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MELODIE OLSEN WOOD









On a warm, sunny day in February, our spunky, feisty, independent, loving mother, wife, sister and grandma left this life to be reunited with her mother, father and loved ones whom she has missed so dearly.  Melodie, or for those who knew her best "Melo," passed away peacefully on February 14, 2015 at 12:24 a.m. in Payson, surrounded by her devoted husband of 45 years and her loving children. Melodie was born February 18, 1949, to Douglas and Geraldine Olsen. She was the bossiest of five children and grew up in Santaquin, Utah. She graduated Spanish Fork High School in 1967 and attended Ricks College, Idaho. She married her lifelong sweetheart, David Wood, on February 7, 1970. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel at 1129 South 250 West, Salem, Utah. Visitations for family and friends will be Tuesday evening, February 17, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork; and also on Wednesday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at Salem City Cemetery.





JANAE PETERSON

Janae Peterson, age 38, passed away February 11, 2015 from a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Payson, Utah. She was born February 22, 1976 in Roosevelt, Utah to parents Edward J. Peterson and Lyne B. Peterson.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Payson Utah Stake Center at 650 West 800 South in Payson, Utah. Family and friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening February 16, 2015 at the Walker Funeral Home at 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah, and at the church from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the Stake Center prior to the service. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah.
















STEPHEN ALLAN HALES












1959 – 2015

Stephen Hales, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, led an exemplary life filled with sincere love and service toward others. On the morning of January 21, 2015, he unexpectedly passed away after confronting an advanced form of cancer. His loving concern, generous nature, and deeply-rooted desire to serve his family, community, and church are already missed by those who were blessed to know him.  Stephen was born on June 4, 1959 in Provo, Utah to Robert L. Hales and Joan Barrow.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the BYU YSA Multi-Stake Center, 350 North 900 East in Provo. A viewing will be held before the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A viewing will also be held on Wednesday, January 28th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo. Interment will take place at the Provo City Cemetery. 












ELVA JENSEN PETERSON








Elva Jensen Peterson, 95, passed away on January 14, 2015 at her home in Payson, Utah. She was born to Albert and Leona Finch Jensen on October 23, 1919 in Goshen, Utah. She married Clinton J. Peterson on August 14, 1939 in Nephi, Utah. They had four children. She was a homemaker and fun mom. She later worked at Fritzie Sewing Plant. She also worked at the old Payson hospital in the kitchen and in the kitchen at Mountain View Hospital for several years. She made many friends and enjoyed her association with her co workers. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Family and friends may call from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.















CLEVA M. SWINDLE








Cleva McInelly Swindle, 81, passed away quietly on, December 12, 2014, at her home in Payson. She was born August 27, 1933, in Escalante to Loral Jeston and Mary Ellen Heaps McInelly. She married Max Emil Swindle, June 27, 1956 in Mesquite, NV. The marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, in the Payson 16th LDS Ward Chapel, 650 West 800 South in Payson, where friends may call on Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:30. Burial will be at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Monroe City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. 












LANA RAE VANAUSDAL









Lana Rae Pickering Van Ausdal of Santaquin, was reunited with her parents, siblings, grandparents and numerous relatives December 11, 2014 after valiantly battling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson diseases. Lana was born in Payson, Utah October 10, 1942 to Wayne “Lucky” and Lora “Peg” Pickering.  She was raised in Payson with three brothers and sisters.  The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff at Latter Day Assisted Living, hospice nurse, Paige Steele, and physical therapist, Clark Thatcher, for the excellent care they provided our mother over the past six months.










JAMES CRAIG DAVIS








James Craig Davis, age 64 of Payson, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born December 7, 1950 in Payson, Utah to LaVar K. and Odessa Ostler Davis. He married Linda K. Brackenbury, she preceded him in death. He married Clara Turner and she preceded him in death in 1993.  Funeral services will be Thursday, December 18, 2014, 11:00 a.m. in the Payson 16th Ward Chapel 650 West 800 South, where friends may call 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.









JUDITH ANNE SCHOLL








Judith Anne Jones was born in St. George, UT on April 24, 1944 to Adolia Lee and Mary Faris Jones. She was the second of five children and spent her childhood in St. George, UT and Bunkerville, NV. She grew up on a dairy farm where she learned a strong work ethic which stayed with her throughout her life.  Funeral services will be held to celebrate Judy’s life on Monday, December 15 at 11:00.am at the Brookside 2nd Ward Chapel at 952 West 1580 South in Payson, UT. The family will receive friends 9:45-10:45 am prior to services in the Relief Society Room.  Concluding services will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Arrangements by Walker Mortuary.















CASEY A. NIELSON












Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend, Casey A. Nielson, age 57 of Payson, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014.  He was born March 3, 1957 in Payson, Utah to Alton and Lois Mae Walker Nielson. He married Debbie Tanner, May 11, 1979 at Payson, Utah.  Funeral services will be Monday, December 1, 2014, 11:00 a.m., in the Mtn. View 4th Ward Chapel, 681 East 500 North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Sunday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church on Monday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.














JOHN TRACY NEIL














John Tracy Neil, age 52, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the University of Utah Medical Center.  He was born, February 3, 1962 in Payson, Utah to Fred E., Jr. and May Gene Peay Neil.  Memorial services will be Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at the Payson Page LDS Ward, 711 South 600 East, where friends may call 9:45-10:45 a.m.














Steven Wayne Holt

"GRANDPA GRANDPA"

October 17, 1957 - November 16, 2014

STEVE PEACEFULLY RETURNED TO HIS FATHER IN HEAVEN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVED ONES.  HE WAS TRULY A “WARRIOR” IN HIS BATTLE WITH HIS HEART DISEASE.  STEVE WAS BORN IN TOOELE, UTAH TO ERNEST AND THELMA HOLT.  HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE MELANIE, DAUGHTER AMANDA JASPERSON, SON-IN-LAW BLAIR JASPERSON, GRANDCHILDREN MCKAYDEN, PRESLEY, TAYLOR, BAILEY, AND KELCI. BROTHERS GARY (JUDY) HOLT, DENNIS (ALICE) HOLT, RAY (JEANA) HOLT, KELLY (JANESE) HOLT, AND SISTER-IN-LAW GWEN ROBERTS.  HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS ERNEST AND THELMA HOLT, HIS BROTHER BUD HOLT AND HIS BEST FRIEND BEAR. A VIEWING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 FROM 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. AT WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 587 SOUTH 100 WEST, PAYSON, UTAH. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014, AT THE LDS CHURCH, 90 SOUTH 200 EAST, IN SANTAQUIN, AT 11:00 A.M. FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY CALL  FROM 9:45 - 10:45 A.M. AT THE CHURCH PRIOR TO SERVICES. INTERMENT WILL BE IN THE SANTAQUIN CITY CEMETERY.  IN LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS MAY BE MADE AT PACIFIC HORIZON IN STEVE’S NAME. 




















DAVID MARVIN COOMBS









Captain David Marvin Coombs died on November 14, 2014 at his home in Payson, Utah as a result of brain cancer.  He was born March 29, 1937 in Alamosa, Colorado. His parents Marvin Stevens Coombs, Malinda Thomas Coombs, and Vernal David Coombs were blessed to raise an industrious and ambitious young man. David's father Marvin died when David was just 7 years old.  David is survived by his wife Sigrun, four children Steven David Coombs, John Mitchell Coombs, Lisa Coombs Hancock, Gina Coombs and M. Scott Taylor, his grandchildren, and siblings Kathleen and Warren Reed, Curtis and Betty Coombs, Shelly and Larry Mortensen, and Robert and Vonnie Coombs. David was preceded in death by his parents Malinda, Marvin and Vernal and his brother Richard.  Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st. A viewing will take place from 9:00 a.m. till 10:30 a.m., with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. at 902 W 400 N, Payson, Utah.











EDWARD LOU HANSEN











Edward Lou Hansen, 75, of Payson, Utah, passed away November 9, 2014, from complications of pancreatitis. He was born in Payson, August 12, 1939, to Louis Earl and Ina Rasmussen Hansen.  They lived in Goshen until he was 4 then the family moved to Payson, where he attended schools, graduating from Payson High School in 1957.   Services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Payson 11th Ward chapel located at 900 West 400 North, Payson.  Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the same church or on Thursday from 9:00-10:45 AM prior to services.  Internment will be in the Payson City Cemetery. 













ROBERT BRENT BURDICK



















Robert Brent Burdick, age 64 of Payson, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014.  He was born February 25, 1950 in Payson, Utah to Robert Arzy and Ardella Jessie  Nybo Burdick.  He grew up in Payson, UT and moved to Kanab, UT his senior year of high school where he graduated from high school in 1968 and met the love of his life Cynthia Swapp.  A viewing will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary , 587 S. 100 West, Payson and Friday, November 7, 2014 from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at the Mtn. View Stake Center, 75 South 600 East, Payson. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.



















BRIAN DEMONT HERRICK








Brian DeMont Herrick, 49, passed away peacefully in his sleep October 21, 2014 in San Angelo, Texas.  He was born January 10, 1965 at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Glen L Herrick and Patricia Ann Keitsock. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Ward (The Green Church) 110 South 300 West in Payson, Utah. There will be a viewing prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in the Ogden City Cemetery, 1875 Monroe Street, 3:00 p.m. with military rites.









LEE DEREK HOFELING








Lee Derek Hofeling, age 50, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in Sandy, Utah He was born, August 13, 1964 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Richard Lee Hofeling and Shirla Dean LeFevre. He worked as a baker for most of his life. He loved his family, enjoyed gardening, fishing and animals. Graveside services will be Saturday, November 8, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at the Payson City Cemetery, 805 East 400 North.












Carol Irene Walden 


Carol Irene Walden, age 71, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2014 in Santaquin, UT. She was born November 30th, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Kenneth LeRoy Hall and Laura Whitney Andrews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 24th, 2014 at the Santaquin City Cemetery, 100 E 300 S Santaquin, UT under the direction of Legacy Funeral Home.









Jack Anthony Marshall

October 31, 1946 – September 27, 2014

Jack Anthony Marshall’s life was one of adventure and love. His adventures started in Price, UT on Oct 31, 1946 where he was born to John and Minnie Marshall.  He is survived by his wife Eunice, children Mindy (David) Hymas, Jared (Rebecca), and JaNece (Pat) Mendoza, sisters Mary (Jeff) Myrup and Kathleen (Linden) Laws, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral  Services were held on Friday, Oct 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm.  Viewing was Thursday Oct 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Friday Oct 5, 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Woodland Hills Chapel, 220 S. Woodland Hills Drive, Woodland Hills, UT.  Services were under the direction of Legacy Funeral Home. 





EVELYN STEELE










Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great granny “Goose” returned to her Heavenly Father and parents and sons on October 6, 2014. She spent the last seven years of her life at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, Wyoming where she slipped away peacefully in her sleep.  She was loved by everyone there.  Mom was born at 6:00 am October 19, 1930 to William & Mary Evelyn (Eva) Steele.  She was the 8th child of ten children.Viewing will be held at the Lyman, Wyoming LDS Stake Center in Urie on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 6-8 pm.  A viewing will also be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 12 – 12:40 pm at the Goshen, Utah LDS Chapel, 70 South Center St, Goshen, UT, with graveside services and burial to follow at the Goshen Cemetery at 1 pm. 











WILLIAM GARTH BOSWELL









William Garth Boswell, age 83 of Elberta, passed away October 4, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was born May 21, 1931 in Goshen, Utah to Vonley and Gladys Okelberry Boswell.  He married Mary Lee Selman February 13, 1953 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 9th at 10:30 am at the Elberta LDS Church, 12800 West 15300 South.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Wednesday 6 to 8 pm and Thursday at the church from 9:30 to 10:15 am.  Burial, Goshen Cemetery.













JALYNN STEELE











Jalynn Steele, age 58 of Santaquin, passed away October 4, 2014.  He was born February 15, 1956 in Nephi to Arlyn and Janice Elaine Garrett Steele. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 9th at 1:00 pm at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East, where friends may call from 12:00 to 12:45 pm prior to services.  Burial, Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin. 










EUGENE OLIVER PULVER





Brother Eugene Oliver Pulver born April 29, 1928, to Willis H. Pulver and Olga Berneice Davis. Departed this life peacefully on September 23, 2014, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM at West Mountain 2nd Ward, 900 W 400 N Payson, UT 84651. Veiwings will be held on Friday from 7 to 8 PM and one hour prior to service on Saturday. Internment to follow at Payson City Cemetery 400 N 800 E St Payson, UT 84651.



ONA MARIE OVIATT TEMPLEMAN








Ona Marie Oviatt Templeman Turner returned to her Heavenly Father on August 23, 2014, in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  Ona Marie was born on December 10, 1919, to parents Jack and Mary Oviatt, in Stavely, Alberta, Canada.  She grew up and attended schools in Stavely.  Later the family moved to Claresholm, Alberta, in 1939, at the beginning of World War II.  Ona Marie is preceded in death by first husband Bus Templeman; her parents, Jack and Mary Oviatt; five brothers and two sisters; Baby Daughter Templeman; Son Delmar Templeman; Grandson Jared Templeman; and Great Granddaughter Celeste Templeman.












HUDIE DARLENE JOHNSON MARSHALL














Hudie Darlene Johnson Marshall passed away August 28, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.  Hudie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 27, 1929, to Charles Henry Beynon and Effie May Peck.  Hudie was one of sixteen siblings.  She is survived by her loving husband, James, who tenderly cared for her the last five years as her health declined.  She is preceded in death by her son Will, four infants, and a granddaughter.  She is survived by her two daughters, Michele and Kathleen, and a son, Paul; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren  A viewing is scheduled for Friday, September 5, from 6-8 p.m. and prior to funeral services at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. at West Mountain Fourth Ward, 5237 West 10400 South, Payson, Utah.  Burial will be at Valley View Memorial, 4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah, at 3:00 p.m.




PATRICIA ANNE KEMBLE LOVELESS









Patricia Loveless, age 74, of Payson, Utah passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born February 7, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Harold and Caroline Kemble. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Elizabeth Kemble, daughter, Deborah Montague, son-in-law, Wayne Montague, step-grandson, Daniel Montague, and step-son, Dee Loveless.  Pat is survived by her husband Gerald, her children Joseph Slanec (Tammy), Robert Scott Slanec (Lana), Mark Slanec (Candy), Jonathan Loveless (Tiffney), Christopher Loveless (Mary), her step children, David Loveless, Douglas Loveless (Annette), Margo Gabbott (Geoffrey),  Maria Patton, and her sister, Valerie Kemble. She has thirty-one grandchildren and nineteen great-grand children.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 711 South 600 East, Payson. There will be a viewing held Tuesday, August 5th from 6 to 8 PM at  the Walker Mortuary located at 587 South 100 West, Payson, and Wednesday morning at the Church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Internment will take place at the Payson City Cemetery.













WILLIAM DEAN "BILL" BROOK










William Dean ‘Bill’ Brook, 84, passed away of heart failure at his home on August 1, 2014. He was born to Squire Parker and Ellen King Brook on April 12, 1930 in Eureka, Utah. When he was 10, his father passed away and the family relocated to Payson. He became a life-long resident of Payson- graduating from Payson High and raising his family there.  Bill is survived by: his wife, Pat; his 6 children, KayeLynn and Kelly Neilson,Tropic; Dean and Debbie,Santaquin; Teri Wilson, Payson; Alan and Norma, Goshen; Karen Lerwill,Payson; Kelly and Holly, Geneva, Idaho; 20 grandchildren;  31 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law LaVon Brook.  He was preceded in death by: his 3 brothers, Therald, Lovell, Neil; 2 sisters, Betty Ludlow; Carol Brook and a grandson. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 12:00 noon at the Mtn. View 2nd Ward, 75 South 600 East, Payson.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion and the V.F.W.











SANDA CRAWFORD
















  1938-2014











Sanda Roberta Jacobsen Crawford passed quietly in her home on Thursday 17 July, 2014. She was born April 22, 1938 in Urbana Missouri to Henry Victor Jacobsen and Rosa Jane Nasalroad Jacobsen.  She married her eternal companion, Malcolm Darrell Crawford on September 16, 1959 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Sanda and Malcolm raised six children together. Diane & Lars (Johnson), John & Laura, David & Cherie, Joseph & Sonya, Mary & John (Savage), and James & Sonia all benefit from her teachings and her dedication to family. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Salem 7th Ward, 25 West Apple Blossom, Salem, UT 84653. A Viewing will be held from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery.












CRAIG MOYLE ALDER











Craig Moyle Alder was born on November 9, 1941, to Carlton Caine & Rebecca Moyle Alder in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He passed away after a short illness on July 15, 2014.  Survived by his wife Jan; his children David (Brenda), Stephen (Gena), Paul (Vicki), Daniel (Janeth), Adam (Lara) and Rebekah (Graham) Murray; siblings Julie (Robert, deceased), Thomas (Linda) and sister-in-law Irene (Caine, deceased); his step daughters Julie (Ken) Elder and Nanci Nelson and her companion Saul Schuyler; 19 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by Jan’s step children Wendy Goodwin, Jerrianne Taylor, Kevin Taylor and Brian (Kim) Taylor.  Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Peter and Caine, brother-in law Robert Anderson and grandson Franklin. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 19, 2014 at the South Jordan 4th Ward Chapel 2550 West 9800 South at 12:00 noon.  Viewings will be held on Friday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and on Saturday at the church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the services.  

















RICHARD VANCE DANIELS












Richard Vance Daniels, 70, of Payson, Utah, died on Friday, July 11, 2014 at his home. He suffered many years from Diabetes.  He was born to Richard and Verna Daniels.  He was survived by his wife of 45 years, Diane Merrill Daniels.  Also surviving are his seven children: Rick Daniels of Georgetown, TX, Charlene Clark of Moorestown, N.J., Christine Oliveros of San Antonio, TX, and Melinda Barnes Runk, Benjamin Daniels, Michael Daniels, and Cindy Daniels of Utah; and 18 grandchildren; his brothers, Kenneth Daniels, James Daniels and sisters, Nancy Wrightsman, and Verlinda Daniels.  The funeral will be Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church, 2nd Ward Chapel, 274 S. Main Street, in Payson, Utah.  A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the church before the services.  













MYRL LINDSAY ANDERSON


















Our enthusiastic, energetic, spit fire mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Myrl Lindsay Anderson, passed away July 7, 2014 encircled by her family.  Myrl was born February 19, 1929 in Payson, Utah to Samuel Roland and Alta Knowlton Lindsay and lived here her entire 85 years.  She graduated from Payson High School and Brigham Young University.  Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View 2nd Ward, 75 S. 600 E., Payson, Utah.  Friends may call Sunday, July  13, 2014 from 6 til 8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, and from 9:45 til 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.


















NOLARAE BUTLER OLSON










1930~2014



NolaRae Butler Olson passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2014 with loved ones at her side. NolaRae was born on a brisk fall day October 26th, 1930 to Noal and Ulala Butler. She was the first of four children including Dawna, Shirlene and Ronald Butler.  Funeral Services will be held at 11am Saturday, July 12, 2014 in the Santaquin Downtown LDS Chapel. Family and friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 pm and Saturday morning from 9:45-10:45 am at the church. Interment will be in the Santaquin Cemetery.












PRESTON DEAN WRIGHT









3/ 9/1955 – 7/1/2014




Our beloved Preston Dean Wright of Payson, Utah, at 59 years old, passed away on July 1st, 2014. Being the son of Norman Edgar & Carolyn Larene Wright, a happy re-union will take place with his parents who preceded him in death.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am with a viewing from 9:30 -10:30 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the West Mountain Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 902 West 400 North Payson, UT.  Interment will be held  at the Payson Cemetery.

















MARY ELLEN RAVEN EARLEY








Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, MaryEllen Raven Earley, returned to the loving arms of her Father-in-Heaven on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving husband and grandchildren.  She was born January 22, 1956 in Provo, Utah to Rodney Leon and Ellen Colleen Rawlings Raven. She married  Gary Lynn Prince and they were later divorced. She married Jerry Ferris Earley, Sr. November 13, 1998 at Payson, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple.on September 29, 2001. Funeral services will be Friday, July 11, 2014, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson 15th Ward, 650 West 800 South. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson,  Thursday, 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Friday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery.












LORAINE NIELSEN HILLMAN








Loraine Nielsen Hillman passed away on June 28, 2014, after a long illness.  Born May 24, 1929, in Payson, Utah, Loraine was 85 years old.  She was the oldest daughter of Phil C. Nielsen, Jr. and Dorothy Isabel Daley Nielsen.  On Christmas Eve in 1951, she married Russell L. Hillman, her childhood sweetheart, who was serving in the United States Army in Texas.  Loraine is survived by her two children: Lorie Haskins (Richard) and Russell L. Hillman, Jr. (Cindy); 8 grandchildren: Steven (Katherine), Jonathan (Monica), Christian, and Emily Haskins, and Nicole, Zachary, Theodore, and Heidi Hillman; and seven great-grandchildren: Lauren, Elizabeth, Caroline, James, Michael, Russell, and Isabel Haskins, all living in the Los Angeles, California area.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 11:00 a.m., in the Mtn. View 2nd Ward Chapel, 75 South 600 East. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Monday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church on Tuesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.












DEBBIE ISAAC CRANOR








Debbie Isaac Cranor on June 27, 2014, returned to her Heavenly Father and into the arms of her Dad and Mom. She had fought the battle with Pancreatic Cancer for 9 months with great courage and graceful dignity, but finally lost the battle. Survivors include: her sons, Kris (Kim) Tanner; Kory (Deana) Tanner, Kody (Whitney) Peterson; seven grandchildren; siblings, Kaye (Steve) Hanson; Jay (Jane) Isaac; stepsiblings, Marilyn Nielson, Dr. Jay Oldroyd, and Mark Oldroyd. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Dr. M.L. Oldroyd.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at the Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, under the direction of Walker Mortuary.












BART JARVIS










June 23, 2014, full throttle, pedal to the metal, he left us in a cloud of dust, waving good-bye with tears in our eyes.  Wishing we could take one last ride around the block with Lanny Bart!!  He is survived by his wife, Brenda Roberts Jarvis; his son, Shad (Ashley) Jarvis; his daughter, Pari (Ehren) Klein; grandchildren, Maddox and Haven Jarvis, and Chase Klein; siblings, Bob Jarvis, Sherrie Wood, Judy Gonzales, and Coy Morgan.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen & Sadie Jarvis and a son, Tyler Jarvis.












SHARON ANDREWS








Payson--Sharon Andrews, a 58- year-old Payson resident, passed away June 26, 2014, at Provo Rehab. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, July 7, 2014, at the Payson City Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home, condolences may be made at www.serenityfhs.com.













BERNARD J. BERNARD








Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend passed away on June 8, 2014 in Cedar City, Utah.  He was born on July 16, 1928 in Buffalo, New York to William and Stella Teodorzak. Bernard later changed his name to Bernard J. Bernard, known to many as BJ.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 am at Southern Utah Mortuary (195 N. 200 W.) Beaver, Utah. A viewing will be held prior from 10:00-11:00 am. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. 









ALMA ANGUS WILLEY









Our loving patriarch, Alma Angus Willey, was reunited with his Sweetheart on June 6, 2014.  He was born on September 15, 1926 to Joseph Angus and Hannah Jones Willey. He was a lifetime resident of Payson.  As a youth, Alma was called to serve in the U.S. South Central Mission. After serving two years, Alma returned and married Ellen Newren, his wife of 58 years, on January 2, 1951, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.   The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 12, 2014, 12:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Fourth Ward Chapel, 681 East 500 North, Payson, with an informal viewing from 10:45– 11:45 a.m.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.










WESLEY DUANE ROPER








Wesley Duane Roper, age 89 of Payson, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 5, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 8, 1925 in Eureka, Utah to Wesley D. and Vivian Bernice Bray Roper. He married his high school sweetheart,  Barbara Lindsay, October 25, 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death, June 23, 2011.  Funeral services will be Monday, June 9, 2014, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson, Utah Park Ward LDS Chapel, 110 South 300 West. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Sunday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Monday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.









NAOMI CANNON PETERSON








With  grace and dignity, Naomi Cannon Peterson slipped quietly and peacefully from this life on the afternoon of June 2, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Naomi was born on April 4, 1923 to Stephen and Eva Naomi Cole Cannon in Mammoth, Juab, Utah.   The family later moved to Payson.   She attended public schools in Payson.  She worked at the Payson Hospital  before becoming a full-time mom and raising her family.   Naomi married Glen Albert Peterson on February 17, 1942  in Provo, Utah.   She lived for time in California while Glen served in the Navy during World War II.   A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 7th at 12:00 noon at the Salem City Cemetery.  Friends and Relatives may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6:00-8:00 or Saturday, 10:00-11:30 am.  Burial will be in the Salem City Cemetery.









LARK ELLSWORTH HECK








Lark Heck, 87, of Payson, Utah, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014.  She was born September 11, 1926, in Payson, Utah, to Fayette Ephraim Ellsworth and Ruby Thelma Smith.  Lark married William C. Heck July 12, 1945.  They made their home in Payson and had one daughter, Judy, whom they loved so much.  Lark was a member of the LDS Church.  She worked cleaning houses, ironing laundry, and sewing.  She helped raise her nieces and nephews, who were like her own children.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the LDS Ward Building, 789 Arrowhead Trail Road, Payson.  A viewing will be held prior to services, from 10-11 AM. 












HELEN EMMA DAVENPORT CHATWIN
“GRANDMA CHATWIN”








September 12, 1924 – May 27, 2014

Our beloved and sweet Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother was called home to her Heavenly Father and her awaiting husband on May 27, 2014 surrounded by loved ones.  Helen was born on September 12, 1924 in her grandmother’s home in Parowan, Utah to Ida Walker Jones and John Alvin Davenport.  Helen was a strong resilient woman full of compassion and empathy for others. She loved music and was a songbird who brightened the lives of her family, friends and everyone whose lives she touched. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Genola Church), Center & Main Street, Genola Utah.  A viewing will be held at the same location on Monday, June 2, 2014 from 6-8 pm and Tuesday from 10:45 to 11:45 am prior to services.  Helen will be laid to rest in the Santaquin City Cemetery next to her love, Cleon.  Grandma will be deeply missed by all those who loved her and those who have been touched by her sweetness.












SCOTT TROTTER 








Scott Trotter, age 60 of Goshen, died May 30, 2014 after fighting a long, hard battle with illness.  He was born July 20, 1953 to Stanley Howard and Marjorie Gardner Trotter.  He was raised in Goshen and educated at Goshen Elementary and Payson High School, graduating in 1971.  He married Annette Cook and later divorced.  They had one son, Abraham Cook.  He married Cynthia Fern Horton November 11, 1994 and they were later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple.  They were blessed with a daughter, McKenzie Lynn Trotter.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 6th at 11:00 am at the Goshen LDS Church.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin Thursday 6 to 8 pm andFriday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am.  Interment, Goshen Cemetery.












JUAN FRANCISCO LEYVA “PANCHO”








Juan Francisco Leyva “Pancho”, born Nov 15, 1945 in Bolanos Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico to Monico Leyva & Catalina Hernandez, passed away on Nov 17, 2013 in Henderson NV, due to natural causes. Juan married Suzanne Nay on Dec 15, 1967, together they had four children, later divorced. Juan was preceded in death by his parents, foster parents (Pedro & Maria Maestas), grandparents, two older sisters, and four older brothers. A memorial service for Juan Leyva will be held June 7, 2014 at 12:00 pm at McMullen Park, 609 west 800 south Payson Utah. All friends and family are invited to attend. A Potluck Lunch will be held after, meat, rolls and drinks will be provided, potluck salads & desserts. For more info please call Catalina Vasquez at 801-427-5890 or email me at catlovestocook@yahoo.com










MARY ELIZABETH WOOTEN








Mary Elizabeth Wooten, 88, of Springville, Utah, died May 22, 2014 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah after a long life of service and sacrifice.  Mary was born March 9, 1926 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to John Henry Wooten and Myrtle Mae Nance. She married John Gurney Brown 15 May 1943 and had three children: Larry Fred, Mary Ann, and Myrtle “Mickey” Mae.  Graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014, 2:00 pm at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East.











WANDA ELAINE SCHWAB ROBBINS








Wanda Elaine Schwab Robbins passed away peacefully at the Bee Hive Homes of Perry on May 19, 2014. She was born in Payson, Utah on November 15, 1926 to Alice Sofia Mickelson and Henry Carl Schwab. Three more sisters joined the family; Donna, Colleen, and Marlene, who died as an infant. The three sisters were best friends throughout their entire lives. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Payson 19th Ward chapel located at 482 West 1400 South, with visitation from 9:30 -10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Payson City Cemetery.











DEAV ARNOLD WOLF








Deav Arnold Wolf was born on September 19th, 1962, to Dean and Linda Wolf. He lived a full life filled with family and love. On May 20th, 2014, he passed peacefully into eternity.  There will be a viewing on Thursday, May 22nd at the Payson First Ward Chapel (400 East 200 South Payson, Ut) from 7-9 PM. There will be an additional viewing prior to the funeral from 9:45-10:45 AM on Friday, May 23rd at the Mountain View Stake Center (600 East 75 South Payson, UT). The funeral to honor his life will then begin at 11 AM. To express condolences please visit www.LegacyFunerals.com.











ROBERT F. ANDERSON









BRIGHAM CITY – Robert Frank Anderson, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Willow Glen Health and Rehabilitation.  Robert was born August 9, 1920, in Monnetta, Arkansas, a son of Lillian Victoria Cullen and Thomas James Anderson.  He served his Country in the US Navy in WWII. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 13th Ward Chapel, 25 S. 300 E., Brigham City.  Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded.  










JOHN ADAM MCLATCHY








John Adam McLatchy returned to his Father in Heaven while at Mountain View Hospital on May 17, 2014. The family wishes to thank the hospital staff for their care in attending to “Johnny”. John was born in Logan, Utah on April 25, 1971 to Michael and Rebecca McLatchy. His mother preceded him in death. John had the opportunity to love and be loved by an additional mother, Willa McLatchy, for the past year. Funeral services for John will be held at Spring Creek Ward, 1080 South 930 West, Payson, Utah on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Family and friends may call from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. at the church on Saturday prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.











ERNEST WELDON HOWARD








Ernest Weldon Howard, age 78, passed away after a short illness surrounded by loving family on Friday, May 16, 2014, in the Payson Mountain View Hospital.  He was born August 30, 1935, in Santaquin, Utah,  to Walter and Mary Ellen Topham Howard.  At age five, he and his four siblings went to live with Wells and Vera Cloward and their daughter, Jewell.  Shortly after, Wells passed away and the children were raised by Vera.  Funeral services for Weldon Howard will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.  Friends may call one hour prior to services.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with military rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.























FRANK A HOLM







October 11, 1935 - April 23, 2014











Frank A Holm, age 78 of Payson, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2014 in Provo, Utah in his sleep.  Frank was born, October 11, 1935 in Spanish Fork, Utah along with his twin sister, Francis, to Edna Boyack and Clarence A Holm. He married Kenna Alene Heaps, August 12, 1955 in Payson, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized July 19, 1957 in the Manti LDS Temple.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson, Utah West 11th Ward, 902 West 400 North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Monday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church on Tuesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery with Firemen Tribute.   




EDDIE A. NEFF







Eddie A Neff passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014.  He valiantly fought cancer for ten years, experiencing tender mercies, miracles and blessings.  Born March 8, 1947, to Alden and Betty Heelis Neff, Ed lived his entire life in Santaquin, Utah.  He graduated from Payson High where he was recognized multiple years as a four-letter athlete, and was selected All State in basketball by The Deseret News.  Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santaquin Utah Stake Center, 45 S. 500 W.  The viewing will be Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the church, and Monday morning 9:45-10:45.  Interment will be at the Santaquin Cemetery.  (Complete obituary at www.paysonchronicle.com)














ROSS "MUTT" TAYLOR














Ross Martin "Mutt" Taylor, 87, lifelong resident of Santaquin passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in Santaquin.  Born January 19, 1927 in Santaquin to Virgil P and Vera F Johnson Taylor. He married Pearl G Blackett Wright September 20, 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Graveside services will be held Monday, March 31st at 11:00 am in the Payson City Cemetery, 800 E. 400 No. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 So. 300 E. Santaquin.  (Complete obituary at www.paysonchronicle.com)















SHELDON HATHAWAY


















1933-2014



Dad passed away at his home in West Mountain on March 21, 2014. Dad was born on April 11, 1933, in Genola, Utah, to James Finley and Doras Ella Greenhalgh Hathaway.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014, in the West Mountain Second Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North in Payson. Family and friends may call on Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah, or on Friday March 28, 2014, from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.  (Complete obituary at www.paysonchronicle.com)


















BONNIE YVONNE HARMER













1929 ~ 2014



Bonnie Yvonne Harmer passed away on March 18, 2014, of natural causes at the young age of 85. She was born in Payson, Utah, to Wilford Franklin and Myrtle Manwill Daley.  Bonnie was the second to the youngest of ten children.A Memorial service will be held Friday, March 28, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Payson Park Ward Chapel, 110 South 300 West, Payson, Utah.   There will be a viewing for family and friends Wednesday, March 26th, from 1-3 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Tribute Center, 85 East 300 South, Provo. A visitation will be held Friday, March 28th, from 10:30-11 a.m. prior to the services at the church.  (Complete obituary at www.paysonchronicle.com)


Dr. Phillip H. Spencer

Dr. Phillip Harold Spencer, 82, of Tooele, Utah passed away peacefully on March 4, 2014, following a period of declining health. Phil, the son of Alice Clayson and Francis Harold Spencer, was born in 1931 in Payson, Utah. There he spent his formative years, gaining local recognition as an outstanding musician.




After completing high school, Phil attended Brigham Young University for a year. As the Korean War began to escalate in 1950, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a musician aboard the U.S.S. Antietam. In 1953, Phil was married to Mary Karen Hiatt (also of Payson) in the Salt Lake Temple. After completing his military service, Phil went on to graduate from BYU. He then attended Dental school at Northwestern University, where he graduated with Cum Laude honors. In 1960 he established a dental practice in Tooele, Utah - a career he enjoyed for nearly 35 years. As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phil served in many different callings including bishop of the Tooele 4th Ward and member of the Tooele Stake presidency. He is best known, however, for his years of dedicated service to the Boy Scouts of America, for which he received recognition by the Great Salt Lake Council as a prestigious Silver Beaver in 1980. His life was a shining example of love and service to others, and he will be greatly missed by his family and community.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister Barbara Willis. He is survived by his wife Karen; by his three sons Stephen (Wendy), Kirk (Susan), and David (Kristi); by two siblings: John Spencer and Miriam Knight; by 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

A public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Tate Mortuary (110 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah), where the family will be greeting friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at the Tooele South Stake Center (1025 Southwest Drive, Tooele, Utah) on Monday, March 10, 2014, beginning with a brief viewing at 9:00 am followed by a general service at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at the Payson City Cemetery later that afternoon.



The family wishes to express special thanks to Harmony Home Health and Hospice Care for their compassion and service during Phil's final years of declining health. We also wish to thank the members of the Tooele 13th Ward for their countless acts of kindness during this time.





Beth Ewell Scott

Beth Ewell Scott passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2014.  Beth was born July 28, 1929, in Genola, Utah.  She was the thirteenth of fourteen children.  She was a graduate of Payson High School.




Beth met her husband, Keith Scott, at the Ute Stampede in Nephi, and was married later that year, on November 20, 1949.  She and her husband lived in California, Nevada, and Utah.




Beth had many interests, which included: camping, hunting, fishing, and traveling.  She loved to explore any backroad or trail in the mountains, desert, or countryside.  She drove a school bus for many years in Las Vegas, where she settled with her family in the late 1960s.  Late in life, she incorporated an adult daughter, Ilene Lish of Deweyville, Utah, as part of her family.




Beth is survived by her three children, a sister, Udean Camp, brother, Arlin Ewell, and younger sister, Shirley Jackman, as well as 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.




A viewing for Beth will be held on Friday, March 7, at Bunker Brothers Mortuary in Las Vegas. Services will be held at 11:00 AM in the Walnut and Carey Chapel, in Las Vegas.










Melvin Dean Jex





1921-2014





Melvin Dean Jex passed away March 2, 2014. He was born in Spanish Fork April 17, 1921, to George Walter Jex and Delia Irene DeGraw.  He grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1939.












He joined the National Guard and when World War II began became part of the US Army and served in Europe.  After the War, he continued in the Army Reserve and retired as a Major with 20 years service.












He graduated from the BYU in 1949 with a Master’s degree in Education. He was a teacher for 33 years.  Melvin married Barbara Jean Rasmussen August 7, 1946, in the Logan LDS Temple.  They are the parents of 8 children.  He was active in the LDS Church serving as Ward Clerk, Stake Missionary, Stake Sunday School President, and High Priest Group Leader.  He also was an ordinance Worker in the Provo Temple for 15 years












Melvin was preceded In death by his parents, two step-mothers: Allie Fay Rasmussen and Cora Simmons McKell; four brothers: George D., Bill, Ron and Sterl; two sisters: Erma Jex and Donna Baadsgaard; one step-sister; Ann Frisby and two daughters: Jennifer Jex and Christine Johnson and five grandchildren.












He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara; his children: Jacqueline (Lawrence)Thompson; Larry (Huguette); James (Kellie); Ruth (Eddy) Corbridge; Alice (Curtis) Heslop; and Alan (Dianne); and 41grandchildren;  71 great grandchildren; one brother, Ed (San Francisco, CA); one half-brother, Walter (Springville) and one step-sister Joy Nelson (Spanish Fork).












A viewing will be held Thursday, March 6th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home at 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.












The funeral will be held Friday, March 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Second Ward at 75 South 600 East in Payson, across from the Peteetneet.  No viewing will be held before the funeral.












Burial will be at 12:15 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 South 400 East.






Michael C. Openshaw

Michael Creed Openshaw, 61, passed peacefully away at Mountain View Hospital surrounded by his loving family into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2014.




Mike was born June 14, 1952 to Della Openshaw.  He was a very content little boy who loved to play in the sand box with his toy trucks.  Mike and his high school sweetheart, Elaine, were married December 14, 1973 in the Manti temple only six weeks after returning from his LDS mission in Ireland.  Mike and Elaine were blessed with four wonderful boys; Justin, Michael, Roger and Adam.




Mike had a very successful career as a police officer for Payson City.  He served as an officer for 25 years, 10 of which were spent as Chief of Police.  After retiring from the police force, he began teaching the Law Enforcement class at both Payson and Spanish Fork High Schools, where he taught for 10 years.  Mike had a huge impact on those he served with and those he taught.  He will always be remembered by the lives he touched.




Although he was very successful in his careers, he always put family first.  Mike was very devoted to Elaine and always treated her with respect and honor.  He always made sure to be there for his boys, whether it was as a coach or as a fan sitting in the stands.  




Although Mike and Elaine were blessed with 4 boys, he always considered their wives as his daughters, never treating them any different than he did his sons.




Mike is survived by his wife Elaine; his sons and daughter-in-laws, Justin (Krista), Payson; Mike (Karie), Las Vegas NV; Roger (Jana), Payson; and Adam (Kenzi), American Fork.  He is also survived by his mother Della Openshaw of Payson, his brother Richard (Barbara) , and his sisters Diane (Ty) Van Nosdol, Payson; and Julie (Kyle) Whitehead, Fruita, Colorado.




Mike cherished his 16 lovely grandchildren, 8 boys and 8 girls.  They were the joy in his life.  He was always thinking of them.




Mike served in many positions in the LDS church.  He taught the Gospel Doctrine class, temple preparation classes, served in the High Counsel for a BYU stake, and he served in 3 Bishoprics; second counselor for the Payson 17th Ward, first counselor for a BYU ward, and Bishop in his current ward, Payson 15thward.




Mike was the love of Elaine’s life.  He will be forever missed, but we know he is in a better place now.


There will be a viewing at Walker Mortuary on Monday February 17th from 6-8 pm.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 18, 2014 at 11:00 am, at the Payson Stake Center located at 650 W. 800 S., where friends may call 9-10:30 a.. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Honors provided by the Payson Police Dept.
Carol Ella Peay

1934-2014

Carol Ella Peay, a resident of Hubbard, Oregon died on January 21, 2014, in Hubbard.  She was 80 years old.



Carol was born on May 23, 1933, in Dividend, Utah.   She was the daughter of George Davis and Rhea May (Daley)Davis.  At age ten she moved with her family to Portland, Oregon and returned to Utah in 1947.  She graduated from Payson High School in 1951.  She moved back to Oregon in 1970, where she worked as a clerk in the records department of Aetna Insurance Co.  After retirement, she was a caregiver for her grandson.



She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Family was very important to Carol.  Her world revolved around her family, ensuring their safety and happiness.  She always enjoyed playing cards.



She is survived by her children, Cliff Peterson of Scio, Oregon, Kevin Hoopes of Roseburg, Oregon, Monica Peay of Portland, Oregon, Gilbert (Holly) Peay of Nephi, Utah and Hillary Provstgaard-Peay of Hubbard, Oregon; siblings, Daryl Davis and Georgia Allen of Payson, Utah, and Iris Hamilton of Las Vegas, Nevada; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. 


Preceded in death by her son, James Hoopes; brothers, Arthur, Dale and Douglas Davis; sisters, Geraldine Davis, Imogene Panzica and Reah May Rivera.


Ernest Wayne Ellsworth

Ernest Wayne Ellsworth, 78, of Payson, Utah, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2014. He was born February 15, 1935, in Payson, Utah, to Fayette Ephraim Ellsworth and Ruby Thelma Smith. He married Norma Louisa Davis on July 29, 1955. They made their home in Payson. They were married for 57 years. Together they raised 7 of their own children, and 1 grandson.




He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. He has worked as sanitation worker, and also for the railroad, but most notably he worked at Geneva Steel for 32 years. After which he retired and enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, traveling with his family, and raising a garden.




He is survived by his children: Edward Ellsworth of Payson, Nancy Ellsworth of Payson, Norma (Danny) West of Payson, Ronald Ellsworth of Payson, Randy (Danielle) Ellsworth of Pleasant Grove, and Ross (Tina) Ellsworth of Santaquin. He has 17 grandchildren and 18 great children. His brother Kenneth (Elaine) Ellsworth of Payson, and his sister Lark Ellsworth Heck of Payson. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Norma Ellsworth, both parents, a daughter Cindy Davis, Three brothers and two sisters.




As a family, we would like to thank all the nurses and aides that cared for him in his final days.




Funeral services will be held on February 7th at 11 AM, in the LDS Ward Building at 789 Arrowhead Trail Rd., Payson. A viewing will be held prior to services from 10:00-10:45 AM.




Golden Norman Taylor

Golden Norman Taylor, age 76 of Santaquin, Utah passed away suddenly from heart failure on Saturday, February 1, 2014, while restoring the Taylor Family home.



He was born on June 16, 1937 in Santaquin to Golden and Lovine Brook Taylor.



He joined the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country from 1954 until 1958.



Norman married Jerri Collings. Together they raised four daughters in Orem; Kathy, Debbie, Toni and Tammy. They later divorced. He then married and divorced Sherri Tripp. In 1988 he met and married his loving wife, Rena Mae Elder. They enjoyed 25 years of working, camping, riding horses, four wheelers, petroglyph photography, fishing, genealogy, hunting and chipping rocks for arrowheads.



He had many talents, and was a jack of all trades. He was proud of his hometown and enjoyed associating with the many people in Santaquin.



He is survived by his wife Rena Mae, his daughter Tammy (Brian) Longson, step-children, Vicki Williamson, Rick (Rebecca) Warenski, Mike (Maria) Warenski, and Brooke (Mike) Carter; 12 loving grand children and 16 great grand children; his sisters Gertrude Reilly, RaNae Elwood, Elizabeth (Jerry) Yates, and sister-in-law, Deanna Taylor. He was preceded in death by a brother, Brook, four sisters, Maxine, Francis, Florence, and Beverly, a step-son, Chris Warenski, and step-son-in-law, John Williamson.



A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Santaquin LDS Chapel, 345 West 100 North. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Santaquin City Cemetery.





The Family would like to thank all those that have shown love and compassion at this difficult time. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

Elaine Shuler Vest


Elaine Shuler Vest passed away surrounded by her family on January 21, 2014.  Elaine was born in Payson, Utah on August 17, 1923.  She was the daughter of George and Esther Shuler, the youngest child of eight.  She attended schools in Payson and was Miss Payson in 1940.  She then moved to Long Beach, California, where she worked for B.F. Goodrich making aircraft, self-sealing, gasoline tanks.  She then worked for the US Postal Service until WWII ended.  She returned to Payson where she dated and fell in love with Gene Vest.  They married on April 28, 1948.  She and Gene lived in Payson their entire married life and were blessed with four children; Randy, Jeff, Chris, and Gina.

She and Gene worked together in the JC’s and Lion’s Club, serving the community of Payson and enjoying associations and friendships they made.  Elaine enjoyed dancing, and had a phenomenal sense of humor, which made her the life of the party.  She had a beautiful soprano singing voice and filled her home with song.  She was hard working, dependable, and committed to her family.

Elaine’s heart was in the home where she raised her children and was an immaculate and talented homemaker.  She gardened, canned, and daily made delicious homemade meals.  Her baked goods were all made from scratch.  She was an excellent seamstress.  Her home was a tribute to her beautiful and classic taste.  She was well organized and nothing fell by the wayside.

She enjoyed her children, but there was a special place in her heart for her grand and great grandchildren.  She read, played, and sang with all of them and always had a treat to share, making her a beloved Grandma.  She was a wonderful example, and taught her children and grandchildren to be respectful to others and kind to all they met.  She taught us all, that no matter what, being happy was a choice we could make.  She will be loved and missed by her family and her friends.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, and a great grandchild, Matt.  She is survived by her four children; Randy (Joycelyn) Vest, Jeff (Cynthia) Vest, Chris (Janet) Vest, and Gina (Greg) England.  She is survived by seventeen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

Her memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the LDS church located at 1138 East 100 South, Payson, Utah.  There will be a viewing from 9 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral at 12:00.  Interment will be at Payson City Cemetery.  To express condolences visit www.LegacyFunerals.com











Lois Jean Davis

Lois Jean Davis, 76 of Payson, died peacefully Sunday morning, January 12, 2014.  She was born in Eureka, California on July 29, 1937 to Maxwell and Laura Rindflesch.  She married Ben Davis and had three children: Laura, DeeAnn, and Ben.




Lois was a kindergarten teacher for many years. She had a unique sense of humor and will be missed by many.




Funeral services for Lois will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Brookside 2nd Ward building, 952 West 1580 South, Payson.  A time for visiting and sharing condolences will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.  It is requested that you not wear perfume or cologne.  For a more detailed obituary please visit: serenicare.com where condolences may be shared.







Barbara Jean Walton Davis

July 11, 1935 ~ January 6, 2014



Boy, oh-boy are we lucky – we don’t have to wonder what Mom wanted in her obituary! We KNOW what she wanted because she wrote it all down! In her ‘Living Will’ she wrote, “Have whomever of you that can, write my obituary in a kind way.  Be truthful, but show mercy.  Don’t start it…our mother, grandmother, aunt and so forth, I really hate that. BE REAL…OUR WONDERFUL, KIND, FUNNY, LOVING, THIN, RICH, MOTHER CROAKED TODAY! HA!”  We also know she didn’t want a somber funeral. Mom wanted a party with balloons! So put your arms up in the air (palms up) and in a chant say, “PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!” (Just like she always did)!




Mom was the best, most wonderful, most fun, most creative, funniest, kindest, least judgmental mother that ever lived. She taught us how to love and serve our fellow man without any strings attached, and she taught us to find value in ALL human beings. Mom had more friends than we can count, and she made everyone one of them feel they were the most important person in the world. Whenever asked which child or friend was her favorite, she would respond “whoever needs it the most”.




Mom graduated from Payson High School (1953), married shortly after, and had 9 children. She accompanied her husband around the world with the US Air Force.  She lived in the most interesting and wonderful places, such as England, the Philippines, Japan, and all over the US.  After raising her children Mom went back to school and got her Associates Degree in Applied Science-Medical Secretary in 1990. She worked as a medical receptionist-secretary for Utah Valley Regional Hospital, where she made life-long friends and relationships. Mom also worked as a receptionist and information specialist for Uinta National Forest until she retired in 2008. Mom was named “Mother of the Year” by the Governor of Utah in 1999, she was a Notary Public, she sang for many years in the LaNesta Chorus, she danced with ‘Jean’s Golden Girls’, and she claimed to be the Onion Princess because her dad was the Payson Onion King (oh how she loved Payson Onion Days!).  Mom loved going to club, collecting ruby red glass, attending plays, going to get a drink, and wearing sparkly earrings. Her greatest treasures were her sisters and brothers, her children, her cat ‘Jazz’, her friends, and most of all, her Savior. 




Mom was a life-long devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings in the church, such as Relief Society President and Young Women’s president for both her ward and for her stake. She was dedicated, organized, and always gave 110% in everything she did! Mom had an intensely strong testimony and shared it best by her exceptional example.




 Barbara, daughter to Bruce and Ruth Walton, married to George Douglas Davis for 37 years (later divorced). They had 9 children: Douglas (Miriam) Davis, Lydia Woolsey, Wendy (Mike) Aragon, Eric (Sherry) Davis, Janet (Brock) Almond, Darian Davis, Christine (Michael) Hunter, Jamie (Cori) Walton, Micheal Davis (who preceded her in death), and her chosen son Michael (Kristen) Krus from Sweden.   Also Ron and Amy Brown, who never left her heart as family. Barbara is survived by her siblings: Christine (Gerry) Ollerton, Trita (Claire) Davis, John (Carolyn) Walton, and Michael Walton. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Joseph (Joey) Walton, and Jetta Walton Quinlan Cloward.  Mom’s life was blessed by 39 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.

One last selection from her ‘Living Will’: “Thank you so much for all the wonderful and kind things you did for me here on this earth. Thank you so much for your love, for listening ears, telephone calls, trips to the hospital/doctors with me, birthday fun, dancing and hugging me. Thanks for understanding me…  I’ll see you soon if you not already there when I come through. I hope I can do whatever I have to do in dignity and faith…See you soon!   Barbara J. Davis, someone who loves the gospel and the God that organized it!!!”




Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11 AM at the LDS Chapel at 780 W. 500 S. in Payson, Utah. Friends of the family are invited to call Friday evening from 6 – 8 PM at Walker Mortuary (587 S. 100 W. Payson, Utah) or one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at:  www.walkerobits.com






Lynn Elmer Boyle

1928 – 2013

Lynn Elmer Boyle, 85, passed away on December 26, 2013.  Lynn was born on January 18, 1928 to Sidney Patton and Ethel Dayley Boyle in Payson, Utah.

 

After being orphaned at age 16, Lynn joined the Merchant Marines during WWII and served in the Pacific Theatre.  He later served in the Coast Guard and Naval Reserve.   He received three honorary discharges from all three services.

 

Lynn married Carol Greaves on August 19, 1950.  Five children were born of the marriage:  Christine, Brad Lynn, Stacey, Toni, and Wayne Reed.  They later divorced.

 

Lynn worked as a journeyman electrician for 38 years at Geneva Steele. Lynn loved to ski, fish, hunt, golf, and travel.  He was proud to serve as an American Legion honor guard.  Grandpa’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the lights of his life.  Lynn was a lifelong member of the LDS Church.

 

Lynn is survived by his daughters Christine (Nevada) and Toni (Marc) Demers (Helena, Montana), 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his children Brad Boyle, Stacey Holcomb, and Wayne Boyle, and siblings Milo Ott, Melvin Boyle, and Janice Anderson.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Payson 14th Ward Chapel, 110 South 300 West, Payson, Utah.  A viewing will precede the funeral at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will take place at the Payson City Cemetery.

 



In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the SLC VA Fisher House.



Janell B. Goudy Luscher

Janell B. Goudy Luscher of South Jordan, Utah passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on December 25, 2013. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 31, 1959, to Donald Ray Goudy Sr. and Clara Rosalia Borgeson. 

When she was fourteen the family moved to Santaquin. Janell graduated from Payson High School and Snow College. She attended BYU Hawaii for a semester where she fell in love with the ocean and culture. During Christmas break in 1979, she fell in love with Timothy Walter Luscher and they were sealed in the Provo temple for time and eternity on Friday June 13, 1980. They started married life in Salmo, British Columbia, Canada.

Janell formed friendships where ever she lived; Salmo, B C; Lethbridge, Alberta; Portland, Oregon, Battle Ground, WA; and South Jordan, Utah. Throughout Janell's life her testimony of our Savior was reflected in the service she rendered to family, church, and community.

Janell was constantly smiling and did not let life get her down. She always let her faith in God guide her through her trials. Janell's life centered around Tim and their three girls, Ashley, Whitney and Heidi. She loved sewing, crocheting, photography, toilet papering, and practical jokes.

Janell was preceded in death by her parents, sister Heather (Goudy) Ennis and brother Donald Ray (Sharon) Goudy, Jr.  She is survived by her husband, Tim; daughters: Ashley, Whitney and Heidi; siblings: Daniel (Karla) Goudy, Andrew (Keela) Goudy, Holly (Dan) Joseph, Jordan (Marylynn) Goudy, Debbie (Mark) Erickson, Tom (Debbie) Augustus and sister-in-law Sharon Goudy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2013, at the South Jordan Highland Stake Center at 10227 South 4000 West, South Jordan, Utah 84095. A viewing will be held Sunday December 29, 2013 from 6-8 PM and one hour prior to the funeral at the same location. Interment will be at Santaquin City Cemetery.

The family extends their gratitude to all who have endlessly served Janell and her family with special thanks to Susie and other hospice caregivers. Flowers may be delivered to the church location above between 5 and 5:30 PM Sunday or after 9AM Monday. Directors Independent Funeral Service

Auville (AC) Cummings  "Junior"

 Auville Clifford (AC) Cummings "Junior", 87, passed away December 25, 2013 in Santaquin, Utah.  He was born July 15, 1926 in Franklin, Kentucky to Auville Clifton and Esma Jackson Finn Cummings.  He married Minnie Ellen Crowther March 18, 1951 and they later divorced. 

 

AC served in the US Army during World War II.  He worked as a Mail Carrier for the US Postal Service for 25 years before retiring in 1980.  He loved tending his garden and took great pride in his yard.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was always proud of his military service and was willing to help anyone in need.  He showed his love and affection through his sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye.  He was a great example of patience, long-suffering and forgiveness, living his life with the greatest degree of integrity.  He will be dearly missed.

 

Survivors include his children, Kathy (Tom) Kelley, Santaquin, Utah, David (Laura) Cummings, Hillsboro, Oregon, Autumn (Randy) Goff, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Holly (Willie) Frehner, Logandale, Nevada, Thor (Marcia) Cummings, Colorado Springs, Colorado; 21 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters; a brother, Jack Cummings, Port Angeles, Washington; a sister, Audrey Koontz, Eagle Springs, North Carolina; and his faithful dog, Ruby.  He was preceded in death by brothers, Cecil Cummings and Bobby Joe Cummings, sisters, Virginia Coleman and Jean Motz, and a grandson, Brian Kelley.

 

The family would like to give special thanks to Brighton Home Health and Hospice and Latter Days Assisted Living in Santaquin for their outstanding care and compassion toward our father.

 

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30th at 11:00 am at the Santaquin 1st Ward, 300 West 100 North, where friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to services.  Interment with Military Rites by Santaquin American Legion, Post 84 will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.  Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.




Rachel Anne Phillips Deeben


Rachel Anne Phillips Deeben, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2013, in Payson, Utah.




Rachel was born on October 30, 1940 in Springville, Utah to Victor Thomas Phillips and Effie Coffman, she was eighth of nine children. She graduated from Springville High School and married her high school sweetheart, Jay Clarence Deeben on October 23, 1958 and recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.




She is survived by six children: Cynthia, Pam (Timothy) Nicoll, Kristine (Michael) Buck, Kent (Darlene), Mike (Lisa), Angela Cockrell; a brother, Blaine Phillips; two sisters: Barbara Kane and Ruth Gray; 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Rachel was preceded in death by her daughter Judy, her parents and five siblings.




She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, having served in the Primary, Relief Society, and as a temple worker. She served on two missions with her husband for the LDS church at the Washington, DC Temple and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Rachel was actively involved in genealogy. Through her compassionate service and kindness, people were always drawn into her circle. She loved to garden and shared the bounties reaped with family and friends. Rachel was Jay’s fishing partner.

She has been called to teach Primary to those children who are in heaven.




Funeral services will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Payson 19th Ward Chapel, 482 West 1400 South, Payson, Utah. Two visitations will be held, one on Thursday, December 19, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home in Payson, 587 South 100 West, and a second prior to the funeral from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.






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




James Glenn Loveless


1942 - 2013

James Glenn Loveless, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2013 after a valiant battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Payson, Utah on September, 15, 1942, to Glenn LeRoi and Veda Law Loveless who welcomed him home with great joy.




He earned his Eagle Scout Award and graduated from Payson High School. He served an LDS mission in the South Australian mission under Elder Bruce R. McConkie and always had a great love for that country and its people. He returned to Australia twice, spending last Christmas there. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He studied at Salt Lake Community College and BYU. He was a furniture salesman and made many friends wherever he went. He loved going to the temple frequently in his final weeks.




Jim married Janet Tice (deceased) in 1975 in the Salt Lake Temple. Jim loved playing Santa to his son and 10 nephews and nieces for many years as well as friends and businesses. He is survived by his son, Justin (Marcia) of Salt Lake, and two sisters, Judith (Arlo) Hyde of Farmington and Janis (Samuel) Jackson of Bountiful plus their families and his many, many friends.











Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Lake ridge 15th Ward, 7525 W Washington RD, Magna, UT, where family and friends may visit at 9:30 to 10:45 AM prior to the service. Interment will be held at the Payson City Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W 2700 S Magna, Utah prior to Friday. Online condolences can be posted at peelfuneralhome.com. His family thanks all who have shown kindnesses to him during his illness.


Terry Steele


After a valiant battle with a long term illness, Terrence (Terry) George Steele, 72,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 into the arms of the Savior, his parents and many beloved family and friends.




Terry was born in Payson, Utah to Cloy and Edna Steele.  He grew up in Santaquin where he made many good friends.  He had a special bond with his family and his cousins were some of his best friends.

Terry met the love of his life, Judy Moore, in high school.  They were married on Friday, April 13, 1961 and Terry always said that that was the luckiest day of his life.  They were blessed to spend 52 years together.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah Temple.  They have five children; Terri Lynn (Jeff) Trujillo, Darrel (Patti) Steele, Brenda (Jay Dee) Shupe, Erik Steele and Shelley (Les) Davies, all of Santaquin.




He worked at the Burgin Mine in Eureka, Utah, and then at Geneva Steel until it closed.  He then worked at the Spanish Fork Foundry.  His passion in life besides his family was a love of being on the desert looking for rock samples.  His dream was realized when he had the opportunity to work as a consulting geologist with his cousin/brother Bob Steele.  He realized what a gift it was that he was blessed with the opportunity to spend so many hours doing what he loved.  He always said he felt close to his Father in Heaven on the desert.




Terry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including a counselor in a bishopric.  Many people remember his impact as a teacher.  He gained such a strong testimony of the Savior and a love for Heavenly Father through his trial with his health.  Through his illness he gained a deeper love for his dear wife who lovingly cared for him until he graduated from this life.

Terry is survived by his wife Judy, his children, 18 grandchildren and seven and a half great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters and brother in laws; Rose (Wever) Gim, RI, Janet Ewell, Payson, Virginia (Paul) Sorensen , Spanish Fork and Marilyn Bowers, Santaquin.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Darrel, Duane (Bud), Max (Sam) and sisters Betty Mae Coombs and Sharon.  He was also preceded by beloved brothers in law and a sister in law.




The family would like to extend a special thank you to his loving hospice caregivers; Debbie, Corrie, Rose, Jim and the rest of the Complete Compassion Hospice team.  Bless you Harold!




All of his children want mom to know how thankful we are to her for the countless hours of loving care you gave dad and how thankful dad is for your sacrifice and dedication to him.




Terry/Dad, we are so thankful for your strength and courage, you gave your all.  Now you are free to roam the desert without physical limitations.  We love you forever.








Funeral services will be held Monday, December 16th at 11:00 am at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East.  Viewings will be held at the Stake Center on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm and Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to services.  Burial, Santaquin City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.   Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.




Orlo Blaine Larson


Orlo Blaine Larson, age 83, passed away on December 9, 2013 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Orlo was a long time resident of the Payson area where he worked as a farmer and teacher.



Orlo was born in Provo, Utah on May 1, 1930 to Orville Blaine and Marie Tervort Larson.  He graduated from Provo High School, Brigham Young University, and Utah State University. Orlo was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Thomas, and his sister Louise.




Orlo was the father of six children:  Linda Walter (Payson, UT), Karen Dale (Anchorage, Alaska), Orlan Larson (Santa Clarita, CA), Martin Larson (Genola, UT), Oralie Smith (Lewiston, UT), and Karalie Minor (Layton, UT).  He was the grandfather to 29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.




Orlo will best be remembered for the lessons and skills taught to his children and grandchildren.  Several family members have commented that the greatest memories and gifts that he gave involved wonderful childhood activities on the farm.  He enjoyed tin foil dinners in the backyard, long tractor rides, sledding behind the tractor and the slip and slide on the hill.  His children appreciate that he taught them to work hard.




Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, December 16, 2013 at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson.  A viewing will be held at the same location on Sunday December 15th at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Monday, 1 hour prior to servies. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to attend the celebration of Orlo’s life.




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




Yvona Sutherland


Yvona Horrocks Sutherland passed away in her home with her loved ones by her side on December 6, 2013.  She was born on August 23, 1934 in Santaquin, Utah to Darrel and Melva Horrocks. 




She loved animals and always helped her dad with the chores.  Yvona had many fun memories traveling with her mom and sisters on vacations and visiting her brother in Idaho.  She also enjoyed going with her childhood girlfriends on their annual parties and trips.




She graduated from Payson High School in 1952.  She married Thomas Alger Sutherland on March 11, 1955 in Santaquin, Utah.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo, Utah Temple on June 12, 1974.  They were blessed with four wonderful children, Thomas Earl, Laura Jane, Linda, and Lana. 




Tom passed away in 1972 leaving her to finish raising their family. She was honest and hardworking.  Sometimes she even worked two or more jobs at a time to support her family.  She retired from Mt. View Hospital after 37 years.  Yvona was a very generous person and affected many lives. 




Her greatest accomplishments were raising and supporting her family.  She enjoyed going with her families on various trips and adventures.  She was great to support her grandchildren and great grandchildren in many of their ballgames and activities.  Our mom and grandma will be dearly missed. 




Yvona was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  She participated in the Relief Society and performed her church callings faithfully.   She enjoyed greeting church members and handing out programs.




She is survived by her children Earl (Julie) Sutherland, Laura Jane (Gary) Spencer, Linda (Tony) Wilson, Lana (Rick) Moore, two sisters: Dorolou Clayson and Colleen (Clair) Pay, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, parents, sister Arla Smith, and brother Jimmy Horrocks. 






Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in the Santaquin Downtown LDS Chapel, 90 S. 200 East.  The viewing will be Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 S. 300 E. Santaquin, and Tuesday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral.  Burial will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery.  Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.




Violet Ewell

Violet Tillie Robison Ewell, age 89 of Genola, passed away December 1, 2013 in Salt Lake City from complications following surgery.  She was born May 19, 1924 in Genola, Utah to Martin Luther and Susan Throckmorton Robison.  She married Earnest Leland Ewell July 6, 1942 in the Manti LDS Temple.




Violet was a member of the LDS church.  She loved to paint, quilt, crochet and work in her garden.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother and will be greatly missed.




She is survived by her children, Erna Dean (Howard) Bennett, Salt Lake, Martin (Tessie) Ewell, West Mountain, UT, Rodger (Carol) Ewell, Huntington, UT, Ervil (Peggy) Ewell, Genola, Colette (Murdin) Clements, Salt Lake, Victor (Karen) Ewell, Elmo, UT, Elwin (Cheri) Ewell, Genola; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; her siblings, Bertha Robison, Bud Nielson; sisters-in-law, Beth Scott, Udean Camp, Shirley (Darwin) Jackman, Arlin (Annie) Ewell.




Funeral services will be Friday, December 6th at 11:00 am at the Genola LDS Church, Main St. and Center St.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Thursday 6 to 8 pm and Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin City Cemetery. 






Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

John E. Hone


Beloved father, grandfather and brother, John Everett Hone, age 86 of Payson, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. He was born April 25, 1927 in Benjamin, Utah to Everett Wall and Verge Higginson Hone. 



John served in the Army from 1945 - 1947. He married Annie Marie Stone, June 2, 1947  in Mapleton, Utah. Their greatest joy was being with each other, being with family hunting and fishing, and  traveling together. John realized that there was more to life through his activity in the church, and his greatest day was when their marriage was solemnized and their children sealed to them in the Manti LDS Temple on June 29, 1960. They had 2 sons and a daughter. He cherished the opportunity to have his granddaughter, Tracy live in his home and considered her an adopted daughter,  He attended Vocational School and worked at Geneva for 34 years. Marie passed away September 23, 1993. He later married LaRue Yardley. She preceded him in death in December 2011.  He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in scouting, two Bishoprics and on the High Council. 



Survivors include: his sons, Ted (Marsha) Hone, Sandy: Michael (Stacy) Hone, Payson; 10 grandchildren;  22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Don Hone, Bert Hone and Virginia Nuttell. He was preceded in death by: a daughter, Sandra; a grandson, Casey; siblings, Ray, Floyd, Dora Hone, Alice May Whiteman, Clara Joyce Dedrickson and Betty Jean Jewkes.



Funeral services will be Monday, December 2, 2013, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson West 11th Ward, 902 West 400 North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Sunday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Monday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Benjamin, Utah Cemetery, with Military Rites Accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.



The family would like to express appreciation to Latter-day Assisted Living for their loving care.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com.







Cheron Hodgson


Cheron Hodgson passed away on November 24th in Provo Utah after a long life of service to her family and neighbors. She is survived by her 8 children, 40 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and drives in the country. She was an active member of the LDS Church and taught in Relief Society until 2 weeks before her passing. She has been a great example to her posterity and will be missed until we meet again.




Funeral services will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tooele Stake Center, 200 South 100 East. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment, Tooele City Cemetery. Online guest book at wingmortuary.com. 

Richard “Dick” Leonard Saunders

Richard Leonard Saunders was reunited with his loving wife and loved ones in Heaven on November 25, 2013. He was born January 19, 1932 in Murray, UT to Leonard Arthur Saunders and Mable Lurene Bricker.  He graduated from Murray High School in 1951 where he was involved in many school activities while being the stage manager and basketball manager.  He was drafted in the Army in August 1955 and served for two years. 

He attended the University of Utah for one year and ultimately graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry.  He frequently reminisced of his college years, made lifelong friends, and enjoyed attended with his brother, Dale.

He married Joyce Butterfield on March 7, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple.  They lived in Murray, UT for the first three years before moving to Spring Lake, UT on January 1, 1961 to start a family farm. Richard was an active member of the LDS Church where he served in numerous quorums, Young Mens, ward and stake leadership positions, including Bishop.

While working diligently on the family farm with his father, brother, sons, and nephews, he also served in many organizations including the Soil Conservation Service, Strawberry Water Users Association, High Line Canal, and Strawberry Electric Service District.  He worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a custodian and spent many long hours serving neighbors, family, and friends.

Richard loved spending time with his family including the annual deer hunts in “Rose Creek,” pheasant hunts on the family farm, fishing Strawberry Reservoir and Flaming Gorge, campouts to the Uintas, golfing the many courses of Utah, and attending sporting events with his children and grandchildren.  In his later years, he looked forward to the peach harvest, peddling from Vernal to Beaver and cities in between as well as the farmers market in Murray.  He was always interested in making a new friend where ever he went and enjoyed telling a good story or entertaining joke.

Richard is survived by his sons Mark (Christine) Saunders, Alan (Cindy) Saunders, daughters, Mary Lynn (David Andreasen), Lynette (Kelly) Newbold, & Diane (Nick) Fletcher; 19 grandchildren, 8 bonus grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 9 bonus great-grandchildren.  He is survived by his brother Dale (Connie) Saunders, and sisters Joyce (Stan) Pierson, and Nelda (Jim) Eldredge.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, and son Leonard.

A viewing will be held Friday, November 29, 2013, from 6pm to 8pm at the Spring Lake Church, located at 12625 South Spring Lake Road.  Funeral services will be held at the Spring Lake Church Saturday, November 30, 2013, at 1pm.  A viewing is scheduled for 11:45am till 12:45pm before the funeral services.  Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery with military rights accorded by the American Legion.

Blaine L. Wright

Our wonderful father and husband Blaine LaMar Wright passed away on Sunday November 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Dad had endured health issues for many years with dignity and grace he was a very brave man.  Blaine was born April 4, 1932 in the family home in Payson, to William S. “Bill” and Pearl Blackett Wright

Dad taught us by his example and instilled in us a wonderful work ethic, taught us the value of honesty and hard work. It was important for dad to arrive early to his responsibilities, we as his children would pay the price if we were late. Our Dad was a Master Craftsman in everything he did. 

Dad married his high school sweetheart on December 15, 1950, Lois Jean Sutherland. At the time of his marriage he was working at Geneva Steel. He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after his marriage; his four year service took them on many adventures.  After his service was completed he returned to his job at Geneva Steel where his spent the next 37 years of his life working in the Coke plant where is father had died as a result of a industrial accident. 

Dad really never retired he just continued working as part owner of Olson’s Garden Shoppe where his many talents and hours of work helped the business grow.

Dad devoted many hours to public service; he served as Payson Fire Departments Fire Chief, President of the Payson Little League Association, and served on the planning and zoning committee for several years. 

Dad was a dedicated member of the LDS church where he served in many church callings; he loved the Lord and had a firm testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Dad’s most treasured moments were spent with his wonderful wife; he was dedicated to his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered forever in ourhearts.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Lois Jean Sutherland Wright children; Bill (Margaret) Wright, Christine (Brad Olson), Diana (Max Peterson), and David Wright all of Payson. 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, Hudson Matt Koyle great-grandson proceeded him in death.

A viewing will be held Friday November 29, 2013 at Walker Mortuary 587 So. 100 W. Payson Utah from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Payson Park Ward (Green Church ) 110 So 300 W. A viewing is scheduled from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. The service will begin at 12:00 p.m.   Interment will be at Payson City Cemetery with military rights accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.  We Love You Dad, We will never forget you.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com     

Larry Jay Beck

Larry Jay Beck passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home in Goshen, Utah with his loving wife by his side.  Larry was born June 23, 1939, to Cyril Eugene Beck and Grace Freckleton Beck.  He was raised in Eureka and Elberta, Utah and graduated from Payson High School. Larry married Anna Clair Horton on December 14, 1962.  They were blessed with four children and lived in Goshen most of their 51 years together.  Larry worked most of his life as an Accountant and Controller for the Tintic Mines in Eureka, Utah.  He also spent time working for Dugway Proving Grounds and the last years of his life were spent in service of his beloved community of Goshen as the Town Clerk, working right up until the day of his passing.  He is survived by his wife, Anna and his 4 children; Blake (Angie), Stephanie (Jeff), Jay (Mindi), Jerry (Aimee).  He was blessed to have 14 beautiful grandchildren in whom he loved and adored.  He also is survived by two sisters, Evelyn Thompson and Kaye Beck of California. Funeral Services were held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m at the LDS chapel in Goshen, Utah.  Burial was in the Goshen City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.

Norman Richard Niemet

Norman Richard Niemet (80) returned to his loving heavenly father Saturday November 16, 2013. Norm was born April 2, 1933, in Buffalo, New York to Leo and Veronica Niemet.  He graduated from Point Loma High School in June of 1951. In the summer of 1962 he met the love of his, Sally Gideon. While stationed in the Mediterranean, he flew Sally over to meet him.  They were then married in Rome, Italy on April 11, 1963. In 1992 they moved to Utah and settled in Payson.  In 2003 Norm became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and on November 23, 2004 Norm and Sally were sealed together for time and eternity in the Provo Temple. Norman is survived by his wonderful wife of 50 years Sally, daughter Virginia (Tom) of Riverton, Son Mike (Bronwyn) of Corvallis, OR, and daughter Sherri (Jeff) of Payson.  7 grand kids and 7 great grand kids. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the LDS Chapel, 225 South 400 East, Payson.  A viewing will be held prior to services in the church from 9-10 AM.  Interment will be held in the Payson City Cemetery.

Grant Morris Simons

1955 - 2013

Grant Morris Simons, 57 of Spanish Fork returned home to his Heavenly Father, Sunday, November 10, 2013. Grant was born November 22, 1955 to Morris and Luan Simons and had eleven brothers and sisters. Grant graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1974. He was an athlete who loved sports, especially football, basketball and track. He served an LDS mission in Kobe, Japan from 1975 until 1977 with enthusiasm and humility. He completed a Bachelors degree from Brigham Young University, graduating in Business/Marketing. Grant met his sweetheart Dawnetta while a student at BYU. He was sealed to Dawnetta Jan Godfrey in the Manti, Utah Temple on November 3rd, 1978. Grant cherished Dawnetta and they are the proud parents of 4 children; Kaetty, Jake, Karly and Rachel. Grant, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend will be dearly missed by his wife Dawnetta, Kaetty Dawn (Stephen), Jacob Grant, Karly Ann (Jeremias), and Rachel Burnett; his five beautiful grandchildren Gavin, Noah, Isaiah, Olivia and Fallon. His brothers Fred, Robert, Glen, Kent, Gary, Blaine and Gregory; sisters Karen, Sharon, Lisa, Jennifer and his mother Luan. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and everyone that had the privilege of knowing and interacting with him. He loved us all! He is preceded in death by his father Morris and his brother Gregory.

Helen Jane Hiatt Andreason

Helen Jane Hiatt Andreason, age 88, passed away November 09, 2013. Helen was born July 19, 1925 to William Luther and Mary Jane Moore Hiatt in Payson, UT. She married Keith LaMar Andreason, December 3, 1944 in Quartzite, Arizona. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple. They lived and raised their family in Henderson, Nevada from 1951-1976. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Keith and 12 brothers and sisters. Helen is survived by: her sister, Renee (Darrel) Fluckiger; sons, Kent (Kathie); Barry (Marleen);  Bruce (Sandi); daughters, Pat Hunt and Lisa (Jimmy) Davis, 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson 8th Ward Chapel, 780 West 500 South. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Russell Hillman

Russell Hillman, former Mayor of Payson City, passed away early Monday morning, November 11, 2013 at Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah. He was surrounded at the time by his loving family.  He was 85. Russell, or "Russ," as many of his friends knew him, grew up in Payson, the son of Eugene V. and Naoma (Ellsworth) Hillman.   He attended Payson schools and graduated from Payson High School.  In first grade he met Loraine Nielsen, who would become the love of his life, to whom he was married on Christmas Eve, 1951, nearly 62 years ago.  Russ is survived by his wife, Loraine, two children, Lorie (Richard) Haskins and Russell (Cyndi) Hillman Jr., ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Barbara West and Marianne (Bernell) Evans. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph (Rosalyn) Hillman.  A viewing will be held Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, UT, from 6:00-8:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 2013 at the LDS Mountain View 2ndWard, 75 South 600 East, Payson, Utah, Viewing 10:45 to 11:45, Service at 12 pm. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.

Florence Ruth (Clark) Stepp

Florence Ruth (Clark) Stepp passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013.  She was born on July 14, 1933, to parents, Lynn and Mildred Clark.  Florence is survived by three children.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at the Payson Stake Center, located at 650 West 800 South, Payson, Utah.

CHARLES L. ZEEMAN

November 17, 1932 ~ October 22, 2013

Charles LeRoy Zeeman, age 80, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in Delta, Ut, and returned to his eternal companion Beth. He was born on November 17, 1932, in Payson, Utah, to John and Martha Schramm Zeeman. He attended Payson High School where he met Beth LaRue Christensen and was married on September 3, 1952, in Payson. Later sealed at the Manti Temple on February 13, 1963. He is survived by his six children: Becky (Lee) Tanner, Delta; RaNae (Steve) Ottesen, Washington; Craig (Gwen) Zeeman, Payson; Peggy (Leonard) Shumway, Genola; Roger (Sheri) Zeeman, Delta; Christine Holman, Cedar City; brothers: Darrell, Lamar, Sherm, Robert; and sisters: Joyce, Martha Rae, Barbara Kay, Carma; 27 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered and missed by all who have associated with him. He was preceded in death by sisters: Berniece, Allene, Maxine; brother: Leon; grandson: Devin Zeeman. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at the Mountain View 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 789 East Arrowhead Trail Rd. Viewings were held Friday evening, 7-8 PM, at the Nickle Mortuary, 190 S. Center St, Delta; and Saturday morning at the church, 9:30-10:40 AM. Burial in the Payson City Cemetery. Online condolences at www.nicklemortuary.com

Dellavene Jex Stevens

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Dellevene Jex Stevens passed away peacefully in Payson, Utah Saturday October 12, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born May 25, 1934, in Spanish Fork, UT to Genevieve Croff and Cyril Hindley Jex.  On June 9, 1954, she married her sweetheart, Robert E. Stevens, in the Manti Temple. Together they shared 59 years devoted to each other and their family.  She is survived by her husband Robert, and their five children Jim Stevens (Christie) Payson, Diane Cramer (Greg) Idaho Falls, Mark Stevens (Paula) Saratoga Springs , Shauna Crook (Jeff) Spring, Texas, and Brent Stevens, Grand Forks, North Dakota, along  with 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear sisters Myrl Ann Averett (Kaye) and Ranae Jenkins (Bill) and sister-in-law Shirley Court (Mont).   She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren Kimberly Stevens and Derek Johns and one great-grandchild, Ruger Robinson. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 18, 2013, 11:00 am at the Payson First Ward Chapel, 225 S. 400 E.   A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Walker Mortuary, 587 S. 100 W. in Payson and also prior to the services from 9:45 to 10:45 am at the church. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Mary Afton Leifson Rosenbaum

1931 ~ 2013

Mary Afton Leifson Rosenbaum, age 82, of Payson, Utah, passed away from complications of multiple myeloma on October 10, 2013. She was born on September 6, 1931, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to J. Victor and Mary Amelia Bradford Leifson. She was proud of her Icelandic heritage. She married Var Rosenbaum on August 28, 1950, in the Logan temple. Afton is survived by her five children: Glen Var (Adele) Rosenbaum; Rand (Norah) Rosenbaum; Kent (Joanne) Rosenbaum; Colette (Barry) Ewell; and Renee (Brian) Hill; 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Freda (William) McKell, Thor (Loyce) Leifson, June Leifson, and Mark (Freda Kaye) Leifson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bennie Var Rosenbaum; her parents; as well as her siblings: Glen Leifson, Luene (Daniel) Ludlow, Ted (Ruth) Leifson, Allen (Mary Lou) Leifson, Jack (Marilyn) Leifson, and Elaine (Dee) Pullman. There will be a viewing on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Park Ward church, 110 S 300 W, Payson, Utah. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Payson Park Ward church, with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork cemetery. In lieu of flowers we suggest donations to the LDS missionary fund.

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Rae Taylor Johnson, 88, passed away early in the morning of Friday, October 5, 2013. She was the oldest of two children born to Virgil P. and Vera Johnson Taylor on August 3, 1925 in Santaquin , Utah . She Married Mark E. Johnson February 8, 1945 in Santaquin. She is survived by her brother, Ross (Mutt) Taylor; her children, Tim Johnson, Rick and Lana Johnson, Chris and Vonna Johnson, Lisa and Wayne Newton; 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and an infant son, Jerry Martin Johnson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 9th at 11:00 am at the Santaquin 1st Ward, 345 West 100 North. Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm  and Wednesday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin City Cemetery.

Norma Lund Davenport

1934 – 2013

Our Mother and friend Norma Lund Davenport was happily reunited with her sweetheart and best-friend October 3, 2013. She was born the oldest of twins (girl and boy) January 16, 1934 to Marva Lorene Dunton and Willard Hyrum Lund. She loved riding horses, playing ball and working with her hands to bake as well as craft. She was preceded in death by her parents Willard H. Lund and Marva L. Dunton Lund; 2 sisters Verna L. Lawrence and LaDonna L. Waters and her sweetheart Allen LaVell Davenport. Left here to celebrate her life are the following: a sister Dora (Royce) Knight, and her twin brother Norman/Buddy (Karen) Lund; her children Carlotte (Fred) Openshaw, Denise (Duke) Jacobs, Kenneth Allen (Jill) Davenport and Vernon LaVell (Yaara) Davenport; her grandchildren Anelise (Malcolm) Judd, Dustin (McKenzie) Davenport, Dallen (Mary Ann) Davenport, Fred A. Openshaw, Kamaile Lott, Kira Davenport, Carlysa Openshaw, Makayla Davenport, Kyle Lott and Riley Davenport; and great-grandbaby Don/Donny Davenport. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at the service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the West Mountain LDS Chapel, 5237 West 10400 South, Payson, Utah. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Barbara Ferrin Leatham

Our mother, Barbara Ferrin Leatham, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. She was born March 31, 1926 in Gridley, California and was raised and educated in California to the age of 17. She attended college at Brigham Young University.  Barbara met a handsome soldier, Benjamin A. Leatham. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Barbara was a wife, mother, piano and voice teacher. She and our father raised 5 children to adulthood, without a single convicted felon among them. She survived by: her children, Vonn (Jackie) Leatham; Alex (Ardis) Leatham; Joanna (Greg) Robinson; Alison Clement; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ross (Hazel) Ferrin; a sister, Marilyn Howell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Archibald, May 5, 1999; a son, Scott Wallace and a brother, Gordon Ferrin. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson, Utah Park Ward Chapel, 110 South 300 West, where friends may call 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Paul Martin King

With his family by his side, celebrating his life, Paul Martin King passed away on September 24, 2013, due to a brave and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. Paul was born March 18, 1937 to Clifton Franklin and Norma Edith (Pedersen) King in Provo, Utah. He married his eternal sweetheart, the love of his life, Phyllis Jane Hancock in the Salt Lake Temple on September 11, 1959. They had a beautiful, blessed 54 years together. Family was everything to him and he had an incredible ability to make each of his 8 children, 36 grandchildren, and now 12 great-grandchildren feel like they were his very favorite. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Gerald Carl King, and is survived by his sisters, Norma (Joe) Martinez and Kathleen English, and his brother Jimmie (Marcia) King, his beautiful wife Phyllis, their children: Karolyn (Bart) Peery, David (Kathy) King, Linda (Bob) Lange, Diann (David) Hiatt, Jim (Janine) King, Bruce (Wendy) King, Kristina (Doug) Meek, and Lora (Jeff) Cannegieter, 36 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Walker Mortuary (587 S. 100 W. Payson) on Friday evening from 6-8 pm and funeral services will be held at the Benjamin LDS chapel (3278 W. 7300 S. Benjamin)on Saturday at 11:00 am with a viewing prior from 9:30-10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Primary Children's Hospital.

 Kay L. Peterson

Kay L. Peterson, 82, passed away September 20, 2013, in Payson. He was born September 23,1930, in Payson to Blanche and Evan LeRoy Peterson. After his father passed away his mother married Wilford (Whit) Daley.  He married Maxine Steele on October 2,1948. She passed away in December 1988. He married Holly Broadhead July 27, 1989. He is survived by his wife Holly, daughter, Wendy Harn, son, Jay Peterson (Kathy), daughter, Michelle Frisby (George), step-sons, Val Broadhead (Leslie), Keith Broadhead (Kim), Chad Broadhead, stepdaughters, Lori Smith and Laurie (Seamus) Ramos; 27 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren; sister, Donna Shockey, sister-in-law, Clarice Peterson, daughter-in-law, Lori Peterson Bradford. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine, son, Ryan Peterson, brother, Berk Peterson, son-in-law, John Harn, brother-in-law, Jack Shockey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 25th at 11:00 am at the Santaquin Stake Center, 45 South 500 West. Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin on Tuesday, 6-8 pm and Wednesday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am. Interment, Goshen City Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

Don Paul Gasser

Don Paul Gasser age 77 passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife Patty and his family, on September 5, 2013.  Don was born on April 13, 1936, the youngest of 3 children born to Leonard Paul and Wilma Gasser. He met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Lanzo, while in the Navy, in California, in 1956. Don and Patty were married in Boston on November 3, 1957.  They made a home and raised a family for 56 years here in Payson, Utah. Don is survived by his wife Patty; son Len Gasser (Tammy); son Greg Gasser; daughter Teresa Swartzwelder (Bill); sister Eileen Huber (Paul);  9 grandchildren and 8 great-grand children; numerous other in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and adopted relatives all of whom he loved like family. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard Paul and Wilma Gasser and a sister Myrna Jackson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at San Andreas Catholic Church, 315 East 100 North in Payson. Family at friends may call on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West in Payson, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  or on Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services.

Michael A. Pulver

Michael Albert Pulver Passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday August 31, 2013, from a long valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. Michael was born to Albert “Bud” and Claudine Pulver on February 12, 1947. Michael later was called to serve in Viet-Nam from July 7^th 1966 to July 3^rd 1969. Michael returned home and married the love of his life Carol Jean Oberg on December 12^th 1969. Michael is survived by his wife Carol, Children Brad (Sherilee) Pulver, Brent (Jessica) Pulver and Debbie (Jared) Shepherd. 7 grandchildren Brady (Lexi) Pulver, Jamie Pulver, Ryelee Pulver, Heather Pulver, Brennan Pulver, Mckenzie Shepherd, Ryan Shepherd and two sisters Nancy(Lowell) Sorensen ,Kathy Bingham, Mother-in-law Betty Jean Oberg. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters and 2 brother-in-laws RaeDean and Morris Sorensen, Ann and Boyd Stickney and Father-in-law Bernard Oberg. A viewing will be held at Walker Mortuary located at 587 South 100 West in Payson on Thursday September 5^th 2013 from 6 to 8 PM and Friday September 6^th 2013 at 11 AM to 12:20 PM at the Mountain View 5^th Ward Church located at 789 East Arrowhead Trail in Payson.  Funeral services will begin at 1 PM in the chapel. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery with full military and firefighter honors.

Vera Pearl Bayer

Vera Pearl Bayer, age 82, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She was born June 19, 1931, in Alexander, Idaho, the daughter of Boyd Edwin and Pearl Gunnell Wilcox. She married John Edward Bott III, June 30, 1951 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They later divorced. She married George Bayer, April 6, 1990, in Elko, Nevada. She is survived by her two sons: Ed and Jane Bott, Payson, Craig and Janet Bott, Payson; three step-children: Wes and Janet Solotti, Kaysville, Utah, James and Tina Smith, Riverdale, Utah, and Tony Bayer, Colorado Springs,Colorado; fifteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Delos (Carma) Barger, Downey, Idaho, and a brother, Stan Goodwin, Mapleton Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands. Services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013, at the Walker Mortuary in Payson at 1:00 PM, with a viewing from 12-12:45 PM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Fidel Torres, Jr.

Fidel Torres, Jr., passed away peacefully on August 19, 2013, surrounded by his wife of 51 years of marriage, Virginia, and his three daughters: Tammy (Tim) Jenkins, Joanne (Gene) Sanchez, and Monique (Robert) Rausch, as well as eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.  He is also survived by brother Gus (Bernie) Torres, sister Josie Perez, and Florence (Bill) Hayes and many other loving family members. Fidel loved his God Jehovah and strived to live his life based on Christian principles, motivated by his favorite scripture (Joshua 24:15): “As for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah.” Services will be held Friday, August 23^rd, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 8497 South State Road, Spanish Fork, Utah.  Following the services, there will be a gathering and banquet at 10 North Peteetneet Boulevard, Payson, Utah  84651, till 9:00 p.m.

Kathleen Toolson Finch

Kathleen Toolson Finch, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away August 5, 2013.  She was born October 15, 1927, to Wayne and Rachel Toolson.  She spent her growing up years in Goshen, Utah.  She married her sweetheart, Vernon Finch, in the Salt Lake Temple and they would be happy together for 65 years. Kathleen is survived by her eight children: Karen (Bruce) Winegar, Bruce, Brent (Kay), Deon (Ellis) Woodward, Wendy (Lee) Timothy, Beth (Karl) Gadd, Max, Reed (Lori), and her sister, Joan Wales.  Her posterity includes forty-four grandchildren and eighty-one great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the LDS church located at 274 South Main, Payson, Utah.  A visitation will be held that morning from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Tommy Lee Kidman

“The world has been forever changed. Today we lost our hero, soldier, father, husband, son, best friend and little brother."

Tommy Lee Kidman, aka Buckner, Little Bro, Reptile Man, Doc or Tommy Guns, left us July 15, 2013 from Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, Hawaii at age 25.  He was born June 3, 1988 in Evanston, Wyoming to Tommy Joe Kidman and Jana Hofer Olson.  He attended Payson High School and Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming graduating in 2006.  He married Lacey Grove September 21, 2009.

Tommy attended basic training in 2010 and served our country in Afghanistan as an Army Medic from April 2011 to March 2012.

Tommy always had a smile on his face and could make anyone laugh at any time for no reason. As long as he was outside he was happy - looking for lizards or any other reptiles, swimming in the ocean, hanging with his girls, family and friends. Tommy had the power and ability to accomplish anything he put his mind to. His creativity and talents were many - drawing, guitar, writing, filming, snowboarding, golfing, pool, and expressing his artistry through tattoos for his many comrades. No matter where he went or whom he met, he touched the lives of many.  Although our time with him was short, he filled our world with love and laughter, and we will carry him in our hearts forever.

Survivors include his daughters, Gracie Jaelynn (4) and Madeline Noalani (2); his wife, Lacey; mother, Jana Hofer (Dennis) Olson; father, Tom (Donna) Kidman; brothers, Robert Kidman, Chris (Lacey) Kidman, Michael Kidman, David Kidman; sisters, Carol Kidman, Clover (Doug) McNeil; step-brother, Brad (Molly) Olson; step-sister,  Becky (Al) Curtis; nieces and nephews, Gavin Cox, Kortney Kaze, Sierra Toomer, Kayla Kidman, Makita Moore, Jazzmin Kidman, Carson Kidman, Brooke Curtis, Jacob Curtis, Hailey Olson, Jaden Olson, Tessa Fisk; brother-in-law, Spencer Grove; sister-in-law, Chantal Grove; mother and father-in-law, Michelle and Jim Grove; grandparents, Carl and Carol Hofer; step-grandma, Florence Olson; brother, Spencer Jennings; along with too many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and brothers in arms to count.  We wish we could mention each of you by name.

He was preceded in death by a cousin, Matthew Gray, brother-in-law, Danny Cox, grandfather, Maurice Kidman, grandmother, Rachel Fisher, uncle, Jimmy Kidman, a friend, Clint Wall and his fallen Comrades and Brothers in Arms.

Funeral services were held August 2, 2013, at the Santaquin North LDS Stake Center.  Interment with full military rites was in the Santaquin City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary of Santaquin.

Lorna Blanchard Draper

Lorna Blanchard Draper passed away July 27, 2013, at Bel Aire Senior Living in American Fork, Utah.  Lorna was born June 22, 1919, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Eli D. and Hazel E. Blanchard. While working in Logan, Utah, she met Grandon LuRay Draper. They were married April 13, 1943. Their marriage was later solemnized June 15,1951, in  the Manti Temple. She is survived by her 6 children, Richard L. (Rinette) Draper, SLC, UT., Lloyd B. (Judy) Draper, Highland, UT., Wade B. (Allyn) Draper, West Point, UT., Roger E. (Lynette) Draper Shelley, ID., Hazel Draper, American Fork, UT., Clair I. Draper, Genola, UT., 19 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a sister Virginia (Ralph) Peterson. She was preceded in death by parents, husband LuRay, and brothers Arthur, Merlin, Howard, LaMar, Dean and sisters Madge, Marie, Barbra. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2 in the Genola church (center and main street) at 11:00 a.m.  Viewing will be Thursday, August 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Genola church, and from 9:45 to 10:45  prior to the services.  Burial will be in the Santaquin Cemetery.

Millie LaVeda Andrews Taylor

Millie LaVeda Andrews Taylor, 80, of Payson, Utah passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 in Santaquin, Utah. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Aurora, Utah to Orvil and Millie Jane Durfee Andrews. She married Oral Calvert Taylor on September 6, 1950 in Aurora, Utah and they were later sealed for time and all eternity on February 5, 1951.LaVeda is survived by her 2 sons and 5 daughters: Dennis Oral Taylor (Kathy) Payson, UT; Wayland C Taylor (Pat) Las Vegas, NV; Carol Jane Walker (Keith) Orem, UT; Shanna Rae Hansen (Mark) Santaquin, UT; Jeanine Stacey (Kerry) Woodruff, UT; Linda Petersen (Jeff) San Diego, CA and Janet Franson (Travis) Payson, UT; 29 Grandchildren, 54 Great-grandchildren and 2 Great-great-grandchildren;  3 brothers:  Neldon Vee Andrews, Payson, UT; R Delos Andrews (Maxine) Salem, UT and Eldon Verness Andrews (Elizabeth) Payson, UT; Brothers-in-law: Carlos Reed Taylor (Ardith) Las Vegas, NV and Vorris Reed Stevens (Marie) Loa, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orvil Andrews and Millie Jane Durfee; husband, Oral Calvert Taylor; sister, Ula May Andrews; and daughter-in-law, DeAnn Mitchell. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Payson 10th Ward, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah. Family and friends may call on Friday, July 26, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah or on Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Geraldine "Geri" Burton

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Geraldine “Geri” Curtis Burton, age 87 of Payson, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 in the Beehive Home of Payson. She was born November 13, 1925, in Payson to Frank and Lula Loveless Curtis. She married the love of her life, Horace Larry Burton, May 31, 1927, in Evanston, Wyoming. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage. He preceded her in death February 7, 2012. Survivors include: her children: Karen (Steve) Hancock, Curtis (Cathy) Burton, all of Payson; Cindy (Mike) Wignall, Manti; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and a sister, Margaret Tanner, of Spanish Fork. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Reid, Donald, Keith and Dale Curtis. Funeral services will be Friday, July 26, 2013, 12:00 noon, in the Payson Page Ward, 711 South 600 East, where friends may call 10:45-11:45 a.m. Burial will be the Payson City Cemetery.

Kevin Charles (Lucky) Sweatfield

On the morning of July 19, 2013 Kevin Charles (Lucky) Sweatfield slipped peacefully away into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father. Kevin was born in Park City, Utah, on April 21, 1959, to Leo Leon and Mary Gates Sweatfield. He was their oldest and only son. The family grew by four sisters whom Kevin teased often but loved deeply. He took his duties as brother seriously. In spite of that he is survived by all four sisters: Diane (Brian) Goodson, Teresa (Steve) Shepherd, Melanie (Jim) Flygare, and Sherrie (Bob) Astleford. On October 15, 2005 he married his best friend and soulmate, Lorene Johnson Sweatfield in Payson, Utah. His children were one of his greatest blessings. Kevin is survived by his wife, Lorene and his children: Curtis (Candy) Sweatfield, Travis Lee Lance, Nicole Sweatfield, and his stepchildren: Krista (Eli) Sprague, Kaitlin (Jason) McCurry, Cody Seals, and Justin Smith. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. Family and friends are invited to services. Funeral services will be Friday, July 26, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Payson Park Ward Chapel, 110 South 300 West, Payson. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Friday from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded.

Ronald Jensen Moody

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, Ronald Jensen Moody, age 64, of Elk Ridge, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. He was born May 9, 1949, in Delta, Utah, to Dwight and Margie Jensen Moody. Ron Married Karen Mendenhall, August 13, 1971, in the St. George LDS Temple. Survivors include: his wife, Karen; children, Brett Moody, Ronda (Shawn) Parry, Scott (Darcy) Moody, Darren (Melissa) Moody, David (Sara) Moody, Sean (Rachel) Moody; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Gary (Sherri) Moody; Doris (Bill) Miller and Lindy (Craig) Nielsen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karalee Moody. Funeral services will be Friday, July 19, 2013, 11 AM, in the Elk Ridge LDS Chapel, 259 Alpine Drive. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Thursday, 6-8 PM, or at the church on Friday, 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Ruth Mary Daley Gatley Bagley

Our sweet loving mother, sister, grandma, great & great-great-grandma, aunt and precious friend, past away peacefully on July 2, 2013, in the comfort of her home. She was born July 9, 1920, to loving parents, Joseph Arthur and Ella Empey Hancock Daley in Payson, Utah. She was the eighth of ten girls and one baby boy, the caboose. She loved to dance, and met William John Gatley of Eureka at the Arrowhead dance. They later married and moved to Eureka, which she loved the town and its great people. They welcomed three children into their home: Ethel Mae, Ella Jayne and William John, III. She was widowed on January 17, 1951, and the family was blessed with a baby boy, Jack Daley Gatley, July 5, 1951. She moved to Payson in 1952 to care for her aging Father. She married Heber Clay Bagley in August of 1952. They had one son, Heber Brent Bagley, June 10, 1953. They were married for 50 years before he died living their lives of service and giving. She is survived by: her brother, Donald (Norelle) Daley; daughter, Jayne (Tom) Paris; son, Billy Gatley, Levan; Debbie Gatley Lux, Spanish Fork; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;  6 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her husbands, William John Gatley; Heber Clay Bagley; children,  Jack Daley Gatley; Ethel Mae Hudson; Heber Brent Bagley; her parents; her sisters: Rhea Davis, Ella V. Hutchinson, Fern Colvin, Florence Bryson, Blanche Whitelock, Dorothy Nielsen, Baby Elaina, Aurthella Nickle, Baby Mormona. Happy Heavenly 93rd Birthday Mom, what a joyous reunion. Funeral services will be celebrated on her birthday, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 1 PM, in the Payson 8th LDS Chapel, 780 West 500 South. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Monday, 6-8 PM, or at the church on Tuesday, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Glade L. “Bud” VanNosdol

Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother, Glade LaRoy “Bud” VanNondol, age 77, of Payson, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Mountain View Hospital. He was born May 2, 1936, in Mammoth, Utah, to William and Myrtle Leonteen Bronson VanNosdol. He married Joyce Ann Belliston, June 22, 1957 in the Manti LDS Temple. She preceded him in death May 22, 2011. Survivors include: his daughters, Janice (Ron) Vincent, Caliente, Nevada; Sandra  “Sandy” (Wesley) McAllister, Kanab, Utah; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, George (Deonna) VanNosdol, Donald “Ted” (Francis) VanNosdol, AnnaRae (Harvey) Jolley, all of Payson and Lawrence C. Nielsen of Eureka, Kansas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Van Nosdol. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 11 AM, at the Payson City Cemetery, 805 East 400 North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, on Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 AM.

DeWayne L Olsen

DeWayne L Olsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away June 13, 2013, with his devoted companion near his side.  He was born January 11, 1934, in Howell, Utah, to Marceal and Pearl Olsen.  He loved hunting, fishing and spending time helping his dad on the farm. He is survived by his loving companion of 45 years,  Leona , and six children,  Shaun (Kelli) Olsen, Shannon (Ken) Pena, Sharlynn (Pascal) Vincent, Tanya (Steve) Yancey, Zane (Leah) Olsen, and Regan Olsen, and twenty-four grandchildren;  brother, Garald Olsen and sisters, Connie Hertzel, Shona Darter and Zena Olsen.  Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 10:30 AM. at the Payson 1st Ward Chapel, 200 S. 400 E. Payson, Utah.  Viewings will be held Tuesday, from 6-8 PM, and on Wednesday, one hour prior to services. Interment will be at 3:30 PM in the Brigham City Cemetery, 300 E. 300 S.

Claude Darren Newton

Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather and most important title of Caregiver, Claude Darren Newton, age 88, of Payson, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born November 23, 1924 in Mona, Utah  to Claud Eugene and Ella Kay Newton. He married Vera Montague, October 6, 1948 in Pioche, Nevada. She preceded him in death July 25, 2002. Survivors include: his children, Craig (Laura), Guy Ellis (Terry), Cory (Janean) Newton, all of Payson; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings: Clyde Lee (Beverly) Newton, Salt Lake; Owen Lynn (Nick) Newton and Elaine Argyle Newton, all of Mona. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Ervin Eugene Newton, Wayne Ellis Newton and Oma Mern Newton Ulmer. Funeral services will be Monday, June 17, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, where friends may call 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.

Wesley Morgan

Wesley Bryant Morgan, 82, father, grandfather, Scouter, church leader, musician, teacher, and aerospace scientist, left earth’s orbit without the aid of the Saturn V rocket on Sunday, June 9, 2013.  Wes was born of goodly parents, Albert Irvin and Tella Manning Morgan on July 15, 1932, in Tremonton, Utah.  As a youth he lived in Idaho and Spokane, WA.  Upon graduation from high school, he enrolled in Eastern Washington College in Cheney, and joined an Air Force reserve unit which was called up to active duty almost immediately.  Upon his release two years later, he enrolled at BYU where he met and married Nellie Borgeson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 26, 1953. Wes and Nell are parents of 10 children, 8 still living; Bryant (Linda), Andrea Densley (Jim), Karen Kamalu (deceased), Adrian (Kathy), Stephen (deceased) (Gigi), Tony (Robin), Heidi Crist (Jerry), Julia Wagner (Ross), Christopher (Leah), Carl (Annie).  They are grandparents to 44 and great grandparents to 10.  He is also survived by a sister, Beverly Wiser (Denzil) and a brother, Frank (Sharron).  He was preceded in death by his parents, two above mentioned siblings and a grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15, at 1:00 PM, at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East.  A viewing will be held Friday from 6-8 PM at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin and Saturday at the church from 11-12:45 PM, prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 84.

Sheila Ann Kaufman

Sheila Ann Olsen Kaufman, age 58 of Santaquin, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 2, 2013.  She was born December 6, 1954 in Provo to Marvin Junior and Kathleen Warren Olsen.  She married Roger William Kaufman March 5, 1977 in Ely, Nevada.  She is survived by her husband, Roger, two sons, William Cody Kaufman and Norman James Kaufman; a daughter, Tifany Dawn Isenhart; granddaughters, Kendra Jean Kaufman and Allie Mae Kaufman; her mother, Kathleen Olsen Sterrett; brothers, Rocky, Todd, Mark, Brad and Gary Olsen; sisters, Joyce (Stan) Craig and Debbie (Bruce) Robinson; a brother-in-law, Dale Todd Beardall.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Olsen. A viewing will be held at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, on Friday, June 7th from 10:30 to 11:45.  Graveside services will follow at 12:00 noon at the Santaquin City Cemetery.

Craig Carson DeHart

Craig Carson DeHart of Montezuma Canyon, Monticello, Utah, passed away May 27, 2013, at age 70, due to health complications. Craig was born April 30, 1943, in Provo, Utah to Louis Kershaw and Virginia McNamara DeHart. He married Jeanie Ilene Lamb, August 22, 1966, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have been married over 47 years and raised 11 children. Craig was preceded in death by both of his parents, and his sister, Cathie Young (Dave). He is survived by his siblings: Guy DeHart (Vonnie), Dennis DeHart (Shirley), Brian DeHart (Dawn), Lani West (Joseph), Hali Stewart (Lee), and Hugh DeHart (Sheryl). He is also survived by his wife, and 11 children, Shane, Julaine Root (Max), Amy Millet (Daniel), Jared (Shannon), Ginger Harris (Rob), Heath (Monica), Annaleigh Worthen (Anthony), Erika Finlinson (Brandon), Abbie Clark (Richard), Ashleigh Turner (Larry) and Chantel DeHart; and 41 grandchildren. Viewings will be held on Friday, May 31st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and Saturday, June 1st at 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Ridge View Chapel, 750 North 1000 West, St. George, Utah. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 1st at 2:00 p.m. also at the Ridge View Chapel. He will be buried in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

Barbara Dockstader

Barbara Doreen Hill Dockstader died on Friday, May 24, 2013 after a long illness. She was born to Victor Richard Hill and Irmgard Elizabeth Wirtz on January 5, 1949, in Watford, England. Barbara is the eldest daughter out of 6 children. Barbara married Duane Dockstader on June 24, 1979 in Payson, Utah. They were later sealed in the Provo, Utah LDS Temple on June 15, 2002. She was a faithful member of the LDS church. She was preceded in death by her best friend and husband, Duane; and her parents, Victor and Irmgard. Barbara is survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Margarette Hudson, Ilona (Keith) Wicks, Denise (Peter) Gardner, Peter and Gordon Hill. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 11 AM, in the Payson 2nd Ward Chapel, 274 South Main Street in Payson. Family and friends may call from 9–10:45 AM at the church, prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

PFC Cody James Towse

Bronze Star Recipient, Specialist Cody James Towse, was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 14, 2013, while in the service of his country and fellow soldiers. After a roadside explosive hit members of his unit, Cody rushed in to provide aid to the injured soldiers. He was then hit by a larger, secondary explosion. Cody died while trying to save his Army brothers.

Cody was born on Mother’s Day, May 8th, 1992, in Pasadena, CA and moved to Utah with his family as a young child.  Cody was always mature beyond his years, with a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish in his life and the drive to make it happen.  He was adventurous and always up for a dare; he loved riding his long board and motorcycle, and was well known for his intelligent, off-beat, dry sense of humor. 

Cody loved classic cars, classic rock, and shopping for vintage clothing at D.I. with his dad. He was also passionate about America and American history, which influenced his decision to join the military

Cody loved helping others and became an EMT on his 18th birthday.  He worked as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Elk Ridge City.  He loved being a “First-Responder” and people remember him as always being the fastest to arrive at the scene. His parents fondly remember an occasion when Cody was so determined to respond to a call that he coasted to the scene of the accident on his motorcycle because it had run out of gas.  He was confident and competent in his work as an EMT and medic, and had aspirations to become a Life-Flight Medic. 

Cody graduated from Salem Hills High School in 2010 and joined the Army shortly thereafter, choosing the Army because they assured him a position as a medic. He completed Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where his father Jim, proudly attended the graduation ceremony.  Cody then trained as a medic in San Antonio, TX, and afterwards, was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX until he was deployed to the Kandahar region of Afghanistan in December of 2012.  Once in Afghanistan, Cody helped to train the Afghan medics in life-saving procedures.   He went on patrols twice a day every day, and loved what he did.   He became known to the local residents as the “Candy Doctor,” as he loved giving candy to the Afghan children.  For his 21st birthday, Cody asked only that his parents send him candy to give to the children.

Cody is survived by James Towse (father), Jamie Christiansen Towse (mother), Will Spencer Towse (brother), Callen Brook Towse (sister), Christian Paul Towse (brother), as well as a loving extended family, including his grandmother Dorothy Christiansen, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is also survived by his brothers of the 3rd Batt., 41st Infantry Reg., 1st Brig. Combat team, 1st Armored division.   We wish to honor his fellow fallen soldiers, Sergeant First Class Jeffrey C. Baker, Specialist Mitchell Kirk Daehling, and Specialist William Joseph Gilbert. We offer our prayers, honor and gratitude to these injured brothers who survived the attack.

Cody was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ken Towse, US Navy and Maxine Ruth Johnson, and his maternal grandfather,  C. Paul Christiansen, US Army.

The public is invited to an Honorable Transfer Ceremony for Cody at the Provo Airport and a military procession from the Airport to the Towse home in Elk Ridge, Utah.  There will also be a viewing at the Towse home.  Because details of these events are pending, see Cody’s Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cody-Towse/127249907475894?fref=ts.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 AM at Salem Hills High School. Family, friends, and anyone wishing to pay respects to Cody may also come to a closed casket viewing at the Towse home (234 S. Shayda Circle, Elk Ridge, Ut) on Friday evening, May 31st from 6PM - 9PM.

In lieu of flowers, The Towse family would ask donations be made to the PFC Cody Towse Memorial Scholarship Fund at any Wells Fargo bank branch or at Cody’s Tropical Sno Shave Ice Shack,  495 North Main, Springville, UT or at any PartyLand location in Lehi, Orem, Springville, St George, UT.  People may also donate through this link on Facebook via Paypal: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cody-Towse/127249907475894?fref=ts.

Sherry Marie Davis

Sherry Marie Davis, 35, of Santaquin, returned to her loving Heavenly Father on May 12, 2013. Sherry was born on June 8, 1977, in Payson, Utah, to Joseph Ray and Mary M. Castro Davis. Sherry dearly loved her three daughters. They came first in her life. Sherry is survived by her daughters Tamara Ray, Natasha Grace, and Abigail Marie, her parents Joseph Ray and Mary, her brothers Mike Ray (Bristy) Davis of Payson, Joseph Ray Davis Jr. of Santaquin, and sister Mindy Lee (William) Robinson of Lakeland, Florida; Grandma, Merelda Davis of Santaquin, three nieces: Haylee, Shilynn, and Jennica, one nephew Skyler, and many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss her deeply. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa El Ray Davis, Grandpa Walter Castro, Grandma Eleven Castro, Uncles Timothy Davis and Mike Castro. Services will be held on Tuesday May 21, 2013, at 11AM in the Santaquin North Stake Center (545 North 200 East) under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary in Santaquin. The viewing will be Monday May 20, 2013, from 6-8 PM at the mortuary, and from 10-10:45 AM, prior to the service, at the North Stake Center. Interment will be in the Santaquin Cemetery.

Linnea Viola Brinck Petersen

Linnea Viola Brinck Petersen, 91, of Payson, Utah, passed away May 12, 2013. She was born Dec 17, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arvid Valfrid Brinck and Juliana Ingeborg Borg. Upon graduating high school, Linnea moved to Southern California where she met and married Curtis Haskell Petersen and they were later sealed in the Logan Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her parents Arvid and Ingeborg, husband Curtis, daughter Valerie Ortiz, and brother Edward Brinck. She is survived by daughter Sharee (Kent) Burton of Elk Ridge, Utah; sons Ronald (Ramona) Petersen of Santaquin, Utah; Guy (Rhonda) Petersen of Payson, Utah; Brad (Sandy) Petersen of Huntington Beach, California; 29 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2013, with a viewing preceding, from 9:30 until 10:45 AM.  Location to be announced.  Internment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

David-Lloyd Brent Sperry

In the early morning hours of May 9, 2013, David-Lloyd Brent Sperry fought his last courageous battle with Cancer and slipped quietly into the loving arms of his Father in Heaven and as he looked into the eyes of God, he knew that he had finally come home. David was born in Payson, Utah on July 30, 1971.  He came into the world in the front seat of the family car and from that day on, he kept everyone laughing and wondering what came next. His parents, Sharon Greenhalgh and Samuel Brent Sperry had three girls and had been waiting for a son, they just had not guessed that he would make such an entrance. He married Jann Madsen, of Payson, in August of 1998 and in doing so, received the blessing of three sons, Corey, Kody, and Kenny, whom he loved very much. Later on there were added grandchildren, Tyler, Brook, Sage, Aivery, Cora, and Van. David loved them all. Dave will be forever missed by his wife, Jann; her boys and grandchildren; her mom, JoAnn Madsen; sisters, Brenda, Elaine, and brother, Val; his mother, Sharon; and sisters, Laura, Teri, Jennifer, and Stacy, whom he loved and watched over all their lives, and they watched over him. He was their hero. His nieces, Cassadie, Hannah and Tayler, who he loved so much and was so proud of. He was also excited about the little one on the way and his new nephew, Jaslee, who he knew will take over as man in the family. David was the grandson of the late, William Lloyd (Bill) and Leah Fullmer Greenhalgh and Samuel J. and Alene Roylance Sperry. He also had many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, whom he loved very much.  There will be a viewing on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 6-8 PM at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, and prior the Services on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 9:45-10:45 AM, at the Paige LDS Ward Chapel, at 711 South 600 East, Payson, with services beginning at 1 AM. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Donna Rae Wilcock

Donna Rae Wilcock passed away peacefully on May 6, 2013, at the Beehive Home in Spanish Fork. She was born July 2, 1929, to Henry and Alice Mickleson Schwab in Dividend Utah. She married Gareld L. Wilcock on January 25, 1947. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 4^th, 1964. Donna is survived by her daughters: LaDonna Davis and Ilene (Lee) Moffitt, her son-in-law Alex Cooksey, her sister Elaine Robbins, 11 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Gareld of 50 years, daughter Kalee Cooksey, son-in-law Kay Lynn Davis, grandson Dustin Moffitt and great-grandson Drew Dixon, and her sister Colleen Walker Thomas. Funeral Services will be held Saturday May 11, 2013, at 11 AM at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, in Payson, Utah. Friends and Family may visit the family at the Mortuary from 9:30-10:45 AM, prior to services.  Burial will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

Courtney Ann Osborn

On April 28, 2013 Courtney Ann Osborn returned peacefully to her loving Heavenly Father surrounded by her devoted family as a result of a tragic auto pedestrian accident. Courtney Ann Osborn (Midget, as she was called by her dad) was born on October 19, 1999, to Jacob Gregory Osborn and Janille Ann Givens Osborn in Logan, Utah.  Courtney is survived by her parents, Jacob and Janille Osborn; her brothers: Tyler, Tanner, and Cade Osborn; her sister, Chelsea Thomas; Grandparents: Alex and Renee’ Givens, Gregory and Kristine Osborn, and Great Grandmother: Iris Osborn. Also many aunts, uncles, and cousins who will miss her deeply.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 11:00 AM in the Santaquin Stake Center, 45 South 500 West, Santaquin, UT. Visitations will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 AM prior to the services BOTH at the LDS Church. Internment will be at the Goshen, Utah Cemetery.

LaRain A Goodall

LaRain A Goodall, 85, passed away April 23, 2013 in Santaquin from the cruel claws of Alzheimers.  He was born November 24, 1927 in Santaquin, the son of Parley M. and Laura Jerman Goodall.  He married Zaloma Leavitt December 20, 1954 in Logan and they were sealed in the Manti LDS Temple February 29, 1964.  Survivors include his wife, 5 sons, Tod (Darlene), Casey (Lauren), Daryn, JoDell (Shelly), Fernando (Angie); 2 daughters, DaLayn (Marc) Bing, DyAna Goodall; 17 grandchildren, Shad D. Goodall, Madison Bing, Tucker Bing, Grady Bing, Josh Goodall, Nathan Goodall, Cody Goodall, Kaden Goodall, Kyler Goodall, Tanya Smith, Teyanna Johnson, Tessa Anne Goodall, Lindsey Fisher, Kami Keig, Jeni Cornwall, Whitney Woodland, Emily Watson; 13 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elizabeth (Verness) Andrews and Vaudis (Boyd) Howarth; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Aileen. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, at 11 AM, at the Santaquin Stake Center, under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin. Interment will be in the Santaquin Cemetery with Military Rites by Santaquin American Legion, Post 84.

Eric Wade Thompson

Eric Wade Thompson passed away in the home of his parents, Charles and Ann Thompson, in Payson, Utah, on April 20, 2013. Eric was full of life. He was the kind of person who left his mark on everyone he met. Eric was born on December 11, 1967, at the Gunnison Valley Hospital. He dearly loved his two children, Aaron and Alex.  They were his center of gravity.  He loved and was loved by his brothers John, Daniel, and Luke, sister-in-law Jen, and his nephews and nieces.  He is also survived by his wife Darci.  There will be a graveside Memorial service for Eric at the Payson City Cemetery, on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 12:00 PM. Friends and family are invited to be there to share memories of Eric’s life.

Cathlene Annie Carter Caras

Cathlene Annie Carter Caras, 76, of Benjamin, Utah, peacefully left the cares of this world on April 14, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones on both sides of the veil. She was born February 24, 1937, to Reuben Eldridge Carter and Marinda Annie Menlove, in Spring Lake, Utah.  She married the man of her dreams, Col. Franklin A. Caras, on November 28, 1958, in Henderson, Nevada and began their life together in the United States Air Force.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple on January 4, 1978.  She is survived by her children: Anna Marie and David White; Tony and Lori Caras; Cathy and Kelly Finnegan; and Christopher and Marie Caras; along with 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and was ‘Mom’ or ‘Grandma’ to countless others.  Siblings: Fonnie Carter, William Carter (Jeanine); Verna Taylor (Andrew, deceased); Iona Spainhower (Merrin, deceased); Mac Carter (Michal), Curtis Carter (Geri).  Preceded in death by her parents; her husband and his parents, Angel and Mary Caras.  Siblings: Grove Carter; Dan Carter; Oliver and Rowene Knapp.  She also leaves behind her beloved Caras brothers and sisters. Viewing to be held at the Benjamin Ward building on Wednesday April 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and one hour before services.  Funeral held on Thursday April 18 at 11:00 AM.  Interment follows at the Benjamin Cemetery.

Douglas Smith Peterson

In loving memory of our Father, Husband, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Brother and Friend. Doug was born January 30, 1950 in Payson, Utah to Stanley and Colleen Smith Peterson. He married Brenda Provstgaard and they had two children, Patrick (Mary) Peterson and Lindsay Peterson. He later married Carol Brereton Alvey and loved her children, Shanna (Chad) Cushing; Greg; Melanie and Skylar Johnston. Together they had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Randy and Chugger. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marie and Tracey. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 3-6 PM at the Peteetneet Auditorium, 10 South 600 East, Payson, Utah.

Hazel Enone Bott Gay

Our beautiful, loving mother, wife, and grandmother, Hazel Enone Bott Gay passed away on March 22, 2013, after a long life of love and service to her family and friends. She was born on December 7, 1920, in Payson to Harry Bott and Hazel Jemima Kinder. She was raised in and around Payson, including Dividend, Utah, where her fondest memories were made and often brought to life, as she relived them by telling them to her family. She married Morden S. Gay on his 21^st birthday, in 1938, and they raised five children together. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.Her greatest desire was to stay with Kyle and have him go before her. But that was not to be. She has gone to be with daddy and make preparations to receive Kyle (and all the other family members) into her arms again on the other side.  Enone is survived by her children: M. Leon (Carolee) Gay, Nina (Larry) Carter, June (Boyd) Jackson, Gaylene Crow (Layne’s widow), and a brother, Wayne Bott of Murray. She has 19 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morden, a son, Layne, a brother, James Bott, a grandson, Calvin Jackson, and two grandchildren, Alex Jackson and Josef Gay. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 11:00 AM in the Payson 5th Ward Chapel, 711 South 600 East, in Payson, Utah. Friends may call Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 6- 8 PM, at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, in Payson, Utah, or at the church on Thursday, March 28, 2013, from 9:30–10:45 AM, prior to services. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

Myra Hiatt Lazenby Butler

Myra Hiatt Lazenby Butler, 91, of Payson, Utah, passed March 22, 2013, in Nephi, Utah.  Myra was born Sept. 19, 1921, in Payson, Utah to James Lafatte Hiatt and Ruby Kerr.  She married John Thomas (Jay) Lazenby on June 6, 1938.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.  Together they had four children: Colleen, Larry, Darlene, and Kevin.  She later married Wesley Dale Butler. Myra is survived by: her children Colleen (Jack) Ingram, Nephi, Ut; Kevin (Jamie) Lazenby, Heber, Ut.; daughter-in-law Ann Lazenby, Payson, Ut.; 16 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 34 great-great-grandchildren and 4 on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, both her spouses, two brothers; three sisters; two children: Darlene Lazenby Leonard Cooper; Larry J. Lazenby; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.   Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013, at 11 am in the Payson 15th Ward Chapel, 650 West 800 South, Payson, Utah.  Friends may call on the family Thursday, March 28, 2013, from 6 - 8 pm. at the Walker Funeral Home,587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah, and from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral.  Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Wesley Davis

Wesley Davis (83) passed away March 9, 2013, after a long illness. He was born August 24, 1928, to Shirley Washington Davis and Fannie Moore Davis in Wayne County Missouri.  Wes is survived by his wife, Helen Wilson Davis, Payson, his son Mark Wesley (Brenda) Davis, Genola; three grandchildren: Amanda Lynn (Justin) Cingolani, Payson, Amber Marie (Adam) Proctor, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Daniel Mark Davis, Salt Lake City; six great-grandsons: Jaxon and Anthony Cingolani; Kodi, Johnathan, Hayden, and Evan Proctor; a sister, Virginia Moore Bridgeton, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Jaye Davis, two sisters, and two brothers.  Funeral services were held in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on March 14, 2013. Interment was in Woodland Heights with full military honors.

Dona Mae Gates Pitts Linch Charlesworth

Dona Mae Gates Pitts Linch Charlesworth passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at her home in Santaquin, Utah, surrounded by her family. She was born in Park City, Utah, to Cliff and Thelma Gates on June 19, 1939. Survivors include: her husband, Lester, Santaquin, Ut.; children, James Ivan (Steven) Pitts, Kansas City, Mo.; Connie (Mary) Pitts, Ogden, Ut.; Dennie Ray (Stacie) Linch, Payson, Ut., and 3 sisters. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband (Dee Linch), husband (Shirley Pitts), one son (Curtis), 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Santaquin 13th Ward Chapel, 45 South 500 West, Santaquin. Friends may call on the family Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m at the same building. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Duane J Dockstader

Duane J Dockstader, age 68 of Payson, passed away quietly Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in his home. He was born July 27, 1944 in Payson, Utah to Raymond Bills and Minta Ewell Dockstader. He married Barbara Doreen Hill, June 24, 1978 in Payson, Utah. They were later sealed in the Provo, Utah LDS Temple. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; four sisters, Ila (Barry) Gibson; Lorna (Gene) Tippetts; Sandy (Keith) Shaw; Jackie Smith and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Max. Funeral services will be Friday, April 5, 2013, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson 2nd Ward Chapel, 274 South Main Street, where friends may call 9-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.

John Lee Anderson

John Lee Anderson, 69, died March 14, 2013, in Mesa, AZ. He was born August 24, 1943, in Oak City, Utah, to Mark B and Vada Allen Anderson.  He is survived by his wife Sarah A. Stewart, 3 children, Mark Wm. (Velia) Anderson, Mariann (Brad) Goodfellow, Paul John (Debbie) Anderson, and 12 grandchildren.   Graveside services will be held Monday, March 25, 2013 at 12 noon at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah, preceded by a visitation from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah.  

Jean Lindsay Hancock

Our sweet, tough and determined mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jean Lindsay Hancock, passed away March, 6, 2013 encircled by her family. Jean was born July 27, 1922, in an upstairs apartment on Main Street in Payson, Utah to Samuel Roland and Alta Knowlton Lindsay. She graduated from Payson High School and LDS Business College. She married the love of her life Harry J Hancock on the 4th of July, 1942, in Yakima, Washington. He was “the best looking guy in town.” Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She is survived by her children: H. Kim (Leonda) Hancock; Steve (Karen) Hancock; Suzy Tidwell; and Stacy Murdock. She is also survived by: 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild, and another on the way. She is also survived by her sisters: Afton L. Frisby, and Myrl L. Anderson. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry, and a sister Barbara Roper. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 11 AM, in the Payson Utah Stake Center, 650 West 800 South, Payson, Utah. Friends may call Monday, March 11, 2013, from 6 til 8 PM, at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, and from 9:45 til 10:45 AM, prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Wayne E. LeBaron

After a courageous eight-year battle with cancer, Wayne E. LeBaron passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2013. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on December 31, 1931, in Santaquin, Utah, to Lavina Greenhalgh and George Washington LeBaron. He married Shirlene Taylor in the Salt Lake City temple on October 24, 1957, and they had five children. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirlene, daughters Connie (Neal) Jensen, Karen (Max) Williams, Lori (Neil) Whitehead, and Diana (Mark) Bass, his son, Karl, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Wayne was preceded in death by his granddaughter Celia Ann Whitehead, his brothers Wendell, Merton, Arden and Norman, his sisters Phyllis Moon and Adele Stanley. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013 in the South Jordan Utah River Ridge Stake Center, 10168 South 1100 West South Jordan, Utah. Family and friends may call Wednesday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home at 1007 W South Jordan Pkwy (10600 South) South Jordan, Utah or Thursday morning at the Stake Center from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Laura Alvey Stickney

Laura Alvey Stickney, of Payson, Utah was received into the loving arms of her Father in Heaven on February 21, 2013 after a hard fought battle with recurring mental illness. Laura was born June 22, 1975, to Tom and April Alvey. She married her sweetheart, Jeremy Kent Stickney, on June 29, 1996. Laura is survived by her husband, Jeremy Kent Stickney, her three beautiful children, Audrina (17), Wesley (14), and TJ (11).  Laura is also survived by her parents, Tom and April Alvey of Payson, and her seven siblings:  Marie (Chris) Caras, Lynda Thomas, Kristine (Jeff) Burningham, Kathy (Rick)Nielsen, Matt Alvey, Suzanne (Shane) Westring, and Anita Alvey; brother-in-law, Brent Thomas; and sister-in-law, Jana Janssen. Laura also dearly loved Jeremy’s family, and is survived by in-laws: Kent Stickney (father-in-law); Cindy (Gordon) Bell (mother-in-law);  Jamie (Danny) McQuivey (sister-in-law); Shaun (Haeli) Stickney (brother-in-law); Roger and Doris Snyder, and William & Geneal Stickney (grandparents), many fond nieces and nephews, and “Tootsie,” her dog. The family would like to extend a special thanks to James and Joannie Saxton for their love and support of Laura. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 11 AM in the Payson 8th Ward Chapel, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah.  Friends may call on the family Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 6-8 PM, at the Walker Funeral home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, and from 9:45-10:45 AM, prior to the funeral service.  Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.  A Charitable fund has been set for Laura’s children.  Donations may be made at any America First Credit Union under the Stickney Children Fund.

Mary Lou McClellan Draper

Mary Lou McClellan Draper, age 83, passed away on February 18, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born August 14, 1929, in Payson, Utah, the daughter of Hyrum L. McClellan and Dorothy Gray. She married Wendell James Draper June 11, 1949 in Payson, Utah, and was later sealed in the Provo Temple. Survivors include: James Craig (Annette) Draper, Payson; Sandra (Reid) Nelson, Salem; and Scott Draper of Payson; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Fearn Brailsford and brother Brent McClellan. She was preceded in death by:  her husband, sister Pat Boyd, and brother Keith McClellan. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at 11:00 AM, in the Payson South Stake Center, 711 South 600 East, Payson.  Friends and family may visit Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Monday, February 25, from 6-8 PM, or at the church on Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 AM. Burial will be in the Payson Cemetery.

Rose Marie Wall

Rose Marie Thomas Wall passed away February 19, 2013, at her home in Santaquin with her husband, Verl, holding her hand. She was born February 6, 1930 to Frank and Louise Thomas in Newark, New Jersey. Rose was raised in the city with her two brothers, Frank (deceased) and Joseph Thomas (Montville, NJ). Rose and Verl met in Morristown, New Jersey, where they were both getting their first seeing eye dogs. They married May 2, 1953, in Newark. They were blessed with four children: Joe (Connie), Rose (Dennis), Robert (Toni) and Laura.  Also, eight grandchildren, Tracy, Jeremy, Kelbie, Kyler, Cody, Bryce, Kyle and Derrick; nine great grandchildren, Damon, Skyler, Dawson, Makayla, Triston, Atley, Bowen, Grady, Addilynn, and a baby girl arriving in June. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 22, at 2 PM at the Santaquin City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.

Emberlie Nickole Downey

2006-2013

Emberlie became a full-fledged angel on February 19, 2013.  She was already our angel on earth.  Emberlie was born to Dustin and Cassie Downey on June 17, 2006, in Provo, Utah. She is survived by her parents, Dustin and Cassie Downey, (Payson, Ut.); her brother Gage, (Payson, Ut.); Her grandparents, Nancy Gonzales, (Payson, Ut.); Dusty (Debbie) Downey, (Santaquin, Ut.); and Cecelia Gonzales, (Payson, Ut.); her great-grandparents, Barbara Gonzales, (Payson, Ut.); Sandra (Les) Camp, (St. George, Ut.); and Charles and Bonnie Gonzales, (Payson, Ut.); 6 aunts, 5 uncles and 7 cousins. She is preceded in death by two great-grandfathers, Silviano Gonzales and Robert (Bob) Downey, and her aunt, Faith Nicole Barney. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 11 AM, at the Payson 10th Ward Chapel, located at 730 W 500 S, Payson, Utah.  A viewing will be held from 9:30–10:45 AM, prior to the service. A viewing will also be held on Friday, February 22, from 6–8 PM, at the Walker Funeral Home, located at 587 S 100 W, in Payson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Emberlie Downey Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo bank.

Janice Ray Henline Lazenby

On February 17, 2013, our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed through the veil to reunite with those on the other side. Janice was born on April 29, 1939, in Magna, Utah to Alvie and Clara Lewellen Henline. She was the third of four daughters. She married Edwin Lazenby on April 11, 1957, and they raised four children. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Alvie and Clara Henline, and her husband, Edwin Dana Lazenby. She is survived by four children: Robert (Sherry) Lazenby, Santana Valley, AZ; Dana (Maxine) Lazenby, Apache Junction, AZ; Shari (Kevin) Davis, Payson, UT; Marian (Ronald) Coleman, Payson, UT; thirteen Grandchildren, twenty-six Great-grandchildren, and one Great-great-grandchild; three sisters: Luana (Ray) Baadsgaard, Pearl (John) Peters, and Sheila (Rudi) Wasserbaech; and a host of extended family and friends who dearly loved her, and she loved them. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 25, 2013, at 11 AM in the Payson 8^th Ward Chapel, 780 West 500 South, in Payson. Family and friends may call on Sunday, February 24, 2013, from 6–8 PM at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, in Payson, or from 9:45–10:45 AM on Monday at the church, prior to services.

Gene Colvin

Chone Euguene “Gene” Colvin, our beloved dad and the best grandpa in the world passed away peacefully on Feb 9, just 9 days short of his 88th birthday and was reunited with his sweetheart Charlotte. Gene was born on February 18, 1925, in Payson to Chone Earl and Fern Daley Colvin. He met the love of his life at the Ute Stampede and they were married on January 9, 1947, and they were married for 65 years. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. Together they had 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Gene is survived by three daughters, Charlene Montague, Julie Colvin, and Cindy (Lynn) Clark, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Also, many dear friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 16, 2013, 11:00 AM, in the Payson 3rd Ward Chapel, 274 South Main Street. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, from 6-8 PM, or at the church Saturday, 9:30-10:45 AM Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. The family would like to ask you to take a few minutes to write down a favorite memory of dad so that we can compile a memory book. We will have a basket to place them in.

Adele LeBaron Stanley

Our sweet mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Adele LeBaron Stanley, 88, of Santaquin, returned to be with our Heavenly Parents, her husband, and predeceased relatives on January 16, 2013. She was born in Santaquin on December 29, 1924, the fifth of seven children born to George Washington LeBaron,Jr. And Lavina Avanes Greenhalgh. She met the love of her life (Thays) at a dance following a Juab-Payson basketball game. She had long, flowing red hair and Thays described her as the prettiest girl he had ever seen. They courted and were married on September 9, 1943, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They raised three children and were life partners for 66 years, until Thays passed away on October 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband (Thays), her parents, one sister (Phyllis) and four brothers (Wendell, Merton, Arden and Norman). She is survived by three children, Carolyn of Cumming, Georgia, Norman (Carma) of Shelley, Idaho, and James (Karlene) of Santaquin, twelve grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services are at 11 AM Monday, January 21, at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East, with Bishop Art Adcock officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30-10:45 AM on the day of the funeral. Burial, Santaquin Cemetery.

Lucille Painter Ashworth

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Lucille Hansen Painter Ashworth, passed away January 18, 2013 at the home where she and her husband, Rulon, raised their six children in Santaquin, Utah. Lucille was born to Thomas and Sarah Rowbury Hansen May 27,1925, in Fountain Green, Utah.  She was welcomed into a family full of love that included her four brothers, Earl, Lane, Arthur, her twin Lewis, whom she adored, and her two sisters, Ruth and Donetta. On January 21, 1944 she married Rulon Jack Painter.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.  Together they had six beautiful children; Jack Painter (Sheila), Carol Webber (Ken), Ellen Bullock (Jim), Pat Hunter, Kenneth Painter (Tina), and her “Baby” Douglas Painter (Janette).  Rulon passed away July 5, 1980.  She later married Bill Ashworth who also preceded her in death. Lucille is survived by her daughters, Ellen and Patricia (both of Santaquin), and her sons, Kenneth (Payson) and Douglas (Spanish Fork), twenty grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren, seven great-great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  She is welcomed with open arms into Heaven by her parents, brothers and sisters, son Jack, daughter Carol, grandson Cody, and great granddaughter Faith. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 23 at 11 AM at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East.  A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening, from 6-8 PM, at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, and Wednesday, from 10-10:45 AM at the Stake Center prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin City Cemetery.

LaWela Kay Steele

LaWela Kay Steele, 81, of Santaquin, peacefully passed away January 2, 2013, after a courageous battle with COPD. LaWela was born March 30, 1931, in Goshen, Utah, to Ray and Blanche Lewis Kay. On December 30, 1949, she married her sweetheart, Mac Arthur Steele.  He preceded her in death in 1995. LaWela and Mac were the proud parents of five children: Alan (Caralee), Linda (Lonnie) Martinez, Jeff (Paige), Delray, and Jason (Arlana), all of Santaquin; also grandparents of fourteen and great-grandparents to twenty-four, with one on the way. She is survived by her children; brother, Delreese Kay; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arma Kay, Janice Steele, Darla and John Painter, Larry and Bev Steele, Peggy and Val Sorenson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Dan, a great-grandson, Kelton Roundy, brothers and sisters-in-law, Arlynn Steele, Clifton and Gayle Steele, Myrna Throckmorton Steele, and Jeanine and Jim Eva. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 11 AM at the LDS Chapel at 345 West 100 North.  Family and friends may gather at the church on Monday, from 6-8 PM, and Tuesday one hour prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin City Cemetery. 

Timothy Owen Davis (Tim)

Timothy Owen Davis, age 43, of Santaquin, returned to his Heavenly Father on December 23, 2012, due to an untimely tragic accident. Timothy was born on January 5, 1969, in Payson Utah to ElRay and Merelda (Smith) Davis, and lived in Santaquin throughout his life. He dearly loved his daughter, Savhanna, who was his pride and joy. He is survived by Savhanna, his mother, Merelda Davis, three brothers, Joseph Ray (Mary) Davis, Martin (Lynnae) Davis, of Santaquin Utah and Kevin (Shari) Davis of Cedar City, Utah; and one sister, Terry (Keven) Kester of Santaquin, Utah. He also had many nieces and nephews and extended family members who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his father, ElRay Davis, and a great nephew, Kayden Davis. On Friday, January 11, 2013, there will be a family gathering from 12-12:45 PM and a funeral service at 1 PM at the Santaquin 4^th Ward Stake Center, 545 North 200 East, Santaquin, Utah. Donations to help defray funeral costs can be made to the Tim Davis Donation Account at any Zions Bank. 

Carey Richard Harmer

Carey Richard Harmer passed away on November 16, 2012, after a long, hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma. Cary was born on April 14, 1953, to Richard Almon Harmer and Gwyn Chapman Harmer, in Payson, Utah. Carey is survived by his beloved mother, Gwyn, partner Jim Putman, brother Brent (Lynn), sister Cindy (Craig) Buys, three nieces, four nephews, three great-nieces, and eight great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and uncles, Joe Ahlin and Ken Chapman. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 1, at 12 PM, at the Payson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Huntsman Multiple Myeloma Unit, either online, at huntsmancancer.org, or by mail to 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112.

Jack Corbell Provstgaard

Our beloved father, Jack Corbell Provstgaard, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at the age of 88. Dad was born on June 26, 1924 ,to Willis and Irene Provstgaard. He was raised in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. Upon returning from service in WWII he met Joyce Nelson. It was love at first sight and they were married on Dec 13, 1947. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. Dad’s life was richly blessed when he married Joyce Bingham on Aug. 7, 2007. He has left a void in the hearts of Joyce and his daughters Jeannine (Doug Patten), Sharon (Karl Shuler) and Carlene (the late Randy Ingram) 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by Joyce’s daughters, Paula (Steve Haycock) and Claudia (Brian Bouck) 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Joyce Nelsen, his parents, his brother Tom Provstgaard, his son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Nov. 30, from 6-8 PM at Walker’s Mortuary, 587 South 100 West in Payson or prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:45 on Saturday. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1,at 11 AM, at the Payson 3rd Ward Church, 274 South Main, Payson (west of the Payson City Park). Interment will be in the Payson Cemetery with military rites. In lieu of flowers take someone you love out for a pineapple shake and when things get tough remember, “It will get better.”

Michael Scott LeBaron

Our beloved husband, father and brother, Michael Scott LeBaron, was called home to his Heavenly Father, on November 20, 2012, after a valiant 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Scott was born on January 24, 1963, to George Wendell and Nelda Topham LeBaron.  He was born and raised in Genola and Payson, later settling in Santaquin with his family. He married LynnAnn Larsen June 26, 1987 and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS Temple June 26, 2002.  Scott is survived by his wife, LynnAnn, and their three sons, Michael (Kenzie), Wesley and Devin; his brothers and sisters, Kathryn (David) West, Jay Draper, Wendy (Dean) Swenson, George LeBaron and Jane (Brent) York.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Dana Draper, a brother-in-law, Ned Dunford, and a nephew, Jeff Swenson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 24, at 11 AM, at the Santaquin Stake Center, 45 South 500 West.  Viewings will be held at the Stake Center on Friday from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin Cemetery.

William Morris Smith

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, William Morris Smith, age 100 of Genola, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012. He was born April 17, 1912, in Santaquin, Utah, to Willard H. and Sara Ellison Smith. He married Davida May Hardy Davidson, January 13, 1934 in Woodruff, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death August 2, 1997. Survivors include: his daughter, Marcia Gay and her husband Frank L. Garner, Genola; 10 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren and a brother, Lamar (Nelda) Smith, Spanish Fork. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Robert Nolan Davidson; two great-grandchildren, Celia Muhlestein, Alexander Casper; siblings, Edith Cox, Estella Nelson, Douglas A. and Russell Smith. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 17, 2012, 11:00 AM, in the Genola, Utah, LDS Chapel, located at Main and Center Streets. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6-8 PM, or at the church on Saturday, from 9:45-10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Santaquin, Utah Cemetery.

Charlotte Ruth Nielsen Colvin

As the rays of autumn sun turned the leaves to gold, Charlotte Colvin passed peacefully from this life into the arms of our Heavenly Father and waiting family on November 3, 2012.  Charlotte was born on September 15, 1929 in Eureka to Peter and Esther Nielsen. She married Gene Colvin on January 9, 1947, and they were later sealed in the Manti Temple. They celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary this year.   She is survived by her husband, Gene Colvin and their three daughters: Charlene Montague, Julie Colvin, and Cindy (Lynn) Clark. They have nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Lena Greenhalgh and Christie Kropf, and her grandson, Cody Clark.  Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Third Ward Chapel, 274 South Main Street in Payson.  A viewing will be held Friday, from 6-8 PM, at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West in Payson, and on Saturday, prior to the service, from 9- 10 AM.

Jennifer Sue Rosier Wickham

Jennifer Sue Rosier Wickham, at age 42, succumbed to complications from surgery on Sunday, October 28, 2012. On November 13, 1969 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana, Jennifer was the first born of John and Sue Rosier. Jennifer is survived by Dustin and Michelle Lewis; Allen Lewis; Lance and Autumn Lewis; Brian Wickham; John and Sue Rosier; Orris and Juana Stockwell; Amy and Stan McConkie; Jonathan Rosier; Thomas and Misty Rosier; Matthew Rosier; Emily Fitzgerald; Stephen Rosier; Rachael and Anthony Pezzanite; Laura and Dayne Barker; and Sarah Rosier; Floyd and Beverly Wickham; Aaron and Katie Wickham; Lynette and Amos Gorski; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 23 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Nathaniel and Jessica Wickham.  

Jeane Tervort Lundholm (Grandma Jeane)

Jeane Tervort Lundholm of Payson passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the age of 92. Born February 5, 1920, in Payson to Clyde and Hattie Tervort, Jeane was a friend to many in a city she adored. On November 9, 1951 she married Francis “Dale” Lundholm. Together they adopted four Native American children (two sons and two daughters), as well as cared for many foster children in their home. Jeane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law David and Rosemary Warner of Payson: siblings Dorothy Jones, Beverly Jacobsen (Ted), Carol Bennett (Ralph) Paul Tervort (Mary Jo), Louis Tervort (Carol); seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; Her sons, Jerry and Randy Lundholm; daughter, Gloria Jeane; siblings, Marilyn Van, Franklin and Gordon Tervort; also two grandchildren and three-great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012, at 11 AM, at the Payson Third Ward Chapel, 274 South Main St. Viewing will be Thursday, October 19, 2012, from 6-8 PM and Friday, from 9:45-10:45 AM at the church. Burial will be in the Payson Cemetery.  

Loretta S. Taylor

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother returned to our loving Heavenly Father, surrounded by her sweetheart and family in her home in Payson, Utah, on October 10, 2012. Loretta was born October 29, 1936, to parents Golden J Shugart and Geneve Porter Shugart, in Esclante, Utah. She grew up in Payson,Utah. She married Ferris Earley; they divorced. They had two children. She later had another daughter. Then she met and married Ronald McCamey; they had one son and later divorced. Then she and Duane met, and married on October 28, 1972. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple. Loretta is survived by her loving sweetheart Duane Taylor, beloved sister Owena (Gene) Ewell, children Jerry (MaryEllen) Earley, Lory (Howard) Page , Rochelle ( Glen) Klock, Gary McCamey; step-children Diane (Steve)Egan, Connie Pierce, Glenna (Mart) Gardner, Danny Taylor and Susan (Jim) Allen, her treasured grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brothers: Sharon, Jay, Dennis, and sister, LoRain; sons-in-law, David Pierce, Alan Jolley, Michael Albechten; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and nephews, Tim and Shane Ewell. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 18, 2012, 11 AM, in the Payson 15th Ward Chapel, 650 West 800 South. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Wednesday, 6-8 PM, or at the church on Thursday, from 9:45-10:45 AM. Interment will be at

Payson Cemetery.

Virginia Ann Duke Tensmeyer

1931 - 2012

Virginia Ann Duke Tensmeyer, age 80, of Payson, Utah, and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2012, in Provo, Utah.  She was born on October 21, 1931, in Portland, Oregon, to Wendell L. and Sina Watson Duke, the oldest of five daughters. She met Lowell Tensmeyer in 1953, and their first date was a Utah Symphony concert in the Salt Lake Tabernacle.  They married on June 21, 1954, in the Salt Lake Temple, and eventually settled in Indianapolis, where Lowell was employed as a research scientist at Eli Lilly. Virginia is survived by her husband, Lowell, of Payson UT, her sisters, Frances Merrell (Bountiful, UT), Merle Davis (Bob, Heber City, UT), Ella Manwaring (Phillip, Vernal, UT), and Laurel Allred (Richard, Murray, UT); her four children, Kermit (Kathie, Carrollton, TX), Lisa Hansen (Bill, Payson, UT), Richard (Linda, Fishers, IN), John (Vicki, Madeira, OH); twenty-one grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 16, at 12 PM, at the Maples Ward Building, 1494 S 930 W, Payson. Visitors may call on Monday, from 6-8 PM, at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 S100 W, Payson, and Tuesday morning, from 10:45-11:45 AM, at the Maples Ward Building. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Shirley Alene Hardman

Shirley Alene Hardman returned to her Heavenly Father peacefully on October 9, 2012, surrounded by her family while birds sang in the background. She was just one month short of her 70th wedding anniversary to her true love. She was born on May, 22nd 1926 to William and Nora Milliner in Kamas, Utah. She married the love of her life and best friend, Harry T. Hardman, on November 18, 1942, and was later sealed in the Manti Temple. She is survived by her husband Harry Hardman; son, Jerry Hardman; daughters, JoLynn (Michael) Tasker and Sharon (Kent) Brewer; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren; sister, Shana Van Waganer; and brother, Shirman (Mary) Milliner. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, and one granddaughter. A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 6-8 PM at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, UT. A viewing will also be held on Monday, October, 15, 2012 from 9:45-10:45 AM, followed by the funeral service, beginning at 11:00 AM, at the Payson 18th Ward Building, 482 West 1400 South, Payson.

Charles Patrick Driscoll

Charles Patrick Driscoll, age 32, of Payson, beloved son, brother,father, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly Friday, October 5,2012. “Pat” was born June 14, 1980 in Provo, Utah to Charles S. and Ann H.Driscoll. Survivors include: his parents; siblings, Ted Driscoll, Kjirsti Driscoll, Mary Taylor, all of Payson; Shanie Scott, Lockhart, TX; Pamela Huffingham, Jacksonville, Florida; daughters, Ellie, Savannah, Avery and McKenzie; fifteen nieces and nephews and three grandparents. Funeral services will be on Monday, October 15, 2012, at 1:00 PM, in the Payson 8th Ward Chapel, 780 West 500 South, where friends may call from 11 AM - 12:45 PM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Rosemary Ashworth Harward

Our dear mother, sister, and friend, Rosemary Ashworh Harward, passed away on October 7, 2012, due to complications from cancer. She was born April 25, 1951 in Payson, Utah, to Bill Ray Ashworth and Isabell Norma King. Rosemary grew up in Payson, where she graduated from Payson High School. Rosemary married Rex Young in October of 1967, and they were later divorced. "To that union were born four precious blessings whom were the love of her life." She married Elvin Harward on December 5, 2001. At that time six more children and their families were added into her life, each one bringing joy and friendship. Rosemary is survived by her husband, Elvin, her son Allan (Britteny) Young, Darius Penrod (Pam, deceased), Joe Dutson (Mistie, deceased); nine grandchildren; a brother, David (Lorie) Ashworth; a sister, Sharon (Brian) Huntsman; Marie Ashworth, her sister-in-law (Ray, deceased); and her step-children: Elvin L. (Sandy), Lisa (Morgan), Rick (Brenda), Julie (Doug), Mike (Bobbie Jo) and Kathy. She was preceded in death by her father Bill, her mother Isabell, her brothers Ray and Stephen Ashworth, infant son Brett, and daughters Pam and Mistie. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 13, 2012 at 11 AM at the Orem North Stake Center, 1000 North Main, Orem. A viewing will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Timpanogos Park Ward Building, located at 990 North 100 West, Orem, from 6-8 PM, and on Saturday at the Stake Center, from 9:30-10:30 AM, prior to the services.  Please note that the Friday viewing is at a different location than the funeral. Burial will be in the Payson Cemetery.

Afton R Haskell

Afton R Haskell, age 88 of Payson, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 1, 2012, after a long, happy life. He was born September 3, 1924, to LeRoy and Charlotta Carter Haskell, the seventh of nine children. He married Mary Lou Shaw on August 14, 1945, in the Manti Temple. They were married for sixty-one years, before she passed away in 2006. Afton and Mary Lou are the parents of four daughters: Linda Coray (Lynn), Spanish Fork, Utah; Patricia Ann (deceased) Mark Downing, Washington, Utah; Karen (Jerry) Fraughton, Parowan, Utah; Shawna (David) Wagaman, Highland, Utah; and a son, Chet (deceased). They are the proud grandparents of ten and great-grandparents of sixteen. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012, 12:30 PM at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, where friends may call Friday, from 6-8 PM, or Saturday, from 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the V.F.W.  

Alton Edwards Ekins

Alton Edwards Ekins passed away peacefully on September 24, 2012, at his home in Payson.  He was born September 20, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to Reed Rudolph Ekins and Lacy Edwards Ekins.  He and his twin brother, Paul, were taken home in shoe boxes they were so small at birth.  He had just celebrated his 80th birthday. He married Nancy Elizabeth Higginson on August 4, 1960, in the Idaho Falls Temple.  To this union have been born nine wonderful children: Brian (Laura) Ekins of Portland, OR; Barbara Jo (Vern) Taylor of Roseville, CA; Mark (Heather) Ekins of Colville, WA; Susan (Arthur) Eck of Gilbert, AZ; Paul (Kristin) of Salem, UT; Nina Ekins Jordan of Delta, UT; Karen (Tony) Pedersen of Delta; Rebecca (Jeffrey) Anderton of Payson, UT; Ashlee Ekins of Salt Lake City.  They are blessed with thirty grandchildren.  Other survivors are brothers Dr. S. L. Ekins (Sharon) of Genola, UT and Elmer Ekins of LaPoint, UT and sister-in-law Evelyn Ekins of Payson, UT.  He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 28, 2012, at 11:00 AM, in the LDS Chapel at 789 Arrowhead Trail Road, Payson. A viewing will be held Thursday evening, September 27, 2012, from 6-8 PM, in the same building, and again Friday, prior to services, beginning at 10 AM.  

Larry L. Howard

Our loving father, Larry L. Howard, age 75 of Payson, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2012, after a long, hard fight with cancer. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Payson, Utah, to Mary Ellen Topham and Walter Howard. He was raised by Wells and Vera Cloward. He married his Eternal Companion, Coleen Finlayson, December 12, 1968, in the Manti LDS Temple. She preceded him in death, October 16, 1998. Survivors include: his children, Rory E. (Andrea) Howard, Orem; Alan L. (Tara) Howard, Saratoga Springs; Jennifer (Shane) Christensen, Santaquin; Melissa (J.D.) Nielsen, Kaleen (David) Simiskey, all of Payson; 14 grandchildren and numerous foster grandchildren; siblings, Ernest Weldon Howard, Mary Estelle (Neal) Porter, both of Payson, Jewel Knell, Provo; Avis Christiano, New Jersey; Isabell Carroll, Alabama. He was preceded in death by: siblings, Walter Clifton Howard and Ethel May Howard. Funeral services will be on Monday, September 17, 2012, 11:00 AM, in the Payson First Ward Church, 225 South 400 East. Friends may call at> the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Sunday, 6-8 PM, or at the church on Monday, 9:45-10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.

Clinton Philip Ballard

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend Clinton Philip Ballard, age 32, of Payson, returned to his heavenly father Thursday, September 6, 2012. He was born on August 7, 1980, in Payson, Utah, to Stanley and Marilyn Ballard. Clint is survived by: his parents; two sisters, Brook (Zac) Davis, Keelie (Wyatt) Snow; his niece, Paris Davis; two nephews, Slade Davis and Vander Snow; his grandparents, Ted and Ethel Thomson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sterling and Rosamond Ballard, and his uncle, Kay Thomson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 11 AM, at the Mountain View 1st ward, 1128 East 100 South, Payson. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Monday, from 6-8 PM, or at the church on Tuesday, from 9:45-10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Jerry Lawrence Webster

June 25, 1937 ~ September 1, 2012

Jerry was born in Midvale, Utah, to Lyle Douglas Webster and Ann Eloise Dowding Webster. He was the fourth of eight children. He grew up in Midvale and attended Midvale Elementary and Midvale Junior High. He graduated from the Old Jordan High School where he met his sweetheart, Lois Wood. They were married on May 27, 1955. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 2004 they moved to Payson. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, children: Randy and RaNel Webster (Payson), Connie and Lewis May (Clinton), Christi and Russell Okerlund (Monroe), and Jim and Wendy Webster (Boise, Idaho); fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brothers Robert and Lee, Sisters Dorothy Webster, Jane Timothy, Donna Jones and Mary Webster. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John (Jack) Webster. Services were held Tuesday September 4, 2012, at 1 PM in the Midvale 4th Ward Building 7825 S Olympus St in Midvale. Interment at Redwood Memorial Estates 6500 S Redwood Road.  

Alan Maurice Carter

1935-2012

Alan Maurice Carter passed away peacefully Monday, September 3, at his home in Genola, surrounded by those who dearly loved him. He was born August 10, 1935, in Santaquin, Utah. He was the son of Leslie Floyd Carter and Arvilla Salisbury Carter. He was raised in Santaquin, Utah. He later met and married his sweetheart, Janet Noriene Jensen on July 9, 1954 in the Manti Temple. Alan was survived by his wife of 58 years. They made their home in Genola and had six children. Sheila Noriene Robison (Hale), Alan Delbert Carter (Cindy), Karen Kay Staheli (Roy), the late Michael Ray Carter, Christine Tervort (Frank), Justin Jensen Carter (Toni) all from and in Genola, Utah. He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren; and 47 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Terry Carter and Merrill Carter. He was preceded in death by his son, parents, sister Maxine Hudson and brother Floyd Carter. A viewing will be held at the Brown Family Funeral Home, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin Utah, on Friday September 7th from 6-8 PM.Funeral Services will be held at the Genola Church on the corner of Center and Main Saturday, September 8, at 11 AM, with a viewing prior to the services from 10-10:45 am. Interment will be in the Goshen Cemetery.

Maxine Taylor

Maxine Blain Taylor, 84, of Payson, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012, in Payson, UT. Maxine was born on June 5, 1928, to Arthur and Ruth Pearl Robbins Blain. She married Glen Taylor on May 23, 1946.  They were later sealed together in the Provo LDS Temple. She is survived by three children: Sarah (Brent) Johns of Payson; Glen (Janet) Taylor of Sandy; and Kim (Bill) Hudson of Spanish Fork; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; 4 siblings, Orpha Taylor, Dale, Ivan, and Archie Blain; and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Mt. View 4th Ward Chapel, 681 East 500 North, Payson.  Friends and family may call at the church from 10:00-11:45 AM, prior to the services.  A special viewing will be held that same morning, from 9:00-9:30 AM, at the Parkway Health Center.  Interment will be in the Payson City Cemeter

Leora Yvonne Merrill Bjarnson

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Leora Yvonne Merrill Bjarnson, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She lived 84 wonderful years. She was born October 27, 1927, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Joseph Ernest and Grace Anna Nielsen Merrill. She married Shirley Eugene Bjarnson, > December 4, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Survivors include: her loving children, Mark (Karen); Alan (Janell); Cindy (Rick) Anderson; DeAnn (David) Oryall; Tracy (Joyce); Annette (Von) Menlove; 31 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and a sister, JoAnn Mansfield. She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Linda Taylor and her siblings, Arlene VanArden and Roger Ernest Merrill. Funeral services will be Monday, August 20, 2012, 11 AM, in the Mtn. View 2nd Ward Chapel, 75 South 600 East, Payson. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, on Sunday, from 6-8 PM, or at the church on Monday, from 9:45-10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Curtis Alma Lofgran

Curtis Alma Lofgran, 92, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at McKay-Dee Hospital. He was born August 11, 1920, in Santaquin, Utah, to Alma Harris and Eva Lenora Greenhalgh Lofgran. He was raised and educated in Santaquin. He married JEanne Argyle on July 9, 1946 in Payson, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on July 20, 1963. She preceded him in death January 21, 1994. On April 26, 1997, Curtis married Marge Helen Gilson Worthen in Layton, Utah. Curtis is survived by his wife, Marge, Clearfield; his children, Linda (Kent) Norton, Santaquin; Julie (Craig) Beardall, Santaquin; Robert (Linda) Lofgran, Rexburg, ID; step-children, Diane (Bill) Lange, Layton; Gary Ken Worthen, Brigham City; Kelly Dean Worthen, Clearfield; 13 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, William (Faun) Lofgran and Gary (Connie) Lofgran, both of Nephi. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife JEanne, sister Helen Wilkey, brother Blaine Lofgran, step-daughter Terri Brown, and one great-granddaughter, Juliet Rose Lofgran. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 17,^, at 11 AM at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. The family will meet with friends Thursday from 6-8 PM and Friday from 9:45-10:45 AM at the mortuary. Additional services will be held Saturday, August 18,^, at 11 AM at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East. The family will meet with friends from 9:45 to 10:45 at the Stake Center. Interment, Santaquin Cemetery, where Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 84.

Karen Marie Buys

1952-2012

Karen Marie Buys, age 60, passed away in her home on August 7, 2012.  She was born on May 25, 1952, in Payson, Utah, to Ray A. and Marie Patton Buys. She married Kirk C. Jacobson on January 15, 1971; they later divorced. They had three children together: Kory, Koby, and Kristopher.  She is survived by her sons, Kory K. Jacobson of Spanish Fork, UT, and Kristopher R. (SheraLee) Jacobson of Nephi, UT; and three grandchildren: KeeshaLee, Wyatt, and Kristopher Koby; brothers Jerry (Erma), Keith (Linette), Kenny (Marion), Steven “Biz” (Kathy) Buys all of Payson, Utah; a sister Linda Rae (Keith) of LaVerkin, Utah; also, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Koby. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, August 13, 2012, in the Walker Mortuary, located at 587 South 100 West, Payson, UT.

Cody Hunter

William Cody Hunter joined his dad in heaven on Monday, August 6, 2012, due to an ATV accident.  Cody was a loving husband, son, father, and brother.  Everyone who met Cody loved him.  He loved to joke and tease.  He especially liked to torment his sister– that’s how he showed his love for her.  He was always the life of the party. He is survived by his wife, Kristy, son Hayden, daughter, Kennady “Gwills,” his mom, Pat Hunter, step-mom, Claudia, two brothers, Clint (also his best friend) and Nevada, sister, Amy and step-brother, Nick.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Ed Hunter, and many others. Funeral services will be Friday, August 10 at 11 AM at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Thursday from 6-8 PM and Friday, at the church, from 9:45-10:45 AM.  Burial will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

Zachary A Westover

Our kind and beloved son, brother, grandson and friend, Zachary A Westover, age 16, of Santaquin, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012.  He was born January 23, 1996, in Payson, Utah, to Mark Justin and Rebecca Lee Holm Westover.  Zachary is survived by his parents, his sister Mckenzie, his brothers Justin, Brayden, and Landyn, all of Santaquin; his grandparents, Edwin L. and LaDean Westover of Santaquin, and Frank and Kenna Holm of Payson; and numerous aunts uncles and cousins.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 1, at 11 AM, at the Santaquin Stake Center, 45 South 500 West.  A viewing will be held at the Stake Center, Tuesday, July 31, from 6-8 PM and Wednesday, from 9:30-10:30 AM.  Interment will be in the Santaquin Cemetery, under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.  

Ada Henderson Johnson

Ada Lorena Thorvaldson Henderson Johnson, age 101, passed away July 26, 2012, in Santaquin.  She was born October 2, 1910 in Tintic Junction, Utah, to Thurber and Ada Leona Dixon Thorvaldson.  She married Clarence Henderson May 9, 1928 in Salt Lake City.  He died October of 1947.  She later married Doyle George Johnson October 3, 1963 in Salt Lake City and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Merle Henderson (Sherman) Jones, Santaquin; brother, Joel Dixon Thorvaldson; son-in-law, Blain Jones, Layton; son-in-law, Kenneth (Audrey) Fowles, Delta; grandchildren, Lamarr & Cindy Jones, Payson, Rene’ Collett, Springville, Russell & Deb Jones, Delta, Aaron & Julie Jones, Santaquin, Kevin & Cheryl Jones, Delta, Norman & Carolyn Jones, Provo, Janiece Jones, Layton, Ross & Leslie Jones, San Antonio, Texas, Sherrie & Greg Nielson, Alpine, Randy & Rebecca Fowles, Delta, Lisa Fowles, Delta; 72 great grandchildren and 70 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two daughters, Norma Jones and Bernice Fowles, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 31, at 11:00 AM at the Santaquin Third Ward, at 45 South 500 West, Santaquin.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, on Monday, from 7-9 PM, and and Tuesday at the church, from 9-10:45 AM, prior to services.  Interment, Santaquin Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Haskell Downing

Patricia Ann Haskell Downing beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend was called home Friday, July 20, 2012. She left her hand print on the hearts of many people and touched many lives with her love. Forever, for always, and no matter what, we love you. She is preceded in death by her son, Sidney David Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Mark E. Downing, and her children Perry (Caroline) Thomas, Michelle Thomas, Nena (Joshua) Cox, Crystal (David) Hardy, Allison (Loni) Strasburg, Sunshine (Max) AhQuinn, and Melanie (Tommy) Kessinger; twenty grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Graveside services to be held at Santaquin City Cemetery, 300 South 100 East, on July 28, 2012, at 11 AM.

George Douglas Davis

October 21, 1930 – July 3, 2012

George Douglas Davis (Doug) left this life to return to his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2012, supported by his family and loved ones. He was surrounded by joy and laughter, and was given full patriotic military honors by the staff of the VA Hospital. He had finally won his years-long battle with Alzheimer’s. Doug was married to Barbara Jean Walton Davis for thirty-seven years (later divorced) and they did all in their power to hold their family together as one. They had nine children: Douglas (Miriam), Lydia (Lars), Wendy (Mike), Eric (Sherri), Janet (Brock), Darian (Scott), Christine (Mike), Jamie (Cori), and Micheal (who preceded him in death). His life was blessed by 34 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings Georgia Allen, Iris Hamilton, Darryl Davis, and Carol Peay. He we preceded in death by his siblings, John Arthur Davis, Howard Dale Davis, Imogene Panzica, Rhea Mae Rivera, and Geraldine Davis. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 14, at 11 AM, at the LDS Chapel at, 780 West 500 South, in Payson, Utah. Friends of the family are invited to call Friday evening, from 6–8 PM, at Walker Mortuary (587 S. 100 W. Payson, Utah) or an hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery.

Henry Lawrence Mower

Henry Lawrence Mower left us peacefully June 29, 2012, two months shy of his 93rd birthday.  He is now reunited with his wife, the late Betty Hiatt Mower, after two long years without her. He was born August 28, 1919, in Fairview, Utah, to Ray and Florence Spence Mower. Survivors include: children Larry Q. (Zenith), Kirk, Colorado; Janet (Ted) Salazar, Mesa, Arizona; Paul J. (Bunny), Payson; Lynda (Byron) Sargent, Springville; Joe (Debbi), Price; Merilee Jones, Orem; twenty grandchildren; fifty-eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, one great grandchild, four brothers, six sisters, his parents, and his wife. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 11:00 AM, in the Payson 18th Ward, 482 West 1400 South.  Friends may call at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson on Monday July 2, 2012, from 6-8 PM, or at the church one hour prior to services.

Norma Russell Tipton

Norma Russell Tipton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was born June 1, 1922, in Mesa, Arizona, to Henry Franklin and Julia Fish Russell. She married Vernon John Tipton February 13, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, and was sealed two weeks later in the Salt Lake Temple. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her five children: Dianne King, Jay Vernon, Russell Thomas, Marsha (John) Jacobson, and David John (Margaret); brother Joseph L. (Alta) Russell; sister Betty R. (L Wood) Haymond; sisters-in-law Helen T. Bringhurst and Lurline R. Russell; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon J. Tipton; sisters Dorothy R. Norton, Billie Allred, Hazel Lee Dribb; brother Cyrus Russell; and great-granddaughter Haley R. King. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 11:00 am in the Springville Stake Center, located at 245 South 600 East, Springville, Utah. Family may call at a private viewing prior to services from 9-10 AM, and friends are welcome to attend a public viewing from 10-10:45 AM. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.

Fern Peterson Johnson

Fern Peterson Johnson passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012, at her home in Payson. She wass 88. She was born October 10, 1923 in Loa, Utah, to Thomas Jerid and Margaret Elen Taylor Peterson. She married Ellis Jonas Johnson In Malad, Idaho, on September 17, 1941. They were later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple, on October 7, 2006. She is survived by: her children, Steven (Arty) Johnson, Glenna Johnson, Craig Johnson, and Lori (Dell) Nuttall; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and her sister, June Phillips. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ellis; sons, Rodger E. and Kenneth J. Johnson; grandson, Alan Johnson; her parents; brothers, Lloyd, Jay, Archie, Carl, and Clive and a sister, Ruth Williams. Graveside services will be Monday, June 18, 2012, 12:30 PM, at the Santaquin Cemetery, 300 South 100 East. Family and friends may call at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, on Monday, from 11:00-12:00 noon.

Bryan W. Deuel

Bryan W. Deuel, 62 of Santaquin, passed away June 5, 2012.  He was born August 16, 1949 in Payson to Carrol and Beth Rasmussen Deuel. He is survived by brothers, John (Jeneil) Deuel, Santaquin; Brent (Connie) Deuel, Spanish Fork; and many nieces and nephews who love him dearly, as well as his little dog Dolly.  He will be sorely missed.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Richard, and a sister Marsha.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 9, at 11:00 AM at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East, where friends may call from 9:45-10:45 AM, prior to services.  Interment Santaquin Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.

Lester Dale “Moe” Sands

Lester Dale “Moe” Sands passed away on June 2, 2012, after battling a long illness. He was born November 9, 1968, to Ernest Sands Sr and Penelope Zellers in Gary, Indiana. He is survived by: his wife, Shanalee Crook Sands and six children, Nathan, Natalie, Nick, Jessica, Samantha, and Caleb; one grandaughter, Hailey. Also survived by: his ex-wife, Lori Thomas Sands; one brother and four sisters, Ruthann Ross (Steve), Gail Sands, Ernie Sands, Michelle Moore, and Misty Wheeler (Paul); and thirteen nieces and nephews, and a great-niece. Lester is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Kathy LaRae Riches Crook; and a brother-in-law, Everett Moore and grandparents. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.

Annette Pierce

Annette Pierce, 55 of Genola, died peacefully, Friday, May 25, 2012, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born December 18, 1956, in Provo, to Arlo E. and Elva Pierce. Services will be Friday, 11 AM at the Genola LDS Ward Chapel, located at corner of Center and Main Street. Friends may call at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, on Thursday from 6-8 PM, or Friday, at the church, one hour prior to services.  Burial will be in the Genola City Cemetery.

Fornia LaRue Prue

1949 – 2012

Fornia LaRae Prue, 62, passed quietly away on May 24, 2012, surrounded by loved ones at Intermountain Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1949, in Provo, Utah, to Kent A and Fornia May Peterson Prue.  She is survived by her seven brothers and one sister: William K. (JoAnn) Prue, of Orem; Richard A. (Judy) Prue, of Fairview; Jesse R. (MaryAnn) Prue, of Cornelia, Georgia; Gerald L. (Patricia) Prue, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania; Charles (Nita) Prue, of Spanish Fork; David R. (Lucille) Prue, of Lake Shore; Denise (Doug) Rohbock, of Santaquin; Doren (Cherie) Prue, of Orem; and countless nephews and nieces.  She was preceded in death by both parents.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 1, 2012, at East Lawn Memorial Hills, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Thursday, May 31, from 6-8:00 PM and Friday from 9:30-10:30 AM, prior to services at the cemetery.

Horace Larry Burton

Horace Larry Burton peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on February 7, 2012. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the  Payson 11th Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North Payson.  A viewing will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 6 til 8 pm. at the Walker Funeral Home 587 South 100 West, Payson, and from 9:45 til 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.  Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery with full Military Rites.

Ella Mary Winn Dean

Ella Mary Winn Dean, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother, neighbor and friend passed away January 28¸ 2012, at the Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah, at the age of 90. There will be a viewing February 2, 2012 from 9:30 to 10:45 am at the Roosevelt West Stake Center 150 S Skyline Drive, Roosevelt, Utah. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Martha Ellen Ashby Tanner

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21st at 12:00 p.m. at the Park Ward LDS Chapel in Payson, 110 South 300 West. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the church. She will be buried in the Payson Cemetery.

Geraldine Brandon Thomsen

Geraldine (Jerry) Brandon Thomsen, age 91, of Payson, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 15, 2012, at Mountain View Hospital, and is now reunited with her loving husband Bill after being apart for nearly ten years. She was born November 8, 1920 in Payson, Utah, the daughter of Ingwald I. Brandon and Emma Andreason.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM, in the Mtn. View Stake Center, 75 South 600 East, Payson. Friends and family may visit Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Wednesday, January 18, 6-8:00 PM or at the church Thursday, 9:45-10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Gordon Niles (“Boots”) Barnett

Gordon Niles (“Boots”) Barnett, 86, longtime resident of Payson, UT, passed away on January 3, 2012, in Overland Park, KS, of complications following intestinal surgery. He was born January 11, 1925, in Payson, UT, to Leonard Orville (Boots, Sr.) and Zora Fay Vest Barnett. Friends and family are invited to the funeral services in celebration of his life on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at the Peteetneet Academy, 10 South 600 East, Payson, UT. Burial and full military rites will follow at the Payson City Cemetery. Military rites are to be performed by the Utah National Guard Military Honors Unit from Camp Williams.