Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

PHYLLIS SCHRAMM

Phyllis Rae Jones Schramm (89) passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on March 30, 2018. She was born in Blanding, Utah to Alma and Marion Jones, the oldest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband C.C. Schramm, her son Raymond and daughter in-law Karen. She is survived by her daughters:  Karla (Keith) Dye, Roberta (David) Merrill and Heidi (Rich) Kramer. She has fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held Thursday April 5th, 6:30-8:00 pm at Walker Mortuary, 587 S 100 W in Payson, Utah. Funeral services will be held in the Grandview Chapel, 1555 N 1350 W Provo, Utahat 11:00 am. Viewing one hour prior to service. Internment will be in the Blanding Utah cemetery.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

Lavon "Junior" Ross

Our beloved husband and father Lavon Ross passed away Thursday, March
22, 2018 at the age of 90. He was a resident of Santaquin for most of
his life, raising their family with his wonderful wife of 71 years,
Maurine Topham Ross.

Lavon had numerous occupations throughout his life; Santaquin City
Marshal, a farmer, fur buyer, business owner and land developer, to
name a few. Everything he did his wife and family were included. He
will be truly missed by them.

Lavon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  After 55 years of marriage, he and Maurine were sealed for time and eternity in the Manti Temple. He loved our Savior and was known as a hardworking, honorable and honest man.

Lavon is survived by his eternal companion and best friend Maurine, his loving son Jerry (Marilyn), his devoted daughter Marianne Stevenson, 10 Grandchildren, 17 Great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 brother-in-law and 3
sisters-in-laws.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sons; Michael, Jan, and Bradford, son-in-law Brent Stevenson, 2 brothers and many dear friends.

The family would like to thank the staff of Seasons of Santaquin, I-care Home Health and Hospice, special care giver Kori Vermer, Santaquin 2nd Ward and all of our dear family and friends for their love and support.

Graveside services with military rites will be Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Santaquin City Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Santaquin East Bench Church, 250 South 580 East, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Share condolences at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

Deanna Huish Hansen Obituary

1947-2018

Deanna Huish Hansen, 70, of Payson, Utah passed away March 23, 2018 after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born in American Fork, UT, on April 11, 1947, to Daryl Edward and Lillian Sjoberg Huish. They lived in Pleasant Grove. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1965.

As a youth she loved to work on the family and neighboring farms picking fruit. Deanna always wanted to be a nurse. She had the opportunity for "On the Job Training' through Pleasant Grove High School. She also volunteered as a Pink Lady at the American Fork Hospital for 3 years. She graduated from the Practical Nursing Course in August 1966, and after passing the state board exam in October 1966, became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

She was married to Val Christiansen in November 1965; they were later divorced. She raised their two boys (Mike & Jeff) alone, until she met the Love of her Life, Sweetheart, and Eternal Companion, Edward Lou Hansen. Ed loved her two boys as his own; he later adopted them. Ed and Deanna were married December 1975 creating an eternal family of 'yours', 'mine' and later 'ours'.

Deanna had a deep love for her family, children & grandchildren. They were her world!! When not with her family, she loved sewing, quilting, scouting, gardening, canning, running with Payson Ambulance for 11 years, traveling, humanitarian efforts, Family History, camping & being involved with Daughters of Utah Pioneers.  Deanna was instrumental in starting the Payson Chapter of Days for Girls, which has touched many lives, both locally and internationally. During her time with Days for Girls she facilitated completing 10,000 kits, $100,000 in donations, 300,000 hours of service with 10,000 girls receiving education, dignity & pride.

Deanna and Ed bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle and loved to take off and go for a Harley ride every chance they got.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed serving in many callings over the years, including Den Leader, Scout Committee Chairman, Young Women's Leader, Ward and Stake Relief Society & Primary Presidencies, and many other callings.

Together, she and Ed served as Stake Missionaries, served a two-year mission to the Mormon Historic Handcart Sites in Wyoming (Martin's Cove), they served as ordinance workers in the Provo Temple, and she was currently serving as ordinance worker in the Payson Temple.

She is survived by their 7 children, Steve (Judy) Hansen, Vicki (Chad) Dalrymple, Mike (Chris) Hansen, Jeff (Lori) Hansen, Pattie (Henry) Ebell, Julie Richards, Emilee (Ryan) Wilson, 22 grandchildren, & 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Eternal Companion, Ed, parents, sister Darylynn, and brother, Gary.

Services will be held Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Payson 11th Ward chapel located at 902 West 400 North, Pavson. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, March 28, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the same church or on Thursday from 9:00-10:30 AM prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Bonnie Ballard, and her numerous doctors and nurses during her cancer treatments.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Days for Girls Scholarship fund https://donate.davsforgirls.org/team/161954

PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY ~ Payson Historical Society: PAYSON LDS SEMINARIES

Pictured above is the Page-Harding Home, 300 South Main,
Payson, Utah, where the first Junior Seminary was held.

Since 1912, the LDS Seminaries and Institutes of Religion of the Church Educational System
have been a vital force for good in the lives of thousands of Latter-day Saint young people. What
is now a worldwide program had its beginnings in Salt Lake City in 1912 with the first seminary;
the University of Idaho had the first institute of religion in 1928.

When the seminary program began, it was back in 1912. It was a local Salt Lake City program.
It was later expanded to other schools in Utah. Many of the areas where church members live,
the seminary program is held early in the morning hours since there is not released time given
to any faith to have religious classes during the regular school day.

In the fall of 1925 the LDS Seminary program was instituted as a side issue of study at Payson
High School.

Find the rest of the story in next week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

BETH HALL

Beth Esther Swenson Hall was born September 2, 1923 to Swedish immigrants Dan Arthur and Margret Hellberg Swenson.  She passed away Thursday March 15, 2018 at age 94.

Beth married her sweetheart, Jay Markham Hall, on Dec. 20, 1945 in the Logan LDS Temple. They had 59 wonderful years together before Jay passed away in 2004. Through Jay’s employment with USU they lived in Shiraz, Iran, and Loa, Fillmore, Brigham City, and Price, Utah and retired to Payson in 1981. Together they served two LDS missions in St. Louis, MO and Boston, MA. They served as ordinance workers in the Provo Temple for over 20 years. The most important things in Beth’s life were her faith and her family.

She is survived by 1 sister, Margaret Woodbury, Provo, UT and 7 children: Dan (Kathy), Pleasanton, CA; Kent (Janie), Payson, UT; Robert (Corin), Vineyard, UT; Mary Ann (Lloyd) Marchant, Madison, MO; Patty (Arlen) Tanner, Lee’s Summit, MO; Chell (Cindy) Winegar, Carlin, NV; Tammy (Tracy) Larsen, Lee’s Summit, MO. She has 44 grandchildren and 70 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24, 2018, 11:00 a.m in the Page LDS Ward Chapel, 711 S. 600 E. Payson. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing at the church, Friday 6-8:00 PM or Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.premierfuneral.com.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

Bonnie Joyce Clement Kay Olson

Bonnie Kay Olson, age 87 of Santaquin, Utah, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Payson, Utah. She was born September 13, 1930 in Provo, Utah to Darius Salem and Ina Larsen Clement, the oldest of three children. She married Owen Don Kay on April 5, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He passed away March 19, 2004. Bonnie later married Myron V. Olson on February 12, 2011. He passed away September 7, 2015.

Bonnie was raised in Eureka, where she attended school and was involved in many activities including the band, as the drum majorette. She graduated from Tintic High School in 1948.

Bonnie worked at Lairds Market and Centennial Mine doing clerical work in Eureka. She was a clerk at the U.S. Post Office in Santaquin for 5 years then as Post Master for 18 years. She retired November 20, 1992. Bonnie was an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Roto Remus Club and the Santaquin Senior Citizens for many years. She was a member of the LDS Church serving in many capacities.

Bonnie enjoyed reading, quilting, sewing, crocheting and decorating her home for Christmas. Most of all she loved her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

Bonnie is survived by her daughters; Janice Memmott, Elizabeth (Mike) Robertson, both of Santaquin; 6 grandchildren; Jared, Keven, Brett, Chad, Kimberly and Tyson, 22 great grandchildren, step children; Mike Olson, Deanne Van Ausdal, Dan Olson and Scott Olson, sister Lael Lofgran and brother, Dee (Margie) Clement.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Don Kay and Myron Olson, son-in-law Ronny Memmott.

The family would like to thank the staff at Country Lane, Paige Steele and Holly Gardiner for their care and love they gave to Mom.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Santaquin LDS Stake Center, 45 South 500 West. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah and on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery.

Junior Cultus Club Gives Funds To People Preserving Peteetneet

“For it is in giving that we receive.” ― Francis of Assisi

Today, Payson Junior Cultus Club gave $300 to the People Preserving Peteetneet, funding
designated for PPP’s needs.  Pictured at the southeast staircase in the Peteetneet Museum’s
main foyer are (front, main floor, left-right) Payson Cultus Club’s Jane Moon, Club President
Dawna Stewart, and Dale Barnett, People Preserving Peteetneet President; standing along
the staircase (from bottom-top) are Club Treasurer Karen Riding, Wendy Harn, and Club
Vice-President Betty Quinn.  Look for the complete story in next week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.

In This Week's Edition Of The Payson Chronicle

Available on stands and in mailboxes this week.

PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY Payson Historical Society SIMONS-WIGHTMAN BUILDINGS

PICTURED: The Elite Café

In 1891, the Simons Block Building at 86 South Main was constructed by Orrawell Simons. An adjoining building was later constructed in 1898 by Joseph Wightman. The combined structures are now known as the Simons-Wightman Building. Each of the two buildings has their own individual design in the brickwork. The Simons Building at one time housed the local newspaper offices and a lawyers office In 1916, the Simons Building, the south part of the two adjoining buildings, was sold to Leo and Amy Vest. They established the Elite Café on the Main Street level of the building. They lived in the apartment on the upper floor of the building.  Read more about this historical gem in the next print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Santaquin LDS 14th Ward Family Contributes Life-Enhancing Kits To Refugees

PICTURED are Santaquin 14th Ward Humanitarian Deborah Nielsen (left) and (right) Leonard Baglawa, BS-COHE, Executive Director of UCRPC.

A partitioned gymnasium in a West Santaquin LDS chapel served as a temporary assembly station, February 24, for building kits comprised of hygiene and household items that are often taken for granted.  Santaquin 14th LDS Ward members traveled icy roads to spend their Saturday morning that day in the service of strangers arriving in Utah as refugees from war torn countries.Find the rest of the story in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

Thora Christensen Behling

 

Thora Christensen Behling, 88, of Payson, Utah passed away on March 10, 2018. Thora was born
on July 18, 1929 in Tremonton, Utah to her loving parents Joseph William Christensen and Florence
Johnson. Thora married the love of her life Rex Lee Behling on July 21, 1950 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Together they had 8 children they loved and adored.

Thora graduated from Snow College with an Associate's degree. She served a full time LDS mission
with her husband to Western Samoa where her love for the gospel grew. Thora was a devoted home-
maker and mother who loved to serve those around her. She loved being a part of the Daughters
of Utah Pioneers, serving as a temple worker and cherished being a grandmother. She is so proud
of her grandchildren serving full time missions: Sophie Behling, Shalea Miller and Kurtis Thatcher;
and great-grandson Michael Abbott.

Thora is survived by 7 of her children; Linda (Gary) Abbott (Payson), LeAnn (Rod) Newman (Spring
Lake), Laura Schroeder (Panguitch), Richard (Christine) Behling (Spring Lake), Thora Lisa (Gordon)
Thatcher (Arizona), Joseph (Holly) Behling (Ammon) and Leah (Shane) Miller (Eagle Mountain); 39
grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and 6 more on the way, her brother William "Bill" Christensen
(Provo) and a Son in law Ray Balhorn. She is preceded in death by her husband Rex Lee Behling,
a daughter Lois Balhorn, granddaughter Penny Schroeder and grandson Kenneth Abbott.

The family would like to thank the Elkridge Assisted Living Staff, Canyon Hospice Nurses, Marcella,
Heather, and grandchildren for the wonderful care and support they gave to Thora.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:00 located at the Mt. Nebo Stake Center
608 West 1400 South Payson, Utah. Friends and family may visit Friday, March 16, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
at Walker Funeral Home 587 South 100 West Payson, Utah and from 9:45-10:45 prior to funeral
services.

Condolences can be sent to the family at walkerobits.com.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

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

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

ROBERT "BOB" DAILEY

Robert “Bob” Dale Dailey of Payson, Utah peacefully passed away on March 8, 2018.  Bob, the son of Millard and Thelma Dailey, was born in Crookston, Minnesota on July 29, 1938. He grew up in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota along with his older brother George, and his most beloved sister, Vivian Seltman. He attended Lafayette High School, and upon graduation attended Bemidji State University.

Bob moved to Washington State where he worked at Longview Fibre for thirty-six years, during which time he was promoted to box plant manager, he retired in 2003.  His kind heart and easy-going manner resulted in him being respected and loved by those who worked for him. 

He married his wife, Sondra, on December 21, 1991.  Bob and Sondra resided in Longview, Washington and upon his retirement moved to Payson, Utah in 2003.

Throughout his life Bob has enjoyed various activities, such as baseball, white-water rafting, golfing, and fishing. He will be most remembered for his love of woodcarving, and the endless joy it brought him. 

Bob’s ultimate joy came when he was surrounded by his cherished friends and family.  He is survived by his wife, Sondra Redden Shreve Dailey, sister Vivian Seltman, brother George Dailey, daughters Debbie Brock (Roger) , Linda Sitton (Mike) , Victoria, and Delaina Crone (Joe) , sons Allen Dailey (Christy)  and Rob Dailey (Celeste), stepsons Ernie Shreve and Mike Shreve, his children’s spouses, 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 586 West 1750 South, Payson, Utah.