Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

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

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

Thelma Pearl Gilson

Thelma Pearl Topham Gilson peacefully passed away Saturday 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Santaquin, Utah on August 3, 1926 to Melvin F Topham and Pearl Sybil Garfield Topham. She was happily married to Donald S. Gilson on February 28, 1946 at the Topham family home in Santaquin, Ut.   They had 3 boys whom she adored.

Her homes in Ogden, Orem, California and Santaquin shined under her loving care. Some of her most cherished memories included living abroad in France.

She had many talents and used them to bless many lives. She was an avid swimmer and enjoyed teaching classes for many years. She had a flare for interior design especially floral arranging. Through her gift of gab she made an instant connection with everyone she met.  She was loyal, caring, humorous and generous her entire life.  She dearly loved her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Donald S Gilson, her son’s Dirk (Linda) and Bret (Penny), 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Wanda Sessions (Les), Fern Byard (Rex), Nelda LeBaron (Wendell ), Zelda Goudy (Lynn), Maurine Ross (LaVon Jr), Orrel  (Nellie) and Ned (Gloria), her son Don T Gilson and grandson Eric Chandler Gilson.

A memorial service will be held at the Santaquin Second Ward church (250 S 580 E) on January 11, 2019, 1:00pm.  Interment will be in the Santaquin Cemetery.

Payson Silver Band

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

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

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

FARRELL JAMES STEVENSON

Farrell James Stevenson age 85, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born as a twin on May 6th, 1934 to Floyd C. and Ora B. Stevenson in Santaquin, Utah. He was the second of five siblings: Dale (JoAnn), Darrell (JoAnn), Carol (Clifford) and Dee (Julie).

Farrell grew up in the Payson area where he was a hardworking and active young man. He was known by many as either “Toad” or "Jim.” He attended school in Payson where he was involved in band and football and many other activities. He graduated from High School in May 1952. Shortly after that he joined the US Air Force in September 1953 where he served in the Korean war.

He later met the love of his life Shirley Laycock and they were married on October 13, 1956 and later sealed in the Provo Utah Temple. They were blessed with 6 children: Mickey (Shirl Sorensen), Bruce (LaRae), Brian (Kelly), Mark (Kim), Doug (MaLinda), Craig (Susan), 29 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Dale and Darrell, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

He attended Utah Technical College from 1960 to 1962, studying Electronics. He was employed in the electronics field at Tooele Army Depot and later, at Dugway Proving Ground, until his retirement. His favorite job was at the Payson Golf course where he also spent many hours on the course as well.

He was an avid hunter and loved to go camping and fishing. He enjoyed the outdoors, boating and later going 4 wheeling became a favorite activity of his. There were very few things that he could not fix. And he loved to teach others how to do the same.

His compassion for his loved ones was very evident in his life. His care for his mother in her later years and the valiant effort he put into the care of his sweetheart Shirley in her final years stands as a testament to his character. There are many that know him who can share examples of his willingness to help. He was always willing to share a few good stories with anyone willing to listen. He was loyal to his friends and family and he was always there to lend a hand.

His family would like to thank those that provided such great care and assistance to him over the past few years to our family, especially to Andrea who has been so dedicated in her care and service for our family.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 am in the Payson 15th Ward Chapel, 650 West 800 South, Payson, Utah. Family and Friends may call Friday Evening Dec 27th from 6-8 pm at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah or on Saturday 9:30 -10:30 am prior to services located at the church. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.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.

Brent Lyman

Brent Richard Lyman was born February 11, 1952 in Payson, Utah to Grant M. and Elizabeth Myers Lyman. He joined siblings Alfred G. (Fred), Sandy, Utah, Kenvin M. (deceased), Jennie Ruth (Ron Alvey), Santaquin, Utah, Jay H., Port Townsend, Washington, and later little brother Ross M. (Amy), Genola, was added to the family. 

Brent grew up on the family farm in Spring Lake where he did his share of milking cows, hauling hay and other chores. He learned the value of hard work and carried that with him throughout his life. 

He graduated from Payson High School in 1970 where he was active in rodeo and FFA. He attended Snow College and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

He married Susan Christensen of Goshen on December 21, 1974. They moved to the family farm in Spring Lake in 1977 where they raised four sons; Kelly B. (Stacey and children Brandon Douglas, Hannah Douglas, Brook Lyman), Goshen and Spring Lake, Kristoffer J., Payson, Kade M. Seattle, Washington, Kam J., Payson. 

Brent worked for Eaton-Kenway, Geneva Steel and Boilermakers Local 182. On his final job as a boilermaker he worked on the world’s largest solar thermal facility in Ivanpah Valley, southwest of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert. 

Brent was blessed with a large extended family and enjoyed going to family reunions. He was always willing to babysit his nieces and nephews when he was growing up. He made life-long friends and will be missed by many including his shop buddies Ernie Gonzales and Joe Bailey. 

He enjoyed rodeo, skydiving, hunting and riding his Harley. When he retired in 2014 he was finally able to be a full-time “farmer”. He spent endless hours with his sons building fences, gates, sprinkling systems and barns. His father, Grant, would have been proud of the alfalfa crop they grew every year. 

Brent died at home on December 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife, four sons, 3 grandchildren, 4 of his 5 siblings and their spouses and children, brother-in-law Jerel Christensen, and many life-long friends. 

Services will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Spring Lake LDS chapel, 12625 So. Spring Lake Road. Viewings will be Thursday, December 26^th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, and Friday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to services. Interment will be in the Goshen 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.

DORIS BADHAM GASSER

Doris Badham Gasser was born September 20, 1934, in Payson, UT, to John V. and Della Badham. She passed away, December 18, 2019, in Elk Ridge, Utah of causes incident to age. She was educated in Payson schools, with the exception of a year in Lexington, KY.

She married her high school sweetheart, Vernile Odell Gasser on January 16, 1953, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they had five children: Vicky, Brian, Suanne, Lisa, and Gina.

She was blessed with a beautiful soprano voice. She considered it a gift and, as such, shared it in countless musicals, programs, and funerals. In 1968 she was approached by four high school students, and together they began what would become Payson Community Theater.

She fought for the privilege of living the Gospel and made it her center.  Family was her warmest treasure. She made every grandchild feel like they were her favorite. She was witty, intelligent, and filled with grace.  She was meticulous in her appearance, and her home. She valued education, and the arts, passing those values on to her posterity. Special friendships that were made in childhood still continue today. Monday night cards, Birthday Club, and spring break road trips have been a great joy to her, and her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Vernile and her children, Vicky (Robert) Mather, Brian (Kristen) Gasser, Suanne (Don) Rosenbaum, Lisa (Mark) Peterson, and Gina (Kyle) Jordan. She is also survived by many cherished nieces, and nephews. Her posterity includes 25 grandchildren, and 33 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Christensen, her parents, and her siblings, Deon Peery, Aileen Cloward, David Badham, June Thomas, Jane Tudor, and Gayle Ford.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Elk Ridge 10th Ward LDS chapel at 75 S 600 E, Payson, UT. Family and friends may visit on Friday evening, December 20th from 6-8 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 587 S 100 W, Payson, UT, and on Saturday morning from 9-10:30 am at the chapel, prior to the service. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.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.

Julia Daley

Kanab/Payson, Utah 

Julia Ann Schaugaard Daley passed away on December 15, 2019 in St. George, Utah.  She was born in Payson, Utah on March 11, 1951 to Daniel Schaugaard and Mary Estella Hancock Schaugaard. She married her high school sweetheart Alan Leo Daley on May 18, 1968 in Payson, Utah.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Utah Temple on December 16, 1978.

Julia and Alan were blessed with six children: Audrey Tullis of Kanab, Alan Daley Jr. (Cindy) of Springville, Jamie Glazier (Ryan) of Cedar City, Richard Daley of Kanab, Casey Daley (Dean Brown-deceased) of Kanab; and Clinton Daley (Rachel) of Kanab; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Julia, also known as “Ma”, loved to spend time with her family.  She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.  Her greatest joys were her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and strived with all her heart to instill in her children hard work.  She was known to be a friend to all. 

Julia is survived by her husband Alan; her six children; 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law Merlene Daley (Ivans); sister Ora Nell Angelsey (Mont); sisters-in-law Karie Lyne Jackson, Debbie (Fred) Dumas, and Gen Schaugaard.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Leo Daley and Bonnie Beddoes Daley, sisters Lola Taylor and Luva Hiatt, and brother Glen Schaugaard.

Funeral services in Kanab will be held Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Kanab Utah Kaibab Stake Center, 1435 South McAllister Drive, Kanab.  A viewing will be held from 12:00-12:45 PM at the Stake Center.

Funeral services in Santaquin will be held December 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East, Santaquin.  A family viewing will begin at 11:00 AM, with a public viewing from 12:00-12:45 PM at the Stake Center.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

All funeral arrangements were made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.

Taylor Elementary Students Light Up Holidays at Zions Bank

Children Deck the Halls, Receive Donation to School

PAYSON, Utah; December 2, 2019 — Nearly 100 children from Taylor Elementary rang in the holidays
at Zions Bank, joining teachers, parents, and bank employees in the branch’s lobby for the annual
“Lights On” ceremony.

On Wed, Dec. 4., second grade students from Taylor Elementary hung their handmade ornaments on
the Christmas tree inside Zions Bank’s Payson branch at 80 E. 100 North. The children also sang
carols and received a cash donation for their school.  The decorated tree will be on display in the
bank’s lobby through the holidays.

“This holiday tradition allows us to share the spirit of the season with the children and support our
schools,” said Malissa Craig, manager of Zions Bank’s Payson branch. “We hope everyone in the
community will enjoy the children’s ornaments as much as we do.”

Throughout Utah, elementary school students are participating in the annual “Lights On” tree-trimming
tradition by making colorful decorations for Christmas trees in Zions Bank branch lobbies. Zions Bank
has been inviting students to participate in this annual holiday event for 49 years.

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.

CINDY ANN THROCKMORTON SHEPHERD

Cindy Ann Throckmorton Shepherd, our loving wife, mother, grandma, and friend to all, passed away at age 62 on December 6, 2019, quickly and peacefully following a brief fight with cancer.  She was born October 24, 1957, in Payson, Utah, to Sidney Arden and Verna Throckmorton.  She was the fifth of seven children, and grew up in Genola, Utah.  She married the love of her life, Jerry Lee Shepherd on December 1, 1978, in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. They made their home in Lake Shore, Utah.

Cindy was a friend to all with whom she came in contact, with her contagious smile and outgoing personality. She was a great cook, made and decorated thousands of cakes; made flower arrangements, was a bargain shopper, and loved going on outdoor adventures with her grandchildren.  Her greatest accomplishment was the life she lived here on earth.  Cindy magnified her callings and was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She served in the Lake Shore Ward as ward missionary and in all of the auxiliaries.  She was currently serving as Primary President.  Cindy ministered to everyone whose paths crossed hers.

Cindy graduated from Payson High School in 1976. In her younger years, she worked at Roe’s Bakery and El Rancho Nursing Home, both in Payson; and also worked at Provo Bakery and Albertson’s Floral Shop.  She is known from working 31 years at Stone Drug in Spanish Fork; and, is most well-known from the thousands of wedding and birthday cakes she made over the past 44 years.  She served in the community for many years as a 4-H leader in gardening, horse club, and livestock club.

She will be so greatly missed by her children: Amanda (K.C.) Lunt of Nephi; Lynn Ray “Radar” Shepherd of Lake Shore; Jeremy (Bethany) Shepherd of Spanish Fork; Cody (Holly) Shepherd of Spanish Fork; Dillon (Mariah) Shepherd of Payson.  She is also survived by two brothers and four sisters: Danny (Sharon) Throckmorton, Kathy (Robert) Rasmussen, Karen (Gary) Brimhall, Nancy (Fred) Tasker, Max (Gaylene) Throckmorton, and Susan T. Ogden.  Cindy will surely be missed by her nine grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Arden and Verna Throckmorton.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Lake Shore Church, 5916 South 3200 West, (Lake Shore), Spanish Fork, Utah.  A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening, December 10, 2019, 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork; and also on Wednesday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.  Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.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.

Laura Mae Carriere Steele

Aug. 31, 1937 – Nov. 29, 2019

Laura Mae Carriere Steele, 82, of Haughton, LA returned home to her Heavenly

Father on Nov. 29, 2019 and was reunited with her husband and love of her life.

She married Richard “Dick” Steele in 1953 and raised 5 boys and lived in Eunice

and Haughton, Louisiana, Payson, Utah, Georgia, Maine, North Dakota and

Panama. Dick and Laura returned to Texas after Dick retired from the Civil Service

in Panama.

Laura had a passion for the simple things of life, her husband and 5 boys, flowers,

anything with Owls, her many dogs and other pets that she had. She loved working

in her yard when she was able to do that. She was active in the Catholic Church

and always enjoyed Christmas and Easter. Laura had many good friends from all

the places where she lived and kept in touch with many of them, especially Neil and

Jeannine VanAusdal from Santaquin, Utah, and Cleo Burdick from Payson, Utah.

The funeral service will be held at the Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in

Haughton, LA on Weds. Dec. 4th at 3PM, with Father Karl Daigle – St. Jude

Catholic Church officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held after the

services.

Laura is survived by three sisters, Linda Carriere Tatman, Mary Carriere

Duplechain, Helena Carriere Oubre, four sons, Daniel G (Diana) Steele, Mark E.

(Debbie) Steele, Donald James “Jim” (Yvonne) Steele and Zachary S. Steele and

nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by

her Husband Richard G. Steele, son, Shawn A. Steele, her parents, Azama and

Andrew Carrierre, sisters, Lucy Carriere Arnaud, Elizabeth “Betty” Carriere Wead,

brothers, Ivan Luke Carriere and Rodney James Carrier.

We appreciate Mark Steele for his love and care the last few years, Mom’s friend

Marty, and all the health care professionals that have helped Laura for their love

and kindness they showed her. Laura will be missed and was loved by many.

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.

Afton Shirlene Depew Maurin

Afton Shirlene Depew Maurin, 89, passed away November 23, 2019. 

She was born August 2, 1930 in Payson, Utah to Max Allen and Rela Belle Cloward Depew. She married Charles Henry Maurin on December 2, 1948 and was later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on February 29, 1964 for time and all eternity.

Dad preceded her in death April 21, 2011. 

Afton was an intelligent, compassionate, caring, loving, and very hardworking mother. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t accomplish well.

She attended Weber State Nursing program and graduated September 1, 1977. She worked for Mountain View Hospital in the emergency room as the E.R. supervisor for 40 years. 

She excelled in her career and was a well respected nurse. While raising her family and being a wonderful wife, mother, cherished grandma and a loving and kind granny.

Mom spent 3 months in Saudi Arabia working at the King Fahad Hospital, training Dr.’s and nurses while serving and caring for the many people there.

She soon retired to take care of her loving father who battled Alzheimer’s disease for many years.

Afton was an outdoor girl. She loved working side by side with her husband, Charlie on their cattle ranch, which they took great pride in. She loved her family, as well as gardening in her yard. Mom was a great seamstress. She was optimistic and found beauty in everything. 

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities. 

She is survived by her three children; Karen (Lynn) Clayson of Santaquin, Gary (Val) Maurin of Lehi, and Michelle (Jeff) Girot of Payson. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles of 63 years, Dennis Maurin (Son), Ron Maurin (Son), Anthony Maurin (Grandson), her loving parents Max and Rela, Renee Depew Tibbs (Sister), and Kenneth Depew (Brother). 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the West Mountain Fourth Ward LDS church, 5237 West 10400 South, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held prior to service from 9-10:45 a.m. at the church.

We would like to thank our Fourth Ward family, many neighbors and friends who were there for mom and didn’t forget her in her final years, who took time to visit and fill her life with joy and even lift her spirits at times. A special THANK YOU to Dr. Garry Miller, Paige Steele and Holly Gardner, who cared for mom as if it were their own mother with love, compassion, and respect until the very end. We love and appreciate you more that you will ever know. THANK YOU, you are angels on earth.