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.

George Washington Anderson

George Washington Anderson, 89, of Santaquin, UT, peacefully returned to our Heavenly Father at his home on Easter morning, Sunday April 21, 2019.

George was fond of saying, when asked when he was born (February 10,1930) that “all I remember is me and Grandma was the only ones home ‘cause mom was at a Relief Society Meeting!”.

George was born in Caryville, Campbell County, TN to Melvina Byrge Anderson and Mart Anderson. He was a curious, mischievous youngster who had an 8th grade education, but his mind was always thinking of mechanical and engineering things which got him in trouble when some of his experiments went awry! 

As a young man he cut right of ways for the T.V.A. where he had many adventures. He married Madeline Masingel in TN. They had three children together -Carol, Kathy, and Larry. They moved to Ohio where he worked for Campbell Soup Co. Eventually they made their way west to Ogden, UT. George was not afraid of honest, humble hard work which he did to provide for his family. They moved to Magna, and then were later divorced. 

George worked at the Lark Mine before starting with Meadow Gold Dairy in Salt Lake City. He was a maintenance mechanic for 28 years, and retired in 1988. After retiring, he worked at odd jobs to fill in his time and harass those around him.

He then married a widow with six children, where he was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and was baptized. He was a Scout Master for about 15 years. Joyce and George also later divorced.

On August 18, 1977 he married Juanita Bentley. On the same date in 1979, they were sealed in the Manti Temple. In August of 1980 the joy of his life, Jorjette, was born. He was also a Scout and Cub Master at their ward in Sandy, UT.

George was eventually led to Santaquin, UT, where he lived for 27 years. George was a Sunday School Class President for a few years and was known for always telling a joke before the prayer. He also served as the PM man. He was responsible for checking the church every night to be sure it was secured, and locked the Stake President in the building many times! George was Ward and Stake Sunday School President for a few years. 

George is survived by his wife Juanita, daughter Jorjette, brothers Murel McCloud of Riverside, CA, and Thurman (Lil) McCloud of Springville, UT, and stepson Jon Cromar, of TX. He is also survived by sisters Marie of Provo Utah, Noma Lee of CA, sisters-in-law Jolene Safley of Price UT, Jeannette (Alan) Tweddell of Hotchkiss, CO, brothers-in- law Charles Bentley (Jenine) of Elmo, UT, and Danny Bentley (Glenice) Vernal, UT. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Maynard and Robert, and sister Liza Jane, all of TN; sister Bea , Brother Hollis “Mac” McCloud of Perris, CA, brothers-in-law Clinton and Clemont Bentley of Price, UT, and nephews Tom and Bryon McCloud of Santaquin. 

Visitations were held Thursday, April 25, 2019 and on Friday, April 26, prior to the funeral. All services were held at the Santaquin East Stake Center building at 548 S. 400 E. He was buried at the Santaquin Cemetery following the funeral. 

We want to express our gratitude to all who have attended George the past 14 months at Advanced Health Care of Salem and Aspen Ridge Home Health and Hospice. Thanks is not enough for them and all those friends and family who have visited, called, and prayed for him. 

Thank you to Ryan and Jennifer Carter for documenting and preserving our memories. The goodbye won’t end today, because we will always be able to look back at his celebration of life. Also, Pat Kelley at Tischner Ford for his last minute repairs to “the Rebel”, George’s beloved 1977 Ford Ranger. George would not be able to take his last ride in the Reb the way he would have wanted to without Pat’s help. His kindness to the family is immensely appreciated. 

Legacy Funerals and Cremations at 3595 North Main Spanish Fork, UT attended to George.

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.

Rebecca JaNene Johnson Gasser

Rebecca JaNene Johnson Gasser, 82, of Payson, Utah, passed away on April 24, 2019 at Mountain
View Hospital.  She was born in Spanish Fork, Utah, on August 9, 1936 to Mary Louise Nielsen and
William Johnson Jr.

JaNene married Kenneth Gardner Gasser in the Salt Lake Temple on March 26, 1957.  Together they
had 3 children; Ann, Niel and Kari.

JaNene was a homemaker who truly loved her family.  She was a faithful member, and held many
different positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She enjoyed being a volunteer
quilter at the Utah State Hospital. She made wedding dresses and drill team uniforms and was an
amazing seamstress.  

She is survived by a son, Niel (Julie) Gasser, a daughter, Kari (Chad) Leonard, a son-in-law Calvin
Wall, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws Rosalie Johnson and Rhea (Clair)
Darling.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Paul and Fred, a daughter
Ann and a granddaughter Angi.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Payson 5th Ward Chapel,
711 S 600 E, Payson. Family and friends may visit Friday evening, April 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at Walker Funeral Home, 587 S 100 W, Payson, and on Saturday morning at the church from 12:30
to 1:30 p.m. prior to services.  Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com

PAYSON PIONEERS ~ Payson Historical Society: James Pace

James Pace was born in Double Springs, Rutherford County, Tennessee, on June 15, 1811. In his early manhood he met and married Linda Strickland, a daughter of Judge Strickland of North Carolina. In 1840, the Pace family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo, Ill. James Pace was a bodyguard for the Prophet Joseph Smith and served on the police force there from 1840 to 1846 when the Mormons were driven out of Nauvoo. Pace was one of the 19 adopted sons of John D. Lee. Since it was a common practice to adopt grown men younger than yourself, these men took the name of their adopted father. Thus he became known as James Pace Lee.

Read about his key role in the founding--and naming--of Payson, and the events leading up to his arrival here in the next 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.

Barbara Jeanne Dewsnup

Former Payson and Santaquin resident Barbara Jeanne Dewsnup passed away April 9, 2019, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 76 years old.  Private memorial service was held. Jeanne's favorite place was the TruVu Drive In, watching a movie under the stars. A date will be announced later this summer for the community to come and enjoy a free movie in her memory.

Barbara Jean "Jeanne" Smith was born January 2, 1943, to Milvin and Barbara (Thornley) Smith in Payson, UT.  She spent her childhood and attended school in Santaquin City, UT; she graduated from Payson High School with the class of 1961.

On October 27, 1965, Jeanne married Stanley J. Dewsnup in Las Vegas, NV. The couple moved to Delta in 1968. The couple had the honor of sharing 39 years of love and marriage before Stanley passed away in January 2005.

Stan and Jeanne moved to Delta after purchasing the Egyptian and Big Sky. They later  purchased the TruVu from good friend Fred Chubka when he retired.

Jeanne worked seven nights a week right up until her death. She loved going to work and chatting with her customers. She had been in business so many years that she knew generations of locals by name. Jeanne loved the drive-in theater best. She liked the action of walking up and down the rows, shining her flashlight in cars to see what the kids were doing in the back seat. Jeanne easily walked the fine line between keeping order and still being cherished by all.

The Egyptian Theatre is a well-cared for historic building. Despite the old building, Jeanne was always on top of cutting edge technology, being one of the first in the state to offer 3D movies. Remember watching Avatar in 3D on the big screen at the Egyptian? Most small theaters used fundraisers to make the expensive equipment change to digital projection, or had to close their doors. Jeanne dug deep and managed to  upgrade without asking the community to help. She owned and operated them for the next 51 years. The theaters were her life.

Few people knew that in the off-season she enjoyed traveling. She had been to every continent aside from Antarctica. She also enjoyed rock concerts; among her favorites were The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Diamond. Jeanne was an avid reader and coffee drinker; she always had a pot of coffee going at the theater and she would grab a book and a cup and wait for the movie to get over. She was a true animal lover, quietly donating to numerous animal charities around the world. She was a woman with no fear, learning to swim in her 40s so she would be able to go snorkeling and scuba diving during her travels. She also obtained her pilot's license.  Jeanne was very proud that she was honored to be the Grand Marshal at the 2018 Deltarado Days.

Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Jacinto) Iniguez, three sisters, Sara Brown, Beverly (Paul) Mower, and Lucy (Michael) Vengrow. She is further survived by two grandchildren, Luis (Linnea) Iniguez and Julia Marcela Iniguez.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister Frances Tanner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jeanne's name to: Tails, 720 W. 4th Street, Delta, CO 81416.

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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.

Daryl Daley Davis

Daryl Daley Davis,  90,  passed away on April 9, 2019 in his home. Daryl was born on March 9, 1929 in Provo, Utah to George H. and Rhea May Daley Davis. Daryl spent his childhood in Dividend, Utah, where his father was Deputy Sherriff. He attended schools in Goshen, Payson, and  Provo. He graduated Payson High School in 1947. After graduating he attended BYU from 1953-1954. He enjoyed playing freshman football.

Daryl was in the Air Force from 1948 - 1952. After being discharged, he worked in construction from 1952-1955.  He worked as an Air Traffic Controller from 1955-1989. Daryl also worked in the Air National Guard for over 10 years as a radio operator.  He participated  in many military rites with pride for fallen hero's with the American Legion Post 48. He had the privilege to go on the veterans honor flight in May 2017 to Washington  D.C. to visit the war memorials.   He loved Payson! He was a true patriot and served  his God , family and country with honor.

On December 3, 1954 he married the love of his life, Norma Marcell Poulson in the Manti Temple. Together they had 5 children.

He loved his family, fishing, hunting, and farming. He loved his garden. He took pride in all he did.  He always had the best tomatoes and cantaloupes and shared  them with not only family but all neighbors.

Daryl was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He held many positions: Counselor in Bishopric, Scouts,  Nursery leader (he loved the little ones). He served a mission in Rapid City, South Dakota from 1993-1994 with his wife. He was President of 2 branches. He and his wife were ordinance workers in the Provo, Utah temple for several years.

Daryl is survived by his wife, children Jana Marcell Davis Webster, Michael George (Cheryl) Davis, Karen (Steven) Gallegos, and Keith (Cindy) Davis, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, sister Georgia Allen, and many nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his son,  Scott Davis, son-in-law Robert D. Webster, parents, siblings Geraldine, John Arthur, Howard (Dale), Iris, Imogene, Douglas, Carol, and  Reah May.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Payson Church, 1138 East 100 South, Payson . A visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will also be  prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank I Care Hospice for their tender care.

Condolences may be sent to 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.

Sandra Dianne Kirk Echevarrieta 

Sandra Dianne Kirk Echevarrieta, age 81 of Goshen, passed away April 11, 2019 at her home. She was born May 25, 1937 in Payson to Robert Evelyn and Ada Myrtle Finch Kirk. She married Ricardo Echevarrieta March 26, 1955 in Goshen.

Dianne will be remembered for one who loved all living things whether it be people, plants or animals. Her door was always open, and no one ever left her home hungry. She had a beautiful alto voice and sang at many events accompanied by Winifred and Eva Pearl. Dianne was an outstanding ball player and pitched for the winning Goshen team.

She was filled with love and compassion for the many children she served whether driving the kindergarten bus or as an aide for the handicapped. She served in all of the auxiliaries in many wards but especially excelled in the Primary. 

Dianne served her community at the Senior Center for many years. She was well liked and will be missed. 

Mom’s wishes were to have no viewing or funeral. 

She is survived by her 2 children, Bret and Leisa; sisters Winifred and Karon; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ricardo, 2 sons Robby and Mark, and grandson Jason. 

Graveside services will be held Saturday April 13th at 1:00 pm at the Goshen City Cemetery. 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.

Jacquelyne Mary Martin Christopherson

Jacquelyne Mary Martin Christopherson, age 87, of Payson, Utah, and formerly of Hazelton, Idaho, passed away quietly in her home on April 4, 2019. She was born on January 12, 1932, in Pierce, Colorado to Marion Russell and Mary Alice Cozad Martin.

She moved with her family from Colorado to Hazelton, Idaho in 1946. She graduated from Hazelton High School and received a degree in Stenography from Twin Falls Business College in Twin Falls, Idaho. She married Gale H. Christopherson on November 19, 1953, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.

Jackie was known for her kindness and her gentle loving spirit towards everyone who knew her.  She was a hard worker. She worked alongside Gale farming and milking cows for many years. She worked for Hazelton City, the Hazelton Variety Store, and for many years as bookkeeper for Canyon Motors in Twin Falls. After retirement, she and Gale moved to Payson, Utah, to be closer to family. They lived in Payson for more than 20 years and were blessed to live across the street from Cindy and David, who lovingly cared for Jackie over the last few years of her life.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Alpha Omega Hospice, with special thanks to Stacey.

Jackie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions in the Church. Her husband, Gale, along with her children and grandchildren were the most important part of her life and her greatest source of joy.

In Jackie’s honor, the family requests that you take time to “pay it forward.”

She was preceded in death by Gale; her parents; one brother, John; and two sisters, Jean and Judy. She is survived by her children, Randy (Valynn) Christopherson of Littleton, Colorado; Karen (Dayle) Ash of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Cindy (David) Manning of Payson, Utah; and Cherri (Phil) Woodland of Murray, Utah; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren.

A viewing for friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, April 10 at Parke’s Mortuary in Twin Falls, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, April 11 at Parke’s Mortuary.

Interment will take place following services at the Hazelton Cemetery in Hazelton, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a donation to one of the following organizations provided below:

https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate

https://www.bcrf.org/