Pigeons In The Park Takes Place This Saturday

Hal (right) and wife Rebecca (left) Peery and the pigeons they care for and who, in return, provide a sense of peace as well as purpose in recreation. 

Enjoy a day with the birds at Memorial Park this Saturday, June 29, from 10 AM - 2 PM.  Pigeons in The Park is a free event hosted by Utah County Racing Pigeon Association President Hal Peery.  Learn about pigeons and a hobby that is reclaiming its place in the hearts of enthusiasts old and young.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be part of a light lunch served that afternoon.  An auction will take place,
too, with professional art and pigeon-related items up for bid to raise funds to help sustain
local programs.

Memorial Park is located at 250 South Main Street, Payson, Utah.  This event will take place in the new
north-side pavilion.

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.

Claudine Spencer Benson

1935 - 2019

Claudine Spencer Benson, the oldest child of Sterling Leon Spencer Sr. and Maxine Stark was born on October 15, 1935 in Payson, passed from this life on June 22, 2019. She attended and graduated from Payson High School in 1953. She then graduated from BYU in Home Economics in 1957.

She married Leon Benson in July of 1963. They had 2 children. They were later divorced.

Claudine worked as a school teacher in Rupert, Idaho for 2 years, a stewardess for United Airlines for several years, a school teacher in California, and returned to Utah where she worked for the Nebo School District before retiring in 2008. She taught school for a total of 50 years.

She loved genealogy, cooking (her favorite dish was Chicken Noodle Soup), sewing, traveling, and she became an herbalist.

Claudine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served in many capacities.

She is survived by her children Stacy Mattinson (Chad) of Springville, and Nikki Leiter of Spanish Fork, 4 grandchildren; Anjuli, Baili, Shad, and Jayden, and siblings Stan (Marilyn) Spencer, Blaine Spencer both of Payson, and Marcene Warren (Dee) of Draper. 

Claudine is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Sterling Spencer Jr., and sister-in-law Linda Spencer.

A special thanks to the Beehive Home of Payson, Dr. Bennion, Symbii Hospice, neighbors, and her Spanish Fork 5th Ward family. 

At her request, there will be no public viewing or funeral service. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson.

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.

WENDIE CAMP

Wendie Haskell Tingey Camp, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2019, with her loving
husband, Victor, by her side.  She was born, July 16, 1965 in Provo, Utah to Stanley Jay and Virgie
Mecham Haskell.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a graduate of Payson
Sr. High School, where she excelled in volleyball, basketball and softball.  She attended Snow College
on a softball scholarship, graduating with her Associates Degree. She also attended Utah State
University.

She was sealed to Richard W. Tingey in the Manti Temple.   Early in their marriage, Richard passed
away unexpectedly.  Together they had one son, Nicholas, whom she loved dearly. She later married
Victor Camp, who was constantly by her side till the end.

Wendie always had an adventurous spirit.  She loved competing in sports. Her greatest love was
spending her free time, fishing, hiking, camping or basically anything to do with the outdoors.

Wendie deeply cared for her family and friends. She had a very giving heart.

Those who knew and loved her, will truly miss her.

She is survived by her husband, Victor Camp, Idleyld Park, Oregon. Son, Nicholas Tingey, Logan,
Utah. Parents, Stanley and Virgie Haskell, Payson, Utah.  Brother, Scott (Chris) Haskell, Monticello,
Utah. Sister, Lynette (Blake) Mortensen, Payson, Utah. Three nieces, seven nephews, and several
aunts and uncles and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Tingey.
Grandparents, Amos and Mary Mecham, and Henry and Lucille Haskell.

Viewing will be held in Roseburg, Oregon at the Pearson’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019,
at 9:00 am.  Graveside services will be held at the Roseburg National Cemetery in Roseburg, Oregon,
at 11:00 am.

Condolences may be offered at www.pearsonsfuneralhome.net.

Happy Anniversary

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.

PEGGY BIRD

Peggy Joy Dockstader Bird, loving mother, aunt, grandmother and sister, passed away on June 4, 2019 in Springville, Utah.  Peggy was born March 16, 1948 in Payson, Utah to Verl Eugene and Lenereaux Holman Dockstader. She grew up in Payson and was a graduate of Payson High School.

Peggy worked and retired as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. She loved country music, sewing, camping, and going for drives. She was an amazing cook and loved making her signature toffee as well as many other dishes for family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy.  She had a true heart of gold. 

She is survived by her children, Troy Bird; Julie (Mark) Crandall; Trent (Jennifer) Bird; Jason (Casandra) Bird; a special niece, Cindy Forbush; 25 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, Douglas Dockstader (Carol), and Drew Dockstader (Ann) and a sister, Esther Eden. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Twila Diamond. 

Memorial services were held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Walker Funeral Home, in Payson, Utah.

The family would like to thank everyone that was able to attend her service as well as those who were unable to, we appreciate the love and support of everyone.  She was a special lady that will be missed by all that knew her. 

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.

Arnie Beddoes

Arnold Dale Beddoes, 72 of Payson, Utah passed away surrounded by his family on June 12, 2019. He fought a valiant fight with prostate cancer. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Payson, Utah to his loving parents LaVon Max Beddoes and Bessie Limb. He attended Payson High School where he enjoyed playing football and basketball, he graduated with the class of 1965. He married his sweetheart LeeAnn Jensen on July 1, 1967 and they were later sealed in the Provo, Utah temple on March 20, 2014. They together raised five beautiful children.

As a teenager, he worked at The American Service Station in downtown Payson and at the young age of 18 Arnie started his career working in the mines of Eureka. He worked in the Burgin, the Trixie, the Apex, and the Mammoth mines. He excelled at mining and worked as a mine foreman for many years.  After working 30 years, the mines shut down and he knew he had to find work elsewhere. An idea that he had for a long time was to build a gas station on the south end of Payson. That idea was realized in 1994 when he opened Arnie B's Chevron. He put his heart and soul in making Arnie B's a successful business.

In 1995 Arnie started the annual Arnie B’s Car Show that continued for 22 years, each year it had a bigger focus on raising money for the food bank. As he talked about raising money he would ask, “Have you ever been hungry, really hungry?” So raising money for the food bank was dear to his heart. 

Arnie, helped countless people, he was very generous and kind. He truly loved to connect with people and was a friend to everyone. He loved giving back to his community and serving others. He enjoyed classic cars and loved the time he put in restoring a 63 Ford Galaxie. He enjoyed playing his guitar, golfing, deer hunting, Nascar races, collecting guns, prospecting in the desert, and working in the temple as an ordinance worker. He also enjoyed assisting the veterans when they attended the temple.

Arnie held family very dear to his heart. He enjoyed making memories and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many capacities. 

Arnie is survived by his wife LeeAnn, mother Bessie, children Shannon (Sam) Ellsworth of Santaquin, Justin (Janece) Beddoes of Salem, Jake Beddoes of Payson, Emilee (Adam) Cummings of Santaquin, Jonathan Beddoes of Phoenix, Arizona, grandchildren, Blake (Megan), Jayden, Tess, Max, Audrey, Garrett, Hunter, Brennan, Mia, Alivia, Grace, Ethan, and a great grandchild, Camden.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Max, his grandson, Rhett Bowles and his in-laws, Heber Karl Jensen and Nettie Marble.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. located at the Payson 10th Ward, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah. Family and friends may attend a visitation on June 16, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. located at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah and again from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at the Payson City Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers Arnie would love donations made to the Utah Community Action Food Bank:  communityactionprovo.org  

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

Retiring Fire Fighters

A youngster is photographed photographing three outgoing firefighters with members of the Payson City Council during last night’s council meeting. Stories about the retiring Payson Fire & Rescue veterans, Assistant Chief Dean McCoy, Jim Mortensen, and Joe Bona, appear in the June 5 edition of The Payson Chronicle.

#paysonutah #utahfirefighters #firefighters #paysonfireandrescue #thepaysonchronicle #paysonchronicle #inthisweeksedition #readthepaysonchronicle

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.

CARLA ANN RYAN

Carla Ann (Crouch) Ryan, 59, passed away in her home in Payson, Utah, on June 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.  

Carla was born January 23, 1960, to Oren “Bud” and Eunice (Ross) Crouch in Payson. She married Blake Alan Ryan on June 22, 1978. A lifelong Payson resident, Carla graduated from Payson High and was very involved in her family’s business, Crouch’s O.K. Service, keeping their accounts in order. She also planted and made floral arrangements at Olson’s Garden Shoppe during the last twenty years. 

Love and light defined Carla’s life. Her family and friends can attest to that, and there’s nothing she loved more than her family. When she was fourteen years old, her mother passed away, and as a result, she took care of her father and younger brother at a very young age. With her own husband and children, she was the center of the family—its strong core. She supported her children in everything they did and continue to do. She was a fixture in the PTA; she spent countless hours helping her children with homework and driving them to sports practices and music lessons, among other things; she was always there to listen and to help. It’s a testament to Carla’s selflessness that so much of her life was about how she positively affected others. She loved her husband, Blake; together, they were truly the perfect couple. Perhaps nothing made her happier than spending time with her two grandchildren.  

Carla’s positivity was palpable—always kind and always upbeat, she was the same person to her family as she was to her friends and to those she didn’t know as well. She lit up any room she entered. Not even a cancer diagnosis two-and-a-half years ago could dim her light. Throughout her ordeal, she never complained; she never acted differently than she did before her diagnosis. She fought. In death, she was an example of strength. 

Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Oren “Bud” and Eunice (Ross) Crouch, and her son, Joshua. She is survived by her husband, Blake; her four children, Amber, Reilly (May), Cody (Hana), and Gavin; two grandchildren, Mason and Zadie; and her brothers, Gary, Joel, Roy, and Lon Crouch. 

A viewing will be held on Friday, June 7, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will follow the next day at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center at 711 S 600 E, Payson.

Carla and her family would like to thank her family, friends, and the doctors and nurses of the Utah Cancer Specialists and Huntsman Cancer Institute who have supported her.