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 

Carl Marvin

Carl Marvin passed away peacefully at home at age 90 on May 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.   He was born on December 17, 1931, in Payson, Utah, the 4th child of Orrin Delbert and Mary Hicks Marvin. 

Carl grew up in the Payson area and received his formal education in the Payson Schools, attending Peteetneet Elementary School, Payson Jr. High, and Payson High School.  Much of his early life’s education was received while herding sheep in Strawberry Valley and cattle in Payson Canyon.

He enlisted in the Naval Air Reserve as a senior in high school and after graduation attended the Agricultural College in Logan.  On September 18, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Nadine Davis.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on July 19, 1954. 

Carl's first real job was managing a farm in Flowell, Utah.  A few years later he managed a 350-acre cattle ranch in Wells, Nevada. He learned the carpenter’s trade working with his brother, Vance.  Carl helped build the Harris Fine Arts building on BYU campus, as well as the Wanship Dam. His favorite job during the carpenter/construction era was with Harold Hurst Ready Mix. He built his present home on Payson Canyon Road in 1961, with forms he borrowed from the business so he could pour the basement with concrete he paid $9.60 for.

He worked for the United States Postal Service from 1962 until he retired in May 1995.   He excelled in public relations and was an excellent clerk.  Carl helped install the first mechanical sorting machine in Payson Post Office and somehow remembered everyone’s address or post office box number.  As postmaster in Mona, Utah for 13 years, all who entered was considered a friend.

Once retired, Carl became an ordinance worker at the Provo Utah Temple where he served for 25 years.  He served an additional four years in the baptistry in the Payson Utah Temple.  Carl was born with the gift of faith and testimony.  He served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life. He was proud to be a fifth-generation member with ancestors who walked and talked with the Prophet Joseph Smith.  He was an Eagle Scout and served as scout master for ten years.  Dozens of scouts share memories of backpacking 50 miles with Carl up Payson Canyon and on Loafer Mountain. He was a member of a four-stake development committee responsible for developing the recreation area now called, The Old Pinery” near Nephi, Utah. He served in three bishoprics, once as a bishop of the Page Ward.  He also served on the Stake High Council and loved teaching his primary class.  Being a 100% home teacher was a standard he held himself to.  He desired to give his best to the Lord and had a thirst to understand the things of eternity.  He has been a beacon of faith to his family and many others.

He served in many civic capacities.  He was on the Payson Planning Commission, and on the Payson City Board of Adjustments.  He was appointed to the Utah Selective Service Board by Governor Matheson and President Ronald Reagan. 

When he had an interest in something he jumped in with the intent to excel. His love of horses was part of his heritage and his legacy.  He won his first bronc riding money in a last-minute challenge wearing a borrowed pair of boots as a high school student in Santaquin, Utah. He was an original member of the Wakara Riding Club.  He and his fine horse, Don Diego, won many honors in the keyhole, calf-roping, team roping, and the 4X4 mile relay.

 

Carl helped organize a racing pigeon club in Payson as a project for him and his boys. Their second year, 1967, they placed third in the nation in their division.  He jumped into his milk goat venture with similar intensity.  He kept their genealogy more accurately than most people keep their family history. Nothing pleased him more than providing milk for a baby who was formula intolerant. 

His infatuation with the West Desert was contagious. He led many tours of the area and produced a pamphlet to enhance the adventure of all who visited. Tales of the Seven White Angels, Matt Evans, No Nose Mary, the Hermit House, and Gandy Springs brought a sparkle to his eyes and animation to his voice. 

Carl was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  If he sensed a need among his posterity, he met it quietly and privately as several can attest.  He was a jack-of-all-trades who figured if he’d seen it done, he could do it, and if not, he could figure it out.  He was amazingly resourceful and innovative.  His integrity and ambition made him an excellent provider. He was dependable in every sense of the word. His word was his bond.  His advice was sound and often came in the form of a story from his life.  He was wise and level-headed in a crisis.  His admiration for older folks was evident.  Carl will be missed by many but loved and remembered forever!

Carl is survived by his sisters, Judy Bills and Mary Lou Llewellyn; his children Dick (Jody) Marvin, Mark (LeeAnn) Marvin, Karen (Darrel) Kenison, Kieth (Annette) Marvin, Kent (Rebecca) Marvin, Blake Marvin, and Mary Anne (Chris) Loveless, as well as 50 grandchildren and 132 great grandchildren.

He was preceded through the veil by his parents O.D. and Mary Marvin, his brothers Vance, Paul and Alvin Marvin, his sister June Brown, his wonderful wife, Nadine Davis Marvin, and two sons, Sterling Marvin, and Matthew Marvin, as well as three grandchildren, Kurt Marvin, Kaylee Marvin, and Andi Q Marvin. 

Funeral services are pending.  Interment will be in the Salem, Utah Cemetery. Look for details on the Walker Mortuary Website.  www.walkermemorials.com

Payson Palace Drug Store

Built in 1879 in the present-day First North and First East area, the Payson Palace Drug Store was under the ownership of Richard and Tabitha Gough, who settled in the town a year prior. 

In Payson they found prosperity. The Goughs came to own “a great deal of property along Main Street between 200 and 300 South,” a region that is now part of Memorial Park, according to Payson Historical Society records.

As for the drug store property, it was later purchased by Thomas H. Wilson, who built a family home on the site. The house was later converted into a motel and bus station, which was operated by one of Mr Wilson's daughters. It now houses a professional law office.

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 

Penny Oakeson

Our beloved wife and mother, Penny Carol Jorgensen Oakeson of Santaquin, Utah passed away May 18, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Penny was born July 4, 1967 to Kent and Barbara Jorgensen in Mount Pleasant Utah.  Penny attended Manti High School where she was involved in Volley Ball and Tennis.  Also during this time she worked at the Activity Center at Snow College in Ephraim as a life guard and teaching swimming lessons.  She graduated from Manti High School in 1985 and then attended Snow College graduating in 1988 with her associate degree.  Durning this time she met the love of her life Kevin Oakeson and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS Temple on August 20, 1988.  Penny and Kevin then went on to attend Utah State University in Logan, Utah where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Math.

Penny and Kevin were blessed with three children:  Jessica, Tyler and Jordan and in time a wonderful son-in-law Con Newman and three grandsons, Hayden, Austin and Mason Newman,  who in addition to Penny’s own children, were the light of her life.

In addition to spending time with her family enjoying many activities, camping trips and other vacations, Penny was passionate about teaching.  Penny worked for the Nebo School District for 17 years and spent most of those years as a 1st Grade Teacher at Taylor Elementary in Payson Utah. Her most recent position was as a Reading Interaction Teacher, assisting students who struggled with reading in order to help them get to grade level.

It’s difficult to adequately put into words the character traits that a person like Penny has and how these  influence your life.   Some of the wonderful traits she possessed and tried to pass along include optimism, mentor, dedication , attention to detail, organized, keeping the peace, love, humility, patience and compassion.  It was very important to her that her students and family always strived to do their best and enjoy the success associated with that.  She has left a wonderful legacy for her family, friends and coworkers to continue to learn from. 

Penny was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in a variety of callings over the years.  Even though it was difficult for her to send her sons on their missions for the Lord, she was very proud of them.

Penny is survived by her husband Kevin Oakeson, daughter Jessica Newman (Con), sons Tyler Oakeson and Jordan Oakeson, grandsons Hayden, Austin and Mason Newman, mother Barbara Jorgensen, sister Robin Wise (Cary), brother Tracy Jorgensen (Suzanne), sister Stacy Bowles (Jason), sister Holly Murri (Bruce), several wonderful nieces and nephews. Penny was preceded in death by her father Kent Jorgensen.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Santaquin East Bench LDS Church, 250 South 580 East. Viewings will be held at Brown Family Mortuary Monday, May 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Tuesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to services. Interment will follow at the Ephraim City Cemetery.

 

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 

RODNEY WATKINS

 

Rodney Wayne Watkins was born to the late Francis George Watkins and Shirley Taylor in Silverton, Marion, Oregon on November 3, 1946. They moved to Nampa, Idaho, where he was raised and graduated from Nampa High School in 1965. Rod has one brother, Craig (Lynn) Watkins. 

Rod joined the Army National Guard, where he trained in tanks. He left the service aan filled a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Mexican Mission.

After his mission, he attended Brigham Young University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration. He eventually earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Cal State University in San Bernardino.

He married Annette Hanson on September 5, 1969 in the Idaho Falls L.D.S. temple. They are the parents of four children: Kimberly (Glen) Anderson, South Jordan, Utah; Christopher Todd (Judith), Hemet; Lana Jo (Anthony) Gomez, Menifee: Deborah (Jaran) Burt, Castle Rock, Colorado. They were married for 52 years and have 12 grandchildren.

 

Rod’s employment included local and regional government. Namely: Executive Director of the Southeast Idaho Regional Council of Government in Pocatello, Idaho; Payson (Utah) City Administrator, Assistant City Manager and Manager of Hemet; Executive director of the Big Bear City Community Services District; and environmental specialist with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.

As an active member of the church, his callings have included young men’s advisor, Councilor in bishoprics, Hemet Stake High council member, Idyllwild Branch President and Temple Preparation teacher. 

Every hobby that Rod enjoyed became a passion to him. However, every waking hour at the end of his life was flying. We are hoping that Heavenly Father will allow him time to fly around this beautiful world and enjoy what he was unable to see. 

Viewing: 6/3/2022 @11am The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 425 N. Kirby Ave.  Hemet, CA 92545 

Service: 6/3/2022 @12pm The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 425 N. Kirby Ave.  Hemet, CA 92545 

Interment: 6/3/2022 @1:30pm San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 S Santa Fe Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92583

Santaquin Mural

 

And the work goes on. Santaquin Main Street Mural Project coming to life. Location: Ivanov’s Market at 11 South Main. 

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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 

Evelyn “Gwen” Dockstader

Well dear friends, I bid you my last adieu. Yes, I made the last of many moves, this time to my eternal home. I departed on May 21st, 2022, of natural causes.

I was born into the loving home of William M. (Dutch) Gerber and Evelyn Pace Gerber on February 4th, 1932. My early childhood was spent in Salt Lake City, Utah where I attended Riverside Elementary and Jordan Jr. High School. The highlight of my youth were trips on the train to Thistle, where I experienced the joys of country life on my grandparent’s ranch. How I loved sleeping under the stars, swimming in the creeks, hiking the hills and more. My grandma Sadie Pace was my idol. I had a charmed childhood and had the best of the country and city life. 

When I was around 13 years of age, we moved to Thistle and lived in the business section of town. During my high school years, I worked in the only little grocery store in town, Clyde's Grocery. I loved the town and the people. I attended Spanish Fork High School and graduated in 1949. 

On May 2nd, 1950, I married Elmo (Dock) Dockstader in Payson, Utah. This was the beginning of a very adventurous life. One of many moves, and lots of ups and downs. We restored many old homes. We lived aboard a yacht in Southern California for several years. We had cafes in Spanish Fork, Orem and Hanna, Utah. We lived in the old Payson Substation, the Payson Mill, a cabin on the Duchesne River, an apartment on the beach in California, our huge hotel in Milford, Utah, and many other places. 

Our marriage was solemnized in the Manti, Utah Temple on June 29th,1963.

We had a son Kelly Henry and a daughter Becky. We lost a baby girl Darla, who lived just five days in 1955, then another baby girl Gina who lived four days in 1958. Then, in 1967 our beautiful 15-year-old daughter Becky was taken in a car wreck. We carried on with our one son, Kelly. It seemed we were always renovating, fixing, and moving. 

In 1992, my dear husband Elmo (Dock) was taken by lung cancer. I picked up the pieces and made a life for myself. I learned to play the guitar, line dance, and I also took up wood burning. I enjoyed reading, and I've written a lot of poetry and stories, some of which were published. I kept many treasure books, I liked to draw, and loved western music all my life. I loved people, and I really enjoyed my time at the Senior Center. 

As I make this one last move, I have many loved ones who went ahead who'll welcome me to my new abode. As always, I am kind of reluctant to leave but I am looking forward to this new adventure.

I am survived by my only living child, my wonderful son, Kelly Henry Dockstader, who has always been the best son I could have ever asked for, and his beautiful wife who was like a daughter to me, Debbie (Carter) Dockstader; my grandchildren Rodney Glen Dockstader, and Darla Gwen Dockstader (Rickey) Hathaway, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, also by my siblings Faye Gerber Jackson, and Kathy Gerber (Norm) Long. I am preceded in death by my husband Elmo (Dock) Dockstader, my daughters Becky, Darla, and Gina, my grandson Kelly Dean Dockstader, my brother Ray Gerber, my grandparents, and my parents William M. (Dutch) and Evelyn Pace Gerber.

I am grateful to have been able to live in beautiful St. George, Utah for the last four years with my son Kelly and daughter-in-law Debbie. During my final days, they did not leave my side.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah, 84651. Visitation will be held prior from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Another visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Payson, Utah. 

Two New Utah Avenue Businesses

Sandwich Queen at 135 West Utah Avenue, Payson, Utah

Haven Barbershop at 145 East Utah Avenue, Payson, Utah

Payson and Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce members and city officials have been busy with the red ribbon roll and their inordinately large scissors. The local organization and representatives recognized two new businesses at grand openings held within the past two weeks. Both are located on Utah Avenue, Payson.

Sandwich Queen, at 135 West Utah Avenue, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6. Its owners are Deborah and Waymen Campbell.

The new sandwich shop’s menu includes cold and hot sandwiches, such as pastrami, cheese steak, turkey bacon avocado, and club sandwiches. Sandwich Queen also offers salads, soups, and box lunches.

“The long lines each day at lunch speak for the quality of their food,” Chamber officials reported.

East of Sandwich Queen is Haven Barbershop. The new barber shop is located inside the Commercial Place building at 145 East Utah Avenue. A May 13 ribbon-cutting helped mark its grand opening.

“The owner and operator, Jared Beddoes, has been cutting hair for over 20 years and is excited to offer a personal, hometown barbershop experience for his clients,” said Chamber officials. “Come on in and check it out.”

PAYSONIAN 1966

 

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THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE

 

 

PHOTO: Looking northeast while standing east of Professional Way, Payson, May 18, 2022.

 

The Shifting Landscape is where the past borders the new.  This ongoing project seeks to document the altering condition of land and space in south Utah County as the area experiences unprecedented growth and development. 

 

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The soon-to-be Santaquin City Hall, under construction on the southwest corner of Center and First South. #shiftinglandscapes #theshiftinglandscape #santaquin #utahcounty #paysonchronicle #thepaysonchronicle #readthepaysonchronicle

PAYSONIAN 1942

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