The Payson Chronicle Newspaper
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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
Sargent Dale Barnett
Dale was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and supporter of many organizations both locally, and nationally.
Sargent Dale Barnett returned to his Heavenly Father June 26, 2023 after a battle with several health challenges. Dale was born October 13, 1929 to Sargent Barnett, and Mary Erma Patten in Payson Utah. He was the first born of two children, he as well as his younger sister, Ruth Ann.
Dale lived in Payson for the majority of his life with the exception of his time in the military, and while working on buildings, and temples locally, nationally, and internationally. He attended Peteetneet, and Taylor Elementary schools, Payson Junior High, and graduated from Payson High School in 1947.
As a youth Dale learned how to work hard. During the school year he worked at a cabinetry shop after school and on Saturdays. In the Summers he worked with his Grandfather Vivian Patton at the sheep camp. After Dale graduated from high school he helped his Uncle Dutch Patton harvest and sell Christmas trees in Northern California for two Winter seasons.
After Dale graduated from High school, Dale signed up for the Army National Guard, serving in the 145th out of Spanish Fork, and having a total of five years and several different posts and a tour of Korea.
Before leaving for Korea he married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Louise Smith on August 19, 1949 which was solemnized a month later in the Manti Temple.
In 1954 after returning home from Korea, and having some experience of working for his Father in Law in sheet metal, Dale opened up his own business, Payson Sheet Metal. Dale started as a sheet metal contractor and eventually gravitated into the Testing, Adjusting, Balancing, energy management, and system commissioning fields during the 60's and 70's. He has traveled all over the world doing TABB work in places like Hong Kong, Spain, Brazil, Australia, England, New Zealand, and Nigeria just to name a few.
During Dale’s working career, he served on many SMACNA boards both on the state and national levels. Dale was a member of the SMACNA College of Fellows, and was awarded the SMACNA Contractor of the Year in 1996.
Dale also enjoyed serving in his community as a volunteer in the following: a fire fighter for 50 years, the Utah County Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol/ VIPS for 57 years, Boy Scouts and the People Preserving Peteetneet for 20 plus years. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving in various callings through the years.
Dale is survived by: children : V.L. (Terri), Kanab; Sargent Jay, Payson; Rusty Blake (Tamara), Santaquin, son-in-law, Gary (Ellen) DeGraw, Payson; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grand children. siblings: Ruth Ann Burton, Payson.
Preceded in Death by: His wife Gloria Louise Smith, his daughter, Cheri DeGraw, and his parents.
Viewing at Walker Funeral home located at 587 South 100 W, Payson, Utah 84651 on Friday June 30, 2023 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held July 1st at the payson 11th Ward located at 902 West 400 north, Payson Utah 84651 at 11:00 am. (Morning viewing at 9:30-10:30 am).
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
Gordon Phil Alvey
Gordon Phil Alvey passed away June18, 2023 from the debilitating effects of COPD, Pneumonia, and various health issues. He retired from his lifelong career driving trucks that spanned more than fifty-five years after being diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. He started driving for his father at eighteen years old and eventually bought his own truck, becoming an owner operator that took him to every end of the United States.
Little Phil, as he was known when he was young, was born January 21, 1942, in Price, Utah to Philo (Phil) Freeland Alvey and Erma (Wood) Alvey. He lived in Payson Utah for all of his eighty-one years, except for the years he spent in his truck, where his cab and sleeper were his home. Retiring to live in his parent’s home where he grew up.
Phil married Carol Sue Brereton, 1963, and later divorced. They had three children, Shanna Cushing, Gregory Phil (deceased), and Melanie Alvey.
Phil went to Payson schools, graduating from Payson High School in 1960. He enjoyed traveling with his friend Clark Spencer, as Clark jockeyed to many a track in their teens. He and his only brother, Ron, were best of friends as kids, barely were they ever separated until Phil got his license to drive. The two of them hunted, went camping, went to the horse races, and his greatest sport was bow-hunting and fishing together, waiting for one more catch with snow flying or rain pouring, it didn’t matter who waited in the truck. He loved hot rods and going to the drag races as a young man. Over the years as his health declined, he became more reclusive and wasn’t one to socialize, but often recalled the friends from his past and rarely forgot a load of freight he hauled.
He is survived by his daughters Shanna Cushing, Melonie Alvey, his only brother Ron Alvey (Jennie Ruth) and his half-sister Phyllis (Alvey) McInelly, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
At Phil’s request, there will be no services, his final resting place will be in Payson City Cemetery. We’d like to thank Brown’s Family Mortuary, and the caring and kind ICU nurses and staff at Mountain View Hospital.
SIGNS of DREDGING
Photos at Spring Lake mid-June 2023.
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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
Warren Alfred Ross
He was born to Helen Tuckett and Warren Alexander Ross December 18th, 1943 in Santaquin, Utah where he remained the majority of his lifetime.
He proudly served his country in the army for 18 months until he was honorably discharged with an injury.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ella Lazenby Ross. They had four children, Lisa Ross, Todd Ross, Jenny Ross Lang (and Kieth Lang), and Robert Ross.
One of Al’s greatest joys was being the FAVORITE grandpa to 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was heartbroken when he was preceded in death by his son Todd, his grandsons Shayne DeWitt, Dakota Olsson Lang, Jakob Olsson Lang, and his great-granddaughter Hailey EllaMarie Haws. We all feel peace in our hearts knowing he has been reunited with them.
Al was a world renowned falconer and a published writer traveling to Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Mexico. He was an extremely talented sculptor, he also loved fly fishing and tying his own flies.
Al Ross didn’t just teach compassion and unconditional love, he lived his life as an example of these qualities. He never gave up when our family experienced hardship, instead he gave more! He never judged because he only saw hope in every human being. He leaves behind a legacy of the most important qualities a human being can share.
If you are one of the many people whose heart he touched, please join our Celebration of His Life July 16th at Kelly’s Grove in Hobble Creek Canyon, Springville, Utah 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The clouds parted for Helios to kiss Memorial Park and its patrons with a good-day sunshine kind of feel at the weekend’s Here Comes the Sun Rock Festival. Radiating with the Sun was an early Saturday morning act, Porcupine Shine. Story coming up in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle!
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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
Terry Rasmussen
Terry Gerome Rasmussen, age 75 of Santaquin, died June 6, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by family from complications of multiple myeloma. He was born August 1, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to Gerome Ira and Bonnie Ferris Mendelkow Rasmussen. He married Connie Jeanne Jenson September 28, 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah and together they raised four children.
Terry worked his entire life as a heavy-duty mechanic starting as an apprentice and working his way up to Journeyman. He then spent 17 years working for UTA. He very much enjoyed driving school bus for Nebo School District and loved the kids he drove.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings He especially enjoyed serving in the high priest leadership position where he made lifelong friends.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and the solace he found in the mountains. The past few years since retirement he has spent many hours enjoying his flock of chickens and waving to passersby’s from the shade of his front porch with his favorite cat next to him. He was always willing to serve and help others. If you needed something, you could be sure he had what you needed “somewhere” in the big garage. He was always willing to tell you how to solve any problem you had. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Terry is survived by his wife Connie of 55 years, 4 children: daughters Angela (Gavin) Ross of Genola, Jenny (Steven) Brailsford of Vernal, Rachel (Robert) Thomas of Vernal, and one son Matthew Gerome Rasmussen of Payson; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Paula (Randy) Smith of Santaquin and Pat (Don) Oryall of Payson.
Services were held Saturday, June 10, 2023 under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
Jack William Miller
Jack William Miller, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on June 10, 2023, with his wife and loving family by his side, at the age of 84. Born on October 2, 1938, in Goshen, Utah, to Charles Orlando and Lola Nell Clark Miller. Jack was the oldest of ten children and was raised in Santaquin and later Springville, Utah where he attended Springville High School.
Jack served his country in the United States Army beginning October 12, 1956, as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was honorably discharged.
Jack married his sweetheart, the love of his life, Jacklyn Francom, on January 29, 1960, in Payson, Utah and they were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple. Together, they raised a beautiful family and enjoyed many adventures.
Jack worked hard to provide for his family. He began working as a carpenter at a young age, learning from his father-in-law, John Francom, and his dedication and skill in his craft were evident in his projects, both professional and personal. He even built his own home and continued to make many home improvements up to his final days. Jack was a proud member of the Carpenters Union and worked as a union carpenter in Las Vegas for 10 years. He also was employed by Geneva Steel for several years. He built many homes, schools, churches, casinos, and the Salt Palace.
Jack appreciated the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and in his younger years, hunting, roller skating, bowling, and playing billiards. He loved to travel and was able to visit many countries. Jack and Jackie loved the RV life, spending the winter months down south. He was a golfer and played softball. He was an avid sports fan. He liked to attend and watch rodeos. He loved watching games shows, especially Jeopardy, Price is Right and Let’s Make a Deal. He loved playing card games with his family, especially Pinochle, Uno, and Phase Ten. He loved talking to people and was a great storyteller.
Jack was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout his life including working in the temple with his wife Jackie. He and Jackie served two missions building cabins at the Heber Valley Girls Camp.
Jack is survived by his wife, Jacklyn; his children, Bruce William (Arnolyn) Miller, Kaye Lynne (Madison) Murphy, Alan T. Miller, and Debra (Randy) Gilchrist; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; seven siblings; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lola Miller, two brothers, granddaughter Shanna Murphy, and grandson Destry John Miller.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Arrangements are entrusted to Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.com.
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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
HELEN KAY RUSSELL
After an amazing evening of talent, elegance, and scholarship awards, June 3, the 2023 Miss Payson Royalty was crowned. Through the generous donations from Payson City and sponsors throughout the community, the Pageant Board was able to award over $6,000 in scholarships.The Board would like to congratulate all the contestants on their amazing performance and thank them for all their hard work and making this a night to remember. They are pleased to announce that Adeline Hansen was crowned Miss Payson 2023.
Adeline is the daughter of Mike and Vanessa Hansen.
1st attendant is Amanda Johnson; she also received the Contestant Award. Amanda is the daughter of David and Nicole Johnson. The 2nd attendant is Lexie Mellen. Lexie also received the Most Photogenic Award. Lexie is the daughter of Jake and Natalie Mellen.
The Directors Award was given to Rebekah Hartman. Rebekah is the Daughter of Micah and Amanda Smith.
“We are excited for these new Royalty as they begin their service to the city of Payson.,” a Pageant Board member remarked.
The Miss Payson Board would like to thank all those who came out to support these talented young women. “We would also like to thank Nate Dunford and Kenton Phillips for emceeing this event,” they said. “And a special thanks to Nate for his excellent performances. Thank you to Payson City and Mayor Bill Wright for your continued support. Richard Lindsey, Russ Brown, Paiden Judd, The Frontier Marshalls, Payson High school, PHS Drama department, and all those in our community who donated their time and sponsored this program. You all have made this a night we won't soon forget.
“We would also like to thank the outgoing 2022 Miss Payson royalty Madi Hill, Savana Torres, Madison Heaton, Caitlyn Maloy, and Jamleth Uribe. Thank you for your endless service to our community. You have truly made a difference. We love you!”
