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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

~ Helen Keller

Eldon Verness Andrews

Eldon Verness Andrews, lifelong cattleman and farmer, passed away July 30, 2023, at his home in Payson, Utah.

Verness was born May 6, 1929, to Orvil and Millie Jane Durfee Andrews in Aurora, Utah.  He was the fourth of five children in a hard-working family and spoke fondly of his memories growing up. He worked alongside his family throughout his life. He married Elizabeth Goodall in the Salt Lake Utah Temple on November 16, 1956.  Elizabeth was his cherished companion and together they taught their children and grandchildren the importance of hard work and service.

Verness served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern States Mission.  He then served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman in Vienna, Austria during the Korean Conflict. He served in two bishoprics with stewardship over the ward welfare farm.  He enjoyed his time serving in the ward youth programs, particularly coaching basketball.

He enjoyed participating in and watching sports, playing baseball and basketball with his brothers, and watching his children and grandchildren play on fields, courts, and mats.  He liked watching the Utah Jazz.

He will be remembered for his kindness, hard work, humor, patience, optimism, unselfishness, and devotion. His legacy and influence are felt by many and will long be treasured by those who love him.

Verness is survived by his children, Karen (Keith) Buys, Doris Adams, Bruce (Christy) Andrews, Keith (Anna) Andrews, Laura Andrews, and 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brothers, Neldon Vee and R Delos; and sisters, Ula May, and Millie LaVeda Taylor.  

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 12:00 Noon, at the Payson West LDS Stake Center, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah.  A viewing will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning prior to the funeral.  Interment will be at Santaquin City Cemetery, 100 East 300 South, Santaquin, Utah.

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

Michael Donovan Campbell

Michael Donovan Campbell, age 53, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away July 10, 2023,

in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Michael was born September 8, 1969, in Los Angeles, California. He was

raised in Payson, Utah, and graduated from Payson High School in 1987, where he had many

good friends.

Michael was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union and worked for several companies in

Utah and California, totaling over 36 years.  Michael excelled in his craft and was quickly

promoted to Foreman on several large projects. He really enjoyed his profession.

On February 14, 1986, he married Lisa Hone. They have one son, Eric. They later divorced.  He

then married Kim Fronk on July 23, 1992. They have one son, Tanner. Michael and Kim

divorced.

Michael loved living in California. His hobbies were surfing at Huntington Beach and Newport

Beach, playing tennis, riding his bike along the beach trails, BBQing, and good Mexican food! He

loved music.  He always wanted to learn to play the drums, but instead settled on jamming out

and playing “drums” with his sons, on the dashboard of his car.

Michael loved his family; his mom was his best friend. They enjoyed talking and laughing over

their phone calls, especially about politics and old movies.  Despite some obstacles that he

encountered in his later life, he always kept his great sense of humor.

He is preceded in death by his father, Barry Campbell; his brother, Clint Campbell;

grandparents, Thomas and Rodna Campbell and Don and Betty Judson; and by his aunts Donna

Huber and Emily Hewitt; and his uncle, Pete Campbell. Michael is survived by his mother Shirley

Campbell of Springville, Utah; and by his sons, Eric Campbell of Toquerville, Utah, and Tanner

(Sofia) Campbell of Herriman, Utah.  He is also survived by his sister Marisa Campbell of

Springville, Utah as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Walker Funeral

Home located at 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A memorial service will be held at 12:00

p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at Santaquin City Cemetery, 100 East

300 South, Santaquin, Utah. Arrangements are entrusted to Walker Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.com.

Dad Fairbanks

 

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~ Helen Keller

 In Loving Memory of Cheryl Simmons Lee 

(November 9, 1949 - July 20, 2023)

 

On July 20, 2023, our hearts were deeply saddened as we said goodbye to a remarkable woman, Cheryl Simmons Lee. Born on November 9, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Cheryl's life was a testament to love, service, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and community. She leaves behind a cherished legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. 

Cheryl's love story began with her beloved husband, Richard Lee, with whom she shared a beautiful journey in Payson, Utah. Sealed for time and eternity, they created a life filled with love, laughter, and shared dreams. Their union was a true testament to the power of devotion and commitment.

Cheryl's children, Jason (Andrea) of Tabiona, Angela of Provo, Utah, Noel (Jonathan) of Draper, Utah, and Jeremy (Zach) of Arvada, Colorado, were the heart and soul of her world. She imparted upon them the values of hard work and principles, leading by example through her own endeavors. Cheryl's love for her children knew no bounds, and she took pride in watching them grow into remarkable individuals.

The light of Cheryl's life extended to her nine adoring grandchildren - Tamara, Makayla, Richard, Abigail, Isabell, Jackson, Katelin, Rian, and Banin - and her two great-grandchildren. Her love for them knew no bounds, and she delighted in showering them with gifts and affection throughout the years.

A woman of many passions, Cheryl was a founding member of the Payson Civic Chorale, a musical endeavor that brought joy to countless hearts since 1981. Her passion for singing resonated through the community, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the pleasure of hearing her perform.

Known fondly as the local Avon Lady, Cheryl was a devoted businesswoman who found joy in connecting with her neighbors and friends while providing them with products that brought smiles to their faces. Through this business, she instilled in her children the importance of hard work and principles that carried them through life.

Cheryl was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she found solace in serving and ministering to others. Her dedication to indexing names, ministering, and singing in the ward choir exemplified her deep faith and love for Jesus Christ.

In addition to her immediate family, Cheryl is survived by her sisters Anna Jean Sweat, Jeanette Gray, and her brothers Jon Simmons and Rodney Simmons. She is preceded in death by her parents, Golden Hall Simmons and Mildred Bertha Brown, her brother Laval, and her sisters Ronda Simmons and Marlene Larson.

Cheryl was a beacon of love, kindness, and grace. Her presence brought warmth and joy to all, and her memory will forever shine bright in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held on July 31, 2023 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah 84651. A viewing will be held at 9:30 - 10:45 and the funeral will begin at 11:00. Cheryl will be buried in Payson Cemetery, where friends and family will come together to honor Cheryl's life, share cherished memories.

“Learn from the past; Prepare for the future; Live in the present” -- Thomas S. Monson

 

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All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

~ Helen Keller

Joyce Ann Wilson 

Joyce Ann Wilson, our dear aunt, sister, and friend returned to our loving Savior on July 14, 2023. 

Joyce was born April 19, 1935 in Payson Utah,  the second child of Lawrence ‘Hans’ and Leeta Finlayson Wilson. She loved growing up in Payson and made many friends during her school years, some  of whom she remained close with her whole life. Joyce was in student government in high school and was  a dedicated committee member for nearly every reunion the class of 1953 celebrated. 

Joyce attended Utah State for one year. She became a skilled and proficient secretary--her shorthand and  typing skills were legendary! She shared her talents with family and friends helping them create resumes,  or “taking down” baby blessings. She worked for US Steel for more than 20 years and took an early  retirement when the company downsized. She later got a job with Provo School District where she worked  for 15 more years. 

Joyce had many hobbies and interests. Her favorite, of course, was golf. She loved being a part of the  Women’s Golf Association and served on the board for many years. She golfed from early spring to late  fall, and then impatiently waited for winter to hurry up and get over! Gladstan had a special place in her  heart, and so did her dear friends who golfed with her. Joyce also loved tennis--both to play and to watch  on TV. Joyce was competitive and liked to win, and she was a great athlete--this combination made her  excel in the sports she participated in. In addition to golf and tennis, she was in a bowling league, played  volleyball, and loved outdoor games. She also loved to travel and was able to see many places in the world  on her adventures. She could also crochet and knit beautifully, sew everything from Barbie clothes to plaid  jackets (the lines had to match up!), and do needlework. She even painted with watercolors and oil paints.  One of her special talents was writing poetry. She enjoyed sharing this gift with friends and family by  writing poems for special occasions. 

Joyce loved to spoil her nieces and nephews. On Christmas, she loved to give everyone something new to  wear, and she fixed a big breakfast at her house every Christmas morning. She loved to attend ball games,  concerts, recitals, weddings, baby showers, and baptisms. She was a kid advocate to the core! She never  ran out of patience for card games, “painting” books, planning parties, but especially for playing dress up!  Even her fanciest high heels were not off limits! Her family meant everything to her, and it was her efforts  that kept us getting together through the years. 

Joyce was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong  testimony of the Savior. She served in many callings throughout her life from a Summiteers leader to  Road Show director, to Relief Society Chorister. She took every job seriously and served diligently in  each capacity. She loved music and especially hymns. 

We will miss Joyce and her ability to laugh easily and cheer us on in everything we do, but we know she  will be a very dedicated guardian angel and we are so thankful for the honor of being her family. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Payson South Stake Center, located at  711 S 600 E Payson, UT. A visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The service will begin  at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Payson 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

Judith “Judy” Ann Snow

Judith “Judy” Ann Snow, 79, of Payson, Utah, passed away on July 13, 2023, peacefully at her home from renal failure.

Judy was born in Denver, Colorado on April 2, 1944, to Jack and Edna Matthews. She grew up on her parents' dairy farm. They first lived just south of Denver, then Gypsum and Molina, finally settling in Mesa, Colorado. She graduated from Plateau Valley High School in Collbran, Colorado in 1962.

Judy was married to Gary Jones in August 1966. Together they had one daughter, Karen, in August 1967. They later divorced. Judy remarried in 1972 to Richard Snow. They were married for 10 years, they later divorced. 

Judy worked for Mountain Bell, now known as CenturyLink, for 26 years as an Operator, District Secretary and then a Foreman over a Splicing Crew. She enjoyed working on her 40-acre farm raising sheep and cattle. She was also actively involved with the community by providing service and knowledge of agriculture and livestock.

Judy is survived by her daughter Karen, granddaughters Jessica and Jayden, pets Buddy (dog) & Frankie (cat) and other family and friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Edna Matthews and other cousins and family members.

The funeral service will be held at 11am July 21 at the LDS Church located at 5237 W 10400 S Payson, Utah 84651. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm July 20 at Walker Mortuary.  Burial will follow the funeral at Payson Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Walker Funeral Home, Payson, Utah. To leave condolences please visit: www.walkermemorials.com 

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

Dean Leroy Bristow

Dean Leroy Bristow, 85, passed away peacefully in the arms of his children on Wednesday, June 12, 2023. He was born in Santa Ana, California, on April 26, 1938, to Thomas Pleasant and Marie Drexel Green Bristow. He was the youngest of five brothers, grew up and attended school in Tustin, California.

Dean was among the second graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy in 1960. He married Sandra Pedersen on May 10, 1962, in the Manti, Utah Temple. After seven years as an Air Force pilot, he attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine, specializing in urology. He later established a successful practice in Payson, Utah, where he raised his family and served his community.

Dean continued his love for the Air Force by serving in the Utah Air National Guard. In 1991, Dean was called to serve during Operation Desert Storm. After careful consideration, he sold his medical practice and returned to active duty in the Air Force, where he served until he retired in 2000. Upon returning home, he practiced urology part-time until approximately the age of 75.

Over the next 10 years of his life, he continued to be active in his community. He spent the last years of his life as a resident of the Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home. 

Dean was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many different capacities, the most recent being as Elders Quorum President in the veterans’ center branch. 

He is preceded in death by his wife Sandy, his parents and four brothers. Dean leaves behind his children: Christi Petrucka (Jim), Catherine Bristow, Dana Ruster, Michael Bristow (Angie), 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held on July 21, 2023 at The Mervyn Sharp Bennion Veterans Home at 11:00 a.m. with an hour of remembrance at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, internment will be at the Payson City Cemetery with full military honors.  Services are in the care of Walker Funeral Home.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkermemorials.com.

In lieu of flowers, Dean requested that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans or Tunnel to Towers charities. 

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

BETTY SCHRAMM

Betty Jean (Tanner) Schramm, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully, with family at her bedside, in the early morning of Tuesday, July 4th, at the age of 84.

Born to Lydia May (Adair) and Wayne D. Alton Tanner on December 28, 1938, in Payson, Utah, Betty was the oldest of 3 children. She grew up on a dairy farm, where she learned the value of hard work.  In her teen years, she became a reluctant beauty queen, earning the title of Miss Payson at the encouragement of her sister and friends. It is also there that she met the love of her life, Alvin Schramm, whom she would later marry.

After graduating from Payson High School, Betty attended BYU, and, shortly after, married Alvin, on June 19, 1958. As mother to a large and growing family, she had many opportunities to develop useful skills such as baking delicious bread, being able to sew just about anything, and making beautiful floral arrangements, which she later also did professionally. She was devoted to her children, serving as PTA president, and often volunteered in their classrooms. Betty took on a few different positions to help supplement their family income, including travel agent, florist, seamstress, and independent Sunrider consultant.

Betty was smart and had a love for learning that she nurtured throughout her life. Informative books about health and longevity were of particular interest to her, as was her heritage and ancestry. She enjoyed meeting with other members of the organization Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, as well as various local study groups. She filled many roles in her local church and in service to her community, and she loved serving with Alvin on a local service mission. Service and selflessness were at the core of who Betty was and she always loved and took care of those around her, regardless of the cost to herself.

Her family was the world to her, the most important thing. Towards the end, we kids often had the impression that our dad felt a need to make sure mom was taken care of before he could pass on, but maybe we had it wrong all along.  Maybe it was mom who needed to take care of dad through the end before she could pass on; that would fit with her character. Having her family all together was her greatest joy, and the best evidence of a life well spent.  All nine of her children loved and cared for her to the end; are good, kind people who try in their own ways to make the world a better place; come together to help one another in times of need; and try to follow her example of love and devotion to family. We are her legacy. Our lives are our tribute to hers. She can rest peacefully, knowing that we will remember her as a great mother, and we will miss her dearly until we meet again.

Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alvin Schramm, her sister, Connie Lucile Boodry, and her parents.  She is survived by her brother, Daryl Wayne Tanner, nine children, Steven, Douglas, Susan, Reed, Blake, Cynthia, Angela, Bryan, and Sonja, 43 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., where the family will also receive friends from 9:30 am to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.