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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

Cleil Smith

Cleil Thayne Smith, age 84 of Santaquin, Utah passed away at home on November 30, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Cleil was born August 19, 1940 in Santaquin to Ella May Thayne and Isaac Jesse Smith, the seventh of eight children. He attended school in Santaquin and Payson.

Cleil met the love of his life, Mary Louise Lyons, and they were married November 11, 1958. They were married for 66 years. They are the parents of 5 children, 19 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.

Cleil worked construction and was the Chief of Police for Santaquin City for 5 years. He also ran a detective agency before moving on to work at IFA, and finally to Utah Power and Light where he retired after 25 years.

Cleil loved riding motorcycles and he and Mary travelled all around the United States, Mexico and Canada. Cleil and Mary were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association where he was chapter President. Cleil also had a love for the outdoors and he and Mary bought property up at Holiday Oaks where they enjoyed spending their summers with family and friends. Cleil also loved his special fur baby, Wally, and was so heartbroken when Wally passed away.  He loved riding his horses in the mountains and spent a lot of time doing that. He was a jack of all trades and could build anything he put his mind to. Cleil owned and operated Smith Excavating as well. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings.

Cleil is survived by his sweetheart of 66 years, his children and spouses, Terry Lynne and Alfredo Parra of Santaquin, Scott Bernell and Lonni Smith of Mona, Valerie Jane and Randy Haskell of Santaquin, Catherine Smith of Ivins, Nancy Kay and Greg Balzly of Genola, 19 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. Cleil was preceded in death by both of his parents, all 7 siblings and their spouses, and 2 great grandchildren.

There will be a viewing on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Brown Family Mortuary in Santaquin. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6th at 11:00 am at the Santaquin Stake Center, 45 South 500 West, with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Interment will be at the Santaquin City Cemetery.

Many thanks to all who helped care for Cleil over the past few years. Till we meet again.

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Walking into Olson’s Garden Shoppe two weeks ago felt like deja vu. Only the experience wasn’t an illusion. The humus smell and leafy imagery inside Olson’s scopic houseplant wing took me back to a blissful visit I’d made at Belfast Botanic Gardens last winter. Two gardens of disparate origin and proportion, a pond’s-cross away: both provide tastes of happiness’ grace.

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Utah County Warming Centers Are Open--Call for volunteers to help staff locations

 Utah County Warming Centers Are Open

Call for volunteers to help staff locations

Utah County’s preparation for its Winter Response Plan is complete and warming centers are seeking assistance from the public. At the same time, Utah County’s Winter Response Task Force is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to staff the different warming center locations this winter.

Please use the following link online to sign up or for more information:

https://app.vomo.org/opportunity/warming-center

Beginning Tuesday, October 15, and continuing until April 30, 2025, warming centers for individuals who are homeless and seeking warmth and a place to stay for the night will be open every night from 9 PM to 8 AM.

Volunteers aged 18 and older are needed to help at the warming centers during the evening, late night, and early morning. Those serving will assist experienced staff with set-up, clean-up, safety, and security, and provide our homeless friends with care and fellowship. Training is required.

Below are the warming center locations and schedule.

Mondays - The Genesis Project, 875 S 170 E, Provo, UT 84606

Tuesdays - The Genesis Project, 875 S 170 E, Provo, UT 84606

Wednesdays - Utah County Public Works Red Warehouse, 2855 South State Street, Provo, Utah 84606

Thursdays - Provo Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 255 S 700 E, Provo, UT 84606

Fridays - Utah County Public Works Red Warehouse, 2855 South State Street, Provo, Utah 84606

Saturdays - Utah County Public Works Red Warehouse, 2855 South State Street, Provo, Utah 84606

Sundays - Utah County Public Works Red Warehouse, 2855 South State Street, Provo, Utah 84606

Somber Sun Art Collective Opens In Commercial Place

 Meet our new neighbors. We are excited about the opening of Somber Sun Art Collective in Suite 8 at the Commercial Place Complex, 145 East Utah Avenue, Payson. 

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Mourning the Passing of Our Friend: Forthcoming Funeral Services

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

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

 

Veral “Bud” Nielsen

Veral (Bud) Nielsen passed away Tues. Oct. 8, 2024, from complications of Covid.  He was born on July 21, 1929, in Dividend, Utah to Elmer and Lillis Nielsen.  He attended schools in Goshen, and then moved to Portland, Oregon with his family.  After graduating high school, he moved back to Utah and started roofing for several companies. He then went to work for US Steel in Ironton and then transferred to Geneva.

In 1951, he was drafted into the United States Army, serving in the Korean Conflict as a MP on train patrol at Fort Ord, California.  After being discharged, Bud moved back to Payson where he returned to work at Geneva.

He met Dessie Robison Wilson through his brother Dean and married her in 1955.  The marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple. They had three children: Frances Wilson Brown, Charlie Ray Wilson and Suzanne Nielsen Spencer and three grandchildren: Grant Brown, April Wilson Jones, and Rhett Ray Wilson. They also had thirteen great-grandchildren.

Bud always loved hunting everything with anybody, from elk hunting in Mongolia to halibut and salmon fishing in Alaska or chasing birds from Goshen to South Dakota. He was also an avid trap shooter, four- wheeler, and Utah Jazz fan.

He held several different positions at Geneva Steel and retired as general foreman in the blast furnace. To his co-workers at Geneva, he was also known as Big Daddy and Rawhide.  To his grandchildren, he was known as Big Grandpa.

He was widowed, but later in life married Mary Jean Brown and enjoyed her family.

Bud was a hard-working, generous man who truly gave of himself.  He was especially known for his blueberry buttermilk pancakes, homemade bread, and scones.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 780 West 500 South in Payson, Utah. Visitation prior at the church. There was also visitation on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.

Interment with military honors will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

Mourning the Passing of Our Friend: Forthcoming Funeral Services

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

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

RaNae H Dove

Our classy little Mom, RaNae H Dove returned home to her Father in Heaven, on October 3, 2024, at the age of 91. Mom was born on July 30th, 1933, in Mapleton, Utah to David and Lilly Hopla. She was the much-loved baby sister of her 5 siblings.

Mom graduated from Springville High School in 1951. In 1952, she was married to her “honey boy” Darcy Dove, and they were later sealed in the Provo Temple.

Dad and Mom met “dragging main” on Provo Center Street. He immediately noticed “Rannie’s” red hair and went straight home to tell his mom that he met the woman he was going to marry, and she had red hair just like hers! They loved dancing together and were often admired for the graceful way they would glide across the floor to their favorite song, "Blue Velvet."

Mom was a hard worker and had many jobs. She was the accountant for “Welcome Mart”, the supermarket in Panguitch, Utah that she and Dad owned together. She also worked for many years for Nebo School District.

Mom was the biggest cheerleader for us, her two daughters Stacy and Sherron. She was never happier than when the three of us were together. She also made every effort to support her 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren in anything they were involved in. Traveling together with us two daughters was one of Mom’s favorite ways to spend her time. The memories made, laughs shared, and adventures taken with our mom will be cherished by us forever. Every child

would be lucky to have a mom who loved them as much as ours loved us.

Mom had many favorite things: Chocolate. Mom never met a chocolate that she didn’t like.

Shopping. Every Saturday was reserved for shopping at the mall with us girls or sisters. Finding a sale at Dillard’s was the pinnacle of any shopping trip for mom plus chocolate.

Traveling. Mom loved traveling with our Dad and they took many trips in their motor home, and often let the grandkids tag along plus chocolate. Face cream. Face cream was always applied twice daily, with zero exceptions. Her comb. Mom always had a comb so she could keep her hair looking perfect in all conditions.

Diet Coke. Mom’s love for Diet Coke was never questioned and was an illustration of her always enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Cookies. Her day would start off with a cookie and a Diet Coke because having those two things together will always help your day start off on the right path, plus chocolate. Spoiling grandchildren. Especially at Christmas time, there seemed to be no end to the gift bags that she would give each grandchild. That same generosity existed all year for all her

grandchildren. She was often caught sneaking money to the grandkids as they left her home each Sunday. Little did she know that Dad was doing the same thing, so the grandkids were doubly taken care of! More chocolate. Movies. Mom loved to go to the movie theatre every week to see the new shows. When she got older, the only trouble was remembering what the movie was called or who was in it. She just loved to go. Lipstick. Lipstick could be found in every cupboard and every purse, because a woman can never be too far from her lipstick, and mom was always prepared. Oh, and chocolate. Don’t forget the chocolate.

Mom leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

She is survived by her daughters Stacy Hone (Michael) of Payson, and Sherron Ahlin (Mark) of Santaquin, 7 Grandchildren; Preston Hone (Rebecca), Summer Seely (Preston), Dustin Hone, Tina Hone, Kody Ahlin, Tawnie Liddle (Joey), Brandon Ahlin, and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Darcy Dove, parents David and Lily Hopla, brothers William and Cluff, 3 sisters LaNore, Ovaldale, and Carma, and a beloved grandson Kasey Hone.

Our family wants to wish a special thanks to Orchard View Assisted Living and all their staff including nurses, aides, cooks, house keepers, home health aide Kori Verwer and mom’s physical therapist Jason Sumsion. We would also like to thank the employees of Payson Market for always making the weekly shopping easier for our mom.

A celebration of life will be held at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 10:00 am.

Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.com.

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 Road construction along Santaquin Main Street continues, but businesses remain accessible with back road entries. Santaquin Subway at 285 East Main is among them.

Mourning the Passing of Our Friend: Forthcoming Funeral Services

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

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

Bart Evan Peterson

Bart Evan Peterson passed away on September 28, 2024, due to complications from open-heart surgery. Born to Berk and Clarice Peterson on June 22, 1953, in Payson, Utah, Bart grew up in Santaquin and graduated from Payson High School in 1971. He continued his education at Utah Trade Tech (now UVU), where he earned a degree in electrical automation.

On September 28, 1990, Bart married his sweetheart, Kathy, and they were later sealed for time and all eternity on March 14, 2018, in the Payson Temple. Bart spent the majority of his career working at US Steel (Geneva) and later retired from the Hunter Power Plant. He held various leadership roles throughout his professional life and found great joy in teaching and mentoring others in his trade.

Bart had a passion for woodworking, fishing with family and his buddies, hunting, canning, baking, gardening, and, above all, spending time with his family. His hobbies revolved around bringing joy to those he loved, whether through entertaining, serving, or giving of his time and talents. He delighted in taking his children and grandchildren on long drives, trap shooting, and chukar hunting. A man of many talents, Bart could fix anything, and it wasn’t uncommon for him to look for things to repair or build whenever he visited family or friends.

An active member of his church and community, Bart served in his ward’s Elders Quorum Presidency and as a Stake Missionary. He also cherished his time as the chief of the Payson City Fire Department, a role he often reflected on with pride.

Bart is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy, and his children: Tara (Joe), Kim (PJ), Christie (Matt), Stefanie (Dustin), Brandi (Brady), Bret (Scott), and Kody (Whitney). He leaves behind 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 more on the way. He is also survived by his mother, Clarice Peterson, and brothers Randy (Marilyn) and Curtis (Cordie). He was preceded in death by his father, Berk, brothers Larry and Twain, and his granddaughter Kenya.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 3rd, in Ferron, Utah, at the Ferron Stake center, 555 So. 400 West from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A second viewing will take place on Friday, October 4th, at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 So. 300 East, in Santaquin, Utah from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, followed by a graveside service at the Santaquin City Cemetery at 11:00 AM.

Please Help The Payson Chronicle Identify These Men

The Payson Chronicle is eager to attach names with the faces appearing in this picture. These men were photographed in front of a head frame and hoist house at the Centennial-Eureka Mine in the early 1900s.

Though this image dates back over one hundred years, we are hopeful that someone will be able to recognize one or more of the miners from genealogy pages or family heirloom portraits.

Please contact the newspaper by email at paysonchronicle@gmail.com or phone at 801-465-9221 with any identification information that you can provide. We appreciate your help.

Mourning the Passing of Our Friend: Forthcoming Funeral Services

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

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

 KENT RANDAL NELSON

Kent Randal Nelson was born on October 7, 1951 to Rees and Fern Nelson. He grew up in Santaquin Utah, and lived there most of his life of 72 years. He grew up loving baseball, basketball, camping, fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors.

He helped with the family business of Pitt’s Drive In, where they sold hamburgers, fries, and strawberry malts. He served a LDS mission in the Montana, Wyoming Northwest Mission. He married Janet Beckstead on July 19, 1974 in the Provo Utah Temple. They had six children - Shelly, Matthew, Joshua, Andrew, Nathanial, and Jenifer. They made lots of fun memories playing baseball, gardening, driving around on the tractor and grandpa's motorcycle, going fishing, playing got you last with tinfoil balls or stinky sock balls, shooting skeet on Thanksgiving, sleeping in the dump truck, camping up Santaquin Canyon, swimming at warm springs, renting a VCR and Disney videos from Adventureland Video and the Video Hut, and going to Yellowstone National Park several times together. They later divorced.

Later in life he married Jennifer Avery. Together they went to a Chicago Cubs baseball game which was a lifelong dream. He also played baseball in the Senior Olympics where he blew everyone away with his home runs.

He had a stroke and spent his last few years at Parkway Care Center in Payson where he was quite a character playing jokes on people, giving lots of raspberries, and running away in a wheelchair with one hand uphill to Peteetneet. Thank you to all those at Parkway who took part in his care and made his last years comfortable and enjoyable.

He is preceded in death by Rees and Fern Nelson (mom and dad), Dave and Madge Nelson (brother and sister in law), Nathanial Rees Nelson and Andrew William Nelson (sons).

He is survived by Jerry (Linda) Nelson, Dale (Clarice) Nelson, Vickie (Larry) Aragon, Janet Nelson, Lisa (Dave) Fluke, Shelly (Chris) Gravett, Matthew (Lei) Nelson, Joshua Nelson, Jenifer (Steve) Erikson, Amber Erikson, Ruth and Jim Johnson, and 22 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.

Viewing Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 6:00 -7:00 pm at Brown Family Mortuary and Monday September, 23, 2024 from 10:00 -10:45am at the L.D.S. chapel on 345 W 100 N, Funeral to follow at 11:00am, Interment to follow at Santaquin City Cemetery.

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