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 May 6 procession leads fallen Santaquin officer, Sergeant Bill Hooser Home.

People lined up along Santaquin Main Street May 6 to pay respect to Sergeant Bill Hooser, who was killed while on duty early Sunday morning, May 5. Law enforcement, fire and safety agencies from across the state led a procession that began this morning at the Taylorsville medical examiners office that carried the late Sgt Hooser home.

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

GENE LOFGRAN

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gene Clifton Lofgran on May 3, 2024, just two days shy of his 85th birthday. 

Gene was welcomed into this world on May 5, 1939, by his parents, Albert and Annie May Lofgran and three older brothers who wanted a baby sister but loved him anyway. He grew up in Santaquin, Utah, and graduated from Payson High School. Shortly after graduating, he joined the service, returned with honor, and on Oct. 15, 1960, married his eternal sweetheart, Pat Ingram Lofgran. Together they made their home in Payson, Utah, where they raised their family and made many cherished memories throughout the years. 

Gene lost his parents at a tender young age, which cultivated within him a profound capacity to love others deeply. His love and devotion to family were unparalleled. He was known for his big heart, his knack for loving others exactly as they are, and a quick wit that brought joy to those around him. 

Gene was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and spent his life serving others in the Church and elsewhere. He was a hard worker, making a career as a lineman for Mountain Bell. After 33 years, he retired and worked an additional ten years for Novell.

Gene loved four-wheeling in the mountains, camping, spotting wildlife, Ford trucks, and Pepsi Cola. He had many unique hobbies, including woodworking, flint knapping, target shooting, photography and hunting. He was quite the handyman – there was not a tool he didn’t own. If he wasn’t working in his workshop, you could usually find him in his garden. More than anything, he loved sharing the produce with others. 

Gene is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patsy Ingram Lofgran of Payson, Utah, son Mark (Tonie) Lofgran, of Herriman, Utah; daughters JoAnn (Dirk) Boggess of Salem, Utah; Janet (Vic) Losser of Salem, Utah; Pam (Jeromy) Hall of Lehi, Utah; and a sister-in-law, Evelyne Nielsen of Goosing, Idaho. He is proceeded in death by his father, Albert John Lofgran; his mother, Annie May Clayson Lofgran; his older brothers Lynn (Kathy), Vernon (Leal), and Wayne Lofgran; and his grandson, Garrett Lofgran. He adored his seventeen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many other friends that he loved as his own and considered his bonus family. 

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 10, at the LDS church at 711 South Peteetneet Blvd in Payson, Utah, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Saturday, May 11, at the same place, with a viewing held prior to the service at 11:00. Interment will take place at the Santaquin cemetery, 100 East 300 South, Santaquin, Utah. 

We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from friends and family at this time. 

100 YEARS

 

A personal Footloose encounter featuring Kevin Bacon last month is being topped off with a photographic display at the Peteetneet Museum & Cultural Arts Center. An exhibition celebrating “100 Years of Utah Film & Television” by the Utah Film Commision is open to the public in the main-level art gallery. The Peteetneet is located at 10 North 600 East, Payson, Utah.

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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

DANIEL PATRICK LEE

On Sunday April 28, 2024, Daniel Patrick Lee, age 79, finished this earthly journey and returned to his Heavenly Father, surrounded by family. Daniel or Danny as he was known to some, was born on December 2, 1944, to Carl Dalton Lee and Opal Neola Marvin. Just one of twelve children that blessed their family and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Dad grew up in Payson where many fond memories were made, especially with his childhood friends Doug Houghton and Dick Marvin, as well as many others. Spending many of his summer months in the Strawberry Reservoir area with his Uncle Slim and Aunt Mary during his teenage years helping them with their cattle operation. This instilled in him his love of camping. Dad graduated from Payson High School in 1963. At the age of twenty-one he enlisted in the Army in 1964 during the Vietnam War.

In the years that followed Dad was able to gain employment with Geneva Steel as a Crane Operator for 16 years, of which he proudly mentioned every time he could. From there he worked many various occupations ranging from being a baker, to owning his own landscaping business and then finally at the American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake as a fee collector and playing Santa Claus just to name a few. Family was always important to him, even his “extended” family that he was able to have through the years. Dad relished the time that he was able to spend with them. Sharing his knowledge of horses and love of playing the guitar. Always making sure that his own nieces and nephews knew how special they were to him, as well as with his own children.

Dad spent the last two and a half years at the Bennion Veterans Home in Payson, as he was unable to take care of himself due to Dementia. These were enjoyable years for him due to the care of the staff, and the other residents who ended up being “family” to him. A special thank you to the Bennion Staff and Suncrest Hospice for their care and love that was given to him.

He was preceded in death by his sons Kevin Dewain and Shane Lee, his parents, and siblings, Neola Shepard, Patti (Verna) Belmont, Alma Guitierrez, Gary Lee, James Lee, Denny Ray Lee, Benny David Lee, and Robin Lee. He is survived by his daughter Tamra (Doug) Healey of Heber City, two grandchildren, one great granddaughter, siblings, Jeanette Smith, Susan Lee, and Philip Lee, all of Georgia, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9,2024, at the Walker Funeral Home located at 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

Arrangements are entrusted to Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.com. 

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