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 

 Mary Helen Wilson Davis

Helen was born June 14, 1933 to Lloyd H. and Eleen McClellan Wilson in Payson, Utah. She passed away from natural causes with early stages of dementia on November 23, 2020.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She married Wesley Davis in 1956. His career in the U.S. Navy took them to many places until his retirement in 1972 when they settled in Payson.

Helen loved her family and the times they spent together. Her four sisters were her best friends.

She is survived by her son Mark Wesley and his wife Brenda, grandchildren Amanda (Justin) Cingolani, Amber (Adam) Proctor, and Daniel Mark Davis (Tyson Dean), great-grandchildren Jaxon and Anthony Cingolani, Kodi, Johnathan, Hayden, Evan, and Ryan Proctor. She is also survived by her sisters Gayle Olson, Donna Peery, Kay Hansen, and Linda Renzello.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Jaye, and her husband Wesley.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

A special thanks to Bristol Hospice, Richard Porter and his staff of Seasons of Santaquin for their love and care.

A private family graveside will be held.

Condolences may be extended to the family through www.walkermemorials.com

 

 

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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 

BARTON LEONARD RYAN

Barton Leonard Ryan passed away on the night of Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 83 years old. Bart was born on January 8, 1937 in Salt Lake City. During his early years, his family lived just outside the North Lily Mine; they eventually moved to Eureka, where Bart graduated from Tintic High School in 1955.

After briefly attending the University of Utah, Bart married Connie Morgan in 1955, and they had three children: Craig, Blake, and Shelley. They settled in Goshen, while Bart worked as a mechanic at the Dragon Mine in Silver City for nearly twenty years. They later moved to Payson, with Bart working as a welder for Geneva Steel. One final career change took Bart and Connie to Delta, where he worked as a maintenance supervisor for Intermountain Power Plant. As empty- nesters in Delta, they enjoyed their life as grandparents, frequently babysitting their grandchildren and hosting family get-togethers. After Connie’s passing in 1996, Bart married Lynda Sue Hancock, and they continued to live in Delta until 2014, when they moved to Santaquin.

Bart will be remembered for many things, among them his kindness, his compassion, and his work ethic. He could fix anything and build everything, and he was a meticulous organizer: in every vehicle he drove, he kept a logbook detailing every oil change, tire change, tuneup, etc. His garage and workshop were sights to behold, with every item neatly in place. He once said he had never been bored in his life because he kept a daily checklist close by, and there were always more things to do on it. His grandchildren will surely remember his wise aphorisms (“Don’t take any wooden nickels”). He was a lifelong member of the Tintic Elks Lodge #711.

After working long days and long weeks for over forty years, Bart took up a new hobby in his retirement: he became an avid golfer. In his twilight years, he spent his time spoiling his dogs and watching every single University of Utah basketball and football game. He enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in all of their endeavors, going to coutless sporting and musical events, and helping them through their education.

Bart is survived by his wife, Lynda; his sister, Shanna (Tom) Kokal; his children, Craig (Barbara), Blake (Carla), and Shelley (Brad Bateman); his step children  Tracy Jensen, Gail Ann Brown, Cindy Duhon, and Chris Warnick; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Arthur Ryan and Eleanor LaVon Drussell; his wife, Connie Ryan; his sister, Bonnie Newman; his daughter-in-law, Carla Ann Ryan, and his grandson, Barton Craig Ryan.

We’d like to thank Richard Porter and the staff at Seasons of Santaquin, Bristol Hospice and Ciara for their loving care of dad.

Condolences may be sent to 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 

 JAMES ROBERT WILSON

James Robert Wilson, 78, of Payson, Utah, passed away on November 6, 2020 at his home. James was born on August 10, 1942 in Payson, Utah to Woodrow and “Jerry” Jessie Faye Deaver Wilson. He married Connie Curtis in Salt Lake City on March 24, 1966.

Jim served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp for six years during the Gulf War. He was a member of the American Legion. Jim graduated from Payson High School and received his BS in Business from the University of Utah in 1965. Over the years he held accounting, management, and controller positions with Litton Industries, U&I Sugar, Becton Dickinson, Eaton Kenway and Stone Container/Premier Tech, and he was Secretary-Treasurer on the Board of Utah Lake Water Users Association (ULWUA) from the early 1980s to 2020.

As a teenager, Jim trained and competed in boxing with Stan’s Boxing Club in Utah and at the Golden Gloves in Las Vegas. Jim learned mechanics from his Dad Woody and loved building hot rods and going to car shows (especially with his son), drag racing, riding motorcycles (Harley trips and rides with his daughter), collecting guns and shooting with his children and grandson. The family spent many memorable weekends at Yuba camping and boating.

He was an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jim is survived by his wife Connie Wilson, children Angela Wilson Mosteller (Barry) of Orinda, California; Matthew James Wilson (Ally) of Sandy, Utah; grandchildren Barron Mosteller and Leah Lane Mosteller; and brother Kayo B. Wilson (Sue) of St. George, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Jerry Wilson.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.

Due to COVID 19, face masks and social distancing are required.

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 

GEORGE REX ELMER

George Rex Elmer, loving husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia (non Covid related) on November 4, 2020.

George was born on January 27, 1944 in Bingham, Utah to Rex & Wilma Elmer. He grew up in Payson, Utah and attended Payson High school where he participated in band, basketball, football and track.

He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the North Western States Mission. He loved serving his mission and spoke of that time and the area fondly.

He married the late Jane Williams on March 3,1967 in the Salt Lake City Temple.

He attended Brigham Young University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree and Masters Degree in Education. He spent over 30 years educating youth. He started his career at Kennedy Jr High, and went on to teach at Granger High School, and Grantsville High School. Drafting, computer aided drafting and woodshop were subjects he taught, but he taught his students so much more. Often his students got a surprise lesson on poetry, grammar, or manners. He loved to teach. He was a master.

On February 15, 1980 he married the love of his life, Shirlynn Ruth Wayman. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. She was his best friend, his partner in all things, and he loved her with everything he had. Shirlynn loved her “sweetheart” deeply, stood by him, and served him devoutly. 

He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served diligently in many callings. The callings he enjoyed most involved teaching. His testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ was paramount in his life. He lived, and shared his love of the gospel willingly. 

George had a lifelong passion for horses. He spent years riding, showing, training, and breeding them. When he wasn't spending time with his horses, he was busy making sawdust. He was a gifted wood worker and turned award winning art pieces on a lathe.

More than anything, he loved being a Father and Grandfather. He made sure all of his children knew that he loved them “no matter what”. He gave each child and grandchild a unique nickname. He taught us the value of hard work, how to laugh at life, the importance of forgiveness, and so much more. Our big, beautiful, blended family will deeply miss his amazing Dad hugs, his Fathers’ blessings, and his advice. 

He leaves behind his beautiful wife Shirlynn, his dear sisters, Kay (Larry) Darton, Riverton, and Mae Ewell Genola, and his children John (LeeAnn) Elmer, Tooele; Rebecca (Randy) Jackson, Salt Lake City; David (Brittany) Elmer, West Valley; Julie

(Ben) Gowans, Payson; Kathryn Webb (Joe Lasky), Murray; Steven Elmer (Chrissy Stacey), Iowa; Richard (Jennifer) Willams, Murray; and Angela (Justin) McBride, Stansbury; 23 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Jane, brother in law, Kendall Ewell, and his Granddaughter “Sweet Ellie Girl”.  

A viewing will be held Monday November 9th from 6-8 pm at the chapel on 81 N. Church Street, Grantsville, UT. A private funeral service will be held on November 10th at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at approximately 1:30 pm at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 N. 800 E. Payson Utah.

The funeral services will be streamed live via Zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87396189710

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 

Milton Leigh Friedli

March 12, 1935 – November 3, 2020

Hard working, a tease, compassionate, God fearing, animal lover are just a few ways anyone who knew Milt would describe him. His love for family and a good joke helped all around him to feel God’s love and he was quick to let anyone know just how much he loved them, even in his passing days.

Milt will continue to love his four kids and their spouses: Dart (Debbie), Greg (Tawnee), Alan (Bill), and Teresa (Dale), from beyond the veil, hand in hand with his wife M. JaNae Greene Friedli who he joined early Tuesday morning in a peaceful sleep.

Milt will be missed by all he served including his amazing friends at The Peteetneet, his grandkids, great-grandkids, and his dog Cosmo who has been his constant companion the last eighteen months. Milt’s family would like to thank his nurse Korin, CNA Chelsea and all others who have supported them during this time.

 An intimate graveside service will be held at the Smithfield cemetery on Saturday November 7th at 11 a.m.