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Mark Durrant

February 8, 1936 - March 17, 2010

Mark Jr. Durrant, 74, of Spring Lake, Utah passed away March 17, 2010 to join his eternal sweetheart and son on the other side. Mark was born February 8, 1936 in Castle Dale, Utah to Mark Baxter Durrant and Eva Shepherd Durrant. Mark married Betty Ann McClellan January 4, 1957, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple for time and all eternity. They were married for 39 ½...
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David Joshua Askelson

August 27, 1969 - March 14, 2010

David Joshua Askelson, 40, of Santaquin, Utah passed away on March 14, 2010. David was born on August 27, 1969 to David and Debra Askelson. David graduated high school in Lodi California. When he was young he enjoyed wood carving. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who loved going to the Temple and home teaching. He is survived by his wife...
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Jessica Laren Harris

June 9, 1992 - March 8, 2010

Jessica Laren Harris, 17, of Lindon, died peacefully early Monday, March 08, 2010 at Timpanogos Regional Hospital, cradled in her mother’s arms and surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born June 9, 1992 in Provo to Brent Richard Harris and Lisa Marie Harmon Harris. She was raised in American Fork and Lindon, and was currently a high school senior preparing to graduate early, and...
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John Carl Hendrix

December 29, 1941 - March 2, 2010

John Carl Hendrix "Papa John" John Carl Hendrix, 68, of Pleasant Grove, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at his home of causes incident to a chronic heart condition. He was born December 29, 1941, in Salina, Utah, to Otis Lee Hendrix and Lolita Maren Christensen. He was the oldest of three children. He dearly loved the mountains and enjoyed spending time with his family camping, hiking,...
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Amber Rachelle Turner

June 17, 1981 - February 28, 2010

Amber Rachelle Young Turner Our special sweet spirit, Amber Rachelle Young Turner, born on June 17, 1981, returned to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Amber is survived by her husband, Gordon Abram Turner, parents, Ren Lee and Jan Mangum Young, brothers, Tyler Ren and Matthew McKenna Young, her Great-Grandmother, Jean Weight, Grandparents, Phillip H and Kathleen Young, and...
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Beverly Chamberlain

May 21, 1929 - February 27, 2010

Beverly Christensen Chamberlain 1929-2010 Beverly Christensen Chamberlain of Orem, Utah reunited with her loving Father in Heaven on February 27, 2010. She was born May 21, 1929 in Castle Dale, Utah to Charley and Leah Christensen. The second of four girls, she proved you can take the girl out of Emery County but you can’t take Emery County out of the girl. After high school...
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Freddy Garland Creviston

August 17, 1943 - February 25, 2010

Freddy Garland Creviston Freddy Garland Creviston, 66 years old, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 25, 2010. He was born August 17, 1943, to Garland and Bertha Creviston in Payson, Utah. He graduated from Provo High School in 1961. After graduating high school, Fred served his country in the United States Navy from 1961-1964. He met his life long love, Ilene Jenkins, in...
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Richard F Beach

September 21, 1918 - February 25, 2010

Richard F. Beach Richard F. Beach, 91, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010, in Lehi. He was born September 21, 1918, in Elmira, New York, and was the son of Ernest F. Beach and Cora Ella Beach. He married Marguerite Anne Clark on January 13, 1940, in Elmira, New York. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, January 1943. He was educated...
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Dorene Hinckley Ewing

March 24, 1933 - February 23, 2010

Dorene Savage Hinckley Ewing Dorene Savage Hinckley Ewing passed away February 23, 2010, in Las Cruces, NM from pneumonia. Dorene was born March 24, 1933, in Montpelier, ID to Norma Lewis and Joseph Smith Savage. She spent much of her youth in Yeadon, PA and Green River, WY. When her family moved to Salt Lake City Dorene attended East High School, graduating in 1951. Dorene attended The...
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Leila Judd

July 7, 1929 - February 22, 2010

Leila Lundquist Judd Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Leila Lundquist Judd, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family. Leila was born July 7, 1929 in Price, Utah to Roland and Mary Lundquist. She graduated from Kanab High School and attended Utah State Agricultural College where...
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LaDee Galli

December 31, 1931 - February 19, 2010

LaDee Fikstad Galli, 1931 ~ 2010 LaDee Fikstad Galli, 78, passed away on February 19, 2010 at her home in Provo, Utah, due to cancer. She was born Dec 31, 1931 in Rexburg Idaho to Moylen (Bish) and Ina Keppner Fikstad and attended schools in Rexburg, graduating from Madison High in 1949. Her dear and lifelong friends are Dolores Topham Holly, Norm Jean Archibald Spadling and Stella Byrne...
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Marilyn Kaye Scott

June 16, 1947 - February 16, 2010

Marilyn Beattie Sterger Scott Marilyn Beattie Sterger Scott joined her loved ones on the other side February 16th 2010 while surrounded by her family. Born June 16th, 1947 to Fred & Mary Beattie of Rexburg Idaho, she was the 2nd of four children (Cliff Beattie, Doug Beattie and Sylvia Rohatinsky) and in her youth enjoyed table tennis, baton twirling and spending quality time with...
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Lucy Jacobs Livermore

January 31, 1917 - February 15, 2010

Lucy Baca Jacobs Livermore Incredible wife, mother, grandmother, Aunt, friend, teacher, and example of righteousness, passed through the veil to enjoy the bounteous blessings of the eternities on February 15, 2010. She was born in Quemado, New Mexico, January 31, 1917, to Nazario Garcia Baca and Clara Bustamante. Lucy married Charles Glenn Jacobs on August 3, 1939. Glenn died in 1973 and...
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Maxeen Delores Draper

August 5, 1950 - February 14, 2010

Maxeen Delores Draper Maxeen Delores Draper, born August 5, 1950, in Panguitch, Utah, to Max and Beth Stewart, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010. Maxeen grew up in Provo, Utah. She married Jerry Darper, July 21, 1979, and they made their home in Orem, Utah. Maxeen worked for Jolene Company as a purchasing agent for 31 years, and Little Things Mean A Lot. She enjoyed buying gifts,...
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Edward James Ulovec

November 5, 1922 - February 12, 2010

Edward James Ulovec “Together Again” Edward James Ulovec, 87, of Orem has gone to join his beloved wife, Velma in eternity on February 12, 2010. He was born November 5, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, to Alois and Anna Ulovec. He married Velma Irene Adamson in Las Vegas, NV. September 9, 1956 who was his beloved companion for 42 years. Edward was a graduate of UCLA. He played basketball...
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Billie Lou Brinkerhoff

July 29, 1919 - February 11, 2010

Billie Benson Brinkerhoff Billie Benson Brinkerhoff passed away on February 11, 2010, at the age of 90. She will be remembered most for her faith, her love and devotion to her family, and her continually positive outlook on life. Billie was born to Richard Claude Benson and Chloe Emmaline Michael Benson in Newtown, MO on July 29, 1919. She attended Christian College and later graduated...
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Jack G. Adams

June 29, 1938 - February 11, 2010

Jack G. Adams, 71, passed away at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, on Thursday, February 11, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 29, 1938 in Fredrich, OK the son of Fritz Waters Adams and Bonita Bernice Griffin Adams. Jack is survived by his wife, Verlo Jean Mooney Adams, brother: Ken and Barbra Adams; sister: Karan and Mike Waldock; daughter: Shaunna and...
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Gwen Elda Smith

July 10, 1928 - February 10, 2010

Gwen Elda Dawson Smith 1928 ~ 2010 Gwen Elda Dawson Smith 81, of Orem, died on February 10, 2010, from causes related to age. She was born on July 10, 1928, in Henefer, Utah, the daughter of Jeston Bird Dawson and Sadie Marie Danks Dawson. She married Dean Morris Smith on September 30, 1950, in Henefer, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a devoted wife...
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David Ferguson Smith

July 22, 1920 - February 7, 2010

David Ferguson Smith 1920-2010 David Ferguson Smith passed away on February 7, 2010. He was born on July 22, 1920 to Robert Heggie Smith and Janet McLeod in Erda, Utah. He was the youngest of 8 children. David married Betty Rose Thompson on January 4, 1941, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August 25, 1944. He is survived by sons David (Carol) Smith, Concord, CA, Dan Smith...
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Leland "Lee" James Shoell

December 1, 1923 - February 1, 2010

Leland “Lee” James Shoell Leland “Lee” James Shoell passed away of natural causes on February 1, 2010 in Orem, Utah at the age of 86. He was the son of George Henry and Ethel Rose Cullimore Shoell and was born on December 1, 1923 at their home in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, enlisted in the Navy and received a medical discharge. Upon his return he worked...
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Pearl Iris Casey

June 10, 1910 - January 31, 2010

Pearl Richardson Casey Pearl Iris Richardson Casey, a treasured Pearl in our lives, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 in Orem, Utah. Pearl was born June 6, 1910, to James Dennis and Edna Cummings Richardson in Midvale, Utah. She lived life to the fullest in her youth. She loved riding Harleys, ran a police officer off the road in a Model T (accidentally of course), flew in an...
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Robert Bruce Tidrick

February 12, 1925 - January 30, 2010

Robert Bruce Tidrick "Bob" Robert Bruce Tidrick "Bob", 84, peacefully passed from his mortal life leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, gentleness and kindness. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, bishop, counselor, friend, neighbor and doctor. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 12, 1925 to George Robert Tidrick and Eugenia...
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Val M Ellison

June 4, 1958 - January 30, 2010

Val M Ellison Val M Ellison died of cancer on 30 January 2010. Val leaves behind many people whose lives have been forever changed because of his example of valiant living and his steadfast association and friendship. Born on 4 June 1958, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, to Myrna Loye Davies and Gary Ellison (raised by Herbert Harker), Val grew up in many places: Provo and Dugway,...
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Willis Reid Marchbanks

April 13, 1930 - January 30, 2010

Willis Reid Marchbanks Reid Marchbanks 79, of Orem, died suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. He was born on April 13, 1930, the fifth child of seven to Leo and Helen Carrick Marchbanks. He married Jeannine Manning on January 7, 1950. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a devoted Father and Husband and was known for the service he gave to others. Reid...
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Boston K Jensen

February 8, 2009 - January 28, 2010

Boston K Jensen passed away on Jan 28, 2010. Boston was born on Feb 8, 2009 to Katie Pranger Jensen and Joshua Grant Jensen. He was born with a perfect body. At two months he started having seizures that slowly robbed him of his ability to sustain life. Bosty endured many physical limitations and losses. He never had the ability to support his head, or have purposeful movements. Bosty...
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Flora Matilda Flygare

January 2, 1926 - January 26, 2010

Flora Matilda Hooley Flygare Flora went home, peacefully to be with her family who had preceded her in death on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She was born to Samuel Lenard Hooley (father) and Cora Matilda Newell Hooley (mother) of Orem, Utah, on January 2, 1926 and was the sixth of ten siblings; Wilford (Zelda), Uvonne (Elmer) Jones, Owen (Audra), Wayne (Betty), Morel, Lloyd, Belva (Alan)...
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Garth Gale Kump

October 2, 1927 - January 25, 2010

Garth Gale Kump 1927-2010 Garth Gale Kump, 82, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010, surrounded by his children. Garth was born October 2, 1927, in Centerfield, Utah, to Don Lewis and Ila Rosenberg Kump. He married Joan Renee Jensen June 16th, 1949, in Provo, UT and was later sealed in the Ogden, UT temple. Garth attended Provo High School and Brigham Young University where he was a...
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Gary Leo Preston

August 28, 1944 - January 25, 2010

Gary Leo Preston of Orem, age 65, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 25, 2010 after succumbing to cancer. Gary was born on August 28, 1944 in Whittier, California to Byron Elmer Preston and Phyllis Inez Dodson. Gary was their only child and he spent many happy days on the Southern California beaches, surfing and swimming. He was an avid sports fan and was loyal to his...
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Rafe Burt Homan

August 30, 1967 - January 25, 2010

Rafe Burt Homan Born in Marrero, Louisiana on August 30, 1967, to Edwin and Sandra Hunsaker Homan. Having two older sisters, he was the youngest of three children. He was often affectionately referred to as the “favorite son.” He died on January 25, 2010, due to malignant sarcoma. Rafe was raised in Denton, Texas, where he received his call to serve in the Japan, Tokyo South Mission. ...
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David Bruce Stevens Franck

February 22, 1926 - January 24, 2010

David Bruce Stevens Franck 1926-2010 David Bruce Stevens Franck joined his beloved wife Gwendolen Mary Gillam just ten days after her passing. We are comforted in knowing that they are together again. David was born in Provo, Utah and moved to Portland, Oregon at the age of 13 where he attended Washington High School. He served in the Army Air Force as a tail gunner during WWII. Upon his...
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Brian Collings Cooper

February 14, 1953 - January 19, 2010

Brian Collings Cooper Brian Collings Cooper of Orem, Utah, passed away on 19 January 2010 at age 56 after struggling with cancer. He was born 14 February 1953 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Lindell and Blanche Collings Cooper. After serving a mission for the LDS Church in Colombia, Bogotá and Cali Missions, Brian married Janet Johnson of Rexburg, Idaho, on 20 August 1976 in the LDS Idaho...
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Gwendolen Mary Franck

March 26, 1928 - January 14, 2010

Gwendolen Mary Gillam Franck Gwendolen Mary Gillam Franck, was born on March 26, 1928 in her home in Portland, OR and returned to her Heavenly Father, peacefully, on January 14, 2010 in her home in Orem, UT at the age of 81. On December 21, 1951 she married the love of her life, Dr. David Bruce Stevens Franck. They raised 4 children and became an eternal family on June 12, 1967...
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Duane Barlow Herbert

October 24, 1929 - January 11, 2010

Duane Barlow Herbert October 24, 1929 ~ January 11, 2010 “I’ve never backed down from a challenge.” dad said. And that is how he lived his life down to his last day here on earth. Our unique and amazing dad, Duane Barlow Herbert passed away Monday January 11, 2010 from complications that arose while being treated for Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Duane passed away at the University of...
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Karl Lemuel Tucker

November 18, 1926 - January 8, 2010

Karl Lemuel Tucker Karl Lemuel Tucker, 83, a dearly loved husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, friend, and mentor to many, passed away on Jan. 8, 2010. He died peacefully, at home with his family. Karl was an Orem boy from the first to the last. He was born here on Nov. 18, 1926, to Della Redd Spillsbury and George Travers Tucker, the youngest of seven...
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Inez Geneva Pearson

July 8, 1921 - January 7, 2010

Inez Geneva Thompson Pearson 1921 ~ 2010 Orem, UT - Inez Geneva Thompson Pearson returned to her Heavenly Father on January 7, 2010. Inez was born on July 8, 1921 to Joseph Fredrick and Margaret Elizabeth Wayman Thompson, in Millburne, Wyoming. In 1932 the family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Inez attended the old Jordan High School where she found many great heroes in her teachers. ...
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Alan Rosen

October 27, 1929 - January 7, 2010

Alan Rosen Alan Rosen, 80, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at his Orem residence. He was born October 27, 1929 in Manhatten, New York, to Jack and Jennie Lebish Rosen. He married Linda Glasoff in 1958, and was sealed in the Washington D.C. Temple in 1978. After Linda passed away, he married Margaret K. Bottorff. Both are deceased. Alan loved gardening, painting and working with his hands...
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Ellen Avona Gillman

June 10, 1923 - December 31, 2009

Ellen Avona Bird Gillman Ellen Avona Bird Gillman passed away December 31, 2009 of natural causes. She was born June 10, 1923 in Salina, Utah to Joseph Edwin and Zina Isabell Washburn Bird. She married Don G. Gillman, June 30,1941 in Orem, Utah. Marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple, June 8, 1989 She lived her married life in Orem, except for short time in...
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Paul Edward Williamson

February 15, 1944 - December 29, 2009

Paul Edward Williamson Paul Edward Williamson, 65, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, in Provo, Utah. He was born February 15, 1944, in Provo, Utah, to Harold Kenton & Ruth Ilene Nielsen Williamson. Paul was married to Cherelyn Goudy on May 14, 1965 and later divorced. Paul was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a very giving person who loved to help people...
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Michael Fletcher Soper

January 20, 1973 - December 17, 2009

Michael “Fletcher” Soper passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 in Ogden, Utah at age 36. “Fletch” was born in Humble, Texas, on January 20, 1973. He was born and raised in the L.D.S faith and achieved his rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Salt Lake City and Orem Schools and working towards a degree in Graphic Art Design. He worked as a representative for Citibank. ...
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Paul Rex Shippen

September 8, 1926 - December 15, 2009

Paul Rex Shippen 1926 ~ 2009 Paul Rex Shippen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in Provo, Utah, from complications of a stroke.He was born on September 8, 1926, in Menan, Idaho to Thomas Casper Shippen and Eliza Cordella Boyce. He married Lola May Hudman on June 4, 1946, and was sealed to her and their children in the Los Angeles LDS Temple on June 4, 1965. Paul...
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Wayne Ray Viehweg, Sr.

October 12, 1922 - December 8, 2009

Wayne Ray Viehweg, Sr. Wayne Ray Viehweg, Sr. 87, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Orem, Utah. He was born in San Francisco, California, October 12, 1922, to James Edward & Keren Martha Coombs Viehweg. He attended public schools in San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Clifton, Idaho graduating from high school in Malad, Idaho. He attended Lincoln Electric Welding School in Ohio, BYU for 2...
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Kenneth Jay Chynoweth

March 13, 1950 - December 8, 2009

Kenneth J. Chynoweth Kenneth J. Chynoweth, age 59, Orem, Utah, died peacefully in his sleep from a heart ailment at his home on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Ken was born in Salt Lake City on March 13, 1950 to his parents Reuben J. and the late Betty E. Christiansen Chynoweth. He married Sherrie Lynn Williams on May 18, 1979 in the Salt Lake LDS temple. They had three children, Kody J....
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Sallie Josephine Hodgkinson

March 15, 1950 - December 8, 2009

Sallie Josephine Heard Hodgkinson Sallie Josephine Heard Hodgkinson passed away on December 8, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugh Mont Hodgkinson, devoted mother of Adam, cherished daughter of Rebecca and Joe and loving sister of David. She was born in Fredericksburg, VA. March 15, 1950. She graduated from Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing in 1972. Sallie worked...
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Alvin Lisonbee

May 27, 1927 - December 4, 2009

Alvin Lisonbee Alvin Lisonbee passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2009, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who loved him dearly. Alvin was born May 27, 1927 in Lakeside, Arizona, to James Lorenzo and Eda Kohlhepp Lisonbee. He was raised on a five-acre farm in Mesa, Arizona, near Alma School Road. He had seven siblings whom he adored:...
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George Budd Pead

November 4, 1914 - December 2, 2009

George Budd Pead George Budd Pead, 95, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at his home in Orem, Utah. He was born November 4, 1914, in Fairview, Wyoming, to Frederick & Henrietta Harmon Pead. He married Erma Erickson December 17, 1936, in the Logan Utah Temple. Erma passed away May 2, 2005. He was the first student with “4" letters in sports at Star Valley High School, Afton, Wyoming. He...
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Erin Hope Galbraith

March 4, 2001 - November 29, 2009

Erin Hope Galbraith Erin Hope Galbraith our miracle child, and angel passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 29, 2009 in Orem, Utah after a long, courageous fight with cancer at the age of 8 years old. She was born on March 4, 2001 in Ogden, UT to Steven and Nancy Galbraith. In 2003 her family moved to Utah County. She was the youngest of three children. She...
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Gladys Ione Mull

August 1, 1928 - November 28, 2009

Gladys Ione Mull Gladys Ione Mull, one of the Lord's most magnificent and noble souls, has left this side of the veil to begin another spectacular journey. She was born Aug. 1, 1928 in Moscow, Idaho, the only beloved child of Gunhild Almeda Sofie Peterson and Emanuel Paul Daniels. Gladys grew up on a farm and had more style than any city girl could hope for. She was married to John Albert...
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Betty Rose Smith

August 25, 1923 - November 26, 2009

Betty Rose Smith Betty Rose Thompson Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 26, 2009 in Provo, Utah at the age of 86. She was born on August 25, 1923 in Burley, Idaho as the only child to Burl Clifton Thompson and Rosie Ulalla Green. She was raised in Idaho, Salt Lake City, and Tooele, Utah. She graduated from Antioch High School and Diablo Valley College in...
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Nellie Sherma Haag

January 3, 1925 - November 20, 2009

Nellie Sherma Cobbley Haag Nellie Sherma Cobbley Haag went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 20, 2009. Sherma was born January 3, 1925, in Darlington, Idaho to Ernest Stanley Cobbley and Nellie Julia Gibson Cobbley. She married Gene Thomas Haag on May 26, l943, and on December 19, 1988, they were sealed in the Provo LDS Temple. They are the parents of four children: Rosanne...
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Ina Mae Roylance

June 9, 1927 - November 18, 2009

Ina Mae Brown Roylance Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 82, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, surrounded by her family. She has left us for a time to be with her beloved husband Alden E. Roylance, whom she has sorely missed for 21 years. Her spirit remained strong as she endured much physical pain with dignity and spunk. She was born on...
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Tracy Sue Olsen

October 10, 1961 - November 14, 2009

Tracy McKell Olsen Saturday November 14, 2009, marked the last earthly day for the mortal life of a remarkable woman, Tracy McKell Olsen. With astonishing fortitude and courage, Tracy withstood the effects of this most recent battle of cancer the last year. Her private nature kept the full effects of the illness from public view, but her strength and determination could not be hidden. She...
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Weber Read Walker

September 8, 1916 - November 14, 2009

Weber Read Walker Weber Read Walker was born September 8, 1916, in Union, Utah, to James Lee Walker and Annie Marie Oborn, the ninth of ten children. Daddy died November 14, 2009, in Alpine, Utah, at the age of 93. He was the last of his siblings to rejoin his parents in heaven. Daddy served our great country in World War II, and received a Bronze Star for his heroic service. Daddy...
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LeRoy Earl Jones

November 23, 1921 - November 14, 2009

LeRoy Earl Jones “Reunited” The Lord called LeRoy Earl Jones to be with his sweetheart Adren Keller Jones on November 14, 2009. They had been married for over 64 years when she passed away in 2006 and he missed her terribly. Mom and Dad were married March 8, 1942, in San Diego, California and later sealed in the Logan Temple for time and all eternity. Earl was born November 23,...
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Margarette Antoinette Neufeld

July 31, 1911 - November 9, 2009

Margarette (Marge) Neufeld Margarette (Marge) Neufeld was born on July 31, 1911 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and passed away in Orem, Utah on Nov. 9, 2009. Marge was the daughter of Nathalia Thren and Archibald Pripps; She was an only child. She married Samuel Walker Grant on Sept. 23, 1941. She and Samuel gave birth to 3 children, Susan Armstrong, Richard Grant (deceased) and Stephen Grant. ...
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Gayle (Gail) Borg Groo

December 5, 1918 - November 7, 2009

Gayle (Gail) Borg Groo Gayle (Gail) Borg Groo, 90, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, at her home in Orem, Utah. She was born December 5, 1918, in Richfield, Utah to Hans Egeda & Martine Anine Juliane Sorensen Borg. Gayle graduated from West High School, Salt Lake City. During WWII she was an executive officer of The Women’s Army Volunteer Corps, Hawaii and secretary to the U.S. Attorney...
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Tori Schmanski

August 9, 1990 - November 7, 2009

Tori Schmanski Our beloved Tori Schmanski passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 and is now dancing with angels. Tori was a beautiful and vibrant person who had an incredibly positive and inspirational impact on so many people during her short time with us all. She was very compassionate, a remarkable leader and her wonderful smile and charismatic personality naturally drew others to...
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Lewis Elton Booth

March 6, 1928 - October 30, 2009

Lewis Elton Booth March 6, 1928 ~ October 30, 2009 Lewis Elton Booth, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend departed from us peacefully on the morning of October 30, 2009. He was surrounded by family at the time. Lewis was born March 6, 1928 in Long Lake Wisconsin. He was raised on a dairy farm with his 8 brothers by parents, Corris and Ethel Booth. ...
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Wesley Burton Jarvis

June 18, 1912 - October 29, 2009

Wesley Jarvis, 97, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2009 at the Beehive Home in Orem..He had outlived three devoted wives, with whom we are sure he is now happily reunited. He was born June 18, 1912 in St. George, Utah to Erastus Leon and Genevieve Hilton Jarvis. He grew up in St. George, Pleasant Grove and Salt Lake City, where he attended...
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U. Sterling Cheney

February 9, 1922 - October 29, 2009

U. Sterling Cheney 1922 - 2009 Urban Sterling Cheney was born February 9, 1922 in Sunnydell, Idaho. He passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the age of 87 in Provo, Utah from acute renal failure. Dad was the fifth of ten children born to Clarence Marcellus and Alice Leal Blackburn Cheney. He was raised on a small family farm in Archer, Idaho where he learned the value of hard...
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LaRue Mower Wiley

February 2, 1922 - October 29, 2009

LaRue Mower Wiley LaRue Mower Wiley, our devoted loving and serving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on October 29, 2009. LaRue was born February 2, 1922 in Fairview, Utah to Clarence Eugene Mower and Leona Christina Clark. She was raised in Milburn and Fairview (Sanpete County), and the coal-mining town of...
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Craig Morgan Snyder

July 19, 1947 - October 26, 2009

Craig Morgan Snyder 7/19/47 ~ 10/26/09 Craig Morgan Snyder died at home Monday, October 26, 2009 at the age of 62 from pancreatic cancer. He was born July 19, 1947 in Payson, UT. He graduated from Murray High School in 1965 and then attended the University of Utah where he received degrees in history and political science and a Juris Doctorate in law. He was a long-time partner in the...
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Leabeth Brown Bernard

February 1, 1938 - October 24, 2009

Leabeth Brown Bernard Leabeth Brown Bernard born in San Antonio, Texas, February 1,1938, passed away peacefully October 24, 2009, in Utah surrounded by family. Survived by daughter Amilyn Gardner-Jones, son James Allen Hilton, sister Jamie Marie Brigance, and seven grandchildren, five great- grandchildren and one on the way and wonderful neighbors who will miss her dearly. She was...
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Jared Amanaki Maile

April 23, 1977 - October 16, 2009

Jared Amanaki Maile 1977-2009 The Maile family suffered a tragic and unexpected loss on Friday, October 16, 2009, when their husband, father, son and brother, Jared Amanaki Maile, passed away. Naki’’s great qualities are without number and as diverse as the people who loved him. Certainly our hearts and minds are filled with fond and loving memories as we reflect on his life....
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Hilda Cora Adams

April 20, 1916 - October 11, 2009

Hilda Cora Howard Adams Hilda Cora Howard Adams, beloved wife of Ralph H. Adams died October 11, 2009. She was born April 20, 1916 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the first of three children born to Don Carlos and Cora Lovina Howard. Hilda had a beautiful voice and music was a vital part of her life from the age of 2 until the time of her death. Hilda and Ralph were married in San Luis Obispo,...
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Annette Brooke Byers

March 31, 1983 - October 10, 2009

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Ruth Bingham Merrill

April 1, 1933 - October 6, 2009

Ruth Bingham Merrill Ruth Bingham Merrill, 76, passed away October 6, 2009, in Provo, Utah. She was born April 1, 1933, to Joseph and Oles Saunders Bingham in Ogden, Utah. She married John Jay Merrill, May 14, 1953, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She is survived by her husband, John; 6 daughters, 2 sons and their spouses, Pamela, Linda, Joseph, Susan, Douglas, Elizabeth, Marie, and Ann;...
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Andrew Johnson

February 15, 1916 - October 5, 2009

Andrew (Andy) Johnson Andrew (Andy) Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born in Tabiona, Utah, a son of John L and Lillian Waddell Johnson on Feb. 15, 1916. Andy was raised in Tabiona and spent his childhood on the family farm. Later he worked with his dad and brothers running the family saw mills. He married Glenna Curry on June 14, 1941 in...
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Thomas Stearns Nielsen

October 2, 1988 - October 4, 2009

Thomas Stearns Nielsen 10/2/88 - 10/4/09 Thomas died Sunday at Primary Children's Medial Center, shortly after LDS General Conference. His family was with him. He was born 21 years ago on Conference Sunday, youngest of Dianne and Stevan Nielsen's four sons. Leukemia was diagnosed on Tom's 14" birthday, but he still managed scout adventure camps and 4 years of lacrosse. Tom's senior...
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Hugh Mont Hodgkinson

December 18, 1952 - October 2, 2009

Hugh Mont Hodgkinson, 56, died suddenly early Thursday morning Oct. 2, 2009 at his home in Park City, Utah. He was born December 18, 1952 in American Fork, Utah to Varian C. and Carol Woodward Hodgkinson. He married Sallie Heard February 21, 1991 in Park City, Utah and they have one son. After graduating from Orem High School in 1971, he went to work for Geneva Steel. He worked ...
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Mekenzie Gabrielle Slater

April 30, 1996 - October 2, 2009

Our sweet angel Mekenzie Gabrielle Slater peacefully returned to her Heavenly Family in the early hours of the morning October 2, 2009. Wrapped in her mother’s arms and surrounded by her loving family she bravely began her new journey where she can now run, dance, sing, and twirl. She left this life much as she entered it, giving those around her a glimpse of Heaven. A perfect and...
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John Hendricks Grant

September 3, 1937 - October 2, 2009

John Hendricks Grant 1937 ~ 2009 John Hendricks Grant, 72, passed away October 2, 2009, in Provo, Utah. He was born on September 3, 1937, son of John Williams Grant and Minnie Hendricks in Wenatchee, Washington. He married his childhood sweetheart, Meridene Christensen, in the Salt Lake Temple on August 16, 1960. He is survived by his wife Meridene, his sons John K. Grant of San...
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William Ray Anderson

December 14, 1925 - October 1, 2009

William Ray Anderson William Ray Anderson "Wild Bill" age 83, passed away Oct. 1, 2009, at his home in Orem, Utah. He was born Dec. 14, 1925, in Marysvale, Utah. He was the oldest child of Ray and Mary Anderson. He attended school in Marysvale, and then later attended B.A.C. Jr. College (SUU), in Cedar City, Utah. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served for 21/2 years aboard the...
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Glen Robinson Zimmerman

February 23, 1922 - September 28, 2009

Glen “Zeke” Zimmerman It’s a grave sense of loss that we announce the passing of Glen”Zeke” Robinson Zimmerman. Glen was born on February 23, 1922 in Lehi, Utah to Adella and Steven Zimmerman. Glen grew up in Eureka and Lehi and graduated from Lehi High School. His athletic years started there. He played football, tennis, and was a cheerleader during basketball season. For a...
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John Glade Olson

July 27, 1917 - September 22, 2009

John G. Olson On July 27, 1917, a little “blue baby” boy was born with only half a heart. We don’t know what pumped his blood for the next 92 years, but considering all the goodness and love he exhibited to those around him and all the fun he had throughout his life, he didn’t really need more of a heart anyway. John Glade Olson was born in Fairview, Utah, the seventh child of...
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David Kent Palfreyman

June 18, 1954 - September 21, 2009

David Kent Palfreyman Beloved husband, father, and son, David Kent Palfreyman, 55, of Orem, Utah, died Monday, September 21, 2009 at his home of liver cancer. He was born June 18, 1954, in Provo, Utah, a son of Kent B. and Anna Marie Creer Palfreyman. He married Denise Hatch August 11, 1977, in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple. They were later divorced. He married Kaylene Casper February 14...
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Tess Mern Williams

March 23, 1924 - September 20, 2009

Dr. Tess Mern (Tad) Williams Three days before his sixtieth wedding anniversary, Tess Mern (Tad) Williams passed away on September 20, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The son of Elmer Williams and Laurin Olsen Williams, he was born March 23, 1924 in Declo, Idaho. He attended school in Inkom and Declo, Idaho and Lakeview, Oregon, where he graduated in 1942. In 1951 Tess earned a BS degree in...
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Nondus Jackson

March 31, 1921 - September 17, 2009

Nondus Allen Jackson, 88, died September 17, 2009. She was born in Brigham City, Utah on March 31, 1921 to Isaac Samuel and Elmina Heaton Allen, the first of six children. Nondus married George Elray Jackson on August 13, 1943 in Brigham City, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple. Survivors include her children, Allen Jackson, Vern (Angie) Jackson, and Peggy Jackson ...
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Iris Jackson

January 25, 1931 - September 12, 2009

Iris Noreen Cooper Jackson 1931 - 2009 Iris Noreen Cooper Jackson was born January 25, 1931, in Genola, Utah, to Albert Vivian and Lola Cooper, the third of eleven children. She passed away peacefully in her sleep September 12, 2009, surrounded by her family. She married her high school sweetheart, W. Dale Jackson, January 26, 1949 in the Manti Temple, the beginning of their eternal family...
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Russell Seamons

March 18, 1977 - September 12, 2009

Russell Adam (Seamons) Hunt March 18, 1977 September 12, 2009 Our beloved son, father, brother, friend, and husband's life was cut short and he returned to his father in heaven peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2009. He was surrounded by family who love and will miss him dearly. Russell was born March 18, 1977 in Provo, Utah. Russell was raised in Genola and graduated Landmark High...
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Doris Sorenson Garner

August 24, 1936 - September 12, 2009

Doris Sorenson Garner Doris Sorenson Garner, 73, passed away at her home in Orem, Sept. 12, 2009 of an infection. She was born Aug. 24 1936 in Loa, Utah to Worth and Nancy Blackburn Sorenson. She Married Dean Garner June 20, 1959 in Loa. They were sealed for eternity in the Provo Temple Oct. 22, 1986. He passed away May 9, 2002. She graduated from BYU with a composite major in Business...
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Alton Jackson

October 5, 1933 - September 11, 2009

Alton Dale Jackson 1933 - 2009 Alton Dale Jackson died September 11, 2009 of heart failure. He was born October 5, 1933 in Loa, Utah, to Ray and Armelia Clay (Taylor) Jackson (deceased). He married Joyce Seely, May 25, 1957; later sealed in the Manti Temple. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Geneva Steel. Dale loved camping, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife...
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Shirley Viola Barney Hurst

January 23, 1926 - September 7, 2009

1926-2009 Shirley Viola Barney Hurst, passed away on Sept 7, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was eighty three years old. Shirley was born on January 23, 1926 in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Gilbert and Vivian Bearnson Barney. She married Harold Martineau Hurst in the Salt Lake Temple on September 18, 1946. He proceeded her in death on January 25, 1998. Shirley was a loving mother to four...
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Carlyle S. Burton

April 25, 1930 - September 6, 2009

Carlyle S. Burton passed away Sunday morning, September 6, 2009, in Provo following an extended illness. He was 79. Born April 25, 1930, in Jerome, Arizona, Carlyle was the third child of Horace F. and Maude Hollingshead Burton. The family later moved to Payson, Utah, where he graduated from Payson High School. He married his high school sweetheart Ruth Ann Barnett with whom he had 6...
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Michael Lee Boswell

March 18, 1959 - September 5, 2009

March 18, 1959 - September 5, 2009 Michael Lee Boswell, age 50, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on September 5, 2009 in Springville, Utah. Michael was born on March 18, 1959 in San Diego, California to James H. Boswell and Mary Cordova. He married Velma Henderson Hanson of Orem, Utah on July 30, 1991 in Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by his wife; five brothers; two...
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Barbara Jane Smith Bowen

January 19, 1928 - September 4, 2009

Our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Barbara Jane Smith Bowen passed away Friday September 4, 2009 comfortably at her home in Salem, Utah. She was born January 19, 1928 to Legrand F. Smith and Sarah Phyllis Snow Day Smith in Spanish Fork. Barbara was raised in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School where she was very active in Drama. She...
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Dorothy W. Curtis

August 30, 1919 - September 4, 2009

1919 - 2009 Dorothy W. Curtis, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, died surrounded by family, Sept. 4, 2009 from causes incident to age. Dorothy was born August 30, 1919 to George Oscar and Dora Monzell Bobbitt Williams in Louisville, Kentucky. She met her husband Lyle Shipp Curtis in Washington D.C. and they were married August 26, 1939 in Washington...
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Ryan Paul Alder

April 21, 1986 - September 3, 2009

Ryan Paul Alder 1986-2009 Ryan Paul Alder, 23, beloved son, brother, uncle, husband and father, died Sep 3, 2009, following a car accident. Ryan was born Apr 21, 1986, in Provo, UT, to Ronald Paul and Tracy Ann Lundquist Alder. He married Kathryn Lu Doshier in the Medford Oregon Temple, Aug 23, 2008, and was thrilled to be the father of a beautiful baby girl, Cora Lu, born Jun 11, 2009. ...
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Beth Swalberg Davis

November 2, 1917 - September 1, 2009

Beth Swalberg Davis Our Mother, Beth Swalberg Davis, age 91, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in West Jordan, Utah. Mother was born in Gunnison, Utah, on November 2, 1917, to Ralph Clement and Sena Miranda Swalberg. She was a sister to Ralph, Carl, Shirley, Connie and Joy. Most of her early life was spent in Spanish Fork, Utah. She married Ross Beck Davis, her sweetheart, on April 12, 1938....
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Vivian Lucille Robinson Stringer Walters

May 10, 1927 - August 31, 2009

Vivian Lucille Robinson Stringer Walters, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2009. She was born May 10, 1927 to Walter and Eva Jane Crosby Robinson. She was the sixth of seven children raised in Springville. She graduated through Springville High School. She married David A. Stringer on May 25, 1944. Later divorced. She married Harley J. Walters on July 10, 1976. He died December...
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Gary Steve Hansen

July 26, 1948 - August 30, 2009

1948 - 2009 Gary Steve Hansen, 61, of Payson, Utah, passed away Sunday (his favorite day of the week), August 30, 2009 with his family at his side. He could not have been born to better parents Sam J. and Ruby Biggs Hansen on July 26, 1948 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He grew up in Spanish Fork and attended school there, graduating with high honors from Spanish Fork High School, where he...
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Sheri Klein

March 21, 1976 - August 30, 2009

Sheri Lynne Zimmerman Klein Sheri Lynne Zimmerman Klein, 33, of Lolo, Montana, died of complications (eclampsia) of childbirth, on Sunday, August 30, 2009, in Missoula. She was born to Scott and Beverly Burrup Zimmerman on Sunday, March 21, 1976 in Ithaca, New York. She graduated from Orem High School in 1994 and attended UVSC and BYU-Hawaii. She served an LDS mission to the Montana...
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Gail Dixon Burton

February 10, 1921 - August 30, 2009

Gail Dixon Burton, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at his home in Salem, Utah. He was born February 10, 1921 in Afton, Wyoming to Arthur Fielding and Kittie Calpurna Dixon Burton. He attended schools in Wyoming and graduated from Star Valley High School. He also attended from Utah State University. He married his eternal...
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Joseph Elden Fullmer

March 1, 1926 - August 29, 2009

Joseph Elden Fullmer Joseph Elden Fullmer, 83, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at his home in Orem, Utah. He was born March 1, 1926, in Delta, Utah, to Joseph Smith & Julia May Peterson Fullmer. He attended school in Delta graduating from Delta High School, where he was active in all sports. He went into the U. S. Air Force out of high school & on return went to college at BAC in Cedar...
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Rebecca Ellis

August 6, 1953 - August 29, 2009

Rebecca Firmage Ellis Aug. 6, 1953 ~ Aug. 29, 2009 Beloved Rebecca (Becky) Firmage Ellis, 56, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at home, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born August 6, 1953 in Kingsport, Tenn. to Margaret Felt and D. Allan Firmage and moved with her family to Provo, Utah when she was two years old. Becky married her true love and best friend Kelly...
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Joseph Walter Twelves

June 11, 1929 - August 27, 2009

Joseph Walter Twelves died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Mt. View Hospital in Payson, Utah. He was born to Walter Orson Twelves and Sarah Butler Twelves, June 11, 1929. With his brothers he enjoyed fishing and hunting during his early years. As a young man, he worked with his brother, Ferris. At the age of 21, he joined the Navy and served in the Korean War aboard a minesweeper. While serving...
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Mark W. Nelson

October 11, 1938 - August 26, 2009

Mark Wayne Nelson of Spanish Fork passed away August 26, 2009. Mark was born October 11, 1938 to James Mark Nelson and Alice Irene Post Nelson in Tucson, AZ. He graduated from St. David High School in 1958. He married his sweetheart at the age of 32, Annie Fox, on July 29, 1971. They are the parents of four children and have eight grandkids. He loved them all very much. Mark got his...
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Harold Leroy Barrick

July 5, 1924 - August 26, 2009

Harold LeRoy Barrick 1924 ~ 2009 Harold LeRoy Barrick passed away on August 26, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center in American Fork, Utah. Harold was born on July 5, 1924, in Cedar City, Utah, to Norman and Martha Irene Barrick. He married May Dalton on July 19, 1942. Less than a year later, and 3 months before his first son, Mike, was to be born, Harold was serving his country in the United...
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Ethel Cindy Archuleta Hall

December 25, 1960 - August 26, 2009

Ethel Cindy Archuleta Hall, 48, of Salem, returned to her Heavenly Father after a long battle with her health on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in Provo. She was born on December 25, 1960 in Spanish Fork, to Dan and Lila Archuleta. She married Anthony Hall and was later divorced. Cindy worked hard at everything she done. She enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family. She is survived by...
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Durley Pierina Williford

February 20, 1930 - August 21, 2009

Durley P. Williford, age 79, died August 2, 2009 in her home in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born February 20, 1930 in Oakville, TN. She lived most of her life in and around Memphis, TN, until she moved to Utah to live with her brother five months ago. Durley loved to laugh, cook, play cards, and do crafts, but she was an expert at crocheting. She is survived by her brothers, James Coker, of...
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Elvira E. Davis

August 29, 1925 - August 21, 2009

Elvira E. Davis, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home Friday August 21, 2009. Elvira was born August 29, 1925 to George Henry and Anna Marie Elizabeth Radkte Howland in Wausau, Wisconsin. She married her husband Glenn Albert Davis on August 8, 1942 in Merrill, Wisconsin and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She was an active and faithful member of the church until...
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