The Salt Lake Tribune
June 13, 1999Norma Elsie Gibson Barton, 76, died June 11, 1999. She was born December 2, 1922 in Manassa, CO to Clifford Gustavus and Birdie Ann Wilson Gibson. She married Leland Barton who preceded her in death on November 29, 1990.
Norma was an active member of the LDS Church and worked in the Provo Temple for many years. She worked as a secretary for Central Bank for many years. Norma and her husband, Leland, served a mission in New York City, NY, and a mission in Mexico City Temple Mission.
Norma is survived by five brothers; three sisters; five children, Lloyda (Lowell) Wilkins of Ridgecrest, CA; Linna (Andrew) Barnum of Pahrump, NV; Warren (Maria) Barton of Logan, UT; Barbara (David) Galloway of Palm Harbor, FL; and Kay (Dean) Joinson of Burley, ID; 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn.
The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID)
October 6, 2009Winifred (Winnie) Barton Stivers, cherished mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, surrounded by her immediate family.
Winnie was born to Linna and Charles Barton in Antonito, Colo., on June 12, 1919. She had an older brother, Leland, whom she idolized. Her family moved around southern Colorado from Antonito to Menassa, ending up in Alamosa. Winnie graduated from high school in Alamosa in 1936. After attending Adams State in Alamosa for one year, Winnie began working at F.W. Woolworth's and met Thomas Walter (T.W.) Stivers. They married on Nov. 11, 1940. T.W. went into the Navy and, while he was deployed on a minesweeper during World War II, Winnie rented a room in a boarding house in San Diego, Calif. When T.W. retired from the Navy, they moved to Twin Falls. In 1946, Tom and Winnie had twins, Richard and Susan.
Winnie was always very involved in the Twin Falls community. She supported her husband and two children by being a leader in PTA, Bluebirds, Cub Scouts and Republican Women. Winnie had a lifelong love of reading and keeping up with local, state and national news. After moving to Twin Falls, Winnie played on a bowling league and was an avid bridge player, maintaining the same group for more than 50 years. Winnie always had a love of baseball. The Brooklyn Dodgers was her favorite national team, but the family supported the Magic Valley Cowboys here in Twin Falls. In the early 1960s, T.W. and Winnie bought Boone Land Title Company. The name changed to Title Fact Inc. when they built the office that is currently on Fourth Avenue in Twin Falls.
Winnie was an avid lifelong learner. She and T.W. did extensive world traveling. Both were interested in other cultures and their home is filled with souvenirs and memories of their trips to nearly every continent. It was tradition after each trip that the family would gather for a slide presentation put on in the basement of the family's home.
A common thread that ran through Winnie's whole adult life was her total and complete devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She supported both her children in their community endeavors, as well as caring for her granddaughter, Ammy, when she was very young.
Winnie began writing a journal with her daughter, Susan, two years ago, and they would write in it together several times each week. Winnie noted that she wanted to be remembered as someone who saw the good in everyone and never complained. The biggest lesson Winnie learned in life was to accept what happens. She was quoted saying, "I don't try to fight it. Things are going to happen that you can't control. Several times in life, you have two choices and whatever choice you make will determine your future. I've never regretted any choice I've made." Her favorite phrase to any family member or friend who was suffering or enduring hardship, was "this too shall pass."
Winnie is survived by her twins, Richard (Kathy) Stivers and Susan (Deck) Waters; and granddaughter, Ammy Waters, all of Twin Falls; sister-in-law, Wanda Stivers of Hailey; and many nieces and nephews.
The Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID)
December 24, 2005Vivian Pearl Reeves, 87, Boise, formerly of LaGrande, Ore., died Wednesday at a local care center.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at the Grandview Cemetery, LaGrande.
Tucson Citizen
November 15, 1977Stover, Vewrn V., 66, of Tucson, passed away Nov. 13, 1977. Retired from Magma Copper Co., prior to that self employed in Mesa in furniture and motel business., he was originally from Duncan Az.
Survived by his wife Blanche, sons, Leroy Tidwell of Mesa, Vern Jr. of San Manuel and Tommy of Tucson; sisters, Mildred Stong of Albuquerque, N.M., Helen Colarich of Ajo, and Maureen Avery of Albuquerque; 10 graqndchildren.
San Jose Mercury News (CA)
March 10, 2010Janice Stover Dutson Resident of San Jose Born May 9th 1937 in Duncan, Arizona and passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at her home on March 5th.
She is survived by her husband Ray and children Teri (Florio), Rick, Kristi (Call) and Leanne (Johanson) and their spouses. She is blessed with 18 grand-children and 10 great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Cheri Ann.
San Jose Mercury News (CA)
February 21, 2013Raphael "Ray" Dutson Resident of Pleasanton Raphael "Ray" Merlin Dutson, of Pleasanton, California, (born July 2, 1934) passed away on February 17, 2013. H
e is survived by his children: Teri (Florio), Rick, Kristi (Call) and Leanne (Johanson) and their spouses and 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Janice (Stover) Dutson and their infant daughter Cheri Ann.
The Humboldt Sun
March 17, 2008Dorothy Fransway Harrison was born in Lake City, Calif., on Sept. 5, 1925, and went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2008. Dorothy went peacefully with her children by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 2002, her parents Chet and Noreene Fransway, Sister Irene Fransway-Chabagno and grandparents, Wes and Minnie Polander.
Dorothy is survived by a daughter Noreene Cascio (Tony), of Sparks, sons Chet Harrison (Jewel), Rick Harrison (Jana), and K.C. Harrison (Patty), all of Winnemucca.
Dorothy leaves a fine bunch of grandchildren; Anthony Cascio (Donna), Chris Cascio, Andy Harrison (April), Sadie Harrison (Dillon), Brian Harrison (Mandy), Adam Harrison, Brenna Harrison, Patrick Harrison, and Amanda Harrison, Great-grandchildren are Avianna Cascio, Anthony Cascio, Lilliana Harrison, Katie Harrison and Jacob Harrison and two nieces and one nephew.
Dorothy also leaves her faithful companion Susie Q., her little white Bichon dog, which was her constant friend.
Salt Lake Tribune
April 29, 2012Jolene Reimann Harrison, born December 17, 1929 passed away suddenly on April 26, 2012 after a long and debilitating illness. Jolene was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Carl F. and Gladys Fidler Reimann. Blessed with a deep love of the gospel from an early age, she enjoyed spending time feasting on the scriptures.
Jolene married William Bryant Harrison on August 22, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. As true eternal companions, Jolene and "Bill" had the opportunity of serving together in many capacities in the LDS Church such as missionaries in Hawaii, ordinance workers in the Jordan River Temple, and instructors of temple preparation classes. All who know "Jo" have been touched by her example of great faith and dedication to her Heavenly Father. Her "sweetheart", Bill valiantly provided constant loving care for her throughout her final challenges. Theirs is a rare love story beginning with more than 62 years of married life on earth. She will be loved eternally and missed by her family, friends and neighbors.
Survived by: husband, William Bryant Harrison; brother, Don Reimann (Virginia), brother, Richard Reimann (Ronnie), sister, Ann Johnson (David), and children: Scott (Tanya), Glen (Susan), Don (Julie), Kent (Anne), Craig (Heidi), Kelly (Melody), many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and unofficially adopted children and grandchildren.
The Deseret News
January 10, 1990Devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather, Kenneth Karl Harrison, age 62, died of Natural Causes on January 8, 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born October 17, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clifford Richard and Myrtle Mortensen Harrison. Married Nancy Morley on February 10, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of the Garden Park 1st Ward. Served as member of the Parley's 3rd Ward Bishopric. Attended the University of Utah where he studied in the college of engineering. Veteran, U.S. Navy, World War II. Was employed as an operator for UTA and had previously been employed by Jet Way of Ogden as a service engineer and Unit Rig of Lark, Utah.
Survived by his wife, Nancy M. Harrison; children, Mrs. Miles (Claudia) Lignell, Salt Lake City; Clark M. Harrison, Houston, Texas; and Mrs. Ray (Julia) Tohinaka, Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren; sister and brothers, Mrs. Irvin (Beverly Jean) Chaffin, Salt Lake City; William Bryant Harrison, Salt Lake City; and Richard Keith Harrison, Winnemucca, Nevada.
He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
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The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
April 23, 2014Beverly Jean Harrison Chaffin 1929 - 2014 Passed away April 20, 2014. She was born January 11, 1929 in Manassa, CO to Myrtle Zetell Mortensen Harrison and Clifford Richard Harrison.
She was a woman ahead of her time. As a young woman, she served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Eastern States Mission, mainly in New York. She was also a secretary to LDS Apostle Richard L. Evans before obtaining Bachelor's and Master's degrees in nursing from the University of Utah. Bev worked as a nurse at several hospitals and later taught nursing at BYU. She also served faithfully in many church callings throughout her life.
On June 16, 1967 she married Irvin Bruce Chaffin in the Salt Lake Temple. Bev loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband Irvin; children Stacie (Matthew) Mason, and Kyle (Rebecca) Chaffin; her eight grandchildren Kylie, Emily, Jack, Hannah, Ellie, Tycen, Rachel and Toby and her brother William Bryant Harrison.
Deseret News
February 26, 2017Irvin Bruce Chaffin passed away on February 24, 2017.
He was born February 6, 1927 in Sutherland to Mabel Wright Chaffin and Melvin Hunter Chaffin. He grew up on a farm in Hinckley surrounded by many extended family members.
He served in the United States Army from 1945-1947, stationed in Italy. After his military service, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Southern States Mission, mainly in Alabama, from 1948-1950. He then attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
He worked for Boeing in Seattle for a time, but spent the majority of his working years as a science teacher at Bonneville Junior High. He also served faithfully in many church callings throughout his life, and enjoyed golfing, doing family history work, and watching BYU sports.
On June 16, 1967, he married Beverly Jean Harrison in the Salt Lake Temple. Irv loved his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his children, Stacie (Matthew) Mason and Kyle (Rebecca) Chaffin; and eight grandchildren, Kylie, Emily, Jack, Hannah, Ellie, Tycen, Rachel, and Toby.
The Daily Herald (Provo)
December 26, 1976Lehi - Funeral services for Wallace Banks, 62, of 266 E. Main St., Lehi, who died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1976 in a Salt Lake City hospital of a heart attack, will be ...
Me, Banks was born Aug. 27, 1914 in Lehi, a son of Junius Crossland and Edna Myrtle Hasckett Banks. He married Ruth Irene Smith on Dec. 23, 1936 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Mr. Banks was a retired appliance serviceman. He had worked as an operator at the Lehi City Power Plant for several years. Active in the LDS Church, he was seventy and had served a mission in Ontario, Canada.
Survivors include his widow, one son and two daughters, Ellen Banks and Anthony S. Banks, both of Lehi, Mrs. Vernave (Carrnob) Martinez, American Fork, seven grandchildren, one brother and one sister, Earl Banks, Albuquerque, N.M. and Mrs. Myron (Margaret) Burgess, Salt Lake City.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
May 17, 2001Obituary: Mary Maurine Kartchner
Our beloved mother passed away May 14, 2001 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, and now she is whole again.
Born June 11, 1917, she was 83. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out, and she always looked for the best in others. She was a gifted teacher, and she taught much more than the core subjects: she taught us how to be better people. She held a Master's Degree in Special Education, and was a member of the LDS church.
Mary is survived by children: Judy Curtis, Dan Kartchner, Mary Anne Chacon, Nick Kartchner, Bruce Kartchner, David Kartchner, Lucinda Larsen, and their families, and many grandchildren and great-grand-children, all of whom will miss her very much.
The Salt Lake Tribune
November 19, 1993Elden Hansen died November 13, 1993 of heart failure. He was 72 years of age, husband of Maurine and father of two. Elden was in the Air Force for eight months during World War II.
Graveside services were held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
The Daily Herald (Provo,Ut)
February 21, 1969Kehi - Dtephen Richard Smith, 48, San Francisco, a former Prov resident, died Thursday in a San Francisco hospital following a several month's illness.
He was born in Salt Lake City, a son of E. M. and Mary Ellen Smith. He attended Provo schools, graduating from Brigham Young High School. He later attended Henegar's Business College.
Mr, Smith had served with the Signal Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, San Francisco, and two sisters, Mrs, Wallace (Ruth) Banks, Lehi, and Mrs. Mary M. Kartchner, Salinas, Calif.
The Daily Herald (Provo, Ut)
May 13, 1979Mary Bernice Smith Monson, 87, died Friday, May 11, at her daughter's home in Rupert, Idaho. She was born Nov. 13, 1891 in Manassa, Colo. to Albert Ricks and Irene Haskell Smith. She married Horace Edward Monson on June 24, 1914 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died in June 1968.
Mrs. Monson attained a degree from BYU, taught home economics at Pleasant Grove High and the San Louis State Academy in Colorado, and for many years supervised the school lunch progra, in Pleasant Grove. She was an active member of the LDS Church serving Relief Society Stale Presidency for many years.
Survivors include her three sons and four daughters, Jess H. Monson, David E. Monson, ans Mrs. Warrren (Winona) Kirk, all of Pleasant Grove; A. Bardell Monso, China Lake, Calif.; Mrs. Calvin Ramona Jacob, Orem; Mrs. Paul LaVieve Crane, Ruper, Idaho; Mrs. Phil (Bernice) Hoggard, Renton, Wash.; 36 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, two brother and two sisters, Arthur B. Smith, Monroe; Elmer C. Smith, Vista, Calif.; Iva Carlso, Saleml and Norma Smith, Provo.
The Salt Lake Tribune
October 8, 2003Jesse Horace Monson, 88, Pleasant Grove, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2003. He was born Aug 28, 1915 in Pleasant Grove, UT to Horace E. and Mary Bernice Smith Monson. Jess grew up in Pleasant Grove and attended school there, graduating from Pleasant Grove High School in 1933.
He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in mathematics and chemistry in 1937. Jess served an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Swiss/Austria Mission during which he was the mission secretary for 18 months. He was one the last five missionaries to leave Europe at the beginning of World War II.He married June Cranney, a sister of his favorite missionary companion (Dr. W. Doyle Cranney), in the Salt Lake Temple on Sept 18, 1940. They were married for 63 years.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a meteorologist and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant before his discharge. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many different capacities throughout the years. He founded the Monson Insurance Agency in 1946, and was active in that business until he was 84 years of age. In addition to his professional life, he was dedicated to community service and was active in the Pleasant Grove Lions Club for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife, June, Pleasant Grove; children, Thomas J. (Mary) Monson, Martha (Robert) Craghead, Rebecca Palmer, Jolene (Howard) Bezzant, all of Pleasant Grove, Mary (Dean) Evans, Smithfield, UT, Judy (Ed) Turpin, Oregon City, OR; 33 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; brother, David E. (Lynda) Monson; and sisters, Winona Kirk Jacob, both of Pleasant Grove, Bernice (Phil) Hoggard, Renton, WA. He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Michael Palmer; granddaughter, Elena Palmer; brother, Bardell
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
July 27, 2014June Cranney Monson, 95, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2014. June was born June 14, 1919 in Ogden, Utah the daughter of Frank Philander Cranney and Eliza Jane Kingston Cranney. She was the youngest of twelve children.
June lived on a ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming for a big part of her early years. She graduated from BY High School in Provo, Utah in 1937. She also attended BYU. She met Jesse H. Monson who had served as a missionary with her brother Dick. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple September 18, 1940. They were married for 63 years when Jess passed away on October 4, 2003.
After their marriage Jess and June lived in various places around the country due to Jess serving in the military. They finally settled in Pleasant Grove in 1946 after having moved seventeen times in five years. Jess founded a successful insurance business with June working by his side. They made many dear and lasting friendships over the years.
June was an avid quilter and made beautiful quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. She served faithfully in many callings in the Church throughout the years. Her family and Church are the most important parts of her life. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was always so helpful and caring to everyone.
June is survived by her six children, Tom ( Mary), twins Mary Evans ( Dean), Martha Craghead ( Bob), Judy Turpin ( Ed), Becky Palmer ( Mike, deceased), Jodi Bezzant (Howard). She has 33 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two granddaughters: Elena Palmer and Carrie Evans Andersen and all eleven siblings.
The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA)
August 11, 2003DOROTHY CLAIRE MONSON, 87, died July 3 at Redlands Community Hospital. Born in Salt Lake City, Mrs. Monson lived in Highland 22 years. She was an accountant with Kern Unified School District for 24 years before she retired in 1979.
Mrs. Monson was a member of San Bernardino Business Owners Association.
She is survived by a son, Albert Jr. of Vacaville.
The Deseret News
May 1, 2003Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, husband, uncle, and friend, Calvin K. Jacob, 83, passed away April 27, 2003, at the home of his son. Cal was born October 21, 1919, the sixth of seven children born to Isaac and Thea Jacob in Provo, Utah. He grew up on "Temple Hill", which is now part of the BYU campus, but was in the outskirts of Provo at the time.
His father, Isaac Jacob, was one of the first large-scale sheep ranchers in Utah. Cal grew up in a family where respect and love were taught by precept and example. He learned responsibility and hard work at an early age, and a deep and abiding faith in his Heavenly Father. He received the Eagle rank at the age of 13 with 17 other young men in the Provo Manavu Ward, and has since helped scores of young men to achieve the Eagle rank and to go on missions. He worked in the sheep business with his father, and continued in the ranching profession throughout his life.
At the age of 21 he served in the East Central States Mission as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). Following his mission he met his sweetheart, Ramona Monson, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 28, 1944. Together they devoted their lives to raising their family. He was a dedicated Scout leader for many years, a member of several bishoprics, and a member of the high council. He has been true to the faith and stalwart in all of his church assignments. He was always generous, kind, thoughtful, and loving. He was active in temple and genealogy work all of his life.
His eternal companion, Ramona, passed away on April 18, 1987. Following Ramona's death, Cal married Ramona's identical twin sister, Winona, a widow of Warren Kirk.
Cal is survived by Winona, two of his sisters and a brother: Gladys Burdette, Venice Fugal, and Norton Jacob; and five of his six children: James C. Jacob, Susan Andersen, Margaret Stoddard, Mary Wilder, and Mark Jacob. A son, Richard, passed away in infancy.
Cal has left behind a legacy of six children, 41 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren who will always remember his love and devotion. He is now reunited with Mom and many other loved ones who have gone on before him. We hope to live worthy to be with him throughout eternity.
Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery located near 800 East 1500 North.
The Salt Lake Tribune
December 6, 2007Winona Monson Kirk Jacob 1920 ~ 2007 Winona Monson Kirk Jacob, 87, of Pleasant Grove passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the home of her daughter. She was born five minutes after her identical twin sister, Ramona, October 12, 1920 in Pleasant Grove to Horace E. Monson
and Mary Bernice Smith Monson.
She married Warren Paul Kirk on August 21, 1944 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Warren passed away in 1988. She then married Calvin K. Jacob, now deceased.Winona grew up in Pleasant Grove and attended schools there. Winona learned to work hard and love music. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught school in Utah County and southern California for over 40 years. She was an accomplished cellist and pianist and accompanied ward congregations for 63 years. She and Warren served the community through music throughout their lives.
She is survived by her seven children: Robert W. (Rebecca) Kirk, Provo; Elaine (Thomas) Reay, Pleasant Grove; Miriam Woltjen, Orem; Paul (Christine) Kirk, Springville; Norman (Cecilia) Kirk, Provo; Ann Jacobs, Pleasant Grove; Alan Kirk, Provo; 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Hoggard, Bountiful and brother, David Monson, Pleasant Grove.
She was preceded in death by her two grandchildren, Emily and Darryl and siblings: Jesse, Bardell, Lavieve, and her twin sister, Ramona.
Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.
The Deseret News
May 1, 2003Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, husband, uncle, and friend, Calvin K. Jacob, 83, passed away April 27, 2003, at the home of his son. Cal was born October 21, 1919, the sixth of seven children born to Isaac and Thea Jacob in Provo, Utah. He grew up on "Temple Hill", which is now part of the BYU campus, but was in the outskirts of Provo at the time.
His father, Isaac Jacob, was one of the first large-scale sheep ranchers in Utah. Cal grew up in a family where respect and love were taught by precept and example. He learned responsibility and hard work at an early age, and a deep and abiding faith in his Heavenly Father. He received the Eagle rank at the age of 13 with 17 other young men in the Provo Manavu Ward, and has since helped scores of young men to achieve the Eagle rank and to go on missions. He worked in the sheep business with his father, and continued in the ranching profession throughout his life.
At the age of 21 he served in the East Central States Mission as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). Following his mission he met his sweetheart, Ramona Monson, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 28, 1944. Together they devoted their lives to raising their family. He was a dedicated Scout leader for many years, a member of several bishoprics, and a member of the high council. He has been true to the faith and stalwart in all of his church assignments. He was always generous, kind, thoughtful, and loving. He was active in temple and genealogy work all of his life.
His eternal companion, Ramona, passed away on April 18, 1987. Following Ramona's death, Cal married Ramona's identical twin sister, Winona, a widow of Warren Kirk.
Cal is survived by Winona, two of his sisters and a brother: Gladys Burdette, Venice Fugal, and Norton Jacob; and five of his six children: James C. Jacob, Susan Andersen, Margaret Stoddard, Mary Wilder, and Mark Jacob. A son, Richard, passed away in infancy.
Cal has left behind a legacy of six children, 41 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren who will always remember his love and devotion. He is now reunited with Mom and many other loved ones who have gone on before him. We hope to live worthy to be with him throughout eternity.
Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery located near 800 East 1500 North.
The Deseret News
October 20, 1997LaVieve Monson Crane died October 18, 1997 in Rupert, Idaho. She was born November 1, 1922, in Pleasant Grove, Utah to Horace Edward and Mary Bernice Smith Monson.
Preceded in death by husband, Paul Crane; parents; brother, Albert Bardell Monson; and sister, Ramona Jacob.
Survived by five children, Janet (Russell) Bair, Marilyn (Weston) Hawkes, Warren (Sara) Crane, Ruth (David) Hansen, Roger (Marcia) Crane; 20 grandchildren; brothers, Jesse (June) Monson, David (Linda) Monson; and sisters, Winona Kirk Jacob and Bernice Hoggard.
The Deseret News
August 10, 2008Bernice Monson Hoggard of Renton, Washington died August 7, 2008 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born May 6, 1924 in American Fork, Utah to Horace Edward Monson and Mary Bernice Smith. She grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah graduating from Pleasant Grove High School and attended Brigham Young University. She married Phil Proctor Hoggard on July 31, 1946 in the Logan LDS Temple. Bernice is the mother of five children, 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two additional great-grandchildren expected in 2008. Bernice and Phil moved to Seattle, from Pleasant Grove, Utah in 1953 and raised their children in Renton, Washington.
Bernice served the City of Renton for over 21 years building the City's Senior Activity Center Program. At Bernice's retirement in 1986 it was stated that Bernice "left a legacy that included one of, if not the finest, programs for senior citizens in the country." Her program has been emulated by other cities throughout the Seattle area and state of Washington. At that time about four hundred seniors would visit the Renton Senior Center each day.
In addition to being preceded in death by a multitude of the seniors Bernice loved and served over the years, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Phil, a daughter, JoAnn Dyer, two brothers and three sisters. Bernice is survived by three daughters, Carolyn, Janette, and Betty, a son, Calvin and by her brother, Dave.
Interment, American Fork City Cemetery
The Deseret News
December 26, 2003Phil Proctor Hoggard, age 86, died on December 21, 2003 in Kent, Washington. He was born on November 23, 1917 in American Fork, Utah, to Ernest Hoggard and Mattie Proctor. Phil was raised in American Fork and later graduated from American Fork High School and attended Utah State University until he was drafted for World War II in March of 1942.
Phil was an airplane mechanic and sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps 410 Bombardment Squadron, 94th Bombardment Group that flew B-17's and saw action from the beginning to end of the war throughout Europe and North Africa. Phil was an excellent carpenter and built the family's home in Pleasant Grove and later in Renton, Washington, and a cabin in the Cascade Mountains. He worked 30 years at the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company and loved his work. He helped build full-scale mock-ups of the airplanes used to work out design details before the first airplane was assembled for the Boeing 707, 727, 737, 747 and the Supersonic Transport. Phil also loved working with wood and being involved with the Boy Scouts. He received numerous honors as a scout leader.
Phil is survived by his wife, Bernice Monson Hoggard, living in Renton, Washington; a son, Calvin Hoggard, of Renton, Washington; daughters: Carolyn McKean, of Bountiful, Utah; Janette Ross, of Carson City, Nevada; and Betty Miller, of Auburn, Washington; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also a sister, Erma Parkes, of Troy, New York; and brother, Max Hoggard, of American Fork. Phil was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Meryle DeLude; brother, Ralph Hoggard; and daughter, Joann Dyer. Phil will be greatly missed.
The Deseret News
May 9, 1996Arthur Willis Smith, MD, age 74, passed away May 8, 1996 in Taylorsville, Utah. Born July 9, 1921 in Logan, Utah, son of Arthur Bennion and Edna Willis Smith. Married Helene Kerry, June 24, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He grew up in Monroe, Utah and participated in many musical groups, acquiring a great love for music under the tutelage of Wesley Pearce. He played the violin in a string orchestra during elementary school. He also played in the orchestra during junior high and high school, touring the state and winning many honors. At BYU he played the baritone horn in the band under Robert Sauer.
An active member of the LDS Church, he served a mission in the Southern States and held other responsible church positions. He was a High Priest in the Taylorsville Park Ward. He attended BYU for 2 years and the U of U for 2 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy aboard the USS Clinton. He graduated from Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia in 1952 and returned to Salt Lake City for further training. He practiced medicine in Kearns, Utah for 15 years, and 20 years at the BYU Student Health Center as an emergency room physician. He was a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He was a member of the American and Utah Medical Associations and a former member of the board of directors of Valley West Hospital. He was a past-president of the Taylorsville Lions Club and a former member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers.
He was a caring and compassionate person to his patients and to his many friends, all of whom will miss his quiet humor and vast knowledge.
Survived by wife, Helene; son, Willis Kerr and Gayleen Smith, Clinton, Utah; daughter, Christine Ann Smith, Salt Lake City; four grandchildren, Eric, Kierra, Alyssa, Heidi; brothers, Dr. Thales H. Smith, Provo; Keith A. Smith, East Falmouth, Massachusetts; sister, Oscar G. and Marie Anderson, Salt Lake City.
Preceded in death by father, mother, brother, Uland Clair Smith.
McDougal Funeral Home.
Helene K. Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on May 28, 2018 with her daughter by her side. The past two years were filled with many health obstacles, yet she endured through trial after trial until her body finally gave out. She did it on her terms!
Helene was born October 22, 1923 in her family home to Walter Affleck Kerr and Marion Belnap Kerr on University Street in Salt Lake City. This began her lifelong connection and love for the University of Utah. Her father was a Professor of Language at the U. of U., and at that time all faculty children attended school on campus at the Stewart School grades kindergarten through eighth grade. She then attended and graduated from East High School. She attended the University of Utah and graduated with an Elementary teaching degree and began teaching kindergarten at nineteen years of age.
She met her future husband A. Willis Smith while at the "U." as he was finishing up needed classes for Pre-med. They married on June 24, 1948 and left for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Willis was accepted into the Temple University Medical School. She taught kindergarten while living there.
After returning home to Salt Lake City, Helene found another kindergarten teaching position in town, and they settled in while Willis did his residence at LDS Hospital. Helene was always involved with music, learning to play the piano as a child and organ as a teenager. She excelled in both which led her to become organist and chorister for most of her life. She sang in the Salt Lake Oratorio Society, where her love of Handel's Messiah began.
With the arrival of their first child, Willis K., the home in Taylorsville was purchased to be close to her husband's private practice. Christine joined the family two years later. Helene quit teaching to raise her children and support all of their interests and endeavors. She never missed any performances, events or games that her children participated in.
Helene was called to serve on the Primary General Board, serving faithfully for eight years under the leadership of Sister LaVerne Parmley. She was on the Days of '47 Children's Parade Committee for over thirty-five years, PTA President, and served numerous callings in the LDS Church.
She was asked by the new Mayor to become the first Arts Council Chairman for the City of Taylorsville and, with her council, created Taylorsville Dayzz, which is now bigger than she ever imagined, along with many other memorable city productions and events. She played the organ at the Jordan River Temple every week for nearly twenty years until the temple closed for renovations in 2016. She led the Taylorsville City Messiah Sing-Along for twelve years and the Taylorsville Utah Stake Messiah for thirty-two years and kept the Taylorsville Easter Cantata tradition alive until her health declined. She received many awards and accolades for her volunteer service, which will be surely missed.
The Heavenly Choirs are rejoicing as one of their own has come home. We will miss the talents and dedication of a "one-of-a-kind" woman. We love you.
She is survived by a brother, Walter Belnap Kerr (Rosemary), Blairsville, Georgia; son, Willis Kerr Smith (Gayleen); daughter, Christine Ann Smith; grandson, Eric W. (fiancee, Kim) Smith (Cozette Josephine aka CJ); granddaughters, Kierra (Colby S.) Maughan (Morgan, Ashlyn, and Jessie), Alyssa (Michael P.) McLaughlin II (James and Kahlan), and Heidi (Joshua D.) Sloan (Brock, Derek, and Lincoln); and many, many friends and former students whose lives were made better by her talents and influence.
56912. Dr. Thales Haskell Smith
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
September 16, 2018Dr. Thales Haskell Smith, age 95, passed away September 11, 2018 from causes incident to age. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son whose life was distinguished by devotion to duty and by constant care for others: his family, his patients, his colleagues.
Thales was born April 5, 1923 in Monroe, Utah to Arthur Bennion and Edna Willis Smith, parents who taught him to work hard and to appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Thales loved his hometown and never forgot the difficult but simpler times of life during the depression. He began violin lessons at an early age and, with his older brother Willis, played in the award-winning South Sevier Orchestra. When their parents temporarily left Monroe while their father worked as an agent for the Farm Securities Administration, Thales and Willis moved to Provo for the purpose of furthering their musical training. Thales took up the viola and ultimately became an accomplished musician. He enjoyed playing in string quartets throughout his life, and he was later a founding member of the Utah Valley Symphony. Thales graduated from Provo High School and subsequently studied at the University of Utah. But after his younger brother Clair died from a treatable illness, he made the decision to attend medical school.
At the onset of World War II he joined the Navy, but his active duty was deferred after he was accepted into the Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia. While there, Thales had opportunities to observe medicine in several specialties; however, he particularly enjoyed working with children and chose to become a pediatrician. He finished his residency at St. Christopher's Children's Hospital in Philadelphia while serving as head resident and chief of pediatrics. In 1946, during a brief break from medical school, he worked at Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden, Utah.
There he met a beautiful nurse from Brigham City, Charone Hellberg. Thales and Charone fell in love, and on June 7, 1947 they eloped and were married by a justice of the peace in Coalville, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Thales and Charone returned to Philadelphia where Thales concluded his medical training and Charone worked as a nurse until the birth of their first child. They were later blessed with six additional children.
Between 1952 and 1954, Thales was on active duty at the Norfolk Naval Station Hospital in Virginia. Despite having received attractive administrative offers from the Navy and from Temple University, he chose to practice medicine. In the autumn of 1954, he and Charone moved their family to Provo where Thales opened a solo practice in pediatrics. As only the second pediatrician south of Salt Lake City, he was extraordinarily busy: on call every night, making morning and evening rounds at the hospital, frequently making house calls. Despite the demands of his schedule, his manner was always compassionate and gentle when treating his patients-and reassuring worried parents. Thales served on the board of Utah Valley Hospital for many years, helping to open the first pediatric unit and intensive care nursery. In time, he joined with three other physicians to establish Provo Pediatrics, the forerunner of Utah Valley Pediatrics.
In 1975, Thales was asked by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be a member of the first Intermountain Health Care Board of Directors. He served for nearly 20 years and was instrumental in the design and development of Primary Children's Medical Center. After he retired from full-time practice, Thales and Charone served an eighteen-month medical mission to Albania between 1992 and 1993. He and Charone made a lasting contribution to medicine and to humanitarian care in Albania where Thales taught in the medical school at the University of Tirana and Charone served in a pediatric orphanage. He enjoyed almost 50 years of association with cherished colleagues in his medical practice, and even after retiring, he provided occasional medical care for children of migrant families at the Mountainlands Clinic until he was 91. While his long career was hallmarked by his exceptional ability as a physician and administrator, he is primarily remembered for his unfailing kindness to all who came within the compass of his medical practice and personal ministry.
After the death of his beloved Charone in 2007, Thales married Ann Wiest Bushnell in 2011. Ann's companionship blessed the final chapter of his life, and they spent a very happy seven years together.
Thales is survived by his wife Ann; a sister Marie (Oscar) Anderson; six children: Thales Jr. (Laura); Sandy (Steve) Francom; Stephanie (Lee) Berge; Steve (Klyss); Lisa (Jeff) Elder; and Greg; 25 grandchildren and 70 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, his wife Charone, and daughter Pat.
Deseret News
February 23, 2007Anna Charone Hellberg Smith died February 20, 2007 at home after a lingering illness. She was born in Brigham City, Utah on October 22, 1925 to Karl David Emanuel Hellberg and Dorothy McCarty Hellberg.
She spent her youth in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High School. She went on to attend nursing school at Thomas D. Dee Memorial Hospital where during her senior year she met her husband, Thales H. Smith who was working at the hospital as an extern in his medical training. They were married in Coalville, Utah on June 7, 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. During the first years of their marriage they lived on the east coast while Thales finished his pediatric training at Temple University Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for children followed by two years in the U.S. Navy. Charone was devoted to raising her seven children, three of whom were born on the east coast and the other four after they returned to Utah Valley.
Charone was a woman of diverse talents. She had a keen interest in politics and held many positions in the Republican Party culminating in her election to Vice Chairman of the State Republican Party. In addition she served on several Governors' boards including the Division of Family Services and the Community Impact Board. She also served on the Provo City Power Board. Her volunteerism included using her nursing skills as an intake nurse for the American Red Cross. She was on the Board of Directors of the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge and was one of the founders and first president of the Utah Valley Symphony Guild. In 1984, she was recognized as Provo City's Woman of the Year.
She was very active in the LDS Church serving in positions in the Primary and Young Women organizations. She was also a Ward Relief Society President and a First Counselor in a Stake Relief Society Presidency. The defining event in her church service was serving a Humanitarian Mission with her husband in Albania from 1992-1993. During this time Charone devoted her love of children, compassion for others and nursing skills to the Dystrophy Children's Hospital and established new care plans to meet the physical and emotional needs of the children. Of all her many accomplishments, she considered her family of seven children her greatest.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thales, her seven children, Thales Smith Jr. (Laura), Sandra L. Fancom (Steve), Patricia Janssen (Steven), Stephanie Berge (Lee), Steven Arthur (Klyss), Lisa Kay Elder (Jeff), and Gregory David, 25 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
Marriage Notes for Dr. Thales Haskell Smith and Anna Charone Helberg
MARRIAGE:
Ogden Standard Examiner
June 8, 1947
Marriage Liscene issued
Thales Haskell Smith, 24, Philadelphia, Pa., and Anna Charone Helberg, 2
2, Los Angeles, Calif.
Name: Keith A Smith
Veteran's Rank: EM3
Branch: US Navy
Last known address: Off Connery Avenue Bourne, MA 02532
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1925
Death Date: 25 Aug 2001
Veteran Service Start Date: 13 Oct 1943
Veteran Service End Date: 1 Jun 1946
Interment Date: 31 Aug 2001
Cemetery: Massachusetts National Cemetery
Buried At: Section 30 Site 46
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The Deseret News
August 27, 2001EAST FALMOUTH, MASS. /MONROE, UT. - Keith A. Smith, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, died suddenly, Sat. evening, August 25, 2001, while visiting with Smith family members at his boyhood home in Monroe, Utah. Keith was born July 19, 1925, in Monroe, Utah, to Arthur Bennion and Edna Willis Smith. He attended elementary thru high school in Monroe graduating from South Sevier High School in 1943.
He attended Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City for one year and briefly attended the University of Utah before being drafted into the U.S. Navy in the fall of 1943. He served his Country proudly until the war ended in 1945. While stationed with the U.S. Navy in Washington State, Keith met and married Viada Love of Levenworth, Washington, on March 21, 1946, in Seattle, Washington.
Following his discharge from the Navy he attended the University of Washington in Seattle graduating with a degree in Marine Biology. Most of his career was spent on the East coast in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Glouster Massachusetts and the national institute of fisheries in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Keith loved the mountains of Utah and returned almost every summer after returning to hike in his favorite mountains near Monroe. He especially loved Monroe Mountain and hiked their frequently while vacationing in Utah.
Keith is survived by his wife, Viada; five children, David K. Smith, Hollywood, Fl; Bonnie Montierth, Idaho Falls, ID; Linda Moir, Orlando, Fl; Jerry C. Smith and Jackie Smith, both of East Falmouth, Mass; four grandchildren; brother, Thales H., M.D. (Charone) Smith , Provo; Marie (Oscar G.) Anderson, Salt Lake City; sister-in-law, Helene Kerr Smith, Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, R. Clair Smith and A. Willis Smith, M.D.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
July 10, 2012Viada Rose Love Smith, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.
Viada was born May 1, 1925, in Centralia, Washington, to John Albert Love and Dora May Abbott Love. Viada had fond memories of growing up in Leavenworth and Derby Canyon, Washington. She loved to sing and performed in several high school plays. She was proud of being a good student.
After finishing high school, Viada worked for a large Seattle bank. In 1946, she met and married Keith Smith. In 1955, they moved to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, with their four children. They lived in Maine for five years, where their fifth child was born. In 1961, they moved to Gloucester, Mass. In 1972, they moved to Falmouth, Mass., where she lived for 33 years. She moved to Idaho Falls in 2005.
When her children were in elementary school, Viada was very active in PTA, serving as a representative on the PTA Council for East Gloucester and taking a turn as President. She successfully spearheaded a drive to bring Young Audiences Concerts into the public school system and worked hard to bring special counselors and teachers into the school system to benefit children with special needs. She also wrote poetry and songs, which she would often recite or sing throughout her life, and enjoyed creating dramatic presentations and writing scripts and songs for the Youth Roadshows.
After moving to Cape Cod, Viada worked as a real estate broker for several years, eventually being drawn into work with the elderly and handicapped in their own homes. She found it very satisfying and that it brought much love into her life.
Viada held leadership positions in the Relief Society and organized functions and events and administered to the compassionate service needs of her ward. She served as Public Affairs Specialist for the Stake. She was also known for putting on wonderful buffets, and was sought after to cater and decorate weddings and stake affairs.
One of the projects she particularly enjoyed was producing a ward newsletter, which she called "The Seagull." She did this for 10 years for the Cape Cod Ward and revived the tradition for awhile for the Idaho Falls Third Ward.
Viada was known for her love and enthusiasm for life. In her own words: "I am grateful life has given me so many opportunities to use creative talents and to develop organizational skills. I am also grateful to have felt a guiding spiritual force in my life. I have developed a great love of life and for people. I have had challenges ... but with God's help, always bounced back and kept on going. I am grateful for a strong faith which has seen me through important times of crisis. Perhaps the most important lesson I have learned is that the greatest happiness comes in service to others."
Viada is survived by sons, David K. Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Girard C. Smith of Idaho Falls; daughters, Bonnie S. Montierth of Idaho Falls, Linda Padilla of Orlando, Fla., and Jacqueline Smith of Rexburg; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers and two sisters.
Utah Valley Mortuary
Helen P. Carlson passed away on June 14, 2017.
She married Calvin O Carlson in March of 1948 after attending BY Academy. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple and had 5 girls, Pat Grimmett (Ken), Ann Eves (Howard), Kim Carlson, Susan Lehnhof (Don), and Callie.
Their marriage continued for 55 years until the death of her husband Calvin. She had four siblings. Charles Hancock is still living and her sister Joy Stolworthy, Elvin Hancock, and Bill Hancock preceded her in death.
Helen was active in church service throughout her life. Serving as Primary President and Young Women's President and many other callings in the LDS Church.
Fruit farming was part of her life even as a child. Calvin and she managed 35 acres in Salem for over 30 years. The orchard was part of our family life. Everyone including grandchildren worked to help in the orchard harvesting apples, peaches, and cherries.
Her hobbies were always those of adventure. She traveled to many places in the world throughout the years with her husband and daughters. Only the "Stan" countries were off limits and not visited.
She took up running in her early 50 s and won the St George Marathon in 1991 in her age group, at the age of 64. She continued to run well into her 80s. To honor her love of running, those who wish, may wear their running shoes to the funeral.
She supported her two younger daughters in their equestrian endeavors and her grandchildren in their many sports. She sat and enjoyed any games they played and rooted them on.
Deseret News
February 15, 1990Mary M. Smith died on February 11, 1990 in Grass Valley, California. Born August 14, 1902 in Randers, Denmark to Anders C. and Kristiana Hald Vigh. Her parents joined the LDS Church in Denmark and immigrated to Logan, Utah in 1905. She was active in the LDS Church and worked as a tailor in Logan and Salt Lake City. She met and later married Elmer Clive Smith on May 5, 1928. They moved to Van Nuys, California and resided there 35 years. While there, she was active in the LDS Church, Cub Scouts, the Van Nuys Women's Club, and Little League Baseball. They moved to Vista, California in 1965, where she was active in Vista Women's Club, Garden Club, and Grandmother's Club.
Survived by son, Dr. Robert Vigh Smith, M.D. and daughter-in-law, Lynette; three grandchildren, Heidi, Lianna, and William Smith, all Nevada City, California; three sisters, Mrs. Wilson (Ruth) Atkinson, Murray; Mrs. Martha Judd, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Rachael Dahle, Kemmerer, Wyoming. Preceded in death by her son, Clive Smith in 1946 and husband, Elmer C. Smith in 1988.