This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bird, Passey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1560 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 10/30/05 Inez Passey Bird passed away Friday, Oct 28, 2005 in Draper, Utah. She was born August 7, 1920 in Paris, Idaho to Irettia and Ezra Passey. She married Glen Albert Bird on March 19, 1942; he died January 24, 1992. Inez, Iney, Mom, Grandma Bird and Gram were just a few of the many different names used by people that have loved this special Lady. Her example of strength, courage, kindness and unconditional love will be an example to all of us. Mom always put a positive spin on life's challenges. She loved her friends and enjoyed spending time shopping, lunches and travel. She created a sea of memories with her unique ways. Your family and friends will miss you deeply. Mom is survived by her three children: Glenda Bateman (mom's best friend), Wayne G. (Sherry) Bird, Keith T. (Lori) Bird; brother, Rex (Donna) Passey; sister, Norma (Bob) Pickard, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her darling Glen and her beloved granddaughter, Christine Gough. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So., where family and friends may visit from 12:30 to 2 before the service. Published in the Deseret News on 10/30/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkes, Stock, Hopkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1559 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/25/05 ST. CHARLES - Colleen Margaret Stock Wilkes, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2005, in the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital of cancer.She was born on November 20, 1932, in Fish Haven, Idaho, the second of three daughters to Eleda Hopkins and Ray C. Stock. In July of 1951, at a Fish Haven Resort dance, she was introduced to Arlen C. Wilkes. This was the beginning of a relationship that their children and their posterity will be eternally grateful for. On December 29, 1952, they were married for time and all eternity in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. She spent most of her life in the Bear Lake valley of Idaho. She loved her family, gardening, crafts and helping others. She loved flowers and always maintained a beautiful flower garden and shared her talent with others.She enjoyed Swedish weaving, crocheting and quilting. She made numerous quilts for her grandchildren and many others. She was always helping and serving others. She organized a program to obtain tapes for the visually impaired. Colleen served in many positions in the St. Charles Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in presidencies of the Relief Society, Primary and Young Women, and as a ward organist for 48 years. Colleen is survived by her husband, Arlen C. Wilkes; her children, Michael A. (Marilyn) Wilkes of Katy, Texas, David A. (Wendy) Wilkes of Providence, Utah, Steven M. (Debbie) of Mesa, Ariz., Kathy (Mark) Stringham of Garden City, Utah, Bruce K. (Sandy) Wilkes of Kukuihaele, Hawaii, Boyd R. (Rebecca) Wilkes of Caldwell, Idaho, Ryan C. (Jennifer) Wilkes of Logan, Utah; her stepmother, Wanda Stock; her older sister, Connie (Alan) Francom; her younger sister, Mary Ann (Larry) Jaussi; her stepsister, Dorothy Gerber; her stepbrother, Clark Stock; 28 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Stock, mother, Eleda L. Stock, a stepbrother, Bary C. Stock and a granddaughter, Chantel Wilkes. Funeral services are scheduled on Thursday, October 27, at 2 p.m. in the St. Charles LDS Chapel, where friends may visit with family that day from noon until 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery, with services under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tippets, Thurber, Robinson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1558 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/25/05 Delsa Thurber Tippets - Aug. 4, 1926, to Oct. 22, 2005 BENNINGTON - Delsa Thurber Tippets, 79, passed away in the Bear Lake Manor in Montpelier, Idaho, on Saturday, October 22, 2005, following a short period of illness. Delsa was born in Manard (now Fairfield), Idaho on August 4, 1926, to Joshua and Elizabeth Robinson Thurber. She was the fifth of six children. During World War II Delsa left home (Gooding, Idaho), to attend nurse's assistant training at the National Youth Administration War Training School in Weiser, Idaho. While there, she met and fell in love with Ross Tippets, whose family lived on a ranch in Georgetown, Idaho. When Ross was discharged from the Army because of the death of his father, he and Delsa were married in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple on Friday, April 13, 1945. They never considered Friday the 13th to be unlucky. The newlyweds lived on the family ranch in Georgetown for about five years, and while there they were blessed to have two children. Ross accepted work at Hill Air Force Base at Ogden, Utah, and they lived in that area for about 20 years before returning to Bear Lake County. In total, they had nine children, including a daughter, who was stillborn. Delsa had a love for life and a love for people. She was active in and very much enjoyed the friendships she made through her participation in local art groups and the local poetry club, "The Pesardero Poets.” She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many capacities in the church, including Relief Society president, Primary teacher, visiting teacher and road show director and script writer. Her family remembers her as a loving wife, mother and grandparent. She was known for her willingness to give away almost anything she owned, if she knew the recipient would enjoy it. She loved being with family, and her children and grandchildren have fond memories of spending time with her. Delsa was preceded in death by her son, Cory (who passed away in 1975), her parents and all her siblings except for Melva Sparks, who is living in Bennington, Idaho. She is also survived by her husband, Ross (currently living in the Bear Lake Manor in Montpelier); her children, Terry (Karen) of Omaha, Neb., Diana (Charlie) Abadi of Van Nuys, Calif., John (Nancy), Susan (Clayton) Robinson, Jean (Arlen) Alleman, Trudy (Bruce) Brown all of Bennington, Idaho, and Judy (David) Wilde of Mink Creek, Idaho; 39 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled on Thursday, October 27, at 11 a.m. in the Bennington LDS Chapel. Friends may visit with family at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Thursday morning at the church from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Georgetown Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christensen, Egan, Bloxham, Zepp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1557 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/24/05 POCATELLO - Arvon E. “Chris” Christensen, 83, of Pocatello, passed away Friday, October 21, 2005, at a local care facility. Chris was born on Nov. 11, 1921, the oldest of 13 children of Edsel Hezekiah Christensen and Edith Emma Egan Christensen in Preston, Idaho. He was raised in the Downey, Virginia areas. He married Donna Bloxham, January 18, 1941, they had five children together: Thomas George, Kenneth Arvon, David Keith, Donna Marie and John E. Wilson. His wife Donna died during surgery in 1949.Chris married Marylou Zepp November 22, 1952, in Elko, Nevada. Together they shared 53 years of marriage. Chris was employed as a boilermaker for the UPRR, drove truck for Ralston Purina, did body and fender for Bear Lake Motors and retired from the INEEL in 1985. He still continued to work after that. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Later in life he was sealed to both Marylou and Donna. Chris enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting. He also enjoyed riding snow machines and square dancing. Mainly he loved his family and was crazy about his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Marylou, Pocatello, children, Thomas (Sharon) Christensen, Kalispell, MT, Kenneth (Nancy) Christensen, Pocatello, ID, David (Fran) Christensen, Moses Lake, WA, Donna (Gene) Behunin, Gooding, ID, John (Korena) Wilson, Pocatello, ID, siblings, Della Mariano, Pocatello, Don (Dorothy) Christensen, Jay (Uvonne) Christensen, Pocatello, Melva (Don) Beck, Yuma, AZ, Betty (Bob) Tomlinson, Pocatello, ID, Eileen McGinn, Orem, UT, Delbert ( DeAnn) Christensen, Highland, UT, Sharon (Stan) Colton, McCammon, ID, Patricia (Terry) Nelson, Central, UT, Doyle (Pam) Christensen, Meridian, ID, and Earsel (Chae) Christensen, Seattle, WA; 22 grandchildren; 72 great grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his first wife, Donna, parents, a brother Thaine, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at the LDS church at 1440 E. Lakeview. A viewing will be from 6-8 pm Monday evening at Colonial Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will follow at Mountainview Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williamson, Clark, Osterlin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1556 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 10/23/05 LAYTON - Phyllis Williamson, 98, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Life Care Center in Bountiful. She was born November 5, 1906 in St. Charles, Idaho the daughter of William and Ellen Marie Osterlin Clark Jr. Phyllis graduated from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho and attended BYU and graduated from Steven Henegars Business College. She worked for the Davis County School District. She married Lyle Young Williamson on November 2, 1934 in Soda Springs, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1992. She was a member of the LDS church and served as a Primary Teacher for 54 years, until 2004. Phyllis was active in the PTA and scouting. She enjoyed knitting, croqueting, flower and vegetable gardening. Surviving are two sons, Lynn Clark (Donna) Williamson, Layton; Terrence Lyle (Judi) Williamson, Provo; one daughter, Sharon Marie (Ed) Dahle, Salem, ORE; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Maurine Welling and great-grandson, Tyson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield. Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tait, Nield, Wilkes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1555 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 10/23/05 CEDAR CITY, UT - Rhena Louise Nield Tait, age 62, died Thursday, October 20, 2005 in Cedar City, Utah. She was born April 2, 1943 in Montpelier, Idaho to Rhena Emily Wilkes and LaVar Broadbent Nield, the youngest of seven children. She married Bernard Al Tait September 12, 1963 in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Rhena was raised and educated in Montpelier, Idaho, and later graduated from the Hollywood Beauty College in Logan. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother, was always a good listener, and was an ideal grandmother. She did beautiful embroidery work, and enjoyed dancing with the Hey Cedars Square Dance Club. She was an active member of the LDS Church who fulfilled her callings faithfully. Survivors include husband, Al Tait of Cedar City, UT; children, Eric (Jennifer) Tait of Cedar City, UT, Alicia Tait of Cedar City, and David (Angie) Tait of Richfield, UT; brothers and sisters, Darrell (Waneen) Nield of Spanish Fork, UT, Betty Ruth (Ross) Thurber of Spokane, WA, Mary Lue (Harold) Bunn of Montpelier, ID, and John (Sally) Nield of Spanish Fork, UT; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Michael and Rhett; and two sisters, Naomi Grunig and Roma Parker. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Cedar City 15th Ward chapel, 500 West 400 North. Viewings will be held at the 15th Ward chapel Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., at the Mt. Carmel Utah Cemetery. Arrangements made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab, UT. Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ringel, Passey, Howell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1554 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/19/05 REXBURG - Eileen Passey Ringel, 80, exchanged mortality for eternal life on Oct. 17, 2005, at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho. Eileen was born Oct. 9, 1925, to Ida Susan Howell and Leo Fowler Passey in Lanark, Bear Lake County, Idaho. She was the third child of eight children. She attended the two-room school house in Lanark, where she developed a love of learning and education. She attended Fielding High School, where she met Joseph Robert Ringel, the man she was to marry at the conclusion of World War II, Sept. 18, 1946. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple Nov. 5, 1947. Eileen and her high school sweetheart are the parents of five children, Rexine (Bill) Jensen, Merlyn (Donette), Kevin (Cathy), Tamara (Mark) Luthi and Teena (Rodney) Priestley. Eileen has 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, with one more just around the corner. She is also survived by six brothers and sisters, Norma (Theo) Nelson, Gene (Elaine) Passey, Dora Lee (Rosco) Caldwell, DeVerl (Joan) Passey, Ordell (Myrna) Passey and Glenn (Joan) Passey. As a young mother, she graduated with honors from Ricks College in 1964. She later graduated with honors from Utah State University in 1972, with her first grandchild in the audience. She taught fourth and fifth grades in Soda Springs for 20 years. Eileen was a valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and took every opportunity to share her testimony with her children, grandchildren and her friends. She served faithfully in many and varied church callings. Eileen and her eternal companion served in the Logan, Utah Temple from January 1987 to April 1993. They served a mission on Temple Square from April 1993 to April 1994. They then returned to serve as an ordinance worker in the Logan Temple from April 1994 to August 1998, when they moved to Rigby, Idaho, to be closer to their two sons. Soon after moving to Rigby, Eileen and Robert were called to work in the baptistery in the Idaho Falls Temple November 1998 until January 2005, when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her older brother, Duane. Funeral service will be at noon on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at the Rigby First Ward Chapel, with Bishop Rick Sterzer conducting. The family will meet with friends on Thursday evening, Oct. 20, at the Eckersell Memorial Chapel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and prior to the services on Friday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Rigby First Ward Church. Burial will follow the services at the Paris Cemetery in Paris, Idaho, at 5 p.m., under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mumford, Zumbrunnen, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1553 Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman | Edition Date: October 18, 2005 Harold Moore Mumford, 86, of Boise, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 at a local care center of causes incident to age. He was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Raymond, Bear Lake County, Idaho a son to Clarence Leroy and Elizabeth Zumbrunnen Mumford. He was raised in Raymond, Idaho and Cokeville, Wyo. where he received his education and graduated from Cokeville High School in 1937. Harold served as a sergeant in the United States Army, with the Coast 125th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion in Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland where he received the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945. He later worked for the US Postal Service for 23 years, retiring in October of 1982. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Doris Williams Sept. 2, 1958. They were later divorced. Harold was a simple man with an up-lifting attitude. He was quick with a cheerful hello and was friendly to all he met. He never complained. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father; mother; and older brother, Marvin. Harold is survived by one sister, June Mumford Timmreck of Ogden, Utah; and her children, Morris (Michelle) Timmreck of West Bountiful, Utah, Mollie Timmreck Collins of Ogden, Utah; and his longtime companion, Vera Abbot of Boise. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Relyea Funeral Chapel. A private family interment will take place at Dry Creek Cemetery, Syringa Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Red Cross.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bills, Gardner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1552 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/18/05 SEATTLE, Wash. - Darrell Bills, 75, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, in Seattle, Wash.He was born Sept. 20, 1930, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Lawrence and Bernice Gardner Bills. He served in the U.S. Navy and then returned to Montpelier for a short time. He settled in Seattle and worked for many years for Boeing Aircraft Co. Darrell is survived by his three children, Darrelyn Biggs, Nolan Bills, Camille Burton and seven grandchildren, all of the Seattle area. Graveside services will be Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the Montpelier Cemetery, with services under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rowley; Mills; Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hd.2ADI/1116.3 Message Board Post: Michael, I appologize for the delay. I have returned from my reseach in Sweden and am now ready to get back into the Smith-Mills-Rowley genealogy. Do we have any obits on anyone in the family? Hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Jayme

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Collings, Grandy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1551 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/16/05 PARIS, Idaho -David James Collings, 56, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 15, 2005, from a lingering illness. He was born to June Grandy and the late David Collings on March 5, 1949, in Montpelier, Idaho. He attended school in Paris, graduating from Fielding High School in 1967. Jim moved to Montana in 1968 and worked for Milwaukee Railroad until March of 1980. In December of that year he began working as a prison guard for Montana State Prison. In February of 2003, Jim moved back to Paris where he has been active in the LDS Church, serving as stake clerk until the time of his passing. Jim suffered his illness with great dignity and patience. He is admired and loved by all those who knew him. Jim is survived by his mother, June Grandy of Paris, four sisters, Kris and Mike Payne of Pocatello, Karen Vega of Montpelier, Diana Williamson of Deer Lodge, Montana, and Leigh Ann Tift of Bainbridge, Washington, two brothers, Jon Grandy of Idaho Falls and Bill Grandy of Salt Lake City, his aunt, Gwen and Owen Daw, and several nieces and nephews. His last months were especially blessed by his nephew, Joey Vega. He was preceded in death by his father, David Collings, and stepmother, Genevieve, his stepfather, Drue Grandy, and his aunt, Janet Daines.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moss, Bodine, Tueller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1550 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 10/15/05 Frances Louise Bodine Moss was born to George Hamilton Bodine and Irene Louise Tueller in Paris, Idaho. She lived there for two years while her father was working building houses. She was raised in Evantson, Wyoming, where she graduated from Evanston High School in 1933. She was very active in drama, French and especially in dancing. She won many dancing contests even before she met Elmer M. Moss at a dance. They experienced "love at first sight" and were married six months later in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1934. They had four daughters: Elgie Louise Johnson of Centerville, Erin M. Conner (Bill Park Conner) of Moroni, Marian M. Frances of Bountiful, and Roma Marie Moss who died in 1947. In 1946, the family moved to South Bountiful, Utah. With Elmer as her partner, Frances danced in floor shows and taught many young people to dance on both ward and stake levels. Frances was always active in the LDS church continuing her work with drama, leadership and teaching positions in MIA, Relief Society, and Sunday School. She worked extensively on her genealogy and family histories and was still working for the church doing data entry on her computer at age 89. In addition to church work, Frances worked 21 years as secretary/receptionist at Bountiful State Bank and Zions First National Bank. After her husband died in 1977, she volunteered at the Golden Years Senior Center and directed the Golden Years Band for 10 years. She loved to quilt and she made quilts for many of us; she also knit hundreds of hats for the Humanitarian Relief Effort. In addition to her three daughters and her brother Col. Jack Tueller, she is survived by eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Her sister and brothers Hazel Faddis, Harry L. Bodine and Robert Tueller preceded her in death. A graveside service will be held at Bountiful Cemetery on Monday, October 17th, 2005 at 1 p.m. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rich, Grimmett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1549 Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman | Edition Date: October 07, 2005 Vernon B. Rich, 91, passed away on Oct. 4, 2005, due to advanced age, at the home of his daughter. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at the Warm Springs LDS Chapel. Friends may call to visit with the family from 3 until 3:45 p.m. at the church on Saturday prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. He was born on June 7, 1914 in St. Charles, Idaho, the second child of Ray and Mattie Rich. He was raised on a farm near Bear Lake and in his youth he learned the value of hard work. Vernon found great joy in the praise of his parents for the help he provided on their farm. He lived close to family members, which resulted in a lifelong bond with his Rich cousins. He graduated in 1932 from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho, where he served as senior class president, and met his lifelong love and eternal companion, Flora Grimmett. They were sealed in marriage for time and all eternity on Aug. 25, 1936 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated from Utah State Agricultural College with a bachelor's degree in forestry. He spent 40 years working for the Idaho Fish and Game Department in various positions, including federal aid coordinator. Vernon served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the shore patrol and was a patriotic American who loved his country. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and left a strong legacy of faith, service, and integrity. Vernon served as a member of the bishopric in the Boise First Ward, as a scoutmaster, and in other leadership positions. He and Flora together served a full-time mission in Nauvoo, Ill. In his retirement years he found great joy in frequent temple service. He was a kind and thoughtful neighbor. He was the first one in the neighborhood to shovel his neighbors´ walks after a snowstorm, and to provide fresh produce from his garden. He found great pleasure in maintaining a beautiful yard and home, which he shared freely with family and friends. Many special occasions and memories were celebrated there. He was a quiet and introspective man with a deep testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was proud of his pioneer heritage and passed this legacy on to his posterity. Vernon and Flora were blessed with an eternal family of five children, Judy (Ken) Kinzel of Meridian, Doug (Madge) Rich of Boise, Ann (Mert) Alldredge of Bountiful, Utah, Debbie (Lowell) Fugal of Meridian, and Randy (Margene) Rich of Vacaville, Calif.. He is also survived by his brother Vearl (Ella) Rich of Middleton, Utah, and his sister Meredith (Bruce) Wilhelmsen of Mapleton, Utah. At the time of his passing he had 27 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Flora, his brothers Lothair and Asael Rich, and his grandson Ryan Fugal.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the information you did find for me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546.2 Message Board Post: I work at the Family History Center and so I looked in the Birth Records and didn't find him in 1916. I see in the Montpelier Cemetery record that his parents are both buried in Montpelier. There are 4 Loertscher families living in Bear lake that are listed in the phone book. Grant, Jim, John, and Paul. Sorry I couldn't find anything else.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sparks, Meeks, White Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1548 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 10/06/05 Delmore David Sparks, passed away, October 2, 2005. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Evelyn Mae White Sparks. Delmore was born April 13, 1921, in Dingle, Idaho, to Henry Edmund Sparks and Chloe Pearl Meeks. He married his high school sweetheart, on May 30, 1941 in Farmington, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Delmore Craig was born to them in 1948. He passed away in 1990. Delmore retired after 37 years of service as a foreman at AMOCO Oil. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II. Delmore was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his sister, Connie Jean Sparks Hansen; half sisters: Janeen Sparks Allen and Carolyn Sparks Abbot; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his brother Edmund Earl Sparks. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 1 p.m., at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City. Friends may call prior to the services from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Sunset Gardens. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The name of the blood disorder is called Factor 5 Leiden. My e-mail address is suga2swt4u@aol.com. I would really like to know more about our family. Thanks! DeAnn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Deann, Sorry to hear about your Dad. What is the name of the blood disorder? I'm not familiar with any blood disorders in our family. I did forward your messages to my sister Ruth who lives in Salt Lake City, UT; maybe she knows something further. What's your email address? I'd like to send you more info on our family if you'd like. Thanks, Kathryn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mower Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1547 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/06/05 COKEVILLE, Wyo. - Roger Mower, 63, of Cokeville, Wyo., passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City after a five-week battle with cancer. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 7, at noon in the Cokeville LDS Chapel. Friends may visit with family Thursday evening, Oct. 6, at the church in Cokeville from 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday from 10 until 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Cokeville Cemetery, with services under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Kathryn! My parents are Don Loertscher and Gloria. My parents got divorced in 1982 or 83. And his brother is John Loertscher and he has two sisters Barbara and Patricia. My dad Don just recently passed away on Sept. 8, 2005. He was living in California which is where his brother John and his sister Patricia live. Don's other sister lives in Iowa. I'm living in Texas which I moved here in 1987 with my mom Gloria and my step dad and my sister. Which my sister died when she was 27 on Feb. 14, 1998. I dont know if you know but in the Loertscher family there is a blood disorder which my sister died from and we believe my dad died from also. And we believe Eugene did also now after looking at his death certificate. My uncle John which is Eugene's son as well he suffers from this blood disorder as well and he has been since he was 25. I have it also which I found this out after I had my son in Dec. of 1998. My sister that died from it she has 2 boys which are 13 and almost 16 th! e oldest has it also. I hope we can talk further. Its nice to see another Loertscher out there. Maybe we can share information on your side and also Eugene's side of the family. DeAnn Massey ( Loertscher )