This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith , Thompson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/590 Message Board Post: I'm looking for anyone who might reconize these names. I believes that Samuel R(andolph?)Smith(b. 1872 Tooele Utah) may have changed his 1st name to Charles. I have info that parellels both people. He was living near Oxford Idaho in October 1920. Possibly Banida? Please send info if you feel it relevent. According to records i have they both Married A Hannah Penelope Thompson (nellie) May 1899. There are other similarities.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reeder, Cole, Turner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/589 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/05/02 TREASURETON — George C Reeder, 72, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, from injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident. He was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Treasureton, Idaho, the son of Thomas John "TJ" and Bessie Cole Reeder. He served and LDS mission to the Great Lakes Mission. He was in the Army for two years, and served with the Idaho National Guard. He married Naretta Turner on June 22, 1956, in the Logan, Utah temple. He was a high priest in the LDS Church, and had served in the Treasureton Ward bishopric. He was a trustee of the school board for two terms, and was also state chairman for two years. He worked as the Preston City fire chief and 18 years with the Idaho State Lands Fire Control. He was director of the Cottonwood Grazing Association and also director of the Treasureton Irrigation Co. He is survived by his wife, Naretta, of Treasureton; two sons and one daughter, Val T. Reeder, Preston, Barbara Reeder (Michael Rourke), Skokie, Illinois, Jay T. Reeder, Preston; seven grandchildren (Brett Val Reeder, Jason Reeder, Joey Reeder, Cole Reeder, Shannon Rourke, Erin Rourke, Breeze Reeder); five sisters and three brothers, Violet Weeks, Preston, Irma (Roger) Walker, Delta, Utah, John (Leora) Reeder, Tooele, Utah, Francis Butler, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Neal (Marie) Reeder, Malad, Idaho, Alice (Cliff) Johnson, Preston, Nedra Hodges, Woods Cross, Utah, and Vernan (Lorna) Reeder, Spanish Fork, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a grandson, Bryan John Reeder. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 N. State, Preston, with Bishop Sam Smith conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Treasureton Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilde, Petersen, Egbert, Jorgenson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/588 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/05/02 MINK CREEK — Cloyd Dale Wilde, 84, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston, Idaho. He was born April 8, 1918, in Mink Creek, Idaho, the son of Oscar Lawrence and Martha Christina Petersen Wilde. He was one of the first men called to serve his country in World War II. He was stationed in the South Pacific as an artillery sergeant. He saw hard service. He served for over four years, receiving an honorable discharge on August 25, 1945. He married Susie Louisa Egbert on May 23, 1953, in the Logan, Utah temple. They made their home on the family farm in Mink Creek. They are the parents of two sons, David Cloyd (Judy) Wilde, Mink Creek, and Wayne Oscar (Sandy) Wilde, Huson, Montana. Susie died suddenly on July 15, 1986. Cloyd later moved off the farm to Preston. He met and married Leonore Jorgenson. She died on Oct. 26, 1999. He was always active in the community and the LDS Church, both in Mink Creek and Preston. He served as counselor in the bishopric, as a finance clerk, high priest group assistant, Scoutmaster, ward executive secretary, and home teacher. He was on the board of directors for the irrigation company. He is survived by his sons and five grandsons, Aaron, Christopher, Spencer, Sean, Tyler; by four sisters, June Austin, Salt Lake City, Utah, Betty Erramouspe, Blackfoot, Idaho, Dottie Casperson, Preston, Dixie Bennett, Pingree, Idaho; by a stepdaughter, Dorothy Roholt, St. George, Utah; a stepson, Bruce Jorgenson, Evanston, Wyoming; and by six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two wives, his parents, two sisters, three brothers, and a sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Mink Creek Ward Chapel, with Bishop Jim Harrison conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Mink Creek Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PALMER, RAY, LAWRENCE, WOODRUFF, LAMOREAUX Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Eg.2ADE/226.1 Message Board Post: I have been given the same surname for my middle name, that is "RAY". My father is Ray Palmer. Both names are family names on his mother's side. Also, the PALMER name is connected to WOODRUFF; and WOODRUFF is connected to LAMOREAUX. So, I am wondering if anyone knows the ancestery of RAY? Sorry! It's kind of complicated. The only thing I know is that Amy RAY m. John PALMER, Sr., the parents of Thomas Ray PALMER, f/o Araminta PALMER, m/o Ray Palmer LAWRENCE, my father.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swann, Bauer, Winninger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/587 Message Board Post: Margarete B. Swann 10/01/02 Email this story to a friend PRESTON — Margarete Bauer Swann, 80, passed away Monday, September 30, 2002, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston. She was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Litz, Austria, the daughter of Franz and Stephanie Winninger Bauer. She married Edward Reid Swann on April 12, 1955, in Litz, Austria. She was a member of the Pink Ladies Organization for 25 years, serving 14 years as treasurer. She volunteered with the Franklin County Fair for many years. In 1996, she was the “Queen of Lights” for the annual Festival of Lights celebration in Preston. She loved animals very much. She made friends easily and was always very nice to others. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Aldin and Velna Swann, Preston, Gwen Swann, Jerome, Idaho, Wayne (Vadna) Swann, Ivins, Utah; by nine nieces and nephews; and by a cousin, Otmar (Hildegard) Wetzlmayr, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reid Swann, and by two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Preston 10th Ward Chapel, 155 N. Second W., Preston, with Bishop G. Lee Parker conducting. Friends may call Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Welling, Hendricks, Walker, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/586 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/30/02 CLEARFIELD — Beatrice Hendricks Jones Welling, 93, former Preston, Idaho resident, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at the home of her son in Rexburg, Idaho. She was born November 23, 1908, in Swan Lake, Idaho, the second child of twelve born to Franklin Davenport and Vilate Walker Hendricks. She married Carl M. Jones on June 23, 1926, in the Logan Temple. They were later divorced. She married J.D. Welling in 1950. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed sports especially softball, bowling, and golfing. She was a beautician owner and manager for many years. She is survived by her three children, Colleen Martin, Preston, Idaho; Carl LaMar (Valene) Jones, Rexburg, Idaho; Geraldine Niederhausern, Preston, Idaho; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and by a brother, Glen Hendricks, Sunset, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, by eight sisters and two brothers, by two sons-in-law, Robert Niederhausern and Burt Martin, and by a granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon in the Preston Eighth Ward Chapel, 213 S. 200 East, with Bishop Kevin Sharp conducting. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Geddes, Croshaw, Petty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/585 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/30/02 BANIDA, Idaho — Virgil Croshaw Geddes, 96, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002, at the Heritage Home in Preston, Idaho. She was born Aug. 23, 1906, in Oxford, Idaho, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Petty Croshaw. She married Golden Campbell Geddes on June 16, 1926, in the Logan Temple. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1964. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all of her life. She served as the Stake Primary President, as Relief Society President three times, and as a teacher in all of the auxiliaries. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She is survived by four sons and one daughter, Robert (Carma) Geddes, Banida, Idaho; Dale (Kay) Geddes, S. Jordan, Utah; Lois (Carl) Webster, Bountiful, Utah; Leo (DeAnn) Geddes, Preston, Idaho; Cleo (Shannon) Geddes, Idaho Falls, Idaho; twenty-one grandchildren, seventy-eight great-grandchildren, thirteen great-great grandchildren, and by a brother, Fred (Eva) Croshaw, Antioch, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, Frank and Clifford Croshaw, and by a sister, Lavona Hatch. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at noon in the Winder Ward Chapel, Winder, Idaho, with Bishop Tylor Johnson conducting. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church in Winder. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sharp, Larson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/584 Message Board Post: The Deseret News, 09/30/2002 Keith Porter Sharp, 73, passed away September 27, 2002 of Renal failure. Born July 20, 1929 in Preston, ID to Clarence and LaVeda Sharp. He attended two years at BYU before serving an LDS Mission to Western Canada, 1949-1951. He married Vonda Larson in the Logan LDS Temple Sept 14, 1951. He graduated from the University of Utah. Keith retired after 31 years with Utah Power and Light. He served faithfully in many leadership positions including, bishopric, High Priest Group, stake executive secretary, and dedicated home teacher. Keith loved to travel and spend time with his family. As husband, father, and grandfather, he was a great example and leader to his two children, Rhonda (Jim) Jensen, West Valley City, Leo (Betty Jo) Sharp, Payson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Wed. Oct 2, 2002, Midvalley LDS 4th Ward Chapel, 1106 E. 8055 S, Sandy. Friends may call to visit Tues. 6-8 p.m. Memorial Mortuary, 5850 S. 900 E, Murray, and one hour prior to services at the church Wed. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 E. 7800 S. (Bengal Blvd). Published in the Deseret News on 9/30/2002.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gunnell, Hawkins, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/583 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/26/02 PRESTON — Eudean "Dean" Hawkins Gunnell, 76, passed away on Sept. 24, 2002, from a long illness, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on Sept. 20, 1926, in Logan the son of Lewellyn Jeffs and Sarah Hawkins Gunnell. He married his sweetheart, Beth Smith, on Feb. 18, 1946, in the Logan Temple. He served as an Idaho State trooper for 25 years, as the Franklin County Sheriff for eight years, and as a Juvenile Probation officer for four years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in numerous callings including bishop of the Whitney Ward and he was the first stake president of the Franklin Idaho Stake. He served two missions, the first in the Western States Mission, and the second with his sweetheart in the Rochester New York Mission. He and his wife also served as temple officiators in the Logan Temple for two years. The two most important things in his life were his family and his love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a wonderful patriarch and example to his family. He had the unique ability to love and serve others. He is survived by his wife, Beth Gunnell, Preston; five daughters, Linda (Gerald) Skinner, Thatcher, Idaho, Bonnie (Maurice) Nielson, Preston, Shauna Gunnell, Providence, Denise (Don) Olson, Ephraim, Teresa (Kelly) Rasmussen, Preston; 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Dorothy Jensen, Brigham City, Luana Fowers, Ogden; a brother, Louis (Edna) Gunnell, Providence, two brothers-in-law, Luther Victor, Ogden, and William (Bill) Parker, Ogden. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Sarabeth Nielson; two great grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret Jensen, Velma Parker, and Ruth Victor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at noon in the Franklin Idaho Stake Center with Bishop Kevin Sharp conducting. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buttars, Carpenter, Dahle, Powell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/582 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/25/02 PRESTON — Todd Carpenter Buttars returned home to his Heavenly Father’s arms on Sept. 23, 2002. He was born to Val Layne and Etta Mae Carpenter Buttars on July 21, 1961. He was a graduate of Preston High School. The loves of his life were his three sons. Todd was married to Jill Dahle and gave life to Chancey and Brady. He was later married to Stephanie Powell and they were gifted with a son, Cody. Todd also found a best friend in Diane Bergeson. He is survived by his parents, Val Layne and Etta Mae Buttars, Preston; brothers and sisters, David (Sheryl) Nelson, Nibley, Kathy (Steve) Andrew, Nibley, Terry (Joyce) Buttars, Pocatello, Alana Buttars, Preston, Denise (Barry) Sohn, Clifton, Idaho, Julie (Jeff) Olsen, Preston; his loving sons, Chancey Buttars, Logan, Brady Buttars, Texas, and Cody Buttars, Preston. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. You are gone but not forgotten. Not a day goes by that something does not happen that reminds us of you. We love and miss you and pray you have found peace and happiness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Whitney Second Ward Chapel, Whitney, Idaho. Friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Maughan, Chadwick, Jensen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/581 Message Board Post: the Deseret News, 09/25/02 June Chadwick Maughan passed away September 22, 2002 at the age of 87 in Salt Lake from cancer. Our beloved mother and grandmother passed peacefully with many of her children by her side. She will be missed greatly. She was born on June 3, 1915 in Whitney, Idaho to a family of 11 children. She loved life and lived it to it's fullest. She attended Utah State, then served an LDS mission to Canada. While on her mission she met Elder Maughan. June married Kenneth Lloyd Maughan in the Logan Temple on March 11, 1939. They were happily married 46 years. Southern California was their home for 37 years. June moved to Salt Lake after the death of Kenneth in 1985. One of her many joys was to see 23 of her posterity serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. June served two additional missions with her husband in Australia. She served faithfully in all callings. Completing her history and gathering her genealogy was her greatest delight. She loved the Lord, and she has endured to the end. She will be missed dearly. She leaves a legacy of righteous living, filled with sacrifice, love, and service. She is survived by her children, Maureen Totland (Gary), Koreen Kieffer (Bud), Judy Norton (Arlen), Bobbie Allen (Rod), Jeneal Olson (John), Kenneth Maughan (Gwenda), Chad Maughan (Marsha) and Lillian Ning (Andy). Her husband, Kenneth L. Maughan; a sister, Ada Porter. A brother, J. Cleo Chadwick preceded her in death. A viewing will be held Friday night at 7-9 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial, 3115 E. 7800 So. (Bengal Blvd) and Sat., 10:30-ll:30 am at Little Cottonwood Ward, 6350 S. Rodeo Ln. (1545 E.) followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 9/25/2002.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tanner, Kaufman, Nickerson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/580 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/24/02 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — William “Bill” Kaufman Tanner, 95, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in Thousand Oaks, California. He lived in Oxnard, California, for 30 years before retiring to Whitney, Idaho, where he lived for the past 30 years. He was born March 25, 1907, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Thomas William and Mina Kaufman Tanner. He married Veva Nickerson on Jan. 17, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners for 60 years. He retired after 26 years as a construction superintendent for Ralph T. Viola in Oxnard, California. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved being a snowbird (spending winters in Arizona), and he enjoyed traveling and riding motorcycles, among many other activities. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Veva, this past April and by his two children, Richard Tanner and Maralyn Compton. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Pratt and Rosemary Mitchell; sons, Thomas Tanner and John Tanner; by 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and by many relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, at noon in the Whitney Second Ward Chapel, with Bishop Greg Griffeth conducting. Friends may call Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery. Arrangements are by Webb Funeral Home, Preston, Idaho.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGregor, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/579 Message Board Post: THATCHER, Idaho — Dee Reed McGregor, 83, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, busy and happy on his farm in Thatcher, Idaho. He married Odessa Smith. They had been married 59 years. They have three sons, Martin, Craig and Jim, and a daughter, D'Ann. He was a good member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed music, sports and farming. Everyone enjoyed his fun sense of humor. He will be missed by his wife, children, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, a brother, Wells, and three sisters, Harriett King, Merna Clegg and Barbara Hales. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and Youngs, and three sisters, Dora, Blanche and Margaret. Funeral services will take place Sept. 24, 2002, at noon in the Thatcher Ward Chapel. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home in Preston and Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Thatcher Ward chapel. Burial will be in the Grace Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Palmer, Page, Benton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/578 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, Sun, Sep 22, 2002 WASHINGTON TERRACE - Lavon Page Palmer, 77, passed away Friday, September 20, 2002 at Ogden Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1925 to William and Phyllis Page Palmer in Hollbrook, Idaho. Lavon was reared and educated in Preston, Idaho, graduating from Preston High School. He joined the Navy in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a hospital corpsman. After serving his country, Lavon met and married the love of his life, Mary Benton on September 12, 1953. They had 49 wonderful years together, rearing six children. Lavon worked as an aircraft inspector at Hill Air Force Base, retiring after 38 years.He was a member of the Washington Terrace 6th Ward.He loved to work out in his yard and always had beautiful flower gardens. He also enjoyed going for a walk. Lavon will always be loved, remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a gentle man with a ready smile and a kind word for everyone. He is survived by his wife and six children; David (Debora) Palmer, Syracuse; James Palmer, Ogden; Richard (Patricia) Palmer, Roy; Joy (Delbert) Morris, Eden; Michelle (Mark) Hirschi, Washington Terrace; Carol (Richard) Tonks, North Ogden; as well as 24 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren with whom Lavon loved spending time. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters; Ruth Berg, Firth, ID; Delamar (Opal) Palmer, Kaysville, UT; Darrell (Elanore) Palmer, Fortuna, CA; Doug (Joyce) Palmer, South Ogden, UT; Gae (Suel) Murdock, Preston, ID. Lavon was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, one sister and a son, William Jay Thorstead. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 24th at 11 a.m. at Lindquist"s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., with Bishop Keith DeGroot officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist"s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., where Military Honors will be accorded.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sanders, Hendricks, Walker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/577 Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman, 09/19/02 Carma Mae Sanders, 83, of Nampa, passed away at home on Sunday, September 15, 2002. A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2002, at the Nampa 16th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 504 11th Avenue North, with Bishop Roger Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell. Carma was born May 18, 1919, in Preston, Idaho to Franklin Davenport Hendricks and Vilate Walker. She graduated from North Cache High in 1937. She was one of three in a family of twelve who graduated from high school. An accomplishment she was very proud of. Carma married Ray Christian Sanders in the winter of 1938, in Ashton, Idaho and they were later married for eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in the Idaho Falls area and raised their four children there. They moved to the Nampa area in 1959. Carma and Ray operated the Nampa Custom Cannery on Midland Blvd for 11 years. Carma then went to work for Carnation Potatoe Company, until she retired. She loved to travel and raise her roses, and loved fishing with her sister Vicki. She enjoyed very much the love of her family, with family parties and special occasions, her favorite times. She had a strong testimony of the Savior and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Nampa 16th Ward. She is survived by her daughter Thayla Walden and her husband Stephen of West Jordon, Utah, son Kirk Sanders and his wife Marla of Nampa, a sister Beatrice Welling of Clearfield, Utah, and a brother Glen Hendricks of Sunset, Utah. A son-in-law Clay Thornton and a daughter-in-law Cheryl Sanders McBride. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, son Verlin, daughter Nola and a granddaughter Vickie. She leaves a tender spot in the hearts of those who are left behind. Sixteen grandchildren who adored her, and their spouses, 10 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews and countless dear friends. Carma leaves a wonderful legacy of love to her family and all who knew her. Friends and family may call at the Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel Thursday evening between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eliason, Rose, Sparrow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/576 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/18/02 PRESTON — Richard Clair “Dick” Eliason, 67, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston. He was born Sept. 17, 1934, in Hyrum, Utah, the son of Richard Basil and Josephine Kate Rose Eliason. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He married Shirlee Ann Sparrow on August 16, 1979, in Elko, Nevada. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeler rides with his friends. He loved people and enjoyed visiting with them. He loved high school sports and was an excellent carpet layer by trade — always in very high demand. He is survived by his wife, Shirlee, of Preston; two sons and seven daughters, David James (Susan) Eliason, Malad, Idaho, Richard Dee (Evlalee) Eliason, Nibley, Utah, Carol Ann Wilkinson, Smithfield, Utah, Teresa Lee (Terry) Taylor, Orem, Utah, Susan (Kyle) West, Smithfield, Utah, Julie Ann (Michael) Smith, Preston, Shelly (Dee) Steadman, Grace, Idaho, Shonna (Keith) Cole, Preston, Hallie Robinson, Preston; 22 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two sisters and six brothers, Rose Hutchinson, Salt Lake City, V. Peter (Sally) Eliason, Las Vegas, Nev., Boyd J. (Daisy) Eliason, Las Vegas, Paul Eliason, Sweden, Pauline Eliason, Brea, California, Stephen (Marilyn) Eliason, Logan, Utah, Douglas R. Eliason, Las Vegas, and Thayle (Marilyn) Eliason, Wellsville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, by two infant brothers and an infant sister, and by a grandson, Malcolm A. Palmer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at noon in the Fairview Second Ward Chapel, with Bishop Keith Bosworth conducting. Friends may call Friday, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church in Fairview and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., also at the church. Interment will be in the Dayton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Webb Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkes, Adams, Hayes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/575 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/18/02 PRESTON — Nancy LaVon Adams Wilkes, 64, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2002, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston. She was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Montpelier, Idaho, the daughter of Vincent DeMaine and Edith Shirley Hayes Adams. She married Dennis Leon Wilkes on Sept. 24, 1954, in Grace, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden, Utah temple. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served as a Primary teacher, visiting teacher, and Relief Society secretary. She enjoyed singing and reading. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, serving as county president. She was an Avon representative, and she did volunteer work at the Preston schools. She is survived by her husband, Dennis, of Preston; two daughters and one son, Susan Pacheco, Mesquite, Nevada, Linda (Scott) Hampton, Franklin, Idaho, Kevin D. (Melinda) Wilkes, Preston; eight grandchildren; and three sisters, Thelma (Pete) Kinyon, Redmond, Oregon, Cecelia Gittens, Great Falls, Montana, and Alapha (Bob) House, Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her parents-in-law, two sisters, Shirley Thornock and Doris Bauman, three brothers, William, Vincent (Jack), and Dennis L. Adams, and by a brother-in-law, Harvey Gittens. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at noon in the Preston Eighth Ward Chapel, 213 S. 200 E., with Bishop Kevin Sharp conducting. Friends may call Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nuffer, Alder, Paull Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/574 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/18/02 CEDAR CITY, Utah — Susan Gretta Alder Nuffer passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2002, at the Kolob Regional Care Center in Cedar City, Utah, at the age of 94. She was born on March 29, 1908, at Preston, Idaho, where she resided until the last five years of her life. Her parents were Theodore Daniel Alder and Alice Ellen Paull. She married Joseph Adolph Nuffer on July 20, 1927, at the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. He passed away in 1985. Gretta went by her second name as long as she could remember, rather than her first name, Susan. She was the sixth child out of seven children in her family. All of her brothers and sisters and their spouses have preceded her in death. Her brothers and sisters in order of age were: Waneita (Neita) Ruby Swainston (Nathan), Melvin Paull Alder (Emma Christella), George Edwin Alder (Florence Viola), Monona Alice Andrews (Alvin), Lewis Charles Alder (Norine), and Verna Althea Kidd (Garland). She will have a grand reunion with her family in paradise. As a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, she had always been proud of her pioneer heritage, dating back to the Nauvoo period. She was the instructor in her local chapter and enjoyed giving the history of the pioneers. Gretta was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Relief Society president in the Preston First Ward. She had the responsibility of raising money for the ward Relief Society budget. Many bazaars and fund-raising dinners were organized to provide funds for a large ward of 1,000 members. She was also a Young Women’s president and Primary president in her ward. Gretta enjoyed being a homemaker. She took this job very seriously by canning the garden produce. The Franklin County Cannery was used extensively by Gretta in canning vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, etc. She always had a year supply of food on hand and enough to spare for her daughter’s family in Cedar City. There never was a problem for Gretta to prepare a meal for unannounced guests, as her basement was thoroughly stocked with food. She graduated from the Preston High School. In high school she loved to give readings for various clubs and organizations. She enjoyed being in plays and road shows, and loved to dance and was a popular girl with the boys. Although she didn’t continue her formal education beyond high school, she was always interested in learning new homemaking skills and attending BYU Education Week, held each summer in Preston. She did volunteer work at the Franklin County Fair and loved to enter her sweet pickles in competition at the fair. Those family members surviving Gretta are two children, a son, Donald G. Cummings (Norma), residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, and a daughter, Sharon Nuffer Olsen (Larry), residing in Cedar City, Utah. She has nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Preston, Idaho, in the Preston Fifth Ward, located at 213 South Second East, on Saturday, September 21 at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to the viewing on Friday evening, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Webb Funeral Home, and on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Preston Fifth Ward Church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winn, Nelson, Bennett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/573 Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, 09/18/2002 SALT LAKE CITY- Marion H. Winn, 101, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at his home in Salt Lake City. He was born April 28, 1901, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Marion Anderson and Rosella Ann Nelson Winn. He married Erma Winona Bennett on Dec. 24, 1924, in the Logan Temple. They were married for 77 years and were recognized by the Leo Burnett All State Agency of Chicago, Illinois, as the longest married couple in the United States. He farmed in Idaho and worked at the Franklin County Sugar Company until moving to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1965. There he worked at the LDS Hospital in the Animal Research Lab. He loved to camp, and he spent many wonderful winters in Blythe, California, Buckeye, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada. He enjoyed riding his adult tricycle and was known as the "Bike Man". He was an inspiration to everyone in the neighborhood- he continued to ride his bike until May 2002 at the age of 101. He was a high priest and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Erma B. Winn, Salt Lake City; three sons and two daughters, Paul B. Winn, Las Vegas, Nevada; Clare B. (Marlene) Winn, Salt Lake City; Orin B. Winn, Salt Lake City; Deyon Cazier, Salt Lake City; Idella (Alex) Todd, Salt Lake City; 14 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Carl George Winn, by a daughter, Erma Dene Winn, and by four brothers. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. in the Granite Park Stake Center, 601 E. Mansfield Ave. (3100 S.), Salt Lake City, with Bishop Robert Enser conducting. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Granite Park Stake Center and Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. also at the stake center. Additional services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho. Friends may call Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home in Preston. Interment ! will be in the Preston, Idaho Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/18/2002.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helmandollar, Hodges, Crookston Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/572 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/17/02 POCATELLO — Val Helmandollar, 71, of Pocatello, died Saturday evening, September 14, 2002, at his home due to complications of congestive heart failure, with his wife and children by his side. He was born September 27, 1930, in Lewiston, Utah, to George Floyd and Ireta Hodges Helmandollar. Val grew up in Lewiston, Utah, Ogden, Utah, Oxford, Idaho, and graduated from Westside High School, Clifton, Idaho in 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force form 1950-1954. Val was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad from the time he was 17 until his medical retirement in 1984. He married Edith Crookston on February 18, 1955, in the Logan, Utah, LDS. Temple. They lived in Ogden, Utah, Downey, Idaho, and settled in Pocatello in June of 1959, where they had since resided. Val was an avid golfer and had two holes in one at the Highland Golf Course. He was a high priest in the Alameda LDS Sixth Ward, serving as Sunday school president, home teacher and enjoyed the youth of the ward. He and Edith served as temple workers in the Idaho Falls Temple for 10 years. He loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren, and will be missed by each. Val is survived by his wife, Edith, of Pocatello; two sons, Boyd Val (Darla) Helmandollar, Green River, Wyoming, and Mark C. (Denise) Helmandollar, Inkom, Idaho; four daughters, Karen (Gary) Carter, Kaysville, Utah, Linda (Eric) Elle, Pocatello, Debra Jo (Terry) Harding, Green River, Wyoming, and Heidi Ann Helmandollar, Pocatello; 14 grandchildren and Tad, Paula, Megan and Julia; one great-grandson; two bothers, Dean (Julia) Helmandollar, Chubbuck and Boyce (Betty) Helmandollar, Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Barbara (Randy) Hurwitz, Scottsdale, Arizona. Val was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gene and Morris, and a sister, Lorna. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Alameda LDS Stake Center, corner of Alameda and Jefferson, with Bishop Jim McKee of the Alameda Sixth Ward conducting. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening, Sept. 17 at the Henderson-Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 North 15th Ave., Pocatello, and also at the stake center on Wednesday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery at 3:30 p.m., with military graveside rites by the Preston National Guard.