This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Archibald, Godfrey, Spencer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/364 Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman Lane G Archibald, 79, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 of pneumonia after a long battle with emphysema. Memorial services will be held at Relyea Funeral Chapel, 318 N. Latah, Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 at 2:30 p.m.. The family will receive friends at a viewing at Relyea's on Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. Private burial services will be at Morris Hill Cemetery, Military Field of Honor. Lane was born January 25, 1922 in Moreland, Idaho to William Oscar and Dora Godfrey Archibald. He was raised in Dayton, Idaho with eight brothers and sisters. He enlisted in the US Army at the beginning of WWII. He served in the European Theater under General Patton. He landed on Omaha Beach on Day 2 of the U.S. assault and earned the Bronze Star. He married Mazie Gray Spencer, July 1971. They have seven children between them: Lana (Larry, deceased) Johansen, Karen (Bruce) Taylor, Pam (Bruce) Cluff, Richard Salter, Mark (Gail) Salter, Ronald (Susan) Spencer, and Chris (Dennis) Teachout. Their ! lives were blessed with 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Lane spent his life as a farmer, trucker, and dairy products salesman. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed camping and fishing. He served as Wagonmaster and President of the "Gem Sprouts" Good Sam Club. He is survived by his wife; children; and three sisters, Vera Child of Roy, Utah, Rowen Thomas of Weston, Idaho, Carma Swanson of Hamilton, MT. The family wishes to express gratitude to the many caregivers during the last few years of his life. Donations can be made in his name to the Lung Association or your favorite charity. Lane was much loved by his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cordingley, Wanner, Scott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/363 Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman Larry Von Cordingley, 58, of Meridian, died at home of a brain tumor (cancer) on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. He was born April 8, 1943, in Preston, Idaho, to Ivan Lee and Mary Ann Wanner Cordingley. Larry had a special talent for custom woodworking. His work is known in different states. He made his own furniture and remodeled his home in oak and also made routed signs. Larry loved fishing and camping from the time he was a child. He liked working with honeybees wherever he lived. He served in the National Guard for six years, and also served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to western Canada. He was a high priest in the Haven Cove Ward, and had served in many church callings in various wards including, secretary in the Elders Quorum, Elder's Quorum president, scoutmaster and branch clerk on two occasions, and as a counselor in the branch presidency. He is survived by his wife, Mary Scott Cordingley; a daughter, Voanna Ward of Meridian; a son, Levon Co! rdingley of Boise; his mother, Mary Ann Cordingley of Logan, Utah; five brothers, Leo, Paul, and Val Cordingley of California, Roy of Boise, and Carl of Logan, Utah; son-in-law, Tyler Ward; and three grandsons, Chayse, Braedon, and McKay Ward. His father, Ivan; a sister, Roma; and a son, Larin, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Meridian Haven Cove Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at Ten Mile and Cherry Lane Road. Additional funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, Dec. 14, in the Whitney, Idaho, LDS Chapel. Burial will follow in the Whitney Cemetery, Preston. Services are under direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the Relyea Funeral Chapel this evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time at the LDS Chapel on Ten Mile and Cherry Lane in Meridian.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall, Choules, Larsen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/362 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 12/11/01 LAGO — Sandra Choules Hall, 70, of Lago, passed away December 10, 2001, at the Caribou Living Center. She was born September 10, 1931, at Fairview, Idaho, the daughter of Alma and Leda Caroline Larsen Choules. She married Lee Willford Hall February 11, 1953, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Sandra had lived in the Grace and Lago areas for the past 35 years. She was raised and educated in the Fairview area, graduating from Preston High School in 1949. She had been a bookkeeper for Farmers’ Grain for 15 years. She was a member of the Williams LDS Ward and had served in the Primary, Young Women’s, Relief Society president and as a visiting teacher. She had also served in the Logan LDS Temple as an officiator. Sandra was a member of the DUP. Her hobbies included knitting, reading and working in her garden. She is survived by her husband, Lee, of Lago; three sons and one daughter and their spouses, Jon C. and Patti Hall, Soda Springs, Idaho, W.R. and Tracy Hall and Wesley and Lucy Hall, all of Bakersfield, Calif., and Sindy and Nolan Koller, Soda Springs, Idaho; also surviving are eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters, Phillip and Susan Choules, Boise, Idaho, Beth and Rex Hampton, Sunset, Utah, Barbara and Orrin Bauer, St. George, Utah; also a sister-in-law, Kliss Choules, Hagerman, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ann Lewis, a brother, Bill Choules and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 13 at noon at the Williams LDS Ward Chapel in Niter. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs, and on Thursday at the Williams Ward Chapel from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Fairview, Idaho Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelson, Christiansen, Hartvigsen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/361 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 12/06/01 BLACKFOOT — Edna Anna Christiansen Nelson, 93, of Blackfoot died Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the Bingham Memorial Extended Care Facility from causes incident to age. She was born on June 26, 1908, in Hyrum, Utah, the daughter of Moses and Mary Hartvigsen Christiansen. Her early childhood was spent in Cherry Creek, Idaho, on the family farm. She graduated from Downey High School in 1926. On November 5, 1927, she married Norman Nelson. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on August 27, 1940. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions, and had served as a visiting teacher since 1940. She was a charter member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers in Aberdeen and Blackfoot. She had worked as a retail clerk for the Merc Store, and worked at the Smith Bakery. She loved her family and was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Edna was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed her rose garden, traveling and bird watching. She is survived by her children, Colleen (Don) Apgood of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Norma (J.C.) Park of Blackfoot, Idaho, Keith (Jean) Nelson of Ogden, Utah, DeVon (Sharon) Nelson of Ogden, Utah, Kent (Marilyn) Nelson of Grants Pass, Ore., Wayne (Susan) Nelson of Blackfoot, Idaho; brother, John (Lena) Christiansen of Downey, Idaho.; sisters, Nellie Christensen of Downey, Idaho, Eva Filler of Alpine, Utah, and a half-sister, Merle Barsalou of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother, Elvin Russel Christiansen, sister, Myrtle Mary Jensen, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001, at the Blackfoot Ninth Ward LDS Chapel on Mt. Putnam Drive, with Bishop Michael Virtue conducting. The family will meet with friends for one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Weston Cemetery under the direction of the Hawker, Hill Funeral Home, Blackfoot.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Nichols, Wall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/360 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, Tue, Dec 4, 2001 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Thomas Nichols Davis, 66, left this life to join his parents, ancestors, and his Heavenly Father Saturday, December 1, 2001 surrounded by his loving family after a sudden illness. Dad was born in Thatcher, Idaho on May 3, 1935 to Thomas Martin Davis and Vera Ann Nichols. He and his only sibling, Olive, developed a bond of love and respect that grew stronger with each year. The family lived in Southern Idaho before moving to Ogden where he spent most of his growing years. In 1974 he moved his wife and kids from St. George to Springville to be closer to his family. As a young boy, with the help of his sister and parents and his natural musical talent, he learned to play the saxophone, clarinet, and piano. He and Olive would spend many hours playing their instruments with their mother at the piano. As a teenager and young man he spent his evenings and weekends playing for church and community dances with the Ernie Jensen Dance Band. Mom has always jokingly said that his saxophone and clarinet were his first love. He continued to play for dances whenever possible throughout his life and was a member of the Dean Clark Orchestra. Dad attended school in the Ogden and Davis school districts and graduated from Weber High School in 1953. He then attended and graduated from Weber College in 1955. While at Weber College he continued to play his music with the Continentals, another dance band. He graduated from BYU in 1959 with an undergraduate degree in business and secretarial practice. He received his MED degree from Utah State in 1963. Dad taught school at Davis High School, Bountiful High School, Dixie College, Stevens Henager Business College and College of Eastern Utah. Most recently he was working in Continuing Education with Elder Quest at UVSC in Orem. Dad was a faithful member of the LDS church and served in the California Mission in 1957-59. He was a High Priest and served in many priesthood positions. He married his sweetheart, Helene Wall, in the Salt Lake Temple on December 18, 1959. Together they raised their family of four girls and one boy, Tauni Lee (Kenneth) Wells, Terri Lynn (Michael) Chase, Trina Lu (Stephen) Chase, Tracy Lane (Rick) Miller and Thomas Lindsey (Erin Cannon). Dad will always be remembered for his unconditional love and Christ-like example. He was loved by all that knew and worked with him. He is survived by his wife, children, 14 grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, his sister, Olive Osmond of Ephraim, one niece, eight nephews and many friends. Services will be Thursday, December 6, at 11 a.m. in the Springcreek 12th Ward, 235 E. 550 N., Springville. A viewing will be Wednesday, December 5, 2001 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S. Springville and one hour prior to services at the chapel. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spongberg, Funk, Woodhouse Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/359 Message Board Post: Charles John Spongberg was born April 1, 1826 in Sura, Vestmenland Sweden. Jacobena Funk Spongberg was born August 30, 1832 in [Pederskier], Bornholm, Denmark. Her parents had a large family, eleven children. Jacobena was the fifth child. Two of Jacobena’s older sisters heard of the Mormon Elders and became very interested while they were away from home working. They kept it a secret for a while afraid their parents might be very unhappy if they knew. But to their surprise the parents had had the opportunity of hearing them also and soon the entire family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Because of the severe persecution the early converts to Mormonism suffered the Funk Family soon prepared to emigrate to America. They were one of the first families in Denmark to accept the Gospel. At this time, Charles John Spongberg who had completed his apprenticeship as a blacksmith in Sweden had obtained work in Copenhagen, Denmark. Here he met the Mormon ! Elders and accepted their message, and decided he would embark for America. In 1857 he left on the same ship the Funk family were traveling on for America. During this voyage Charles John became acquainted with Jacobena Funk and having so much in common, coming to America, they fell in love. This couple were both very attractive - Charles with black hair and dark brown eyes, Jacobena [with] black wavy hair and brown eyes and a good sense of humor. What a romantic atmosphere they must have had for their courtship. This company was six weeks coming across the ocean and this romance lasted all the way. One year later after arriving in America they were married in Iowa in November 8, 1858. They were very happy to be here in America and Charles found employment soon after arriving here. Jacobena often mentioned how curious she felt seeing Negroes with their black shiny faces and white teeth. The unexpected sight of these polite darkies shocked her and she felt rather uneasy for a while but soon became adjusted to them and many more things equally as funny in America. They moved westward to Iowa where they obtained work and remained for two years preparing for their trip to Utah. In 1859 they joined a large company of Mormons and started for Utah. Some of the company traveled in wagons drawn by teams of oxen, horses and cows, but Jacobena and her sisters walked most of the way across the plains and were barefoot a lot of the time enduring the hardships other pioneers suffered. Their food b! ecame scarce and they would gather wild fruits and berries and obtain meat along the way which helped out considerably with their meals. Charles, being a blacksmith, was indeed very helpful during this journey. He was able to mend the wagons, set tires and make shoes for the horses and oxen and cows. They were made from scrap of rough iron such as old wagon ties and bolts. He assisted greatly in guarding camp against the Indians and wild animals. A baby daughter was born on the way across the plains and her name was Helen. These people suffered hardships common to early pioneers crossing the plains, but arrived safely in Salt Lake City. After arriving in Salt Lake City they got their endowments in the Endowment House and Charles and Jacobena lived in Salt Lake for a few months. Then they found employment at Grantsville where he worked in the fields helping to gather the grain and hay crops. This was done with a scythe. The following spring the family moved to Ogden. The main part of Ogden was west of Washington Avenue - [toward] the river [was] mostly a willow flat. Here Charles spent several months clearing away brush in order to make building lots and he later sold many of these lots. Charles was really a good manager and could see and plan ahead. On one of his lots he began building a log cabin. The cabin consisted of four walls, no windows, ceiling, floors, or doors when their second child Anna was born October 6, 1860. Helen became very ill with fever and died the following day, October 7, 1860. Jacobena being very weak and very helpless in bed felt she must help Charles some way, but was unable to do so. A small casket was made of two slabs Charles had and Jacobena’s sister and husband went with Charles to bury the small child. Charles carried the little box on his shoulders and it seemed pathetic - three in the procession and Jacobena in bed at home. It wasn’t long after this that the couple decided to move farther north to Cache Valley. In 1862 they moved to Richmond, Utah and lived one year. While there, their third child was born, September 26, 1863. Some of Jacobena’s family lived at Richmond and this helped considerably. In October of the same year, 1863, they moved to Franklin, Idaho. Charles carried the little girl Anna and all their belongings and Jacobena carried the tiny baby Christine, a distance of 12 miles to Franklin. At that time there weren’t very many settlers there so Charles had the opportunity of helping to build the town. He set up his blacksmith shop as soon as possible. The Indians were very troublesome at this time and in order to protect themselves they built their houses very close together in an oblong shape forming what was known as the Old Fort in Franklin history. Charles had little fear of the Indians and he had confidence and reliance in himself during the Indian ra! ids. The women looked upon him for protection while their husbands were in the fields working as he had a blacksmith shop and the women and children would go to the blacksmith shop when they saw Indians appearing. Charles did lots of blacksmithing for the people of Franklin as well as travelers. Charles like to tell about the time President Brigham Young, Charles C. Rich, Heber C. Kimball and other members of the quorum spent two days with him and the family while on their way to Bear Lake. The manner in which President Young discussed the plans and procedures of their trip was an inspiration to him. Charles was asked to go to Bear Lake with them. Brother Kimball and Charles were to go to supervise the shoeing of the horses while the rest helped repair the wagons. This close companionship and spiritual reverence and unity existing between President Young and his Apostles was always remembered by Charles. Later on, Charles and W. L. Webster and two other men from Franklin went to Bear Lake to secure lumber for the first meeting house and school house at Franklin. He did all the blacksmith work and made all the nails used – besides, he helped build the public buildings in Frankl! in and also the first substantial home. This home was built of white stone and it contained six rooms and still stands and is owned by Albert Parkinson and they are still using the home. The other homes there were made of log or adobe. Coal was unobtainable at this time so a suitable substitute for coal was necessary for Charles’ blacksmith work. He would haul birch which he found in the canyon. Charles and George Harris, a carpenter from Ogden, built the first threshing machine in Cache Valley. It was later taken to Willow Creek just south of Brigham City and sold to a company of men who used it for years to thresh their grain. Charles helped in many ways to help build Franklin. Jacobena was a real home maker. For her children and family she devoted her life and was loved by all. She was a good cook, sewer – she spun and wove many carpets and spun wool and carded wool. She was very sociable and made home for many travelers and needy people. She was charitable and generous and believed in doing good to all. She had some cute little sayings. Maybe you could say when being alarmed or surprised she would say "per all pot" or else she would say "pervarris Vell". These were more what we call by-! words. Jacobena did all she could in the way of going to church and giving donations. She spun with her own spinning wheel and owned her own weaving loom. She was an excellent darner and her sewing equaled that of a sewing machine. She had a place for everything and everything was in its place. In 1871 Charles John Spongberg, Wm. Head, David Jensen, Joseph Clayton and Mr. Lundgreen made a general survey of the country north of Franklin from Warm Creek to Mink Creek. They decided to locate on what is now east Preston - each taking a quarter section of land under the land homestead law. This in reality was the beginning of Preston. They were the pioneers of Preston. Charles built a small house on his land, and at all times he would help his older daughters clear the brush off. For some time he worked in the blacksmith shop at Franklin. He and Jacobena and the small children lived in Franklin one year to make a livelihood. After he moved the family upon the Preston flat he walked to Franklin to work in his shop and back to Preston at night. The family thought nothing of walking to Franklin to church and back. In 1883 Charles became tired of trying to run two places so he sold his property in Franklin. He moved to Preston where he soon had his shop set up and ran his farm. He and David Jensen built the first irrigating ditch in Preston. It came from Warm Creek along the north side of the hill and irrigated the land on the east bench. Later they helped build the Warm Creek canal. On the homestead Charles had taken up were several springs of excellent drinking water. The homesteaders would come and haul it to their homes in barrels. Later on most of the people dug wells, but some of them just furnished surface water. This couple lived to a good old age, living a good honorable life and keeping the commandments of God. Both Charles and Jacobena were very punctual in their payments of tithes and fast offerings. They believed in doing unto others as they would be done by. They raised six children to man and womanhood. They had two daughters die in childhood and had six daughters and two sons. [Charles John Spongberg lived to be 83. He died January 2, 1912 in Preston, Idaho at his daughter Louisa’s home. Jacobena Funk lived to be 77. She died March 28, 1909 at their home in Preston Idaho. The couple is buried in the Preston City Cemetery] (Copied from records of my cousin Albena Peterson Bodily by Wanda Spongberg Woodhouse Reeder - retyped by the grand-daughter of Wanda Woodhouse Reeder, Sarah Reeder Lewis, in 1999)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Wilkinson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/358 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 12/01/01 RICHMOND — Rhoda Wilkinson Anderson, 91, passed away on Nov. 29, 2001, at the Logan Nursing and Rehab in Logan, Utah. She was born Dec. 5, 1909, in Franklin, Idaho, the daughter of John and Rhoda M. Wilkinson. She grew up and was educated in Franklin. She married Herbert William Anderson in the Logan Utah Temple on Nov. 29, 1929. Their married life was spent in Richmond. Rhoda has resided at the Logan Nursing and Rehab for the last four years. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She taught primary for many years, served in the Relief Society presidency and was a visiting teacher for 58 years. She belonged to the Richmond Literary Club. For twelve years she was employed at Mode O’Day dressing making factory. Her hobbies included knitting and crocheting. Most of all, she loved serving others. Her children and grandchildren have always been her pride and joy. Rhoda was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert and a daughter Aliene, her parents, one brother and four sisters. She is survived by her children, Robert (Marjorie) Anderson, Richmond, Utah; Jeanine (John) Mayberry, Idaho Falls, Idaho; nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in the Richmond Second Ward Chapel, 150 S. 100 East., with Bishop Wyndon Ward conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the church in Richmond and Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. also at the church. Interment will be in the Richmond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richmond Second Ward Missionary Fund. The family is deeply grateful for the staff of Logan Nursing and Rehab Center for the loving care they gave our mother. Arrangements are by Webb Funeral Home, Preston, Idaho. ©2001 MyWebPal.com. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy All other trademarks and Registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Home

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilde, Garn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/357 Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, Saturday, December 1, 2001 Herschel A. Wilde, age 91, died Thursday, November 29, 2001. He was hampered by the effects of a stroke since 1992. Herschel was born on May 8, 1910 a child of Albert Alanson and Christina Victoria Wilde at Mink Creek, ID. His first 16 years were spent in Mink Creek where he atten-ded school and learned how to farm at his father's side. His father died in 1926 when Herschel was 16. Shortly after dad went to work near Idaho Falls, Idaho where in 1932 he married Verna Mary Garn. Herschel had two basic pillars that guided his life. The first was Jesus Christ and the LDS Church. He held several church positions during his life. Being ward and stake clerk were his favorite. He and Verna served in the Alabama Burmingham mission. Dad believed in hard work along with his faith. He was a Greyhound Bus driver for 33 years. But whether it was his occupation, church jobs, doing good turns, or his yard care; he did all with extra care that was admired by those who knew him. Circumstances kept dad from completing high school and he always regretted it. Four of his children graduated from the U of U. The example given to his family will always be something for them to strive after. Herschel was preceded in death by his wife in 1998. He leaves children Calvin (Wilma) Wilde, Coy Love, Jean (Lee) Lance, Bernell (Claudia) Wilde, Christine (Rick) Egbert and David (Linda) Wilde. There are 26 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. He is survived by sister Doris Housley and Beth Mecham. Herschel was preceded in death by parents, four sisters and two step brothers-Wavel, Mryle, Gertrude, Emma, Deverel Johnson and Calvin Johnson. Dad said that after greeting his family in heaven he wanted to "greet the noble horses" he had admired during his farming years. Funeral services will be on Monday, Dec. 3rd at 1 p.m. at Murray Parkway Stake 619 West 5750 South. Viewing will be held on Sunday evening from 5 till 7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 So. State St. and Monday 11:30-12:45 at the Stake Center. Interment Sunset Gardens. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph Villa for the care given dad during his last months.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Robinson, Comish Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/356 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner Sat, Dec 1, 2001 BRIGHAM CITY - Emma LaRue Robinson Smith, 81, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones in Brigham City, Utah on Thursday, November 29, 2001, after a long and courageous struggle with Parkinson"s disease. LaRue was born July 31, 1920 in Franklin, Idaho to Ernest Wilburn (William) Robinson and Jane Helen (Jennie) Comish. She attended and graduated from Seminary and High School in Preston, Idaho in May 1938. LaRue married Stephen Bybee Smith on August 4, 1938 in the Logan Temple. They lived in Lewiston, Utah for 22 years, then moved to Brigham City in 1960. They have lived in and loved their neighborhood for 42 years. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Bybee Smith, Brigham City, UT; children: Jean (Phil) Pope, Layton, UT; Alan (Gina) Smith, Brigham City, UT; Craig R. (Marilyn) Smith, Brigham City, UT; Debbie (Dee) Walker, Corinne, UT; daughter-in-law, Beverly Smith, Layton, UT; 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death, one son, S. Wayne Smith, her father and mother, brothers Floyd and Wilburn, sister Helen Butterworth and twin brother and sister Dennis and Denise. LaRue loved the gospel, her family and friends. She served selflessly in the community and in many church calling throughout her life. A highlight in her life was when she and Stephen served a mission for the LDS Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Missed will be her never failing ability to exhibit great faith, her warm smile, her gentle nature and her beautiful silver hair. Funeral services will be Monday, December 3, 2001 at 11 a.m., at the Brigham City 20th Ward Chapel 650 Anderson Dr. Friends may call Sunday, December 2, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (go to Obituaries).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKenzie, Swensen, Martin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/355 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 11/30/01 LOGAN, Utah — Gerald Orvil McKenzie, 86, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully Nov. 27, 2001, at his home. Gerald was born June 30, 1915, in Downey, Idaho, to Charles Hyrum McKenzie and Zina Amelia Swensen. He later moved to Preston, Idaho, where he obtained his schooling and began his career with his brothers in construction. In 1953, he moved to Logan, Utah, where he continued his career with Raymond Construction. He took leave for two years to serve as the general contractor for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to build the cache stake center, the highlight of his career. After retiring from Raymond Construction he returned to his true love-finish carpentry. He was married to Marceil Martin Jan. 18, 1941. They were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served faithfully in many ward positions including two bishoprics, and temple officiator in the Logan Temple. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, and four children, Orvil G. and Linda McKenzie, Fort Collins, CO., Sherrie Cummings, Pleasant View, Utah, Lee M. and Barbara McKenzie, Mesa, Ariz., and Cleo and Mark Cohen, Sandy, Utah, 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Logan 16th Ward Chapel, 125 W. 600 North. Friends and family may call at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. The burial will follow in the Preston City Cemetery, Preston, Idaho.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnard, Ames, Nelson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/354 Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, Thursday, November 29, 2001 Dorothy Ames Barnard, age 76, passed away Nov. 28, 2001. Born Aug. 11, 1925 in Mink Creek, Idaho to Orvil and Floretta Nelson Ames. Married Jack Richard Barnard Sr. Nov. 27, 1946 in Bacchus, UT. Dorothy retired as a shipping and receiving clerk from the Tooele Army Depot. Member of the LDS Church. She loved to fish and play bingo. She also enjoyed bowling with her husband. She loved and was very proud of all her grandchildren and great-grand-children. Survivors: husband, Jack, two sons, Jack Jr. (Dawn), Scott D (Sandy); daughter, Debbie (Gordon) Hartmann; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grand-children, two sisters and four brothers. Preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be held Sat. December 1, 1 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State, Murray, where friends may call Sat. one hour prior to services. Interment Elysian Burial Gardens.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lund, Baker, Hoopes, Rage Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/353 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 11/27/01 PRESTON — Leonard Baker Lund, 89, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at the Sunshine Terrace in Logan, Utah. He was born Oct. 11, 1912, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Charles Edward and Margaret Lucy Baker Lund. He married Florence Hoopes on Aug. 24, 1933, in Weiser, Idaho. Their marriage was later sealed in the Logan, Utah temple. She died on Aug. 6, 1948. He married Frida Rage on Jan. 11, 1951, in the Logan temple. She preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 1986. He was active in the 4-H when his children were young. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he taught the young men in the Mutual Improvement Association. He was also a home teacher and was currently a high priest. He held various positions in the Preston Eastside Water Company including president. He was a member of the Cattleman’s Association. He wrote life histories for many family members. He loved to dance and ride his horse on the range. He is survived by four daughters and four sons, Margaret Marie (Leo) Gessel, Logan, Utah, Rhea Jo’an (Lamont) Schenk, Nibley, Utah, Frances Kay (Rex) Clark, Rexburg, Idaho, Dennis Lee Lund, Logan, Utah, Jerry Dean (Lorna) Lund, Salt Lake City, Utah, Knute Edward (Janette) Lund, Rexburg, Idaho, Ira Johan (Alicia) Lund, Clarksville, Tennessee, Jossie Linda Lund, Falls Church, Virginia; 33 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; and by a brother-in-law, Donald Ray Baker. He was preceded in death by his wives, by a stillborn daughter, by a son, Charley Leonard Lund, and by all of his brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in the Preston Fifth Ward Chapel, 213 S. Second E., with Bishop Layne Peterson conducting. Friends may call Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 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: Winward, Larsen, Clausen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/352 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 11/27/01 DAYTON — Evelyn Julia Larsen Winward, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, in Ogden, Utah, at the home of her daughter and family. She was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Preston, Idaho, to Jens Ingvor and Esther Azella Clausen Larsen. She married Thane D. Winward on June 21, 1939, in the Logan, Utah temple. They operated a dairy farm in Dayton, Idaho, and raised seven sons and five daughters. Thane preceded her in death on Sept. 17,1992. Evelyn was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many capacities of leadership, music and teaching, and she loved the Scouting program. She received the Golden Fawn Award, the highest award given to women Scouters. She was a graduate of Preston High School, and graduated from Utah State Agricultural College (USU) in 1939. Surviving are her children: Dennis (Valene) Winward, Pocatello, Idaho, Bonnie (James) Milligan, Moscow, Idaho, Steven (Barbara) Winward, Fredonia, Arizona, Marianne (LaVon) Day, Salt Lake City, Utah, Bruce (Anita) Winward, Dayton, Blair (Jackie) Winward, Soda Springs, Idaho, Thane Jr. (Kathy) Winward, Preston, Idaho, Wendy (Ralph) Ellis, Ogden, Utah, Lula (Jeff) Isaacson, Riverton, Utah, LaMar Winward, St. George, Utah, Calvin (Cathy) Winward, Montpelier, Idaho, Julie (Douglas) Hunsaker, Smithfield, Utah. She is also survived by 62 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and by her sisters, Marguerite Albritten and Golda Harrington. She was preceded in death by her husband and by a granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 N. State, Preston. Friends may call Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Whitney, Idaho Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the IHC Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Trapper Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christensen, Thurston Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/351 Message Board Post: The Deseret News, 9/17/01 Connie Christensen, age 72, of Salt Lake City died in Provo, Utah September 15, 2001 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dayton, Idaho January 12, 1929. She was the daughter of Junius E. Christensen and Vera Thurston. She attended Dayton elementary school, and Weston High School. During World War II, she moved with her family to a dairy farm on an island by the Snake River in Ontario, Oregon. She graduated from high school in Ontario. Following her graduation, she moved to Boise, Idaho where she worked for the Idaho Daily Statesman. The newspaper sent her to the University of Idaho in Moscow on a two year scholarship. She moved to Salt Lake City to work for the Deseret News where she worked as a reporter, women's golf columnist, and then took over as head librarian. She worked there for 37 years, retiring in January 1991. Family, newspapers, and golf were her loves. She was a member of the Women's Bonneville Golf Association for a time, was pre! sident in 1961, and was a recipient of an outstanding award from the Utah State Women's Golf Association in 1971. She was a member of The Assistance League of Salt Lake City where she became known as "The book lady" at their thrift shop. She was a member of the Intermountain Ski Association, a volunteer of the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary, and was listed in the "Who's Who in the West" magazine. Connie was a generous, compassionate, independent lady, always concerned about family, and helped wherever needed. Survivors include two sisters, Beth C. Archibald of Boise, Idaho, and Wanda C. Child of Provo, Utah; and two brothers, Ariel B. Christensen of Tucson, Arizona, and Rulon D. Christensen of Boise, Idaho. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Relyea Funeral Chapel in Boise, Idaho, 318 North Latah, with a viewing one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery in Boise. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Connie Christensen Scholarship Fund Foundation at the University of Idaho, 83843.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beyler, Ottley, Udy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/350 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 10/22/01 PRESTON- Gwen Ottley Beyler, 67, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston surrounded by her family members. She was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Elba, Idaho, the daughter of Fred Edward and Vivian Udy Ottley. She married David LaMont Beyler on Feb. 17, 1951, in Malta, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served as Stake Primary President and Young Women’s President. She also served stake missions and a full-time mission with her husband in Madrid, Spain. She housed missionaries, was involved with scouting, and took part in the Indian Placement Program. She worked as an accounting administrator. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, gardening, floral arrangements and entertaining. She is survived by her husband, David LaMont Beyler, of Preston; two sons and two daughters, Steven L. (Sharon) Beyler, Corona, Calif.; Dian (Jay) Packer, Paso Robles, California; Denise (Al) Pandl, Hastings, Michigan; Randol J. (Gabriella) Beyler, Henderson, Nevada; twenty-one grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five brothers and three sisters, Dean (Gloria) Ottley, Quincy, Washington; Harold (Donna) Ottley, Mesa, Ariz.; DeLoy (Effie) Ottley, St. George, Utah; Maxine (Gayle) Layton, Island Park, Idaho; Vivian (Larry) Crosby, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; David (Charlene) Ottley, Kennewick, Wash.; Susan (Jim) Palmer, Brunswick, Ga.; and Robert (Janice) Ottley, Littleton, Colo. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyson Beyler, by her parents, and by two brothers, Hugh and Leo. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, in the Preston 3rd Ward Chapel, 155 N. 2nd W., with Bishop D. Byron Kelley conducting. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beyler residence, 102 N. Bear River Bluffs Drive, Preston, and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery. Arrangements are by Webb Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lucherini, Seamons, Paton, Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/349 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 11/25/01 LOGAN, Utah — Melda Seamons Smith Lucherini, 88, lovely mother and grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Nov. 23, 2001, at the Logan Regional Hospital. Born June 5, 1913 in Preston, Idaho, Melda was the daughter of Wilford Royce Seamons and Effie Mono Paton. At age 15 she lost her own dear mother. She showed great courage and compassion as she nurtured her two younger sisters. She graduated from Preston High School. Melda married William E. (Bill) Smith on Jan. 24, 1935 in the Logan Temple. They first made their home in Preston and later moved to Franklin where they lived in the Smith family home. Here they raised their three children. After Bill died in 1957, the family moved to Logan where Melda worked as a hostess and cashier at the Bluebird Restaurant for 17 years. She remained a widow for eight years before marrying W. Melvin Lucherini April 7, 1965. He and his family were so good to her during their 21-year marriage. Melvin passed away July 2, 1986. Melda was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a counselor in the Franklin Ward Relief Society and as president of the Logan 25th Ward Relief Society. She was organist for the Primary and MIA. Working at the temple was a privilege she greatly enjoyed. Being a Sunday School teacher for many years was another calling she took very seriously. She loved the children in her classes and still enjoyed hearing about them. She loved music, flowers, reading (especially the Book of Mormon), traveling and the gospel. She has always been known for her beautiful auburn hair and happy countenance. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Royce. Surviving are her three children, Larry Smith (Bonnie), Logan, Kent Smith (Linda), Bountiful, Pam Baird (Dennis), Brigham City; sisters Maxine Hampton, Franklin, Idaho, Joyce Geary, Ogden, Leatrice (Chet) Buttars, Cornish; stepbrothers Ronald (Betty) Seamons, Honeyville, Blaine (Justine) Seamons, Ogden; and a stepsister Verdena (Dale) Dunkley, Southern California; stepchildren Glenn (Kathy) Lucherini, Logan, Ray (Carol) Lucherini, Logan, Gayle (Richard) Pitkin, Layton, Nedra (Craig) Coyner, Layton, and Jean Lucherini, Mendon. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 E. Center St., Logan where friends may call on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Idaho.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higgs, Hollingsworth Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/348 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 11/25/01 PRESTON — Braxton Higgs, infant son of Charlie and Cherry Hollingsworth Higgs, was stillborn Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston. He is survived by his parents of Preston; a sister, Cierra Higgs, Preston; grandmother, Nancy Higgs, Preston; grandparents, Bud and Linda Hollingsworth, Preston; and by many uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2001, at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, with graveside services to follow at 12 noon in the Franklin, Idaho, Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winward, Neeley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/347 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, 10/18/01 LOGAN, Utah — Gaye Neeley Winward, 69, passed away Oct. 17, 2001, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Franklin, Idaho, on Sept. 23, 1932, to Marvin and Nola Neeley. She married Rene F. Winward June 3, 1953 in the Logan Temple. She was a member of the Logan 20th Ward, in which she held many positions. She loved her family and everyone she came in contact with. Gaye spent over 25 years with the Cache Family History Center as a missionary, which she dearly loved. She loved to teach record keeping. Her own personal records consist of many volumes and her research was outstanding. She is survived by her spouse, Rene F. Winward, a sister, RaMona (Kenneth) Hull, a son, LaDell (Sid), two daughters, Donna Bradshaw, Janet (Bruce) Fisby, 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2001 at the Logan 20th Ward Chapel, 875 North 1500 East. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North and on Friday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery in Whitney, Idaho.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hoggan, Cordon, Mackey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/346 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 10/11/01 PRESTON, Idaho — James (Jim) Cordon Hoggan, 73, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Preston, Idaho. He was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Tremonton, Utah, the son of James Drummond and Agnes Maria Cordon Hoggan. He married Margie Mackey on Aug. 4, 1953, in the Idaho Falls Temple. He served his country in the Navy from 1949-54. He managed the finance company in Preston for many years. He also had a computer business and did tax preparation. He was very active in the Lion’s Club. He served two LDS missions to Japan, one as a young elder and another with his wife. He also served in a bishopric and as ward and stake financial clerk. He is survived by his wife, Margie, of Preston; one son and three daughters, James Reed (Vickie) Hoggan, Norman, Okla.; Kathy (Craig)Larsen, Payson, Utah; Merianne (Gary) Lawler, Orem, Utah; Kay (Kent) Williams, Rigby, Idaho; 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four sisters, Margaret Coleman, Portales, N.M.; Georgia Taylor, Boise, Idaho; Adele Dey, Green River, Ariz.; and Marie Gosch, Denver, Colo. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Colleen Hoggan, three sisters, Iola, Cleo Agnes, and Frances, and by a brother, Drummond Cordon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001,in the Preston 1st Ward Chapel, 213 S. 1st E., with Bishop Richard Westerberg conducting. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery. Arrangements are by Webb Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wyss, Rawlings, Nilsen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/345 Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, Saturday, November 24, 2001 Erveen Rawlings Wyss, 77, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Nov. 21, 2001 at home in Salt Lake City from cancer. She was born August 10, 1924 in Fairview, Idaho to Ervin Rawlings and Anne Nilsen Rawlings. Ervenn grew up in Fairvew surrounded by grand-parents, aunts, uncles and many cousins, who were like brothers and sisters to her. After graduating from Preston High School in Preston, Idaho, she moved to Salt Lake City to attend University of Utah, graduating from the University with a degree in Business. Erveen worked for Granite School District where she touched the lives of many young people. Erveen married Richard David Wyss in the Salt Lake Temple June 17, 1948. Together they served a Service Mission for the LDS Church in the Forest Dale Ward in Salt Lake. She lived her life in service to her family, her church and all who associated with her. She will be greatly missed. Erveen is survived by her husband; one son, Richard (Arlene) Wyss; two daughters, Ann (Samuel) Granato, Tracy (Stephen) Lash, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Olympus 2nd Ward Chapel, 3862 East Oakview Drive (4275 S.). Family and friends may call Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive and Tuesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.