This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roholt, Ransom, Paskins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/326 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/20/01 SODA SPRINGS — Verland Ransom Roholt, 77, of Soda Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at home. He was born April 7, 1924, at Preston, Idaho, the son of Hans Jacob and Violet Ransom Roholt. He married Helen Joy Paskins July 1, 1950, at Grace, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. He had worked for M.K. Construction, also as a truck driver for Union Pacific Motor Freight and as a mechanic for Monsanto Company for 31 years, retiring in 1988. Verland was a member of the Soda Springs LDS Third Ward. He had served as YMMIA counselor, Sunday school superintendent, elders’ quorum president, second and first counselor in the bishopric, high priest group leader and as a home teacher. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9141. His hobbies included his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fishing, boating and spending winters in Overton with good friends. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He is survived by his wife, of Soda Springs; and four daughters, Christine and Jim Irving, Creswell, Oregon, Karen and David Teipelke, Boise, Idaho, KaLynne and Brad Dahle, Clarkston, Utah, and Kim and Jeff Fetters, Soda Springs. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Decka Harris, Grace, Idaho, Yvonne Steinberg and Violet (Dixie) Meigs, both of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Joyce Fowler, Grace, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Roma VonWeller and Verda Weeks, also two brothers, Hans Jacob and Elwood Ransom Roholt. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, October 22 at noon at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center, with Bishop Ronald Myers officiating. Friends may call on Sunday evening, Oct. 21 at the Sims Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Monday at the stake center from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Grace Cemetery, with military graveside services. Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home.

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/Eg.2ADE/323.1 Message Board Post: U can probally call the courthouse, they may be able to assist you for a small fee, if they are not busy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/325 Message Board Post: Where would i find Obituaries from 1927 For Franklin County? Was there a newspaper in that area at that time???

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/324 Message Board Post: I'm wondering if there are any graves with Lizzie Smith b Nov 29, 1920 d. June 28,1927 and hattie Smith b. December 8,1922 d. june 27 1927. both were said to be born in Banida, Franklin, Idaho, was wondering if they were buried there too. If anyone would know the cause of death

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HANSEN-JOHNSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/323 Message Board Post: Is there any one out there that would look up the marriage record of Elwood HANSEN to Ione JOHNSON for me? I would like to have a copy of it. They married on the 13 Sept 1947 in Preston, Franklin Co. Idaho. I would be most greatful for the help!! Sylvia [email protected]

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/Eg.2ADE/4.1 Message Board Post: My great grandmother Adah Summers was born oct. 28 th in indiana and came in a covered wagon with her parents when she was 7 years old to Henry co Missouri. That makes the dates fairly close??? Parents names unknown.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Olsen, Christensen, Bowman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/320 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 09-21-2001 WHITNEY, Idaho — Swend Anderson, 89, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Preston, Franklin, Idaho. He was born Aug. 8, 1912, in Preston, the son of Karoline Olsen and Mads Anderson Christensen. He married Ina Bowman Nov. 2, 1935, in Logan, Utah, and the marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Swend was a blacksmith and ran a saw mill in Mink Creek, Idaho. He worked for construction companies. He later moved to Whitney and worked for the Jack Parsons Construction Company until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by two daughters and three sons: Caroline (Lynn) Jensen of Mink Creek, Idaho, Albert (Sally) Anderson of Libby, Mont., Melvin (Lorre) Anderson of Ogden, Utah, Pauline (Stan) Brown of Garland, Utah, and Ralph (Twila) Anderson of Lago, Idaho; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie of Preston, and Donna of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina, and two brothers, Howard and Chester. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston. Friends may call from noon until 1:30 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mink Creek Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turner, Mockli Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/319 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 09-18-2001 Selma Mockli Turner, 87, was born March 20, 1914, in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, to Henrich (Henry) and Frieda (Kristen) Mockli. Selma returned back to her Heavenly Father on Sept. 16, 2001, surrounded by her loving family. She was the eighth child in a family of 15 children. She had seven brothers and seven sisters. She married William DeVerl Turner on March 6, 1947, in the Salt Lake Temple by President Spencer W. Kimball, who was an apostle. They eventually settled in Logan and were blessed with three wonderful children, William Dee (DeAnn) Turner of Hyde Park, Utah, Kristen (Dean) Buhler of Hyde Park, Utah, and Janette (Rex) Case of Sandy, Utah. She had 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, who were the joys of her life. Selma gave selflessly to all her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all those that knew her. Selma loved and lived the gospel. She served in many positions in the church. She served a mission in the eastern states, in which New York was the headquarters. Later in life, she served a mission at the Deseret Industries in Logan, Utah. Selma was employed at Keith O’Brien in Logan, where she met many of her friends. Family was very important to Selma. She was proud of the many accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She loved working in her yard, tending her flowers and visiting the sick. Selma was preceded in death by her husband, DeVerl; brothers, Les, Clyde, Joe, Frank, Walt and Chris; and sisters Frieda, Mena and Emma. She is survived by her sisters, Ruby Pond, Ida (Stan) Jorgensen, Bertha Anderson and Marie Oliverson; and one brother, Leo (Ondelyn) Mockli. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at Allen-Hall Mortuary with Bishop Mark Brenchley presiding. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at Allen-Hall Mortuary and one hour prior to the funeral on Sept. 19, 2001. Internment will be at the Preston Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leavitt, Chatterton, Wheeler, Weiermann Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/318 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 09-17-2001 Elnora Wheeler Chatterton Leavitt, 90, passed away of natural causes at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Sharlene Chatterton on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001. She was born Oct. 15, 1910 in Moreland, Idaho a daughter to David and Ida Weiermann Wheeler. She attended school in Idaho. She married LaVon Buckley Chatterton in Moreland on Feb. 12, 1929. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on Feb. 12, 1930. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many auxiliaries in her earlier years. She was a homemaker and loving mother. She had worked at JC Pennys for several years. He and her husband resided in the Island area of Logan since 1943, raising their three children, Melbadean, Clyde and Carla. After LaVon passed away in 1982 she bought a motor home, driving it herself traveling the western states along with her daughter and son-in-law. After the death of her daughter she settled in Overton, Nev., where she meet and married Emerson Leavitt on her 80th birthday. Her last few months were spent in Logan at her sons home surrounded by her daughters and sons families enjoying her. She is survived by a son, Clyde and Sharlene Chatterton, Logan; a daughter, Carla and Paul Schulz, Paradise; son-in-law, David Croft, Overton, Nev., two brothers, Merle Wheeler, Jerome, Idaho; Bill Wheeler, Moreland, Idaho; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lavon, a daughter, Melbadean Daniels Croft, infant son, granddaughter, Genet Chatterton Lindley. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. in the Franklin, Franklin, Idaho Cemetery. A family viewing will be held Tuesday at 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Allen-Hall Mortuary, Logan, Utah.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ricks, Jensen, Muir Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/317 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 09-07-2001 Jeremy Lon Ricks, 25, of Provo, Utah, and formerly of Rexburg, Idaho, and Newdale, Idaho, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, in Blackfoot, Idaho, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 19, 1976 in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, to Beverly Jensen Ricks and Lon Norman Ricks. Jeremy attended schools in Preston, Monument, Colo., and graduated from Sugar Salem High School, Ricks College and Brigham Young University, earing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at BYU this summer. Jeremy married Malinda Muir on June 6, 1998, in the Idaho Falls Temple. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions in the church, including a two-year mission in Raleigh, N.C., He was active in scouting and earned the rank of Eagle. Jeremy enjoyed studying mathematics and, as a tutor, he had a special ability to explain it to others. He enjoyed camping, skiing and being with his family. The love of his life was his wife, Malinda, and their daughter, Jeralin. He is survived by his wife, Malinda Muir Ricks, and daughter Jeralin Laree Ricks, Provo; his parents, Lon and Beverly Ricks of Newdale; brothers and sisters, Matthew Earl (Suzie) Ricks of North Salt Lake City, Utah, Anthony Norman (Nicole) Ricks of Rexburg, Rebecca Ricks (Jeff Cramer of Moscow, Idaho, Ryndon Allen Ricks, Virgil Andreas Ricks, Elly Elizabeth Ricks and Corey Taylor Ricks, all of Newdale; grandparents, Earl and MaryLou Jensen of Preston, and Norman and Betty Ricks of Preston; and a great-grandmother, Irene Baxter of Ogden, Utah. He is preceded in death by a grandmother, Laree Baxter Ricks. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at the Sugar City Stake Center with Bishop Lon Ricks of the Newdale ward officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to services. Interment will be in the Rexburg Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Facer, Phillips, Bugger, Craig Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/316 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 09-03-2001 PRESTON, Idaho — Randy James Facer, 45, died from a short illness on Aug. 31, 2001, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born March 16, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Carol Jane Phillips and James Alma Facer. On Nov. 26, 1976, he married Robyn Lorraine Bugger Craig. He worked for E.A. Miller for the past twelve years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Robyn, and daughter Cobra Reeder, both Preston, and son Burton Facer, Logan, Utah, his granddaughters Breeze Reader, Preston, his parents Carol and Alma Facer, Salt Lake City, a brother and sister Russell Facer, Murrietta, Calif., and CarolAnn Parkin, Murrietta, Calif. He is preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Facer. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, at noon in the Fairview Ward Chapel, 87 W. 4800 South. Friends may call at Webb Funeral Home, Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Fairview Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Condie, Nielsen, Larsen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/315 Message Board Post: The Idaho State Journal 09-02-2001 PRESTON — Lettia Marie Nielsen Condie, 97, died Friday, August 31, 2001, in Logan, Utah. She was born May 15, 1905, in Cleveland, Idaho, the daughter of Charles William Peter and Mary Larsen Nielsen. She married Fern J. Condie December 5, 1923, in the Logan LDS Temple. He died in 1959. Lettie was active in the LDS Church service in leadership and teaching assignments all of her life. She served in the Stake Relief Society and MIA Presidents, and worked in the genealogy library for 25 years and as a temple worker for 25 years. She was a member of the LoPine DUP. She always kept a nice yard and garden. She made beautiful quilts. Lettie is survived by three daughters and one son and spouses, Corene (Kenneth) Woodward, Sacramento, Calif.; Clarice (John) Porter, Providence, Utah; Bonnie (Boyd) Buttars, Logan, Utah; and Jay (Marian) Condie, Grace, Idaho. She has 23 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She is the last of ten brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 4, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Preston Tenth Ward Chapel, 155 N. 200 W., with Bishop Lee Parker conducting. Friends may call at the ward chapel Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Preston Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tingey, Bastian, Sullivan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/314 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 08-30-2001 WESTON, Idaho — Ruth Bastian Tingey, 86, died Aug. 28, 2001, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1914, in Mendon, Utah, to Niels S. and Ethel Sullivan Bastian. She married Warren Maurice Tingey on Dec. 10, 1935, in the Logan LDS Temple. She attended two years at Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah, and received a teacher’s certificate. She was an active member of the LDS Church and worked in all of the auxiliaries, also stake MIA and in the Primary stake presidency. She worked with the senior citizens on the board and as a volunteer for 12 years. She and Maurice were temple officiators for 12 years, also. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting and other handicrafts. She has crocheted afghans for all her children, grandchildren and friends. She is survived by children and their spouses, Mark and Nancy Tingey, Rexburg, Idaho; Karen and Clynn Phillips, Laramie, Wyo.; Geniel and Paul Siggard, Loveland, Colo.; Kent and Linda Tingey, Plain City, Utah; Angela and Lawrence Weeks, Preston, Idaho; Ruthann and Tom Gilbert, Ogden, Utah; and Shannan and Keith Olson, Weston, Idaho; 38 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Merlin Bastian of Malad, Idaho, and Delos Bastian of Weston, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; by a son, Gilbert; her parents; and brothers, Eldon, Rolen, and Dale. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, in the Weston First Ward Chapel with Bishop Glade Schvaneveldt conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, at Webb Funeral Home and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Weston Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shumway, Perry, Ridges Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/313 Message Board Post: The Idaho State Journal 08-28-2001 FRANKLIN — Thelma Perry Shumway, age 100, died peacefully August 26, 2001, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho, of causes incident to age. She was born April 1, 1901, on what was then known as Perry, Idaho, near Grace, Idaho, a daughter of Henry Perry and Mary Jane Ridges. She married Earl Hymas Shumway on November 5, 1924, in the Logan LDS Temple. Thelma has been an avid quilter and has always kept a beautiful yard. She has also been an ardent genealogist, having taught and assisted many people with family history. She worked in the Logan Genealogy Library for 33 years. Thelma was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was active throughout her life. She served in many callings, and her favorite was teaching. She is survived by five children, Fern S. Porter, Franklin, Idaho; Mark Perry (Wilma) Shumway, Salt Lake City, Utah; Lorna S. (Dee) Wiser, Franklin, Idaho; Perry Earl (Joyce) Shumway, Brigham City, Utah; Wayne Perry (Sherrie) Shumway, Teasdale, Utah. Beverly Shumway, a daughter, is deceased. She has 24 grandchildren,74 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Thelma was loved and respected by all who knew her and cherished by her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, August 30, in the Franklin Stake Center, Franklin, Idaho. Friends may call on the family between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, Preston, Idaho, or from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Franklin Stake Center. Interment will be in the Franklin Idaho City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nielsen, Baer, Nelson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/312 Message Board Post: The Idaho State Journal 08-24-2001 PRESTON — Verner Keith Nielsen, "Mugsy," passed away Aug. 23, 2001, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston, Franklin, Idaho. He had just celebrated his 86th birthday. He was born August 18, 1915, in Hyrum, Utah, to Jonas Verner and Luella Baer Nielsen. He graduated from South Cache High School. As a young man he helped build the Hyrum Dam. He served as a navigator in the 328th Army Air Force in World War II at Atu in the Aleutian Islands. He played the drums and coronet in dance bands and loved to dance. He married his eternal sweetheart, Ardell Nelson, on July 25, 1947. They were later sealed in the Logan, Utah temple on Feb. 8, 1950. They were sweethearts for 54 years. Keith was manager and part owner of the American Food Stores. He worked as a butcher at Valley Discount until a stroke disabled him 30 years ago. He was active in the LDS Church, where he was a high priest. He had served in two bishoprics. He was active in Scouting for many years, and on the Mutual stake board. He belonged to the American Legion, where he served as commander for many years. He was a charter member of the Monarch Lions and a charter member of the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Preston Golf and Country Club, and helped with the initial construction of the golf course. He loved to golf, bowl, and camp with his family. He was a very proud, hard-working and independent man. His family was the most important thing in his life. He was always there for his family, whether it was to cheer them on in their successes, or to encourage them through tough times. He was a wonderful husband and father, and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Ardell, of Preston; two daughters and three sons, Sandy (Tyrone) Lewis, Millville, Utah, Pam (Phil) Zetterquist, Smithfield, Utah, Greg (LuAnn) Nielsen, Preston, Rick (Margie) Nielsen, Weston, Idaho, Michael (Becky) Nielsen, Hyde Park, Utah; 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Fauna (Boyd) Archibald, Blackfoot, Idaho; and a brother, Claire (Shirley) Nielsen, Ogden, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by a sister, Faye Anderson, and a brother, Doyle Nielsen. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 N. State, with Bishop Steven Fuller conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Monday, 27th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Preston Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Larsen, Packer, Bright Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/311 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 08-21-2001 MINK CREEK, Idaho — Violet Packer Larsen peacefully passed away Aug. 18, 2001, at the age of 80 in South Jordan, Utah. She was born Nov. 1, 1920, in Riverdale, Franklin, Idaho, the daughter of William Melvin and Celesta Vilate Bright Packer. She married LaMonte Larsen Nov. 21, 1941, in the Logan Temple. Violet was a faithful member of the LDS Church serving in many callings through the years. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved gardening, cooking, writing and the Utah Jazz! She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her Husband LaMonte Larsen; sister Rosaleen P. Stucki. Survived by her children, Carol Bunn (John) Nampa, Idaho, M. Glade Larsen (Corrine) Rochester Hills, Mich., Lois Smith (Gary) Sandy, Utah, Todd L. Larsen (Mabel) Preston, Idaho. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, sister Margaret Stevenson (Arthur), Weston, Idaho. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at the Mink Creek Ward Chapel with Bishop Jim Harrison conducting. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida St., Preston, Idaho, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church. Interment will be in the Mink Creek Idaho Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Monson, Peterson, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/310 Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal 08-18-2001 EPHRAIM, Utah — Garth P. Monson, age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, of heart failure. He left this world surrounded by his loving wife and children. Garth was born Jan. 27, 1928, in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, to Alma Hyrum and Margaret Ena Peterson Monson. He was the ninth of 10 children. He served an LDS Mission in Texas. He graduated from Utah State University and received his master’s in education from BYU. He married his eternal sweetheart on June 3, 1952, in the Logan LDS Temple. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was Chaplain in the Utah/Arizona National Guard for many years. Garth was an avid scouter having received the Silver Beaver Award and served on the state board for Woodbadge. He taught in the LDS Church Educational System in Seminary/Institute for 36 years, impacting countless lives and shepherding many. He ended his career as an institute director at the University of Hawaii after 25 years at Snow College. He dedicated his life to service in the LDS Church. Garth served as Manti Temple President from 1991 to 1994. He served in other numerous callings including: bishop, counselor in a stake presidency, and was currently serving as High Priest group leader. He and his wife served a mission in Hannibal, Mo. He enjoyed nature, camping with his family, ice skating, traveling with his wife and attending grandchildren’s activities. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Ephraim, Utah; nine children, Dennis (Melonie) Monson, Orem, Utah, Bruce (Marilyn) Monson, Hyde Park, Utah, Darlynn (Terry) Menlove, Spanish Fork, Utah, Jerry Monson, Salt Lake City, Paul (Leslie) Monson, Cedar Hills, Ore., Richard (Mary Ann) Monson, West Jordan, Utah, David Monson, Sandy, Utah, Shauna (Gerald) Wayman, Ephraim, Utah, Annette Monson, Pleasant Grove, Utah; five sisters, Deane Edwards; Mada Larsen; Connie Rawlings, all of Preston, Idaho, Barbara Rinderknecht, Providence, Utah, Cleone Jones, Rexburg, Idaho; brother, Dale Monson, St. George, Utah; 33 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in the Ephraim 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (400 E. Center St.). Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Ward Chapel in Ephraim, and again from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday at the Church. Graveside services will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, with military rites by the Leonard C. Brostman Post #10323 in the Preston Cemetery in Preston, Idaho. Funeral directors, Ursenbach Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, Utah.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hobbs, Smith, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/309 Message Board Post: The Idaho State Journal 08-18-2001 Richard "Dick" Smith Hobbs, 86, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2001, in the Highland Cove Health Care Center. He was born March 3, 1915, in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, a son of William and Reta Smith Hobbs. He grew up and was educated in Preston and Malad, and was a graduate of Malad High School. He married Jennie Williams on July 14, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. "Dick" spent 42 years with the J.C. Penney Company, where he managed stores in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah, retiring in Logan. He also served in many civic and service organizations during his business career. He was an avid "Aggie" fan for many years, and also enjoyed the game of golf, a love which he passed on to his grandsons. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he had served in various callings. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jennie Hobbs, of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Kathleen (Herm) Nevenner of Salt Lake City; two sons, Richard James (Molly) Hobbs of Santa Barbara, California, Jack (Nancy) Hobbs of Salt Lake City; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Jerrie) Kelly of Brigham City, Utah, and Dean (Darlene) Kelly of Yuba City, California; one sister, Ann, of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. A special appreciation to the staff at the Highland Cove Care Center for their loving care of our father. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 20, 2001, at noon in the Malad LDS Third Ward Chapel, 400 N. 200 W. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Malad Idaho City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Benson, Eames, Greaves Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/308 Message Board Post: The Idaho State Journal 08-18-2001 Carmen Benson Lewis, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, as a result of her age. She was born in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, on Nov. 4, 1911, to Frank Taft and Elizabeth Greaves Eames Benson. She was preceded in death by her husband, three of her sisters, an infant brother and her twin brother. Her last living sister, Zenda Mabey, resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. Carmen married Robert Moss Lewis on Sept. 13, 1936. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Utah Temple. They had six children: Ann (Carvel, deceased) Stephenson, North Hollywood, California, Colleen (Warren) Wilde, Preston, Idaho, Robert M. (Renae) Lewis, Arvada, Colorado, H. Benson (Julie) Lewis, Sandy, Utah, Lynne (Steve) Cherrington, Orem, Utah, Beth (Bud) Alford, Idaho Falls, Idaho; 30 grandchildren, 34 great- grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Carmen lived her life in Cache Valley except for two years while she attended Brigham Young University. She and Moss lived their entire married lives on their farm in Riverdale. Carmen's great love and focus in life was her family. Her greatest satisfaction was in seeing them succeed. We will miss her wit, grit, and her special love for each of us. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where among other things, she taught Primary for 25 years and Young Women for many years. The family wishes to express appreciation to the caregivers at the Franklin County Nursing Home for their kindness and diligence in providing for her care. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in the Riverdale Ward Chapel, with Bishop Sam Smith conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 19 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. Burial will be in the Preston Idaho Cemetery.

Idaho Press-Tribune, 08/10/01 Joseph Henry Crossley, 90, of Nampa passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at his son’s residence. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the 13th Ward LDS Chapel, 504 11th Ave. N., Nampa. Interment will be in Preston, Idaho on Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. So., Nampa, ID 83651. Joseph was born April 14, 1911 in Thatcher, Idaho to William Henry and Pauline Wanner Crossley. Joe was one of eight children, Anne, Albert, Virgil, Richard and Chester and two sisters who died in infancy. Joe lived in Preston, Idaho and moved to Ogden, Utah when he was very young. In his adult life he lived in many places including California, Washington, and Idaho. He worked for Idaho Concrete and in the shipyards in Seattle and as a farmer. He has lived in this valley off and on since 1936. When he was younger, Joe enjoyed racing cars and working on them and on his Studebakers. The last few years he enjoyed watching old Westerns on TV and visiting with friends and family. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters and two wives. He is survived by his five children, Gladys Stapleton of Pocatello, Delbert and wife Velma of Nampa, William and wife Rozelyn of Junction City, Ore., James and wife Kathy of Middleton and Cody of Cottonwood, Idaho. The family wishes to thank the nurses from Hospice for their loving care and support and also David from Med Now. Friends may call at Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, Friday from 6-8 p.m. and at the LDS Chapel Saturday, from 9-9:45 a.m.