This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Handy, Kirkbride, Merritt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/379 Message Board Post: The Deseret News, 03/10/03 LAYTON - Eva Lorraine Kirkbride Handy, age 90, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003 in Layton. She was born in Freedom, WY June 23, 1912, a daughter of Charles Franklin and Martha Vinnie Merritt Kirkbride. She married Harley Mendenhall Handy June 12, 1934 in the Logan LDS Temple. Harley passed away Oct 25, 2002. Lorraine had lived in many towns in Utah and Idaho. Smithfield, Dayton, Preston, ID, Logan, Brigham City, Moab, Ibapah, UT, Fort Hall, Malad, Shoshone, ID, Monticello, Fillmore, Roy/Mesa, AZ, and Layton, UT. She was an active member of the LDS Church all her life, serving in various positions, including Relief Society presidency. Lorraine was a nurse's aide, a Pink Lady, floor supervisor and boarded college students. She enjoyed oil painting, gardening, crochet/embroidery, sewing and having everything in its place. Surviving are two sons, Harley K. (Joyce) Handy, Mesa, AZ, James Franklin Handy, Payson, UT; one daughter, Susan Beth (Dean) Bennett, Syracuse, UT; three brothers, Lorus L. Kirkbride, Pleasanton, CA, R. Billie (Mary) Kirkbride, Clearfield, UT, Ron-ald M. (Eleanor) Kirkbride, Ogden; three sisters, Norma Knudson, Ardella (Purser) Bosworth, Preston, ID, Vera May Pinson, Smithfield, UT; and the pride of her life, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; husband, Harley Han-dy; and son, Michael Handy; and four brothers, Franklin C., Charles D, James E., Samuel K. Kirkbride. Services will be 11 a.m. Thurs. March 13, 2003 Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd. Viewing will be Thurs. 9:45-10:45 a.m. only prior to services. Interment, Franklin, ID, 3 p.m. Thurs. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 3/10/2003.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allen, Darley, Parsons, Cooley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/378 Message Board Post: Deseret News, 03/06/03 After sharing 68 wonderful years of marriage, Darley J. Allen and his wife, Helen, passed away only two days apart at the home of their daughter, Kathie Lowe, in Centerville, UT. Helen departed first on February 25, 2003 and Darley, who had been in failing health for several months, followed on the 27th. Darley John Allen was born October 12, 1915 in Hyrum, UT., to Spencer Franklin Allen and Sara Gunnel Darley. He graduated from high school in Malad, ID and from Utah State University in Logan, UT. in 1938. While attending the University he married Helen Parsons in 1935 and they were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on December 1, 1937. Helen Marie Parsons was born February 9, 1915 in Newton, UT. to James Henry Parsons and Inez Cooley. She developed an early love for reading and music, and was a church organist for over 65 years. She also attended Utah State University where she and Darley met. After graduating from college, Darley worked for the Farm Security Administration i! n UT, taught school in CA, and served during World War II at the Naval Air Station in Pasco, WA. From 1946 to 2002 they lived in Sunnyside, WA where Darley was employed by the Soil Conservation Service and farmed. Darley and Helen were faithful members of the LDS Church all their lives and served in many Church positions including several years as ordinance workers at the Seattle Temple. From 1975 - 1977 Darley and Helen served a two-year mission for the Church in the Tongan Islands. In later years, Darley and Helen traveled extensively to other countries and interesting locations throughout the world. Helen developed a talent for oil painting and painted more than 100 beautiful pictures which are cherished by family and friends. Darley was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Spencer Franklin Allen Jr. and Clair Jay Allen; and his sisters, Pollie LaRena (Fitch) and Shirlee LaRee Allen. He is survived by his brother, Earl Grant Allen. Helen was preceded in death ! by her parents; her brothers, Henry LaVell Parsons, Harold James Parsons and Frank William Parsons; and her sisters, Beatrice Ann (Markham) and Inez Lucretia (Ashcroft). Darley and Helen had a family of six children. Their second son Darley, Jr.died at birth in 1939. They are survived by: Richard P. Allen (Ann) of Richland, WA; Kathy Lowe (Chris) of Centerville; John M. Allen (Anne) of Centerville, UT; Stephen J. Allen (Shauna) of Mattawa, WA; Marilyn Farmer (John) of Centerville; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 12:00 noon at the Rowland Way Chapel, 610 North Rowland Way, Centerville, UT, where friends may call from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or to your favorite charity. Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 3/6/2003.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Hunsaker, Palmer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/377 Message Board Post: The Daily Herald on Wednesday, March 05 , 2003 Our beloved Lela Hunsaker Smith, 81, of American Fork, Utah passed away Thursday, February 27, 2003 in St. George, Utah, where she and her husband spend the winters. Lela was born in Malad Idaho to Robert Jess Hunsaker and Maria Palmer on January 14, 1922. Lela married Edward (Eddie) Smith November 9, 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They have spent their entire married life in American Fork. Lela loved her many callings in the LDS Church; she was a member of the Ladies Riding Club riding her horse Bess, and loved traveling with the Good Sam Timpanogos Road Runners. She had many talents including painting, writing, gardening, spoiling her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Tibble Fork in American Fork Canyon. Lela was a member of the League of Utah Writers and has had many articles published. Lela is survived by her husband, Eddie, a son Mark and daughter-in-law Sherma, four beautiful granddaughters: Rachelle Ann, Kristine Irene, Kimberly Rae, Charlene Lela, two great-granddaughters: Kiley Rae and Riley June; a sister, Mae Jones, Pocatello, Idaho; and a brother, Reed Hunsaker, Olympia, Washington. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the American Fork Pacific Drive Ward, 700 W. 500 North. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E. 100 North, and Friday at the church for an hour prior to the services. Burial is in American Fork Cemetery. This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page A7.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Erwin, Williams, Griffin, Hess Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/376 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 03/04/03 ST. GEORGE, Utah - LaVon W. Erwin, 97, passed away February 28, 2003, in St. George, Utah. She was born January 16, 1906, in Malad, Idaho, to George Jones and Nellie Griffin Williams. She married Edward L. Hess March 31, 1928, in Malad, Idaho, and later divorced. She graduated from Malad High School and worked for her aunt. She married and had one daughter. In 1938, the family moved to American Falls, Idaho, to manage the Indian Springs Natatorium. World War II found LaVon in Salt Lake City, Utah, working at Hill Field for the duration. They moved back to American Falls, and she worked at the Log Cabin Café for many years. She married Glenn Erwin November 17, 1960, and moved to Aberdeen, Idaho, where they operated The Pastime. Glenn died in December 1972, and LaVon went to work at the Trading Post. In 1987, she retired to St. George to live with her daughter. She loved to crochet when she wasn't working, and delighted in attending her family reunion each year. She is survived by her daughter, Maryellen Vaughan; four grandchildren, Barbara (Rob) Bonner, Kathryn Vaughan, Nancy (David) Dean and James Vaughan; four great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brother, Elden Williams; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers and two sisters. Graveside services will be at Fallsview Cemetery, American Falls, Idaho, Friday, March 7, 2003, 1 p.m. Visitation will be Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to services at Davis Mortuary, American Falls, Idaho. A celebration of life will follow services at the Melody Lanes in American Falls. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of The Kolob Care Center and to The Utah Heritage Hospice for the support and excellent care given to LaVon. Services are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary, St. George, Utah.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nielsen, Ruger, Loveland Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/375 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 03/04/03 ARIMO - Elda Ivalue Ruger Nielsen was greeted by family and friends as she passed from this life to the next on Saturday, March 1, 2003. Husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters and other relatives and friends left behind feel the loss of her passing. She was born June 27, 1915, at Chesterfield, Idaho, to Arthur and Ivalue Loveland Ruger, and grew up in the Bancroft area, where she attended school. She graduated from Albion State Normal School in 1937. While there, she met Wayne Nielsen. They were married on January 29, 1938, in Pocatello, and were later sealed in the Logan, Utah temple on March 24, 1967. They have three children, Andrea (Wiley) Watkins of Pasadena, Maryland, Don Wayne (Joyce) Nielsen of Mission Viejo, California, and Ivalue (Dale) Hatch of Arimo, Idaho. They also have 10 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Elda was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many positions in the organizations of the church. She spent many years serving in the Relief Society as counselor in the presidency, ward president and counselor in the Stake Relief Society presidency. She also was a faithful visiting teacher all of her adult life. A special event she always cherished was the time she was able to accompany several sisters in the stake to sing at Relief Society Conference held at the Salt Lake City Tabernacle. She taught second grade in Iona from 1937-38, kindergarten in Lava for many years, and as a substitute teacher in Lava and at Marsh Valley High School. Through the years her students have come to visit her and have good memories about her influence as a teacher. Family was always first in her life. She was a dedicated, supportive wife to a busy husband. She wanted her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around her as much as possible. Nieces and nephews loved to stay at "Aunt Elda's." She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Phyllis, and a brother, Arthur. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the Arimo LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at Horsley's Marsh Valley Funeral Home, 570 N. Meadowview Drive, Arimo, this evening, Tuesday, March 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Malad Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hansen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qg.2ADE/61.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for the quick response...April

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/Qg.2ADE/61.1.1 Message Board Post: Oneida County is in Idaho

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hansen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qg.2ADE/61.1 Message Board Post: Where is Oneida Co...is this Colorado? My grandfather, Marius Peter Hansen, was born in this state Feb 5, 1910...if so...I have lots of info...April My maiden name is Hansen.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crowther, Dredge, Gibson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/374 Message Board Post: Deseret News, 02/23/03 Our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Wilford Penn Crowther, peacefully passed away due to natural causes February 21, 2003. Wilford was born Oct 8, 1931, to Junius L. and Mary Dredge Crowther in Chambersburg, PA. Shortly after the family would make their home in Malad, ID where Wilford would grow up and later graduate from Malad High School. The community of Malad, his classmates, and friends would remain cherished by him all the days of his life. On June 29, 1970 he mar-ried, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, Marjean Gibson whom he made his eternal companion and friend. Wilford lived a full and interesting life. At a young age he learned to fly and received his pilot's license. He would later work as an air traffic controller for the FAA. He also worked Hill Air Force Base. He loved learning and the sciences especially fascinated him. He attended Salt Lake Community College, Utah State, and Brigham Young University. His greatest hobby was inventing. He loved to creatively thin! k of new ideas that would make life simpler and better. One of his greatest gifts, however, was making the lives of others brighter and happier by his gentle wit and genuine interest in their lives and well being. Wilford loved the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had a great testimony of the Savior, the atonement and Plan of Salvation. He faithfully served in every calling extended to him. He served an honorable stake mission. He, above all, will be remembered by many as a faithful, attentive, and loving home teacher. He is survived by his wife, Marjean; and by his three children, who will be forever grateful for his valiant example and love, Trina (Troy) Garlick, Timothy (Diane) Crowther, and Jay Todd Crowther. He will be remembered lovingly by his grandchildren, Joshua, Tyler, and Emily Ann. He is also survived by his loving siblings who were a great strength to him in his life, Ray Sheldon (Sharolyn) Crowther, Orem, Carol (Dee) Sharp, Orem, Carma (John) Daley, Moab, Rosemary (! Leo) Wilcox, Farmington, and Vella (Keith) Perkins, Orem. We know sweetheart, Dad, and Grandpa, that you are enjoying many joyous reunions with friends and family above. We look forward to feeling your warm embrace again. Services will be Tues. Feb 25, 2003 2 p.m. Bountiful LDS Second Ward Chapel, 650 S. 200 E, Bountiful. Friends may call Mon. 6-8 p.m. Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful or 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the services at the chapel. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book and directions available at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 2/23/2003.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hess Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/373 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/21/03 MALAD - Jennifer Michelle Hess, 25, of Holbrook, Idaho, died February 17, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Plummer, Idaho. Jennifer was attending the University of Idaho in Moscow, after having served in the Columbus, Ohio, mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jennifer was born August 21, 1977, in Malad City, Idaho, to Steven and Mitzi Ann Hess. She graduated from Malad High School in 1995, with honors. She was active in the 4-H program, taking top honors at the Eastern Idaho State Fair with her dairy goat and sheep projects. She participated in school volleyball, basketball and track. She loved skiing, snow boarding and fishing. At the University of Idaho she was on the dean's list, and was a resident assistant at McCoy Hall. She loved people. She is survived by her parents, at Holbrook; a brother, Patrick Steven Hess, at U of I at Moscow; grandparents, Elmer and Francis Stanger of Inkom; along with uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandparents Ray and Mildred Hess, aunt, Joyce Hess, uncles, Kay Lynn and David Allen Hess of Malad. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2003, at noon in the Holbrook LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., this evening, Friday, Feb. 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Burial will follow at the Holbrook Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 24 at the University of Idaho at 4 p.m. She will be greatly missed by friends in the Columbus, Ohio mission area, along with residents at the University of Idaho, and her family

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/Qg.2ADE/372 Message Board Post: MALAD - Laura Belle Wells Harrison Williams, 94, was born October 22, 1908, at Woodruff, Oneida County, Idaho. She died February 16, 2003, at Logan, Cache County, Utah, at the age of 94. Her parents were Lawrence Ray Wells and Annie Arbella Bell. She was preceded in death by by her husbands, Parry Dredge Harrison and Arthur LaVen Williams, and three of her eight children, Harrison Fisher, James Wells Harrison and Edwin "E" Harrison. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Helen Jones Bingham of Logan, Utah; and a brother, Floyd Lawrence Wells of Hailey, Idaho; and five of her eight children, Lawrence James (Sharla) Harrison of Bountiful, Utah, Parry DeLoss (Rudy) Harrison of Caldwell, Idaho, Emma Belle (Ward) Orwin of Decatur, Illinois, Eldena (Eldon) Smith of Tulare, California, and Rose Ann (Sheldon) Flicker of Auburn, California. Laura was stepmother to seven Williams children: Charlotte (Deloy) Giles, Ruth (Bill) Thomas, Alaina (Ray) Burrows, Arthur D. (Vee Ann) Williams, LaRetta (Griff) Davis, Elease King and Timothy D (Ellen) Williams. Laura also has 39 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren. She lived in Malad, Idaho, until 1958, in Salt Lake City from 1958 to 1961, in Raymond, Bear Lake County, Idaho, from 1961 until 1972, and in Logan, Utah since 1972. She had been an active and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of her life. She had served as Primary president as well as in the Relief Society presidency, Young Women's president and counselor, gospel doctrine teacher in Sunday school, and she did family history extraction for about seven years. She had also served in many other positions. She served on the county fair board for Bear Lake County for several years. She had been ward organist and played for a dance band for awhile. After her first husband, Parry Harrison was killed in 1955, in a tractor accident, she worked as a clerk at the Rainbow Gift Shop, then at Malad Lumber and Hardware Company as a bookkeeper, and then at Deseret Book in Salt Lake City. She married A. LaVen Williams in 1961, and they moved to a ranch at Raymond, Idaho. In 1972, they sold the ranch and moved to Logan, Utah. LaVen died in 1978, and Laura was once again a widow. She had been a great strength and an example to her family and all who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2003, at noon in the Malad LDS Second Ward Chapel, located at 20 S. 100 W. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, on Friday prior to the services from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Malad City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cutler, Roe, Wade Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/371 Message Board Post: Deseret News, 02/19/03 ST. GEORGE, UT - Elroy Roe Cutler, 74, died February 17, 2003 at Dixie Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1929 in Stone, Idaho to Earl Edward Cutler and Edna Lucille Roe Cutler. He married Edna June Wade on August 1, 1950. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of four children: Steven (Marva) Cutler, Michael (Susan) Cutler, Dana (Tracy) Mackay and Jill (Dale) Lyons. He served four years in the service of his country in the Navy Air Force. He retired in 1994 and moved to St. George. He loved living here and loved the people. He served in the St. George Temple as an Ordinance Worker for six and a half years until September, 2001. He served in the Bishopric for 17 years and as Bishop of the Granger 12th Ward in West Valley, Utah for five years. Elroy loved to serve in the church, in every capacity that he was called. The Lord, the Church and his family were the love of his life. Elroy loved his wife and children and they loved him. Truly to know Elroy Cutler was to love him. He is survived by his wife, Edna, four children, 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Lavon Cutler of Elko, Nevada. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 21, 2003, 11 a.m., Little Valley LDS Chapel, 2079 E. 2450 S. Visitations will be held Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary and Friday, 9:30-10:30 prior to the services at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent to www.metcalfmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2003.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Darrington, Olsen, Bell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/370 Message Board Post: Deseret News, 02/18/03 SYRACUSE - M. Kay Darrington, faithful companion, devoted father and grandfather, brother and above all our genuine friend, was called home Saturday, February 15, 2003, as a result of an automobile accident in Clearfield, Utah. Kay was born August 1, 1928 in Elba, Idaho to Lorenzo Darrington and Ruby Olsen. He married his high school sweetheart Althora "Sophie" Bell on May 19, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. Kay lived in Stone, Idaho and Snowville, Utah prior to settling in Syracuse in 1963. He sold furniture for R.C. Willey Furniture for 26 years. Upon retiring he opened "K's" Softwater Sales in Layton, which he operated for 11 years. No one was a stranger to Kay. Rather, they were simply a friend he had yet to introduce himself to. He acquired friends wherever he went. Kay, was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was currently serving as High Priest group leader in the Syracuse 6th Ward. He served five years as a dedicated temple worker in the Ogden Temple. He served as a Counselor in the Snowville and Curlew Ward Bishoprics and on the High Council of the Syracuse South Stake and rendered continuous service in the Church and community throughout his life. Kay revered his wife, cherished his daughters and sons-in-law, and utterly adored his grandchildren. He spent his time enriching their lives and expressing his undying love through endless hours of service. He was our "Mr. Fix-it". His illustrious Christmas light display was his passion and gift to everyone. It is incomprehensible how many lives Kay has touched and impossible to express how much he will be missed. Kay is survived by his eternal companion, Sophie, four daughters and their spouses, Sandra Kaye Peters (John), Betty Jo "B.J." Warnick (Kent), Connie Marsell-Jones, Debra Peterson (Mark), 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and siblings, Rulon, John, LaRene and Anne. Kay is preceded in death by his beloved children CarolAnn and Davey who passed away in their youth from Cystic Fibrosis, his parents, three brothers, Max, Keith, Kenneth, and his sister LaVerne. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Syracuse Utah West Stake Center, 1600 So. 4500 W., Syracuse. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Kay's life to the Primary Children's Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis research. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 2/18/2003.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hale, Merrill, Erickson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/369 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 02/17/03 LOGAN, Utah -- Anna Mae Merrill Hale, 100, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 at Sunshine Terrace. She was born April 17, 1902 in Salt Lake City to Apostle Marriner Wood and Hilda Maria Erickson Merrill. She married Sumner E. Hale Dec. 24, 1920 in the Logan LDS Temple. Anna Mae attended Logan City schools, Brigham Young College and Utah State University. She lived in Oakley and Malad, Idaho and Ann Arbor, Michigan. She also lived in Salt Lake City for seven years. The rest of her life was spent in Logan. She worked for The Herald Journal and the Utah State University library. She traveled in the United States, Canada, Europe and North Africa. Survivors include daughter Mary Louise Hale Rector, Murray, Utah; grandson Louis (Carol) Patrick Rector, Allegany, New York; and great grandsons Matthew and John of Allegany, New York. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 E. Center, Logan. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be held in the Richmond City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Price Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/368 Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, Fri, Feb 14, 2003 PLEASANT VIEW -- Wednesday, February 12, 2003, Richard Price (Dick) Jones (Pa Dick) passed away peacefully in his home. He was born October 26th, 1922 in Malad, Idaho. He was the only son of Harvey Lusk and Catherine Price Jones, having joined the family of all girls. He attended the Malad City Schools. He spent many hours with his father on the farm. He loved horses and was a member of the Malad Valley Posse, and the Weber County Posse. He served in the 16th armored division, under General George Patton during World War II. He married Faye in October 1950. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Temple November 28, 1951. He served in many church positions including scoutmaster, supervisor of two church farms, home teacher, and secretary of the High Priest group for 23 years. He and Faye were called to do sealing work in the Ogden Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mae Walker, Dorthea Morgan, and Rudy Chapman. He is survived by his wife; daughters Karen (Val) Dahl, and Janeal (Corey) Dalton; son Brent (Jan) Jones; grandchildren Becky (Tom) Phelps, Lisa (Mark) Gardner, Jennifer, Shawna, and Kevin Dahl, Tara Dalton, Maurie (Bruce) Pomeray, Leslie (Dan) Scheer, Justin (Shauna) Dalton, Lori (Marc) Jensen, Chad (Theresa) Jones, Sue (Corey) Park, and Jake Jones; and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Lona Anderson of Sandy, UT; and Wanda Edwards of Malad, ID. Many thanks to Dr. Dinh and the nurses at McKay-Dee Hospital. A special thanks to Utah Heritage Hospice for the care and service provided. Thanks Gabriel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17th, at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View Stake Center, 2975 N 1000 W. Friends and family may call at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. or at the Church on Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment at the Malad City Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. with military honors.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Rawlings Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/367 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 02/13/03 PRESTON -- Lorenzo "Ren" Jones, 81, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at his home, peacefully in his sleep, his sweetheart at his side. He was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Malad, Idaho, the first of six children born to William Ralph and Pearl Jones Jones. He married Della Rawlings on Feb. 10, 1942. Their marriage was sealed in the Logan Temple on April 16, 1942. Ren was an exceptional farmer, proud of his near-weedless fields. His wife and children worked at his side. He owned a sand and gravel business and tried his hand as a car salesman. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions including in the bishopric, as a high counselor and in the young men's. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all having his family around him. Oh, how he loved his family. Survivors include his eternal companion, Della, Preston; his children, Steven (Patsy) Jones, Pingree, Idaho, Kathleen (Gerald) Cole, Cub River, Idaho, Elaine (LaVere) Martin, Sunset, Utah, Phyllis (Lee) Vincent, Sandy, Utah, Eva (Max) Gyllenskog, Smithfield, Betty Lou (Rex) Woodward, Franklin, Idaho, Marie (Scott) Leatham, Brigham City, Michael (Velma) Jones, Keiser, Ore.; 37 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel T. (Rae Donna) Jones, William Ralph Jones; and by a sister, Carolyn Waterhouse. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Preston Seventh Ward Chapel, 155 N. 2nd West, Preston, with Bishop Thane Goodrich conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CARTER, SIDWELL, KEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qg.2ADE/4.1.2 Message Board Post: Brady ~ do you have the info now for James Thomas' first marriage? I have it and can get it to you through the family site. I believe I posted it at the Carter Neill site, too. Sherre itsstillme@charter.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thorpe, Thomas, Gibson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/366 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/12/03 MALAD - John Thomas Thorpe, (90), husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, companion and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2003, surrounded by his loving family. The son of Ephraim Thorpe and Jennette Thomas Thorpe, "Tommy" was born on May 27, 1912, in Malad City, Idaho. He married Lila Ann Gibson July 2, 1939, and their marriage was solemnized in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple on July 2, 1959. They are the parents of five children. Tommy lived a full and active life, which centered on his family, his church, his business and his community. Tommy was known throughout Malad Valley for his honesty, integrity and friendly manner. He operated a successful petroleum business, "Tommy's Service," for 30 years. He was a steadfast member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many capacities in his ward and stake. He was an outstanding missionary, and served many stake missions with his wonderful wife, Lila. Tommy served on the Malad Valley Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. He was affiliated with the Malad Senior Citizens Center for nearly 30 years. His life of "service to others" will be sorely missed throughout his home, and throughout the valley. Tommy's life of unconditional love and happy memories with his family and with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the happiest times of his life. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lila; daughters, Karen (Charles) Hyer, Paula Brennan, Nancy (Farrell) Christoffersen; and sons, Tom (Brenda) Thorpe and Tim Thorpe. Also surviving him are a brother, Neil Thorpe, and a sister, Donna Hansen; 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Ephraim and Jennette Thomas Thorpe, and brothers, Ephraim, Loren, Clem, William, Cenius and sisters, Mary Nielsen, Nadine Udy, Lela Doutre and Ruth Smith. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at noon in the Malad Fourth Ward, 20 S. 100 West in Malad. Friends may call Wednesday evening, Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Horsley Funeral Home, 146 W. 300 N., Malad, and Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Horsley Funeral Home prior to services. Graveside services will be at Malad City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daley, Romer, Petersen, Mortensen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/365 Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, Feb 10, 2003 BRIGHAM CITY -- Verna Romer Mortensen Daley, 94, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003 at Pioneer Care Center. Verna was born on October 11, 1906 in Elwood, Utah to Andrew Christian and Margaret Petersen Romer. Her family later moved and homesteaded in Stone, Idaho. They later returned to Elwood. She met and married Heber R. Mortensen in June 1928 in Ogden, Utah. They farmed in Elwood and later divorced. She married Leonard C. Daley in Elko, NV in the summer of 1955; they later solemnized the marriage in the Los Angles Temple in November of 1966. They lived in Bellflower, California and later returned to Utah to the Roy area. Leonard died on December 23, 1980. Verna really enjoyed handwork and won many first place awards at the Utah State Fair for that. She also enjoyed traveling and eating out, and gardening. Her real love was her family and children. She is survived by a daughter LuRae Privett, Kearns, Utah; a son Wynn Mortensen, Corinne, Utah; a sister Lydia Hill, Elwood, Utah; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren, 16 step great grandchildren, and 3 step great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, and a son, H. Ralph Mortensen; 5 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 grandchildren, Alan Boyd Privett and Pauline Mortensen, and 2 step great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Wednesday, February 12, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bailey, Roderick, Webber, Zoellner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/364 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/05/03 BANCROFT - Seth Roderick Bailey, 88, of Bancroft, passed away Monday, February 3, 2003, at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. He was born December 17, 1914, at Arbon, Idaho, the son of Parley Hawkins and Mary Jane Roderick Bailey. He married Doris Edna Webber June 24, 2936, at West Jordan, Utah. Doris passed away March 5, 1985. Seth married Madge Zoellner May 18, 1985, at Soda Springs, Idaho. He had lived at Arbon, Malad, Richmond, Utah, Rupert, Idaho, then Heyburn, Idaho, where he was educated and graduated from the eighth grade. He moved to Bancroft in 1952, where he had since resided. Seth is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he held many positions including financial clerk for several years. He and his wife, Madge, served as ordinance workers in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple for two years. Seth was a member of the Bancroft Lions Club for many years. He managed Call Bros. Grain Elevator in Bancroft for many years; he was also the postmaster in Bancroft from 1968, until his retirement. Seth enjoyed his family, and especially loved it when his great-grandchildren would come to visit. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Lynn and Clare Bailey, Salt Lake City, Utah, Kay and Diane Bailey, Bancroft, Idaho, Carole Ann and Jim Willmore, St. Anthony, Idaho, Darlene and Keith Clegg, Soda Springs, Idaho; also three stepchildren, Valerie and Gerald Ackerman, Bancroft, Idaho, Maureen and Robert Rasmussen, Magrath, Alberta, Canada, and Malcolm and Marion Wilkinson, Ramsgate, England. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers and two sisters, William Ray Bailey, Norman Bailey, Keith Bailey, Mary Wilcox and Wanda Stimpson, all of Heyburn, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters, and a son-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 7 at noon at the Bancroft LDS Chapel. Friends may call on Thursday evening, Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs, and on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the Bancroft LDS Chapel. Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home.