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Blankenship, Frank T. 50,
23Mar1950 - 17Feb2001, (72), UT-529-74-3787
Davis
2002, Layton, Davis
Co., UT, Obituary
Standard-Examiner (Ogden, UT) - March 24, 2002
Kent Lester Hanson, age 61, beloved husband, father, brother and
son, passed away of pancreatic cancer, Saturday, March 23, 2002 in Layton. He
was born May 3, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Glen Lester and Afton
Peck Hanson. He married Connie Jean McEntire on June
29, 1988 in Farmington, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Dallas,
Texas LDS Temple, September 30, 2000. Kent had lived in Salem, Payson, Nephi
and Layton, Utah; Flower Mound, Texas and Camden, Arkansas. He graduated from
Spanish Fork High School, received his Bachelors
degree from Weber State University and MBA at the University of Utah. He was a
member of the LDS Canyon Woods Ward. Kent was affiliated with NCMA. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, boating and camping. He served with the Air Force during the
Vietnam Era.
Surviving are his loving wife, Connie, one step-son, Jeff Pitcher,
Layton; three daughters and one step-daughter, Marcy Hanson, Roy; Holly (Jerry)
Rocovits, HAFB; Joslin (Cory) Blankenship , Lewisville, TX; Jodi (Will) Crawford, Simi Valley, CA; 6
grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Afton Peck Hanson, Salem, Utah;
one brother, Mark (Bonnie) Hanson, Salem, Utah and two sisters, Annette (David)
Christensen, Sandy and Sharol (Dennis) Cornaby, Spanish Fork.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Lester Hanson.
Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at Lindquist"s
Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road, where friends may call Tuesday from
6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Salem City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2002, Layton, Davis
Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
June 12, 2002
A long-time resident of Layton, Gola Marian Blankenship, passed away in her sleep of natural causes on June 10, 2002,
after a brief stay at a local care center. Gola was born in Scofield,
Carbon County, Utah, on November 27, 1911, to William Newsome Moseley, a few
years after her grandfather, John Pitman, was killed in the Scofield
Mine Disaster of May 1, 1900. Gola attended the Scofield
Elementary School until her family moved to Salt Lake City when she was eight.
Her parents purchased a home at 940 East 17th South in Salt Lake City, where
her family resided for many years. She attended Irving Jr. High School, and she
graduated from East High School, where she enjoyed running track. She then
attended the L.D.S. Business College.
Gola married Sgt.
James Clifford Blankenship of
the Army Air Corps, on May 18, 1932, at Farmington, Utah. Jimmy was a pilot and
mechanic flying the mail throughout the western states. His job was extremely
dangerous, as flying the mail during this time period was done in open-cockpit
biplanes. They soon transferred to the Presidio at San Francisco, where their
two oldest sons were born, James Clifford Jr. (born
in 1933), and William Clayton (born in 1935). Gola's father was very ill
in 1934, and she took her infant son Jimmy to Utah by
train to see her family. She was very close to her family throughout her life;
her mother said she was a special favorite of her father, and she loved her
parents and brothers and sisters.
Their next assignment was at
Fort Lewis, Washington, where a daughter, Ann Estelle, was
born in 1938. The family continued to be transferred to military assignments,
and a third son, Ernest Stephan, was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1942
before Jimmy was transferred to overseas duty in Africa
(and later with the Army Air Corps 20th Bomber Command in China, India and the
Mariana Islands).
During the war Jimmy was away for three years; Gola and her
children moved to Salt Lake City to be near her mother and brother and sisters.
After the war, the family was reunited and transferred to Muroc
(Edward's AFB) near Lancaster, CA, where Richard Dean was
born in 1946.
Jimmy was assigned
to assist with the Berlin Airlift in 1948, so the family moved to Wicsbaden, Germany. The children attended military
dependents schools and lived for a time in a huge home that had belonged to
German military personnel. In 1950 they returned to the U.S., and Jimmy (now Major Blankenship )
was assigned to Hill Air Force Base. Jimmy retired in
1957, and he passed away in 1990.
After Jimmy retired Gola worked at the Army Air Force
Exchange for 11 years before retiring. Gola lived in the same home at 625 Adams
St., for 52 years. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother.
The following family members preceded Gola in death: her daughter Ann (died in an automobile accident in 1957); her mother Elizabeth;
her husband Jimmy; her sisters Leona Katherine, Delilah, Amy
Virginia, Elizabeth (Beth) and LoRena; her brothers
William Nelson, Harry Clayton, and Robert Clayton.
Survivors include Gola's sons: James Clifford Jr.
(Colleen) of Boise, Idaho; William
Clayton of Sunset, Utah; Ernest Stephan (Ilene) Of Wellsville, Utah; and Richard Dean (Marla) of Roy, Utah. She is survived by 20 grandchildren
and 22 great-grand-children.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 11 a.m.
Fort Douglas Veteran's Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Davis Co. SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Gola
M. 90, 27Nov1911 - 10Jun2002, Layton,
Davis, UT, UT-529-42-6882
Emery
2005, Huntington, Emery
Co., UT, Obituary
http://www.sunad.com/index.php?tier=1&article_id=6577
Gerald H. Mathie Jr. (Gary), age 58,
returned home March 12, 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born Dec. 13, 1946 in Salt Lake City to Gerald H. and Henrietta (Hedy) VanCorler Mathie. Gary served during the Vietnam War in the
U.S. Army, for which he received numerous medals. He was a general contractor
for most of his life, but he always returned to farming and raising cattle,
which he loved. "You will be greatly missed, Dad!"
Survived by mother, Henrietta VanCorler Mathie; children, Natalie (Kenneth) Mathie
Zaelit, Torrey (Stacy) Brandon Watts; grandchildren,
Kaitlyn Zaelit, Monica Goodge, Gabriel and Alexander Mathie; brother, Michael (Jeanie) Mathie;
nieces and nephews, Derrick (Mandy) Stewart, Daniel Blankenship, Sandra (Pat) Carlson; and grandnieces, Cassidy and
McKinley. Preceded in death by father, Gerald H. Mathie; and sister, Deborah Kay Mathie.
Funeral service Thursday, March 17, 1 p.m., Huntington 3rd LDS
Ward, 190 South Main. Family will be at Mitchell
Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to
service. Interment, Huntington City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2005, Huntington, Emery
Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
March 15, 2005
Gerald H. Mathie, Jr. (Gary), age 58, returned home on March 12, 2005
after a valiant battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1946 in
Salt Lake City to Gerald H. and Henrietta (Hedy) VanCorler Mathie. Gary
served during the Viet Nam War in the U.S. Army for which he received numerous
medals. He was a General Contractor for most of his life, but always returned
to farming and raising cattle, which he loved. "You will be greatly missed
dad!"
Survived by his mother,
Henrietta VanCorler Mathie;
children, Natalie (Kenneth) Mathie Zaelit, Torrey (Stacy) Brandon Watts; grandchildren,
Kaitlyn Zaelit, Monica Goodge, Gabriel and Alexander Mathie; brother, Michael (Jeanie) Mathie;
nieces and nephews, Derrick (Mandy) Stewart, Daniel Blankenship , Sandra (Pat) Carlson; grand nieces, Cassidy and McKinley.
Preceded in death by his father, Gerald H. Mathie, and his sister Deborah Kay Mathie.
Funeral service Thursday, March 17, 2005, 1:00 p.m. Huntington 3rd
LDS ward located at 190 S. Main. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home
Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to service. Interment Huntington City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salt Lake
2005, Herriman,
Salt Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Deseret
News, (Salt Lake City,
UT) - January 16, 2005
Alvin Northrup "Hank" HERRIMAN, UT - Alvin Henry
"Hank" Northrup, age 62, passed away on Jan. 14, 2005 at the VA
Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born, Sept. 24, 1942 in
Francis, Utah to Norris Dan and Eunice (McNeil) Northrup. Married Earline Ewing on April 17, 1959. To this union was
born children, Alvin, Norris, Michael (Bonnie), Vickey
(Jay), Jennifer (Earnest) They later divorced. He
later married Elaine
Blankenship on Feb. 8, 1986.
Their children: Rocky (Joe); Tammy (Joel); Danniel;
Shannon (Lance) Brothers, Norris (Janice); Sherral (Nila); Dehlin (Nikki); and David
Sister, Pat (Ron) Monson. He served his country in the United States Navy for
six years.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela.
Gravesides service will be on Monday, January, 17, 2005 at 2 p.m.
in the Francis Cemetery. Arrangements - Crandall Funeral
Home.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2001, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Denver
Post, (CO) - March 24,
2001,
Leola Mae "Lee"
Garretson of Salt Lake City, a nurse's aide, died Monday in Salt Lake City. She
was 73. Graveside services were Friday at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock.
She was born Leola
Mae Blankenship on May 13,
1927, in Cherryvale, Kan. On Aug. 22, 1943, she married William G. Garretson.
He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints,
Castle Rock Ward. Her interests included crochet and knitting.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy M. Olson, Montello, Nev.; a
son, Mike, Monmouth, Ore.; a brother, Paul, Cherryvale; five grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2001, Salt Lake City,
Salt Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
January 2, 2001
Russell Williams, For a time we watched
you suffer, a cure was not to be, when finally you heard Your mother's whisper
"Russell Come With Me" then were you released from Your body, turned
prison by the effects of Alzheimer's to be reunited with your father William
Mathew Williams and mother Alice Maude Pritchard Williams who he missed Dearly.
Russell passed away December 28, 2000 Salt Lake City, Utah. The son
of William Mathew and Alice Maude Pritchard Williams He was born October 9,
1918 in Trinidad, Colorado. He married Mary Ann Tomich
Williams September 7, 1946 in Tacoma, Washington. She just recently preceded
him in death. Russell served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II,
Korea and Vietnam.
He is survived by his children; Russell M. (Jannette);
Alice (Frank) Blankenship ;
Elizabeth (Luis) Zarate; Paula Salem (Don); Chris Williams (David). Eleven
Grandchildren; Kari; Ambur; Camilla; Aubre; Matt; Jodi; Luis: Blanca; Benjamin; Marcus and
Michael, three great-grandchildren and one sister Elizabeth Anne McClaus Gillespie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Gil Williams, a
grandson Clint Blankenship and a son-in-law Benjamin T. Salem. So
when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far
apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
At Russell's request he will be cremated and private family
memorial services will Be held at a later time under
the direction of Memorial Estates Mortuaries.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2002, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
August 5, 2002
Our loving husband, father, uncle, and friend, George A. Gasparac Jr., passed away Friday, August 2, 2002 in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Born Aug 20, 1920 in Park City, UT the son
of George A. Sr. and Mary M. Gray Gasparac. He
was born, raised and graduated from high school in Park City, UT. Married Mary Polychronis April 13, 1950
in Elko, NV. Bud served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Following the war his work took him across the country developing
roads. He and wife Mary owned a gift shop in Park City, as well as the Gasparac Oil Co. which he operated for over 20 years before
retiring. He also retired from the Utah Fireman's Association. During the 60s
and 70s he served as a City Councilman in Park City, and was instrumental in
developing the first Park City Community Park. Dad's greatest love was Park
City, outdoor sporting activities, and his pets. He even received his free
season ski pass for people over 75 from the Park City Ski Resort. The family
would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Silverado Senior Living -
Aspen Park for the kind and loving care given to Bud while in their care.
Survivors include his wife,
Mary, Park City; daughter, Paula (Gary) Winter, Sandy;
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Blankenship.
Memorial services will be Wed. Aug 7, 2002, 11 a.m., St. Mary's
Catholic (New) Church, corner of Hwy 224 and White Pine Canyon Dr, Park City. Interment, Park City
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2002, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Deseret
News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) - October 10, 2002
Mary B. Whitehead, 87, passed away on October 5, 2002, Salt Lake
City. Born January 11, 1915 in Salt Lake City, the daughter
of Daniel Alexander and Mary Beatrice Unger Ellis. Married
Howard Frame Whitehead Oct. 30, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her
in death in July 1973.
Mary was a member of the LDS Church. She was instrumental in the
organization of education and technical guidance in the help of mentally and
physically handicapped citizens, She worked lovingly
and tirelessly in this endeavor. She studied ballet for many years at the
McCune Mansion. She enjoyed her employment at Auerbachs,
and with the Teamsters Union. The greatest joy of her life was that of her
family, cherished friends and her loving pets.
Survivors, daughters, Melanie (John) Blankenship, Florida, Deborah Jean (Bruce) Rothaar, and Marjorie (Craig) Martin; 10 grandchildren; 17
great grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda; son, Howard Douglas
Whitehead; brothers, Malcolm, James, Albert and Roy Ellis.
Graveside services Saturday, October 12th, 1 P.M. at the Mt. Olivet
Cemetery, 1342 E. 500 So., Salt Lake City.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2003, ,
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
April 7, 2003
Dorothy Alice Thomas Rumel, age 87, Salt
Lake City, UT, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 02, 2003 in Salt Lake
City. Alice was born Oct 26, 1915 in Pocatello, ID to W. J. "Jack"
and Susan Alice Thomas. On Sept 21, 1935, she married Herbert Ernest Rumel in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Alice was a lifelong
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alice was an
executive secretary for Bennett's Glass and Paint Company, both in Pocatello
and Salt Lake City, more than 20 years. She was a member of the Wasatch Chapter
of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA), holding many positions
over the years, including chapter president. Alice, with her husband, Herb, was
a longtime member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Alice was a Salt Lake Temple
ordinance worker for 19 years, serving the first 15 of those years with Herb
until his passing in 1988. She was a longtime teacher in the Young Women's
program and MIA of the Church. Alice considered her family her most important
calling, including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and
nephews. Alice never forgot a birthday.
Survivors include daughter, Pamela Rumel,
Las Vegas, NV; son, John (Barbara) Rumel, Akron, OH;
brother, Robert David (Dona) Thomas, West Jordan, UT; six grandchildren, Lizabeth (Bruce) Wallin,
Rockford, IL, Lori (Marshall) Bosley, Las Vegas, NV,
Susan VanBeuge, Las Vegas, NV, Jeffrey (Ana) Rumel, Akron, OH, Tracy (Sean) Hanna, Los Angeles, CA,
Valerie (Kent) Blankenship, Ft.
Wayne, IN; and 18 great-grandchildren, Kelly, Evan, Michael, Christian, Paul,
Stephanie, Joshua, Keith, Justin, Seth, Meredith, Lauren, Christopher, Matthew,
Derek, Spencer, Nathan, Allison.
Preceded in death by her parents; as well as brothers, Kenneth,
Armand, Warren, Gwen.
Services will be Tues. April 8, 2003, 12 noon Holbrook Mortuary,
3251 S. 2300 E, where friends may call Mon. 6-8 p.m. and Tues. 10:45-11:45 a.m.
prior to the services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2004, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
May 14, 2004
Mary Katherine (Mary K.) Blankenship Adamson, 39, passed away May 12, 2004 after a
courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully in her home
surrounded by those she loved, as she wished. Mary K. was
born November 13, 1964 in Fort Smith, AR to Jim McAllister and Brenda Blankenship. She graduated from Springdale High School
in 1983. She received a Bachelors degree in Marketing
from the University of Arkansas in 1987. She came to Salt Lake to open a new
Walmart store in Tooele where she met Trent. After a three week courtship they
were married in Elko, NV. She had two of her dreams come true when her family
was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, December 2003 and then
"honeymooned" at Disneyland in January 2004, thanks to the Giauque
family. She has received her miracle with the knowledge that her family is
forever.
Mary K. loved the
outdoors, ATVing, camping, and had a passion for cooking.
She was skilled in creating masterpieces whether it was in the Dutch oven, the
kitchen or one of the many extravagant parties the "Queen of Party
Planning" created. Mary K. was actively involved in many organizations,
each one benefiting from her dedication, energy and creativity. The Girl Scouts
of Utah, Upland Terrace PTA, South Salt Lake Choir and Orchestra are a few of
the organizations who will never be the same without Mary K. She also loved
working with the Primary children. Mary K. loved her children to distraction
and her greatest happiness involved being with them, working in their
classrooms at school and creating scrapbooks for them.
Mary K. is survived by her
loving husband of 14 years, Trent, their three children Alyssa, Valerie, and
Brendan; parents Jim McAllister and Brenda Blankenship
; sisters Diana (Steve) Taylor, Brenda (Scott) Jones, Shannon (Ray) Hunter; brothers David Benson, Sean
(Patty) McAllister and grandmother Geraldene Blankenship .
Mary K. demanded
her medical team have a close relationship with her. She received that kind of
care from doctors Val Logsten, Edward Ganellen and Greg Litton. The family wishes to express
their heart-felt gratitude for love, care and compassion received over the
years. A special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Mark's
Hospital and Utah Cancer Specialists.
Trent and the children wish to thank his parents, Jim and Carolyn,
Grandma and Grandpa Grape, Todd and Kelly, Troy, for the loving care given.
Thanks to special friends Muriel, Vera, Maren, Peggy, Jamie, Stephanie, Tina
and Mae for their support.
Friends and family will be received at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary on May
14, 2004 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and from 9:45-10:45 prior to the funeral service.
The funeral service will be held May 15, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Southgate
Ward Chapel on 2702 South Main Street. Interment will be at the Salt Lake
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2004, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
September 7, 2004
Dorothy May Aaron Price passed away on September 2, 2004. She was
born on April 13, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Bult
and Alice Maude Hitchens Bult. She married Alfred
Aaron on October 24, 1936. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1958. She married
C.E. Price on December 19, 1964. He preceded her in death on August 24, 1996.
She is survived by daughters, Carol Farris (David), Linda Taft
(Bill) and Sandra Blankenship, Step Children, Pat Beazer, Elaine Nivison, Judy Whittaker, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren,
one great-great-grandson, numerous step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her brother Frank Bult,
sister Melba Garn, grandson Richard Taft, and granddaughter Karen Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 11:00
at the Rose Park 7th Ward, 1155 North 1200 West. Interment will be in the Salt
Lake City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2004, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
October 12, 2004
Trent Garfield Adamson, age 40, passed away Friday, October 8, 2004
at his home in South Salt Lake. Trent, born October 8, 1964 in Salt Lake City,
was the son of James G. and Carolyn M. Adamson. He is preceded in death by his
wife, Mary K. Blankenship
Adamson.
He is survived by his wife, Kassandra Cheatwood
Adamson, children, Alyssa, Brendan, and Valerie, stepchildren, Keagan and Korrin, brothers, Troy (of Valdez, AK) and Todd (of West
Jordan), and parents, Jim and Carolyn Adamson of South Salt Lake.
Trent loved the outdoors,
camping, and four-wheeling with his family. He had a deep love for his
children. Trent was a Master Electrician. He will be missed by all his family
and friends.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Jenkins & Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. A
viewing at the church will be held Thursday, October 14, 2004 from 12:00 to
12:45 p.m. after which, the funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. at the Southgate
Chapel on 2700 South Main Street.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
August 20, 2008
Lewis Douglas Duffin, Jr. passed away peacefully
due to heart failure on August 13, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Lew
was born April 13, 1936 to Doug and Allien Duffin in Salt Lake City, Utah where he lived all of his
life.
He graduated from South High School in 1955. During his time at South
High he was an All State Athlete in four sports. He
then attended Westminster College and the University of Utah on a football
scholarship. He married the love of his life, Carole Johnson, on October 7,
1967 in Las Vegas. He enjoyed a long and dedicated career of more than 30 years
at Consolidated Freightways as a Dispatch Operations Manager, until the closing
of the company. He then found another job he enjoyed at Wackenhut Corp as a
Security Guard for Williams Oil. His favorite activity was to get in his motor
home and drive non-stop. If it were up to him there would be no detours or
stops, just driving on the open road. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. The
things that brought him the most joy were being with his family and gathering
for holidays especially Christmas.
Lew is survived by his loving wife, Carole and devoted children, Justeene Blankenship , Randy and Shannon Duffin, Toni
and Milt Druce, Shane and Kelly Duffin,
Danni and Richard Uyeda; 11 grandchildren: Casey and Lori, Corey, Nick, Stevie
and Jadin, Whitney, Hunter, Hayden, Josh, Tyler;
three great-grandchildren: Rachee, Riley, Bailey;
sister Judy Symes, mother-in-law, Leona Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Bailey,
father-in-law, Eddie Johnson.
A short service will be held at Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S.
Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, Ut
on Sat., August 23rd, 2 p.m. after which we will be celebrating his life
through a social gathering until 5 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2009, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Deseret
News, (Salt Lake City,
UT) - September 9, 2009
Professor Emeretis, Ernest William Randa was born in Silver Bow, Montana, December
19, 1917 to Victor and Ita (Vitamaki)
Randa. He passed away peacefully in his home in Salt
Lake City, Utah with his family surrounding him, September 5th, 2009.
Ernest grew up in Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Whatcom
High School in 1936. Before World War II, Ernest attended Western Washington
College of Education until he entered into military service. During World War
II, Ernest was a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy and served as a medic in
the Pacific Theater. On Valentine's Day of 1943, Ernest married the love of his
life, Avis Putnam. His love and devotion to Avis never ended. After World War
II and the end of his military service, Ernest attended the University of
Washington where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business in
1948, and continued his education at the University of California at Berkeley.
In 1955 Ernest became an assistant professor at the University of Utah in the
Department of Economics. During his tenure, he played an instrumental role in
starting and developing the Ph.D program in Economics
with his fellow Berkeley graduates: Lawrence Nabors and Bob Edminster.
He was an active member in the Western Economic Association attending meetings
and presenting papers. He aided in the advancement of the Middle East program,
and he chaired innumerable Ph.D dissertations.
Ernest is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, his parents,
Victor and Ita and his
sister Viola Blankenship, as
well as his daughter Claudia.
Ernest is survived by his children; Ernest W. Randa
Jr. (Phyllis), Janame Lorhammer
(Donn), Amy Quinn (Gene), Emily Sullivan and Torri Randa; his grandchildren,
Gretchen Lorhammer, Karna Couch (Christopher), Kurt Lorhammer (Jennifer), Erik Lorhammer,
Danny Sullivan (John), Katy Quinn and Sean Quinn; and his great-grandchildren,
Mia Sullivan Jackson, Alexis Couch and Christian Couch. During his life, Ernest
was a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, friend and true scholar. He will be
remembered for his passion and love for learning and imparting knowledge,
knowledge that he continued imparting up until the very end of his life.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 2
p.m. at Garner Funeral Home 1001 11th Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2009, Sandy, Salt Lake
Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
June 14, 2009
Myrna C. Sewell 8/25/26 ~ 6/12/09 Our
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend of many passed
away after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born
in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Carl V. Norgaard and
Edna M. Baldauf. Married Jack Blankenship, divorced. Married Joe Julian, deceased. Married James F. Sewell
who loved and cared for her for the past 10 years.
Survived by her children: Michael W. Blankenship (Patti), Christie L. Santi (Marty
Plunkett), Dawn A. Crocker (Rod) and Lisa A. Colaizzi.
She was the proud grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 10.
Graveside service will be held Tues. June 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at
Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 E. 10600 S.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2007, South Jordan, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Deseret
News, (Salt Lake City,
UT) - November 30, 2007
Ken Haynes, age 70, died shortly after Thanksgiving at his
daughter's home in Castro Valley, California, following seven months of living
with a very aggressive brain tumor. He passed peacefully in his sleep and
looked forward to being reunited with his wife and best friend, the late Margie
Linford Haynes.He was born
on October 29, 1937 in Uvalde, Texas, to the late Gladys Mary Blankenship and Lowell Andrew Haynes.
The family moved to Orosi, California,
when Ken was a small child. Following high school, Ken attended and graduated from
Fresno State University with a degree in Business Administration in 1959.
Ken is survived by three daughters, ML Haynes (Jody), Suzy
Forrester (Eric), and Ashley Haynes; and two step-daughters, April Zahr (Rob) and Shalene Moss. Ken
also leaves behind his adored grandsons, Cooper, Hayden, Harris, Zane and
Zackary. Ken also is survived by his brother Robert Haynes, nephews Kevin and
Eric Haynes, brother-in-law Lindy Linford, and many
other family members, as well as dear friends that he worked with at ABF.
Ken loved driving his truck, four-wheeling and hunting, and doing
almost anything as long as it involved being outdoors. His family and his dogs
were the joy of his life. To the end, the sight of his grandchildren put a big
smile on his face. He accepted his fate with grace and dignity, and he never
complained, while those of us who loved him knew we would lose him much too
soon.
The memorial service for Ken Haynes will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday,
December 2, 2007 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007
W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 So.), South Jordan, Utah. Burial services will be
held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007, at the cemetery in Afton, Wyoming.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2000, Taylorsville, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
December 27, 2000
Mary Ann Tomich Williams, 72, passed away
Dec, 21, 2000 in Taylorsville, Utah. Born July 11, 1928 in
Chicago, IL, the daughter of Tearance Michael and Ann
Meadnich Tomich. Married Russell Williams Sept., 7, 1946 in Tacoma, Washington.
She was a member of the LDS Church. Mary enjoyed baking and family gatherings.
Survived by husband Russell;
children Russell M. (Jannette); Alice (Frank) Blankenship ; Elizabeth (Luis) Zarate; Paula Salem
(Don); Chris Williams (David; 11 grandchildren Kari; Ambur;
Camilla; Aubre; Matt; Jodi; Luis; Blanca; Benjamin;
Marcus; Michael; three great-grandchildren; sister JoAnn Ashbey;
sister-in-law Olga Tomich.
Preceded in death by parents; grandson Clint Blankenship; brother's Marion; Phillip; Paul; sister's
Anne and Chris.
Private family services will be held.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2001, Taylorsville, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Deseret
News, (Salt Lake City,
UT) - November 28, 2001
Bertha B. Antczak Joined once again for
all time and eternity Bertha Hansine Brady Antczak, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend
returned to our loving Father in Heaven Nov. 25, 2001. Born
April 10, 1916 in Salt Lake City, daughter of Thomas and Bertha Brady.
Married Joseph L Antczak on Nov. 11, 1937 in Murray,
later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple, he passed away Nov. 1, 1999. Bertha
loved her family dearly and dedicated her life to serving everyone around her.
She was a dedicated member of the LDS Church, where she and her sweet
companion, Joe, served a fulltime mission in Nashville, TN. We will deeply miss
her presence, but we know that her spirit lives in all of those who knew her.
Survived by brother, George T. Brady (Virginia); sons, J. Larry
(Shauna) and Douglas G. (Joan); 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and
two great-great-grand-children.
Preceded
in death by sister Edna Blankenship.
Funeral services Sat. 11 a.m. at the
Taylorsville 1st Ward, 4845 So. Woodhaven Dr. (1365 West). Friends may
call Fri. from 6-8 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe
Mortuary, 4760 South State St. and Sat. at the church one hour prior to
service. Interment Redwood Memorial Estates.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2001, West Valley City, Salt
Lake Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
February 22, 2001
Frank Thomas Blankenship, age 50, passed away February 17, 2001 at his home in West Valley
City, Utah. Born March 23, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son
of Isaac Frank and Edna J. Brady Blankenship. Married Alice
Williams February 1, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He loved fishing and
hunting and says in his memory "go wet a hook, catch and keep." Member of National Rifle Association and Grandpa's Club. He
worked for Kennecott Copper Corporation for 25 years.
Survived by wife, Alice; son, Thomas Matthew Blankenship , West Valley City, Utah; daughter, Jodi Rae
Beckmann, West Valley City; grandchildren, Kasey Clinton and Kade Matthew; sister, Linda (Martin) Van Roosendaal, Heber, Utah;
Russell (Jan) Williams; Paula Salem (Don); Buddy and Babi.
Preceded in death by son, Clinton
Isaac Blankenship ; parents; uncle, Joe Antczak.
"Those we love don't go away, they
walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always there, still loved, still
missed, very dear."
Funeral services will be held Friday, 2 p.m. at McDougal Funeral
Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where friends may call Thursday, 6-8 p.m. and
Friday, 1-1:45 p.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Salt Lake Co. SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Floyd
Lee 86, 04Oct1915 - 18May2002, South
Jordan, Salt Lake, UT, MN-475-09-1760
Blankenship, Janet
L. 46, 01Aug1959 - 07Jan2006, Salt
Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, AZ-526-39-6026
Uintah
2007, Vernal, Uintah Co.,
UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
September 13, 2007
Oral Hall Merkley, age 84, passed way in
Vernal, Utah at the Uintah Care Center. She was born March 28, 1923 in Vernal,
a daughter of Joshua Chellus III and Gail Blankenship Hall. She married her sweetheart Joseph Arvid Merkley on her birthday,
March 28, 1940 in Mt. Dell "Dryfork"; he
preceded her in death on June 9, 1998.
Oral loved the outdoor especially, hunting, fishing, swimming,
camping and playing card with her family. She was a cook for the Uintah Schools
District for many years. Some other things she enjoyed doing was singing,
quilting, crocheting, crafts and making paper flowers. Oral and Arvid was awarded as Aluminum Wrestler supporters for the
Uintah High School Wrestling Program. She was a great support and was a regular
attendant.
She is survived by her children, Joseph (RayVae)
Merkley, Connie (Ned) Cook, Aleen
(Terry) Barker, Lynne Merkley, all of Vernal; 17
grandchildren and 50 great-grand-children, 30 great-great-grand-children. She
was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Joseph Arvid
Merkley, daughter Jean Holfeltz
and grandson, Miles Baumann.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. in
the Maeser Stake Center (2750 West 100 North). Burial
will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery, services are under the direction of
Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Utah
2003, Orem, Utah Co., UT, Obituary
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
April 12, 2003
Karen Johnson Pace, passed away peacefully
and unexpectedly on April 10, 2003, at the Timpanogos Hospital in Orem. She
lived her life to the fullest to the last breath. Her greatest joy in life was
her family and her passion for adventure. This was exhibited by her attendance
of all her grandchildren's births, blessings, baptisms and many other important
events. To see Karen without her best friend, John, close by was rare. She also
had a high level of confidence that led her to fulfilling many business dreams.
Spending time with Karen brought laughter, joy, comfort and unexpected ideas.
Karen's family reunions were not ordinary. Her zest for life led us all over
the mountains of the Sawtooth Wilderness near
Stanley, Idaho which was also her childhood playground. We will not forget the
great times there.
She graced the presence of her family on July 24, 1940. Her parents
Howard E. and Marjorie S. Johnson (deceased), older brother Dr. Paul H. Johnson
(McIntosh, NM) and older sister Colleen J. Blankenship and husband Jim (Boise, ID).
She attended Brigham Young University and graduated with her Bachelors in
Psychology in 1962. In 1963 she married John C. Zaccardi,
they were later divorced. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters,
Anna-Marie Zaccardi (Lindon, UT); Karena
Z. Jackson (Lindon, UT); and Angela Z. Hendrix (Orem, UT). In 1987 she
graduated from Highland's University in Las Vegas, New Mexico with her Masters
of Social Work. She has blessed the lives of people of all walks of life with
her counseling skills, love, and devotion throughout New Mexico and Utah. On
February 26, 1994 she married her best friend and eternal companion John D.
Pace. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on February 26,
1997.
She was the proudest
grandmother of Anzana Hendrix, Raneka
Jackson, Victoria Jackson, Maegan Hendrix, Annelyse
Hendrix, and John Z. Hendrix. She was also blessed to have wonderful
stepchildren, Corie Chan, Alesha Scherzinger,
Dustin Pace, Cindy Pace, Amber Pace and eight more grandchildren.
She is also survived by her
friend and aunt Genevieve R. Sherner
of Ogden, Utah. Numerous cousins and friends will miss her humorous spirit.
Throughout her life her testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, was apparent by
her devotion to leading by example for her children, family and friends. She
faithfully taught many primary lessons with perseverance and faith. We love You
Wife, Mom, Sister, Grandmother and Friend.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.
in the Lindon 19th Ward Chapel, 731 East Center in Lindon. Interment will be in
the American Fork Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Wasatch
2001, Midway, Wasatch Co.,
UT,
The Salt
Lake Tribune, (UT) -
July 11, 2001
Martin "Marty" Lee Van Roosendaal, age 59, passed away
July 8, 2001 at the LDS Hospital of heart failure. He was born Sept. 25, 1941
to Cornelius Van Roosendaal and Dorothy Wirthlin in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Marty was a devoted brother, husband, father,
grandfather, and friend. He spent his life working for those he loved and
respected. As a young man he served in the United States Marine Corps, worked
as a Deputy Sheriff for Salt Lake County, and was employed as a United States
Marshall. Many times throughout his life he would work two to three jobs so he
could provide for his family. He never wanted his children and family to go
without the necessities of life. His love of hard work and the outdoors gave
him the opportunity to take a position with the Utah State Parks and
Recreation, where he served at various parks as a park superintendent. He ended
his career with the State of Utah, retiring after 30 years at Wasatch Mountain
State Park. Other achievements throughout his life included: construction,
mining, and cement companies, promoting boxers, such as the feather weight
champion of the world Danny "Little Red" Lopez, safety consulting,
and active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was
married to Linda Blankenship on January 4, 1970, and was sealed in the
Salt Lake Temple on December 21, 1995.
He is survived by his wife Linda, sons Martin
(Annalee) and Ryan, daughters, Nicol,
Cori, Robbyn (Mike) England, and Melodie
(Doug) Youngberg. Grandchildren Andrew, Jacob, Heather,
Rebecca, David, Morgan, and Cornelius. Brothers Gene
(Marianne), Brent (B.J.), and Bruce (Connie).
Preceding him in death are his parents, and his brother Ron. Dad, we will all miss you, the stories you told, the lectures and
advice you gave us, and the love that constantly attracted us to you.
Funeral service that will be held Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 11
a.m. at the Midway Stake Center, 165 North Main, Midway, Utah. Graveside
services will follow the funeral at the Midway Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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