The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
July 26, 2016Donna Van Orden Dahle, age 87, of Lewiston, Utah, passed away peacefully at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Logan, Utah, on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was born in Hyrum, Utah, on March 6, 1929, the first child of Ervin and Venna Allen Van Orden.
Donna married Rod Dahle in Preston, Idaho, on March 21, 1946. After a joyous life together he passed away Dec. 8, 2005. They had three daughters and two sons. She enjoyed working and helping on the farm when she was a youth and driving the tractor for her father. She was an active member of the LDS Church and loved her calling as the ward librarian. She was a big fan of the Utah Jazz and rarely missed watching a game on TV and often attended games in Salt Lake City with her husband and their good friends, where they had season tickets in the Salt Palace arena. She was also an avid golfer and a member of the Birch Creek Ladies Association and continued to golf well into her 80s. She was a lifelong resident of Lewiston and for the last 87 years never missed a Fourth of July celebration or the annual parade where she could be seen sitting along the parade route with her extended family.
She and her husband owned and operated Dahle's Heating and Plumbing in Lewiston, Utah, for over 40 years. She had many friends and loved ones in Lewiston and greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of her pinochle club. She has always had a garden and was known throughout the family as an excellent cook. She loved all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her daughters, Janet Bosen of Lewiston, Utah, and Becky (August Miller) of Highland Utah; and a son, John Dahle of Lewiston, Utah; sisters, Diane Jorgenson, of Lewiston, Utah, and Elaine Vee Van Orden-Barton of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rodney Dahle, her daughter Sherrie Jackson, her son Dennis Dahle, brother Neal Van Orden, and grandson, Craig Reeves.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
December 11, 2005Rodney S. Dahle was born Feb. 21, 1928, to John LaVere Dahle and Christina Nell Hendricks Dahle in Clarkston, Utah. He died Dec. 8, 2005, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of complications following heart surgery. He married Donna Van Orden on March 21, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
Rod grew up in Clarkston. He spent most of his adult life in Lewiston, Utah, where he started a plumbing & heating business in 1966 and was active in his business working along side his sons Dennis and John for many years building Dahle Heating & Plumbing into a very successful business.
His three greatest loves in life was family, horses and work in that order. He was active in the appaloosa and quarter horse racing associations and was a very successful and well-known horse owner and trainer. His favorite horse was named "Silver," but he had many others he was very fond of. And his horses loved him as well, often whinnying as they heard him coming towards the barn. His horses won many races in the intermountain region. He was named horse owner, with his IA RA horse of the year "Silver" in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; and brother, Val (Lorna); children, Dennis Dahle of Lewiston, Janet (Michael) Bosen of Preston, Idaho, Becky (August) Miller of Bountiful, Utah, and John Dahle of Lewiston; five grandsons; four granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister; two brothers; his daughter, Sherrie Jackson; and a grandson, Craig Reaves.
Interment will be in Lewiston City Cemetery, Lewiston, Utah.
Logan Herald Journal
April 7, 2015Lewiston, Utah - Neal A. VanOrden, 74, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. He was born on May 18, 1940 to Ervin "Nip" VanOrden and Venna Allen.
Neal loved to farm and kept a garden each year. He was proud of the harvest and often made salsa to share with family and friends. An enthusiastic story teller, he could be found sharing tales from the local taverns and pool hall to his own front yard where friends and family often gathered to share in the good times and love and laughter.Neal was raised in Lewiston, Utah and graduated from North Cache High School. He attended USU for one year after high school. In 1960 he married his first wife, Ronda Jones. They were blessed with four children. Neal and Ronda later divorced and he later married Marjean N. Hirst Nilson. He worked for Cub River Irrigation the last years of his life and spent his spare time enjoying life.
He is survived by his wife Marjean, of Lewiston, his children Michael J. of Fairveiw, Idaho; Brad D. "Bubba" of Fairview, Nannette (Yancy) Larsen, of Fairview, and Wayne L. (Leslie) VanOrden of Fairveiw; and Ashley V. (Shannon) Chastain, of Corinth, MS; 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his step children Traci Nilson (Warner Macbeth) Bret Nilson and Jody Nilson, and his sisters Donna (Rod) Dahle, Diane (Claire) Jorgensen, and Elaine D. Barton. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Sue and a brother Allen.
Here's to your next "HooRah" Dad and we'll "Keep Smiling" until we see you again.
Logan Herald Journal
June 20, 2012Glade Lavon Larsen, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Logan Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 17, 2012, after a prolonged illness. He was born April 10, 1933, in Hyrum, Utah, to lver Lavon Larsen and Melva Allen Larsen.
While the family was living in Preston, Idaho, Glade's mother, Melva, passed away when he was just five years old. His father took Glade and his younger brother, Kent, to live in Hyrum with his parents, Ernest and Annie Larsen. They, along with Lavon's sisters, helped take care of the young father and two small children. Glade loved his grandparents and aunts and really appreciated the care and affection they gave him.
Glade attended Lincoln Elementary and graduated from South Cache High School in 1951. He met Coralie Maughan at a Get Acquainted dance that was held at South Cache. They were married March 26, 1952, in the Logan LDS Temple.
Glade was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served willingly in the positions to which he was called including: high councilor, several bishoprics and bishop of the Hyrum 5th Ward. He was a temple worker in the Logan Temple baptistry. Glade served as a founding member of the Hyrum Jaycees and also as a member of the Lions Club.
He worked as a machinist at Hill Air Force Base and at Thiokol Chemical Corporation as shop foreman in the research and development lab primarily on the Minuteman ICBM and the Space Shuttle, finishing his career in 1996. He made many lasting friendships during his years at Thiokol, and he enjoyed meeting with some of his fellow retirees for lunch and conversation every month. In addition to working full time at Thiokol, Glade ran a dairy farm in Hyrum with his brother Kent. In his retirement years, he enjoyed meeting people at his part-time job at Home Depot.
Since his retirement he has become skilled in woodworking and shared his beautiful bowls, clocks, etc., with family and friends. He loved to play the game of golf with his friends Carl and Richard, health and weather permitting. Bear Lake has been his favorite place for outings with his wife and family above the marina in the five-wheel trailer.
Glade had a special love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandkids. They were great blessings to him. He was never too ill or weak to hug his little great-grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Coralie; sons Gregory (Jerilyn) Larsen of Logan, Utah, Curtis (LaVonne) Larsen of Hyrum, Utah; daughter Rebecca (Bryan) Thomas of Castle Rock, Colo.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Published in Logan Herald Journal from June 20 to July 4, 2012
Herald JournalHYRUM 7 Kent Iver Larsen, age 66, passed away at his home on Dec. 31, 2002, following a courageous battle with a brain tumor.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1936, in Preston, Idaho, to Iver Lavon and Melva Allen Larsen. On Aug. 5, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Karren Barkle, from Providence, Utah, in the Logan LDS Temple.
He graduated from South Cache High School in 1953 and attended Utah State University for two years. When Kent was 18 months old, his mother passed away, leaving his father to care for his two young sons, Kent and his brother, Glade, who was then 3 years old. They later moved to Hyrum to live with grandparents.
Kent worked as the manager of Hyrum Smith Brother/s Lumber and as credit manager at E. A. Miller & Sons. In 1971 he became a full-time dairy farmer. He served as director on the water board of the Hyrum Blacksmith Fork Irrigation Company for three years.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served on the high council and in numerous bishoprics, including being the first bishop of the Hyrum 7th Ward. He loved the youth of the church, and as bishop he would have the boys come to his home every Saturday night to play pool and eat pizza.
Kent was active in the Hyrum JCs, serving as president, vice president and secretary. During that time he was instrumental in getting Hyrum Dam designated as a state park. Under his leadership, the first Little League baseball teams of Hyrum were organized. He served on the Hyrum City Amusement Association and was active in many 4th of July celebrations. In 1969, he was listed in the book "Outstanding Young Men of America" and received the Distinguished Service Award from the JC organization. In 1989, Kent was honored as Hyrum City/s Distinguished Citizen.
Kent enjoyed working with the public and serving his community. He was a member of the Hyrum Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years. He served as their chief for 20 of those years and the department developed under his leadership to be one of the best volunteer departments in the state. In his position as chief, he helped organize the Hyrum First Responder Unit. He loved the firemen and always felt they were part of his family.
Kent was a gentle giant and was easy to love and get along with. He loved camping in the mountains with his wife and family. One of his greatest pleasures was working with his son on their dairy farm. He spent his life loving his family, farming and serving his fellowmen. In doing so, he touched the lives of many people.
"Those who knew him loved him. "
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Sandalee (Terry) Bingham, Providence, Vicky Lynn (Conley) Olsen, Young Ward, and Kimberly Sue (Ron) Peterson, Boston, Mass.; son, Michael Kent (Donna) Larsen, Hyrum; brother Glade Lavon (Coralee) Larsen, Hyrum; and 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first grandchild, Ryan Terry Bingham.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
December 20, 1991OGDEN--Elam Farlin Allen, 99, died December 18, 1991, of causes incident to age at Ogden Care Center North. Born January 16, 1892, Hyrum, Cache County, to Elam and Ann Melinda Nielsen Allen. Married Altheda Wood, of Springville in 1924; she died in 1931. Married Maude Porter Jones Earl, March 18, 1935, in Salt Lake City.
He was a lifelong active member of the LDS Church, a World War I veteran and the beloved husband and father to Maude and her four daughters and a son for nearly 57 years.
Survivors, Mrs. Allen, 100 yrs. old; and her children and their spouses, Berdine and Bob Scott, Ogden; Vard S. Jones, Salt Lake City; Ardis and George Veirs, Sun City, Arizona; Marilyn and Don Smith, Garden Grove, Calif; two brothers, Owen, Ogden; and John, Hyrum; a sister, Arvilla Russell, Ogden; a daughter, Mae Gale, deceased, was married to B. Lee Gale, Payson. Survivors also include 15 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
The Deseret News
October 29, 2009Gwenith Allen Hyer passed away on October 27, 2009 from causes incident to age.
Gwenith is the daughter of Ellis Cyrus and Minnie Adeline Nichols Allen, born in Riverton, Utah on March 1, 1922.
She attended schools in Riverton and after graduating from Jordan High School soon found employment in Salt Lake City, working with Mountain Bell, U.S. West and Quest, working in the accounting department for forty-two years. Upon retiring Gwenith was a loyal Quest Pioneer volunteer for another twenty years.
Gwenith was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She worked as secretary for many years in the Young Women's Mutual Improvement organization both on the ward and stake levels. Later for several years, Gwenith was the ward secretary and kept record of the new memberships which came into the ward, also of those who moved from the ward. She worked as ward librarian for two different wards.
Gwenith is survived by her husband, Earl H. Hyer, her sister, Donna A Moehle, nephews; Kelly Allen, Mike Allen, Allen Moehle and David Moehle, nieces; Cathy A. Norris, Penni A. Shepherd, and Susan M. Allen. Preceded in death by brother, Neal E. Allen.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 28, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street, where a viewing will take place from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment will follow in the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 East 1300 South.
Published in the Deseret News from October 29 to October 30, 2009.
The Deseret News
May 4, 2014Some people come to this earth with a special talent of compassion and generosity. Earl Harper Hyer was one of those people. He was everyone's friend and knew how to make people feel comfortable in an instant. This great man passed away peacefully 1 May 2014 from causes incident to age.
Earl was born in Lewiston, Cache County, Utah on 27 August 1924. He was the eighth of nine children of Andrew William Hyer and Emma Elaine Hillyard. Family was important to Earl and he was very close to his siblings and 122 first cousins.
Earl graduated from North Cache High School in 1942. A year later he was inducted into the United States Army on 27 November 1943. He served as an Army Medic in the Medical Detachment of the Second Battalion of the 123rd Infantry, the 33rd Infantry Division. He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, and occupied Japan.
Upon his return to the States in 1946, Earl enrolled in Utah State Agricultural College. He graduated with a B.S. degree in business administration in June 1949. He later attended the University of Utah and graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work. He worked at Cudahy Meat Packing Company as an assistant purchasing agent and later as a rehabilitation counselor for the Utah State of Rehabilitation.
After retiring, Earl was a volunteer at Dilworth Elementary School and at the Salt Lake Temple and devotedly served at both places until just before his death.
Earl was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served as ward clerk and counselor in the bishopric of the Salt Lake Thirteenth Ward. As ward clerk he served with ten different bishops.
While attending the Thirteenth Ward he met Gwen Allen. They both lived in the same apartment complex and saw each other almost every day. They remained very close friends for years and in October 2001 Earl asked Gwen to be his wife. She said yes without hesitation. They were married in the Jordan River Temple on 12 March 2002. He and his wife Gwen served as ward librarians in the Belvedere Ward.
Earl is survived by his sister Wilma Hyer Spence. He was preceded in death by his wife Gwenith Allen; his brothers Maurice, Edgar, Angus, Joseph, and William; and his sisters Edith Theurer, Iris, and Louise Drury.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Neal E Allen
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Utah
State: Utah
County or City: Salt Lake
Enlistment Date: 5 May 1943
Enlistment State: Utah
Enlistment City: Salt Lake City
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Machinists Helper
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 44
Weight: 087
_____The Salt Lake Tribune
March 4, 2008Neal E. Allen passed away March 2, 2008 surrounded by his family. Neal was born October 30, 1924 in Riverton, Utah to Ellis Cyrus and Minnie Adeline Nichols Allen. Neal was sealed to Beverly Darlene Gressmen Sept. 16, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple for Time and All Eternity, who preceded him in death.
They raised four children, Mike (Vickie) Allen, Burley, ID; Cathy (Ralph) Norris, Sandy, UT; Kelly (Darlene) Allen, Rupert, ID; Penni (Lindsay) Shepherd, Riverton, UT. Neal is a lifetime resident of Riverton.
He served in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War and retired from the Utah National Guard. Neal enjoyed gardening and watching Jazz games but most of all spending time with his family.
Neal is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two sisters Gwenith (Earl) Hyer of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Donna (Robert) Moehle of Glendora, California.
Preceded in death by one great-grandson.
Interment Riverton Cemetery.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
July 24, 2006Beverly Darlene Gressmen Allen passed away peacefully July 21, 2006 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Beverly was born May 9, 1928 in Eureka, Utah to Elmer Gressmen and Verla Towers.
She lived and grew up in Lark, Utah. She attended Bingham High School. Beverly was sealed to Neal E. Allen September 16, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. They raised four children, Mike (Vickie) Allen, Burley, Idaho, Cathy (Ralph) Norris, Sandy, Utah, Kelly (Darlene) Allen, Rupert, ID, Penni (Lindsay) Shepherd, Riverton, Utah. Beverly loved to sew, make quilts and blankets. She made sure that each child; grandchild, and great-grandchild had a quilt and blanket of their own. She loved to do laundry and ironing. She would help anyone in need especially her family. She has 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren with three great-grandchildren on the way. She loved to take pictures of her family and showed them to all who visited their home. Her family is her greatest joy and accomplishment.
Beverly was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has fulfilled many callings. She especially enjoyed working in the Primary. She has been a faithful and loyal visiting teacher. She and Neal served a full time mission in South Dakota. Beverly is survived by her husband, Neal Allen; two sisters, Joyce (Arvid) Bowles and Betty (Rodney, deceased) Thorup; one brother, Gary (Connie) Gressmen; four children; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Interment to be in the Riverton Cemetery.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
August 3, 1999OGDEN, Utah Clyde Hansen Allen, 72, passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at the V.A. Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on Dec. 17, 1926, in Hyrum, Utah, a son of Ira Leland and Elizabeth Hansen Allen. Clyde served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the LDS Church. Clyde had worked construction most of his life. His last employment was for Leon Poulsen and Robert O. Allen Construction. He enjoyed fishing, camping and animals.
Surviving are his four children, Roger (Roberta) Allen of Hyrum, Deni Crockett and Sharee (Randy) Simonsen both of Brigham City, Marcie (Joseph) Andrews of Oregon; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and one sister-in-law, Linda (LaDell) Atkinson of Hyrum, LaVoy (Al) Valick of Arizona, Deanne Allen of Hyrum.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bobby Allen; and one brother, Ray.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
February 8, 2010LOGAN, Utah - Ruth Savage Olson, 94, peacefully passed away on Feb. 3, 2010. She was born Feb. 11, 1915, in Hyrum, Utah, to A. Alonzo (Lon) and Emily Olsen Savage. Ruth is a graduate of Lincoln School and South Cache High School.
She married Paul S. Olson on Nov. 7, 1935, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, and then lived the remainder of her life in the Island area of Logan. For much of her life she worked at home as a talented and sought-after seamstress making or modifying countless articles of clothing, including many wedding dresses. She had a thirst for lifelong learning and completed several home-study courses through Utah State University and attended LDS Institute classes.
Ruth had a fervent testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and taught classes in many organizations within the church. She was also a great leader and served in the presidencies of the Primary, YWMIA, Stake YWMIA and the Relief Society, where she served as president, and was a tireless worker in the church's Extraction Program. Together with her husband she served for many years as an officer in the National Federation of the Blind. She was an avid reader, especially of cookbooks, and she often tried out new recipes on her family and friends in Study Group. Using her keen mind, she never threw out the newspaper until the crossword puzzle was complete.
She is survived by her two sons and their spouses, Paul Jerold (Yvonne) Olson of Gilbert, Ariz., and Kent Savage (Gloria) Olson of Providence, Utah; six grandsons; 13 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Dee L. (Lola) Savage of Sunset, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; a brother, Bert Savage; and sisters, Greta Savage Paskett, Jessie Savage Burtenshaw and Helen Rae Savage.
Logan Herald JournalPaul Sylvan Olson, 80, Logan, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1991, at Sunshine Terrace [Logan].
He was born April 13, 1910 in Logan, a son of Peter S. and Hannah Erickson Olson. He married Ruth Savage Nov. 7, 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and retired from the Utah General Depot [Ogden] in 1964 after 22 years of service. He received many awards for innovative suggestions.
He was an active member and officer in the American Federation of the Blind and took pride in searching out those that could benefit from its services. He served as a counselor and superintendent of the Logan 13th Ward Sunday School. He was active in the scouting programs as Troop Committee chairman.
He particularly enjoyed getting together with family and friends. Although his eyesight had failed, he continued with his hobby as a master carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, of Logan; two sons and their spouses, Paul J. and Yvonne Olson, Vancouver, Wash.; Kent and Gloria Olson, Providence; six grandsons; and two great grandchildren.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
July 26, 2000HYDE PARK, Utah - Our valiant father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, John Mecham Paskett, returned to his Heavenly Father on July 24, 2000, at the age of 91. John was born Oct. 6, 1908, in Grouse Creek, Utah. He was the last of 10 children born to William Pope Paskett and Annie Louisa Mecham. He attended school in Grouse Creek. As a boy and young man, he enjoyed riding horses, playing baseball, dancing, hunting and fishing. John worked hard farming and ranching with his family.
In October of 1940, John volunteered for service in the U.S. Army. He began training in January of 1941 in Monterey, Calif., and shipped off to Seward, Alaska, in June of 1941. On Dec. 5, 1941, he arrived in Seattle, Wash. to await his discharge papers. Two days later, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and he knew a discharge would not be coming. John was stationed in Seattle as a staff sergeant until December of 1945.
John married Greta Savage on June 14, 1943, in the Logan LDS Temple. After his discharge, they returned to Grouse Creek. In 1951, they moved to Hyrum to be near Greta's family and raise their children. During their time in Hyrum, John worked at Hill Air Force base, Miller's Beef, Del Monte and as a custodian for the Cache County School District. He retired in 1973. They moved to Hyde Park in 1993. Greta lived with Parkinson's disease for many years and during the last years of Greta's life, John devoted himself completely to her care. John and Greta had been married for 54 years at the time of her death in May of 1998. Greta's death left a void in John's life that was impossible to fill, and he looked forward to the day they could be together once again.
In spite of loneliness and advanced age, John was always willing to serve. At the time of his 90th birthday, he attributed his long life to hard work. He reached his goal of completing 100 hygiene kits for international humanitarian distribution just prior to his death.John is survived by his daughter Maxeen (Leon) Guyon of Rigby, Idaho; and four sons, Fred of Salt Lake City, Brent (LeAnn) of Logan, Gary (Aletha) of Sandy, and Keith (Laura) of Hyde Park. John's posterity also included 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Hyrum Cemetery.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: John M Paskett
Birth Year: 1908
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Utah
State: Utah
County or City: Box Elder
Enlistment Date: 20 Jan 1941
Enlistment State: Utah
Enlistment City: Salt Lake City
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 159
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
October 9, 2000NORTH LOGAN, Utah - Our loved Jessie Savage Burtenshaw returned to her loving Father in Heaven on October 7, 2000, a the age of 81, after a short illness.
Jessie was born August 9, 1919, in Hyrum, Utah, to Emily Olsen and Albert Alonzo Savage, the third daughter with two brothers following after her. Education was a lifetime endeavor for Jessie; she would learn all she could about every subject. Her mother was a schoolteacher and had taught her to love learning. Jessie's formal education began in Hyrum, Utah, attending grade school on up through high school. While attending South Cache High School, she learned to play the drums and participated in the marching band.
Upon completion of high school in 1938, Jessie attended nurses training at the Budge Hospital in Logan, Utah. She loved the opportunities the nursing profession gave to help those in need and throughout her life, she used her nursing skills for compassionate service. Upon completion of nursing school in 1940, Jessie moved to Salt Lake City and worked at the LDS Hospital.
On March 4, 1941, Jessie married Ray Burtenshaw in the Logan LDS Temple for all eternity. Six children were born to them: Ellen Rae, David, George, Brian, Mark and Renae. They are proud of their 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Jessie and Ray's home was always open to many others, including three Lamanite children, Peggy Ethelbaugh, Apache, Lowell Talashoma, Hopi, and Bobbie Begay, Navajo. Carrie and Mike Nelson along with their five children were also grafted into the family tree.
Jessie was a supportive wife to Ray, following her husband as he moved for work advancements to Blanding, San Juan County, Utah; Ogden, Weber County, Utah; Junction, Piute County, Utah; Nephi, Juab County, Utah and in 1958 moved to Logan, Cache County, Utah. After Ray's retirement, they committed their lives to the church.
Civic involvement was very important to Jessie. She served as president of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) from 1959-1961. Her proudest accomplishment was the building of the first sidewalk in North Logan along 1200 East. She was also involved with 4-H clubs teaching sewing and cooking serving the youth of this community.
Jessie's commitment to the Lord and the church was evident in her dedication to her church assignments. She served in many callings in Primary and Relief Society and served as Relief Society president in the North Logan 2nd ward for more than four years. Her great joy has been in compassionate service, caring for the sick and elderly. In 1970, when the North Logan Stake was organized, she was called as the first Stake Relief Society President and served nearly five years. Immediately following this calling she served as Stake Relief Society president of the Utah State University Single First Stake. From 1981 to 1982, Jessie and Ray served their first mission in Washington, D.C., at the Visitor's Center and from 1987 to 1989 served another mission to Dallas, Texas, at the Dallas LDS Temple. The two served in the Logan Temple as officiators for 10 years and as temple supervisors. The last several years she has served as a Sunday School teacher and in various other callings.
Jessie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ray Burtenshaw, and five children, (daughter) Ellen Rae and Kay Jeppesen, North Logan, (son) George and Linda Burtenshaw, Alameda, Calif., (son) Brian and Hiroko Burtenshaw, Las Vegas, Nev., (son) Mark and Kathie Burtenshaw, North Logan and (daughter) Renae Burtenshaw, Salt Lake City. She is also survived by one sister, Ruth Olson of Logan and one brother, Dee Savage of Sunset, Utah.
Preceding her in death was an infant son, David Burtenshaw, her parents Emily Olsen and A. Alonzo Savage, a brother, Bert Savage, and a sister Great Savage Paskett.
Interment will be at the Hyrum City Cemetery in Hyrum, Utah.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
November 29, 2009Ray Burtenshaw passed away November 18, 2009 at the age of 94. He was born October 24, 1915 in Deeth, Nevada to Horace Stephen and Elise Clara Fehr Burtenshaw.
Ray was raised by many loving hearts, including his birth parents, his Grandmother Amelia Cleverley Moss, Aunt Mary Hines, his step mother Verna Nelson Burtenshaw, and George A. and Lona Hurst. Ray graduated from San Juan High School in 1934, Dixie Junior College in 1938 with an Associate degree in Journalism, Utah State Agriculture College in 1940 with a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, and from Colorado State University with a Master's degree in Extension Education.
While attending school in Logan, Utah, Ray married Jessie Olsen Savage on March 4, 1941 in the Logan LDS Temple.
Ray became a County Extension Agent, enjoying 35 years of dedicated service, retiring in 1980. He loved serving as Scout Master and mentoring 100's of young boys into Eagle Scouts and good citizens. His service climaxed upon receiving his Silver Beaver.
Ray faithfully served his God and fellowmen, in addition to serving in the LDS church. Ray and Jessie completed two LDS Missions; Washington, D.C. Visitors Center, 1980-1981 and Dallas Texas Temple, 1988-1989. They also served for over 10 years as officiators in the Logan, Utah Temple.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Savage Burtenshaw, father Horace Stephen Burtenshaw, mother Elise Fehr Burtenshaw Abella, step mother Verna Nelson Burtenshaw, parents George A. and Lona Hurst, brother Ralph Burtenshaw, sisters Adell Martin, Mary Rose Johnson and Rosamond Hurst Melartin, and a son David Burtenshaw. His two living sisters Georgan Hurst Burtenshaw and DellMar Hurst Hellstrom are actively enjoying life in Layton, UT
His proudest accomplishments were his children Ellen Rae (Kay) Jeppesen of North Logan, UT, David Burtenshaw (deceased), George S. (Linda) Burtenshaw of Indio, CA, Brian (Hiroko) Burtenshaw of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mark (Kathryn) Burtenshaw of North Logan, UT, and Renae Burtenshaw of Salt Lake City, UT. He has 18 grandchildren, 39.5 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
June 10, 2012Our wonderful mother and grandmother, Zenda Orstrom Savage, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on June 6, 2012, at Sunshine Terrace in Logan, Utah. She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Menan, Idaho, to France Oscar Orstrom and Nora Green, the second of three children.
She had a very happy childhood and youth surrounded by loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her older brother was her best friend, watching over her and including her in any of his activities. At the age of 18, Zenda moved to Ogden where she was a civilian employee at Hill Air Force Base, then transferred to Spokane, Wash., for the remainder of the war. While there, she met her husband, Bert O. Savage, who was serving in the Navy, stationed at Farragut Naval Station in Idaho. They were married Feb. 19, 1946, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple, making their home in Hyrum and raising a family of six children.
She lived there for 54 years. Zenda served in many church callings and magnified each one with her special touch. Her life revolved around her family, taking every opportunity to have fun together. She was the best cook ever! Her butterscotch brownies, strawberry pie, potato salad and soda cracker pie were legendary. Gardening was her life-sustaining hobby gaining great satisfaction from her work. Daylight hours were spent weeding, watering, moving rocks and loving the flowers she planted.
Zenda is survived by her children, Mylan (Laura, deceased) Savage of Ogden, Utah, Corey (Mary) Savage, Jill (Derrel, deceased) Leach of Hyrum, Utah, Jana (Daurell) Bell of Anchorage, Alaska, Todd (Renee) Savage of Hyde Park, Utah, and Lesa (Don) Miller of Ogden, Utah; 28 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert; her parents; brother and sister; daughter-in-law, Laura; son-in-law, Derrel; and four grandbabies. T
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August 30, 1990John Albert Stains, age 77, resident of Santa Rosa and former Delta resident, died August 28, 1990 at Santa Rosa, California. Born November 28, 1913 at Denver, Colorado to Dr. John E. and Elizabeth Savage Stains. Graduated from the Utah Agricultural College in Logan. Moved to Santa Rosa in 1959. Civil engineer for the State of California until his retirement. Served in the South Pacific during World War II.
Survived by brother and sister, George S. Stains, Indian Wells, California; Mrs. Dan (Phyllis) Davis, Delta; three nieces and two nephews.
Find-a-GraveMrs. Blanche Maxfield died suddenly in Fillmore, Millard, Utah 24th of May 1942 on Sunday night from a heart attack.She had been the recorder for Millard County until the time of her death. She was born at Fremont, Wayne, Utah on March 27th. 1900. A daughter of Hiett Elijah and Ruth Covert Maxfield. She was married 14th. September 1921 to Willis Savage, principle of the Delta High School, who died in 13th. Jan. 1936 of exposure suffered in World War I.
Mrs. Savage was elected to the position of county recorder and moved to Fillmore in 1938, where she has lived for the past four years. At the time of her death she was stake president of the YWMIA of the L.D.S. Church and was on the Fillmore stake Sunday School board. She had been chairman of the American Red Cross at Fillmore.
Stake president of the Deseret Stake primary at Delta and held numerous other church offices.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Ruth Maxfield of Delta, two sons, Gordon, serving in the United States Army, Scott Savage of Fillmore, a daughter Beth Savage of Fillmore. Two brothers Clyde and Archie Maxfield of Delta and three sisters, Mrs. George W. Stansworth of Oasis, Mrs. Ruth Searle of Delta and Miss Helen Maxfield of Salt Lake City.
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April 13, 2014.Laura Beth Savage Openshaw died peacefully on April 10, 2014 in the home of her daughter, Karen. She was born January 13, 1926 in Delta, Utah to James Willis Savage and Blanche Maxfield. After the death of her father when she was aged ten and the death of her mother when she was sixteen, she was raised by her aunt, Helen Maxfield.
She graduated from East High School and then from the nursing program at the University of Utah in 1947 as a Registered Nurse. Thereafter, she worked as a surgical nurse at LDS Hospital.
She married Byron J. Openshaw on April 28, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple.
In 1968, she received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah. For twenty-nine years, beginning in 1964, she taught surgical nursing for the Brigham Young University College of Nursing. She worked with the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society and, as Head Nurse, assisted in establishing the Relief Medical Unit for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She pioneered the role of PTA President at Hartvigsen School in Granite School District and served as a member of an advisory board for special education for the Granite School District.
Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Byron, and a brother, Willis Gordon Savage. Beth is survived by her brother, Scott Savage (June), Phoenix, Arizona; six children, David (Linda), Dallas, Texas; Anne Bickmore (Larry), Plano, Texas; Carla Amis (David), Salt Lake City; John, Salt Lake City; Karen Danner (Ted), Draper, Utah; and Scott (Sherrie), Draper, Utah; sixteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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July 8, 1996.Byron J. Openshaw, born in Santaquin, Utah on April 18, 1918 to John S. Openshaw and Eunice Olsen, died July 5, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Byron was Student Body President of Payson High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts from the University of Utah.
He was a veteran of World War II, working in radio intelligence as a sergeant in the U.S. 8th Air Force in England and France. After discharge, he was a pioneer in both commercial and public radio and television.
He was instrumental in developing the first FM radio station and commercial television station west of the Mississippi River. He was the first Production Manager for what is now KTVX-TV and then worked as KSL-TV's first producer-director.
He retired from KUED-TV as Director of Programming after twenty-five years of service. During this time, he was Executive Producer for many national PBS programs including The Nutcracker by Ballet West, performances by the Mormon Youth Symphony and Choir, and the Utah Symphony.
He received numerous awards for his work with PBS: Ohio State University's Award for Television Programming, the Phi Delta Kappa Distinguished Service to Education Award, and his is listed in the Who's Who in the American west.
He was a charter organizer of the Western Educational Network, a member of the Pacific Mountain Network and the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network.
Byron was a multi-talented man who excelled in visual arts and music. One of his fondest memories included acting as narrator for the Son's of the Utah Pioneers 1947 reinactment of the Mormon Trek west.
He was active in the LDS Church, was a high priest, and fulfilled many callings faithfully.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Savage Openshaw; brother, Levi (Shirley) Openshaw; sisters, Winona (Max) Powelson and Kirksel (Marvin) Pugh of Salt Lake City; sister, Faye (Ken) Pickering of North Hollywood, California; son and daughter, David (Linda) Openshaw and Ann (Larry) Bickmore of Dallas, Texas; sons and daughters, Carla (David) Amis, John Openshaw, Karen Openshaw, and Scott (Sherrie) Openshaw of Salt Lake City; and fourteen grandchildren.