Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
October 14, 2004Ida Ireen Andersen Aiken, 92, of Idaho Falls, died Oct. 11, 2004, at the home of her son.
She was born June 1, 1912, in Pingree, Idaho, to Carl Christian Andersen and Sarah Elvira Mecham Andersen. She grew up and attended schools in Pingree.
In 1929, she married Owen Donald Aiken. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah, LDS Temple. She was a wife, mother and homemaker who helped her husband with
the family farm. She was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ida enjoyed sewing, crocheting, herbs and especially being with her family.
Survivors include her sons, Owen Delon Aiken of Gila Bend, Ariz., Raymond Elwin Aiken of Modesto, Calif., and Donald Lee Aiken of Idaho Falls; 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Eugene and Eldon; and a daughter, MelRee.
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Jackson resident Ruth Andersen died peacefully at St. Johns Hospital on March 23, 2019.
Ruth Olson was born at home on October 9, 1922 in Groveland, Idaho. She grew up on a sugar beet farm with a brother and two sisters, in a family that was fully self- sufficient; raising their own vegetables and fruits, as well as cattle, sheep, chickens and pigs. Ruth and her sisters helped their mother make butter and soap for the family, and sold eggs to buy flour for baking and fabric for their clothing.
Growing up, Ruth liked to play basketball and baseball in the summers and was even a cheerleader. She didn't finish high school however, and instead married John Andersen on November 26, 1940. Over the next few years, John worked on farms in the Groveland, Pingree and Blackfoot area and they had two children Geraldine and Boyd. John left to serve in World War II as a medical technician in the Army, assisting in surgeries and spent time on Iwo Jima. He was gone for eighteen months and had to leave Ruth when she was six months pregnant with their third child, Caroline. Ruth often didn't know where John was stationed, as his letters to her at that time were censored by the Army.
John returned home in December 1945 and the family moved to Salmon, Idaho. They lived and worked on various ranches in the Salmon and Leadore areas, before moving to the Hunter Ranch in Jackson Hole in 1952. Eileen Hunter had lost her husband and needed a ranch foreman to raise her registered Hereford cattle. The family spent the next eighteen years on the ranch north of Kelly, and the kids attended school and church on Mormon Row. The fourth addition to the family came when daughter Linda was born. Enduring many harsh winters of the earlier years on the ranch, their source of travel from their home on Antelope Flats to the main highway was via snow plane. They spent summers irrigating the alfalfa fields for hay for the Herefords and gathering firewood for winter, and fishing. John loved to fish and they spent as much time as possible fishing Slide, Jenny and Jackson lakes, either from shore or in a boat.
Ruth went to work in the kitchen at St. John's hospital, starting out as a tray girl and worked as head cook when she retired. All the food was prepared from scratch at that time which was easy for Ruth, but accommodating the different diets were a challenge. One day a Dr. ordered a dry liquid diet for a patient, which was a puzzle on what that actually was. The Dr. told Ruth, "Just make it as dry as you can."
John drove school bus for many years, picking up kids from Kelly, along Antelope Flats and Mormon Row and either taking them to Moose to catch the bus that came from Moran, or in the later years driving them to the schools in Jackson.
John, Ruth and Linda moved from the Hunter Ranch to Jackson in 1970. John and Ruth moved to Pinedale in 1988, and lived there for over thirty years. When John passed away in 1999, Ruth became even more fiercely independent than she already was, insisting on chopping and packing her own firewood and mowing her lawn. Ruth had many friends and family in Pinedale, and became active in the LDS church. Her advancing age and struggle with congestive heart failure precipitated her moving into Pioneer Homestead in Jackson in 2014.
Ruth loved to read, knit and crochet, and kept friends and family members supplied with afghans, as well as dishcloths with matching hot pads for many years. She loved spending time with family, going on picnics and long car rides.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband John, her brother Darwin Olson and sisters Lorraine Mecham and Veora Belnap, her daughters Caroline Foster and Gerri Barefield, her grandsons Kevin Andersen and Kirk Campbell and her granddaughter Julie Boyle.
She is survived by her son Boyd (Judy) Andersen of Pinedale, her daughter Linda Hazen of Jackson along with grandsons Les (Sheree) of Pinedale, Fred (Mickey) Campbell of Kemmerer, John (Holly) Foster of Victor, Idaho, Wayne (Melissa) Andersen of Boise, Idaho and granddaughter Lisa Hazen of Seattle, Washington. Ruth also has 14 great grandchildren, 16 great, great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces and their extended families.
The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA)
May 13, 2008Alberta Mecham, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, May 9, 2008, at Garden View Inn in Atascadero. Born in April 1921 in Santa Margarita, she lived most of her life in San Luis Obispo County.
As a nurses aide she was right at home helping care for the other residents at Garden View Inn, where she was voted employee of the month July 2007.
In 1993 she served as Queen of the "Days of Dons" parade next to her King, husband Frank. She enjoyed fishing with her husband and grandkids and was a member of the Margarita Moose Lodge for many years.
She leaves behind two sons Frank (Debi) Mecham of Paso Robles and Tom (Linda) Mecham of Lillington, N. C.; two daughters Vicky (Mike) Joyce of Paso Robles and Frances (Craig) Lewis of Yuba City, Calif.; seven grandkids; six great-grandkids; dear friend, Sue Windom; sisters Agnes Rainwater and Juanita Graves; brothers Chief, Donald and Joe Estrada; and her extended family at Garden View Inn.
She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Frank; parents, Juanita and Fred Estrada; brothers, Richard, Jacob, Robert, Lazaro and Fred Estrada; and sister, Lupe Martin.
57065. Francis Henrietta Mecham
Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV)
January 9, 2006Frances Henrietta Delczeg, 77, of Minden, died Dec. 31, 2005, at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 31, 1928, in San Margarita, Calif., to Samuel Henry and Cynthia Catherine Hawkins Mecham.
She worked in the sales industry.
Among her survivors are her husband, Michael of Minden; daughters Katherine Hankins, Frances Manion and the Rev. Dr. Synde Manion; son, Thomas Manion; grandchildren Norman and Thomas Shaughnessy; Robert and Daniel McClain; Michael Eby; Christine Dark; Wendie, Dawn and Tim Manion; and great-grandchildren Ryan McClain, Riden and Rowan Eby, and Bayley and Justin Dark.
33003. Christopher James Gentry
The Salt Lake Tribune
January 10, 1952HELPER, Carbon County- Funeral services for Christopher James Gentry, 76, who died at his home at 15 Bryner St., here Tuesday, will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Mitchell Funeral Chapel in Price, by Lynn Broadbent, bishop of the Helper Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was born Nov. 8, 1875, at Santaquin, the son of Christopher C. and Malinda E. Mecham Gentry.
Mr. Gentry had resided most of his life in Carbon County and was a retired coal miner.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Agnus [sic] Bishop Gentry, Helper, he is survived by four sons, Theodore Gentry, Castle Gate, Robert Gentry, Peerless, Carbon County; Melvin and Clark Gentry, both of Helper; two daughters, Mrs. Malinda Auberger, Carbonville and Mrs. Pearl Hearing, Vancouver, Wash.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Salt Lake Tribune
October 4, 1964HELPER- Mrs. Agnes Francis Gentry, 83, Helper, died of causes incident to age Friday 10 p.m. in a Price, hospital.
Born Dec. 17, 1880, Wales, England, to Robert and Emily Bertha Hunt Bishop. Married to James Christopher Gentry, Sept. 15, 1898, Spring Glen. He died Jan 8, 1952. Member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors: daughters, son, Mrs. Agnes Pearl Hearing, Vancouver, Wash.; Mrs. Melinda E. Auberger, Carbonville; Clark Arthur, Spring Glen; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren.
The Salt Lake Tribune
March 14, 1963PRICE- Harold William (Hap) Gentry, 63, Hayfork, Calif., died Monday in a Redding, Calif. rest home after an illness.
Born July 12, 1899, Price, to John Wesley and Henrietta Barlow Gentry. Married Melinda Gentry April 20, 1920; later divorced. Married Vera Burgess. Former deputy sheriff in Trinity County, Calif. Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors: widow; sons, daughter, Mrs. Tony (Ruth) Techarich, John, both Salt Lake City; William Harold, Price; nine grandchildren; brothers, sisters, Alvah, Layton; John, Price; Mrs. George (Belle) Reaveley, Hiawatha, Carbon County; Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Powell, Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
June 8, 1960HELPER - Melvin Ousmond Gentry, 53, died Sunday evening at home of a heart ailment. Born July 30, 1906, Scofield, Carbon County, to James C. and Agnes F. Bishop Gentry. Never married. Laborer, member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. World War II veteran.
Survivors; mother, Helper; brother, sisters, Clark Gentry, Helper; Mrs. Malinda Auberger, Spring Glen., Carbon County, Mrs. Pearl Hearing, Vancouver, Wash.
The Salt Lake Tribune
November 27, 1957HELPER, UTAH- Robert Darrell Gentry, 47, died Monday afternoon of injuries received in the Latuda coal mine.
He was born April 19, 1910, in Scofield, Utah, son of Christopher and Agnes Frances Bishop Gentry. He married Ellen Lavina Smith in Price, Utah, Jan. 21, 1932.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons: Darrell Robert of Helper and James Willie of Spanish Fork; mother of Helper; two sisters; Mrs. Pearl Hearing, Hanover, Wash,; Mrs. Melinda Auberger, Carbonville; two brothers; Melvin and Clark Gentry, Helper; five grandchildren.
He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
The Fresno Bee (CA)
April 5, 2002ARELLANO, PETRITA BEAUBIEN ABREU,Graveside services for Petrita Beaubien Abreu Arellano, 97, of Visalia will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Visalia District Cemetery. Mrs. Arellano, who is retired, died Monday.
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Miles, a native of Jackson County, Texas and a longtime resident of Espa�ola Valley resident, passed away at Valle Norte Nursing Home in Alameda, New Mexico. He was predeceased by his wife Julia (D: 1982); and daughter Lydia Florence Matheny (D: 1991).
Miles was survived by his children: Betty L. Rivera of Rio Rancho, Roy of Coldstrip, Montana; Evangeline Turner of Pampa, Texas; joann Methany of Albuquerque; Jeannie Mason of Sugarland, Texas; sister Mary Jo Matheny of Wichita Falls, Texas; brother George of Garland, Texas; 8 grandchildren; and many other relatives.
Miles moved to the Española Valley in 1931. On 5 June 1934, he married Julia Pineda in Santa Fe. He worked as a laborer at Swan Lake Ranch in Alcalde and later as a meatcutter at Voyles Market, Bond-Willard and Ed and Paul's Market. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
January 19, 2014On Jan. 15, 2014, the angels rejoiced when our loving mother was welcomed into her heavenly home. What a great place to be after such a long illness.
Rose was born July 16, 1918 in Mora, New Mexico to Alejandro and Cleotilde Pineda.
Rose married Vincent Herrera on Aug. 20, 1936. Together they had 7 children, Isaac Herrera, Fred (Dorothy) Herrera, Cylde Herrera, Victor (Roslyn) Herrera, Judy (Manuel) Ortega, Rosie (Niels) Nielsen and Pauline Herrera. Rose had 18 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.
Rose was a loving mother and grandmother that loved the Lord with all her heart. She taught her family to have faith in Jesus Christ, trust the Lord and follow his commandments. She was passionate about the scriptures and lived her life accordingly. Rose had a charitable heart and was always willing to provide to those doing God's work. She had a remarkable way of making those around her smile.
Mom will be welcomed into her heavenly home by her husband, Vincent Herrera, sons Clyde and Kurt Herrera, daughter, Pauline Herrera and granddaughter, Breianne her father & mother Alejandro & Cleotilde Pineda, her brother Victor Pineda and sister Julia Matheny.
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Sophie M. Lucero entered the gates of heaven on Sept. 9, 2016, in Pueblo, Colo., where she resided for the past 38 years.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1931, to the union of Jose and Luisita (Fresquez) Torres in Chacon, N.M.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Arthur Lucero; granddaughter, Lisa Campbell; son-in-law, Johnny Sisneros.
Survived by her children, Josie (Steve Romero) Salazar, Alice Sisneros, Larry (Marilyn) Lucero, Virginia (Lee) Campbell, Ben (Jamie) Lucero, Liz (Pete) Miera, Phil (Debbie Strankman) Lucero; grandchildren, Debbie (Mike) Kingston, Linda (Keith) Kidd, Dawn (Dave) Arriola, Crystal Sisneros, Deona (Lawrence) Willes, Saretta (Rick) Micciche, Levi Lucero, Alicia (Alphonso) Garcia, Lori Lucero, Pam Lucero, Charity Miera, Jared Miera, Kelli (Matt) Sanchez, Phil Campbell, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grand-child; sister and best friend, Elia Chadwick; aunt, Vickie Torres; adopted daughter, Mercey Miera; her faithful companion, Starlet; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and loving friends.
Sophie loved God, her family and friends. She was involved in her church and women's ministries throughout her life. Sophie was a caring and loving person and was always willing to help her neighbors and others in need. She enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds, cooking and canning for her family. The family wishes to thank Pastor Bobby Aragon, Dr. Laurence Jensen, Dr. Stephen Vialpando, Frontier Hospice, Romero Funeral Home, neighbor Rick and her caregivers, Charity, Christina and Blakeley for their loving care of Sophie. All of Sophie's children and grandchildren were her "favorite"; she loved us very much and will be greatly missed. Vaya con Dios, Mamma!
The Santa Fe New Mexican
August 25, 1980Pineda, Abel Jr. 70 a Long time and well known resident of Dixon passed away at the Veterans' Hospital in Albuquerque Friday night after a short illness.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Stella H. Pineda of the home, two sons: Doniel Pineda and Luis Pineda and wife Helen of Dixon, four grandchildren: David, Doniel and Sherry Pineda of Utah and Nancy Pineda of Velarde, two brothes, Robert Pineda and wife Tonie of Santa Fe and Victor Pineda and wife Olivama of Utah, ywo sisters: Mrs. Rebecca Warner of Carizozo and Raquel Paye of Santa Fe, sisters-in-law: Eufelia and Claudia Lopez of Clovis and Juanita Socier of California and many other relatives.
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Stella Pineda � Age 88 - a resident of Dixon passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 following a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Juan and Adelida Herrera; sisters: Ufelia and Juana; brother, Manuel; husband, Abel Pineda; son, Louis Pineda.
Stella worked for the State in Utah, she worked at the Embudo Hospital and was a member of the Apostolic Praise Temple in Apodaca, NM.
She is survived by her son, Daniel Pineda of Dixon; granddaughters: Nancy Valdez of Albuquerque and Sherry Cahoon and husband Aaron of Lehi, Utah; grandsons: David Herrera and companion Dana of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Daniel Herrera and wife Theresa of American Fork, UT; and numerous close relatives and friends.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
April 5, 2009Victor Pineda, 85, passed away April 2, 2009 in American Fork, Utah. Born Oct 20, 1923 in Chacon, New Mexico to Alejandro and Cleotilde Gallegos Pineda. He married Olivama P. Romero on August 27, 1951. She died Dec 29, 1989.
Victor served in the US Army during WWII from 1942 to1946. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He retired from Tooele Army Depot and Signetics. He was a wood worker, loved his family, and was thoughtful and considerate.
Survived by 3 daughters: Ruby (Jose) Valdez, Lehi; Amanda (Frank) Fraughton, Pleasant Grove; Emily (Lowell) Yates, American Fork; 14 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; sister Rose Herrera, American Fork. Preceded in death by his daughter Lucia, sister Julia and brother, Abel.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
November 9, 1998Mildred Ames Hofeling, age 88, passed away on November 7, 1998, in Salt Lake City.
Born February 18, 1911, in Loa, a daughter of Minnie Dee and George Albert Ames. Married Edwin Eugene Hofeling on November 7, 1940, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Survived by Gene (Jerry) Hofeling, Salt Lake City; Edwin (Lee) Hofeling, Taylorsville; Don (Pat) Hofeling, Taylorsville; David Hofeling, Salt Lake City; Jack Hofeling; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Edwin, son Kelton, sister Eleanor Kinder, brothers John Ames and Bill Ames.
The Richfield Reaper
November 12, 1931Walter H. Lazenby, 66, died November 2 at the home of his son, D.C. Lazenby, First Ave, Salt Lake City, after a lingering illness. He was well known in Wayne and Sevier counties, having lived at Loa most of his life, until two years ago when he moved to Tabiona, Uintah county.
Walter H. Lazenby was born March 21, 1865 in Hull, England and came with his father John Thomas Lazenby to this country when he was three years of age. The family settled in Loa when he was a boy of sixteen years and there he spent the greater part of his life as a farmer.
He married Mary Emily Cook on January 29, 1888. She passed away in 1902 and he later married Nadine Ames, who survives him.
He was the father of seventeen children, thirteen of whom survive him. They are: D.C. Lazenby, Salt Lake; Henry and Pearl Lazenby, Mrs. Henry Doxtater and Mrs. Hiett Morrell, children of the first wife, and Lamar, Royal J., Walter, Nellie, Bert, Jay, Reva and Ivan Lazenby, children of the second wife. Surviving also are four sisters: Mrs. H.P Miller of Venice, Mrs. R.C. Nelson of Altonah, Mrs. Bertha L. Colby of Sigurd and Mrs. Nettie Grover of Tremonton and one brother, Moroni Lazenby of Aurora. Eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Violet Emeline Rose Lazenby Middleton, aged 94, passed away September 6, 2011. This wonderful woman was born April 9, 1917 in Tabiona Duchesne County, Utah and lived a full and wonderful life. She was one of five children, one brother and three sisters, who all preceded her in death.
She married Walter Lazenby on January 28, 1937 at the Salt Lake City Court House, and they were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Their home was blessed with six children; Edwin (Janice) Lazenby, Ed has preceeded her in death. Betty (Andy) Podlesny, Ella (Alfred) Ross, Blaine Lazenby, Joy Bench, and Laura Lazenby. She lost her beloved Walter very suddenly on May 25, 1963 from a massive heart attack.
On October 13, 1966 she married Clarence Middleton who had two sons Jerry deceased (Judy) Middleton and Barton (Teri) Middleton who became just like two of her own. Clarence passed away in 1983.
Violet always had an enormous love and caring for her family. She enjoyed her 33 grand-children and 73 great-grand-children and especially her 33 great-great-grand-children all totaling 139 and counting.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
October 25, 1992HANNA--Nettie Lazenby Defa, 79, died October 23, 1992 of a lingering illness.
Born August 19, 1913 in Loa, Wayne County, Utah, to Walter H. and Mary Nadine Ames Lazenby. Married Leo S. Defan January 4, 1932; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Nettie lived a life of hard work and of service, helping many people in her family and in the community. She had a great quest and ability for learning. Bookkeeper for family sawmill for 20 years; Notary Public for State of Utah for 28 years; Deputy recorder at Duchesne Court House for seven Years. She held many positions in various LDS Church auxiliaries. She loved music and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Survived by children, Joy and Lorin Allred, Heber City; Lena and Delyle Giles, Salt Lake City; Larry and Sheila Defa, DaVona and Bob Baum, of Hanna; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Reva Turnbow, Orem; brother, Ivan Lazenby, Santaquin. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters, LaMar, Royal, Walter, Albert, Jay, David, Henry, Pearl, Ruby Morrell and Maryem Docksteader.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
January 14, 1994HANNA, Utah--Our most loved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Leo S. Defa, 83, passed away January 12, 1994.
Born February 12, 1910 in Hanna, Utah to Frank and Mary Porreca Defa. Married Nettie Lazenby, January 4, 1932. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She died October 23, 1992.
He was a partner in Defa & Fabrizio Sawmill and skilled in building roads (cat skinner), trucking logs and also a rancher. He believed in honesty and hard work. He was one of the world's good men. Our unforgettable Papa.
Survived by children: Joy and Lorin Allred, Heber City; Lena and Delyle Giles, Salt Lake City; Larry and Sheila Defa, DaVonna and Bob Baum, Hanna; sister, Tracy Roberts and sister-in-law, Viola Defa, Hanna; 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by sister, Rosie Fabrizio, and brothers, Joe and Alfonzo Defa.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
July 16, 1994MAGNA--Our blessed mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Leone Webb Lazenby, died July 14, 1994.
Born February 13, 1915 to Charles Ether and Mildred Ann Jones Webb in Woodland, Wasatch County,
Utah. She married Albert Lazenby November 23, 1934 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Dec. 5, 1985.
She was an active member of the LDS Church and enjoyed her service in the Relief Society and Primary.
Survived by children: Lorna Gay (Gerry) Kenner, Vera (Larry) Turner, both of Magna; Pat (Joe) Trombley, Salt Lake City; Tim (Mary), Modesto, California; and June (Dennis) Purdie, Pleasant Grove; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchidren; brothers and sister: twin, Leonal (Violet) Webb, Tabiona; Dean (Elaine) Webb, Kearns; Lyle Webb, and Velma Stanley, both of Magna.
Preceded in death by daughter, Luana Pearl.
Daily Herald, Provo, UT
March 24, 2013Myra Hiatt Lazenby Butler, 91, of Payson, Utah, passed March 22, 2013, in Nephi, Utah. Myra was born Sept. 19, 1921, in Payson, Utah to James Lafatte [Lafayett] Hiatt and Ruby Kerr. She married John Thomas (Jay) Lazenby on June 6, 1938. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they had four children: Colleen, Larry, Darlene, and Kevin. She later married Wesley Dale Butler.
Myra is survived by: her children Colleen (Jack) Ingram, Nephi, Ut; Kevin (Jamie) Lazenby, Heber, Ut.; daughter-in-law Ann Lazenby, Payson, Ut.; 16 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 34 great-great-grandchildren and 4 on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both her spouses, two brothers; three sisters; two children: Darlene Lazenby Leonard Cooper; Larry J. Lazenby; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
February 22, 1998Our sweet loving mom, grandma and great grandma, Reva Lazenby Turnbow, returned to her Heavenly Home and a joyful reunion with loving family members who preceded her on February 19, 1998. Mom spent her life in service to others, often times at great personal sacrifice. Her life was not easy, but she never complained and always knew how to make those around her feel better.
Reva was born November 17, 1919 in Loa (Wayne County), Utah to Walter Lazenby and Mary Nadine Ames. As a young child she moved with her family to the Uinta Basin. Although by worldly standards the family had very little, Mom had very happy memories of growing up at the sawmill. On March 13, 1939 she married Laverl F. Turnbow in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They brought their family to Orem in 1949. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served in positions in all organizations of the church, served as the genealogist for her family organization, worked in the temple, and was a member of Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed doing for her family and was a wonderful cook and seamstress. She loved unconditionally.
She is survived by children: Richard B. Turnbow (Judy), Orem; Sharon T. Dillon, West Jordan; Garry V. Turnbow (Suzanne), Brighton, Colorado; and Diane Ferre (David), Orem; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband on December 29, 1989; a daughter, Judy; an infant grandson; son-in-law, Boyd A. Dillon; brothers and sisters, Ruby Morrell, Pearl Lazenby, Henry Lazenby, David Lazenby, Maryem Dockstader, Lemar Lazenby, Albert Lazenby, Nettie Defa, James Royal Lazenby, Walter Lazenby, Jay T. Lazenby, Ivan Lazenby, and four siblings who died in infancy. Mom was the last surviving member of a large family.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
April 24, 1996SANTAQUIN--Ivan Ames Lazenby passed away Monday, April 22, 1996 at his home.
He was born September 28, 1922 in Loa, Utah, a son of Walter and Nadine Ames Lazenby. He married Martha Lillian Hartung, February 4, 1961 in Payson, Utah.
Ivan was survived by: his wife, Martha, of Santaquin; two daughters and three sons: Claire and Cloyd Holden, Santaquin; Roger and Lynn Francis, Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Theodore and Patricia Lazenby, Sandy; Jack P. Lazenby, Santaquin; and Carol Roberts, of Dallas, Texas; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Reva Turnbow, of Orem. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Lazenby, six brothers and two sisters: Lamar, James Royal, Walter, Dwight, Burt, John T. (Jay), Nettie Defa and Myrtle Lazenby.
He will be forever missed.
He attended one year of high school at Bicknel High in 1941, prior to joining the Civilian Conservation Corps and subsequently enlisting in the U.S. Army in April of 1943. Ivan served as a PFC Medical Technician in the Pacific Theater earning numerous awards including: The Philippine Liberation Service Medal; a Bronze Star; and the Victory Medal. Ivan worked for over 30 years as a heavy construction carpenter. He built supermarkets, retail stores, coal fired power plants, and private housing. Ivan was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and quietly shared his strength and goodness all the days of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman; hunter, fisherman; and wilderness advocate. Ivan was a quiet man who every day supported the ones he loved. He set us on the path to moral living through his own example and made each of us far more than we thought we could be. God bless.
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Early Life: Martha was born December 8, 1921, in Amersbury, Massachusetts, to Paul and Nettie Webster Perry Hartung.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Martha married Ivan Ames Lazenby, February 4, 1961. He preceded her in death, as well as, three daughters: Jean, Carol and Joan. Martha was an excellent homemaker and took a lot of pride in her skills of baking, sewing, quilting and gardening. She has shared these skills with many people and touched their lives forever. Martha Lillian Hartung Lazenby passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was 92.
Survived By: Three sons, a daughter, 17 grandkids, 25 great-grandkids, six great-great-grandkids and a sister. Privacy protected. Obituary may have this information, source available below.
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
March 30, 1974.James Orvil Ames, 82, Ioka, died March 29, 1974, at home of cancer.
Born Jan. 29, 1892, Panguitch, to George Monterville and Mary Ann Callahan Ames. Married Luella Jane Cook, Feb, 25, 1918, Lyman, Wayne County. She died 1951. Retired rancher. Member LDS church.
Survivors; sons, daughters, James W., Riverton; Vern C., Floyd E., Don Ellis, George D., Bert U., all Ioka; Mrs. Norman (Rieta) Workman, Holladay; Mrs. Dale (Luella) Workman, Mrs. Carl (Eva) Ivie, both Duchesne; Mrs. Robert (Kay) Nyberg, South Jordan; 49 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, sisters, Homer, Baker, Nev.; Mrs. Pace (Elda) Boyack, Spring Glen, Carbon County; Mrs. Earl (Elva) Mickelson, Salina, Sevier County.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
November 14, 1951Funeral services for Mrs. Luella Jane Ames, 51, who died in a Roosevelt hospital Saturday after a lingering illness, will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Ioka Ward Chapel, Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints.
She was born Nov. 9, 1900, in Lyman, Wayne County, a daughter of Daniel and Alaina Sly Cook. On Feb. 19, 1918, she was married to James O. Ames in Lyman. The family moved to the Uintah Basin in 1924 and lived on a cattle ranch here.
She is survived by six sons; Verne Ames, Upalco, Duchesne County; Wayne, Eddie, Don, Goerge and Bert Ames, all of Ioka, Duchesne county; four daughters, Mrs. Reita Workman, Green River, Wyo., Mrs. Ella Workman, Upalco; Mrs. Kay Nyberg, Altona, Duschesne County and five brothers; Marion Cook, Tooele; Clarence Cook, Richfield; LaVar and Melvin Cook, Torrey, Wayne County, Leland Cook, Blackfoot, Ida; three sisters; Mrs. Thelma Neilson, Mrs. Nelda MacKenzie and Mrs. Eldona Powell, Salt Lake City.
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REITA AMES WORKMAN
Age 85, Roosevelt, returned to her loving heavenly Father November 7, 2004 at the Basin Care and Rehabilitation Center in Roosevelt.She was born September 26, 1919 in Loa, Wayne County, to James Orvill and Luella Jane Cook Ames. She came to the Uintah Basin in 1924 in a covered wagon along the Nine Mile route. Her father homesteaded in Ioka, where Reita grew up.
In 1938 she married Clifford Bullard of Torry, Utah. They brought three beautiful children into the world. After a divorce she met Norman Charles Workman of Manila and married him in 1946. After bringing three more beautiful children into the world they sere sealed to each other and their six children, for time and eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1964.
After living several places they settled in Salt Lake in the Holladay area, where they lived for 30 some odd years. After their children were raised they adopted one grandaughter and raised one grandson as their own.
In 1984 Reita returned to the Uintah Basin where she has lived since. Reita loved her family and the gospel, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was always willing to share her knowledge of the gospel or her testimony. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, telling them family stories or wonderful stories she made up. She enjoyed oil painting, sewing and gardening all of which she truly had a wonderful talent. She did extensive family research, compiling a vast amount of genealogy.
Reita is survived by her second husband, Norman Charles Workman; children, Randy Clifford (Kathy Jo) Bullard Workman, Tabiona; Shannon (Norm) Rice, Roosevelt; Charles Lonney (Marla) Workman, Salt Lake;Calvin Lewis (Kathy) Workman, Payson; Julie (Carl) Umphenour, Myton; and Jacob Luke (Aaron) Workman, Hawaii, presently serving in the Armed Services in Iraq; a son-in-law, Don Boulden; 28 grandchildren and many many great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, Vern (Phylis) Ames, Don (Rachel) Ames, both Ioka; Ella (Dale) Workman, Duchesne; Kay Nyberg, Granger, and Evalvie, Duchesne.
She was preceded in death by two children, James "Jimmy" Bullard, LaRue Boulden, two infant grandchildren and four brothers.
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James Wayne Ames, age 61, died July 24, 1982 while at a family reunion in Dry Gulch, Duchesne County, of a heart attack.
Born on April 20, 1921 in Lyman, Utah to James Orvel and Luella Cook Ames.
Married Stella Zbydniewski on March 10, 1944 in Long Island, New York.
Member, LDS church. Former resident, Riverton, Utah. Veteran, World War Two, U.S. Navy. Farmer.
Survivors; Wife, Roosevelt; two daughters, Mrs. Clair (Florence) Buxton, Weston, Idaho; Mrs. Randy (Martha) Sather, Roosevelt; seven grandchildren; five brothers and four sisters, Vern, Floyd, Don, Bert, all of Roosevelt; George, Eva Ivie, Ella Workman, Holladay; Kay Nyberg, West Jordan.
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Uintah Basin Standard
October 28, 2008On October 27, 2008, at the age of 85, Vern Saddled up and took the trail to heaven.
Vern Cook "Papa" Ames was born Feb. 14, 1923, in Lyman, Wayne County, Utah, to James Orvil and Luella Jane Cook Ames.
Vern was a member of the LDS Church
He had five brothers and four sisters. The family made the move from Wayne county to the Uintah Basin in 1927 by team and wagon, and the trip took them several days. The family worked at many jobs when they first arrived in Roosevelt including livery stable, freight service between Roosevelt and Price, farming and everything else it took to survive in those days.
Vern worked at many jobs during his life, including logging timber, breaking horses, wrangling dudes, long-haul truck driver, was a member of the Teamsters Union, a mine worker, railroad worker, officer for the Border Patrol in Ariz., Wasatch Electric, construction worker, oil field hand, farmer and many more.
He married Phyllis Sharples on Nov. 11, 1948, and they moved to Salt Lake City spending twenty-three years there. They had four children.
Vern and Phyllis moved back to Ioka in 1974 and built a home in the south west corner of his parents original homestead. orses were Vern's passion. At one time or another he had almost every breed of horse common today. He raised registered Thoroughbreds that he ran on the flat track, registered Appaloosas, was president of the Uintah Basin Appaloosa Horse Club, had registered Quarter horses, mules, rescued a three week old colt from the meat packer that lived to be 33 years old, and had work teams on the farm when he was a kid. His favorite horse was an Appaloosa stallion he raised and did cow-cutting and reigning on. Last but not least was the miniature horses; he would go in parades and show his miniature team all over the state. He was president of the Mountain West Miniature Horse Club, and was inducted into the People's Hall of Fame by the American Shetland Pony/American Miniature Horse Club in 2005.
Vern loved the mountains, camping, hunting, and packing in. He would sit around the fire and talk about "old times." Family and friends spent many hours on horseback enjoying the open sky and beautiful scenery.
Vern is survived by his wife, Phyllis, Ioka; children, Rose Ann (Steve) Turbin, Ogden; Linda (Ralph) Mecham, Manila; Karen (Frank) Santarosa, Draper; Ralph (Michelle) Ames, Ioka; 9 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Luella Workman, Duchesne; Kay Nyberg, West Jordan; Eva Ivie, Duchesne; and brother, Don Ames, Ioka.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Workman; brothers, Wayne, Floyd, Bert and George.
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George Daniel Ames, age 60, of Duchesne, died April 8, 1998 in Roosevelt. He was born February 18, 1938 in Ioka, Utah to James O. and Luella Jane Cook ames. He spent the last 24 years living in Duchesne with his sister and brother-in-law, Eva and Carl Ivie and their family.
George liked to go fishing and hunting. He enjoyed playing the harmonica and singing "You Are My Sunshine". He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and he loved animals but most of all George loved being with his family. George was a very loving and kind person. He dearly loved little children and they loved him. He had a great love for all people and his love and example touched the lives of all those around him.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Reita Workman, Stella Harmston, Vern and Phyllis Ames, Stella Bird Ames, Luella and Dale Workman, Eva and Carl Ivie, Bert and Charlotte Ames, Norman and Jewel Workman, Don and Rachel Ames, Kay and Bob Nyberg; and many nieces and nephews.
Obituary provided by Phyllis Ames.
Roosevelt Standard (UT)
March 14, 2000Bert Dallas Ames, age 55, of Ioka, died March 6, 2000 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center is Roosevelt.
He was born Sept. 17, 1944 in Roosevelt to James Orvil and Luella Jane Cook Ames. He married Charlotte Timothy Aug. 19, 1966 in Duchesne. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple Dec. 11, 1970. Bert enjoyed life and was a hard worker. He had a passion for music and sang and played his guitar wherever and whenever asked. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed laughing and joking with others. He loved construction work and found it very fulfilling. Bert liked to help others and went out of his way to do so. Whenever a widow needed coal, Bert taught his sons to deliver a "widow's ton" (always a ton plus). He loved the lord and relied on Him for all things.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, Ioka; children, Tricia and Mark DeAngelo, Winnemucca, Nevada; Bert Daniel and Kristine Ames, Thornton, Colorado; David and Dawnett Ames, Ioka; Peggy Sue and Richard Robinson, Salt Lake City; Adam and Kim Ames, Andrew "Bear" Ames, and Rebecca Jane Ames, all of Roosevelt; seven grandchildren; brothers, Vern and Phyllis Ames, Ioka; and Don and Rachel Ames, Ioka; sisters, Rita Workman, Roosevelt; Ella and Dale Workman, Duchesne, Kay Nybert, Salt Lake City; Eva and Carl Ivie, Duchesne; sister-in-law, Stella Harmston and Stella Ames.
Burt was preceded in death by brothers Wayne, Ed, and George, and a brother-in-law, Bob Myberg.
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Rosamond Martha "Rosa" Ames Coons Wright
Birth: May 4, 1894
Milford, Beaver County, Utah, USA
Death: Jul. 2, 1944Family links:
Parents:
George Monterville Ames (1853 - 1928)
Mary Ann Callahan Ames (1867 - 1945)Spouse:
Clarence Leroy Coons (1888 - 1944)
Salt Lake Tribune
August 13, 1963Carl Marion Jorgensen, 55 Salina, Sevier County, was found dead Sunday in a sheep camp in Salina Canyon.
A 55 year old Salina sheepherder was found shot to death Sunday in a sheep camp about 30 miles east of here. Sevier County Sheriff Rex L. Huntsman said Carl Marion Jorgensen apparently tripped in a hole while trying to shoot a sheep and his .22 caliber rifle accidentally discharged into his chest.
The accident occurred between 5 and 8 p.m. in Salina Canyon near Acord's Lake.
Another Sheepherder in a nearby camp, John I. Serrano, 60, Coyote, N.M., told Sheriff Huntsman he and Mr. Jorgensen had eaten together about 5 p.m., and he returned to the victim's camp to spend the night about 8 p.m.
Mr. Seranno said Mr. Jorgensen had tied up a sheep he intended to kill that night for meat. When he returned to the camp, Mr. Seranno found the man dead a few feet from the sheep. Sheriff Huntsman said that a number of holes near where the body was found led him to believe the man had fallen down while lining up the sheep in his rifle sights.
The World (Coos Bay, OR)
June 25, 2008A celebration of life will be held for Loretta Sanders, 81, of Coos Bay, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Coos Bay Chapel with Pastor Don Berney, of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, officiating. Cremation rites will be at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory in Coos Bay.
Loretta was born Nov. 14, 1926, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Clarence L. and Rosamond M. (Ames) Coons. She died June 21, 2008, in Coos Bay.
Loretta and Thad Torgensen and their sons, Ron and Arvin, moved to the Bay Area from Salina, Utah, in 1951. Their daughter, Rita, was born in North Bend in 1952. The family lived at Saunders Lake for 20 years during which time Loretta and Thad were among the original cast of the "Sunny Hillbillies."
Loretta was employed as a bartender for many years and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Coos Bay for 40 years. She was married to George Sanders from 1972 until 1983. She cared for longtime companion, Gene Smith, until his death in 2003.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and flower gardening, but her favorite hobby was bingo. She was a regular at the senior center, the Eagles Lodge and the Masonic Temple. She lived with her son, Arvin, and her daughter, Rita, in Coos Bay for the past 15 years.
She was loved and she will be remembered always.
Loretta is survived by her son, Ron Torgensen and his wife, Vernell of Vancouver, Wash.; son, Arvin Torgensen of Coos Bay; daughter, Rita Torgensen of Coos Bay; seven grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.