The Daily Herald
May 6, 1991Payson - Donna Wilson Ludlow, 82, of Payson, died May 5, 1991 in Provo.
She was born Dec. 29, 1908 in Payson, a daughter of Thomas Henry and Amanda Caldwell Wilson. She marrieds Aldon Walter Ludlow, April 18, 1930 in Payson. He died in 1955. They were sealed March March 26, 1957 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She was educated in Payson schools, graduating from Payson High School. She was owner and proprietor of the Ludlow Motel in Payson. She operated a bus depot for many years and was an accountant for tge Boy Scouts of America Office in Provo.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is survived by a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Jon (carol) Beck, Spanish Fork; Paul A. Ludlow, Sandy and Walter W. Ludlow of Park City; 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Twelve brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
February 16, 2011Fawn Jex Ludlow passed away February 13, 2011 at her home in Palmyra Utah.
Fawn was born on December 9, 1916 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Richard Leon Jex and Sarah Lavern Sterling Jex. Fawn graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1935, and then continued her education at Utah State University and Brigham Young University. Fawn studied Child Development. She was also an accomplished Ballroom Dancer.
Fawn married Dean Stewart Ludlow from Benjamin on January 18, 1939 in the Salt Lake Temple, and they had three children together, Richard Craig Ludlow, (who died as a child) Sterling Stewart Ludlow, and Joan Ludlow (Feil) Fawn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints and served many years both in the primary and in the Sunday School. Fawn's main interest was her children and grandchildren, and she was proud and supportive of all of their activities and interests. Fawn was a member of the DUP and enjoyed many years of service there.
Fawn is survived by her son, Sterling Stewart (Thayes) Ludlow of Spanish Fork and one son-in-Law, Tom Feil of Lehi, Utah, 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Fawn is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Phebe Swenson and Esther Bohne and two Brothers, Leon Sterling Jex and Fred Jex, and children Richard Craig Ludlow and Joan Ludlow Feil.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
April 1, 2001Lynn Stewart Ludlow, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, age 83, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 29, 2001 in South Jordan, Utah. He was a 35 year resident of Provo, Utah.
He was born February 26, 1918, to Walter H. and Sarah Inez Ludlow in Benjamin, Utah. He married Thelma Wood of Spanish Fork, Utah, October 2, 1940, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Lynn graduated from Spanish Fork High School and Utah State University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He obtained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked for the Department of Agriculture Rural Electrification Administration for
20 years in Washington, D.C., receiving the Superior Service Award. He was general manager of the Garkane Power Association, located in Richfield, Utah, and served for 20 years as the general manager of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District located in Orem, Utah. Lynn has been national director of the National Resources Association; president, Utah Water Users Association; national director, National Water Resource Congress; and president, Colorado River Water Users Association.
Lynn received the Bureau of Reclamation's prestigious Citizen Award in 1985.
Lynn was an active, life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Bishop, Stake High Councilor, Elders Quorum President, and YM President.
Lynn's positive attitude, gifts of patience, wisdom, and character will be missed and always appreciated.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma of Sandy, Utah; daughters, Linda Stone (Edgar) of Portland, Oregon; and Diane Babcock (Bruce) of Mukilteo, Washington; son, Kevin L. Ludlow (Kitt) of Sandy, Utah; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Dr. Lynn D. Stewart was a surgeon. He practiced in Payson, Utah, and served as mayor of Payson for several terms.
The Salt Lake Tribune
April 3, 1942Payson - Wendell Lee Stewart, 43, lifelong resident of Benjamin, died Wednesday at the family residence after a year's illness of heart trouble.
Born June 15, 1898 (sic), at Benjamin, Mr. Stewart was a son of Luther K. and Kathryn Haskell Stewart. He married Fay Kaye at Farmington August 19, 1918. A successful farmer, he also operated a school bus from Benjamin to Spanish Fork before his illness. Mr. Stewart was an active worker in the Benjamin LDS ward.
Surviving are his widow and five sons, Rex K., Wendell Bruce, Paul and Karl Stewart of Benjamin and Maurice K. Stewart of Compton, Cal.; two daughters, Leah Jean and Elaine Stewart of Benjamin; two brothers and two sisters, Luther K. Stewart and Mrs. Walter Walter H. Ludlow of Benjamin, Dr. L.D. Stewart of Payson and Mrs. G.A. Rone of Nephi.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
November 4, 2004Thelma Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 and is now reunited with her eternal companion.
She was born August 8, 1921 in Lake Shore, Utah to James Henry Graves and Edna Rosella Hadfield. She was the third of six children and attended school and grew up in Springville, Utah. She married Rex K. Stewart, Sr. in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 28, 1942. They made their home and raised their family in Benjamin, Utah. She is the loving mother of four children: Rex K. (Peggy) Stewart, Jr. of Salem, Utah; Steven G. (Paula) Stewart of Bountiful, Utah; Sharon Ann (Gordon) Gillman of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; and Brad L. Stewart of Bountiful, Utah.
Thelma's life was devoted to her husband, children, and close friends. We are very privileged and blessed to have her as our mother. She served faithfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her entire life, and blessed her family with a strong testimony. After Rex retired, they worked in the Provo LDS Temple and the Family History Center in Spanish Fork where she continued to serve after Rex's death. Thelma also served at the Provo Missionary Training Center.
She is survived by her four children; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; in addition to her brothers, Norman Graves, Ron Graves, and her sister Emma Mason.
She was teased by her husband and children throughout her life and through it all developed a wonderful sense of humor.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
August 18, 2013Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Leah Jean Stewart Walker, 89, of Spanish Fork passed away after a short illness, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 16, 2013. She was born in Benjamin, Utah March 14, 1924 to Wendell L. and Faye Kay Stewart. Leah was educated in the Benjamin and Spanish Fork Schools, graduating from Spanish Fork High School.
Leah married Lynn Rawlins Walker June 13, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was devoted to her family. She loved unconditionally and supported her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in every activity. She will be remembered for her fun loving ways and her great sense of humor.
Together with her husband Lynn, Leah founded and established Walker Family Mortuaries and labored with him, dedicating her whole life to supporting her family in the business. Leah loved to paint and was a talented artist. She was a member of the Athelians Women's Club and was an avid Bridge player. A resident of Spanish Fork for most of her life, Leah loved the community and the people. She belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various callings throughout her life.
Leah is survived by her children, Betty Lyn (David) Hull, Salem; Stewart (Annie) Walker, Springville; LaJeanne (Lynn) Baadsgaard, Benjamin; and Allyn (Marsha) Walker, Spanish Fork. She leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild who all adore her. She is also survived by her brother Karl Stewart of Corona, CA; brother-in-law Ivan Bradford, Corona,CA; and sister-in-law, Barbara Firmage Stewart, Modesto, CA. She is honored by her family and will be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn; her parents; a great grandson, Darren Partridge; four brothers, Bruce, Maurice, Rex, Paul; and her sister, Elaine Bradford.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
August 16, 2015Lewis "Ivan" Bradford, 88, of Irvine, CA, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife of 30 years, Cosima, and his children.
Ivan was born on July 14, 1927 in Spanish Fork, UT, to Lewis Sylvester Bradford and Myrtle Braithwaite Bradford. Ivan was the oldest of seven children. He had one sister, Clara and five step brothers, Frank, Walden, Gordon, Ray and Roy. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and cherished his faith, family and friends. Growing up in Utah, he learned to love hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School.
In 1945 Ivan married Elaine Stewart and they started their family. Their son Wendell was born in Payson, UT. They moved to Southern California where David was born and Gaylene followed. In Utah, Ivan developed a strong work ethic, which he carried throughout his life. He started his career in California as a diesel mechanic and worked his way to the top. In 1985 he helped launch a family business, Foothill Engineering and Dewatering with his sons and brother in law. Ivan was always eager to help out family and friends. He offered jobs to many and expected hard work in return.
After he married Cosima in 1985, he moved to Irvine and enjoyed family life with his stepdaughter Christine. Family was always the center of his life. Ivan was a loving husband, and cherished the time he could spend with children and grandchildren.
Ivan was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Stewart, his only sister Clara, his second wife, Jan Messeri and granddaughter, Rhonda Bradford.
He is survived by his wife, Cosima Bradford, his children, Wendell, David, and Gaylene, and stepchildren Christine, Ron and Steve, ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
October 31, 2008Paul Franklin Stewart
10/29/1928 - 10/24/2008Beloved husband of Barbara F. Stewart, loving father of Sharlene Stewart, DeAnne Stewart, and Glen A. Stewart, preceded in death by son, Robert P. Stewart, beloved grandfather to Abraham P. Martin, Rachelle Barrett, and Kate Solomon, great grandfather of Jonas A. Barrett, Paul Franklin Stewart was born October 29, 1928 in Benjamin, Utah, the sixth of seven children to Wendell Lee and Faye Stewart. Paul was raised in Benjamin and Spanish Fork, Utah. This is where he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Firmage.
After high school graduation, Paul served in World War II during the Korean War in the Marine Corp. After his marine service, he returned to Utah to graduate from Brigham Young University with a degree in Accounting. This is where Paul and Barbara married and started their family. They then moved to California to add to their family and raise their children. Paul was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was employed by Flintkote/Gemstar/Western Stone for 25 years as the cement and lime division controller.
Paul's life was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and close friends. He was known to be warm, personable, and a great tease, especially to all the youth and children he served in various callings he held in the LDS church. Paul was an avid sports fan, especially of BYU football. He enjoyed and excelled at playing golf and working in his vegetable garden.
The Daily Herald
November 6, 1928Mrs. Zella Thomas, wife of William Thomas, well known farmer of Leland, died at her home Sunday morning after a lingering illness. She was a daughter of Monroe and Arvilla Haskell Potter and was born at Payson, March 10, 1880.
She married Alexander Moffat about 1900 and they made their home principally at Spanish Fork. Mr. Moffat died about 10 years ago and three years later she married William Thomas who survives her.
She leaves two sons by her first marriage, Percy and Clarence Moffat. She is survived also by four step-children, Blair and Aletha Thomas of San Francisco, Calif; Koyle Thomas of Loa Angeles and Ilene Thomas, Spanish Fork; one grandchild, her aged mother, Mrs. Arvilla Potter of Payson; one brother, Charles Potter of Payson; and a sister, Mrs. Dora Wilson of Payson.
The Spanish Fork Press
September 8, 1921Alexander Moffat, more familiarly known in Spanis Fork as "sandy" Moffat, died yesterday at noon at his home in Second ward of miner's consumption, from which he had been suffering for the past year.
Mr. Moffat was born in Scotland 43 years ago. He came to Utah when he was eight years old, made his home with Mr. and Mrs, James W. Thomas, pioneers of Utah. who adopted him as their son.
He recxeived his education in the public schools of Utah, except that he took a course of several years at Park College, Missouri.
Mr. Moffat married Zella Potter of Payson in March 1900. They made their home here except for about eight years that they lived in Eureka where Mr. Moffat engaged in mining. Mr. Moffat was mostly engaged in agricultural persuits here.
Besides his aged foster parentd, the deceased is survived by his wife and two sons, Perry and Clarence.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
May 9, 1995Thelma Marie Olson Thomas, age 90, died May 7, 1995.
She was born July 11, 1904 in Provo, Utah to William F. and Laura Young Olson. Married Perry M. Thomas June 4, 1924 in Provo, Utah. He preceded her in death September 12, 1982.
Survived by two daughters, Shirley (Ernie) Crowley, Three Rivers, Calif.; Zella (Robert) Shaw, Salt Lake City; three grandchildren, Randy and Brent Shaw; Steve Crowley; five great-grandchildren, Marques, Brian, Kelli, April and Courtney Shaw.
Preceded in death by a son, Rex Thomas.
57405. Clarence Alexander Thomas
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
May 12, 1991Clarence A. (Tommy) Thomas, age 81, died May 10, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born May 14, 1909 in Mammoth, Utah to Alexander Clarence and Zella Potter Thomas. Married Geneve Gibbs on May 14, 1936 in Salt Lake City, later solemnized in Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Tommy operated the C. A. Thomas Insurance Agency for 40 years. He was Manager and Trombonist of the Salt Lake City Municipal Band for 33 years. Prominent leader in Square and Round Dance activities in Utah. Nationally recognized in amateur photography. High Priest in the Capitol Hill 1st Ward. Longtime choir president and stake dance director. He loved to travel with his family.
Survived by his wife of Salt Lake City; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Darryl W. and Susan Kleven Thomas, Salt Lake City; two grandchildren, Rachel and Sarah; a sister, Mrs. Ernest (Allie) Smith of Kanab, Utah; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Thomas.
Preceded in death by a brother Perry M. Thomas.
Believe Retta was adopted by Orrice Wilson and Dora Potter.
Northern Wyoming Daily News (Worland, WY)
October 29, 2015H. Curtis Larsen, age 99, of Meeteetse, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at West Park Hospital, Cody, WY. Curtis was born to Helen Hag- bery Larsen and Henry C. Larsen May 31, 1916, on the family ranch on Wood River southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming. He attended grade school at the Dick Creek School. Following eighth grade graduation he went to work on the family ranch, where he remained the rest of his working life chronicling the decades with daily journal entries and countless photographs.
Curtis rodeoed during his younger years, riding saddle broncs in the 30's and 40's. Many have said that he could have made a career in rodeo, but he felt he was needed on the ranch. He was an exceptional horse hand. He both loved and respected them and had high regard for their role in the work of the ranch. Curtis did not embrace the ranch's transition from horse power to the machine age and resisted the change as long as he possibly could. For many years after the haying was done primarily with tractors and machine, Curtis could be found scatter raking the fields with a favorite team of horses and a dependable dump rake. Despite the ranch having cars and trucks, Curtis did not learn to drive until he was past 30. When he finally decided that he would take on the task he often reacted to the need to slow down or stop the vehicle by hollering "whoa" rather than stepping on the brake and clutch. However, he was quite upset when he had to give up driving in his late 90's due to failing eyesight.
Being a cowman was a second nature for Curtis. He had a great understanding of livestock and how they should be handled. He recognized individual cows, knew their habits and could get a cow to do anything he wanted with calm and uncanny ease. Curtis epitomized the American Cowboy: hard working, hard playing, with generosity and a willingness to help others. He loved to tell stories of the life he had lived and always did so accompanied with a hearty laugh that captured those listening. Curtis was also an avid letter writer and kept distant family and friends abreast of all that was happening on the Wood River ranch in his vivid style.
Curtis married Retta Niles in 1952. She passed away in 1985. He was a past member of the Meeteetse Cattlemen's Association and Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. On September 27, 2015 he was honored by his induction into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame along with his late brother, Ralph.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Retta; brothers, John and Ralph; sister, Ethel Moody and sister-inlaw, Janet Larsen .
He is survived by brother-in-law, John "Jay" Moody; two nephews; Dr. Mervin (Nada) Larsen and Jay R. (Connie) Moody, and four nieces; Helen Larsen (Doug Pearce), Karen (Dr. Bill) Gould, Sharen (Randy) Kruger, Linda "Abby" (Richard) Herman, their families, and a multitude of close friends.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
February 22, 1999Keith Jack Shuler died February 20, 1999, in Salt Lake City.
He was born September 3, 1916, in Payson, Utah, to David and Dors Wightman Shuler. Keith married Maxine Wilson.
He loved to golf, often playing 36 holes a day. As his health deteriorated, he cut back to 18 holes. He was instrumental in the development of Elk Ridge City. He was very proud of the development and the Gladstan Golf Course.
Keith is survived by his son, Dennis (Colette) Shuler of Payson; two granddaughters, Michelle Shuler of Las Vegas, and Susan Kay Pixton of Salt Lake City; one brother, Sterling Hal Shuler.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
December 18, 1998Keith M. Wilson, age 73 of Payson, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 1998.
He was born December 24, 1924 in Payson, Utah, a son of Orrice Hyrum and Dora Potter Wilson. He married Mary Gurtowsky in 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 1978. He married Jean Fisher in 1982 in Wichita, Kansas. They happily lived in Wichita; Chicago; and LaCrosse, Wisconsin for six years, at which time Jean suffered from a massive stroke, followed by a seizure and lesser strokes over the next couple of years. Keith cared for her 24 hours a day for five years until she had to have constant professional care and she opted to go to a facility in Dallas, Texas to be near her children. Keith moved back to his birthplace of Payson. In 1993, he married his childhood classmate, and lifelong friend and confidant, Verdene Ellsworth Page. They enjoyed each other's company in their autumn years and contributed to one another's well being until the end.
Keith served in the Merchant Marines during World Ward II in the Pacific and Atlantic; and as a Corporal, in the U.S. Army for for years during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Verdene of Payson; two sons, Michael (Wendy), Wingdale, New York; Patrick, Salt Lake City; a grandson, Cody Wilson, Ogden; a granddaughter, Emma Wilson, Wingdale, New York; a step-son, Max (Sandy) Page, Reno, Nevada. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Retta Larson and Maxine Lipscomb.
57415. Gladys Fern Oberhansley
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
March 19, 2001Fern Oberhansly Tanner, only one month from her 101st birthday, passed away in Sandy, Utah March 16, 2001.
Fern was born April 21, 1900 to John Edward and Almina Ursula Spencer Ober-hansly in Payson, UT. She attended Payson High School and Brig-ham Young University. She married Eldon Haws Tanner Dec. 5, 1930 and was later divorced. Fern taught school in Mon-tana; and Nebo, Provo, and Carbon County School Districts in Utah. She later worked for War Assets in Salt Lake City then moved to Spanish Fork and worked for the Bureau of Reclamation until she retired.
Fern had a great love and zest for life. She was an accomplished pianist, and loved dancing. She was a ballroom dancer until she was seventy-six years old. She also had a great love of books. From the time she was four years old until she died she always had a book in her hands. Fern was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ and served in many capacities. She served as a drama director and presented many plays and road shows in her ward. In her eighties she taught Relief Society and gave beautiful lessons. She learned the art of calligraphy and made beautiful charts for display. Also in her eighties she learned to use the computer and did extraction work for the Church. She never stopped learning all of her life.
She is dearly loved by her family. She had a great affinity for children and teen-agers. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren adored her and were very proud of her. She raised her three daughters alone and sacrificed much for their sakes.
Fern is survived by her daughters, Paula (Robert) Graham, Janice (J Rulon) Nelson, Marcia (Brent) Thompson; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Fern is the last survivor of one sister and four brothers, but is remembered and loved by her nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by three great-grandchildren, Andrew and Daniel Graham, and Elizabeth Sanford.
57418. Curtis Cornell Oberhansley
The Daily Herald
June 5, 1987Curtis Cornell Oberhansley, 76, of Spanish Fork, died Thursday, June 4, 1987 at the home of his son in Orem.
He was born July 25, 1910 to John Edward and Ursula Lavinia Spencer Oberhansley. He married Alliw Bowen June 26, 1937 in Elko, Nev. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He received his education in the Payson City schools. He owned and operated his cattle ranch in the Burdseye area. He served on thr board of the Bank of Spanish Fork. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, Strawberry Water Users Association, and past member of the Spanish Fork Lions.
He was a High Priest in the LDS Church at the time of his death.
He enjoyed horses.
Survivors include his wife of Orem; one son, one daughter: Mrs. David (Colleen) Hallam, Pleasant Grove; Jeffery C. Oberhansley, Orem; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Fern O. Tanner, Salt Lake City.
He was prededed in death by one son, Kurt Oberhansley.
Standard Examiner
February 2, 2003Frances Child Oberhansly, 86, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 after a long illness. Born June 24, 1916 in Tremonton, Utah to Joseph W. Child and Cora Ann Waldron Child. Graduated from Weber County High School.
Married Don (Bud) Spencer Oberhansly on February 26, 1940 in California. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1971.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. Some of her many joys were cooking, baking pies and bread for neighbors and friends, writing poetry, ceramics, refinishing antiques, gardening, and visiting with her many friends. She delighted in seeing her grandchildren grow up, and they will always remember her for the wisdom she imparted to them.
She is survived by two brothers: Walt Child, Riverdale, UT., Eldon Child, St. George, UT.; one sister, Ethel Burt, Cedar City, UT.; her three children: Sandra (David) Burton, Vicki (Dale) Fischer, and Scott (Brenda) Oberhansly; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kent C. Child.
The Daily Herald
December 11, 1992Beatrice Ione Spencer Stade, 80, of Payson, died Thursday, December 10, 1992 at Hales Care Center in Spanish Fork.
She was born December 11, 1911 at Payson, a daughter of John Henry and Martha Ellen Pritchett Spencer.
She married Arthur G. Stade in 1941 at Reno, Nevada.
She graduated from Payson High School and was instrumental in holding class reunions. Following high school she worked in Salt Lake City for seven years to help sustain her family during the depression. She was an accomplished artist and completed hundreds of beautiful works.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and participated and taught in the organizations for many years. She patterned her life after gospel principles and desired that her family do the same. She was very active in genealogy and research for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur, of Payson; three daughters: Jeanie Sorenson, Santa Clara, Utah; Colleen Mueller, Pleasanton, California; and Rosalie Stade of San Jose, California; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters: Sterling Bus Spencer Louis Luke Spencer and Jack Spencer, all of Payson; Donna Snow and Virginia Johnson, both of Salt Lake.
She was preceded in death by a son, and two brothers, Harold and Clarence Spencer.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
February 15, 2009Donna Spencer Snow 1914 ~ 2009
Our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away February 13, 2009 at the age of 94. She was born on April 5, 1914 in Payson, Utah to John Henry Spencer and Martha Ellen Pritchett.
She married Clyde E. Snow on June 12, 1935. They have been together 73 years. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple June 11, 1952.
Donna loved people and people loved her! She was a wonderful Mom and Grandmother. She was blessed with a quick wit that lifted and delighted all who came in contact with her. She was a selfless and devoted friend with a gift for listening. She always found the brighter side of life and helped many in need. Donna was a hard worker all her life. She enjoyed taking the bus downtown to Salt Lake City to work. She managed Nations Creations retail store for many years and worked for ZCMI for over 20 years. The excitement of the city was energizing to her. She loved including her family and friends in the activities of downtown; whether it was shopping for clothes, eating at the sandwich shop in the basement of ZCMI, walking through the flowered grounds of Temple Square, standing in line to see the ZCMI candy windows, or sitting in front of the Bee Hive House to watch the 24th of July Parade. She never missed a year of going to the parade for over 50 years.
Donna had a touch of class in everything she did. Some of her favorite things were cooking and feeding her family, oil painting, home decoration, gardening, playing games, and quietly slipping someone a few extra dollars. She was active in the LDS Church, serving in many capacities, and especially loved teaching the youth. Donna and her husband served two years in the North Carolina Raleigh Mission. She also volunteered on Thursday's at the Salt Lake Temple for 23 years retiring at the age of 90. She was devoted to her faith and was a shining example to others.
She is survived by her husband Clyde Snow; sons Don (Evelyn) Snow, Jack Snow; daughters Debbie (Craig) Ames, Lori (Howard) Layton; 12 grandchildren, Diane Linderman, Dan (Amber) Snow, Joe Snow, Portia (Dee) Snow, Tricia Snow, Cassidy (Bryan) Brooks, Christopher (Sarah) Ames, Jill Ames, Zachary Ames; Clay, Lisa, and Greg Layton; and 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother (Bus) Sterling (Lora) Spencer, Jack (Jerry) Spencer, and Virginia Johnson.
The Deseret News
November 22, 2009.Our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on November 19, 2009 at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. He resided at 1107 North Colorado Street (1340 West) in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah at the time of his death.
He was born April 24, 1912 in Provo, Utah to Spencer James Snow and Edna V. Quigley.
He married Donna Fern Spencer on June 12, 1935. They enjoyed seventy-three years of marriage together until Donna's passing last February. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 11, 1952.
Clyde had a deep rich baritone voice and enjoyed singing and shared his talent often at church, in plays, and at social functions. He loved all sports, hunting, fishing, and especially golf. He even started skiing again with his grandkids at age seventy-five.
Clyde loved his family and especially enjoyed playing competitive games with them. He worked in many fields; mining in Eureka, professional painting, but excelled as a salesman working twenty-five years for Prudential Insurance and later for Castletons and Nordstroms.
Clyde was active in the LDS Church. He served an Eastern States Mission during the depression and another mission with his wife in the Raleigh North Carolina Mission. He also served as a Bishop, High Councilor, Temple worker, and loved to teach the Gospel Doctrine class.
Clyde is survived by his sons Don (Evelyn) Snow, Jack Snow; daughters Debbie (Craig) Ames, Lori (Howard) Layton; twelve grandchildren, Diane Linderman, Dan (Amber) Snow, Joe Snow, Portia (Dee Brewer) Snow, Tricia Snow; Cassidy (Bryan) Brooks, Christopher (Sarah) Ames, Jill Ames, Zachary Ames; Clay, Lisa, and Greg Layton; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
May 18, 2010Sterling Leon Spencer
Our family Patriarch was reunited with his Father in Heaven and his eternal companion, Maxine, on May 13, 2010. He was 93 years of age.
He was born September 9, 1916 in Payson, Utah to John Henry Spencer and Martha Ellen Pritchett, and has been a life long resident of Payson, the city he loved.
Dad fell in love with and married his High School sweetheart, Maxine Stark, (at the ripe old age of 17) on February 8, 1934. They were then sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on May 7, 1935. Together they had five children: Claudine Benson, Spanish Fork; Sterling Leon Jr., (deceased); Stanley J. (Marilyn), Blaine H. (Linda), Payson; Marcene (Dee) Warren, Draper. Step-children: Nedra Grover; Brenda (Dr. David) Bennion; Robert (Cara) Rowley, all of Payson; Loretta (Dr. Darrell) Stacey, Orem. Mom preceded him in death on February 12, 1994. He later married Lora Rowley on August 23, 2003, and they have had several wonderful years together.
Hard work was never something that he shied away from. He thinned beets while in his youth, then Stan Wilson's Root Beer Stand and Bye Staheli's Restaurant. After marriage he cooked at the State Mental and Infirmary. Dad and his brother Harold owned a potato chip factory. He opened his own cafe, called the Dinnerette, in Payson. There were several sheet metal shops that he worked at before opening his own shop called Spencer Sheet Metal. He wasn't busy enough so he opened Spencer's Home Furnishings as wel
Sports was something that Dad enjoyed, excelling in track, football and basketball in High School. He played baseball on a city league team that did very well and softball was played into his adult life. When he was a little older, golf caught his fancy and he became good enough to win six medals at the Senior games, he played into his 92nd year. The Gladstan Golf Course and Club House are here today because of his dedication. Many hours of hard work and a lot of his own money made it happen.
Dad was an active member of the LDS Church, holding many callings through his life. Counselor in two Bishoprics, Bishop, Stake High Council for many years, ward and home teacher for most of his life.
Survived by: wife Lora; four children; four step-children,;13 grandchildren; 39 great-grand children and 5 great-great-grandchildren. 21 Step-grandchildren and 21 step-great-grandchildren. Also his siblings, Jack (Geri) Spencer, Payson and Virginia Johnson of Taylorsville.
Preceded in death by: his mother and father; wife Maxine; son, Sterling; brothers, Harold; Clarence; Luke and sisters, Beatrice Stade; Donna Snow; grandchild, Geordie Spencer; step-grandchildren, Kevin and Barbara Close and Jeni Bennion Green..
Walker Funeral Home
John Douglas "Jack" Spencer
1925 - 2017Jack was born March 22, 1925, in Payson, Utah, to John Henry and Martha Ellen Pritchett Spencer.
When he returned from serving in the United States Navy, he met Geraldine "Geri" Sanford and was married August 12, 1946. They were later sealed in the Logan Utah LDS Temple and had both of their sons, Douglas Jay and Kent D. Spencer, sealed to them. Jack was a lifelong resident of Payson was never afraid of hard work as he built a sheet metal shop, a sport center, western wear store, a mobile home lot, and two Jack Frost Drive Inns. He also built several homes, Spencer's Apartment Complexes and was involved with racing horses from coast to coast. Loving husband, father and friend, John "Jack" Spencer, was reunited with his Father in Heaven on October 22, 2017. He was 92 years of age.
Survived By: His wife, Geri; his sons: Douglas and Kent Spencer; and his sister, Virginia Johnson.
Preceded In Death By: His father and mother, sisters: Beatrice Stade and Donna Snow; brothers: Harold, Clarence, Luke and Bus.
The Daily Herald
December 27, 1987Magna - Zelma Elmer, 83, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1987, in a West Valley care center of causes incident to age.
She was born April 2, 1904 in Payson to John H. and Lydia Spencer Elmer. She married Robert E. Hales, June 27, 1923. He died June 24, 1956. She married Clarence LeRoy Elmer, Jan. 10, 1964. He died Dec. 23, 1976.
She served an LDS Mission in Georgia, 1961-63. She taught all church auxiliaries. She served as a counselor and president in the Relief Society. She was a singer and a temple worker.
Survivors include three children: Mrs. John (Bernice) Evans, Magna; Lynn Hales, Pleasanton, Calif.; Mrs. Dalre (Carma) Evans, Cedar City; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Dean Elmer, Payson; Mrs, Maxine Black, Orem.
The Daily Herald
May 12, 1974Payson- Lyle Elmer Coon, 65, of Payson, died Saturday morning in the Payson hospital of a heart attack.
She was born Oct. 22, 1908 in Payson to John H. and Lydia Spencer Elmer. She married James R. Coon on April 3, 1933 in Salt Lake City, and the marriage was solemnized later in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Mrs. Coon was active in the Relief Society as a counselor and also worked in the Primary. She was a member of the :aNesta Chorus and of Beta Cultus Club.
Survivors include her hysband, one son and one daughter, Stephen L. Coon and Mrs. Neil D. (Jane) Schaerrer, Vienna, Austria; seven grandchildren; jer mother, Orem; four brothers and vtwo sisters, J. Clark Elmer, Fort Brass, Calif.; Marion Elmer, Bliss Elmer, Dean Elmer, and Mrs. LeRoy (Zelma) Elmer, all of Payson and Mrs. Don (Maxine) Zephens, Tooele.
The Daily Herald
October 12, 1986Salt Lake City - John Clark Elmer, 76, formerly of Payson, died Friday, Oct. 10, 1986 in a Salt Lake City Hospital.
He was born Aug. 10, 1910 in Payson to John Harvey and Lydia Spencer Elmer. He married Norma Erlandson Feb. 20, 1934 in Payson. The marriage was later solomnized in The Salt Lale Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He began his married life in the poultry business, and later established a small fruit farm and retail lumber business, completing home, commercial and governmen buildings throughout central and southern Utah.
Politics was always a part of his life. He was elected justice of the peace in Payson in 1934 and was appointed to the Utah County planning commision from 1943-1952. He was elected in 1949 to the Utah County Commision and later elected to the Payson city Council from 1961-1963.
He was appointed Utah County roads superintendent from 1963-65. He was appointed in 1965 the B and C road fund administrator for the Utah Department of Highways by Gov. Calvin L. Rampton. He subsequently served as publiv relations director anbd later administrative assistant to the director prior to his retirement in 1973.
He was active in many civic organizations, including the Jaycees serving as Payson president and vice president of the Utah State Jaycees. He was also president of the Kiwanis of Payson and Cottonwood and lieutenant governor for Division One of Kiwanis International Utah Idaho District.
An Eagle Scout, he served for five years in the Utah National Parks Boy Scouts Council.
Active in the LDS Church, he served in many positions throughout his life, including the Sunday School leadership and teaching roles. He was active in his priesthood quorums in Payson and in the Holliday and capitol Hills wards.
With his wife, he served an LDS mission to Northern California from 1973-75.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter, C., Erland Elmed, J. Stanley Elmer, Lewell C. Elmer and Frances E. Ulrich, all of Salt Lake City; four gradchildren; two sisters and a brother, Zelma Hales Elmer, Maxine Stevens, and S. Dean Elmer.
The Daily Spectrum
January 5, 1994Payson, Utah - Faye Depew Elmer, age 79, of Payson, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 1994 at Mountain View Hospital.
She was born August 8, 1914 at Payson, a daughter of Charles and Minnie Marie Simmons Depew.
She married Marion Richards Elmer, Dec. 24, 1935 in Provo, Utah. Theie marriage was later solomnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died March 13, 1986.
Faye attended Payson schools, graduating from Payson High School. She worked as a medical receptionist for Dr. Robert Hogan for 12 years. She was secretary for Payson City Police Chief Jim Box for five years.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons and their spouses: Kathyrn and Ben Cloward, Sharon and Duane Lindley, all of Payson; R. Lane and DeAnna Elmer od Santa Clara, Utah; Kevin M. and Helen Elmer of Payson; 13 grandchildren and 16 hreat-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister: Max Depew and Jack Depew both of Payson, and Beth Strong of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
January 17, 2010Jane Beckstead Elmer
1920 ~ 2010On the early evening of January 14, 2010 our mom met our dad to dance on Heaven's floors.
She was born June 13, 1920 along with her twin sister, June, in South Jordan, Utah to Elmer Byrum and Ida Bertha Goosman Beckstead.
She married her sweetheart Bliss S. Elmer June 16, 1938 in Magna, Utah. They raised their family and made their home in Payson for 66 years. Their marriage was sealed in the Provo LDS Temple. He passed away December 9, 1982.
Jane graduated from Cyrpus High School. She was employed at Christensen's Department Store for 27 years. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities including an ordinance worker at the Provo Temple for 7 years. Her life was blessed by her association to her grandchildren. She was not only "Grandma Jane" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but to all their friends.
Survivors include: her children, Barbara Butler, Spanish Fork; Judy (Darwin "Dub") Barnes, Payson; Mark (Diana) Elmer, Bicknell; 9 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Dell (Jan) Beckstead, Riverton; brother and sisters-in-law, Ivan Anderson, Salt Lake City; Afton Elmer, Payson, Maxine Stevens, Orem and many nieces and nephews. Also a very dear friend, Jean Wilson.
She was preceded in death by: her husband; a son-in-law, Jim Butler; 2 grandsons; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Verl Beckstead; sisters, Leah Reynolds, her best friend and twin sister, June Ostler, and Verlene Anderson.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
November 20, 2011Afton Elmer, age 94 of Payson, completed her earthly mission on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
Afton was born, September 15, 1917, in Lake Shore, Utah to Ernest James and Nadia May Hall Huff. She attended schools in Lake Shore and Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School.
She and Spencer Dean Elmer were married the 16th of July, 1938. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they had 4 children: son, Gary Dean; daughter, Glenna; son, Lee Wayne and a daughter, Kay Lyn.
Afton was a great home-maker and always had a neat and tidy house. She loved to make chocolate chip cookies for the grandkids and anyone else that dropped by to visit. Her specialty was banana cream pie, which would melt in your mouth. On Thanksgiving, we will always remember Afton for her delicious pies. Afton was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities. She and Dean would set a goal each year of doing a least 100 endowments for the dead and usually exceeded their goal. Many lives have been touched by their great examples and she will be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by: a son, Gary Dean; a daughter, Kay Lyn; her husband, Spencer Dean Elmer; her brothers, Max, Earl, Faye; a sister, Rhea Argyle; grandson, Kevin Dean Losser and great-grandson, Colby Kolmer.
She is survived by her children, Glenna (Neil) Losser and son, Lee Wayne (Susan) Elmer and a sister-in-law, Leah Huff.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
March 31, 2010Maxine Elmer Stevens passed peacefully from this realm of existence to the next on Friday, March 26th at 1:26 P.M. at her home in Orem with her son/care-giver Randy at her side.
She was born June 26, 1926 in Payson, Utah to John Harvey and Lydia Catherine Spencer Elmer. She married Don Eugene Stevens on January 9, 1946.
Maxine graduated from Payson High School in 1944. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she had served in many callings. She had a Testimony of The Gospel.
Maxine and Don had 4 children: Leslie Dawn (Richard) Warner, Kearns; Alan (deceased) Stevens; Paul Eugene (Angela) Stevens, Texas; Randy Scott Stevens, Orem.
As a youth she enjoyed bicycling, skating & swimming. As an adult she was a proficient bowler and loved to crochet. She taught herself how to play the organ and harmonica. She wanted everyone to know that she had her own teeth! She loved the "Maxine" cartoon because she identified with that character!
After high school she moved to Salt Lake where she lived and worked at the VA Hospital in the X-Ray Department. After marriage, she worked for the Tooele Army Depot as a Purchasing Agent and retired in 1974. She and Don then moved to Orem, and she lived there until her death.
She was a friend to all she met, and she had a tremendous memory. She was a very generous person, giving too many over the years. She loved her family, and all those who were a part of her life. She had respect for her doctors, nurses, home teachers and visiting teachers. She said "Special Thanks" to Perry and Keith at Macey's Pharmacy.
Survived by: Leslie, Paul and Randy; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Afton Elmer.
Preceded by her husband Don (1981), son Alan (1989) and all of her brothers and sisters: Zelma (B ob) Hales, Lyle (Ben) Coon, Clark (Norma) Elmer, Marion (Faye) Elmer, Bliss (Jane) Elmer, Dean (Afton) Elmer, and Gladys Elmer.
The Salt Lake Tribune
September 16, 1951Payson - Hyrum Ray Spencer, 62, lifelong Payson resident, died in a local hospital Friday afternoon of natural causes.
Mr, Spencer was born Sept. 20, 1888, in Payson, a son of John R. and Lavina Haskell Spencer. He was married April 19, 1911, to Minnie Provstgaard in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include his widow, Payson; four sons, Loran C. Spencer, Salt Lake City; Arlyan Spencer, Glenmilton Spencer and Ross J. Spencer, all of Payson; a daughter, Mrs. Deone F. Warren, Salt Lake Coty; 16 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs, John Oberhansley, Spanish Fork; Mrs. John Elmer, Payson; Mrs. Edwin Mills and Mrs. Mildred Pritchett, Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Guy Simonds, Burley, Ida.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
March 15, 2001Our loving mother and grandmother Beulah Freshwater Spencer, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Beulah was born February 8, 1912 in Provo, Utah to John and Phoebe Fresh-water. She married Loran C. Spencer on February 1, 1934 in Payson, UT. He pre-ceded her in death on April 26, 1990.
Beulah was an active member of the LDS Church and held various callings throughout the years. For many years, she was the vice-president of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and was heavily involved in their activities. Most importantly, she was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She especially loved her grandchildren and they loved her.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Woodland Park Care Center for their special care of Beulah.
Survivors include her son, John (Kathleen) Spencer of Salt Lake City; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; two brothers.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
February 26, 2006Arlyn Spencer was born July 23, 1915, in Payson, UT, to Hyrum Ray and Minnie Elizabeth Provstgaard Spencer. Arlyn passed away at home on Friday, February 24, 2006, at the age of 90 years.
Arlyn was the third child of a family of seven children. His parents, four brothers, and one sister preceded him in death: Loren, La Ray, Glen, Don, and Deon S. Warren Reece. Arlyn leaves behind one brother, Ross (Dora Mae) Spencer of Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Arlyn was an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served as a home teacher and supported many missionaries, as well as donated much of his time and equipment on many church welfare projects.
Arlyn attended Payson schools. He worked as a farm laborer and truck driver. He served his country in WWII and in the CCC camps. He experienced the depression years. He owned the first tractor backhoe in Payson, with which he dug many trenches and basements in Payson and the surrounding areas. He hauled coal for many years, making several trips per day to keep the churches, schools, and people of southern Utah County warm during the winter months. Arlyn was a natural mechanic, always taking extremely good care of his trucks, tractors, and cars.
Arlyn married Violet Josephine West, a beautiful farm girl from Palmyra, UT. They were married in Salt Lake City; their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. He loved his caring wife; they have served each other for 68 years. Arlyn enjoyed being with and serving his family. He loved us "all the same". We, their children, each appreciate their example.
Arlyn has left behind an amazing legacy, including his five children: Joe Lynn (Nona LeBaron) of Payson, Mont E. (Sandra Henline) of Payson, Jean (Roger) Holt of Payson, Joyce (Wayne) Childs of Mapleton, and Brad M (Rene Turpin) of Payson, 33 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, who all love and respect the great man that he was.
During his final weeks, Grandpa said over and over that he "loved them all the same, each one of them, and wanted them to always be pals". Good-bye for now, to a wonderful Husband, Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad, and Great-Great-Granddad.
September 21, 2008
Violet Josephine West Spencer, 93, died on Friday Sept. 19, 2008 at the ho
me of her granddaughter in Payson, with many of her loved ones at her bedside.She was born Nov. 4, 1914 in Spanish Fork, the third of four children, to Arthur Wesley and Harriet Nielsen West.
Josephine grew up with her siblings, James, Leona, and Afton, on the farm in Palmyra, Utah where she learned the value of hard work and also learned to hate weeds. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School and later met the love of her life, Arlyn Spencer. They were married in Salt Lake City on May 31, 1938 and sealed as a family in the Manti Temple on July 2, 1963. They were the parents to five beautiful children, three sons and two daughters.
Mom was a wonderful homemaker. She was a great cook and an accomplished seamstress, sewing clothes for her children and creating countless pieced quilts. She also crocheted many beautiful items which are a legacy to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Josephine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she taught Primary children for 26 years and was faithful visiting teacher for many years. She was a wonderful 4-H leader, teaching her daughters, youngest son, and their friends cooking, sewing, wood finishing and many other projects.
She loved to listen to BYU football and basketball games and was a devoted Utah Jazz fan. Josephine is survived by: her children, Joe Lynn and Nona Spencer, Mont and Sandy Spencer Jean and Roger Holt, all of Payson; Joyce and Wayne Childs, Mapleton; Brad and Rene Spencer, Payson; 33 grandchildren; 93 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her sweetheart of 68 years, Arlyn; her parents and her siblings.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
April 28, 1999Ilene Wilson Spencer, age 80, of Payson, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999 at Mtn. View Hospital in Payson, Utah.
She was born October 24, 1918 in Payson, a daughter of John Richard, Jr., and Jennie May Mitchell Wilson. She married Glen Milton Spencer, November 21, 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died May 1, 1983.
Ilene attended Payson City schools, and worked in the Nebo District Lunch program as lunch manager. She also worked at Hill Air Force Base and the Ogden Defense Depot for a number of years and earned many awards for outstanding service. She also served as a Pink Lady at Utah Valley Hospital. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Young Women and Sunday School Organizations, serving as Sunday School secretary for 15 years. She especially enjoyed family outings, cooking, camping, and arts and crafts. Her faith and endurance through many health problems have been an example to her family and all who knew her.
She is survived by four children: Janice (Eldon Lee) Wood, Glen Ray Spencer, and Richard Spencer, all of Payson; Sharon (Rickey G.) Lamb, of Arizona; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; four brothers and a sister: Ralph, Shirley, and LaMar Wilson, all of Payson; Darrell Wilson, Springville; Edith Carter, of Spanish Fork, Utah; a foster brother, John Kinnear.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her twin sister, Irene Thomas.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
January 10, 2004BOUNTIFUL - Deon Spencer Warren Reese, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at South Davis Community Hospital.
Deon was born Nov. 7, 1921 in Burley, Idaho, to Hyrum Ray Spencer and Minnie Elizabeth Provstgaard.
She grew up in Payson,
Utah where she married Dean Theron Warren and settled in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Later in life she married Tom Reese who preceded her in death.
Deon was a steadfast member of the LDS church and in her own words has gone on to prepare her family's next home. Deon was kind to all and especially loved to hold, hug and kiss the little ones. She loved gardening and raised the most beautiful roses. Deon had many friends and loved ones. Some are here and some are with her now. Peace and comfort to all who shared her warm hugs, her smile with love, now in heaven above. She leaves a legacy of elegance, graciousness and love for her 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Surviving are two brothers, Arlyn (Josephine) Spencer, Ross (Dora Mae) Spencer; her children, Larry (Jytte), Doug (Jill), Val (Marilyn), Steve (Dianne) Warren and her daughter Susan (Jay) Jorgensen.
Deon was preceded in death by two brothers, Lorin and Glenn Spencer.
Deseret News
October 7, 2005BOUNTIFUL Dean Theron Warren, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Lakeview Hospital.
Dean was born August 6, 1919 in Salem, Utah to John Alva Warren and Jenny Hanks Underwood. He grew up in Salem, Utah where he married Deon Spencer of Payson. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She preceded him in death.
Dean enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served honorably in the pacific theater. Upon his return home he worked as a carpenter and later started his own concrete construction business. He built many reservoirs and other projects around the Salt Lake valley. He left a legacy of hard work and fair dealing. Dean loved to hold and hug grandkids; he has 22 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He had a soft heart for animals. He always had a dog and when possible, donkeys, chickens and cows. Dean's dog, Harvey, will greatly miss his friendship and love.
Dean is survived by one sister, Mrs. Roy (Maida) Despain; children, Larry (Jytte), Doug (Jill), Val (Marilyn), and Steve (Dianne) Warren; and daughter, Susan (Jay) Jorgensen.
Dean was preceded in death by sister, Coleen (Verl) Hutchings and brother, Vance Warren.
The Emery County Progress
December 1, 2009.Dora Mae Otten Spencer, age 80, passed away on November 24, 2009 while surrounded by her loving family in Lake Havasu, Arizona.
She was born December 4, 1928 in Kenilworth, Utah to Glen J. Otten and Dora Larsen. She married Ross J. Spencer on July 17, 1946 in Payson, Utah and their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple.
Dora Mae was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and she always felt it was a privilege and blessing to serve in many callings and capacities for her church and community.
When she was eleven years old, she moved with her parents and siblings to Salem, Utah, where she attended schools in Salem and Spanish Fork, Utah. She worked at Smith's Food King in Salt Lake City and for Mel Hanks and Sons in Salem, Utah for fourteen years. In 1988, she moved to Lake Havasu, where she worked for her son and daughter-in-law in the flooring business until she was diagnosed with cancer in 1998.
Mom expressed her deep love and respect for her faithful, supportive, always-at-her-side, sweetheart husband. She cherished and was dedicated to her precious children, grandchildren, great-grands, and she always loved and appreciated her extended family, and valued her old and new friends. She was happiest when doing for her family, whether it was cooking, sewing, or making a wonderful home, she was always concerned for the well-being of others.
In her later years, she felt blessed and grateful for the love, respect, care, and closeness our family gave to her and Dad and each other. Mom expressed how very grateful she was for her angel daughters, sons, and sister Katie, for the many hours of love, support, and encouragement throughout the years with all their loving nursing care to get through the tough times. The blessings and good times out merited the adversities.
She is survived by her loving husband Ross of sixty-three years; six wonderful children, Gayliene (Bill) Lund, Eddie (Marnell) Spencer, Sherrie (Vennie) Kraync, Kathy Spencer Stimpson, Chris Spencer, Lori (Frank) Pugliese; the best sister, Katie (Kay) Walker; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and expecting two great-great-grandchildren and one more great-grandchild.
Dora Mae was preceded in death by her parents, and son-in-law, Lynn Stimpson.
The Salt Lake Tribune
April 25, 1963Mrs. LaPreal Spencer Mills, 70, 1716 E. 3150 South, died of natural causes Wednesday 11 a.m. at home. Born March 16, 1893, Payson, to John R. and LaVina Haskell Spencer.
Married to Edmund R. Mills, 1909, Payson. He died Feb. 27, 1954.
Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors: son, daughters, Rex E., Mrs. George P. (June) Brown, both Salt Lake City; Mrs. Thomas T. (Dorothy) Shaw, Magna; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Guy (Hazel) Simons, Burley, Idaho; Mrs. Lynn (Mildred) Pritchett, Salt Lake City; Mrs. John (Lydia) Elmer, Payson.
The Salt Lake Tribune
February 23, 1954Edmund R. Mills, 64, 614 Wilson Ave., died Monday at 8 a.m. at American Smelter and Refining Co.'s Garfield Smelter of a heart ailment. He was born Dec. 10, 1889, in Benjamin, Utah County, to Robert C. and Sarah Ann Hone Mills.
He married LaPreal Spencer Dec. 29, 1909, in Payson.
Had worked for A. S. and R. for 33 years. He was a member of the L. D. S. Church.
Survived by his widow, Salt Lake City; son and two daughters, Rex E., Salt Lake City; Mrs. Dorothy M. Shaw, Magna, and Mrs. June L. Brown, Pocatello, Ida.; nine grandchildren, and a brother, Clarence, Magna.
The Deseret News
January 30, 1999Charles Thomas Shaw passed away January 29, 1999 in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born to Charles M. And LuPriel Clegg Shaw on October 14, 1909 in Blackfoot, Idaho. Tom moved to Ragtown in Magna, Utah when he was two years old. He met his wife, Dortha Mills, in Magna and was married in the Salt Lake Temple on May 28, 1930. They were married for 65 years when she died on September 12, 1996. He worked at Kennecott Copper for 40 years where he was a shift foreman.
He is survived by children, Lois (Nelson) Petersen, Margie (Merlin) Smith, and Terry (Sheila) Shaw; 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren; brother, LaMar Shaw; and sister, Lola Bailey. Preceded in death by parents, wife, one sister, and three brothers.
Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
July 15, 1997Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Elva Mern Mills, passed away peacefully at home July 14, 1997 following a long illness. Born Oct. 15, 1915 in Hyrum, Utah to Emma and Charles W. Shaw. Married her high school sweetheart, Rex E. Mills, on Sept. 23, 1935 in Magna, Utah; marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of Midvale 7th Ward. Mom's main joy in life was her family and home. Mom loved to have her family home and cook for them. She made the best pies in Midvale and loved to share them. Mom was happiest cleaning and cooking, and tending her flowers. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The family wishes to thank all of those who helped in the care of our mother; special thanks to Kim and Codi.Survived by children, Kent E. (Nellie) Mills, Diane (Bill) Stafford, Judi (Larry) Bowthorpe, Jack R. (Bardee) Mills; 12 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and sister, LaPriel Erickson.
Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.