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.
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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.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
December 12, 2007Doris Farnsworth Graham 10/22/1925~12/09/2007
Doris was born in Vernal, Utah to George S. and Thelma J. Beaver Farnsworth, who both died when she was 19. She was the oldest child at that time and the siblings were separated.
She was also preceded in death by husbands, Wendell H Christensen, Leslie V. Cook, Monte Standley and sister Viola Childs, brothers Alvin, Verl and Gordon Farnsworth.
She is survived by loving husband of 33 years, Walter "Chris" Graham, children Donna Molgard, Leland Christensen, Kenna (Charles) Hurst. Stepchildren Chris (Joan) Graham, Patricia (Bob) Swayzee, Kathleen (Brett) Hanson, Barbara Carnley, Cathy, Steven, and Terry Hayes; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and five siblings, the Farnsworth's; Ernest (Betty), Dell Ray (Carol), Lonnie (Shirley), Velva (Kenneth), Bentley, Lance (Myrna) Evans and Dell (Pat) Allred.
Doris loved life, always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. She loved gardening, decorating and crafts. She loved traveling, camping, and fishing with her spouse until her health prevented it. She wrote many poems and loved to sing. Doris was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Lincoln News Messenger
October 17, 1957Lester N. Standley, 35, died suddenly at his home at Third and H streets in Lincoln Saturday night. Coroner Francis E. West ordered an autopsy and death was found to be due to naturalcauses.
A native of Utah, Mr. Standley and his family had lived in Lincoln the past four years, coming here from Citrus Heights. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion post of Helper, Utah. He was employed as a carman for the Pacific Fruit Exchange in Roseville.
He is survived by his wife, Georgine Standley of Lincoln and four children, Elda Edna, Lester N., Jr., Melvin C., and Marvin E. Standley, all of Lincoln. His mother and stepfather are Mr. and Mrs. Pace Boyack of Helper, Utah. Brothers and sisters include Monte Standley of Helper, Utah, Earl B. Standley of Oregon, Mrs. Jacke E. Stone of Kenilworth, Utah, Franklin Pace Boyack of the U.S. Armed Forces, Mrs. Priscille Westenmskow of Salt Lake City, Miss Joanne Boyack, James Bruce Boyack and Pat Dennis Boyack, all of Helper, Utah
58796. Franklin Pace Boyack Jr.
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HELPER-Franklin Pace Boyack, Jr., age 68, passed away on Feb. 6, 2005 at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1936 in Provo to Franklin Pace Boyack, Sr. and Elda Ames. Married Jean Sunter, Feb. 23, 1962 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Pace was a longtime resident of Carbon County, where he worked for over 30 years with the railroad. He enjoyed camping, collecting canteens and railroad memorabilia. Pace loved animals and was the caretaker for all the cats in the neighborhood. He was very interested in history and served in the US Air Force. He enjoyed building, remodeling and he excelled at carpentry.
Pace loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed by all.
Survived by his wife, Jean Boyack, Helper; son, Tom and Johnna Boyack, Helper; daughter, Wendy and Colin Morf, Hillsborough, Calif.; granddaughters, Ashley and Rachel Boyack, both of Helper; two brothers and three sisters, Earl and Francis Standley, Campbell, Calif.; Jackie Stone, Huntington; Pricilia and John Westenskow, Price; Joan and John Piercy, Price; Pat and Mary Boyack, Helper.
Preceded in death by parents, three brothers, Monte and Lester Standley and Jim Boyack.
Sun Advocate (Price, UT)
January 15, 2018PRICE- John Andrew Westenskow, Sr., age 84, passed away January 12, 2018 at the University of Utah Medical Center surrounded by family.
Born July 18, 1933 in Latuda, Utah the only child to Andrew Ledrue and Josephine
Reese Westenskow. John attended Carbon College and was star center for the Eagles Basketball team. After graduating in 1953 he was drafted into the army and served at Fort Ord,
California as a "Remington Raider" (typist/company clerk). After his military service he returned to Price, found and married the love of his life Priscilla Boyack on February 4, 1956. Their marriage was solemnized December 19, 1964 in the Manti Temple.
John and Priscilla moved to Salt Lake City where John graduated from Stevens Henage College in Business Management. After two and a half years they returned to Price and had their first son John Jr. and three years later their second son Frank Drue.
After working for Price City for 5 years John then began his career at Utah Power and Light where he enjoyed reading meters and traveling the area. Always improving himself and learning, he later became a planner and customer service representative, retiring in 1991.
He was an avid fly fisherman and spent every summer in his childhood fishing the Yellowstone River in the Uintas with his father, mother, grandfather, extended family and most on the citizenry of Latuda. A tradition he truly loved and legacy he shared with his sons and grandchildren.
Every weekend during summers later in life, was spent having a wonderful time creating memories with family at the cabin in Scofield, building, boating, and, of course fishing.
Woodworking was his other passion. Not a family member or friend was left without a lovingly handcrafted gift or two. His favorite leisure pastimes were watching ball games (always with the sound off) and watching and re watching old cowboy serials and movies where the hero always wore a white hat, captured the bad guy, got the girl and rode off into the sunset.
Beyond all was his love for his wife and family. In contrast to his towering "5 foot 19 inch" stature and sometimes gruff demeanor he gently and tenderly gathered and doted over his grandchildren and great grandchildren, frequently gathering them around him in his big chair.
Survived by his darling wife of 62 years, Priscilla "Sibby"; his two sons, John Jr. (Sheri), Logan, UT, and Frank (Sylvia Yazzie), Price, UT; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Pollan, Logan, Jaimi (Brandon) Erwin, Price, Adam (Connie) Westenskow, Woods Cross, and Amy (Jono) Huppi, Salt Lake City, and 5 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents.
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HELPER - James Bruce Boyack, age 61, passed away Aug. 16, 2003 at his home in Helper.
He was born Jan. 6, 1942 to Franklin Pace and Elda Ames Boyack.
Jim attended schools in Carbon County, then enlisted and served honorably in the U.S. Navy on the USS Duncan, USS Kemper County, and the USS Diachenko. After returning home he began his railroad career as a carman with the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad and was a proud member of the Railroad Carmen of USTC459. IN 1984 he retired from the railroad and then devoted his time to his favorite hobby, custom cars. Jim was a proud member of the National Pinstripers of America Association, the Pinheads, and the Taildraggers. He was honored with three master craftsmen awards for his work with custom cars from the CC Riders, San Rafael Swell and Helper City Outlaw Car Clubs. He was co-founder of the Butch Cassidy Car Club and co-organizer of all 15 Helper Outlaw Car Shows in the Helper City Park on Father's Day weekend. Jim had hundreds of custom vehicles pass through his little garage in Helper and he loved them all. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, neighbors and other hot rod enthusiasts around the country.
Survived by daughters, Erin (Brett) Rowley, Leigh (Richard) Pierce, Summer (Jed) McBride, Patty (Phil) Pappas; son, James Bruce and wife (Kim); and Ike Lee; grandchildren, Rachel, Phil, Jordan, Chris, Austin, Cortland, Kylie, Connor, Danni, Dakota and Faithlynne; sisters, Jackie Stone, Pricilla (John) Westenskow, Joan (Jon) Piercy; brothers, Earl (Francis) Standley, Pace (Jean) Boyack Jr.,, Pat (Mary) Boyack. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Monty and Lester Standley.
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
January 30, 1997Roland D. Bellish, who worked for Tektonix as a die caster and a security guard, died Jan. 27, 1997, at age 74.
Mr. Bellish was born March 24, 1922, in Banks. He graduated from Banks High school and lived msot of his life near Buxton. He was and served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific in during World War II. In 1947, he married Elva Birch; in 1947. died in 1990.
He was a yardman for McCormick Pipe Co. in Hillsboro and for Empire Light Rock Co. in the Coast Range near Buxton. He later was a die caster curity guard for five years for Tektonix, Tektronix, retiring as a die caster and a security guard,and then as a security guard. He retired in 1988.was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Roy. He coached Little League baseball and was once a Scoutmaster.
Survivors include his sons, Michael of Hillsboro and Kevin of Aloha; daughter, Carolyn Velasco of Buxton; and nine grandchildren.
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Homer Thomas "Tom" Ames, 74, of Richfield, Utah, passed away September 27, 2007, in Richfield. He was born March 25, 1933, in Salina, Utah, to Homer Clarence and Opal Furnice Ames.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Kenneth (Colleen) Christensen; Ron (Gloria) Christensen, both of Kearns; Doug (Mary) Christensen, Richfield; Darlene (Ardean) Wright, Hurricane; Carl (Glenna) Ames, Joseph; Dan (Brenda) Ames, Joseph; Della (Ray) Martell, St. George.
Preceded in death by, parents; sister, Joann Sorter; brother, Monte Marshall; step-mother, Ruby Ames
The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca, NV)
February 3, 2015Verl Sortor, 85, of Winnemucca, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, with his family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Verl was born on July 25, 1929, in Driggs, Idaho, to Howard and Lucy Mae Higley Sortor.
At the age of 19, Verl enlisted in the United States Army and served in the 3rd Infantry Division as a combat engineer during the Korean War. Verl was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received during combat. He was discharged in 1952 with the rank of staff sergeant.
Upon Verl's return to Pocatello, Idaho, he met and married the love of his life, JoAnn E. Marshall. They made their home in Pocatello until they moved to Reno, Nev., in 1959. Verl worked as a dairy driver, eventually becoming a sales manager.
In 1976, Verl moved his family to Winnemucca, Nev., to start a farm where Cyanco sits today.
In the early 1980s, Verl became a real estate agent and started Winnemucca Realty. In 1982, he joined the Humboldt County Volunteer Ambulance Corps. In 1992, he became the EMS Coordinator for Humboldt General Hospital; he retired in 1997. Verl was able to fulfill his passion for helping others through his service with the HCVAC.
Verl's greatest joy in life was his family, especially the times he spent with his grandson Chase, going fishing, playing many games of checkers, and especially their trips to the Model T for lunch and coffee.
Verl also enjoyed his visits with his good friend, Earl Horton, especially when he was no longer able to leave his home.
Verl was a Mason and a Shriner. He was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Verl is survived by his son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Maelene of Winnemucca; grandson, Chase, currently serving in the United States Marine Corps; grandson, Michael of Kodiak, Alaska; sisters, Wanda L. Bock, Beverly J. Hensen, Judy J. Gillies, Sandra L. Tarbett (Dave), Colleen Van Leuven (Mike), all of Idaho; brother-in-law, LaMont Andersen, of California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn Sortor; son, Stephen D. Sortor; parents, Howard and Lucy Mae Sortor; stepmother, Ruby Sortor; brothers, Howard D. Sortor and Dale G. Sortor; and sister, Marlene Sortor Andersen.
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VIRGINIA BEACH -- Monty L. Marshall, 61, died Oct. 9, 1999.
He was born July 21, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho. Mr. Marshall was the son of the late John Marshall and Opal Furniss Marshall. He retired after 30 years as an electrical contractor. Mr. Marshall was predeceased by his son, John Paul Marshall.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda M. Marshall; a daughter, Leslie Johnson of Titusville, Fla.; a son, Monty Marshall Jr. and his wife, Velvet, of Virginia Beach; and five grandchildren.