Star Valley Independent
June 23, 1923Mrs Ruby Jane Jenkins passed away June 23, 1923 at Alexander, Idaho. Mrs Jenkins was born Feb 17, 1894 at Bench, Idaho and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. W. Rainey.
She came to Star Valley with her parents twenty years ago, and since that time has made her home at Freedom. She was married to Leslie J. Jenkins May 12, 1915 at the Logan Temple. She was the mother of six children, two of whom have preceded her to the great beyond.
Mrs. Jenkins came home in April to attend her mother's funeral and was here until three weeks ago, when she and her husband went back to Alexander, Idaho where her husband, Mr Jenkins was working.
Mrs Jenkins leaves a father, four brothers and two sisters, a devoted husband and four small children, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The entire community extend their deepest sympathy to Mr. Jenkins and family in their hour of sorrow.
She leaves a devoted husband and four small children, the youngest of whom was barely six weeks old at the time of her death.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
January 28, 2015Paul Marcus Pixton, 83, passed away January 25, 2015 at his home in Alpine with his family around him.
He was born May 21, 1931 in Elko, Nevada to Marcus Martin and Claudia Elizabeth Jenkins Pixton.
He married Fern Thomas, May 22, 1952 in Magna, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She preceded him in death July 30, 1981. He married Wanona Johnson, January 20, 1990 in Alpine.
Paul served in the Utah National Guard, was an active member of the LDS Church and retired as a welder with Kennecott Copper after 35 years. He loved his family and always enjoyed their visits.
He is survived by his wife of Alpine; his children: Paula, Leann (Ralph), Lori (Stewart), Nadine (Kirk); step-children: Debbie, Jerry, Brenda, Cindy, Teresa, Lonnie; and combined 87 grandchildren; siblings: Floyd, Illene, Clyde, Bonnie, Don.
Paul is also preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Jeff; siblings: Reed, Marvin and Bill.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
July 14, 1999Marvin J. Pixton, age 60, passed away on July 4, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada, of cancer.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 8, 1939 to Marcus M. Pixton and Claudia Jenkins Pixton. Raised in Murray, Utah, he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A cowboy at heart, he was a long-haul driver by trade. Marvin was known for his generosity.
Survived by three sons: Michael Pixton, Antioch, CA; Felix Pixton, Everett, WA; Christopher Pixton, Arlington, WA; one stepdaughter, Brenda Fox, Arlington, WA; eight grandchildren; five brothers: Paul (Wanona) Pixton, Alpine, UT; Floyd (Glenda) Pixton, SLC; Don (Linda) Pixton and Bill (Terry) Pixton of Woodland, CA; two sisters: Illene (Joe) Medico, Davis, CA and Bonnie Johnson, Woodland, CA. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Reed L. Pixton.
The Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA)
November 11, 2005William LaVar Pixton died in Woodland Monday, Nov. 7 at age 61.
Mr. Pixton was born May 7, 1944 in Murray, Utah. He had been a Yolo County resident for 50 years. He graduated from Woodland High School and served in the Army from 1965 to 1967. For 32 years, he worked at Mobil Chemical and later as a warehouseman for Walgreens for 10 years.
Survivors include Mr. Pixton's wife of 28 years, Terry Pixton; his sons, Tony and Jeff Pixton; his sisters, Illene Medico and Bonnie Johnson; and his brothers, Paul, Clyde, Floyd and Don Pixton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Claudia Pixton; his brothers, Reed and Marvin Pixton and his brother-in-law Joseph Medico.
Star Valley Independent
July 16, 1982Denzil Earl Jenkins, 80, of Freedom died Friday July 16, 1982 at his home in Freedom of natural causes. Funeral services were held Monday, July 19 at 1 p.m. at FreedomWyoming. Burial was in the Freedom Cemetery.
Denzil was born March 20, 1902 in a log cabin in Freedom, the fourth child of John franklin and Mary Elizabeth Haskell Jenkins. when he was five years old his mother died following childbirth and when he was nine years old his father married Annis Jessop from England who had been keeping house for them.
He spent his childhood days in Freedom. He loved to play baseball and basketball which his brother Leslie taught him to play. He was very good at sports and took many awards in high school. He worked on the farm for his father during early manhood. It was hard times during the depression. He worked in Nevada and at Alexander near Soda Springs. He and his brother Leslie shod horses.
He married LaFern Hazel Haderlie on August 6, 1924 in Idaho Falls Idaho. They were the parents of eight children. They lived in Freedom except for the time they spent in Ogden during World War II working at the navy base. the last few years they have spent the winters in Utah and most of last winter was spent in Texas. Denzil loved to hunt and fish and spent many hours with his friends doing this. In August of 1981 he was able to go salmon fishing in Oregon.
He was a member of the Freedom LDS Ward and a high priest. He had served as a Stake missionary and many years as a home teacher.
Survivors include his wife, LaFern of Freedom; sons, Don Earl Jenkins of Layton, Utah, Ardell H. Jenkins of Bountiful, Utah, Dewain H. Jenkins of Centerville, Utah; daughters, Mrs Larry (Yvonne) Neuenschwander of Lyman, Wyo., Mrs Bobby Ray (LuDene) Perdue of Carrollton, Tex.; five brothers, Byron, Dean and Lyle of Freedom, Harold of Cresent City, Calif,. and Leon of Downy, Calif; three sisters Mrs mark (Claudia) Pixton of Woodland, Calif., Mrs George (Olive) Kopaunik of Rose Park, Utah and Mrs Darrel (Wilda) Gustvasen of Kearns, Utah.
He was proceeded in death by three infant daughters, three brothers and two sisters.
Deseret News
September 13, 1992Elmeda Elaine Liechty Jenkins, 63, passed away Thursday, September 10, 1992 in Layton.
She was born January 30, 1929 in Manti, Utah, a daughter of Ephraim Ammon and Sarah Magdalena Wintsch Liechty. She married Don Earl Jenkins, June 24, 1954 in the Manti LDS Temple. She was a graduate of BYU and an active member of the LDS Church. She served in the Relief Society, Mutual, and Primary. She loved working in the Extraction Program and was an avid genealogist. She served as a missionary int he Western States mission and also served with her husband in the California Anaheim mission.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Survived by her husband of Layton; two sons and three daughters, David D. Jenkins, Riverton; Gary L. Jenkins and wife Christine, West Point; Sarah Ann Jenkins, Riverton; Cheri Dawn Jenkins, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. David (April) Vance, West Jordan; seven grandchildren; one brother and one sister, Leslie Liechty, Provo; Grace Draper, of Pleasant Grove.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
March 3, 2012Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 one week after contracting MRSA.
Carma Rene Allred Jenkins was born August 14, 1932, at home, in Fairview, Wyoming to Harvey and Margaret Allred.
She grew up in a loving family with five sisters and one brother.Carma loved music. She played the cello and harmonica, and sang in many musical groups. She always loved to spend time with her sisters and brother.
She married the love of her life, Dewain Haderlie Jenkins August 22, 1951 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They moved to South Carolina where Dewain was stationed in the army. They later settled in Centerville to raise their family of six children.Carma was truly an angel here on earth. She was always taking care of everyone. There was nothing she couldn't or wouldn't do to help others. Whether it was sewing costumes and wedding dresses or making bread and chicken soup to deliver to an ill neighbor, she was always ready to help. She was an incredible example of selflessness. Carma blessed every life she touched. She will be sorely missed.Carma loved the Gospel and had many callings, but at the time of her death she was teaching the Webelos. She loved taking them on hikes and making crafts.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dewain; children: Cindy (Steve) DuBois, Kim (Michelle), Scott, Lisa Young, Curtis (Kelly), and Cory (Susan); 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Don) Jenkins, Shirley (Tom) Nelson, Lynette (Milton) Staples, Deanne (Jerry) Humphreys, and Laren (Ludean) Allred; dear friends Sparkey and Susan Lemelle and a very large extended family.
Carma is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Nadine Laird.
The Daily Herald
December 28, 1986Dixon Leone Jones, 77, of Orem, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1986, in America Fork.
He was born Oct. 24, 1909 in Payson to John Franklin and Mable Winward Jones. He married Arva Elizabeth Stott on April 15, 1944 in Portland, Ore. The marriage was solomnized in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He received his education in Oortland, Ore., where he graduated from high school. In high school he lettered in baseball and basketball and was school boxing champion. Folllowing his education, he served an LDS missioon to Montana. After completeing his mission, he returned to Portland. He attended Brigham Young University in 1937.
He was an active mamber of the LDS Church, serving stake missions, and as a worker in the Provo LDS Temple. He was a retired school bus driver.
Survivors include his wife of Orem: seven sons, four daughters, Larry Jones, Provo, Arvon Jones, Magna, Rollin Jones, Los Alamos, N.M., Loren Jones, Green River, Wyo., Ardley Jones, Portland, Ore., Lowell Jones, West Valley City, Laell Jones, Mrs. Kevin (Denise) Hart, both of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Lee R. (Janielle) Beaumont, Mrs. Tod (Shelley) aaawoolman, both of Beaver, Claudia Backus, Orem; 33 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rutino (Madge) Narvasa, Milwaukie, Ore.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
January 23, 2006A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Hillside Chapel for Arlon Wayne Elmer Sr., who died Jan. 20 at age 91.
Mr. Elmer was born March 16, 1914, in Payson, Utah. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a farmer who also worked for Mayflower Dairy. He lived in Oregon City before moving to Vancouver eight years ago. In 1959, he married Letha L. Parr; she died in 1999.
Survivors include his sons, Arlon "Lonnie" Jr. and Todd L.; daughter, Starla "Vera" Fairless and Deann Pflegl; sisters, Thelma Steele and Norma Rust Hamm; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The Columbian (Vancouver, WA)
September 20, 1999An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, Clark Clyde Elmer died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in Vancouver. He was 78.
Mr. Elmer, a carpenter, was born Oct. 6, 1920, in Burley, Idaho. He lived in Vancouver the past six years.
Mr. Elmer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing and building and fixing things.
His wife, Grace, preceded him in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Tonya LeMone of Lindon, Utah; one son, Edward of Colton, Ore.; two brothers, Arlon of Vancouver and Duane of Logan, Utah; two sisters, Norma Rust of Camas and Thelma Steele of Clackamas, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
March 16, 1996Donald Rust, a Vancouver, Wash., resident and active Mormon, died March 13, 1996, of cancer at age 76.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vancouver.
Mr. Rust was born May 3, 1919, in Roosevelt, Utah. He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; son, Dan of Smithfield, Utah; daughters, Linda Kindred of Page, Ariz., Sharon Palmer of Camas, Wash., and Janice Shafer of Ridgefield, Wash.; sisters, Edna Rowley of Stevensville, Mont., and June Rowley of Ronan, Mont.; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
May 19, 2002Vernon Duane Elmer Vernon Duane Elmer, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away in Richmond at the home of his daughter on May 17, 2002. He died from complications of a brain tumor.
Duane was born in Portland, Ore. on March 9, 1932, to his parents, William Vernon and Irene Winward Elmer.
He attended schools in the Portland area and graduated from Franklin High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two years before attending Brigham Young University.
He married Eileen May Robertson on June 18, 1954, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Three months later, he was called to serve as a full-time missionary in the Texas-Louisiana Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After his mission he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 35 years before retiring.
He was a member of the Richmond First Ward and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings in the church including bishop, bishop's counselor, scoutmaster, Gospel Doctrine teacher, clerk and as a temple worker.
Duane had many loves in his life including his job as a Cache County School District bus driver, his horse, Rebel, his motorcycle and working in the Logan LDS Temple. The greatest love in his life was his wife and his children.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Elmer of Richmond; his children, Kelly and Kathy Elmer of Highland, Laura and Steve Cox of Nichols, N.Y., Eileen Miller of Richmond, Duane and Shauna Elmer of Littleton, Colo., Susie and Mark Pugh of Rexburg, Idaho, Dan and Amy Elmer of Stockton, Calif., David and Lori Elmer of North Bend, Ore., Sarah and Chuck Banz of Denham Springs, La.; 35 grandchildren; brother, Arlon Elmer; sisters, Thelma Steele and Norma Ham and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Vernon Elmer; his mother, Irene W. Robinson; his sister, Donna Atchison; and brothers, Lyone and Clark Elmer.
The Daily Herald
November 5, 1980Salt Lake City - Funeral services for Merlyn Peery Winward, who died Monday Nov. 3, 1980 of natural causes, will be ...
She was born Dec. 29, 1896 in Payson to Andrew B. and Mary Grances McKinnet Peery. She married Vee Alvin Winward Dec. 24, 1914 in Mephi. He died July 1, 1970. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivord include three sons and five daughters, William Dee Winward, Mrs. Manford A. (June) Shaw, Mrs. Charles W. (Mary) Kopp, Mrs. Howard H. (JoAnn) Smith, and Mrs. Jack T. (Geraldine) Kelley, all of Salt Lake City; John Mead Winward, Camarillo, Calif.; Robert Wayne Winward, Albuquerque, N.M.; Mrs. Robert D. (Sharon) Ward, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; 29 great grandcgildren.
Burial will bew in Wasatch Lawn Menorial Park.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
February 26, 1999John M. Winward, Sr., 82, passed away on Feb. 12, 1999 in Apple Valley, CA, of heart failure.
He was born in Lehi, Utah, graduated from East High School in 1932, graduated from University of Utah in 1950 in Metalurgical Engineering. Had been a resident of China Lake, CA for 20 years. Was employed by the U.S. Civil Service, China Lake and Pt. Mugu, CA for 30 years, World War II Army, Airforce B-17 pilot, distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and flew over 35 missions.
Survived by three children, John M. Winward, Jr., Jane Winward, and David Winward, all of California; brother and sisters, Bill Winward, June Shaw, Mary Starley, JoeAnn Smith, Gerry Kelly, Sharon Ward, all of Utah; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
February 16, 2007June W. Shaw, age 88, our loving, beautiful, devoted, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away February 13, 2007 in Salt Lake City.
She was born in Benjamin, Utah to Vee A. and Merlyn Peery Winward. June married the love of her life, Dr. Manford A. Shaw, on May 6, 1953. Dr. Shaw passed January 24, 1993.
June worked for the American Red Cross from 1942-1953 as a caseworker, field assistant, and night emergency worker. A life-master bridge player, she enjoyed teaching bridge at Westminster College and on cruise ships. June's passion for music was shared with her family and friends throughout her life. As a young woman, she sang as a soloist in numerous recitals and weddings. June was Women's Board President at Westminster College for several years, and supported Manford's presidency as First Lady hosting countless events. After her children were grown, she extended this support by accepting a full-time position in fundraising and public relations.
Survivors include daughters: Dr. Ann (Sir Ian) McFarlane of Sydney, Australia; Ms. Brent Shaw Foster of San Diego, California; Mrs. Karen Shaw (Michael) Cordray of Sandy, Utah; Mrs. Cynthia Shaw (Dr. Randy) Pitts of Hillsboro, Oregon; Mrs. Debra Shaw (Frank) Benzinger of Bellevue, Washington; Mrs. Avis Shaw (Kelly) Ravsten of Duvall, Washington; daughter-in-law Judy Bloker Todd of Salt Lake City; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, Manford A. Shaw; son, Michael M. Shaw; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Foster.
The Deseret News
January 26, 1993Manford A. Shaw, age 86, past president of Westminster College, died January 24, 1993 in Salt Lake City after a long illness.
Born November 14, 1906 in Tremonton, Utah, a son of Noah Edward and LoVisa Brent Shaw. Married Janet Walker, February 4, 1932. She died March 15, 1950. Married June Winward, May 6, 1953. Received B.A. degree, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut in 1929. In 1942, received Juris Doctorate from University of Utah, and Honorary Doctor of Laws in 1957 from Westminster College.
After working for Dictaphone Sales Corporation, New York City, New York, he returned to Salt Lake City in 1932 and for ten years was Vice President of E. B. Wicks Company. Part time lecturer at U of U and Westminster College. Served in USA Air Force during World War II, and graduated from "Command in General Staff School," attaining the Rank of Major. Following his service, he established and was President of Shaw, Inc. Realty and Land Development Company, Salt Lake City. Served as President of National Mortgage Company, S. L. Board of Realtors, Utah State Realty Association, and Utah Association of Sales Executives.
Member of the Board of Trustees of Westminster College for over 25 years, serving as chairman 1965-1968. In January of 1968, he became President of Westminster College, serving in the capacity until 1976. He continued as Chancellor of the College until his death.
Member of the Utah State Bar Association; Board of Trustees, Christ United Methodist Church; Board of Trustees, Y.M.C.A.; and Co-chairman, National Conference of Christians and Jews, from which he received the Brotherhood of Man Award in 1982.
Survivors include his wife, June of Salt Lake City; daughters, Dr. Ann (Sir Ian) McFarlane of Sydney, Australia; Ms. Brent Shaw Foster of Claremont, California; Mrs. Karen Shaw (Michael) Cordray of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Cynthia Shaw (Dr. Randy) Pitts of Hillsboro, Oregon; Mrs. Debra Shaw (Frank) Benzinger of Bellevue, Washington; Mrs. Avis Shaw (Kelly) Ravsten, also of Bellvue, Washington; daughter-in-law, Judy Bloker Shaw of Salt Lake City; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Michael M. Shaw, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Foster.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
August 20, 2013The family and friends of Mary Starley are mourning her loss on August 17, 2013. Mary was born on September 26, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Vee A. and Merlyn Peery Winward.
Her family of eight brothers and sisters was exceptional in its loving and closeness. Mary was always full of optimism, generosity, and talent. She brightened many lives with all she gave from her heart, and her amazing musical talent that brought her close to so many. Mary could play on the piano any song (in any key) that she had heard, just as though she were reading music. She did this with and for others up until a few days before she died. Everything Mary did, she did well, including amazing secretarial skills, typing and shorthand. She was an accomplished seamstress, winning the DAR Medal at South High School. She also attended the University of Utah. Mary's younger sisters have many stories to tell of her generosity to them when she began to work and provide for their needs, when her family had so little during the depression years. She overcame many obstacles in her life, including cancer at age 39. To this day, when her family members overcome difficulties they refer to it as "Pulling a Mary."
Mary is survived by her children, Merlyn Kaye Reznick (Austin, TX) and Rulon James Starley (Panama), five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, sisters JoeAnn Smith (Bountiful), Geraldine Kelly (Salt Lake City) and Sharon Ward (Spanish Fork).
She is preceded in death by brothers John Mead Winward, William Dee Winward, and Robert Wayne Winward, as well as sister, June Winward Shaw.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
October 6, 2004Former Salt Lake City resident, Rulon Hal Starley died on September 7, 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
"Hal" was born July 25, 1918 to Rulon F. Starley and Luella Teeples Starley in Fillmore, Utah. He had a long, distinguished career as a Naval aviator and commercial airline pilot, logging over 40,000 flight hours over the course of his career. He was inducted into the Naval Air Corps in 1941 during World War II, was released from active duty in 1946 and became a commercial pilot for Western Airlines - was called back to active duty during the Korean War. He later resumed his commercial airline career with Western (later Delta) Airlines to become one of a very few number of commercial pilots to accumulate service of over 40 years to an airline. He was a member of the Naval Reserve until 1978.
He is survived by his brothers Dr. S. Paul Starley (wife, Bonnie) of Honolulu and John Starley of Salt Lake City; sister Helen Starley Norton (husband, Adrian) of Scottsdale; former wife of 34 years Mary B. Starley of Salt Lake City; his children Merlyn Kaye Reznick of Redondo Beach, California and Rulon James Starley (wife, Maria Victoria), Houston, TX; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
September 12, 2010William "Bill" Dee Winward, 87, passed away Sep. 8, 2010. Born Jan. 7, 1923 to Vee A. and Merlyn O. Peery Winward in SLC, Utah where he lived his entire life.
A graduate of South High School he also attended the University of Utah. Bill worked for Christensen Diamond Products contributing to the war effort as a machinist and later became manager of the Diamond Room, retiring after 42 years.
Bill married his life-long sweetheart, Dagmar "Dotty" E. Retzlaff on May 24, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bill loved to tease and was admired for his honesty, integrity and great courage in overcoming a life-time of physical challenges. Together they enjoyed family, traveling and bridge, becoming bridge Life Masters.
He is survived by children Gary, Linda, Laura (Dave) Bennett; sisters, Mary Starley, JoeAnn Smith, Gerry (Jack) Kelly, Sharon (Dee) Ward; grandchildren Heather, Jessica, Jacob (Deanna), Jared, Luke, Glen.
Preceded in death by his wife Dotty, parents Vee and Merlyn, siblings John "Mead", June Shaw, Robert "Bob", and grandson Nathan.
Albuquerque Journal
May 5, 1989Winward - Robert Wayne Winward, much loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, born September 13, 1925, died in his home on May 3, 1989.
Bob Winward as a WWII veteran. On his tour of duty in the Pacific Theater, he landed with the Marines in Iwo Jima to set up ship-to-shore communications at the cpmmand of Admiral Greer to whose flag he was attached for the majority of his service. He honorably and bravely served his country from 1942-1945.
Bob Winward was a businessman all his life and gave generously of his time and good will to many friends, associates, and strangers. Albuquerque was his home from October 1968 until he died.
He is survived by his widow, Dorothy cummock Wimward, his wife of 43 years; 4 children, Mary Margaret Winward Rosner if Albuquerque, Judith Ann Winward Tewilt of Ft. Bragg, CA, Virginia Ellen Winward Inge anbd her husband John of San Francisco CA. amd Robert Scott Winward and his wife, Donna of Albuquerque; 5 grandchildren, Anton Ulrich Tewilt, 10, Brett Mead Winward, 6, Michael Wayne Winward, 3, Wiatt Alexander Ingw, 2, and Andrea (Ann) Winward Inge, 1 month. He is also survived by siblings, Mead Winward of California, June Winward shaw and her husband, Manford of Salt Lake City, UT, Mary Winward Stanley of Salt Lake, UT. Jo Ann Winward Smith and her husband Howard of Bountiful, UT, Geraldine Winward Kelly and her husband Jack of Salt Lake, and Sharon Winward Ward and her husband Dee of Thousand Oaks, CA.
The Napa Valley Register
January 14, 1992Iris M. Kleeman, 71, died Sunday at her Napa Home of cancer.
Mrs. Kleeman was born in Burley, Idaho on August 26, 1920, to Glen Winward and Verda (Pierson) Winward. As a child, she had been a resident of Idaho and Lakeview, Ore., and had lived in San Francisco for the past 40 years. She was a graduate of Girls High School in San Francisco.
A homemaker, Mrs. Kleeman moved to Napa about 18 months ago to be near her dsaughter and other family members.
Duriung her years in San Francisco, she was activity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Sunset Ward where she taught primary school, and was a member of the State Primary Board and the Relief Society.
Mrs. Kleeman was also a Campfire Girls leader in San francisco where she taught crafts and other handwork.
Her hobbies were reading, antiques, sewing and gardening. She enjoyed traveling to places of historic interest in the United States and was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants.
Mrs. Kleeman is survived by two daughters, Joan Jagewr of Napa and Sylvia Gandolfo of Pleasant Hill; a brother, Boyd Winward of Winter Springs, Fla.; four grandchildren; and numefous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her husband obert Kleeman, passed away in 1990.
Local newspaper
Lakeview - Amos Gayle Winward, 57, Lakeview, died Wednesday, at his Lakeview home.
He was born Jan. 14, 1924, in Burley, Idaho. His parents were Glen Winward and Verda Pierson Winward.
Mr. Gayle [sic] was married to Mildred Morin, wh survives. He came to Lakeview from California about 25 years ago and four years ago retired from work at Lakeview Lumber Co. He was a member of the LDS Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mildred, Lakeview; son Matthew, Lakeview; daughter Rebecca, Lakeview; brother Boydinward, Florida; sister, Iris Cleeman, San Francisco, Margie Swanson, Lakeview.
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
April 25, 2018Jean DuRae Winward Robinson passed away peacefully in her sleep April 24, 2018. Her kind and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Jean was born Dec. 20, 1922, the only daughter of Blanche Bernice and Rulon Winward. She graduated from Franklin High School in December 1940.
She married John Robinson, her best friend's older brother, in 1946 and had five children. She was a beautician for more than 50 years and many of her regular customers were like family to her. Jean was an avid Blazers fan and she and her friend Ami were often spotted cheering for the team at the Moda Center.
She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Dick, Gail, Rulon and Garnold.
She is survived by her children, Jean (Larry), Craig (Jacque), Dick (Karen), Yvonne (Jim) and Mark (Barbara); six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and one great-grandchild who is due in June.
Wenatchee World
September 10, 1999Jack Earl Smith, age 95, passed away Sept. 8, 1999 in Wenatchee.
He was born Sept. 20, 1903 in Fondulac, WI to Harvey Earl and Victoria Blanch (Stuart) Smith. His father opened the first car garage in Fondulac. While in grade school, Jack moved with his family to Seattle and then Tacoma where Jack's father was in the car retail business and later as a machinist. During W.W. I, his father got Jack a job as a machinist helper at the age of 14 and later Jack served a four-year apprenticeship at Todd Shipyards until he joined the Coast Guard. While in the Coast Guard, he served on board a rum runner ship, which patrolled for bootleggers.
After an honorable discharge, he moved to Portland, OR where he met and married Faye Winward and together they had three children while residing in Portland. In 1937, the family moved to Tacoma where they owned and operated a motel and gas station. During W.W. II, Jack returned to work at Todd Shipyards as a machinist.
In 1951, Jack married Susan Seat in Tacoma and they moved to southern California where Jack worked as a government machinist until his retirement in 1964. When he retired, Jack and Susan moved to Wenatchee to be near family.
Susan preceded Jack in death in 1987 and Jack then resided with his family until the time of his death.
Jack was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He always enjoyed attending wrestling matches, fishing with his family and square dancing.
He leaves behind three children, son, Bruce E. Smith of Wenatchee, daughter, Barbara Van Duker of Tacoma and son, Michael Smith of Paul, ID; 19 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
October 14, 1999Ferron Joseph Blake, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, passed away on Oct. 10, 1999, at his home in St. George, Utah, from natural causes.
Ferron Joseph Blake was born Aug. 16, 1912, in Hinckley, Utah, to Joseph E. Blake and Delta Cox Blake. Ferron was the third child of eleven children.
He graduated from Weber State College, and Utah State Agriculture College, Logan, Utah. After college, Ferron moved to Shelley, Idaho, where he began farming and ranching in the area. On Sept. 30, 1937, he married Klea Tew in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple. From their marriage, they had six daughters and three sons.
Ferron was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Scoutmaster, and a board member of the Teton Peaks Council representing the Shelley Stake. He served in the ward MIA presidency and as a stake MIA president. He served three stake missions and an LDS mission to the Texas-Louisiana area. Ferron served in the High Priest Group leadership and two bishoprics for the church.
Ferron also had a great respect for his community. His many civic activities included serving as a member of the Bingham County Board of Education and on the Board of Trustees for the Shelley School District. He was vice-president for the Teton Peaks Council, Boy Scouts of America; and a board member of the Beet Growers Association; and the Bingham County Soil Conservation District.
Ferron loved to ranch and farm. He spent many hours with his wife, Klea, and their children working the ground and taking care of the cattle. For many years, his favorite hobby was racing horses. He and Klea spent many happy summers traveling with their horses, until her death in 1983.
Ferron' s survivors include his wife, Vira Henrie (Judge) Blake; his two sons, Lynn Blake of Bliss, Idaho, and Merril Blake of Shelley; four daughters, Eileen Blake of St. George, Utah, Irene Price of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Barbara Iles of Winchester, Va., and Starla Stroud of Fairfield, Idaho.
He has three stepsons, Eldredge W. Johnson of San Diego, Calif., Jed D. Johnson of Ivins, Utah, and Daniel H. Judge of Mesa, Ariz. ; and one stepdaughter, Eileen Johnson of San Diego, Calif.
He is survived by two brothers, Delaun Blake and Easton Blake; five sisters, Lula Scott, Charlotte Humphries. Cora Good, Irene Whitfield, and Lou Jean Steadman; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ferron was preceded in death by his wife, Klea Tew Blake; a son, Wayne Blake; two daughters, Sylvia Blake and Ramona Dugger; two brothers, Laurence Blake and Ralph Blake; and two sisters, Fern Robison and Vera Moore.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
November 27, 1997FIRTH - Rodney Warren Tew, 80, of Firth, died Nov. 25, 1997, at his home.
He was born Feb. 19, 1917, in Arco, Idaho, to Warren Snow Tew and Vera Hill Tew. He graduated from Shelley High School. He also attended Utah State College and graduated from the LDS Institute.
On Aug. 15, 1940, he married Noma Christensen in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They farmed for a few years in Roberts, Idaho, before moving to the Goshen area, where they farmed from 1947 until 1962. They then moved to Raft River to homestead a new farm for two years, and in 1964 they moved west of Firth, where he farmed and lived since. He served with the Bingham County Soil Conservation District.
An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a mission in the British Isles, had served in the ward and stake Sunday School presidencies, as a youth and adult teacher, as a Seventy in the Shelley Stake, as bishop of the Goshen Ward, and was a High Priest at the time of his death. He was an avid reader of world and church history, and he liked to fish and tend livestock.
Survivors include his wife, Noma, of Firth; children, Jeanette (husband, Larry) Esplin and Warren (wife, Gloria) Tew, both of Salt Lake City, Sonja (husband, Larry) Quigg of Idaho Falls, Kent (wife, Darlene) Tew of Sundance, Wyo., Bruce (wife, Muriel) Tew of Gardner, Colo., Craig (wife, Bonnie) Tew of Altamont, Utah, Tammy (husband, Kent) Laird of Kemmerer, Wyo., Becky (husband, Jim) Layton of Pocatello, Kurtis (wife, Karla) Tew of Firth, and Marlene (husband, Todd) Smith of Lewiston, Idaho; three sisters, Reba Johnson of Logan, Utah, Inez Nalder of Shelley, and Vivian Dredge of Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, Floyd Tew of Spokane, Wash.; 48 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildrend. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and two grandchildren.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
July 14, 1993SHELLEY _ Earl Hill Tew, 73, of Basalt, died July 12, 1993, at an Idaho Falls care center.
He was born May 4, 1920, at Leslie, to Warren S. and Vera Hill Tew. They moved to the Shelley area when he was 5, where he attended the Stanton School and graduated from Shelley High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
On July 9, 1942, he married Beth Lui Johnson in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. He farmed and ranched in the Shelley area. They lived in Idaho Falls, Blackfoot and Shelley.
He was an active member of the LDS Church and served as bishop, in the Shelley Stake presidency, and as a missionary in Tonga and the Hawaiian Islands. He was a former member of the Teton Peaks Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Survivors include his wife of Idaho Falls; children, Carol Esplin of Battle Mountain, Nev., Maureen Squires, Bonnie Tew, Mark Tew and David Tew, all of Idaho Falls, Lorna Cook of Declo, Paul Tew of Rexburg, Norman Tew of Shelley, and Darrell Tew of Yakima, Wash.; two brothers and three sisters, Rodney Tew of Firth, Floyd Tew of Clayton, Wash., Reba Johnson of Smithfield, Utah, Vivian Kelley of Mesa, Ariz., and Inez Nalder of Shelley; 41 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
June 7, 2001Beth Luie Johnson Tew, 81, of Idaho Falls, died June 4, 2001, in Idaho Falls following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 24, 1919, in Idaho Falls, to Oscar W. Johnson and Lucina "Luie" Weaver Johnson.
She attended schools in Idaho Falls and moved to Shelley when she was 15. She graduated from Shelley High School.
On July 9, 1942, she married Earl Hill Tew in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. They farmed and ranched in the Shelley area for many years, where they raised their family. After her husband' s death in 1993, she moved to Idaho Falls to make her home.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in all the auxiliaries. Genealogy and temple work were important parts of her church service. She played the piano and organ for services and programs throughout her life.
Survivors include her children, Coral (LaMaun) Esplin of Battle Mountai?? Nev., Maureen Squires, Bonny (Cordell) Green, David (Barbara) Tew and Mark Tew, all of Idaho Falls, Lorna (Vaughn) Cook of Declo, Idaho, Paul (Martha) Tew of Rexburg, Norman (Brenda) Tew of Shelley, and Darrell (Joann) Tew of Yakima, Wash.; brothers and sisters, Walden Johnson of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Lin Johnson, Kim Johnson, Tebbin Johnson, Peggy Scott and Dixie Johnson, all of Idaho Falls, Merle Johnson of Hesperia, Calif., Kirma Smith of Twin Falls, Gretchen Egbert of Lincoln, Neb., and Linda Mansfield of Midvale, Utah; 43 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
December 31, 2009Our dear mother, Reba Mabel Tew Johnson of Logan, Utah, passed away in the loving arms of her family and the care of Alpine Hospice on Sunday Dec. 27, 2009.
Reba was born on April 21, 1922, in Leslie, Idaho. She was the fifth of nine children born to Warren and Vera Tew. Her family moved to Shelley, Idaho, before she was 3 years old and that was where she spent her childhood, working and playing alongside her brothers and sisters on their family farm. She attended Stanton School through the eighth grade and graduated from Shelley High School in May of 1940.
She married her high school sweetheart, Blaylock Johnson, in 1940 and was sealed to him in 1941 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 1945, Blaylock was activated into military service, leaving Reba to care for their four young children. When he returned, they continued to rear a family and run a farm in Shelley and later in Blackfoot, Idaho. In 1963, Blay and Reba moved their family to Smithfield, Utah, to begin a new life as students at Utah State University. They graduated together from the USU College of Education in 1966. She taught sixth grade for one year at Lakeview Elementary School in Brigham City, Utah, before returning to Utah State with her husband to obtain a master's degree. In 1969, they both completed their master's degree in special education and started their teaching careers.
During the next two decades, she taught school at Summit, North Park and Park Elementary schools in the Cache County School District. She had a profound impact on many students with learning challenges, as she had a great desire to see them achieve their potential.
When she retired in 1988, she and Blay filled their life with new adventures. They traveled extensively, enjoying each new experience and place they visited. In 1989, they accepted a call to serve in the Coventry, England, mission. They treasured the time spent together in England, working, serving and making friends that would last a lifetime. When they returned, they served as officiators in the Logan LDS Temple for nine years. She spent her lifetime serving her church, her friends and her beloved family. She found joy in her growing posterity, taking an active interest their lives.
She is survived by her 10 children: Steven (Amy) Honeyville, Utah; Marilyn Beck (Darrell) Idaho Falls, Idaho; Brent (Marilyn) Ogden, Utah; Sheryl Roper Hodges, North Logan, Utah; Lynette Dickey (David) Millville, Utah; Nolan, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Bryce (Robyn) Boise, Idaho; Rosemary Christiansen (Clair) Newton, Utah; Bryan (Debbie) Orem, Utah; Ranae Wyatt (Gary) Emporia, Kan. She is also survived by a sister, Vivian Dredge-Washington, Utah; 38 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son-in-law, Spencer Roper; two grandchildren, Raymond and Shane Johnson; three sisters, Klea, Elaine and Inez; and four brothers, Rodney, Earl, Floyd and Orson.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
December 5, 2006Blaylock Johnson, of Logan, passed away, surrounded by many loving family members, at his home in Logan on December 1, 2006.
Born December 24, 1921, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, he was the third of seven children born to Clarence Frithiof and Annie Blaylock Johnson. Blaylock attended Eagle Rock Elementary in Idaho Falls and High School in Shelley, Idaho, graduating in 1940.
He married his high school sweetheart, Reba Tew, in 1940. In 1941, he was sealed to her in the Salt Lake Temple. Near the end of World War II, in 1945, he was activated into military service as a Rifleman Instructor at Fort Hood, Texas. In serving his country, he left his wife and four young children at home.
Blay was a retired farmer and schoolteacher. His farming years were on the family farms and dairy north of Shelley. During the early to mid-1950s, he helped develop and operate a large potato growing operation west of Blackfoot. Later, he worked a smaller farm north of Blackfoot.
In 1963, he moved his family to Smithfield, Utah, to begin a new life as a university student and, eventually, a teacher for 20 years. He and Reba graduated together from the USU College of Education in 1966. In 1969, they completed Master's degrees in Special Education. He taught in Brigham City, at Utah State University and at Sandridge Junior High School in Roy. He is remembered for his compassion with and great ability to assist students who often found school difficult. Former students credit him for their success in school and life.
Blaylock was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many capacities, including Bishopric, High Priest leader and teacher. His scouting began at a young age, and at age 16 he received the rank of Eagle Scout. Later, he worked as a Scout leader with different Scout groups in the Teton Peaks Council. He was an experienced backpacker and fisherman. He often hiked with Scout troops into the Teton wilderness and the Bechler area of Yellowstone. He received the Silver Beaver award for dedicated service to youth.
After retirement at 65, Blaylock and Reba were able to make several trips, visiting many parts of the world. They made new friends wherever they traveled. Between 1989 and 1991, Blay and Reba served in the Coventry England Mission. For nine years after their mission, they were officiators in the Logan Temple.
Family members will remember him as a gracious, loving and kind father and husband who demonstrated unconditional love and compassion to all. He was never too busy to spend time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even as he knew the time was nigh, he was often heard to inquire as to the well-being of family members. He helped make these moments on earth more pleasant and meaningful for friends and family.
Blaylock is survived by his wife of 65 years, Reba Tew; and their 10 children, Steven (Amy) Johnson of Honeyville, Utah, Marilyn (Darrell) Beck of Idaho Falls, Brent (Marilyn) Johnson of Ogden, Utah, Sheryl (Kirk) Roper Hodges of North Logan, Utah, Lynette (David) Dickey of Millville, Utah, Nolan Johnson of Redondo Beach, Calif., Bryce (Robyn) Johnson of Boise, Rosemary (Clair) Christiansen of Newton, Utah, Bryan (Debbie) Johnson of Orem, Utah, and Ranae (Gary) Wyatt of Emporia, Kan.; 38 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; a brother, Rene Johnson; and a sister, Janice Muir.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren; brother, Don; and three sisters, Faun, Ruth and Ilogene
Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID)
January 31, 1998No service will be held for Floyd Tew, a Deer Park-area auctioneer and cattle dealer, who died Tuesday. Lauer Funeral Home in Deer Park is in charge of arrangements and cremation.
Mr. Tew, 73, was born in Mackay, Idaho.
In 1944, he married Shirley Pattee of Idaho Falls. They managed a farm near Shelley, Idaho, ran a small grocery store in Woodville, Idaho, and operated a dairy farm in Sandpoint.
They moved to the Deer Park area in 1954, and owned and operated the Deer Park Livestock Auction until 1977 at which time they bought the Colville (Wash.) Livestock Auction.
Mr. Tew later bought a 40-acre farm in the Deer Park-Clayton area. He continued to raise, buy and sell cattle until he retired in 1995.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Ralph Tew of Mead; a daughter, Kathleen Ranae Burdette of Deer Park; three sisters, Reba Johnson of Logan, Utah, Vivian Dredge of Mesa, Ariz., and Inez Nalder of Shelley, Idaho; and two grandchildren.
The Herald Journal (Logan, UT)
December 31, 2015Afton Burtenshaw Tew passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, after 86 years of vibrant life.
Afton lived a remarkable life, filled with constant service and love for all mankind. Afton was born April 5, 1929, the fourth of six children, in a log cabin in Shelton, Idaho, to John and Dale Burtenshaw.
She spent her childhood working hard on her family's dairy farm. Afton excelled at Ucon High School where she played saxophone, served as studentbody president and valedictorian. She then attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, where she met Orson Tew. Afton became an accomplished pianist and often accompanied Orson as he performed beautiful vocal solos.
Afton married her sweetheart and eternal companion, Orson Tew, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Jan. 12, 1951. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in Idaho, Utah and California while Orson completed bachelor, master's and doctorate degrees. In 1962, they moved to what became their cherished home in North Logan.
Afton is the mother of five children: Roger (Paula), Risa (Bruce) Jorgensen, Rochelle (Doug) Reid, Ryan (Pam) and Robert.
Afton and her family lived in Bolivia from 1966-69 where Orson was on assignment from USU to work with the Bolivian government. The LDS Church was in its infancy in Bolivia, and among Afton's callings was the development of the church's youth programs throughout the country. This often required that Afton translate church materials from English to Spanish. Afton loved to travel and to see the world with her family. Together they visited dozens of countries, which instilled in her children a love of all people.
Afton became a young single mother when Orson passed away in 1974. She worked hard to support sons on missions and to provide for her growing family. Afton began as a volunteer with the International Student wives at Utah State University and later was appointed USU director of the International Student Office, a position she held until 2000. During her years of employment, Afton counseled, assisted and loved thousands of students from all over the world. The International Lounge at USU is named in honor of both Orson and Afton. Orson had been the original director of the USU International Student Office. Afton received recognition from around the world for her work with the International Students and was often asked to speak at national and international conventions as the honored guest.
Afton was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her callings included serving as a temple worker, choir director, organist, ward and stake Young Women president and teacher. Afton possessed the gift of inspiring others by her example of service, kindness for all and her unwavering testimony. Afton's greatest joys came from her family, the gospel, beautiful music, learning, enjoying the beauties of nature and helping others.
Afton is survived by her five children and their spouses, 26 wonderful grandchildren, 26 precious great-grandchildren and her brother Robert Burtenshaw.
She was preceded in death by her beloved Orson, granddaughter Marissa Tew, her parents, one brother and four sisters.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
October 5, 2008ST. GEORGE, Utah -- Roy Dredge, 83, of St. George, Utah, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at his home.
He was born May 30, 1925, in Goshen, Idaho, to Richard Henry and Esther Marilla Heward Dredge.
He managed the Idaho Potato Growers Fresh Shed for 10 years. He was a potato buyer for the R.T. French Company and Pillsbury for 28 years. He retired in 1990.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many positions including Scout Master, Explorer advisor, ward clerk and a member of the high priest presidency.
He will be missed by many.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Tew Dredge of St. George, Utah; children, Allan Roy (Caroline) Dredge of Sunnyvale, Calif., Jolene (Bob) Lancaster of Port Lavaca, Texas; Donald (Kathy) Dredge of Idaho Falls, Darla (Randy) Richards of Blackfoot, Terry (Evelena) Dredge of Ammon and Tina Jensen of Idaho Falls; brothers, Jay Dredge of Las Vegas and Talbot Dredge of Columbia, Ore.; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jovenia June Coram Dredge; a son, Curtis; a grandchild, Robyn; two sisters; and seven brothers.
Arizona Republic
December 22, 1981Mesa - Services foir Joseph M. Kelly, 51, who was a district supervisor for Kentucky Fried Chicken, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2300 W. Javalina.
Mr. Kelly moved to Mesa in 1971 from California and died Dec. 21, 1981, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. played football for Utah State University and won the expert marksman badge while in the Army Corps of Engineers. He served as historical clerk in the Alma LDS Third Ward and as a Sunday school superintendent in Bakersfield, Calif.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian; children, Marshal Payne, Julie Winn, Laura, Carol and David; three grandchildren; a brother and two sisters.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
May 20, 2004On May 18, 2004, Inez Ella Tew Nalder was called back to her Heavenly home. Inez was born December 29, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Warren S. and Vera Hill Tew. She was the youngest of nine children.
She grew up in Shelley and attended the Stanton School through eighth grade. She graduated from Shelley High School and attended Ricks College and was a member of the Acappella Choir.
On May 29, 1952, she married her childhood sweetheart, Gary L. Nalder, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Inez was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many callings, including the Primary Board and Relief Society President of the Shelley 3rd Ward. She taught private kindergarten for 18 years at Nalder's Childgarden.
She will be remembered fondly by many for her kindness and loving nature, as well as her service and generosity. She enjoyed doing all types of crafts and was especially gifted in calligraphy.She is survived by her five children: Lori (Dave) Everett of Shelley, Lance (Pam) Nalder of Idaho Falls, Greg (Kathy) Nalder of Star, Idaho, Lisa (Craig) Geary of Shelley, and Nicole Nalder of Salt Lake City, Utah; two sisters, Vivian (Roy) Dredge and Reba (Blaylock) Johnson; 22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Floyd, Orson, Earl and Rodney Tew; sisters, Elaine Tew and Klea Blake; and one granddaughter, Kiely Geary.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
August 13, 2004MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Leah Hill Rowbury, of Moses Lake Wash. died Aug. 10, 2004, at the home of her son in Provo, Utah, of complications of diabetes.She was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Mapleton, Utah, to Emil Doyle Hill and Blanche Whiting Hill.She lived in Leslie, Idaho, and Mapleton, Utah, in her childhood, and later lived in Goshen, Idaho.
On June 23, 1933, she married Virgil Rowbury in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They had ten children. They farmed in Shelley, Osgood, Lost River and Sterling, Idaho, and moved to the Columbia Basin in 1954, where they farmed and lived in Moses Lake and Warden, Wash. She drove a school bus in Warden, and she and her husband were custodians at the Warden Ward chapel. She served in her church in Relief Society, Primary and Young Women's Associaton. She and her husband served a full time mission in Askov, Minn., and worked for many years in the Seattle LDS temple.
She loved to make quilts and made many pretty quilts and afghans for family and friends. Leah was always willing to help anyone who needed her; she will be missed by all who knew her.Survivors include her children, Blanche Stauffer of Ogden Utah, Lynn (Dora) Rowbury of Aberdeen Idaho, GaNene (Alvin "Guy") Nelson of Moses Lake, Lyle (Naomi) Rowbury of Katy, Texas, Marie (Theron) Sainsbury of Moses Lake, Roger (Rose) Rowbury of Provo, Utah, Yvonne (Gary) Lawson of Moses Lake, Darrell (Judy) Rowbury of Hermiston, Ore, Marlene (Dennis) Klemmer of Moses Lake and LaRon (Elizabeth) Rowbury of Citrus Heights, Calif.; 61 grandchildren; 162 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Maxine Jensen, Rowene Elder, and Grace Killpack; and four brothers, Newell Hill, Keith Hill, Marion Hill and Reed Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; one sister; three brothers; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; two sons-in-law and one grandson-in-law.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
August 27, 1998Virgil Peter Rowbury, 86, longtime Warden, Wash., resident, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, at Othello Community Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Warden.
Virgil was born June 30, 1912, in Shelley, Idaho, to William Henry and Edna (Christensen) Rowbury. While in high school he met his sweetheart, Leah Hill. They were married June 23, 1933, in the Logan Temple. Together they became the proud parents of ten children.
Virgil loved his chosen occupation, which was farming. As a youth he won the award for being the fastest spud picker. While in Idaho they farmed in Osgood, Lost River and Sterling. In April of 1953 he moved his family to Moses Lake, where they continued to farm. After he retired he continued his love by growing a bounteous garden every year, assisting his son Darrell with his apple orchard, taking care of the church farm water, and helping his son-in-law Dennis move land leveling equipment.
He was very active in the LDS Church all his life, serving as a stake missionary, in the Young Men's presidency, and numerous other positions. After retiring, he and his wife served a full time mission in Minneapolis, Minn., and eight and a half years as temple workers at the Seattle Temple.
Music was another great love of his. He had a beautiful tenor voice, which he used to entertain his family and anyone else who came around. He took voice lessons after he retired and singing in the church choir was one of the highlights of his life. His numerous grandchildren gave him great joy, even up to the very end. During their visits he could be found using his sense of humor to tease and play with them. His honesty and sound advice will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Leah Hill Rowbury; two brothers, Rex and Floyd Rowbury; three sisters, June Cornia, Pearl Gardner, and Edna Thompson; five daughters and their spouses, Blanche and Ken Stauffer of Clearfield, Utah, GaNene and Alvin J. Nelson of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Marie and Theron Sainsbury, Yvonne and Gary Lawson, and Marlene and Dennis Klemmer, all of Moses Lake; five sons and their spouses, Lynn and Dora of Aberdeen, Idaho, Lyle and Naomi of Katy, Texas, Roger and Rose of Provo, Utah, Darrell and Judy of Hermiston, Ore., and LaRon and Elizabeth of Citrus Heights, Calif.; 63 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Edna Rowbury; brothers, Denzel, Francis, Dayton and Edwin Rowbury; three sisters, Lucille Hillman and May and Ruth Rowbury; one son-in-law, Albert Wayne Cooper; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
October 3, 1995Sherid Sommer Lindsey, 81, of Idaho Falls, a longtime employee of Westinghouse, died Oct. 1, 1995, at Idaho Falls Care Center following a lingering illness.
He was born Dec. 6, 1913, in Ammon, to James William and Emma Adelaide Sommer Lindsey. He attended schools in Ammon, Iona and Osgood. He respected and loved animals, and as a youth rode horses without halter or bridle, guiding them by the manee; or he liked to stand on the horse's back and ride, jumping off whenever he chose.
On July 27, 1937, he married Fern Hill in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. Following their marriage, he farmed in Osgood, then moved to Idaho Falls and worked as a body and fender man for Smith-Hart Chevrolet for 12 years. He was then employed by Westinghouse for 22 years, retiring at 65. He then drove school bus for the Idaho Falls School District until he was 70. From then on, he and his wife wintered in Overton, Nev. She died June 14, 1990, and their son, Doyle James, also preceded him in death.
An active member of the LDS Church, his various positions included secretary of the elders quorum and he was serving the Sunday school presidency at the time of his death. He and his wife served a mission to Atlanta, Ga., and while there they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He also worked in the Scouting program.
On Oct. 27, 1990, he married Phyllis M. Clark in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They enjoyed dancing at senior citizen centers, taking car rides and dining in local restaurants. His favorite hobby was gardening, he was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed music. A kind, gentle person, his keen sense of humor brought happiness and smiles to many.
Survivors include his wife of Idaho Falls; children, Sherid LaVaughn Lindsey of Provo, Utah, Mrs. Lee (Dana Joy) Edwards of Grangeville, and Mrs. Jay (LeeAnn) Wells of Woodville; two sisters, Myrtle Jenkins and Cleah "Teed" Clark, both of Idaho Falls; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
May 11, 2013Clint Clifford Jensen, 97, of Rexburg, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home.
He was born March 29, 1916, in Canyon Creek, Idaho, to Margaret McKinley and Peter Jensen. He was the 10th of 10 children.
On Nov. 28, 1940, he was sealed for time and eternity to Maxine Hill. They were blessed with nine children: six boys and three girls. They farmed in Milo before moving to Rexburg. He worked for Idaho Potato Growers and Simplot until he retired.
Clint was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a great love of the Scouting program and working with youth. He served more than 20 years in various scouting positions.
He served two missions with his wife -- the first to Ghana, Africa, and the second to Darien, Ga. They also loved serving for 20 years together in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Rexburg; his children, Kenneth Jensen of Plymouth, Utah, Dwight (Sherlynn) Jensen of Pocatello, Jackie (Neal) McCleary of South Jordan, Utah, Janele (Lorin) Hales and Max (Janell) Jensen, both of Sugar City, Jeanette (Tim) Ricks of Rexburg, and Rick (Janine) Jensen of Hyrum, Utah; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Clint was preceded in death by three of his children, Layne, Gary and Denice.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
March 24, 2015Rowene Hill Elder, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015, at The Gardens of Rigby Assisted Living Center.
Rowene entered this world shortly after her twin brother, Robert, on Oct. 31, 1921, in Leslie, Idaho, to Doyle Hill and Blanche Whiting Hill. She grew up in eastern Idaho and graduated from Ammon High School in 1939.
On July 12, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, Ivon Arthur Elder, in Las Vegas. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple two years later. They made their home in Redondo Beach, Calif., during World War II.
After the war, they moved to Idaho Falls. Together, they had six children. Rowene was the secretary, finance chairman and general support for their business, Elder's Concrete Burial Vaults. They worked this business together for 30 years before retiring.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rowene served in various capacities over the years. She and her husband served a mission to the Navajo Nation in Gallup, N.M.
Upon returning, they finished building an eight-sided home overlooking Swan Valley. When her husband became ill with cancer, they sold this property and moved to Idaho Falls, where Ivon died on Nov. 29, 1997. Rowene sold this house and moved to an apartment on Woodruff Avenue, where she spent many happy years surrounded by friends and family.
When her memory began to fade, she moved to The Gardens Assisted Living Center in Rigby.
Rowene loved to sew, camp, fish and snowmobile. A large garden was important to her, and in the fall, she would keep the kitchen full of canning aromas. She was a serious genealogist, and even in her 80s, she learned to use a computer to continue doing what she loved. Emailing was a delight for her and always seemed magical.
Rowene is survived by her daughters, Linda (Wayne) Harris of Rigby, Kaye (the late Dr. Del) Proctor of Medford, Ore., and Kim (Kelly) McDaniel of Moscow, Idaho; sons, Duane (Sharon) Elder of Idaho Falls and Mitchell (Davena) Elder of Eugene, Ore.; sisters, Maxine Jensen of Rexburg and Grace Killpack of Idaho Falls; brothers, Newell (Delma) Hill of Bel Aire, Kan., and Marion (Karen) Hill of Richland, Wash.; 18 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Doyle and Blanche Hill; her husband, Ivon; a daughter, Jaylene Fullmer; a great-granddaughter, Rachel Sudweeks; five brothers, Melvin, Robert, Lawrence, Keith and Reed Hill; and two sisters, Leah Rowberry and Fern Lindsay.
Find-a-Grave
Grace Hill Killpack, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.
Grace was born on Oct. 1, 1925, in Darlington, Idaho to Emile Doyle and Blanche Whiting Hill. She spent her first 2 ½ years in Goshen, Idaho. The family then moved to Osgood where she graduated from 8th grade in 1939. She graduated from Ammon High School on April 13, 1943. She enjoyed music and took 2 years of Alto Saxophone in high school.
On Dec. 4, 1943, she married her sweetheart, Vernal Elis Killpack, in Milo, Idaho by Bishop Stanley H. Loe. Their marriage was later solminized in the Idaho Falls Temple on Jan. 11, 1956. To this union 5 children were born: Brent, Karen, Delwin, Marilyn and Ranee. They farmed in the Osgood area for 23 years. They moved to Shelley in 1961. Vernal passed away on Mar. 24, 2003.
She started work at Idaho Supreme in Firth, where she worked for 9 years. In 1976, she went to the RT French Company. After her husband retired in 1989, they moved to Idaho Falls. They loved to travel to St. George, UT, where they spent many winters.
Grace was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many positions within the church some are primary chorister, visiting teacher, mutual teacher and counselor in the Relief Society. When she graduated from primary in Osgood, they called her the primary queen.
She had many hobbies she enjoyed in her spare time some are camping, traveling, square dancing and rodeos. However, her pride and joy were her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, going to dinner.
She is survived by her children: Karen (Joeseph) Smalls of Nampa, ID, Delwin (Kristee) Killpack of Shelley, ID, and Renee (David) Peery of Ammon, ID; sister, Maxine Jensen of Rexburg, ID; 2 brothers: Newell Hill of Kansas City, KS and Marion Hill of Washington; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernal Killpack; son, Norman Brent Killpack; daughter, Marilyn Snell; granddaughter, Nesha Ann; and a great-grandson, Keian Sanders.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
March 27, 2003Ellis Vernal "Bud" Killpack, 79, of Idaho Falls, died March 24, 2003, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 17, 1924, in Idaho Falls to Ellis Killpack and Hazel Petersen Killpack. He grew up in Osgood, attended schools in Osgood and Ammon, and graduated from Ammon High School.
On Dec. 4, 1943, he married Grace Hill in Milo, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized Jan. 11, 1956, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He served in the Army for two years at the end of World War II. He farmed in the Osgood area for 23 years. They moved to Shelley in 1961 and he worked for the R. T. French Co. until retiring in 1989. They later moved to Idaho Falls. He pulled their trailer to St. George, Utah, where they spent many winters.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved to work on his truck. He also enjoyed spending time in Island Park, cutting fire wood, working in his yard and with animals, especially horses.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Killpack of Idaho Falls; children, Karen (Joseph) Smalls of Boise, Delwin (Kristee) Killpack of Shelley, Marilyn Snell of Idaho Falls and Ranee (David) Peery of Am-mon; two sisters, Norma Russell and Leora Wagoner, both of Idaho Falls; four brothers, Wayne (Joyce) Killpack of Firth, Martell (Theda) Killpack of Ammon, and Garry (Diane) Killpack and Dale (Carol) Killpack, both of Firth; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Norman Brent; and a granddaughter, Nesha Ann.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
January 24, 1994Lawrence "Larry" Hill, 66, of Idaho Falls, died Jan. 23, 1994, at his home of cancer.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
December 8, 2011Joan Harris Hill, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.
Joan was born Feb. 27, 1932, three minutes after her twin sister, in Ririe to Arthur C. Harris and Verna May Layman. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe. In 1950, she graduated from Ririe High School.
On April 4, 1951, she married Lawrence A. Hill in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He passed away Jan. 23, 1994.
Joan's adult life was spent in Idaho Falls. After her children left home, she worked part time at the Elks Club, and she also made quilts for the LDS church's humanitarian services.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Joan enjoyed making quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Her home was always open to anyone who stopped by. They were always offered a meal and a place to stay.
She is survived by her sons, Richard D. (Linda) Hill of Boise, Douglas A. (Julia) Hill of Portland, Ore., Wendell L. (Debbie, deceased) Hill of Boise, Wayne D. (Kathy) Hill of Idaho Falls and Jay (Ann) Hill of Boise; daughters, Beverly (Thomas) Sanford of Pocatello, Lorraine (James) Eyring of Milton-Freewater, Ore., and Maureen (John) Strausbaugh of Idaho Falls; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arlen (Lois) Harris of California and Paul (Kathy) Harris of Utah; and a sister, Ilene Bagley of Idaho Falls.
Besides her husband and her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her twin sister, Jean Hammon; and a brother, Reed Harris.
The Sacramento Bee (CA)
April 20, 2008HILL, O. Keith Of Roseville, CA, April 16, 2008, born in Osgood, ID, age 73 years.
Beloved husband of Sherri Hill. Loving father of Gregory Hill, Audrey (Fred) Lopez, Michael Hill and Marci (Jack) Fanning. Proud grandfather of 9. Brother of Newell Hill, Reed Hill, Marion Hill, Rowene Elder, Grace Kilpack, Maxine Jensen, Fern Lindsey, Leah Rowbury, Robert Hill, Melvin Hill and the late Larry Hill.
Keith and Sherri were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1964 and they continued to be active members in the LDS Church. He was an avid woodworker and honorably served in the U.S. Navy, he learned to love kitty cats and they made him laugh a lot.