Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
January 16, 2005Virla Whiting Whiting 21 Jan. 1919 - 13 Jan. 2005
Virla Whiting was the daughter of William H. Whiting and Leila Hill Whiting and stepdaughter of Marva Whiting. She passed away January 13, 2005, of natural causes.
She lived a long and productive, loving, and busy life. There was no one who knew her, who did not come to love her. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions there.She worked many jobs in her life, the two major ones being in nursing at Utah State Hospital, and she was working at Wal-Mart, where she had many friends. She is survived by three brothers and one sister: Don Whiting, Ned Whiting, Harold Whiting, and Norma Whiting Keim.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister and her parents and her stepmother.
She had four children: Dennis Gore, William Webster, Marva Webster, and Judy Gore Lent. She had 18 grandchildren: Marcy Bailey, Brandon Gore, Cody Gore, Jerome Gore, Jessica Balser, Shannon Sermershine, Misty Fobau, Talene Hubbard, Autumn Webster, Landon Webster, Mikele Webster, Sarah Olsen, Will Webster, Dal Lent, Aaron Lent, Shawn Lent, Tanya Lent Hagel, and Daniel Lent. She has 28 great-grandchildren.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
September 7, 2011Harold Hill Whiting passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, JoAnne Woolley, September 3, 2011. He was born on March 11, 1921 in Mapleton, Utah to William Henry Whiting and Leila Hill.
He graduated from Springville High School in 1939. He married Joyce Lee, his childhood sweetheart in the Salt Lake Temple on February 16, 1944. They had six children, 31 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren.
Harold was called to serve a LDS mission in Northern California and left for the mission field on December 8, 1941. His farewell was Sunday, December 7 (Pearl Harbor Day). Harold completed his mission, married Joyce and enlisted into the Army Air Force to be a pilot. He was protected from the ravages of war and was discharged without being deployed to combat.
He is known for his willingness to come to the aid of others, for his honesty and his hard work ethic. He was a Master Electrician. He was very active in the LDS church throughout his life, very involved in family history work, and served a second mission with Joyce in Nauvoo, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; brother, Ned and sister, Norma Keim. He is also survived by his and Joyce's children and their spouses; Sharon and Jay Cope, Richard and Judy, Bonnie and Kent Walpole, JoAnne and Dwayne Woolley, Robert and DeAnn, and Laurie and Paul Barney.
Preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Don; sisters, Elna and Verla; and great granddaughter, Lindsay Cope.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
January 9, 2014Joyce Lee Whiting passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, JoAnne Woolley, on January 6, 2014 joining her eternal companion.
She was born on August 11, 1921 in Mapleton, Utah to William Frank Lee and Iva May Bradford. She lived in Mapleton until age 11 when her family moved to Spanish Fork. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 193
She married Harold Hill Whiting, her childhood/lifetime sweetheart in the Salt Lake Temple on February 16, 1944. They built a home in Mapleton where they resided for 60+ years. Her children were very important to her and through her example she taught them well how to serve others, work hard, be honest, and how to follow Christ's teaching. Throughout her life she was always active in the LDS church, being involved in both Primary and Relief Society, and served a mission with Harold in Nauvoo, Illinois after his retirement. They had six children, 31 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She is survived by their children and their spouses; Sharon and Jay Cope, Richard and Judy, Bonnie and Kent Walpole, JoAnne and Dwayne Woolley, Robert and DeAnn, and Laurie and Paul Barney.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Frank and Gerald; and great granddaughter, Lindsay Cope.
The Springfield Herald
December 18, 1996Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Elna May Whitin Perry Feess, died at the Crestview Care Center in Provo, Utah, December 16, 1996, after a lingering illness. She was born March 15, 1923 to William H. Whiting and Leila Hill in Mapelton. She married Melvin D. Perry in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 22, 1941. They were later divorced. Elna then married John Walter Feess who provide for her until his death August 4, 1990. They were sealed in the Manti Temple, September 6, 1996.
Elna was a lifr-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church posituions with genealogy, youth and the Relief Society. Her employment was varied as she worked for many years at the Perry Seed Store, at the Utah State Hospital and sold Tupperware. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
She is survived by her daughter, Pat (Randall) Purcell, Spanish Fork; thw sons: Mel D. (Suzanne) Perry, West Mont, IL; Jim D. (Debra) Perry, Corona, CA; two sisters: Norma (Dale) Keim, Provo; Virla (Vern) Whiting, Provo; four brothers: Harold (Joyce) Whiting, Mapleton; Melvin (Bessie) Whiting, Wood River, NE; Don (Connie) Whiting, Spoanish Fork; Ned (Carol) Whiting, Elk Ridge; 12 grandchildren (including step-grandchildren) and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both of her husbands and a step-grandson.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
January 30, 1996Melvin D Perry, 74, of Seneca, Missouri, died January 26, 1996 due to cirrhosis of the liver in Joplin, Missouri.
Mel was born May 1, 1921 in Provo, Utah, a son of Darwin II and America De St. Jeor Perry. He married Elna Whitting on October 22, 1941 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced. Mel married Judith Losee February 25, 1970 in Evanston, Wyoming. Their marriage was solemnized on February 26, 1985 in the Provo LDS Temple.
Mel was educated in Utah and graduated from Provo High and later from Barber College in Salt Lake City. He served in World War II in evacuation ordinance unit. Upon returning, he went to work for Sears. He was both a service and customer service supervisor for 23 years. Mel then went to work as a jeweler for Bullock & Losee Jewelers, where he was employed until his retirement in 1985. Mel was an avid sportsman and the instrumental driving force in the origin of the Utah County Jeep Patrol.
Mel was a member of the LDS Church where he worked in Scouting and the Sunday School presidency. Mel held the office of an Elder at the time of his death.
Mel is survived by his wife of Seneca, Missouri; four sons and three daughters, Mel. D. Perry, Westmont, Ill. Mrs. Randal Purcell (Pat), Spanish Fork; Jim Perry, Corona, Calif.; Mrs. Gene Baumgartner (Sauna), Pleasant Grove, Roark Perry, Joplin, Mo.; Slade Perry, Provo; and Tara Perry, Seneca, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Kay Hopkins (Norma); and two brothers, W. Dean Perry and Bob G. Perry
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John Walter Fees, 84, of Mapleton, died Saturday, August 4, 1990, at Mountain View Hospital. He was born November 15, 1905, in Wamego, Kansas, to John Albert and Bessie Opal Wierman Feess.
He married Blanche Maud Hoover, September 9, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died in 1967. He married Elna Whiting Perry, November 5, 1970, in Salt Lake City.
He is survived by his wife, Mapleton; one step-daughter and two step-sons, Mrs. Randal (Pat) Purcell, Lake Shore; Melvin Perry, Jr., Willow Brook, Illinois; Jim Perry, Corona, California; 9 step-grandchildren; one sister, Marian Benish, Bradenton, Florida.
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Gloria Ruth Thorpe Whiting, 62, of Springville, died October 1, 1991, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo.
She was born July 3, 1929, in Spanish Fork to Arthur Franklin and Jennie Mae Nielsen Thorpe. She married Melvin Leo Whiting, September 14, 1950, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced.
She is survived by four sons, Marcel Whiting, Houston; Rodney Whiting, Phoenix; Brent Whiting, Seattle; Mark Whiting, Springville; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Arthella Warner, Salt Lake City; Norma Barneck, Clearfield; Rita Hardy, Springville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon & Jay.
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Norma was born in Mapleton, Utah, on February 27, 1927, to William Henry Whiting and Leila Hill Whiting. She was the fifth of seven children.
In December of 1945, Norma married Horace Dean Johnson in the Manti LDS Temple; he died a few months later.
Beloved Norma Leila Whiting Johnson passed away on February 11, 2014, after a long period of declining health. She was 86 years old.
Survived By: Her dear husband of 53 years, Dale Arnold Keim; her son, Wayne Potts (Patricia Slev); her step-children, Janet Keim (Stan Hess) and David Keim (Denise Keim); five beloved grandchildren: Kelly and Jerry Hess, Chad Keim, Nicole and Bryan Potts; and her youngest brother, Ned Whiting.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents and siblings: Virla, Harold, Elna, Melvin and Don Whiting.
Columbia Basin Herald (Moses Lake, WA)
December 29, 2008Don Ivan Whiting
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle peacefully passed from this life early Friday morning, Dec. 26, 2008.
Don was born Jan. 20, 1929, to William Henry and Leila Hill Whiting in Mapleton, Utah. He graduated from Springville High School in 1947.
Don married his eternal companion, Corinne Jensen, on Nov. 16, 1950, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with five children who brought him much joy. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart award.
He farmed his own property in Warden for more than 30 years. After his retirement from farming, he drove a school bus for nine years. He also worked repairing cars. He was a master handyman and could fix anything.
Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a high priest. He enjoyed his work as a ward and stake missionary, and as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple. He gave of himself freely to his family, friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his sweetheart, Corinne; his children, Dr. Michael Don (Karen) Whiting, Alpine; DeAnn (Ron) Delabarre, Henderson, Nev.; Todd Jensen (Charlyn) Whiting, Enumclaw, Wash.; Jana Marie (Marvin) Finster, Springville; Mindy Nadine (Tracy) Anderson, Parker, Colo. He was adored by his 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Don is also survived by his brothers, Harold (Joyce) Whiting, Mapleton; Ned Whiting, Elkridge; and a sister, Norma (Dale) Kiem, Provo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.
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Ned Allison Whiting, most loved husband, father, and grandfather, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
He was born in Mapleton, Utah, on January 9, 1932, to William Henry Whiting and Leila Hill Whiting.
Ned grew up on the farm in Mapleton, learning to work hard. He graduated from Springville High School in 1950. He graduated in 1954 from Utah State Agricultural College (now USU) in Logan, with a degree in Industrial Technology and ROTC.
He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command from 1954 through 1967, achieving the rank of Captain.
He served a LDS Church Building Mission as a general contractor. His career was spent as a store carpenter with ZCMI from where he retired.
Ned’s greatest interest was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, and loved working with his hands. He served everybody, cheerfully. He was a faithful caregiver to his dear wife through her last years. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings. He was a Stake Seventy and served in the Provo Temple for many years.
He is survived by two sons and six daughters: Rosemary (Oscar) Schultz, Scott (Debbie) Whiting, Susan (Kent) Mohlman, Craig (Linda) Whiting, Rhoda (Mike) Burch, Leila (Allen) Turner, Allison Whiting, and Carolyn (Del Ray) Bascom. Also survived by 33 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, whom he adored.
Ned is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sisters, three brothers, his step-mother who raised him, Mary Marva Evans Johnson Whiting; and two great-grandsons.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
March 8, 2001Carole Brough Whiting, 67, passed away March 7, 2001 peacefully at her home in Elk Ridge Utah, of natural causes, after a long illness.
She was born on September 19, 1933 to Chester and Lula Brough, in Bountiful Utah. Carole grew up in Bountiful and graduated from Davis High School in 1951. Carole attended Utah State Agricultural College (USU), where she met her sweetheart Ned Whiting. They were married on June 1, 1953, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with eight children. Carole was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She served in leadership and teaching positions in every church auxiliary, including Relief Society and YWMIA president. She was especially loved by the children she taught as a nursery leader. Carole was an instructor and sales leader with Tri-Chem for 35 years and was a regional director for over 20 years. Carole enjoyed DUP, genealogy, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She expressed her creativity through quilting, painting, crafts, gardening, sewing and homemaking. Carole loved quilting and shared the many quilts she made with her family, friends, and anyone in need. Carole was loving, generous, kind, and compassionate. She lived her life serving others.
Carole is survived by her husband, Ned A. Whiting, Elk Ridge UT; her children: Rosemary (Oscar) Schultz, Logan UT; Scott (Debbie) Whiting, Kearns UT; Susan (Kent) Mohlman, Murray, UT; Craig (Linda) Whiting, Mendon, UT; Rhoda (Mike) Burch, West Valley City, UT; Leila (Allen) Turner, Washington Terrace, UT; Allison Whiting, Ogden, UT; Carolyn (Del Ray) Bascom, Elk Ridge, UT; a brother and a sister; LaGrande (Julia) Brough, Logan, UT; Marie (Dennis) Nielson, Syracuse UT; Carole has 29 grandchildren and five and a half great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester R. and Lula R. Brough, a brother Delmar Brough and a sister Rhoda Ann Brough.
Carole will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grand-children and those who knew and loved her.
The Daily Herald
January 8, 1974Funeral services for Roland Chase Hill, 73, of Springville, who died Sunday at his home of natural couses will be ...
Mr, Hill wa born Oct. 31, 1900 at Burrville, Sevier County, the son of Leonard A. and mable Marie Haskell Hill. He married Lucille Waters at Winnemucca, Nev. The marriage was solemnized later at the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
A forner resident of Mapleton and Payson, Mr. Hill came to Springville in 1945. He had served as secretary of the MIA and his Elders Quorum and as a home teacher for many years. At the time of his death he was a high priest.
He was employes at Geneva Steel Works prior to his retirement.
Survivors include his widow, three sons and six daughters, Fred A. Hill, Ontario, Calif.; Roland E. Hill, Granger; Charles Hill, Springville; Mrs. Milton (Phyllis) Bame, Carey Ida.; Mrs. Ralph (Elaine) Taylor, Oakley, Summitt County; Mrs. Alvin (Eva) Orchard, Ogden; Mrs. Thomas (Carol) Shepherd, Provo; Mrs, Clyde (Mary) Partridge and Mrs. DeVere (Velma) Simons, both of Springville; 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Lella) Romney, Layton and Mrs. Vera Tew, Logan; two half-brothers and six half-sisters, Leroy Hill, Payson; Merrill Hill, Chicago, Ill,; Mrs, Maureen Jones, St. George; Mrs. Edna Gale, Las Vegas, Nev.; Mrs. Paul (Lois) Burton and Mrs. Allan (Margaret Francis, both of Spanish Fork; Mrs. Richard (Emma Jean) Poll, Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. LaMar (Ruth) Weight, Springville.
Standard-Examiner (Ogden, UT)
December 11, 2016Fred Alvin Hill, 89, passed away on December 9, 2016, in Layton, Utah. He was born March 9, 1927, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Roland Chase and Lucille Waters Hill. He attended school in Payson, Utah.
Fred joined the Navy one day before his eighteenth birthday. When he returned from the Navy, he attended Brigham Young University.
Fred served a mission for the LDS Church in East Texas. After his mission, he worked for United Airlines and then, the California State Compensation Fund as a claims adjuster. Fred met Darlene St. John and they were married on December 3, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada. From this marriage, he raised a grandson, Kale St. John. Darlene passed away in 1991. Fred, then met and married, Florence Kite, the love of his life on November 20, 1992, in the Ogden LDS Temple. Florence had seven married children whom he became a devoted father to. He and Florence served for three years in the Ogden LDS Temple and together they served a mission in Washington D.C.
Fred enjoyed traveling, reading, playing games with his family, and his grandchildren. He and Florence have enjoyed spending the winter in Leeds, Utah.
Fred was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by brother, Roland Elmo; and sister, Mary; step-children: Gary, Roberta (Skip), David (LaRae), Allen (Paula), Lori, Jack (Louise), Rick (Amy), also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID)
May 5, 2010CAREY - Phyllis Mable Bame, age 81, returned home to her Heavenly Father and to attend a long-awaited reunion with her earthly parents, husband, son and other family members on Thursday, April 29, 2010; surrounded by her children, she passed away peacefully at Welcome Home Assisted Living in Bountiful, Utah.
She was born April 23, 1929, in Payson, Utah, to Roland and Lucille Hill. Her childhood was spent in the Payson area, later moving to Springville, Utah. She attended schools in Payson and Springville. She was a graduate of Springville High School and a four-year graduate of LDS Seminary.
She married Milton Keith Bame in Sept. 1949. On April 18, 1970, they were sealed together for all time and eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple. In 1959, they moved from Utah to Carey, Idaho. She spent the majority of her life as a stay-at-home homemaker. She took on a part-time job cleaning a house to support three sons when they served missions. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Primary president and many other callings in Relief Society and Sunday school. She enjoyed her calling in the library. She enjoyed quilting and making crafts. She enjoyed sewing and made many prom and bridesmaid dresses.
She is survived by her children, Keith (Nanette) Bame of Las Vegas, Nev., Karl (Shirley) Bame of Firth, Idaho, Charlotte (Bill) Blackhurst of Centerville, Utah, and Michael (Keri) Bame of Rupert, Idaho; several brothers and sisters; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Raymond; sisters, Elaine and Carol; and two siblings that died in infancy.
The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID)
March 25, 2001Milton Keith Bame. 71, was born in Lindon, Utah, on Oct. 30, 1929, and died at St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center in Ketchum, Idaho, on March 21, 2001. He was the fifth of eight children born to George Ancel and Pearl May Bame.
Milton attended school in Utah and joined the Navy when he was 17-years-old. He served on Guam during the Korean Conflict. He married Phyllis Mable Hill in Payson, Utah on Sept. 23, 1949, and was sealed in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Idaho Falls Temple on April 18, 1970. The family moved to Carey, Idaho, in 1959, where Milton later worked at the Kraft cheese plant. He retired in 1986, after 25 years. He enjoyed golfing and loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Bame of Carey, Idaho; children, Keith Nanette Bame of Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Shirley Bame of Firth, Idaho, Raymond Sandra Bame of West Valley City, Utah, Charlotte Bill Blackhurst of Centerville, Utah, and Michael Valerie Bame of Burley, Idaho. He was very proud of his 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Retta Elaine Hill Taylor, 66, died January 6, 1997, in Provo, Utah, following a short illness. She was born November 6, 1930, in Payson, Utah, to Roland Chase and Lucille Waters Hill.
She married Ralph W Taylor July 9, 1948, in Springville, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Temple April 16, 1976. They were later divorced.
She is survived by her children: Julie and Harold, Queen Creek, AZ; Don and Marion, Murray, UT; Wendell and Merlene, Kearns, UT; Bonnie and Fred, Benjamin, UT; Rick and Lori, West Jordan, UT; Ross LeRoy, Provo, UT; Lyle and Vicky, Tempe, AZ; Clay and Edith, Sparks, NV; 35 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Fred and Florence Hill, St. George, UT; Phylis and Milton Bame, Carey, ID; Evan and Al Orchard, Clearfield, UT; Elmo and Jean Hill, West Valley City, UT; Charles and Janet Hill, Springville, UT.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet, a sister, Carol Shepard, and Ralph W Taylor.
Standard-Examiner (Ogden, UT)
December 30, 2013Eva Hill Orchard, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was born on August 7, 1932 in Payson, Utah to Roland Chase and Lucille Waters Hill.
She married Alvin Gene Orchard on January 6, 1950 in Springville, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 14, 1966. Alvin passed away on January 2, 2004.
Eva was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed serving as an Ogden LDS
Temple worker. She loved the time she was able to volunteer at Davis Hospital for 20 years. She worked and retired from JC Penney's and worked at Walmart for a short time.
She enjoyed sewing, butmostly doing things for other people. Eva is survived by daughters, Karen (Rick) North, Ogden; Sharon (Terry deceased) Bisseger, Layton; and Eva Christene, Murray; eight grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, five sisters, and one brother.
The Daily Herald
October 29, 1991Carol Hill Shepherd, 53, of Provo, died October 27, 1991, in Provo.
She was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Payson, a daughter of Roland C. and Lucile Waters Hill. Dhe married Thomas Shepherd, May 26, 1956 in Elko, Nev. Their marriage was solomnized May 26, 1960, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died in 1975.
She was raised in Springville where she attendedschools, graduating from Springville High School, She was employed at Barbizon.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in the Sunday School and Primary in several positions. She and her husband served a stake missio.
She enjoyed sewing and gardening, especially carnations.
She is survived by three sons, Jeff L. Shepherd and Thomas B. Shepherd, both of Proco, and Dan A. Shepherd, Orem; three grandchildren; three brothers and five sisters, Fred Hill, California; Elmo Hill, West Valley; Charles Hill, Mrs. Clyde (Mary) Partridge and Velma Simons, all Springville; Mrs.Al (Eva) Orchard, Clearfield; Mrs. Milton (Phillis) Bame, Carey, Idaho; Elaine Taylor, Mesa, Ariz.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
July 12, 2011Clyde Lamar Partridge, 76 of Springville, Utah, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 9, 2011. He was born November 8, 1934 to Alma and Leona Tanner Partridge in Payson, Utah. He later lived in Goshen, Ut. where he was one of thirteen children. He married Mary Ann (Hill) Partridge October 20, 1956. They were later sealed for eternity in the Provo Temple October 10, 1975.
Together they raised two sons in Springville, Utah. He had a lifetime passion for music, family, friends, and helping all he came in contact with. He had a great love for the outdoors and hunting.
He is survived by his wife Mary, sons; Bryan(Susan)Partridge of Sandy, Doug(Sherie)Partridge of Levan, siblings; Paul(Shirley)Partridge, Annie(Brent)Hone, Dorothy Jewitt, Beth(Roy)Calhoun, Leah Towers.(13) Grandchildren and (19) Great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, Brothers; Bill and Kenny and sisters; Dela, Mary, June and two infants.
Daily Herald (Provo, UT)
May 12, 2012Velma Lucille Hill Simons, returned to her Heavenly Father May 8, 2012. She was born September 15, 1941. She married Arthur Devere Simons and was later sealed to him for eternity in 1990 in the Manti LDS Temple. She was born in Payson, Utah and was a resident of Springville and Provo all her life. She was the daughter of Roland Chase Hill and Lucille Waters. She was always involved in Genealogy and family history. She also enjoyed visiting the temple quite often. She spent most of her time at home being a homemaker and always loved spending time with family. She was a valiant member of the LDS Church. Velma enjoyed reading, crocheting, and making blankets.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, husband and their son Quincy, as well as her brother in law Clyde Partridge, sister Phyllis and her husband Milton Bame, her sister Elaine Taylor, sister Carol and her husband Tom Shepherd and 2 baby siblings.
She is survived by a brother Fred Hill, Clearfield, UT, a sister Eva Orchard, Clearfield, UT, a brother Elmo (Jean) Hill, West Valley City, UT, a sister Mary Partridge, Springville, a brother Charles (Janet) Hill, Springville, UT, she is also survived by her daughters Valerie Simons, Spanish Fork, UT, Kim Simons, Provo, UT, Angela (Dave) Burton, Springville, UT, Daphnie (Waylan) Nelson, Springville, UT, grandchildren Seth and Crystal Richmond, Malorie Sorrells, Dustin Sorrells, Melissa and Chris Madruga, Brooke Simons, Ava, Colton, Dakota Hutchinson, 5 great grandsons and 2great great granddaughters.
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LaRue Clarke Nielsen, 68, 1344 Orchard Ave., Ogden, Utah, died Tuesday at her home of cancer.
She was born in Newton, Utah, to Lemuel Leon Clarle and Frances Caroline Anderson on March 13, 1914. She was raised in Logan, Utah. She moved to Hyrum, Utah and married Hervin Bernell Nielsen April 3, 1935, in the Logan, LDS Temple.
They moved to Downey and later To Pocatello. In 1961 they moved to Camarillo, Calif., and resided there until a year ago when they moved to Ogden, Utah.
Mrs. Nielsen was an active member of the LDS Church and hasd served in leadership positions in the Primary, Sunday school, Relief Society and young women's organizations. She also serbed as a temple supervisor in the Los Angeles Temple and currently was called to the Names Extraction Program. She was involved in the church dance program for 47 years. She loved all the arts in addition to dancing, sang with numerous musical groups in Utah, Idaho and California.
Continously engaged in church and civic activities, she was presented the "Womanhood" statuette in recognition of service rendered to others.
Surviors include her husband, Ogden, Utah; one son, Clarke B. Nielsen, Camarillo, Calif.; two daugters, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Broberg, Pocatello; and Mrs. Alan (Anna Louise) Medaris, Kaysville, Utah; and one sister, Mrs. Clark (Norna) Petersen, Ogden, Utah.
Corvallis Gazette-Times (OR)
May 7, 2008Betty J. Campbell of Corvallis died Sunday, May 4, in Philomath. She was 77.
Betty was born to Adolph H. and Emma M. Laufman Gerold in Norris, S.D., on July 23, 1930.
She married Clarke Albert Campbell on April 1, 1950, in Bellfountain.
Betty enjoyed playing cards, garage sales, wind chimes, TV soap operas, her coffee, hummingbirds and most of all her family. Purple was her favorite color.
Survivors include her sons, Cary and his wife, Karen, Jim and his wife, Linda, C.A. and his wife, Debbie, and Steve and his wife, Kim; daughters Karen and her husband, Jerry Curtis, and Kathy and her husband, Troy Woosley; brothers Anton, Adolph and Leslie Gerold; sisters Myrtle Olson, Joyce Kroush and Vivian Throneberry; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarke, in 1986, and sister Maylene Bartram.
The World (Coos Bay, OR)
September 9, 2013Myron "Mike" Campbell 84, of Coos Bay, died Sept. 7, 2013, in Coos Bay.
The Daily Review (Hayward, CA)
January 20, 2011Douglas Henry Campbell, age 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2011. Doug was born in Cedar City, Utah, and graduated from Ogden High School.
He married the love of his life, Libby Lucinda Shiro on July 3, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana.
They were the loving parents of Kelly, Corlee and Kenny Campbell. Doug's passion was golf. He worked as a professional at a course in Hayward, California, provided lessons and made specialized golf clubs.
Doug is survived by his eldest daughter Kelly Baker, (husband Roger ), grandsons Rael Briggs (wife Jennifer), and Kyle Baker, grandchildren Noah, Hanna and Lila, and son-in-law Dennis Briggs. He is also survived by his brothers, Mike of Coos Bay, Oregon and Gerry of St. George, Utah.
Doug's wife Libby, daughter Corlee and son Kenny preceded him in death.
59224. Gerald Richard Campbell
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Gerald Richard Campbell, beloved by the family, returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 20, 2012 due to service connected disabilities obtained in his U.S. Air Force career from 1951 to 1967. He was born August 19, 1933 to Myron Moroni Campbell and Mildred Irene Clarke, the fourth of four boys and one girl.
He was a lifelong active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon entering the University of Oregon and AFROTC he married his sweetheart and eternal companion, Jeanne Frances Sater on October 15, 1954 in Eugene, Oregon at Jeanne's parents' home. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland LDS Temple on January 9, 1956.
Gerry and Jeanne raised five children. His joy was his family. Countless camping trips and lake vacations highlighted a home where love was taught and felt. A love for God and His creations and hard work was instilled in each of his children. Together they had 21 grandchildren and 27 ½ great-grandchildren.
Gerry graduated from Mound Fort Elementary School, Ogden High School in 1951, and from the University of Oregon in 1955 where he received his Bachelors of Science. He then went on to receive two MBA's from The University of Southern California. He had famous coaches in football and track: John Mckay, Leu Cassinova, and Biss Bowerman.
To start their married life together Gerry and Jeanne moved to Rinston, North Carolina. In 1956 they went to Primary Flight School in the Air Force. Gerry flew many USAT military aircrafts: PA79, T-34, T-28, T-33, and F84F. Their military associations and experiences in Germany and other experiences remained cherished memories. Gerry served in many USAF assignments earning distinction and medals. By example he taught his family the joy that service in the military and in the church can bring.
Gerry's greatest loves were Jeanne, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He served in the military and in many church callings with grace. By example he taught his family the joy that service can bring. His legacy of faith, service, and work will be embraced by his family and remembered by those who knew him. He leaves this message for his golfing buddies, "Hit one and drag Gerry!"
Gerry was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Clarke and Douglas; his sister: Adele Wayman; and his son Richard Scott Campbell (age 53).
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne Frances Sater Campbell; children: Robbe Dee (Christine Gardner) Campbell of Moreno Valley, California, Shelly (John) Hesch of Lehi, Utah, Shawn Alan (Dawn Marie) Campbell of Yakima, Washington, and Jennifer (John) Chapman of St. George, Utah; 21 grandchildren; and 27 ½ great-grandchildren.
Rocky Mountain News (CO)
March 15, 2002RUBY MAURINE ROWE, 94, of Lakewood died Feb. 5.
Services were Feb. 9, with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Rowe was born in Newton, Utah, on July 27, 1907. She married Gus F. Rowe, 1929.
Survivors include daughter Fay; sons Richard, John; two grandchildren.
Find-a-Grave
FAYE L. ROWE MILLER
April 22, 1936 - June 18, 2016
PRECEDED IN DEATH by parents Gus (1906 - 1984) and Ruby Rowe (1907 - 2002) and brother John Rowe (1943 - 2013).AMONG SURVIVORS: One sibling Richard (Jeanne) Rowe, daughter Maurine (Jeff) Pollock, grandson Benjamin Pollock, nephew Jason (Kelly) Rowe, great-nieces Ruby Ann Rowe and Emilyn Lucy Rowe,
The Denver Post (CO)
March 26, 2013John Francis Rowe, 69, passed away March 18. Born July 8, 1943.
Survived by 2 siblings, Richard Rowe and Faye Miller; niece Maurine (Jeff) Pollock; nephew Jason (Kelly) Rowe; great-nephew Benjamin Pollock and great-niece Ruby Ann Rowe.
Preceded in death by parents, Gus and Ruby Rowe.
59230. Marian Elizabeth Bullard
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
November 6, 2002ATHOL -- Marian (Bullard) Adams, 88, of 130 Barrett Ave., died Monday, Nov. 4, in Baldwinville Nursing Home.
Her husband of 50 years, R. Terry Adams, died in 1989.
She leaves five daughters, Maryann Peterson of Newark, N.Y., Susan Adams of Burke, Va., Joann Deacon of Athol, Leann Adams of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Ann Adams of Sunnyvale, Calif.; a sister, Glenna Gray of Athol; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, Dorothy Fittz and Althea Daniels, predeceased her.
She was born in New Salem, daughter of William and Harriett (Paige) Bullard. She graduated from New Salem Academy in 1932, and from Massachusetts State College (now the University of Massachusetts) in 1936. She lived in Athol most of her life.
Mrs. Adams worked at the former Maples in Orange, the Tea Room in Amherst, Union Twist Drill and Athol Savings Bank. She was a member of Athol-Orange Baptist Church, and its FaHoLo group and sewing club. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star-Themis Chapter. She enjoyed reading, sewing, traveling and spending summers at her summer home at Packard Heights.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
December 27, 2000ATHOL -- Arthur W.
Bill'' Gray Jr., 78, of 276 Bearsden Road, a retired technician, died Monday, Dec. 25, in Athol Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Glenna (Bullard) Gray; three sons, John Gray of New Salem, David Gray of Memphis, Tenn., and Randall Gray of Athol; three daughters, Jacquelyn Quattrocelli of Orange, Donna Savage and Amanda Chastney, both of Athol; a brother, Robert Gray of Athol; and 10 grandchildren.
He was born in Athol, son of Gladys (Lawton) Arthur W. Gray Sr., and graduated from Athol High School in 1940. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific.
Mr. Gray was a technician more than 39 years for New England Telephone Co., retiring in 1984.
He was a member of North New Salem Congregational Church and Edward H. Phillips American Legion Post 102. He was a Scoutmaster for YMCA Troop 17 for 30 years and a crossing guard for students at Pleasant Street School.
Central Maine Newspapers
January 26, 2016SANFORD - Phyllis Paige Longfellow, 98, of Sanford, died on Friday evening, Jan. 22, 2016, at the Lodges Care Center in Springvale. She was born on Sept. 29, 1917, in New Salem, Mass., the daughter of Willard and Ethel (Savage) Paige. She graduated from Cony High School in Augusta in 1936. Phyllis was a Gray Lady Volunteer at Togus Veteran's Home in Togus during and after World War II.
Mrs. Longfellow was the oldest living member of the Samuel Grant and Mary Torr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of, and Sunday School Teacher at, Christ Church in Gardiner, and parishioner at St. George's Episcopal Church in Sanford.
Phyllis was very active as a volunteer with the Red Cross, Augusta Woman's Club, the United Way, Kennebec Valley Garden Club and the Augusta Hospital Auxiliary and Volunteers. Her hobbies included knitting and quilting and she was an avid bridge player and never missed a Red Sox game on radio or television.
Mrs. Longfellow was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 64 years, Leander J. Longfellow; her sister, Glennis Glidden; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Longfellow and husband Carl Johnson of Sanford; her two sons, Willard Longfellow and wife Linda of North Miami, Fla., and Kenneth Longfellow and wife Nancy of Gardiner; eight special grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four nephews and two nieces.
Morning Sentinel
February 6, 2013WINSLOW - Glennis Irene (Paige) Glidden, 87, of Winslow, died at her home Monday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2013. She was born in Chelsea on Oct. 22, 1925, a daughter of Willard and Ethel (Savage) Paige.
Glennis was educated in Chelsea schools and graduated from Cony High School, class of 1943. After graduation, she took business classes, which in turn brought her to work for many years at Sterns Department Store. She worked there until 1984.
Glennis married the love of her life, Ivan E. Glidden Sr., on Nov. 22, 1945.
Glennis loved camping, sliding in the winter to work, gardening and especially loved dancing with her husband. After her husband's passing, she enjoyed traveling to see her children. Her greatest joys in life were her family and pets, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Glennis was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a lifetime member at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Waterville and recently attended Winslow Congregational Church with her family.
She is survived by her six children, Dwight Andrews and wife Donna, Sharon Nasimok and husband Al, Terry Glidden and wife Trisha, Penny Glidden and partner Otis "James" DeJournette, Charles Glidden and wife Lori and Ivan E. Glidden Jr. and wife Heather; grandchildren Cathy, Mike, Nick, Mark, Alex, Teleana, Vicky, Garrett, Tiffany, Tony, Ulana, Christian, Dominique, Benjamin, Joshua, Matthew, Seth, Drew and Emily; a sister, Phyllis Longfellow; as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
March 7, 1997NEW SALEM - Helen (Paige) Worsman, 79, of 51 South Main St., a retired university librarian and former beautician, died yesterday in Wachusett Care Facility, Holden.
She leaves two sons, Roger S. Worsman of New Hartford, Conn., and David W. Worsman of Tewksbury; a daughter, Ann S. Colby of New Salem, with whom she lived; a sister, Lois Dunbar of Phillipston; eight grandchildren; an aunt; and four nieces. She was born in New Salem, daughter of Stanley and Luetta (Meuse) Paige. She was a descendant of William and Sarah (Stevens) Paige, who settled here from Lunenburg in 1750.
Mrs. Worsman graduated from New Salem Academy in 1935 and Doerr Beauty Academy of Springfield in 1938. She was a beautician at Elgie's Beauty Parlor and Betty Smith's Beauty Shop, both in Orange. She later worked in the cafeteria at New Salem Elementary School. After that, she was a librarian at the University of Massachusetts Library in Amherst for 12 years, retiring in 1975.
She was a life member of New Salem Central Congregational Church. She was a member of the Swift River Historical Society and Friends of the New Salem Free Public Library. She was a member of Athena Chapter 25, Order of the Eastern Star, in Orange, and Arcana Chapter 50, OES, in Greenfield. She was a former member of the New Salem Grange.
The Eagle-Tribune, (Lawrence, MA)
April 9, 2013.New Salem, Ma. Herbert Stork Worsman, 96, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at his daughter's home, after an illness. He was the husband of the late Edna D. (Freeman) Worsman who died in 2010.
Herbert leaves his daughter, Ann Stork (Worsman) Colby and her husband, George, of New Salem; two sons, Roger Worsman and his wife, Barbara, and David Worsman and his wife, Mary Ann, all of Dennis, mass.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Herbert was born in Lawrence, on January 26, 1917, a son of the late Herbert and Ann (Stork) Worsman. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1935, and from Lowell Tech in 1937. He worked for the former Union Twist Drill Co., in Athol as an estimator for many years. Herbert served in the US army air Corps during World War II as a Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the Athol American Legion Post 102, the Orange Lodge of Masons, the Essex Chapter of Demolay, and the Grace Episcopal Church in Lawrence.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
September 18, 2003PHILLIPSTON Lois N. (Paige) Dunbar, 83, 0f 185 Ward Hill Road, beloved wife of Elbrdige B. Dunbar died Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at the Lachance Center in Gardner.
Her husband of 60 years Elbridge B. Dunbar died in 1999. She leaves two daughters Suzanne Hooley and her husband Alan of Phillipston, MA., Kathlyn (Tiffy) McCarthy and her husband Edward of Bucyrus, OH, three grandchildren, Richard Thibeault, Jr., of Phillipston, MA., Christopher Thibeault of Athol, MA., Eric Kajca of Richlands, NC, and six great grandchildren.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
November 8, 1999PHILLIPSTON - Elbridge B. "Al" Dunbar, 84, of 185 Ward Hill Road, and 8 Estate Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, a longtime toolmaker and civic leader, died Saturday, Nov. 6, at the home of a daughter in Ogunquit after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Lois N. (Paige) Dunbar; two daughters, Suzanne Hooley of Phillipston and Ogunquit, and Kathryn McCarthy of Bucyrus, Ohio; three brothers, Donald Dunbar of St. Petersburg, Fla., Walter Dunbar of Springfield and Arthur Dunbar of Belchertown; a sister, Marion Soltys of Brookfield; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces.
He was born in Ware, son of Frederick G. and Maude E. (Smith) Dunbar, and lived 47 years in New Salem before moving to Phillipston in 1986. He spent winters in St. Petersburg, Fla., and several summers in Ogunquit. He graduated from Ware High School in 1933.
Mr. Dunbar was a toolmaker at Union Twist Drill Division of Litton Industries Inc. in Athol for many years, retiring in 1980. He previously worked on construction of the Windsor Dam when the Quabbin Reservoir was being created during the 1930s. He later worked for his father-in-law, Stanley Paige, at his mill.
While in New Salem, Mr. Dunbar served as cemetery sexton, dog officer, special policeman and town assessor. He served on the New Salem Academy Reunion Committee. He was the scout master of New Salem's first Boy Scout troop, Troop 126.
Mr. Dunbar was a member of Central Congregational Church in New Salem and the New Salem Grange. He was an avid horseback rider, golfer and snowmobiler.
Witty's Funeral HomeORANGE- Elizabeth A. (Cadwell) Deegan, 93, of King James Court, East River Street, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 3, 2017 at home with family at her side.
Born in Orange on December 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Paige) Cadwell and grew up in Orange, attended New Salem Academy and graduated from Orange High School in 1941.
In 1944, Elizabeth married John W. Deegan and they were married 55 years until his death on April 11, 1999.
Elizabeth had worked for Western Union, Erving Paper Mill and was a receptionist for CETA, but taking care of her large family was most important to her. A loving and caring person, Elizabeth's love of nature began as a young child when she spent hours walking in the woods with her father. She continued walking, up to 2 miles daily, well into her 80's. Elizabeth could also do the New York Times crossword puzzles in ink without the need for corrections. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Elizabeth was non-judgmental and enjoyed the diversity of her extended family. She had a keen interest in politics as well as civil rights and social justice. A fine seamstress, Elizabeth made many clothes for her family and was skilled at doing needlepoint and embroidery, as well as rug braiding.
Elizabeth will be missed by her 12 children, Dennis Deegan of Demming, NM, Lyn Cadwell and Patricia Althea, both of Northampton, Thomas and Eleanor Deegan of Cambridge, Elizabeth Loving and John Bullock of Shutesbury, Christine and Christopher Cody of Orange, Jane and George Morin of Orange, John Deegan of Lake Arrowhead, CA, Katherine and Gregg Watkavich of Athol, Michael and Julie Deegan of West End, NC, James and Myla Deegan of Long Beach, CA and Matthew Deegan of Orange; 10 grandchildren, Nathan and Sarah Moore of Northampton, Deidre and Mahmood Firouzbakht of Cambridge, Anthony Loving of Shutesbury, Miriam Lord of Orange, Jonathan Deegan of Lake Arrowhead, CA, Mary and Emily Watkavich of Orange, Patrick and Robert Deegan of West End, NC and Jasmine Deegan of Long Beach, CA; 6 great grandchildren, Jacob, Lydia and Aaron Moore, Camron and Neve Deegan, and Kahla Watkavich.
Find-a-GraveWARWICK- Bayard A. Cadwell, 79, died on Friday, October 15, 2004 at home. He had declining health for the past 16 months and getting 24 hour care at home.
Bayard was born in Orange, MA on October 8, 1925, the son of Robert F. and Gladys (Paige) Cadwell.
He grew up in Orange and served in the 8th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, United States Marines, from 1943 to 1946. He was in battle at Okinawa.
Upon returning from the war, he finished senior year at Orange High School. After graduation he went to work at the former Whit's Diner in Orange center, where he met two important people- Bob Whitney and the future Mrs. Cadwell. Dona, his wife, helped Bayard get a degree in teaching at Fitchburg State Teachers College. Bayard and family moved to Statford, Connecticut, where he taught shop for eighteen years. During the summer, he worked at children's camps.In 1967, the family started Camp Catamount in Warwick. For eleven years, Bayard took youths on hiking and canoeing trips in New England.
In 1973, Bayard and family moved to Warwick permanently. He taught at Athol and Amherst Public Schools. He retired in 1993. Since then, he has been spending time in Warwick gardening, reading, and building boats.
His wife, Dona Cadwell, predeceased him in 1998.
He is survived by his son Charles and wife Mary Shapiro, and children Molly Cadwell and Anna Cadwell; Daughter Deborah Cadwell; son Robb Cadwell and his wife Sengthian Cadwell and son Bayard; son Jack Cadwell, and wife Karro Frost, and daughters Dana Cadwell Frost, and Amanda Cadwell Frost. He is also survived by three sisters, Barbara Perrault of Wakefield, Elizabeth Deegan of Orange, and Jean Ray of Boise, Idaho.
Find-a-GraveWARWICK- Bayard A. Cadwell, 79, died on Friday, October 15, 2004 at home. He had declining health for the past 16 months and getting 24 hour care at home.
Bayard was born in Orange, MA on October 8, 1925, the son of Robert F. and Gladys (Paige) Cadwell.
He grew up in Orange and served in the 8th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, United States Marines, from 1943 to 1946. He was in battle at Okinawa.
Upon returning from the war, he finished senior year at Orange High School. After graduation he went to work at the former Whit's Diner in Orange center, where he met two important people- Bob Whitney and the future Mrs. Cadwell. Dona, his wife, helped Bayard get a degree in teaching at Fitchburg State Teachers College. Bayard and family moved to Statford, Connecticut, where he taught shop for eighteen years. During the summer, he worked at children's camps.In 1967, the family started Camp Catamount in Warwick. For eleven years, Bayard took youths on hiking and canoeing trips in New England.
In 1973, Bayard and family moved to Warwick permanently. He taught at Athol and Amherst Public Schools. He retired in 1993. Since then, he has been spending time in Warwick gardening, reading, and building boats.
His wife, Dona Cadwell, predeceased him in 1998.
He is survived by his son Charles and wife Mary Shapiro, and children Molly Cadwell and Anna Cadwell; Daughter Deborah Cadwell; son Robb Cadwell and his wife Sengthian Cadwell and son Bayard; son Jack Cadwell, and wife Karro Frost, and daughters Dana Cadwell Frost, and Amanda Cadwell Frost. He is also survived by three sisters, Barbara Perrault of Wakefield, Elizabeth Deegan of Orange, and Jean Ray of Boise, Idaho.