December 25, 1931 ~ March 3, 2010

Betty Ruth Marlow, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away March 03.  She was born December 25, 1931 to Frank and Ida Bee in Akron, Ohio.  In her teen years, Betty moved to Downey, California where she worked for the phone company and the police department.  While working in the City of Downey engineering department, she met Don Walton Marlow.  They married July 15, 1961 and were later sealed together for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   

Betty lived a life of service, enriching the lives of the many people she served and came into contact with.  She served in many capacities in the Downey, California First and Second Wards, including as Relief Society President in the First Ward.

In 1990, Betty and Don moved to Highland, Utah where she was able to enjoy the mountains she loved so much.   She and her husband enjoyed their time as temple workers in the Jordan River Temple and then later the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.  They also served for 7 years in the medical department at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT.

Betty spent many hours making beautiful quilts for friends and her grandchildren. She loved crafts and enjoyed painting the decorations Don made in his woodshop. A talented cook, she also loved to dance and was on a bowling league for many years.

She is survived by her husband Don, daughter and son-in-law Kim and Michael Sivetts, grandson Gabriel Sivetts; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Heather Marlow, granddaughter Avery Marlow and grandsons Reid and Spencer Marlow;  and son Russ Marlow.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Highland 24^th Ward

Chapel, 5222 West Country Club Drive, Highland, Utah.  A viewing will be held prior to services on Saturday from 11:00-11:45 a.m.  Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Services under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com 

October 13, 1989 ~ February 28, 2010

Nicholas Scott Johnson, 20, passed away February 28, 2010.  Nick was born October 13, 1989. 

Nick loved the outdoors, friends and family.  

He will be always be missed and loved by his grandparents: Sheryl & David Anderson, who adopted him; mother, Jennifer Hooley Caussey; father, Scott Johnson; brothers: Nathan and Jaden; sisters: Jennika and Sara Jo; grandparents, Randall (Theresa) Johnson and Nancy Marks; great grandparents: Jeannett Jones and Fred & Faye Johnson and many family and friends who loved him. 

Please join us in honoring Nick at funeral services held Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Friday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. 

In lieu to flowers the family suggest donations be made to a fund set up in Nick’s name at any branch of Zions Bank. 

May 21, 1921 ~ February 25, 2010

It looks like a grand and glorious journey ahead for Charles.  He departed this life on February 25, 2010 leaving behind his wife of 60 plus years, Xenna Johnson Boyer and four wonderful sons and their lovely wives: Allan Charles and Elizabeth; Max Kevin and Deborah; LaMar Glenn and MarRae; Gary Ron and LeAnn; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and his sister, Irene Heyland. 

Charles was born May 21, 1921 on the family farm in Thayer, Iowa to Charles W. and Hazel C. Boyer.  He left the farm as a young man, moved to Utah, and joined the LDS Church.  He married Xenna Johnson on January 1, 1950.  Charles loved his family, traveling, and hard work.  Although Charles left the farm, the farm never left him and always enjoyed having a big garden. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Battlecreek Second Ward Chapel, 1250 East 200 South, Pleasant Grove.  Friends and family at may call for a viewing Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Alpine City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Beehive Home in Pleasant Grove. 

October 17, 1926 ~ February 24, 2010

Guy Taylor, 83 of Provo, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away February 24, 2010 of emphysema & congestive heart failure.  He was born in Fort Smith, AR to Euclid Guy Taylor and Opal Serna Rambo Taylor on October 17, 1926.  He married Vera Luella Linder on August 2, 1947 in Sacramento, CA.

Guy worked for the U.S. Government for 35 years, as a aircraft mechanic all the way up to the inspector of third stage jet engines for Apollo 8 through 13.  This became the beginning of a long trek from Sacramento to ND, SD, WY; his last post was in Seattle WA as procurement officer and head inspector of Air Force 1 for Ronald Reagan.  He was present for the maiden flight and when the pilot returned he said “she flies like a dream, great job.”  Dad had a very accomplished career working for private contractors who worked for the Air Force.  He was a pilot (which he had to give up when he had his first bypass surgery in 1978).  He loved to golf, especially with his brothers.  He became involved with Aero Modeling and building the planes, (he liked building better than flying).  In his later years he could still build but no longer fly and that is when he met his loving friend and comrade Pocho Gonzalez-Chevez.  He seldom had a conversation without the mention of Pocho. He had many friends with the Aero Modelers and spoke of them often, he missed the camaraderie very much.

Guy and Vera retired to Redding, CA. After a few years in Redding they decided to travel.  With their travel trailer they went everywhere, from Oregon to Arkansas. This was the beginning of their life as Snowbirds.  They would spend summers in Oregon salmon and tuna fishing, crabbing, etc.  They canned almost everything and there is nothing better than home canned seafood!  They would leave Oregon, stop in Sacramento and Utah for a few weeks, then onto Yuma, AZ where they would spend the winter.

Guy was preceded in death by his wife Vera in 2002 after 55 years of marriage, his parents, elder son Guy Virgil, brothers, Bill and Chuck and granddaughter, Bennie Jo.  He is survived by his children, Betty (Ron) Street, Lindon, UT; Robert Taylor, Penn Valley, CA and Barbara (Sam) Hall, Alpine, UT.  Nine grandchildren, Laurie, Kris, Heather, Danny, Keller, Cheyenne, Tristan, Bobbie and Cameron; 7 great grandchildren, Jessica, Marie, Vance, Seth, Jessica L., Shelby, Oakley and Easton.

Funeral services will be held  Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. prior to services.  Guy will have a full military salute in his honor at Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Bluffdale, UT.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

We would like to thank Dr. Clark Bishop, E2nd floor nurses, as well as E7th floor nurses for all their care and concern for our father.  

June 4, 1935 ~ February 25, 2010

George Wade Meyer, 74, passed away at home, Feb. 25, 2010.  He was born June 4, 1935 to George F. and Muriel Wade Meyer.  George was raised in Ogden, graduating from Ogden High and then U of U.  He married Carol Pulley in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in April 1968. 

George loved the outdoors and all related activities.  He earned Eagle rank and was extremely patriotic.  He owned and operated “The Gunhaus”. George was an active member of the LDS Church singing his testimony for 16 years with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 

George is survived by his wife, Carol; sister, Muriel Elzey; sister-in-law, Virginia B. Meyer; brothers-in-law, Vard (Sue) Orrock; Dave (Camille) and Lynn (Barbara) Pulley; many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.  Preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Ray and Rose Pulley and his beloved daughter, Catherine; brother, Joseph and sister, Dorothy. 

Special thanks to Eva Neissen, Shirley and Sheryl of Bristol Hospice, and loving family for special and tender loving care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010 at Winder 11^th Ward, 951 E. 3825 S. Salt Lake,  where friends and family may call Wed. from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 10-11 a.m.  prior to services.  Interment at Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

January 1, 1941 ~ February 25, 2010

Rolland (Ron) Thomas Murphy, 69, of Lehi, Utah passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010.  Rolland was born January 1, 1941 in McCrory, Arkansas to Rolly Buck and Johnnie Wessie Jones Murphy.  He married Carla June Anderson on August 31, 1979, in Concord, California.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Utah LDS Temple.

Rolland grew up in rural Arkansas, the eighth of nine children.   He attended high school in McCrory and played on the high school football team.  After high school, Ron joined the U. S. Navy and served for three years.  Rolland pursued the restaurant business and owned his own diner in Lehi, Utah named “Ron’s Diner”.  He later worked at the Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, Utah as a Kitchen Cook.  Rolland could make bread like a bakery and was known to cater weddings and other events. 

He was loved by his in-laws like a son and brother. His many family members will miss his sense of humor and loving nature (despite his feisty side!).

He is survived by his wife Carla, Lehi; Betty Pierce, Plant City, Florida, (with whom he was very close) and many loving extended family in southern states, California, and Utah.

 Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lehi Chapel Valley Third Ward Building, 600 South 500 West, Lehi where friends and family may call for a viewing one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

May 9, 1917 ~ February 19, 2010

Nita Hardy Taylor, 92, of Pleasant Grove, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 due to causes incident to age.  She was born Alice Neeta Holtman on May 9, 1917 in Oakley, Idaho, the daughter of Edward John Holtman and Alice Louisa Lomax.  When she was 18 months old her mother died and she was adopted by Abel Woodruff Hardy and Maria Cooley.

When Nita was 4 years old, she moved with the Hardy family from Idaho to Colonia Dublan, Mexico in a covered wagon.  Nita married Lynn Taylor on May 5, 1936 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.  They lived most of their married life in Colonia Dublan, Mexico, where Lynn was a cattle rancher and farmer.  Together they had 8 children, one of whom, Rodger Alynn died in infancy.

Nita loved children and was an outstanding teacher.  She taught Sunday School and Primary and was frequently given the most difficult classes because of her abilities to draw the children in and help them become self-governing.  From 1970 to 1983, she taught a bilingual first grade class at the local LDS Elementary School.  She loved dancing and taught her students the national dances of Mexico.  Nita also taught piano lessons for over 25 years.

She is survived by her children: Jerry (Karen), Rigby, ID; Sallie Marie Sensiba (Willard), El Paso, TX; Ronald Melvin (Julie), Colonia Juarez, Mexico; Robert Dean (Maria), Salt Lake City; Fred Ralph (Susan), New Hope, PA; Devon (Deanne), Pleasant Grove; and Richard LeRoy (Margie), Gilbert, AZ.   Her posterity includes 42 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 am in the Grove Creek Stake Center at 1176 N. 730 E., Pleasant Grove. There will be a viewing before the service at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 am.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.olpinmortuary.com

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctor, nurses and staff at Heritage Care Center in American Fork for the gentle care and love they gave to Nita.

May 27, 1925 ~ February 16, 2010

William Mack “Butch” Walker, 84, of Orem was reunited with his parents, siblings, and son-in-law on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.  He was born May 27, 1925 in Orem to Richard L. Walker and Alberta McEwan Walker.  He married Velma Petersen on April 10, 1948 in Las Vegas.   Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. 

Butch grew up in Lindon and attended schools in both Lindon and Pleasant Grove.  He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1942, then served in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII.  Upon discharge from the service, Butch went to work at Geneva Steel as a welder and retired in 1986 after 35 years of service.  During this time, Mack lived and farmed in Lindon where he and Velma raised their family. 

He was an avid hunter, fly-fisherman, and enjoyed many outings with friends, family, and the Good Sam Club.  Mack enjoyed the winters they spent in Arizona with many good friends. 

He is survived by his wife; five children: Vickie (Rod) Patterson, St. George; Steven Walker, Lehi; Jana (Bud, deceased) Bath, Pleasant Grove; Kelli (Greg) Carson, Lindon; Brad (Gerri) Walker, Orem; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.  He was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings: Bea Adams, Richard M. Walker, Ivan M. Walker, and Ellen Dawn Bezzant. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Windsor Third Ward Chapel, 1405 N. Main Street, Orem.   Viewings will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 72.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lakeview Elder Care in Pleasant Grove for the loving home-like care Mack was given for the short time he was there.  A special thanks to the many doctors who attended to him.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Primary Children’s Hospital.

Dad, we will catch up with you at the next fishing hole!

August 10, 1957 ~ February 12, 2010

Pamela Nielsen Hiatt, 52, of Pleasant Grove slipped away peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 12, 2010 after a valiant battle with depression and anxiety.  Pam was born August 10, 1957 in American Fork, Utah to George Lyman and Norma Vivian Giles Nielsen.  She married Russell Hiatt on May 17, 1975 in Pleasant Grove.   Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. 

Pam grew up in Pleasant Grove “monkey town”, the oldest of the eight Nielsen children, and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1975.  She enjoyed cross-stitching and crafts.  She was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many callings during her life.  Above all she was dedicated to her family, always worried and stressed for the success in the lives of her children and grandchildren.  She loved each and every one unconditionally with unselfish love. 

She is survived by her loving husband Russ of Pleasant Grove; three children: Nathan (Jodi) Hiatt, their children: Mercedes and Gabrielle; Paul (Sandii) Hiatt,  their children: Mikael, Riley, Izabelle, Brendyn and Elyzabeth; Briana (Terrell) Olsen, their children: Kasie, Tiffany and Bailey; mother, Norma; grandmother, Vivian Giles; siblings: Brad Nielsen, Roger Nielsen, Andy Nielsen, Angie Phillips, Boyd Nielsen, Shanna Ormond, Ben Nielsen and many loving extended family.  She was preceded in death by her infant grandson, Riley; father, Lyman and father and mother-in-law, Ray and Gerry Hiatt. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Battlecreek Third Ward Chapel, 1222 East Nathanial Drive, Pleasant Grove.  Family and friends may call for a viewing Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at church on Wednesday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

We love and miss you mom.   Call us when you get home!

October 8, 1929 ~ February 6, 2010

Graham H. Misbach, 80, of Levan passed away at home on Saturday, February 6, 2010 after a battle with cancer.  He was born October 8, 1929 in Mankato, MN to Raymond A. Misbach and Mayma E. Lemmon.

He served an LDS mission to Northern California from 1950-52. He then served his country in the US Army from 1953-56 and served in the reserves for 11 years as an LDS chaplain and retired with the rank of Major.  He received Master’s degrees from Brigham Young University and Humboldt State University.

He married Colleen L. Mortensen in 1987 and together they served 5 LDS missions abroad.  He enjoyed serving others and had many different callings in the LDS church.

He is survived by his wife Colleen; twin Brother Grant; Sister Myrna; nine children from his first marriage; four stepchildren and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Levan First Ward Chapel, 25 North 100 East, Levan, Utah.  Friends may attend a viewing that morning at the chapel from 9:45 to 10:45 am.  Interment will be in the Levan City Cemetery with military honors.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com