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 December 15, 1944 ~ January 30, 2012
Randy Pendley, 67, of Pleasant Grove passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30, 2012 at his home. Randy was born December 15, 1944 in Salt Lake City to Andrew and Glenda Kearns Pendley. He married Rosemary Houston on May 30, 1964 in Elko, Nevada.
Randy worked at Geneva for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends.
Randy is survived by his wife Rosemary of Pleasant Grove; four children: Tami (Bill) Frandsen, Springville; Blaine (MaryAnn) Pendley, American Fork; Kevin (Tara) Pendley, Elko, NV and Jesse Pendley, Springville, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Glenda Kearns and six siblings.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. |
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 August 7, 1929 ~ January 28, 2012
Richard (Dick) William Deveraux, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, at the age of 82, completed his mission here on earth and returned home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born to Ira and Pearl Deveraux on August 7, 1929 in Pleasant Grove Utah, where he lived his entire life. He attended Pleasant Grove High School, where he graduated in 1947. He met his sweetheart and eternal companion Mary Vance after he graduated. At that time he was working for Utah Power and Light. They got engaged in the winter of 1949 and were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple on August 11, 1950.
After Dick became a journeyman lineman, he enjoyed teaching the apprentices. He was on the examining board for IBEW Local 57. He later became the apprentice director over all the apprentices in the entire company. He retired from UP& L after 39 years of dedicated service. He then started teaching in the lineman program at UVCC for another ten years.
Dick had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, especially with his wife Mary. They were widely known to sing together at funerals and other events. They sang in the Timpanogos Chorale for many years. Dick also sang in the men’s Mendelssohn Chorus.
He loved scouting and received his Eagle Award and Eagle Feather from President George Albert Smith in 1946. He spent many years involved in scouting.
He loved working at the temple. He worked at the baptistery at the Provo Temple for seven years. He and his wife were temple workers for a total of fifteen years at the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos temples.
He is survived by his eternal companion Mary; daughters Marcia (Steve) Margetts, Dixie (Alan) Young, Angela (Teddy) Howard, sons Van (Janet) Deveraux, Stan (Sonya) Deveraux, Gary (Debbie) Deveraux, 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Joseph and Pearl Pamelo Richins Deveraux; his sister, Lucille Littleford; brothers, Ira Dean and Dale Mark and grandson Deveraux Joshua “DJ” Howard.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Grove Creek Fourth Ward Chapel, 950 North 500 East, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and on Thursday 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 would like to thank Hearts for Hospice and Home Health for all your tender kindness and care. Also thanks to all the friends, loved ones and especially a loving ward family who have shown their endless love and support. |
 September 21, 1942- January 24, 2012
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed peacefully in her sleep on January 24, 2012 at the age of 69. Ida was born on September 21, 1942 to Fololei Matagi and Atoe Tina Moe. She was born in American Samoa and grew up in Laie, Hawaii. Aside from being an active mother and grandmother, she was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a Temple worker, and many other church callings throughout her life. She enjoyed sports, singing, the outdoors, and having her family close to her. To her grandchildren, and those close to her she was known as “Nana” and was the #1 supporter in watching her grandchildren play football, volleyball, baseball and basketball.
She is survived by her children : Maelynn (Mize) Tanoai, Richard Mize Jr. , Winona (Mize) Colvin, William Herman Mize and Hugh Asa Mize. Siblings: Paisa Matagi, Fa'aga'i Leuga, Kuinse Matagi, Felita Matagi, Ward Matagi, Hazel Nihipali, Jeannie Saldana, Elvis Matagi, as well as 12 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Manu Moe Maxwell, her sister -in-law Faimafili Matagi & brother-in-law Kilisome Leuga.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 28 services to begin at 11a. in the Orem 9th Samoan LDS Ward Chapel, 1485 N. 800 W. Family and friends may attend the viewing from 10a – 11a. prior to the funeral.
Dedication of the grave will be at the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery ,700 N. 100 W.
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 April 24, 1963 ~ January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23, the worst day for the loved ones of Troy. Born April 24, 1963, to Jerry and Billie Murdock.
Troy has gone on to find the best fishing places in heaven and will have them staked out for all of us to follow.
He worked with his parents at JBM Sales and Service in Salt Lake; mastering all areas of the postal machine and mail automation industry.
Troy leaves behind two children; Daniel and Sarah, Parents, Jerry and Billie Murdock, the love of his life and best fishing buddy, Patti (Bayler), his sister and brother in law, Terri and Max Williams, cousin, Donnie (Tina), Co-work, better than a brother, Steve (Lilia). Honorary nieces and nephew; Jaime, Emilia (The Brat), Chris, Mother in Law, Joyce Christensen, Stepson Dale Bailey. All of the above who will miss his generous spirit, with whom his kind soul will accompany forever.
A celebration of life to honor Troy will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the JBM Sales. Please call JBM for directions or questions at 801-466-3077. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to your most Christian charity.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
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 Retired Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Thoreson Olson, beloved husband of Gladys Olson died 21 January 2012 after a long battle with Parkinsons disease.
He was born in Cowley, Wyoming on 27 January 1932 to Carl and Amanda Olson. He graduated from Utah State University in 1955 with a degree in Sociology.
Having gone through the ROTC program he became a commissioned artillery officer in the US Army. On 29 July 1953, they were married in the Logan, Utah temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
During his 20 years in the military, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam, was stationed in Ankara, Turkey and Heidelberg, Germany, and criss-crossed the United States making a total of 22 moves in 20 years.
They served in the Bermuda Islands for the New York, New York LDS mission. For 12 years, he served as an ordinance worker in the Timpanogos LDS Temple.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by Linda Townsend of Anchorage, Alaska, 4 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; Scott and Diane Olson of Bend, Oregon, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; Lori and John Hinton of New Town, Indiana, 3 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren; Bryan and Tracy Olson of Las Cruces, New Mexico, 3 grandchildren; and LeeAnn and James Gardner of San Antonio, Texas, 5 grandchildren.
The viewing is 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday 26 January 2012 at the Suncrest 10th ward building, 90 N 600 W Orem, Utah. There will be an additional viewing at 10:00-10:45 am before the funeral at 11:00 am Friday 27 January 2012 at the Suncrest 10th ward building, 90 N 600 W Orem, Utah.
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 April 19, 1943 ~ January 20, 2012
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2012 at the age of 68.
Ilene was born on April 19, 1943 to Lewis and Evelyn Davis. She grew up in Orem, Utah and attended schools there.
She married Theron H. Nay on June 8, 1959. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on November 10, 2001. Theron was her life-long companion and care taker. Their love for each other was unconditional.
Ilene was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was always busy doing something for others. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, sewing, and having her family around her. She owned and ran Cakes Unusual Bakery in Orem with her mother for several years.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Theron H. Nay, their children: Richard (Arien) Nay, Sandra Shepherd, Kelly (Carolyn) Nay, Karen Millar and Micheal (Gayle) Nay, her siblings Ida (Don) Berger, Helen (Roger) Dunsdon, Don (Linda) Davis, as well as 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Rae Kelander and Lois Carlson.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 28 at 12:00 noon in the Centerfield LDS Ward Chapel, 230 South Main Street, Centerfield. Family and friends may attend a viewing Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Centerfield City Cemetery.
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 May 31, 1913 – January 16, 2012
Zola Mariam Alger Larsen slipped peacefully from this life into the waiting arms of her beloved husband on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the age of 98. What a great reunion she must be having with her eternal companion, her parents, brothers and sister and others gone before. She was born to Samuel Nelson Alger and Julia Adelaide Sanderson Alger May 31, 1913 in Elmo, Utah.
She grew up in Elmo and attended Emery County Schools graduating from North Emery High School in Huntington, Utah. She met Charles M. Larsen in Pioche, Nevada while visiting there with a cousin and they married in the Manti Temple on April 16, 1936. They lived in Emery and Carbon Counties and after retirement moved to Manti, Utah in 1975 where they worked in the Manti Temple for many years. Her husband of almost 57 years passed away on November 20, 1992. About 4 years later, she moved to Fairview, Utah to be closer to her children there. It became necessary for someone to be with her 24 hours a day in the fall of 2008 and it was a privilege for us, her children, to take turns being there to care for her, especially those that lived in Fairview. In August of 2009, she moved to Pleasant Grove to Lakeview Elderly Care and resided there until her passing.
She was a very active and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in numerous callings, including several missions with her husband as well as in the Manti Temple. She was very artistic and talented in sewing, oil painting, drawing and especially in making all the beautiful quilts she made for her children and grandchildren as well as others. She was a good cook and baker and made sure that no one went away hungry. She had beautiful handwriting, and she never stopped in the quest of learning and improving her knowledge in every way. She was always very appreciative of any service rendered on her behalf.
She is survived by 5 children; David E. (Laretta) Bountiful, Utah, Julia Ann Prue (Richard), C. Leon (Carolyn), James L. (Ruth) all of Fairview, Utah, and Wanda J. Taylor American Fork, Utah; 27 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, 14 great, great grandchildren
Proceeded in death by her husband, Charles, her parents; son in law, Spencer L. Taylor; 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 1 sister and a son-in-law.
The family give thanks to Lakeview Elderly Care Center for their loving care for almost 2 ½ years. We also want to express our thanks to A-Plus Hospice for their excellent care for the last months of her life.
Services to be held January 23, 2012 at 11:00 am with a viewing an hour before the services in the American Fork East Stake Center,(825 E. 500 N.) American Fork, Utah Interment in the Manti City Cemetery.
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 February 25, 1918 ~ January 13, 2012
Henry Lamar Behling joined his sweetheart (mama doll) on January 13, 2012. She was the love of his life and this was long awaited joyful reunion! Henry was born February 25, 1918 in Castle Dale, Utah to Herman August Ferdinand and Hedvig Catherine Peterson Behling. He grew up in Castle Dale Utah where he learned to love carpentry work and met Ellen. He married Lois Ellen Snow on November 9, 1940 in the Manti Temple.
Henry loved America and served in the army during World War II. Grandpa always had a flag at his home and had great respect for freedom.
He was a journeyman carpenter and built many churches, seminary buildings, apartments, and a hotel to name a few. After his retirement he spent many hours using his skills to build wooden gifts, help those who needed a project done, helped remodel homes, DI, and continually blessed many lives. He had a large garden and shared with family and neighbors. He found great joy in hanging bags of freshly picked corn on the fence for any passerby to take home and enjoy.
Henry loved the out-of-doors and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, camping, and seeking adventure. His children and grandchildren also learned this love of the outdoors and nature from grandpa.
Henry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he had many opportunities to serve. He served a mission as the foreman for the construction of the Pocatello North Stake Center. He especially loved serving in the Stake Presidency, as the High Priest group leader, a home teacher, and the financial clerk. He enjoyed people and made many life-long friends who he has kept in touch with. He was a true, loyal friend.
He is survived by his children Ruth, Phillip (Margaret), Max (Ann), and Denice (Brent) and 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; also a brother Rex (Thora) and sister Alice. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos 2nd Ward Chapel, 800 North 100 West, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00
p.m. at the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Friday, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
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 November 28, 1929 ~ January 13, 2012
Boyd J Ackerman, 82, of Pleasant Grove passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born in Lyman, Utah, the sixth of seven children, on November, 28, 1929, the only son of Parley and Diantha Ackerman. The family moved to Pleasant Grove at age 5 where Boyd attended Pleasant Grove schools.
He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Boyd joined the Navy and served as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After his service in the Navy he went back to work at Geneva Steel and worked there for 31 years. He married his wife Carol Simmons in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1953.
His happiest times were on the farm watching his crops grow and raising choice cattle. He was a knowledgeable farmer, he held down 2 jobs most of his life. He felt it a privilege to work with his 3 sons and Jesse Louder (son-in-law). He was a loving, respectful, honest, and generous man. He served in the Mt.Timpanogos Temple and the church Employment Center.
He loved his 2 sons Bruce and Jeff who previously passed away. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children, Kent B. Ackerman (LuAnn), Suzanne Louder (Jesse), Annette Wilson (Jeff), daughter in law, Evelyn Ackerman; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; siblings: Melba Turner and Gelene Davies.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Mahogany Sixth Ward Chapel, 1600 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com |
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November 27, 1940 ~ January 15, 2012
Dennis Ralph Smith, 71, of Lindon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He returned to his Heavenly Father, January 15, 2012 in Salt Lake City.
He was born November 27, 1940 in American Fork to Russell and Ruth Irene Johnson Smith. He married Maxine Green October 7, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Dennis worked on the family farm, U S Steel and retired as the supervisor over Lindon City Parks in 2002. He loved his family and enjoyed being outdoors with them.
Dennis can be best described as hard-working, loving, honorable, and strong with the courage to endure to the end.
The family wished to thank Dr. Chun Hwang for the professional care that Dennis received over the last 15 years. We also thank the U of U Heart Transplant Team and their surgical ICU Staff.
He is survived by his wife Maxine; three children: DeAnn (Kevin) Smith, Amy (Jacob) Kerksiek and Michael (Haley) Smith; 10 grandchildren; siblings: Brent Smith, Joan Hamann, Carol Grosvenor, Arlene Starr and Claudette Hansen. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Lindon West Stake Center, 250 West 600 South, Lindon (on 1600 N. Orem) where family and friends may attend a viewing from 12-1:45 pm prior to services. Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
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May 30, 1932 ~ January 30, 2012