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 Together Again
August 1, 1926 ~ March 9, 2010
Andrew Robertson Birrell Jr., 83, of Highland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. He was born August 1, 1926 in Salt Lake City to Andrew R. and Thora Christensen Birrell. He married Patricia J. Bryan on November 20, 1949. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple by President Thomas S. Monson.
Patricia passed away in 2003.
Andy grew up in Salt Lake and graduated from West High School. He served in the U. S. Army during the later part of WWII. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1954 with a degree in Business. With his cousin Bill, and brother, Joe; Andy owned and operated Birrell Bottling Company in Provo, Salina, Roosevelt, and had an interest in Admiral Beverage, operating in several states. Birrell’s bottled 7-Up, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Squirt, Hires Root Beer, and other soft drinks.
Andy was an active member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many callings. He enjoyed his time serving as an Ordinance Worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.
Andy enjoyed raising 22 AKC Champion show dogs, raising and racing pigeons an Intermountain and Utah Champion running quarter horses.
Andy is survived by three children: Patricia A. (Larry) Huntsman, Pleasant Grove; Douglas B. (Charlyn) Birrell, Sandy; Kevin A. (Carolyn) Birrell, Lehi; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brothers: Donald R. Birrell, CA and Joe R. (Betty) Birrell, Highland.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Alpine Tenth Ward Chapel, 285 North Matterhorn Drive (850 West) in Alpine. Family and friends may call 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 American Fork City Cemetery will military honors conducted by American Legion Post 72. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors in the Alpine 10th Ward and the Paradise LDS Branch in Alpine, Dr. Richard Olsen and other Doctors at the Central Utah Clinic,the River Meadows Senior Living staff in Alpine, and Alpine Home Health Care and Hospice for their kind care of our father.
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 September 28, 1984 ~ March 2, 2010
3…2…1…0…LIFT-OFF!
On March 2nd, 2010 Jason Archibald Brown had his lift-off and began a new adventure.
Jason was born September 28th, 1984 to MaryLee and Daniel Von Brown in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is the younger brother of Scotty and Mike. Jason’s love for life is contagious to all around him. His passion for carpentry, welding and creating beautiful things with his hands is unmatched and easily seen by everyone. Jason’s natural gift of making everyone feel special and motivating them in a gentle and positive way, makes everyone want to be around him. He has always been the life of the party and so much fun to be around.
Jason married the love of his life, Bailey Paige Jones, on July 25th, 2009.
They moved to Phoenix where Jason has been working for the past 4 years as a Telecom Technician for Wireless Systems. He can fix, rig and build anything for anyone and it’s always so fun to watch him work. He is notorious for putting his whole heart into everything.
Along with his work, Jason loves to go on walks, play Nintendo, go bowling with his “SpongeBob Bikini Bottom” bowling league buddies, go camping and shooting, listening to music with his ‘kick-butt’ stereo subwoofer, snuggling with Bailey, and riding with Bailey on his bike. He loves learning new things, loves a challenge and, of course, loves to watch SpongeBob. J
Jason, you’re the absolute BEST and we love you more than anything. Thanks for always putting me first.
No More Migraines, Babydoll!
Services will be held Tuesday, March 9th at 1:00 pm at the LDS Lakeridge Chapel, 665 South 200 West in Orem, Utah. Visitation at 11:30 am. Interment will be in the Provo Eastlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jason Brown Memorial Fund, care of Wells Fargo Bank for headache research by the Department of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic.
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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 24th 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
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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  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 11th 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
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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.
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 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.
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 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!
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July 9, 1924 ~ March 8, 2010