December 16, 1953 ~ May 8, 2010

Ronald Eugene Lowell, 56, peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday May 8, 2010.

Ron was born December 16, 1953 in Sendai, Japan to John Clark and Martha Maxine Neeld Lowell. He spent his early years attending school in Japan and stood out from his classmates with his towhead. He loved those years and spoke of them often and fondly.   The family moved to Laie, Hawaii where Ron graduated from Kahuku High School in 1971. Hawaii was one of Ron’s favorite places and held many dear memories.

He served an LDS mission in Kentucky-Louisville Tennessee Mission. His love of the scriptures and testimony grew during these years and continued to bless him and his family for the rest of his life. Ron graduated from Brigham Young University in Chemical Engineering. While at BYU, he met and married Karen Knight in the Logan Temple. Ron worked at Dugway Proving Grounds for 17 years. Ron loved his four children and spent hours attending games, performances and recitals. Any question about classic rock, no matter how trivial, he knew the answer. Ron loved to play chess and enjoyed a challenging match with dear friends. He had a quirky sense of humor, loved to read and spend time with friends, but most of all he loved his family.

Ron is survived by his wife, Karen, children: Holly Ann Wever (Tod), Tommy, Kari Elizabeth, and Kristi. His sisters: Stephanie Reid, Lauretta Lowell, and Calvin Aaron Lowell (Michelle) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: John Clark Lowell and Martha Maxine Neeld Lowell. He will be missed terribly by his two grandsons (and biggest fans), Lennon Tod Wever and Larry Coleman Wever.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at the Slate Canyon 13^th Ward Chapel at 1315 East 900 South, Provo, Utah. There will be a viewing Monday, May 10, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the church and on Tuesday one half hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

January 17, 1982 ~ May 6, 2010

Shane Wes Hardy passed away Thursday at his home in Pleasant Grove.  Shane was born January 17, 1982 in Provo, Utah.  Raised in Orem, Shane grew up with a great love for outdoor activities and a passion for dirt bikes that he loved to share with his family and friends.   The sand dunes were Shane’s second home.  He also enjoyed the hobby of RC cars and taking care of his exotic pets.

Shane was a wonderful father who absolutely adored his children.  They were his whole world.  They will miss their Daddy and he will forever be in their hearts.  Shane is remembered for his lightheartedness and sense of humor.  Always the life of the party, his laugh and antics were infectious.  A loveable guy surrounded by many friends and family who admired him.  He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife and best friend Chantel and two children: Tyler Wes and Jessica Marie all of Pleasant Grove; father, Randy Hardy of Orem; mother, Connie Hardy of Pleasant Grove; brothers: Kevin Hardy of Provo and Mike Hardy of Wisconsin.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Alma and Louise Larsen and Melba and Weston Hardy. 

Friends and family may attend a viewing for Shane on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to help with final expenses. 

February 2, 1956 ~ April 20, 2010

Monte J Mower, age 54, passed away on April 20^th 2010 at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his family.

He was born February 2^nd 1956 in Ogden, Utah the son of Horace and Wanda Mower.  Monte grew up in the Roy area. He graduated from Roy High School in 1974 and from B.Y.U. in 1986 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

He served a mission in Thailand from 1975 to 1977.  He was a member of the LDS Church and loved serving as an instructor.

He married Tamera Hansen in 1980, they later divorced.  They had two children, Tara and Branden.  He married Cynthia High on November 22^nd 1988 in Orem, Utah.  They were sealed in the Provo Temple.

Monte was brilliant and loved learning.  He was always up for an adventure in the great outdoors.  He enjoyed eating ethnic foods, playing computer games, commenting on politics, reading, and photography.  He was very handy and could fix anything.  He worked in the Electrical Engineering field and later served as a care giver for one special person and provided care for his father in his final years.  Monte had a sharp sense of humor and kept us laughing. 

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his children, Tara and Branden (Sandy); his brother, Bruce (Florence, OR); and his mother, Wanda (Ogden).  His father, Horace, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the LDS Mission Fund.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden Stake Center, 1028 West 1000 North, Pleasant Grove (Exit 275).  A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.  Interment will be in the West Weber Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

March 3, 1925 ~ April 16, 2010

Norman Draeger reunited with his wife the morning of April 16th 2010. After 64 years of marriage it was only 7 months between this world and the next that physically separated their continuing love. Norman was born on March 3rd 1925 in Marion, Wisconsin. In his hometown he participated in various sports and religious studies. At the age of 18, Norman was drafted into the Marines where he was assigned to the Pacific Theater. While stationed in Logan, Utah he fell in love with his wife Margaret Kloepfer. Later they were married in Louisiana before Norman was deployed to the Pacific. After the war they eventually moved to Southern California with their first child Peggy. There, he was an Officer for the LAPD making the rank of Sergeant. In 1960, Norman joined the LDS Church and was sealed to his wife in the Los Angeles Temple. During this time his children Debra, Steven and Linda also blessed his life with their births. After retiring from the LAPD Norman earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees. He taught at local Universities and was offered a job in Hawaii. For the next 3 years he and his wife lived on the Big Island and Maui. They returned to the main land to build a home in the mountains of Gaston, Oregon to be closer to family and later returned to Utah. Norman loved hunting, genealogy, traveling and working hard.

He was a father of 4, Grandfather of 13, Great-Grandfather of 23 and a friend to many. His life has affected many for the better and he will always be missed. With his beautiful wife and where he is now, his famous quote of "I'm smilin now" is sure to have been said more than once on the other side of the veil. Love you Grandpa.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 19th 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Orem Cascade Ward, 1051 E. 200 N. Orem. A viewing will be held from 11:00-11:45 a.m. prior to services.  Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 72.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

May 29, 1987 ~ April 11, 2010

Zachary Isaac Carter, 22, of Pleasant Grove was reunited with both his Earthly and Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 11, 2010.  Zac was born May 29, 1987 in Provo to Scott B. and Deborah F. Carter.  

Zac grew up in Pleasant Grove and was an Eagle Scout.  He graduated from P. G. High in 2005.  He enjoyed his time serving in the Hill Cumorah Pageant Youth Work Crew in New York for two summers prior to his mission and was looking forward to returning as an Assistant Work Crew Leader at the Pageant this summer.  He served in the Omaha Nebraska Mission from 2007-2009.  Zac was a hard worker and was currently employed as a Meat Cutter at Sunflower Market in Orem. 

Zac was full of life and always up for an adventure.  He had a “heart of gold”, was a great friend to all and was eager to serve and help others.  He was very handy and could fix anything.  Zac loved to tease and was an awesome uncle who was adored by his nieces and nephews.  They will miss his playful spirit. 

He is survived by his mother Deborah of Pleasant Grove; six siblings: Adam, Rachel (Jeff) Atkinson, Joshua (Aimee), Sarah (Nate) Lloyd, Rebekah (Jared) Hawkins, Seth (currently serving in the Raleigh, NC Mission); grandparents: Bob & Inez Ferguson and Gladys Carter; and eight loving nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father Scott in 2009.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos Stake Center, 800 North 100 West, Pleasant Grove.  Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday 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. 

February 28, 1926 ~ April 10, 2010

Charles Lee Lance, 84, of Cedar Hills passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his home.  He was born February 28, 1926 in Provo to Charles and LaRhea Hoover Lance.  Charley grew up in Moab and attended Grand County High School.  At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Canberra.  He was honorably discharged in 1947.  While working for the Forest Service he met and married Mary Jean Easton in October of 1959.  Their marriage was solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple in 1967.   After the war, he worked in a variety of jobs as a mechanic.  He retired from CF Trucking in 1987.  Charley enjoyed retirement and founded an automotive machine shop call “Charleys” where he enjoyed working with his oldest son Scott.  

He is survived by his two children: Scott (Angela) Lance, Santaquin and Lori (Daryn) Smith, Cedar Hills; three grandchildren: Easton, MacCoy, and Abigail Smith; sisters: Faye (Keith) and Ruth (Calvin) Wise.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jean and son, Todd. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  Family and friends may attend a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Friday one hour prior to services.   Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

The family wishes to thank A Plus Hospice; Paula, Sharri, Sheila, and Jason for their genuine and loving care of Charley and Jean Lance during their last days.  

January 26, 1938 ~ April 6, 2010

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Shirley passed away with loved ones by her side, following a recent stroke.

Shirley was born January 26, 1938 in Minnesota.  She moved with her family to Northern California where she met her sweetheart Joe Arthur Wright.  They were married November 13. They moved to Utah and have resided in Lindon for the past 35 years where they raised their family.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she loved spending time with her family.  She had tremendous faith in the Lord and served Him and her family continuously.  The family looked forward to her holiday cooking and the laughs they all shared together.  She enjoyed going “down south” with Joe during the winter months.  She will be deeply missed. 

She is survived by her husband Joe, her children, Shelly (Glendon) Ivie, Provo and Derek Wright, Cedar Hills; grandchildren, Samantha Lyn (Damon) Jordan, Provo; Ashlie (Stephen) Adam, Phoenix, AZ; Robin Wright and Gunner  Wright, Pleasant Grove; sisters, Marian (Charles) Faust, Arcata, CA and Judy (Dan) Arzner, Medford, OR.

Services will be held Friday, April 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lindon City Cemetery (by invitation only).  There will be an open house following at Shirley and Joe’s home located at 719 East 215 North, Lindon, Utah at 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for family and friends to come and join our celebration of Shirley’s life. 

Obituary written with a loving heart by Katrese Wright (daughter-in-law)

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

February 18, 1940 ~ April 3, 2010

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gary Lynn Bills, was born on February 18, 1940 in Salmon, Idaho and passed away on April 3, 2010 in Provo, Utah, with his family at his side. He has now reunited with his parents Lawrence and Evelyn, older brother Jon and older sister Anita in his heavenly home.

Gary is survived by his loving wife and eternal companion Annette and children Kristina, Suzanne, Michael, and Matthew and younger brother Patrick.

Gary served a mission for the LDS Church in Switzerland. He returned home to complete his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University where he met the love of his life, Annette. It was love at first sight and never dulled but instead deepened and blossomed throughout their marriage. He then went on to attend medical school at the University of Utah. While a medical school student he was conscripted into service in the US Air Force where he acted as a flight surgeon and chaplain. After returning from Vietnam he completed his specialty training in orthopedic surgery at Wilford Hall Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He concluded his military service at Mather Air Force Base in Rancho Cordova, California.

In 1977 Gary began practicing medicine as an orthopedic surgeon in Ontario, Oregon. His skilled hands as a surgeon and genuine love of people combined to forge an unwavering dedication of service to his community. He served his community diligently for twenty-six years. He inspired and touched many lives with his kind heart and his adventurous spirit drew him to pursue such activities as waterskiing, snow skiing, camping, fishing, and hunting with his family near the family ranch in Carmen, Idaho. He also loved simple pleasures like a good meal, a beautiful sunset, and spending time at home with his family. The love of flight coursed through his veins and he began building his own plane with the hope of realizing that dream. Throughout his life he served in various callings in his church and after retirement began working at the nearby LDS Mount Timpanogos Temple. He loved serving there with his wife and every time their paths crossed they would sweetly wink at each other. We will miss him dearly but look forward to reuniting as a whole family.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Manila Ninth Ward Chapel. His family would like to express their deep gratitude to those who lovingly cared for him at the American Fork Hospital and at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

June 29, 1966 ~ April 2, 2010

Roberta Louise Hansen Galbraith. 43, of Pleasant Grove passed away surrounded by her loved ones, Friday, April 2, 2010.  She was born June 29, 1966 in Provo, to Richard and Carol Lyn Hansen.  She married Darrin Ross Peery, Oct. 5, 1994, they were later divorced.  She married Garold Reo Galbraith, Feb. 5, 2010.   

Roberta loved car shows and drag racing.  She loved to do crafts, and used her talent to help the less fortunate.  She was always giving and putting others before herself.   

She is survived by her parents, husband and daughters, Kortney Hansen and Jessica Peery.  Two step-sons, Austin and Tanner; sisters, Mary Ann (Blaine) Pendley and Rebecca Collier; nieces and nephew Alicea, Lalenna and Antoine Collier, Ashley, Tracie and  Shambray Pendley.  She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and a grandfather.  She is preceded in death by a son, Harrison Richard Graff. 

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the R. Hansen Galbraith/Carol Lyn Hansen donation account at any Wells Fargo Bank.

May 10, 1941 ~ April 1, 2010

Beloved Mother, Wife, and Grandmother, Jean Reeves Gallagher Wolsey passed away in SLC on April 1, 2010, following complications from a respiratory illness.

Jean loved to learn, and had an engaging, quick sense of humor. Jean was born in NYC on May 10, 1941, to adoring parents who predeceased her in 2003. She received her undergraduate degree at BYU and her Masters from TSU. She and Ronald Wayne Wolsey, Sr. were sealed in the Cardston, Alberta Temple. During their marriage, they lived in NY, CT, MD, and lately, UT.

Jean loved her vocation, teaching British Lit to high school students, but her true love was serving the Lord. She provided leadership in the auxiliary organizations of the LDS Church on the stake, ward and branch levels. Jean will be missed by her husband; children—Wayne (Heather), Ann, Mary Olpin (Jeff), Jane Barlow (Mason) and David; brothers Charles (DeAnn) and George (Cherie); grandchildren; aunts Jean Mackey and Ann Berg; and her many friends.

She was the most generous, loving, accepting, supportive and protective mother and grandmother any child could want. We love her and will miss her desperately. Thanks to the medical staff at the U of U for their tireless efforts in caring for Jean.

Funeral services will be held at the Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove, Utah, on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family www.olpinmortuary.com.