OBITUARIES Saturday, April 10, 2004 B5 'The Salt Lake Tribune From previous page Laura Katie Goddard Corwell Laura Katie Goddard Corwell, age 72, passes away April 8, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born May 13, 1931 in Malad Idaho to Martin and Laura Goddard. Laura left behind three daughters land three sons Deborah (George) Rocky Corwell, Kevin Corwell, Lisa Banks, Cory Corwell (Lisa), Shawna Derek, 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grand children. Also surviving three sisters Trilva Broadwater, Mary Ostlund, Millie (Bob) Broadwater. She had many good friends that st she cared for and loved.
Thank you. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 10th, 11:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 3401 South Highland Drive. Charles Shigeyoshi Kawakami 1903 2004 Charles died peacefully at home in American Fork surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 68 yrs, Mary; son Ben and his wife Anne; daughter Marilyn and her husband Barnett Suskind; son Paul and his wife LaVee; daughter Smiley and her husband Pier Sciume; his grandchildren Aimee and her husband Ryan Stewart, Kimberly, Nicole, Krista and Kara Kawakami and his great grandchildren Aubrey and Bethany Stewart.
Charles was born October 25, 1903 in Tottori Ken, Japan. He was a man of few words, a dry wit, and determination. He had loved fishing and cars. He survived the coal mines and the prejudice of World War Il. He was loved honored and will be missed.
Grant Hall Leonard "In Loving Memory" BOUNTIFUL Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandather, brother, uncle and friend, Grant Hall Leonard peacefully passed away April 7, 2004 at the age of 92 of natural causes. He was born February 5, 1912 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Miner Leonard and Lucy Ann Hall Leonard, the youngest of four children. He grew up in Salt Lake City, and graduated from LDS High School and the University of Utah with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. He married Ida Reichmann in the Salt Lake Temple Oct. 27, 1938.
Grant worked for Kennecott Copper in the 'Kearns Building in the Salt Lake Office for seven years and at the Arthur Concentrator for 21 years. A few years after working in the Kearns Building, he owned and operated Leonard's Ice Cream and on 21 st South and 21st East in Salt Lake. He was very proud of the quality of ice cream that he made and sold. Grant enjoyed jogging. At one time he was recognized by the Deseret Gym after jogging more than several thousand miles.
He continued to walk on Davis Blvd. in Bountiful for many years. Grant also enjoyed playing tennis, and he was proud of winning the senior's tennis doubles tournament at Liberty Park when he was 75. Grant was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in a number of callings in his lifetime. He was a caring husband and father and grandfather and was always willing to help his family and others when he saw the need.
He is survived by his four children, Louise (Robert) Chamberlain, Bountiful, Richard G. (Lucille) Leonard, Centerville, Dr. John R. (Susan) Leonard, Cheyenne, and Ida Jean (Merrill) Muir, Randolph, UT; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grand children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ida Reichmann Leonard; his brothers, Clarence Leonard and Richard (Dick) Leonard; and his sister, Lucille Tayler.
Special thanks to the caring staffs at Bountiful House Assisted Living Center, Dr. Nedda Hendler, and the staff of Community Nursing Services. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. in the Val Verda Eighth Ward, (Chapel Park) 2285 South 200 West, Bountiful, Utah. Friends and family may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m.
at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, UT, and a.m. prior to the services. Interment -Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com. OBITUARIES David Kory Hoth 1957 2004 David Kory Hoth was born prematurely December 8, 1957, five minutes after his twin sister made it into the world.
He died April 8, 2004 at Pioneer Hospital after suffering a stroke. David was born with a severe hearing loss and struggled his entire life with this loss. He was very intelligent and curious about everything as a child. He loved science and astronomy and took a great interest in world events and politics and always took the part of the underdog. He graduated from Salt Lake Community College with an Associates Degree in electronics.
He enjoyed fishing and exploring with his grandfather, Lawrence W. Greene, and later with his son, Jason. He was a single father whose greatest joy in life was his son. His favorite place in the world was the family cabin on the Weber River. He is survived by his parents, Edward Ray and Gerri Greene Hoth, his only son, Jason Ray Hoth; his twin sister Lisa (Bruce) Chidester, West Jordan; sisters, Raleen (Terry) Nunley, Salt Lake City and Rozanne Hoth, Cedar City.
He is also survived by nieces, Amanda and Ashley Bytheway, Cristina (Dan) Roberts, Jamie Nunley, and nephew Tracy (Brook) Nunley. Survived also by Uncle David (Judy) Greene and Aunt Pat (Jere) West. A graveside service will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah, on April 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m., where friends may call on Monday evening from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., and one hour prior to the service. Stella Wilco*ck Kirkwood Great Grandmother Loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Stella was a skilled homemaker, cook, seamstress and gardener. She was best known for her interest and concern for friends, family, and neighbors.
Her family will remember her as an energetic independent courageous woman with a wonderful sense of humor. Survived sons Loyd Barney (Park City, UT) Kyle Hatch (Benicia, CA); daughters Sherry GosdisHospadura (Sandy, UT) and Yvonne Sucese (Salt Lake City, UT); stepdaughter Lillian Sidwell (Salt Lake City, UT); 12 Grandchildren and six Great-grandchildren. Stella was blessed with 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W.
South Jordan Parkway (10550 Friends and family may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment Joseph Cemetery, Joseph, UT. Ross Raymond Ralphs Ray, 88, died peacefully on the morning of April 7th. 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah after a brief illness.
Ray was born in Amalga, Utah, and grew up in Southern Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah. We will miss our friend, husband, dad and grandpa. Ray lived a robust life, shared by his family and friends. He didn't talk often about love, he just loved, and was loved dearly in return. Ray celebrated nature, music, and his devoted canine friends.
His beautiful rose garden was a joy he cultivated, and Ray took great pleasure in sharing its gifts. He was a strong man, fit, and generous with his time and talents. Ray was a tournament handball player, sports fan, an avid reader, and always had words of wisdom or comfort to give when they were needed most. His keen wit and sense of humor shone through to the end. Ray is survived by his wife, Lisa May Ralphs, his brother George (Barbara), six daughters, 12 grandchildren, and six (almost seven) greatgrandchildren, as well as a number of wonderful nieces, nephews, and long time friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two sisters, as well as a number of dear friends. As Ray wished, his life will be commemorated by a private gathering of family and friends, on April 10, 2004, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Humane Society of Utah, P.O. Box 573659, Murray, UT. 84157- 3659 Alvin Matthew Long "Al" Al Long, age 87, passed away April 7, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born on May 3, 1916, to Bessie Shepherd and Alvin Harrison Long on their homestead near Sykes, MT. He was orphaned when his parents died nine days apart from the "Spanish Flu" in 1919. He went to be raised by his paternal grandparents and uncles in St. Claire County, MO. Married Jesse Woodrow Steele in Kansas City, MO on May 4, 1937.
He always said he was his own man for one whole day. Al "worked in a shop" all his life, from apprenticing in a farming community blacksmith shop to supervising a large aerospace maintenance organization. As a master mechanic and "jack of all trades" he was always willing to fix anything, anytime for family, friend, neighbor or stranger. He retired from Hercules in 1981 after a career that spanned from World War 11 to space travel with assignments at Sunflower, KS, Radford. VA and Magna, UT.
An avid fisherman, hunter, traveler and gardener Al was well known for his tomato plants (yes-the greenhouse is full this year!) He was a Mason and a member of Lawrence Lodge Lawrence, KS. He is survived by his sons James (Maxine) Salt Lake, UT and Richard (Kay) Oxnard, CA; grandchildrenMatt Long, Nanci Wissler, Patty Carmona and Jay Long; and four greatgrandchildren, whom he truly enjoyed, Crystal and Ericka Wissler, Hunter Long and Emily Carmona. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years and younger brother Orville (Bud) Long. Funeral services will be April 13, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr.
where family and friends may call Mon. from 6-8 p.m. and Tues. from 1-2 p.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn.
Jeffrey A. Murphy 1971 2004 After a long, valiant battle, our dear Jeffrey passed away Sunday, April 4, 2004. As he knows, he will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. In his final courageous struggle, he taught us all about the importance of love, family, and life. He brought his family closer together and they will always remember him as a happy, kind-hearted, giving, loving man.
Jeff is survived by his two daughters, Juleia and Miranda; mother, and brother William (Maria). Evelyn Mattes (Dave); father, Paul; In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the family for Jeffrey's children Evelyn Mattes). Wanda Mae Brimhall Rasmussen Wanda Mae Brimhall Rasmussen, born January 9, 1938 in Provo Utah to Roland S. and Myrtle Stradling Brimhall, returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday April 7, 2004. Wanda grew up in Provo and graduated from Provo High School.
She married Gary Rasmussen May 24, 1957 in the Manti Temple. She was an active member in the LDS Church and served in many positions in the Primary and was active in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts while her children were growing up. Wanda was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge 2924 in Provo, a 4-H leader, and in the Golden Girls Dance Club. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and was an excellent homemaker. She loved to go camping with her family and friends.
Wanda is survived by her husband Gary; four sons, Dennis (Heidi), Provo; Gary, Bryan, and Michael, Orem; five daughters Cindy Rasmussen, Orem; Kathy (Kevin) Roundy, Provo; Gaylene (Randy) Davis, Tanya (Tyler) Robinson, and Anna Rasmussen, Orem; 18 grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters LaRae Burr and Betty Watters. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sons, Robert, Todd, and Timothy. Funeral services will be held April 12, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Provo.
Friends may call Sunday evening at the mortuary from 6-8 p.m. as well as Monday afternoon, one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Burton Horne Price, passed away April 8, 2004, due to conditions associated with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born May 21, 1916, in Oakley, Idaho to Royal Levi Price and Julia Burton Horne.
At age six, Burt lost his father to a farm accident. Later, the family moved to Salt Lake City where he graduated from South High School. Burt's great desire to serve a year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was realized in 1938, when called to serve in the Samoan Islands. So great was Burt's love for the Samoan people that the Samoan members of the church later said he had a "Samoan heart." After two years service, Burt completed his mission in the Northwestern States due to World War II. Burt always loved to sing and enjoyed good music.
He was a member of the Salt Lake Philharmonic Choir. In April 1943, he married Mabel Ardis Rast of Jacksonville, Florida in the Salt Lake Temple, and they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this week. Shortly after their wedding, Burt served in the Navy on a troop transport ship until the end of World War II. He was a salesman by profession and made friends of his customers due to his business integrity. He spent the last 20 years of his career working for Publisher's Press.
His life was a total commitment to his Heavenly Father and family. Burt's church service, with his wife Ardis at his side, reflects his commitment and dedication. Besides his first mission, he served as a bishop three times- twice in the North Eighteenth Ward; a mission president in the Samoan Islands (1965-68); sealer and ordinance worker in the Los Angeles and Salt Lake temples; temple missionary at the Manila, Philippines Temple (1987- 89); and president of the Apia, Samoa Temple (1989-92). The family is grateful for the bonds of love they share and the legacy of faith he has left them. His capacity to genuinely love others instilled a great sense of self-worth in all those who associated with him.
He will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, John Nelson Price. He is survived by his loving wife, Ardis; a son, Paul B. (Christine) Price; two daughters, Edris M. (Stephen) Purdy, and Mary Ann (David) Whale; a sister, Dorothy (Byron) Robinson; also 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family extends appreciation to the caregivers: Heidi, Nancy, Traci, Jonathan, and Mike of Alpine Hospice. Funeral services will be held April 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Ensign Stake Center, 135 North Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue). Friends may call on Sunday evening, April 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E.
South Temple, and Monday from prior to the service at the stake center. Burton Horne Price 1916 2004 Ursula Schmidt "Mami" BOUNTIFUL- Ursula Friedel Clara Beyer Schmidt, age 80, passed away Wednesday April 7, 2004. She was born July 20, 1923 in Hamburg, Germany a daughter of Paul Beyer and Henriette Marie Johanna Broetzmann Beyer. She married Gerhard Paul Schmidt on June 16, 1951 in Hamburg, Germany, later solemnized in 1966 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died April 11, 1986.
While living in Germany, she had worked as a secretary. Ursula had worked for Young Electric Sign Company almost 30 years as a bookkeeper. Ursula was an active member of the LDS church where she fulfilled many callings. She enjoyed working with the Primary, Young Women, Relief Society and served as a Compassionate Service leader where she went far above and beyond the call to help her ward members. Mami loved to crochet and knit.
She loved visiting with her family and supporting them in their activities. She was an honorary member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Survived by daughter Susan S. Wilhelm (Donald Layton; son Michael R. Schmidt (Deborah), Bountiful; brother Heinz O.W.
Lottermosser (Roxanne), Las Vegas; sister Heidi Guse (Peter) Cuxhaven, Germany: eight grandchildren and two a half great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; three sons Ronald, Frank (twins) and Thomas; sister Irene, and beloved Oma. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday April 12, 2004 at the Orchard 10th Ward, 50 E. 350 N.
North Salt Lake. Friends may call Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and one hour prior to services at the church.
Interment Bountiful City Cemetery e-mail condolences to Take my hand and lead me to salvation, Take my love for love is everlasting And remember the truth that' once was spoken, To love another person is to see the face of God. AUF WIEDERSEHEN, MAMI Our loving husband, wonderful father, grandpa extraordinaire and accomplished writer died unexpectedly and returned to our Heavenly Father on April 7th, 2004 at age 59. He was born on August 5th, 1944 to Ralph and Geraldine Smullin. He married his lovely sweetheart, Louise Benson and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on September 15th. 1967.
He was a devoted father and excellent example to his three children. Ray was converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ as a teenager and served an LDS mission to the Alaska, Canadian mission. His life was spent testifying by not only his word, but also by his exemplary service to his Heavenly Father through numerous church callings. Another way that his testimony lives on is through his two books that he researched, wrote and published. Ray was an avid reader and possessed an almost photographic memory.
This memory allowed him to be knowledgeable in many areas. In his quiet and subtle way, he was always willing to help and make others feel good about themselves. He was loved and admired by all. He is survived by Louise, his wife of 36 years, his son Brian and Jenifer (Courtney, Tyler and Trevor), his daughter Leann and Adam (Janise and Bailie) and his son Kevin and Wendy (Kaleb). Also survived by his three brothers Andy, Jesse and Fred and mother-in-law Marian Benson.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law E. William Benson. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Millcreek Stake Center, 4220 South 420 East. In Ray's Honor, there will be a viewing on Sunday, April 11th from 6-8 p.m.
at Valley View Funeral Home located at 4335 West 4100 South in West Valley City, and one hour prior to the service at the Stake Center. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. Ramon D. Smullin "Ray" 1944 2004 Sean Adam Snow Jr. "Kindred Spirit" Due to unforeseen complications during heart surgery, Our Father sent his angels to bring Sean We will miss his inspiring, spirit, strength and hope he with all.
Survived by father, Sean mother, Tamara; sisters, Stormee Teresa Jo, Tearenity, Jean; his mema; grandparents on all sides; and extended family. Viewing on Monday from 6-8 p.m., also Tuesday a.m., at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, with funeral beginning at 11. a.m. Interment Elysian Gardens. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to assist with expenses.
Richard Lowell Thomas Sr. 1943 2004 Richard Lowell Thomas age 61, passed away April 7, 2004 in West Valley City, Utah. Richard was born February 10, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Basil Ford Thomas and Minnie Lois Potter Thomas. He married Wanema June Zvonaric on October 29, 1974 in Elko, Nevada. He liked to listen to classical music and Willie Nelson.
He had a great sense of humor and he loved to tease. He worked for the Newspaper Agency for 30 years. He loved to work in his yard. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Wanema; step-daughters, Crystal (Kevin) Barlow and Millie (Jesse) Ruiz of Beaver Dam, AZ; sons, Richard L. of West Valley and Robert W.
of Salt Lake City; step-sons, Justin Zvonaric of NV, Dana and David L. Zvonaric of Salt Lake City; sister, Barbara Thomas of Clinton, UT; brother, Wayne Thomas of Clinton, UT; 11 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandchild, Martin Reynaga and in-laws, Ralph and Willa Cunningham of Elyria, Ohio. Graveside Services will be held Monday, April 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. af Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South.
Funeral Directors: Valley View Funeral Home. Express con condolences online. See the obituary section at www.sltrib.com The Salt Lake Tribune www.sitrib.com Robert V. Strasters Robert was born July 9, 1916 to Dutch immigrants, William G. and Antonia E.
Strasters. His mother died when he was nine, and he was raised by his father, along with his brothers, Bill, Ted and Jim; his sisters, Kate and Betty, who all preceded him in death. Robert served in the Army during World War as a surgical technician. He survived the Battan Death March and spent three years as a Japanese Prisoner of War, in the Philippines. He received among other medals, a Bronze and Silver star.
In 1945 he married Margaret VanGerven. Robert graduated from the University of Utah. He worked as a medical technologist. At the age of 80, he was still working when he suffered a stroke and was forced to retire. Since his stroke he has been cared for by his wife of 59 years, Marge.
He is survived by his wife, Marge; his daughter, Toni, his son, Robert (Eileen); and grandson, P.J. and David Preceded in death by his son, Danny. In respect for his wishes there will be no formal services and the family requests no flowers. Fritz Vanderbeek Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Fritz Vanderbeek returned home to his Father in Heaven where he was reunited with his parents and other family, April 8, 2004. Fritz was born on April 20, 1945 in Den Hague Holland, a son of Henri and Maria Diender Vanderbeek He moved to America with his family in 1950.
He then returned to his native country to serve an LDS mission in 1965. After returning home from a successful mission, he fell in love and married his eternal sweetheart Tove Kristiansen. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple on November 12, 1975. He is survived by his wife Tove and children, Erik (Amy), Henri (Becky), John (Mandy), Lise (Julio) and beautiful grandchildren. Fritz also has one sister Nita and two brothers Hans and Harry.
Funeral Services will take place Monday, April 12, 2004 at the Lakeridge L.D.S Chapel, located at 7525 West Washington Rd (3735 S). The funeral services will begin at 12 noon, friends may call from 11 to 11:45 at the church. Interment will be at the Lakeview Cemetery 1640 Lakeview Dr. Bountiful UT, 84010. Directors Independent Funeral Service Anne Palmer Vetter 1930 2004 Our dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother, Anne Marie Palmer Vetter, died peacefully on April 8, 2004.
Her death ended a long and courageous battle with Hepatitis of which she rarely, if ever, complained. Anne was born at home in Kaysville, Utah on February 19, 1930 to Joseph and Elma Palmer. She was the youngest of four children (Erla Young, Bud, and Bill (deceased)). When she was young, her family lived briefly in Washington D.C., then later settled in the Highland Park area of Salt Lake City. Anne was loved by all she met.
She was beautiful inside and out with a kind and gentle nature that simply radiated. She graduated from East High School in 1946, then went on to the University of Utah where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Anne married Edward I. Vetter, September 1, 1949 in Salt Lake. She led a richly rewarding life filled with family, friends, travel, beauty and purpose.
Anne was a natural caretaker and devoted mother. She and Ed were blessed with four children, Mindy Nelson (Eric), Teresa, Carrie Warburton Steve) and Rusty (Phyllis). Her close family was her joy: Anne adored her role as "Grammy" and cherished every moment she spent with her nine grandchildren. She loved cooking dinners, family trips and games, summers on Hebgen Lake, and relaxing at the family cabin in Park City. Mom loved and encouraged "gracious" living.
She was always a warm, generous and unpretentious hostess. Her children's friends, neighbors, repair-people, relatives and anyone she met, felt welcome in her home. She had a tender heart for pets and especially loved her "Westie" puppies. She was an example to all of us when facing difficult times; always willing to sacrifice for loved ones while never losing enthusiasm for life. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, 2004 at the O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South, Salt Lake City at 1:00 p.m.
Friends may greet the family at The family is particularly grateful for the loving care Anne received at the University of Utah Hospital, Wasatch Valley Rehabilitation Center and Care Source Hospice. COPY.
