John Baptist Chavez II, 43, of Tooele, passed away on March 21, 2021, from illnesses related to diabetes. He was born on Jan. 23, 1978, in Denver, Colorado, to the late John Baptist Chavez I and the late Joyce Mondragon Deleon. He never married but was cared for by his companion, Susan Cooper.

John loved music, reading books, food and especially his family. At one point in his life, he used to read a book a day. He loved the outdoors and was intrigued with the outdoors. He loved animals — especially cats, fishing and loved sleeping outdoors. He loved food, movies and any kind of soda. He loved art, coloring and painting. Most of all, John loved being around family and doing family things together. He was smart, sensitive, thoughtful and was very intuitive. John always had many health issues relating to his diabetes but always was stoic and never complained about it. 

He was preceded in death by his father John Chavez I and his mother Joyce Mondragon Deleon. He is survived by his uncle Lloyd and aunt Loretta Mondragon; aunt Arleen and uncle Bruce Childs; aunt Diane Gonzales; uncle Ralph Mondragon and many cousins whom he all adored.

A service will be held in honor of his life at the New Life Christian Fellowship with Pastor Mark conducting the services on Thursday, April 1, 2021, beginning at 3 p.m. Please wear a mask at the service. Burial services will be at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tooele City Cemetery.

Gary William Giles passed away in his sleep on March 29, 2021, at the age of 83, surrounded by his wife, kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Gary was born in Heber City to Ray and Therma Giles. He was the oldest sibling to George, Kay, Louanne, and Mary. At the age of 17, Gary enlisted in the Navy and served his country for four years. On July 30, 1957, he was married to Rava Clark from Altonah, Utah. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in December 1963. He was a loving husband for 64 years. 

Gary and Rava have five children; Ray, Troy (Michelle), Keyo (Doug), Dirk (Aimee), and Chilee. Gary loved his children and supported his kids in everything that they did. They have 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Gary worked at the Tooele Army Depot for 25 years — where he received the Commanders Award for saving a fellow employee’s life, at Jay’s Sinclair Station, and he was a butcher at Soelbergs. Gary coached Western Boys Baseball for 25 years. He took three All-Star teams to the WBBA World Series. Gary loved hunting and fishing and playing cards with the Old Timers Club. He loved to watch the Jazz and other sports on TV. He loved to travel the United States, especially fishing in Alaska. He has travelled to Canada, Europe, Japan and the Philippines.

He believed in God and had a testimony of the Gospel. He served in various church callings, in the Elders Quorum and others. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Rava; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his siblings.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 415 W. Apple St., Grantsville, Utah. A viewing will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the same location. Interment will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.

Services may be viewed online at didericksenmemorial.com via ZOOM link within the obituary.

Betty Jean McClimans Garcia, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister, died March 29, 2021, in Tooele from acute renal failure complicated by age. She was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Emmett Henry and Judith Elnora Steenson. Betty was the second oldest of five siblings. Later, her father and mother divorced. Judith (Nora) later remarried. Betty now has two half-sisters from this marriage. Betty lived in Idaho on a farm. Her father raised and trained horses where she had many pleasant memories.

Betty married Wayne McClimans on Oct. 13, 1942. They had six children: three boys and three girls. They lived in Idaho and later moved to Manson, Washington. Betty was a great mother and raised her children mostly by herself. Betty had a very large garden and did a lot of canning. The garden was the main source of food which provided meals through the winter months. Betty was also a great baker, making her own bread, cakes, and cookies. Betty made the best scones ever! When it came to preparing meals, Betty was very creative and provided wonderful memories of her dishes.

By May 1960, Betty divorced Wayne and moved to Grantsville. Later, the family moved to Salt Lake City to be near her mother. After a short stay in Salt Lake City, the family moved to Lake Point and then to Tooele. Betty lived in Tooele for more than 50 years. During this time, she met her second husband, Jose Garcia, while working at the Tooele Army Depot. They married on June 17, 1967, and she stayed married to Jose until September 2011 when Jose passed away. Betty remained a widow for the past 10 years.

Betty was a faithful member of the LDS Church. She went through the Temple in 2012 and was sealed to her late husband.

Betty loved to go on trips and to travel when she could. Trips to Redding, California, to see her son, Roy, and to Palmdale, California, to visit her sister, Barbra, were most enjoyable. Betty also organized an Alaskan cruise for the whole family. It was a super hit and very memorable for Betty as well and the family. Betty also enjoyed the great outdoors and went camping whenever possible. She especially loved to go with her sons, Rick and Ronald, and their families.

Betty is survived by her sons, Richard W (Colleen) McClimans, Stockton, Utah; Ronald C (Sherry) McClimans, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Roy E (Diane) McClimans, Redding, California; daughter, Joan O (Richard) Sisneros, Tooele; and sisters, Barbra Tannon, Hazel Johnson, Judy Helford and Karen Downing. Betty has 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Betty is also survived by her Mini Pinscher, Bella (Chips), and cat, Socks.

Betty is preceded in death by her daughters, Margaret Ann Gray and Betty Jean Linneman; granddaughter, Michelle Stroud; grandson, Zacarri Dustin Sisneros; sisters, Margie Avery and Shirley Johnson; mother, Judith Elnora Earl; and father, Emmett Steenson.

Betty will be missed by all who knew her. She had such a sweet spirit and disposition. She was a very dedicated mother and a loving person.

The family would especially like to thank and recognize Sammy, Stephanie and staff of the activities department at Rock Mountain Willow Springs Nursing Facility in Tooele for their efforts to make Betty’s stay most enjoyable. Another special thanks to Christina Bennett, the hairdresser, who was so kind and considerate to Betty. Finally, special thanks to all the aides and personnel who helped Betty during her stay at Rocky Mountain.

Viewing will be Friday, April 2, 2021 at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah, from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Graveside ceremony will be at 1 p.m. in the Tooele City Cemetery. 

Douglas Downs Gordon, 82, returned to Heaven on March 30, 2021, due to complications of coronavirus. 

Doug was born on Feb. 3, 1939, in Murray to Ada Lucille and Elmer McLaws Gordon of Tooele. As a teenager he worked on Jim Bevan’s farm during the summers. He attended Tooele High School, where he participated on the swim team with his Uncle Leigh Pratt being coach. His uncle was a great example to him and helped his testimony grow about the Savior Jesus Christ.  Besides swimming, he played baseball, was an expert bowler — he had even considered going professional — and enjoyed fishing. After graduating from Tooele High School, he served a full-time mission to England and Scotland. He then had a job as a machinist, where he met his sweetheart, Colleen Wilson. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 22, 1962. They have lived in various cities in Utah including Bountiful; Salt Lake City — where he attended the University of Utah; Centerville — where his father-in-law helped them build their first home; Erda; Ivins and Tooele.

Douglas was always actively serving his family and others. He enjoyed fixing things and was quite the perfectionist. He always took great pride in his work. He taught his family to work hard and showed by example. Some of his work endeavors were “Perfecto Tool and Cutter Grinding,” Gordon’s Furniture, Radio Shack, Tooele County Justice of the Peace, and The Kopy King.

Douglas loved the outdoors. You could always find him outside in his garden, experimenting with different kinds of vegetables and fruits.  

He loved making his yard beautiful — always with a whistle on his lips. He enjoyed camping, fishing, taking walks with his sweetheart, and hiking among other outdoor activities. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son and brother. We would often take family drives to see relatives, where we would sing together as a family. Dad loved music. He sang as a member of the Eleanor Kennard Chorale, played the ukulele, the guitar and the harmonica. We enjoyed many family vacations and have many fond memories of family reunions. 

Douglas was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served two missions to the Philippines with his wife and held various callings. Among them were bishop, temple worker, and stake patriarch. We never questioned how Dad felt about Jesus Christ. He took many opportunities to share his faith with us and others. 

Douglas is survived by his loving wife, Colleen; sons, Scot, Danny and Benjamin (Stephanie Gordon); daughters Ronna (Hal Wells), Cathryn (Todd Tew), Heather (Todd Christensen), Sunnie (Kenneth Smith) and Ann Rebecca (Mel Bingham), 36 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and sisters Gloria Paakanen and Jerri Gordon. Douglas was deeply loved by his wife and family.  He will be greatly missed by all of us.

A viewing will be held on Monday, April 5 from 6-8 p.m. as well as on Tuesday morning from 9:30–10:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. For those of you who would like to attend and will not be able to come in person, we will be having a Zoom meeting at churchofjesuschrist.org The viewings and funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 1050 W. Erda Way.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at DaltonHoopes.com.

Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, 435-884-3031

James “Jim” Busico of Tooele, Utah, passed away April 2, 2021. A full obituary will run in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For information or questions please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

To family and friends of Bob Twede, we’re saddened to announce that Robert Jessie Twede passed away suddenly March 26, 2021. He was born to Iona Larsen and Jesse Woodrow Twede in Tooele, Utah, Jan. 24, 1941. Robert was the youngest of four children.

Bob grew up in Tooele, an adventurous boy who loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his dad. He graduated from Tooele High School and it was there that he met the one and only love of his life, Phyllis Anderson. What started with a first date to Lagoon led to an eternal marriage in the Salt Lake Temple on Feb. 3, 1961.

Robert took a job with Stauffer Chemical and the couple made their home in Tooele for 25 years becoming parents to six children. Bob showed his love in many ways: a gift of flowers from the garden, kind words, a partner in work and play, and a lifetime of small and large acts of service. A frequent title of endearment given him by Phyllis was – Sweety Twede. It has been a lifelong love affair and one thing the family never doubted was Mother and Father’s love for one another and for their family.

Stauffer was bought by Chevron in 1986 and Bob was one of six who received a personal invitation to keep his job and so they moved the family to Rock Springs, Wyoming, where they would live until his retirement in 2000. He worked faithfully in the same job for nearly 40 years. After retirement, they moved back to Riverton, Utah, for 13 years and then on to St. George, Utah. Bob enjoyed a lifetime of hunting, fishing, golfing, woodworking, keeping his yard beautiful, traveling, spending time with family and in his spare time, doing cross words, games and puzzles of all kinds.

Others saw Bob as a quiet, humble, hardworking, and congenial person, which he was; but he was also so very funny with a quick wit, a deep thinker, very kind, and a dreamer with ingenuity and a can-do attitude. Eric, a son-in-law, commented that when Bob speaks you better listen, it’s going to be either very funny or very important, and so it was.

Bob was faithful in his testimony of Jesus Christ. He served in the church as a ward clerk, in a bishopric, as a stake missionary and a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple. Bob and Phyllis also served two missions together. The first was to Perth Australia in 2005 and then to the Inner-City SLC mission in 2011. Consistent with how he lived his life, his faith was more professed in what he did than what he said.

We will forever remember him and his life as one of faith, family, service and love. He is survived by his spouse Phyllis Twede; and his children and spouses Trevor and DeAnn Jones, Craig B Dawes and Andrea Dawes, Scott Twede, Robert Moore and Jennifer Moore, Eric Paulsen and Danyael Paulsen, and Devin Twede and Calindy Eilene Twede. He has 27 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Janeen Whitehouse.

A private family viewing and graveside service was held Friday, April 2, 2021. Interment will take place at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park South Valley.

“Ampo”

Our loving father, grandfather “Ampo”, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and dear friend Joe passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, in Tooele, Utah. 

Joe was born April 22, 1945, to Philemon and Guadalupe Garcia in Bernalillo, New Mexico. He grew up in Mancos, Colorado, with his parents and nine siblings. 

Joe was an outstanding athlete, lettering in baseball, basketball, and football at Mancos High School. He had several scholarship opportunities; however, he chose to serve his country in the Army. Joe was a dedicated soldier for the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles and an accomplished training officer at West Point, to which he was very proud. He also honorably served during the Vietnam War. While in the service he became an accomplished boxer. 

Joe retired from Tooele Army Depot and Detroit Diesel and later worked at Home Depot during retirement. 

Joe married Esther Martinez and was the proud father to Scott and Stacy. He and Esther were later divorced. 

Joe never ended a conversation without saying “God bless you; I love you!”

He is survived by his loving children Scott (Kylie) and Stacey (Pablo); along with his adoring grandchildren Victoria (Evan), Alexander, Taylor, Pablo, Kohner and his Hito, Lincoln; and great-granddaughters Ellie and Brielle; all of whom will miss him dearly. Also surviving him are his brothers and sisters Eliza (Ed), Gilbert (Utenda), Phil (Angie), Cathy, Tom, Becky, Barbara; and sister-in-law Josie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers Arthur and Tony, nephew Calvin, and grandson Kayson. 

Dad, you will be missed immensely and will be in our hearts forever. God bless you; We love you!

Viewing will be held Friday, April 9, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside services with military honors will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Tooele City Cemetery. Please wear masks.

“The check is in the mail.”

Jim passed away April 2, 2021, at home. Jim was born Feb. 29, 1948, to Tony Busico and Joyce Murphy Busico. Jim graduated from Tooele High School in 1966 and he joined the US Army in 1968. He trained to become a medical Corpsman in Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. After training he was deployed to Vietnam working as a medic. Jim was involved in MED CAPS, search and destroy missions, ambushes, civilian aid and assisting doctors saving many lives. Jim was awarded the National Defense service medal. He received the Combat Infantryman badge, and two bronze medals. 

After returning from Vietnam, he had many ventures. He was a brick mason. He managed a bar in new town Tooele called the Hide-Out. He was the manager for Mutt and Jeff’s sandwich shop on Main Street and Vine and Sound Chamber store on Vine in Tooele during the 70s. He eventually went to work for Coldwell Banker as a Realtor in 1974 until recently. 

Jim is survived by his son Jamie Busico; his grandchildren Gaje, Bo and Aries; Jim’s extended family Richelle, Melissa, Susan, Kade, Junior Rosie, and Ross; Jim’s love and partner of 23 years Margaret Thompson; brothers Bill and Mike Busico; sisters Teresa Busico and Dolores Busico Satter; Bob and Cathy. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Frederick and Florence Murphy and Vincenzo and Chiarina Busico; extended family members Tammy, and Alice. Jim came from a large family who will miss him dearly, as well as many good friends. 

A graveside service will be held in the Tooele City Cemetery, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends immediately following the graveside service at the Elks Lodge. Please wear a mask. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to the DAV. The website is Donate.dav.org or call 801-326-2375.

If inclement weather, service will move to Tate Mortuary.

Donald O Silva Sr. passed away April 12, 2021. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. Funeral arrangements are being made through Didericksen Memorial.

Shirley Norton of Tooele, Utah, passed away April 12, 2021. A full obituary will run in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For information or questions please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

Douglas McKendrick of Tooele, Utah, passed away April 11, 2021. A full obituary will run in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For information or questions please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

Dan Ellis Murray, former Tooele resident, passed away Jan. 9, 2021. Due to COVID-19, we postponed a local memorial for him. Please join us for a Memorial/Celebration of Life, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 417 W. Apple St., Grantsville. It will be in the cultural hall (casual dress). Visiting will begin at 11 a.m. There will be a short program at 12 p.m.

Kenneth (Terry) Green passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from complications of a stroke. He was the ninth child born to Edward Horman and Florence W Johnson Green on July 25, 1942. He lived in his family home for over 70 years in Grantsville, Utah. He spent his last few years in Sandy, Utah, to be near his sister and caregiver Gloria Ostler. 

Terry was a star basketball player for Grantsville High School. He was an avid sports fan of baseball, basketball, and football. He mostly cheered for the University of Utah. His apartment was decorated with red caps, red blankets, red pillows, red jackets, and even red pants for the U of U. 

Terry served in the National Guard in Fort Lewis, Washington. He worked at Morton Salt, Tooele Army Depot, and enjoyed driving a taxi cab for many years. He loved driving and bicycling through Utah’s beautiful scenic routes. He had a large collection of many pictures of nature. 

He never missed the Green family reunions. He especially loved the reunions held in South Willow Canyon. He loved and adored all his family members and they in turn loved him too. 

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Keith; and sisters Leah Jones, Marzine Parsons, Lola Sutton, Arva Adams, and baby Deloris. He is survived by his sister Gloria Ostler and many nieces and nephews. 

A viewing will be held for family and friends Wednesday, April 14, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the chapel, 89 Church St., Grantsville, Utah. A graveside service will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery. www.goffmortuary.com

John Wesley Morrison was born July 17, 1946, in Elma, Washington, and left us April 5, 2021. He lived to go fast and raised a family of racers who enjoy the same hobbies: building and rebuilding American muscle cars “Morrisons Racing.” 

John was a talented and dedicated man who loved his family more than anything. He is a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother. Wes and Wayne are his two boys who plan on keeping his name alive by continuing his passion of racing American muscle cars in his honor.

He was preceded in death by his wife Linda. He leaves behind the mother of his children, Evonne; and will live on through his children Wes, Wayne, Kristie, Robbi and Lynette; grandchildren Kayla, Justin, Kristine, Kimberly, Jaden, Chelbi, Jonathan, Nola, Jessica, Natalie, Jeanette, Brandon, TJ and Alexis; great-grandchildren Emma, Grayson, Amelia, Pete, Maryah, Kalauni, Keyara, Jaycea, and Christian; and one great-great-grandchild Winston.

Douglas Fred McKendrick passed away April 11, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born Feb. 27, 1943, in Tooele, Utah, to Ray Orson and Annie Leona Nelson McKendrick. 

He was an intelligent, active and very loving son and brother. He had a creative mind and loved music and dance. He was known throughout the state for his “Fast Feet” as he tap danced and taught dance with Dorothy Searl Dance Studio for many years. He performed his fast tap on national television twice. Playing the piano was a joy and therapeutic. He entertained many with his music whenever there was a  piano or organ nearby. Having a gift for music he was asked to play the drums for the stake orchestra even though he had never played drums before. In a very short time, he mastered the art and served as the orchestra drummer.

Doug was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in the Central Atlantic Mission. He loved the people of Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. He had a valiant testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Doug served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in different areas, but Rota, Spain, was his home base for several years. He met many friends whom he always spoke highly of. He returned to Utah and obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. While there he was a member of the ballet dance troop and performed in the Nutcracker several times. He worked for the Tooele Army Depot for many years in data processing before retiring to care for his beloved mother.

He is survived by brothers Clair (Lorene) McKendrick, Grantsville; Steve McKendrick, Tooele; and Sharon Bennett, Bountiful. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Diane, brother Lynn Ray McKendrick, and nephews Terry Bennett and Michael McKendrick.

The family wishes to thank the great caregivers from William E. Christoffersen Veterans Home for the love and service they have given Doug for the past four years. Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 11a.m., in the Tooele City Cemetery.

Donald Oliver Silva Sr. passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at the age of 84 surrounded by his family from complications associated with pneumonia.

Don was born Oct. 1, 1936, in Benicia, California, to Oliver and Mable Silva. He was the second of their five children. 

He married Brenda Williams on Jan. 17, 1959, in Reno, Nevada. They moved their family to Grantsville in 1963 where they made their home and raised their five children.

Dad worked at the International Smelting and Refining Company until it closed in 1972. He worked for Marblehead Lime Company for several years before finding employment at NL Industries (US Magnesium). Dad was instrumental in organizing the Steelworkers Local 8319 and served as president for several years before taking a salary position in the maintenance department. Dad retired from US Magnesium after 26 years of service.

Along with his sons he started his own demolition company where he continued to teach his family and others the importance of hard work. He always took on the jobs nobody else wanted. If you wanted something done all you had to do was tell him it couldn’t be done and get out of his way. After 10 successful years he was finally able to retire and take Mom to the Oregon coast, a place they both loved. 

Dad wasn’t happy unless he was working hard every day so even after “retiring” he always found ways to stay busy. He found many odd jobs and projects around Gold Beach, Oregon, where they lived. Besides his work he found a passion for fishing for salmon on the Rogue River where he spent many hours with friends and family. Some of his happiest days were spent on the river. 

Over the past few years they were able to move back to Grantsville to be closer to the family they love so much. His work ethic stayed with him until his last days. He spent his last few days working to get his garden ready to plant and planning many other future projects. Dad’s proudest accomplishment was the hard work ethic he passed on to his children, grandchildren and even his great-grandchildren. All he ever expected was that if you claimed to be something, whether it be husband, father, friend, neighbor or worker, that you be a good one. He was a GOOD ONE.

Don is survived by his wife of 62 years Brenda; his sons Don Jr (Treasa), Andy (Lola), Ray (Angie), Bucky (Shelly), and son in-law Jerry Brown; brother Gary Silva and sister Alberta (Bob) Waddill; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his daughter Mary, his grandmother Mary Ann Silva who raised him, his parents, and brothers Richard and Mervin.

The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Holt for his many years of friendship and care. We also appreciate the kindness and care Dad received at Mountain West Medical Center and the U of U Medical Center. We would also like to thank our sweet Amber for the love and support she gave Gramps during his last few days.

A graveside service for friends and family will be held at the Grantsville City Cemetery at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021. Due to fragile health conditions of some family members we ask that all current COVID guidelines be honored. Funeral arrangements are being handled through Didericksen Memorial.

Our beautiful momma, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, daughter and sister passed away March 24, 2021.

She was born Dec. 10, 1946, to Wilma and Kelso Goins. She was married to Robert Eldon Feuerbach on Sept. 3, 1965, and together had two wonderful, awesome sons, Robert Michel (Jenny Lynn Warr) Feuerbach, and Richard Lyle Feuerbach. 

She was a homemaker, and cherished her family as precious treasures. We will miss her contagious laugh and how her eyes smiled with her whole heart. She loved her boys very much, and she loved her granddaughters Alyssa (Bodee) Paulick, Megan (Brennan) Tischner, Makayla (Kayden) Tucker, Alison Witkowski; great-grand-granddaugher Haizlee Jo Paulick; great-grandsons Hayden and Dawson Tischner and Hudson Tucker. She was very proud of them all and spoke often of them. We will always remember “Life is Good Baby.”

She is survived by sons Robert Michel Feuerbach, Richard Lyle Feuerbach; mother Wilma Goins; brother Dennis (Ruth) Goins; many nephews and nieces, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eldon Feuerbach, father Kelso Goins, and daughter-in-law Jenny Lynn Warr Feuerbach.

A graveside service will be held April 21, 2021, at 10 a.m., at the Tooele City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Online condolence and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com

Kathy Waltke passed away peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning April 14, 2021, accompanied by her son Mitch and her granddaughter Emilee.

Kathleen is the eldest of three daughters of Harold and Mildred Weber. She is survived by Lois (Dan) Sprague and Marilee (Deon) Krehnke.

In 1955 she married Carl Waltke. Together they had Michael (Melody), Deborah, and Mitchell (Diane). Michael preceded her in death several years ago and she often spoke of visiting him in recent years. With Carl she learned a love of bluegrass music and was so talented in dancing that many aspired to be like her and she was often asked to teach.

In 1975 she became a grandma and learned a new passion in life. She is survived by all her grandchildren Angela, Amber, Dustin, Emilee, Eric (Melissa), Jennifer (John) and Joshua (Melissa); as well as several great-grandchildren who always brought a big smile to her face. She gained the nickname Granny in the early 90s and it was her favorite.

At 50 years old she divorced, never remarried, and moved to Utah to begin a new life. She opened her own business, Future Shape, a tanning bed and toning table studio. At Future Shape she established her social network of friends and became a well-known lady of the community.

In 1990 she sold the business and applied to work at the new business in town, Walmart. She worked at Walmart for 27 years in various supervisor positions and making lasting friendships. She loved lunchtime gossip!

Saturday mornings were reserved for Junkin. She would scour the Tooele Transcript Thursday night for the most appealing yard sales and Saturday she would call family and friends to arrange carpool. Saturday nights she had a long-standing commitment to bingo at the Elks Lodge. Very few events could alter her bingo schedule and she often won.

Her other passion was her monthly trip to Wendover with the ladies. They enjoyed the senior meals and often had great stories of big losses or wins.

She retired at 79 and adopted Sparky from the Tooele animal shelter. She would take him on long walks through her trailer court and made many new friends with her feisty dog and beautiful smile. Two years later she lost her son to a tragic heart attack. It accelerated her dementia, and she required more care. Through family and friends she was able to live at home for 11 more months and the following April moved into Rocky Mountain Care.

RMC helped her maintain her independence and she often assumed she was still working at Walmart. She would join the staff for meetings and gather the mail and other items on her long walks through the hallways. She loved and was loved by all the staff. Sammie the activity assistant would relay fun stories and always made sure everyone had their favorite ice cream.

In February of 2021 she started showing decline from the stress of COVID restrictions and the tough decision to move her to an assisted living facility where family could visit was made. She moved into Our House Assisted Living and quickly became a part of the memory care family. She blossomed and had the best smiles and cheerful personality. The staff are amazing and loved it when her and Emilee would sit and enjoy an evening beer or a quick visit with Sparky.

Dear Granny, we love you and your beautiful smile. You brought so much love and life to so many. You never expected much more than just a good time. Whether it be happy hour at Mel’s house watching the birds or a fun night at bingo you were never angry. We are so grateful you got the opportunity to see the world and live independently.

A memorial service will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Friday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m., with a visitation beginning a half hour prior at 3 p.m. 

Any charitable donations can be made in her name to Primary Children’s Hospital.

On a peaceful spring evening Shirley Jean Hansen Norton closed her beautiful blue eyes and went to join those loved ones who went on before her.  

On March 21, 1926, those beautiful blue eyes arrived in the arms of her loving parents Henry W. and Cornelia Fluit Hansen. Her adoring sister June thought Shirley was her baby when their parents brought Shirley home from the hospital on June’s birthday. They formed an unbreakable bond. Her two older brothers Wally and Bob Hansen always loved and protected her.  

After graduating from the University of Utah she became the biggest Utah sports fan ever (not BYU)! After teaching for a year in Randolph, she hitched one more final ride home on the milk truck to pursue Bill.

Her family gave her away May 22, 1950, in marriage to Bill. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple by President Spencer W. Kimball who sealed their love for eternity.

Their marriage was blessed with four beautiful children: Becky, “the talented” (Glen) Murray; Richard, “the cowboy”; Shirley, “the boss” (Ken) Oltmanns; and Tim “the athlete.”

She discovered her second family at Tate Mortuary where she retired after 38 years at the age of 86.

She is survived by her beautiful girls, Becky and Shirley, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great-great fifth generation grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, her loving husband Bill, sons Richard and Tim, and her granddaughter Elaine. 

In lieu of flowers Mom would love for you to donate to your local food bank.

Viewing and funeral will be held Friday, April 16, 2021, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., followed by the funeral at 1 p.m.

GO UTES!!

A livestream of the funeral can be viewed at: my.gather.app/remember/shirley-norton

Ronald Scott McFarland passed away peacefully April 13, 2021, in Tooele, Utah.

Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1931, to Robert and Mildred McFarland. He grew up in Ohio and spent many summers at Diamond Lake in Michigan with his parents, sister Judy, friends, and extended family.

Ron attended Western Michigan University and worked at the Tooele Army Depot, retiring in 2004. 

He was a veteran of the Korean War and will be buried with military honors.

Ron married Norma Stark in 1973 after meeting on a trip floating through the Grand Canyon. They have two daughters, Erin and Amy.

Ron wasn’t happy unless he was working and kept himself busy puttering around the house and yard. If he didn’t know how to fix something, he would continue trying until he figured it out — this usually included using his extended array of collected screws, nuts and bolts. Ron felt there was a use for everything and any scraps from projects should be kept, because you never know if you will need it one day. He fixed many toy trucks and cars over the years as his grandsons knew that Grandpa’s fix-it-shop was always open! Animals held a special place for Ron and he would make sure any stray cats around his house had food and a warm place to stay. He enjoyed sailing and skiing; many happy memories were made skiing at Park West with his daughters. Daily five-mile walks were a priority to Ron no matter what the weather was like and he walked daily until his stroke in 2012.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and sister Judith Fish. He is survived by his wife Norma; daughters Erin Lloyd (Mike) and Amy Teague (Will), both of Tooele; and three grandchildren, Lewis Lloyd, Jacob Lloyd, and Seth Teague. He also leaves a brother-in-law Jim Fish, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

A small graveside service was held Tuesday, April 20, at the Tooele City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local animal shelter.

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