Alta LaDean Thornock, age 90, passed away of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. She was born in Tooele, Utah, on Dec. 24, 1924, the daughter of George Sylvester and Lorita (Cardon) Dymock. She married Merrill Smith Thornock on September 29, 1944 in Elko, Nevada. She was later sealed to him in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He preceded her in death in July of 1991. LaDean retired from the U.S. Forest Service after many years of employment. She was a long time, active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She served in many capacities, including State and Tri-State President of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was well-respected in the local community and selflessly gave her time, volunteering at the hospital gift shop and the Senior Center. LaDean truly enjoyed her time with friends and family, whether it was spent scrapbooking, weekly breakfast, lunch and dinner dates, or recounting her rich family history. She was a faithful member of the church, practiced the teachings of Christ, and lived to serve Him, as demonstrated in her daily life. Simply put, to know her, was to love her. LaDean is survived by her sisters, Lillian Horrocks, Evelyn Lindsey, Donna Hodson and Nancy Draper, all of Utah. She is survived by two daughters; Bonnie (Bill) Buckley, of Taylorsville, Utah; and Linda (William) Edwards, of Southlake, Texas; and one daughter-in-law, Lori (Neville) Lowham. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; Toni Wilkins, Carolyn Price, Merrill Buckley, Amy Abplanalp, Matthew Buckley, Elizabeth Visser, Lamont “Monte” Buckley, Traci Frittz, Jennifer Stepp, Marjorie Wilcox, William Edwards IV, Daniel Edwards, Michael Thornock, Jerry Thornock, Bryan Dickison, Ashley Tackitt, Brandi Winters and Tiffany Bundy; twenty eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Merrill Smith Thornock, two sons; Michael Dean Thornock and Jerry Lynn Thornock, four sisters, one brother, two granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter. Visitation was held at Ball Family Chapel on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Kemmerer L.D.S. Stake Center, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, with Bishop Paul Kaiser officiating. Interment followed at the South Lincoln Cemetery, Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Together Again. Linda Rae Winget died on May 12, 2015. She was born on March 26, 1941. A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Graveside services are at noon. Internment at Grantsville City Cemetery. All are welcome.

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Evelyn Davenport Cook Adams, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. She was born July 24, 1923 to her parents, Samuel and Chloe Lorlean Davenport. She enjoyed telling people that she had a parade on her birthday every year. Evelyn was a member of the LDS Church. In her earlier years Evelyn was a waitress at the Bonneville Café, then later on worked at the Tooele Army Depot where she retired. Evelyn loved camping, fishing and just loved to be outdoors. When she wasn’t outdoors she loved to crochet, for which she won several ribbons. She also enjoyed writing poems and doing her two favorite word games, Scrabble and crosswords. She was always telling stories and jokes. She loved to make people laugh. She loved her family and was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She wasn’t afraid to tell you what was on her mind and what she thought of things, which made things much more exciting in the family and everyone loved to know what Evelyn had to say. Evelyn is preceded in death by her first husband Daniel Cook, her second husband Norm Adams, her son Danny Cook, daughter Norma Adams, brothers Layland Sackett and Jack Davenport, sisters Dorothy Sackett and Alice Green and daughter-in-law Terri Cook. Evelyn is survived by her sons, Dutch (Peggy) Cook, John Cook, Gene (Linda) Cook, Blain (Julie) Adams, 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, sisters Neva (Brad) Bracken and Lavena Smith and brother Dwayne Davenport. Special thanks to all the sweet people at Diamond Jane’s. You made her stay there feel just like home. Evelyn’s funeral services will be held in the Grantsville 3rd Ward Chapel at 428 S. Hale St., Grantsville, Utah, on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11 a.m. (there will be no viewing prior). Services entrusted to Didericksen Memorial. 

Evon Martinez (Smith) 55, born Jan. 29, 1960 in Tooele, Utah to Bobby G. Smith and Mary P. Santistevan. Passed away May 14, 2015 due to liver failure and pneumonia. Evon’s quick wit and sense of humor will be missed. All family and friends have their own special bond with her. Survived by her father and mother; brother, Robert Smith (Kim); sisters, Tonia (Ryan) Aagard and Cynthia Smith. Preceded in death by a brother, Darren J. Smith. Services will be held at Magna Christian Church, 8697 W. 2700 South, Magna, Utah, May 19 at 6 p.m. and dinner to follow. Please refer to serenicare.com for continuation obituary and online condolences.

Our sweet husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away May 15, 2015 in his Tooele home surrounded by his family. Orien was born on June 14, 1933 to Orien Pratt and Lula Mae Roy Gossett in Pensacola, Florida. He was the third of five children born into this Naval officer family. Military was a way of life in the Gossett home, and Orien had the opportunity to experience living on many different Naval bases. His family was based in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Orien was only 8 years old and this experience left a lasting memory on Orien and his entire family. The Gossett family resided in San Diego, California, where Orien attended Point Loma High School. After completing high school, Orien enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17. After completing Basic Training, he was deployed to Korea. He fought as an Army Ranger with the 7th Infantry Regiment, representing his country in four tours of duty during the Korean conflict. Orien’s outstanding service was acknowledged with many medals and honors, including the Distinguished Service Cross, three Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. Orien was modest about his service and expressed his gratitude for the service that he was able provide for his country. Orien had a strong love for God and country and continued to express his appreciation to those that served within its branches. After serving his country, Orien served his church as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the West Central States Mission, laboring in Montana, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Idaho. During this time he developed a great love for the state of Montana and its people. Orien returned from his missionary service and enrolled at BYU. It was at BYU that he met the love of his life, Annette Nichols. Orien was a freshman and Annette was a senior. They married in the Los Angeles Temple, and after Annette graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in elementary education, the couple moved to California. Orien completed a Bachelors of Liberal Arts and Sciences history degree from San Diego State University. He worked many odd jobs to support his growing family and allow Annette to be at home with the children. Orien completed a masters of public administration degree from BYU, and a doctorate of philosophy from Midwestern University. Orien was a life long learner, he loved books, languages and constant learning. He loved writing, and was always working on a new book. He spent his professional career working in various departments of the government. He has 39 published books, and spoke 14 languages. He enjoyed new experiences and had the heart of a gypsy, moving from state to state. After retiring, Orien and Annette served three full-time missions; 24 months in Mongolia, 24 months in Hungary and 12 months at the church office building in Salt Lake City. As Orien aged, he was afflicted by colon cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and COPD. Our warrior just kept fighting each battle. Orien loved people and has touched the hearts of people all around the world. Orien touched our hearts and his patriarchal leadership will be greatly missed by his family. Orien….We love you! Orien is survived by his wife, Annette Nichols Gossett; children, Linda (Gossett) and Rex Pearson, Mary Ellen (Gossett) Johnson, Julie (Gossett) and Phillip Meeks, Jenny (Gossett) and Brad Kilburn, Jon (Gossett) and his wife Tracy; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Nancy Easler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orien Pratt and Lula Mae Gossett; brother, Bill Gossett; sister, Libby Lee; brother, Daniel Gossett; and son, David Orien Gossett. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 9-11 a.m. at the LDS Middle Canyon Ward Building, 777 E. Skyline Dr., Tooele, Utah 84074. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Sergio Arbarca for his continued medical and spiritual care throughout the years. We also acknowledge the kind and loving care provided by Tammy, Jackie and Traci at Harmony Hospice.

Juanita Fernandez was born in Llano, New Mexico, July 19, 1924, and returned home to Our Heavenly Father on May 15, 2015. Juanita was a member of Saint Marguerite Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Lawrence and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Liberado Fernandez, her two sisters Sally Vigil and Floraida Zamora, and two brothers, Alfredo Romero and Elias Romero. She and her husband moved from Llano to Trampas, New Mexico, and upon hearing there were jobs in California they moved there to seek employment. They lived there until her husband’s death. After her husband’s death she and her son, Lawrence, moved to Tooele in 1997.  Juanita was a hard-working lady who helped everyone she could. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Marguerite’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. with viewing one hour prior from 10-11 a.m. Very special thanks to Henry Lopez for his love and support. He came over every day to see Juanita and sometimes brought her pastries (her weakness). She will be laid to rest in Tooele City Cemetery. Services entrusted to Tate Mortuary.

Esther Elizabeth Suess Goshorn, age 96, our angel, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, returned home to her heavenly father on May 21 of natural causes. Esther was born Sept. 14, 1918 in Centerville, Kansas to Elizabeth Ann Huxtable Suess and Phillip August Martin Suess. She grew up on a Kansas farm, later moving to Colorado during the dust bowl years. Esther met and married the love of her life, Clarence Edward Goshorn, in 1944. They lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado until Clarence joined the Army and served in WWII. Life was an adventure serving time in Japan, Germany and France. They were lucky enough to visit England, the home country of Esther’s mother, and got to know distant relatives. Esther was blessed with two sons and two daughters. With Clarence’s retirement, the family moved back to Colorado Springs, Colorado near Esther’s mother and two brothers. Esther enjoyed many pursuits, but her first priority was always her family. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and three brothers, Lewis, Ernest and Herman. She is survived by her children, Richard Goshorn of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Linda (Rod) Shaffer of Tooele, Utah; Ken Goshorn of Springdale, Arkansas; Marilee (Bill) Bennett of Hugo, Colorado; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Diane Garner Sessions, daughter of Hyrum Arthur and June Irene Garner, was born April 25, 1955 in Tooele, Utah. Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandma, cousin and wonderful wife passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015. Diane married William Sessions on June 11, 1976; they had three wonderful children, Jessica, Jason and Jaclyn. Diane enjoyed working with the customers at the many convenience stores, Janice’s party supplies, Tooele Army Depot, and selling House of Lloyd through the years. Diane had many talents including writing poetry, crocheting and teaching guitar lessons. She loved music, children and helping others. Diane was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many positions in the church. Many people adopted Diane as their sister, mother, aunt and Grandma. Diane is going to be missed by all who knew her. She touched many people’s lives and was always their biggest supporter. Diane is survived by her loving husband William Sessions, children Jessica and Curtis Stewart, Jason and Candice Sessions, Jaclyn Eyre and Joey Symonds and Michael Eyre; grandson Andre; mother-in-law Beth Sessions; brothers and sisters Janice and Melvin Evensen, Adelbert and Carlene Garner, Leon Garner, James Garner, Peggy Price, Karen and Mark Johnston, Shan and Steve Day and Tia Rowe; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; children Joshua Daniel and Julieann; sister-in-law Shirley Garner and nephews Donald Garner and Melvin Evensen. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in the Tooele Stake Center, 253 S. 200 East, with a visitation the hour prior. Interment, Tooele City Cemetery. The family would like to express their thanks to Spring Creek Healthcare facility for all their support and care of our mother. A special thanks to the wonderful aides Richard Hess and Dan Beuhring.

Sita Michaell Swann, age 39, passed away unexpectedly of unknown causes on May 8, 2015. She was born on Jan. 18, 1976 to Mike and Jan Swann in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was raised in Tooele, Utah and attended Judge Memorial High School. She graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in education and a minor in business in 2009 she received a master’s degree in special education. Sita married her husband of five years, Steve Hudson, on Dec. 12, 2009. Sita was her parents’ best friend and a loving and caring daughter, mother, aunt, cousin and an incredible friend. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, and watching her son’s sporting events. Sita will always be remembered for her laughter, devotion to family, her honesty and inspiration, especially to her GED students. She was actively involved in the “Education for Freedom” scholarship committee that benefited GED students. Sita was admired by her students because of her honesty and integrity. She was an example to them of what you could achieve through hard work and determination. No matter where she lived or traveled, the mountains of Utah were always home. She will be missed every moment of every day. Sita is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Geraldine Landfried, William Landfried; paternal grandfather James C. Swann; great-grandmother Evelyn Benson and great-grandfather Vern Benson. She is survived by her mother, Jan Swann; father, Mike Swann; husband, Steve Hudson; beloved grandma and grandpa of the mountains Albert and Lavern Aman; grandmother, Mary Maxine Hudson; birth daughter, Emily Kees; son, Meryk Hudson, who she lived and breathed for. He is the light of her life. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Debbie and Steve Hudson; sister-in-law, Jennifer Hudson; grandchild, Peyton; “Sisters,” Jen Lewandowski of Wisconsin, Shonna Richards of Australia; aunts and uncles, Bob and Loretta Landfried of Tooele, Utah, Cliff and Karen Pennington of San Antonio, Texas, Katherine Swann of Salt Lake City, Utah, Connie Searle of Tooele, Utah, Patsy Thorne of San Antonio, Texas; niece, Kearstyn; nephew, Kallyn; many cousins and close friends; pets Phoenix and Ella. A visitation service will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah. The funeral mass and burial will follow on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite Church in Tooele, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Benefit Account for Sita Swann as an education fund for her son through the Navy Army Community Credit Union.

Joseph Bruce Clegg returned to heaven suddenly on Tuesday, May 19, in the evening, with his family by his side. Bruce was a fourth-generation rancher and his greatest accomplishment is his family. Born Feb. 28, 1947 to Howard and Zella Clegg, Bruce has been a lifelong resident of Tooele County and loved this valley. He attended Utah State University after Tooele High School and then returned home to marry his high school sweetheart and eternal companion Janice Talmadge on Sept. 12, 1969. Together they had six children, all of whom still reside in Tooele County. Bruce has been active in the sport of rodeo since age 12. He began working with the Bar-T rodeo company at the age of 16 and continued until 1989 when a farming accident occurred. At this time, he became a business owner and pursued other ranching endeavors. He was also an avid team roper and competed in many rodeo events. Then he hit the sawdust trail on numerous trail rides, treks and adventures, because as long as he was mounted on a 7C horse he was complete. He impacted countless lives with his selfless qualities and was an inspiration to many. Bruce was admired by numerous cowboys for his natural talent with a horse and in return, he treasured (sometimes laughed) every moment teaching and including those who wanted to ride. His western legacy and leadership will never be forgotten. His faithful service for the LDS church, including as ward bishop, influenced many souls and made him into an even more caring and trusting man. He was a member and past president of the Grantsville Soil Conservation, Tooele County Cattlemen’s Association and PRCA Rodeo. He was also a charter member of the American Land Council. In his most recent years he served as Tooele County Commissioner (2006-2014) and took pride in serving his community. His love for Tooele County drove his desire to serve his great county and the great state of Utah. He always said there is no better place than home and he will forever call Tooele County his home. Watching his children and grandchildren participate in their activities fulfilled him and he was their number one fan and toughest hero. It has been said of him, “His heart is as big as his lasso.” He is survived by wife Janice; and his children Amie and Bret Paulick, Wes and Heather Clegg, Camille and Mike Patch, Lareine and Craig Baker, Lindsay and Rion Sundloff, Adam “Sav” and Heather Clegg. He is also survived by 21 3/4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom still live in Tooele County and participate on the family-run ranch. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents and brother James “Jim” and also survived by his brothers and sisters Marilyn, Marjorie, Dan and Bob and their families. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in the Stansbury Park So. Stake Center on Interlochen Lane at 11 a.m. with a visitation from 9:30-10:30am. Prior to the funeral, there will be a viewing on Monday, May 25 at Tate Mortuary from 6-8 p.m. Following the funeral services we invite anyone who would like to join us for a horseback procession from the stake center to the Clegg home for one last ride with Bruce. From there we will proceed with burial services to take place at the Tooele City Cemetery. He’s now off on his next adventure, clearing the way as he hits the sawdust trail …

Frank Dee Minor Jr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Jordan Valley Medical Center in West Valley. Frank was born Feb. 14, 1933 in Burns, Missouri to Frank Dee Sr. and Faye Grace Biggers Minor. He married Harriette Elizabeth Wiechert on September 3, 1955 in Elko, Nevada. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Sept. 3, 1988. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Frank was a master carpenter. He always enjoyed working with wood and could make the most amazing things. He was always ready to build or fix anything. He also liked to hunt deer, fish, travel and take trips to Wendover. He is survived by his children, Roger (Barbara) Minor, WVC; Sid Minor, Duchesne; Elliott Minor, WVC; Jullia Holm, Spring Creek, Nevada; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Harriette. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Duchesne LDS Stake Center. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial in the Duchesne City Cemetery with military honors presented by the American Legion and Utah National Guard. Services under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary. Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.

Lane Lawrence Russell, born May 24, 1959, to Lyman “Swede” and Barbara Bush Russell, passed away May 22, 2015. Lane graduated from Tooele High School in 1977 and attended Utah State University. He worked in law enforcement in Tooele and Cedar City. Lane’s favorite pastime was baseball and especially his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers. He spent countless hours watching his nieces and nephews play ball and encouraging the umpires to make the correct call. He is survived by his mother Barbara, sister Janneen (Ron) Taylor, brothers Lyman Kay (Tracy) Russell and Jeff (Diana) Jordan and many nieces and nephews who always turned to him for entertainment. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyman “Swede,” sisters Maureen Stoddard and Colleen Carroll, and children Jerrica and Colt. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Tooele South Stake Center, 1025 Southwest Drive at 11 a.m. with a one-hour visitation before the service. Viewing Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, Tooele, Utah. 

Charles L. Chance passed away May 26. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s edition.

Our Heavenly Father decided it was time to gain another angel. Manuel A. Gonzales Sr., age 85, was called home on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born on Sept. 29, 1929 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, to Elizardo and Juanita Gonzales. He married the love of his life, Teresa Anglada (Gonzales), in 1950. They made their final home in Tooele, Utah, in 2001 after living in Taos, New Mexico, for several years. He worked at Tooele Army Depot for 30 years as a mechanic. He then retired in June of 1976. Manuel enjoyed fishing, car restoration, and spending time with his family. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Pat and Ted Gonzales and his half-brother George Chavez. Manuel is survived by his brother, Frank Gonzales; his sons Freddie Gonzales (Linda), Manuel Gonzales Jr. (Patsy), Eli Gonzales (Brenda); daughter Pauline Akridge (Bob); as well as 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Viewing and funeral services will be held on Monday, June 1 at the First Assembly Of God, 127 N. 7th Street (corner of 7th St. and Date St.) in Tooele, Utah. Viewing will be held at 10 a.m. Funeral services held at 11 a.m. Graveside services to follow at the Tooele City Cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Eva Margene Parish, our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on May 26, 2015. She was born on Sept. 8, 1934 to Joseph and Arvlyn Herzog in Logan, Utah. She was the second of seven children. She married Hubert Parish on March 13, 1954 and their marriage was solemnized on Nov. 6, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had many caring friends. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Hubert Parish; daughter, Laurie Reed (Jack) and son, Robert Parish (Connie). She is also survived by her sisters, Pat Hall, Natalie Medina (Junior), Saundra Smith and Kathy Jolley (Jeff) and sister-in-law Alice Herzog. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Varnel Herzog and sister Jo Ann Huffman (Bob). A viewing for friends and family will be held at the 17th Ward, 132 N. 570 East, Tooele, Utah, on May 29, 2015, between the hours of 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. A funeral will be held May 29, 2015, at the 17th Ward, 132 N. 570 East, Tooele, Utah at the hour of 1 p.m., after which interment will take place at the Tooele Cemetery.

Belva Dean Cooper Fredrickson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Tooele, Utah, to Vincent Lund Cooper and Margaret Ruth Henwood. She grew up and attended schools in Tooele. After high school, she went on to Henager Business College, where she received a secretarial diploma. Belva had her first date with Kenneth Fredrickson on July 8, 1951. They were married exactly four months later in the Salt Lake Temple, on Nov. 8, 1951. They lived almost all of their married life in Vernon, where they built their home together, raised six children, and Belva embraced the challenge of being a farmer’s wife. Belva worked many different jobs to help her children get through school and on missions, including as a teacher’s aide, medical clerk at Tooele Valley Hospital and Tooele Clinic, and finally as a secretary to the medical officer at Tooele Army Depot. Belva was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. She particularly loved being a family history specialist and serving for 10 years in the baptistry at the Jordan River Temple with Ken. One of the highlights of her church service was the 18 months she and Ken spent serving a mission in Adam-Ondi-Ahman, Missouri. Belva lived a life of service, always making others feel loved and comfortable. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her children, 35 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. Belva is survived by her children Doretta (Rick) Shumway, Diane (Kent) Barker, Kenneth (Janet) Fredrickson, Vincent (Kathy) Fredrickson, Brian (Debra) Fredrickson, and Kelli (Jeff) Beazer; also survived by siblings Ruth (Jim) Calano, Thale (Suzanne) Saxton, Alan (Jane) Cooper, and Roger (Diane) Cooper. Preceded in death by her husband, Ken, and parents; siblings Nick Cooper and VerDell Saxton. We give special thanks to Dr. Blake Beazer, Dr. Nitin Chandramouli, and the many nurses that have cared for mom over the years; and to Harmony Hospice and the staff at Rocky Mountain Care Center for their loving care of mom these last couple of weeks.

Donetta Fawcett Sutton, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born Oct. 8, 1928 in Basalt, Idaho, to George William Fawcett and Florence Viola Scarborough. Donetta married Ralph Wayne Sutton on Aug. 30, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on May 15, 1957. They were married 56 years. Donetta was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated wife and daughter. She always wanted a large family, not just two; she wanted six children so if one died she would still have plenty to love. Donetta had eight children, six of whom she is survived by: Suzanne (Dennis) Sly, Tooele, Utah; Cindy (Ron) Bolinder, Erda, Utah; William (Rita) Sutton, Dickson, Tennessee; John Sutton, St. George, Utah; Shauna (Matt) Thorne, St. George, Utah; and Victor (Venda) Sutton, Twin Falls, Idaho. Donetta will surely be missed by her 19 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, George Donald Fawcett; sons Timothy Wayne Sutton and David Lee Sutton and a grandson, Timothy Allen Sutton. She dedicated her life to taking care of her loved ones. She cared for her parents and her husband’s parents as they needed her. Her husband had a debilitating stroke at the age of 52 and Donetta cared for him for the next 24 years. She was a great example of love, hard work and dedication. Other than her family, she had a great passion for flowers and gardening, music, movies and reading. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah. There will be a viewing from noon-12:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alzheimer’s research in her name. The family would like to express their gratitude for the special care and love of their mother by the dedicated staff of the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Tooele, Utah. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Donetta’s online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Charles Lee Chance passed away peacefully at home in Tooele on May 26, 2015. He was 88 years old. He was born Oct. 14, 1926 to Charles V. and Laura Chance in East St. Louis, Illinois. Charlie served in several capacities in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during World War II, proudly going where he was needed. In 1949, he married Shirley Faye Bayer in Granite City, Illinois. They remained inseperable until her death in 2007. Charlie worked for the U.S. government for 43 years, beginning in the military, continuing at Granite City Army Depot, and moving to Tooele Army Depot in 1971. He retired in 1984 from Tooele Army Depot, where he was a supply division chief. He and Shirley were active members of First Presbyterian Church in Deming, New Mexico. Charlie was a Past Master and 65-year member of Triple Lodge #835, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Granite City, Illinois.  Charlie enjoyed hunting and fishing, cooking on the grill, and proudly maintaining his home and automobiles. His favorite part of life was enjoying retirement, traveling and laughing with Shirley. They spent the colder months at their home in New Mexico, and served together as U.S. Forest Service campground hosts at Poole Creek, Oregon for many summers. He is preceded in death by Shirley, and by grandsons Donnie Murphy and Brian Chance. He is survived by his children Robert (Sandra) Chance and Deb (Dee) Russell of Tooele, Tammie (Mary) Chance of Provo and Dave (Linda) Chance of Salt Lake City and by grandchildren Christopher (Kelly) Chance, Scott (Karrilyn) Chance, Daniell (Ryan) Luper and Wade Russell. The public are welcome to attend a memorial service at the Tooele Masonic Temple, 22 Settlement Canyon Road, on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Carmels, fudge, peanut brittle, raspberry jam, raspberry syrup, banana cream pie, worker, service, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend … These words and much more describe Garnet Rose Mangus Sorenson, who was born 77 years ago on Jan. 24, 1938 in Lovell, Wyoming, to Clarence and Leola Mangus. She got her name from her sweet aunt, Garnet Dale Wells and her middle name from her Grandma Rose Mangus. She was greeted by a brother, Kenneth, and a sister, Shirley. Later, other siblings joined their family, Sidra, Sandra, Sylvia and John Lee. On March 28, 1956, she married Newell J. Sorenson in the Salt Lake Temple. To this union was born six children: Pat, Scott, Sherry, Jay, Max and Chris. During their early years they lived in Lovell; Oceanside, California; then Cody and Cowley, Wyoming, where Newell taught school. They spent many summers on their ranch in Dryhead, Montana. The family has many memories of their time there. In 1965 Newell got a teaching job in Tooele, Utah. During this time, Garnet went to college and got her teaching degree, graduating from the University of Utah in 1973 and then getting her master’s degree in 1980. In 1985, Garnet received her administrative degree from Utah State. She taught school at Grantsville Elementary and Tooele Junior High until her retirement in 1997. She was Teacher of the Year. After she and Newell retired, they moved to Garden City, Utah. In 2008, they decided it was time to move back to “good ol’ Wyoming.” They loved their time in Lovell, where they renewed old friendships and made many more. In late January of this year they moved to Payson, Utah, where their daughter, Sherry, could help them with their health needs. She was active in her church and always went the “extra mile” in her callings. She was also a very active member of Tooele Civic League and the Lovell Woman’s Club, serving as president of both organizations. She was also elected State President of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs for the State of Utah. Garnet passed away on May 31 in Payson, Utah. She leaves behind her husband, Newell, and five children: Scott (Patty) of Richmond, Kentucky; Sherry (Allen) Taylor of Payson, Utah; Jay (Tara) of Provo, Utah; Max (Tanna) of Clarkston, Washington; and Chris of Tooele, Utah; a sister, Sylvia (Pat) Crosby and a brother, John Lee (Tricia) Mangus, both of Lovell, 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who have given her a lot of love and care during her time in Lovell. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Pat; two brothers, Kenneth (Jeri) and Clarence Fay; three sisters, Shirley Ruth (Don) Tew, Sidra Davis (Brent) Goodman and Sandra (Terry) Benson. Garnet was a wonderful servant of our Heavenly Father. She was always serving others. You could not visit her without taking something home with you! She has been a very supportive and loving wife to Newell and he is going to miss her dearly. We will ALL miss you, Rosie! The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Lovell LDS Stake Center in Lovell, Wyoming. Interment will be in the Lovell Cemetery. The family will be having a “Celebration of Life” at a later date in Tooele, Utah. 

Gerald Stian Minor of Fallon, Nevada, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 31. He was born in August 1941 in Coquille, Oregon. He met Anita Louise Carr in Hawthorne, Nevada, while stationed there as a Marine and they married in April 1962. Jerry’s service in the Marines included tours in Okinawa, Japan and Vietnam. Jerry and Nita had three children (Jerry, Doug and Ginger) while he worked at the Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot. Jerry would transfer to the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, where he retired with 41 years, 11 months of civil service in 2001. Jerry enjoyed being outdoors whether working with their animals or gathering wood to provide heat for the family home. He also loved to work with his hands, crafting wood and metal into items to use around the house, sheds or corrals. While in Hawthorne, Jerry was active in the Mineral County Sheriff’s Posse and Mineral County Search & Rescue, which also provided opportunities for service and being outdoors. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Clair Danielson and John E. Smith, and daughter Ginger Louise Minor. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nita Minor, and sons Jerry E. (Jill) and C. Douglas (Paula), five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving sister, Shirley Rhodes of Grants Pass, Oregon, and brother Jim (Susie) of The Dalles, Oregon. Donations may be made in his memory to American Cancer Society.