Sharon was born July 6, 1940, to Wayne Coleman and Hazel Coleman Wielatz. Sharon passed away on Sept. 16, 2015. She married Angelo Gualtieri, with whom she had four children: twins Sherry and Terry, and daughters Kathy and Mariea. After Sharon and Angelo divorced, she met Stanley Gotiear. They fell madly in love and were married. Stan’s daughter Synethia instantly became one of mom’s children and part of the family. Sharon is survived by her daughters Sherry (Robert), Mariea (Randy) and Synethia, sister Debbie (Bruce), brothers Keith, Robert (Connie) and Richard, as well as many grandkids, great grandkids and special niece Jessica and her family. Sharon was a friend to everyone she met. Sharon was a wonderful artist. She had many jobs but she retired from Tooele City Hall. She loved her job at Tooele City and her coworkers. She often said it was the best place she ever worked. Thank you to everyone at Magnolia House for their tender love and care. Thank you to Harmony Home Health and Hospice, and Dr. Carolyn Forbes and staff. Sharon always had extra food in her pantry for anyone in need. Her heart and her home were always open. In lieu of flowers, give to your local food bank or a charity of your choice. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Inn, 365 N. Main St., Tooele, Utah.

Dewey Smith was born Jan. 27, 1983, and passed away Sept. 20, 2015. A full obituary will appear in Thursday’s edition of the Transcript Bulletin.

Elizabeth Ellen Sampson passed away in Stockton on Sept. 27, 2015. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please contact Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Robert James Houghton returned to the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, from causes incident to age. Robert was born Aug. 12, 1931, to Elmer James and Elma May Houghton. He married Myrna Jean Haycock on June 21, 1957, and was later sealed in the Manti Temple. He drove truck most of his life for several companies. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His family was the most important thing to him. He had a love of hunting with his father, brothers and his sons. He loved to make people laugh. He is survived by his sweetheart of 58 years and seven children: Mark (Melanie), Kathy (Jim Clay), Leon (Loretta), Raymond (Cheryl), Steven (Laura), Gary, and Jean; 25 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Jeanine and special daughter Doris Ann. We wish to thank the special people at Harmony Home Health and Hospice for their service, especially Barbara, Crystal, and Jackie. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at the 6th Ward chapel located at 81 N. Church St., Grantsville, Utah. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. with viewing one hour prior to services on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.

Jami Lyne Brown Allen passed away Sept. 27, 2015. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at the Tooele Utah LDS Stake Center, 725 N. 520 East, at 11 a.m. A viewing will be Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. as well as 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Directions to LDS Stake Center: From Main Street (Hwy 36) turn east on 1000 North, then turn south on Broadway, then east on 740 North. Interment in the Grantsville, Utah, Cemetery, 400 W. Main. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.didericksenmemorial.com.

Elizabeth Ellen Smith Sampson was born Aug. 4, 1946, in Ogden, Utah. She passed away Sept. 27, 2015, in Stockton, Utah. Ellen was the fifth child of Raymond and Elizabeth Smith’s nine children. When her older sister, Sally, moved out of the home, Ellen was the sole daughter in a home with six brothers. She was thrilled when her baby sister Janine was born, despite their 15-year age difference. Ellen married Floyd Leroy Sampson in Chula Vista, California, on March 7, 1970, and was later sealed to him in the St. George Temple in 1972. She said of her true love, Leroy, that she never felt happier than the day she married him. Leroy worked at a mine in Eagle Mountain, California, as they began raising their family. Shortly after their fourth child was born they moved to Mesa, Arizona, where Ellen was a homemaker. In 1989, they moved their family to Portland, Oregon, where Ellen and Leroy stayed until 2007. They have lived in Stockton, Utah, since 2007. All loved Ellen. She was always willing to serve, whether it was to bring a meal or sew up a dress. She showed her great love for her Heavenly Father through her joy of teaching His Gospel.  Ellen was able to combine her love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and her love of service in serving a mission with her husband at the Salt Lake City Conference Center as a tour guide. Ellen’s greatest joys in life were her four children and 11 grandchildren. She spent countless hours sewing for all of them. Most remarkable is that she made each of her daughters’ and daughter-in-laws’ wedding dresses. Her children feel honored to call her mother and her grandchildren know they were blessed with the greatest “Little Grandma” ever. We love her. We are who we are because of her devotion and faith. Ellen is survived by her husband Leroy; her four children, David Sampson (Tiffany), Kevin Sampson (Jennifer), Kristi Rosengreen (Carl) and Katie Steed (Marc); and 11 grandchildren: Raelynn, Sydney, Austin, Jaemynn, Kylie, Hailey, Melia, Braden, Lucy, David and Vivian.

Services by Tate Mortuary on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Stockton LDS Chapel, 405 N. Connor, in Stockton, Utah. Viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; funeral services at 11 a.m.

March 8, 1917-Sept. 25, 2015. Our beautiful beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend left us for another journey at the young age of 98. Velma was a strong, determined, ambitious, feisty woman who loved gardening, traveling, anything to do with the outdoors — she was up for any type of adventure. We will treasure our moments with Velma. She was truly one of a kind. We will miss that little twinkle that used to light up your eyes. And we will miss the sound of your voice, your laughter and your sighs. Don’t worry about mourning me, I was never easy to offend. Feel free to share a story at my expense and we’ll have a good laugh in the end. Love, your family.

To Velma from Carson — You were so intelligent, awesome and funny! I will miss you because you were the most lovable person in the world! I wish you were here, but you’re in a better place now and with Grandpa Chet. Love, Carson.

When You Remember

I hope that when you remember Velma you don’t think of her this way.

Instead remember the good times you had or the funny things she’d say.

Remember her in springtime, how she loved the fragrant breeze.

Remember her in the summer as the sunshine kissed her cheeks.

Remember her in autumn, how she loved the turning leaves.

Remember her in winter watching snowflakes drift in the breeze.

But although Velma surely loved these things remember she loved you all more.

And don’t lose heart because we’ll see her again when we all reach that distant shore.

*In lieu of flowers hug your parents, grandparents, or give them a call daily.

Jan. 27, 1983-Sept. 20, 2015. Dewey was an Army veteran and served our country from 2003 to 2009. Dewey moved to Tooele in 2009 and worked at Tooele DCD until 2014. Dewey was a brother, a father and a friend to everyone he met. He was the president and founder of the 900 Crew Jeep Club. He loved hiking, fishing, mudding in his Jeep and having the women in his life make him sandwiches. Dewey will be missed by many.

Mason Porter Walker returned to our Heavenly Father on Oct. 3, 2015. His last adventure was hunting with his sons. Mason was born in Los Angeles, California, to Dorothy Walker and William Mason Walker on July 17, 1941. He served an LDS mission to Canada. Upon his return, he graduated from BYU and was employed as a civil engineer at the Tooele Army Depot. Mason grew up in Pine Canyon, Utah, where he later returned to raise his own family. He taught his children the value of hard work through example and his enjoyment of farming. Mason had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He was a master craftsman in woodwork and created many beautiful pieces of furniture. Mason was a champion horseshoe player and traveled the country participating in tournaments, achieving No. 1 in singles and No. 1 in doubles with his wife, Nancy, in the State of Utah. He loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and left this life on that path. We will miss our husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Mason was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Walker Alberico and William Mason Walker. Mason is survived by his wife, Nancy Shaffer Walker; his children, Jami Young (John), Rhonda Carlson, Julie Farley, Wendy Christopherson (Brad), David Walker (Carmen), Ryan Walker (Ashley); his siblings, Gary Walker (Jan), Carol Johnson, and Kevin Walker; his stepchildren, Steve Crabtree, Kim Mettmann (Lee), Rick Crabtree (Nikki), Scott Crabtree (Lisa), and Stacey Schmerse (Derrick).

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 1160 East Vine Street, Murray, Utah, with viewings at the church Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment to follow at the Tooele City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

Heaven’s gates opened wide for one of Tooele’s oldest and finest community members, Don W. Froscheiser. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, “where he really wanted to be,” on Oct. 2, 2015. Don was born Dec. 3, 1926, to David and Minnie (Siebenacher) Froscheiser, raised on a country farm in Hebron, Nebraska. This is where he learned the value of putting in a long full day of hard work and the mastery to repair everything. After graduating high school Don pulled up his roots and moved to be with his sister and brother-in-law Ken and Ray DuBois in Tooele, Utah. Don was selected to go into the services. After testing to go into the U.S. Air Force with exceptionally high scores the United States Army convinced him to join them. He was the first person in Tooele to be drafted into WWII. This is where Don learned skills that would set him apart in future positions. Following deployment in the Army, he spent time as a Merchant Marine working on boat engines. After military service, Don went to work for Western Chemical Center in Tooele where he met his future bride, Gladys Carl. Don and Glad married June 20, 1953. He began raising his family with son Kim, born April 2, 1956, (deceased Sept. 12, 1970) and son, Kary, born June 5, 1958. He went to work as Director of Manpower at Tooele Army Depot, where he served until his retirement in 1988. Don retired young to enjoy his real passion, restoration of classic cars. T-birds where his specialty; many of them have been seen in various parades and even on TV shows and movies along with Don. He loved to gather together with friends and friends of friends, all drinks were bottomless. Known as the Martini Man, Don swears by the fact that he invented the “Dirty Martini”; the deer hunting party was his favorite. He opened his house and pool to all, friends and neighbors where everyone enjoyed the golden delicious apples from his old apple tree. Many Tooele folks might have known Don by his supporting role in the community, working with the credit union, being Birch’s Pharmacy’s personal bouncer, directing the traffic flow after the Demolition Derby at Deseret Peak Complex, and winning concert tickets for being the oldest person attending the derby. Friends and family may call at Tate Mortuary, Friday Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church, 560 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. Don will be laid to rest at the Tooele Cemetery, next to his wife Glad and oldest son Kim, surrounded by extended family members.

Our loving wife, mother and Nana passed away peacefully of a terminal illness on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. Aggie was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Verdon, Nebraska, to Charles B. Laux and Minnie Wist. She married David Davis on April 15, 1966. They had one son, David, who was her pride and joy. Aggie is survived by her husband of 49 years; son David (Michelle); three wonderful grandchildren, Brooke, Shaylie and D.J.; sisters Shirley (Fritz) Shamonsky, Susie (Ken) Eichenberger, brother Charles Laux Jr. and many other family members. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Marcile Laux and Mary Ann (Roger) Cotner. Aggie lived in the Tooele area for close to 50 years and is the true meaning of a woman entrepreneur. She owned and operated Abbie’s Billiards and Pizza Palace in the 1960s, where she was known for her delicious tacos and pizza. She was very involved with home interiors and decorated thousands of homes throughout the years. She was also owner of Tooele Trailer Park and she was a broker for Wardley Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate for many years. Aggie was very involved with the schools, the community and her parish. She was a very active and devoted member of Saint Marguerite Catholic Church. The most rewarding part of her life was the love of her family, especially her grandchildren. Special gratitude and thanks needs to go to the hospice care team of Barbara, Ellen, Patty G., Cherylynn, Patty B., Sharon, Patricia H., and Pepsy for the wonderful care and love they showed Aggie and her family for the last part of her life, also the staff at Canyon Home Care and Hospice. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Saint Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah. Interment at the Tooele City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Saint Marguerite Catholic Church.

Arylene Maxine Poor passed away on Oct. 1, 2015, at the age of 82.  She was born in Oral, South Dakota, on Oct. 10, 1932. She joins her husband of 57 years, Thomas, as well as her daughter, Linda Brown, in the arms of God. She leaves behind three sons, Bob, Donny and Dale Poor; four grandchildren, Michael and Nicklaus Poor, Mandy Meeks and Michelle Rubenstein; and seven great-grandchildren, Cael, Hope, Annika and Logan Poor, Pamela and Mia Rubenstein and Jamison Meeks.

Julian F. Manzanares, age 77, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare brain disorder. Julian was born Oct. 17, 1937, to Solomon and Lupita Manzanares in Blanco, New Mexico. He married the love of his life, Karen Bolinder, in 1957 in Tooele, Utah. He is survived by his wife; five children, Julie (Bill) Schwartz, Brenda (Dennis) Barbour, Becky (Gary) McDonald, Kathy Scott and Mark; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Felix (Melba), Ramon, Joe (Liz), and Ronald (Rita); and two sisters, Rosa Moore and Chella (Larry) Hogge. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Aggie. Our father was a very hard worker, spending 28 years at Kennecott (Rio Tinto) and also working a second job. After retirement, he worked as a campground host and also a school crossing guard for the Grantsville city schools. He didn’t know the word “retirement.” His greatest love was spending time with family, in his garden and being involved with his grandchildren. He loved Westerns — not a movie he couldn’t quote. He had a quick wit and was beloved by all who knew him. He deeply cared about the children in his care as a school crossing guard, purchasing coats and gloves for those in need. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Harmony Hospice staff who lovingly cared for our father. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 S. 9000 West, where viewings will be held Thursday 5:30-7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., and Friday 9-9:45 a.m. Committal: Valley View Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Primary Children’s Hospital.

Phyllis Ruth Parrish Bateman, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and dear friend, passed away peacefully Oct. 3, 2015, in South Jordan, Utah, at age 94 of causes incident to age. She was the second child of three daughters born Sept. 3, 1921, in Lehi, Utah, to Wade Hampton Parrish and Chloe Mabel Felt. She was a lifetime resident of Ibapah, Utah. She had a deep love and concern for her family and friends and desired to help everyone she could. She loved the Lord, believing in his ultimate power. She served tirelessly in many capacities as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had an “almost selfish love” for her husband Rao H. Bateman, whom she married May 15, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah (marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1985). She felt blessed to have three wonderful sons: Ronald Rao (Beverly), Kyle Wade (Ranae), and Randy Leon (Tracie). She was engaged in cattle ranching along with her husband Rao, along with raising her sons. She is survived by her sons and wives, along with 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two sisters Blanch Bean and Joyce Cook. She is survived by her brother-in-law Gerald Cook. Services will be held at Jenkins Soffe South Valley on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at noon at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South). A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Thanks to Care Source Hospice for their loving concern over the past few weeks. She was able to live alone in Ibapah for several extra years due to the attentive care of her sons and wives Kyle, Ranae, Randy and Tracie Bateman with extended stays in town at Ron and Bev Bateman’s home. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

Clara Dale Killian passed away in Tooele on October 8, 2015. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please contact Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

Vonda Myrtle (May) Angel was born on April 19, 1919, in Grantsville, Utah, to Vigo Harold May and Elizabeth Mae Severe May. At the age of 96 years, she passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 3, 2015. She married John (Jack) S. Angel on Oct. 18, 1941, and in this union they had four children: Jack, Jill, Ross, and Joni. She devoted her life to her loving children and she had a great testimony of the gospel. Vonda enjoyed traveling, was a member of the D.U.P., and an avid keeper of Grantsville’s history. Vonda has 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Survived by her daughter, Jill Angel, and son, Ross Angel. Preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, John S. Angel, Jack H. Angel, Joni Lee (Angel) Ellis, Todd S. Angel, Adam T. Angel, and Martin Angel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at the LDS chapel located at 414 W. Apple Street, Grantsville. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Grantsville City Cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, the Dallas Cowboys lost a dedicated fan. Our beloved son, husband, brother, nephew and uncle will still be cheering them on from a better place. Josh was born Nov. 13, 1973, to Louis (Bill) and Gloria Boulard in Salt Lake City, Utah. Josh loved watching the Cowboys football games and playing chess and card games with his boys Caiden, Joshua and Trevan while singing along to his favorite songs. He loved and was proud to be a mama’s boy. His favorite quote he said to others when confronted was, “Do you want to play the crazy game?” No one stood a chance. He definitely was the protector of his loved ones and had a deep sense of loyalty to his family. He will be deeply missed by his mother Gloria, wife Rachael Stewart, brothers Albert (Dixie) and Randy (Chris), sisters Erin Bolinder, Vickie (Shannon) Starbuck and Valerie (Martin), children Caiden, Joshua Jr. and Trevan, mother-in-law Marilyn Stewart and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Louis (Bill) Boulard, uncle Gilbert Mondragon, brother-in-law Gordy Bolinder, cousins Khristain Mondragon and Jason Crossley and nephew Trever Boulard. It has always been Josh’s wishes not to have funeral services. There will be a private celebration of his life for his loved ones.

Clara Dale Killian of Tooele, Utah, passed away on Oct. 8, 2015, at the age of 96. She was born on November 23, 1918, in Luka, Arkansas, to Jesse and Maggie McClellan. Dale married the love of her life, Charles Killian, on July 22, 1939. She was his princess. They had two daughters, Judy Johnson (Ed) and Karen Killian. Charles passed away in 1972. During World War II while Charles was in the Navy, Dale worked at the Yuba Manufacturing plant in Benicia, California, which had been converted from producing dam gates to making 155-millimeter Howitzer cannons to help with the war effort. Her job was machining the barrel of the 155-millimeter Howitzer. She was the “Rosie Riveter” of her day. Later in the 1950s, Dale went to work at the Benicia Arsenal Credit Union. When the arsenal was in the process of closure, Dale was instrumental in moving the credit union from Benicia to Tooele, serving as the transitional manager until Phil Miller, the manager of the credit union, was able to move to Tooele. Dale served as the assistant manager of the Tooele Federal Credit Union until she retired in 1983. Dale enjoyed playing Bunco and especially enjoyed her trips to California, many which of she drove herself, well into her 80s. Her independence was something that her family feared at times, but always admired. Dale was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandson, two sisters, and one brother. She is survived by her older sister, two daughters, seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice, especially Kearsta Washburn, for the loving care they provided. A visitation and rosary will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. with a funeral mass on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the funeral service at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church.

James L. Wilcox Jr. (Casey) passed away Oct. 14, 2015. Services are pending under the direction of Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Mamma’s little angel — Kenai Taylor-Ramirez has returned to heaven to join his grandma, Jodie, to play and watch over his family. He was the strongest little boy who fought long and hard, but his little body could not take any more. This little miracle was the highlight of his family’s life. Everyone who had the chance to meet him automatically fell in love with him. Kenai has the happiest, outgoing and cheerful personality you could ever see in a child. He is a very strong, stubborn, courageous, and very brave little boy who would not give up easily. He was his mommy’s little sunshine and every ounce of pride she has is in this little boy. “It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of me went with you; the day God took you home. If tears could build a stairway, and heartaches make a lane, I would walk my way to heaven, and bring you back again.  In life I loved you so dearly. In death I will love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.” Kenai is so much loved. He is survived by his loving mother Kelsey Taylor, uncles Brandon and Brayden, aunt Kristen, grandparents Rob and Andrea Taylor, father Reo Ramirez, aunts Teresa, Tianna and Monica, uncle Michael, grandma Irene and grandpa Snow, as well as many other great grandparents, cousins, great-aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Jodie Baker, great-grandmother Dolly Taylor and great-grandfather Ronald Taylor Sr.

Until we meet again, little dude. Rest in peace.