Joe Dean Lyons passed away October 21, 2016, in Salt Lake City, surrounded by family. He was born June 28, 1945, in Ephraim, Utah to Dean J. Lyons and Jeannie (Snow) Lyons. He was the second child of five children. He married Judy Answorth, later divorced. Joe was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Joe also served proudly in the Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Joe is survived by son Joseph Dean Lyons Jr. (Joe); daughter Christina Louis Lyons; sisters Kathleen Kennedy (Dick) and Debbie Rusk (David) and grandsons Nick and Jeffary Lyons, as well as many nieces and nephews and friends Tara and John Watkins. He was preceded in death by parents Dean J. Lyons and Jeannie Lyons and sisters Barbara Denison and Linda Johnson. In lieu of flowers, we would ask for donations to be made to Didericksen Memorial on behalf of Joe and Christina Lyons. Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at 3 p.m. in the Tooele South Stake Center, 1025 Southwest Drive, Tooele, Utah. Family would like to thank the 28th Ward for their help.
Joseph Dean Lyons
Rula Jane Hammond
Rula Jane Hammond was born on Feb. 16, 1935, in Salem, Idaho to Reid and Evelean Fullmer. She was raised in Menan, Rigby, and Idaho Falls, Idaho. She moved to Tooele, Utah and married John Harvey Hammond on July 12, 1952. They spent 63 years together here on earth. She loved country music, bowling and excursions to Wendover. She is survived by her son Bryan (Dawna) Hammond of Tooele, Utah; Wendy (Bill) Poulson of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren: Mike (Talia) Hammond, Erica (Arndreke) Armstrong and Megan (Hunter) Anderson and two great-grandchildren, Tavien and Cason Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents, six brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah at 11 a.m. with a viewing held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Tooele City Cemetery.
Vernal A. Andersen
Vernal “Pinky” Andersen, age 94, returned to his heavenly home on Nov. 4, 2016, following a brief illness. Pinky was born May 26, 1922, in Ogden, Utah to Vernal Andersen and May Neilson. He served in the Army Air Force from June 26, 1943, to Feb. 21, 1946. He married Nina Owen of Hunter, Utah in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 1, 1947. They moved to Tooele in 1949. Pinky worked at the Tooele Army Depot for 22 years and retired in 1971. He then worked as a custodian for the LDS Church until 1987. Pinky and Nina served in the Canada Vancouver mission for the LDS Church from October 1987 to July 1988. Upon their return, they volunteered at the Tooele Deseret Industries from 1990 to 1995. Pinky was a true “jack of all trades” and was happiest building or fixing something for his family and friends. He lived a life of service, always volunteering to work at the LDS Church’s welfare farms and cannery and helping others until he lost his ability to see clearly due to macular degeneration in his later years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Arnold, Art and John Ross and grandson Michael Andersen. He is survived by his wife, Nina Andersen of Tooele, Utah; two sisters, Ruth Paxman of Sandy, Utah and Shirley Rakes of Riverton, Utah; a sister-in-law, Edna Andersen (John Ross) of Ivins, Utah; and children Robert Andersen (Lynn) of Tooele, Utah, Gary Andersen (Barbara) of Sandy, Utah, Peggy York (Richard) of Kearns, Utah, James Andersen of Tooele, Utah, Connie Hendricks (Mike) of Tooele, Utah, Kay Lopez (Henry) of Bountiful, Utah and Scott Andersen (Taunya) of Murray, Utah. They have 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Memorial Redwood on Nov. 14, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. His funeral will be held at the Tooele 13th Ward meetinghouse, 1025 Southwest Drive, Tooele on Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment at Memorial Redwood Estates Cemetery at 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah, www.memorialutah.com. Our family wishes to express thanks to Mountain West Medical Center and Hospice for their care and concern for our dad and family during his stay.
Genella (Alcorn) Smith
Genella (Alcorn) Smith was born May 23, 1937, and passed away on Nov. 10, 2016, from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Durango, Colorado to James Idas Alcorn and Gladys Moxley Alcorn. She was raised in St. John and Deseret and moved to Tooele in her teens. She was married to Kenneth R. Daly on March 14, 1955, and had two children, Bob Daly and Karen (Daly) Shafer. They were later divorced. She married Wilbur Smith in Aug. 1971. He preceded her in death in January 2002. She worked at the Tooele Army Depot for 30 years and retired in 1995. She loved the Utah Jazz, square dancing and being with her family. She is survived by her son, daughter, stepdaughter Janice (Larry) Anderson and her sister Beverly (Sharion) Caldwell. She is also survived by her grandchildren Chris (Beth) Daly, Megan (Jayson) Harper, Jeff Ward and Eric Ward and six great-grandchildren. She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Tate Mortuary. Graveside service to follow.
Jon Michael Thomas
Jon Michael Thomas, 73, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Nov. 2, 2016 in Grantsville, Utah, after a long battle with cancer that he fought until the very end. He was born in Price, Utah, on May 3, 1944, to John Emers Thomas and Blanche Hall. Jon was married twice before he met the love of his life, Joan Woodworth. Jon had five children throughout the course of his marriages and one stepdaughter. Jon was a combat veteran from 1961-1971. He was part of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. Jon was employed with civil service engineering for 42 years. He worked at Hill Air Force Base for many years and was transferred to Utah Test & Training Range, where he was a heavy equipment operator until he retired on Dec. 3, 2015. During his time working at UTTR, he also worked out at Dugway Proving Grounds for a few years. Jon had many talents. He was a great carpenter — he could do many things with wood and also was a great mechanic. He loved the outdoors, fishing, reading old westerns and watching Sunday football. He will be missed by the many who knew him and the friends he made along the way. For all that knew him, he could tell a good joke and had an excellent sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by his four-legged companion “Poopsi.” He is survived by his sons Jon Michael Thomas II and Jerry (Kathy) Thomas; daughters Tuesday Martindale, Jammie (Allen) Cunningham and Kirsten (Dustin) Murphy; stepdaughter JoAnn Logan; brothers Don Thomas and Boyd Thomas; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents John Emers Thomas and Blanche Hall; sister Betty Thomas; brother Sherman Thomas and wife Joan. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, from 6-10 p.m. at the Tooele Moose Lodge 1100 E. Vine Street, Tooele, Utah. Jon donated his body to the University of Utah Cancer research program. We would like to give thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Center (Daybreak) and the Intermountain Homecare & Hospice for all they did for our dad until the end.
Rose Marie Orlando
Rose Marie Orlando, 94, passed away on Oct. 23, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born Jan. 30, 1922, to Rose Marie and Louis Zito, in Magna, Utah. She was the youngest of 14 children, all of whom preceded her in death. She married Michael Robert Santone, who was killed in Okinawa just days before he was to return home. She later married Donald M. Orlando, and they were together for more than 66 years. Marie is survived by her husband, Donald M. Orlando of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Carla Orlando Withers, of Corpus Christi, Texas; and son Phillip and daughter-in-law Vickie of Salt Lake City. She has two grandchildren, Dominic (Angela) and Felicia (Sam) Enniss of Salt Lake City and one great-grandson, Stellan. She was preceded in death by her close friend Rick Castro (Shirley), whom she thought of as her adopted son. Marie retired from Tooele Army Depot in 1972 and also worked and retired from a second career at Grigg’s Paint of DOMCOM Enterprises, in Phoenix, Arizona in 2004. She was affectionately known in her neighborhood and workplace as the “cookie lady” because she loved to bake huge plates of cookies and take them to everyone she knew. She also crocheted countless beautiful lace afghans for friends and family — and they are treasured by those who were lucky enough to receive one of them. Our family would like to especially thank our dear friends Pannet, Rex and Allison for all the years of help and caring that they provided. We also want to acknowledge the wonderful staff and residents at the Pueblo Norte for the love and special care that they shared with her. Mass for Marie will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah, on Nov. 17, 2016. Interment will be in the Tooele Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Marlin Anthony Grgich
Marlin Anthony Grgich was born March 22, 1953 to Frank and Goldie Grgich. He passed away in his home Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. He was raised in Erda with his brothers Rodney, Daniel, Reed, Elis (deceased) and Jerry Grgich. Marlin married Carol (Baldwin) on May 7, 1977. They had five children, Jason, Anthony (deceased), Angela, Michael and Patrick. After Carol’s death, he remarried Leonora (Magno) on Feb. 9, 2007. Marlin will be missed by many, and his loss will leave an emptiness that shall never be filled. The viewing will be Friday, Nov. 18 at Tate Mortuary from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
Death Notice: Robert Wielatz
Robert Wielatz passed away Nov. 14 in Holladay, Utah. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For more information contact Tate Mortuary, 435-882-0676.
Death Notice: Bonny Robinson
Bonny Robinson passed away Nov. 15 in Salt Lake City. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Transcript Bulletin. Services are planned for Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. in Erda. There will be a viewing on Monday, Nov. 21 at Tate Mortuary from 6-8 p.m., and an hour prior to the funeral. For more information contact Tate Mortuary, 435-882-0676.
Peggy Anne Meyer
Peggy Anne Meyer, 75, of Tooele peacefully passed away with family by her side Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City. Peggy was born March 25, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Dexter A. and Louise Martsolf Ranta. She graduated from South Albany High School in Albany, Oregon, in 1959, and married the late Frederic Meyer on Jan. 8, 1961, in Sutherlin, Oregon. Together they had six children. She was a homemaker living in Oregon until 1985, at which time she relocated to Dugway, Utah, and began working at Dugway Proving Ground’s Child Development Center until her retirement in 2014. On Dec. 14, 1993, she married her best friend Nelson “Bubba” Bowden. Together they made their home in Tooele. In her earlier years, Peggy was very involved in her children’s youth activities, and was well-known for being an avid Camp Fire Girls and 4-H leader, sharing her love of sewing, ceramics, and arts and crafts with others. She also enjoyed traveling, boating and motorcycle riding with Bubba, and spending time with family and friends. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Dexter and Louise. She is survived by her husband Bubba at home; sons Dexter Meyer and wife Denise of San Diego, California, and Charles Meyer and wife Kimberly of Logan, Utah; daughters Angela Caswell and husband Wayne of Summerville, Oregon; Debra Gutierrez and husband Craig of Heppner, Oregon; Tracy Meyer and husband Billy of Independence, Oregon; and Michelle Amin and husband Budha of Plattsburg, New York; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister Christine Stallard of Coquille, Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy and her beautiful smile will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Tate Mortuary in Tooele.
Robert Joseph Wielatz
Robert (Bob) Joseph Wielatz passed away Nov. 14, 2016, due to complications of a heart attack and stroke, which occurred Aug. 18, 2015. Bob was born Jan. 13, 1940, to Joseph George Paluch and Frances Tucker Paluch. Bob’s birth father deserted him and his mother when Bob was a baby. Ross Wielatz adopted Bob when he married Bob’s mother. Bob graduated from Tooele High School in 1958 and joined the Air Force that fall. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Radar Training in Biloxi, Mississippi, he married Connie Smith. He was stationed at Hill Air Force Base then attended Officer Candidate School. He graduated from pilot training school and flew B-52s and FB-111s. He served a total of two and a half years in the Vietnam War, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for one of his most dangerous and challenging missions. Bob was an FB-111 Squadron Commander, a Supply Commander, and Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Logistics. Bob retired as a Colonel in 1990, after honorably serving his country for 32 1/2 years. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked for Northrup Grumman and then consulted to them on many projects including space systems. After Bob retired for the sixth or seventh time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with Marv, Ken and Doug Lee, and Sid and Fred Smith, as well as trips to Wendover with the Lee brothers, and Toby and Helen Morgas. He also enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends. Bob was a positive and loving person. If anyone asked him how he was, he would always enthusiastically respond, “I’m terrific.” Bob loved watching Westerns. Everyone who met him would agree, whether in a Western or in real life, he would be the one wearing the white hat. He was one of the good guys. Bob is survived by his wife Connie; daughters Cathy Wielatz, Julie Wielatz, Suzan Bennett and Karen (Tim) Starback; granddaughters Bridget Stroud and Abby Bennett; grandson Ryan Starback; great-granddaughter Saphira Stroud; brother Richard and sister Mary. He was preceded in death by his mother Frances Almeida, father Ross Wielatz, stepmother Hazel Wielatz and stepsister Sharon Gotier. A viewing is planned for Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, with a funeral following on Saturday at St. Marguerite Catholic Church on Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. with a viewing an hour prior. For more information on funeral arrangements contact Tate Mortuary, 435-882-0676 or www.tatemortuary.com.
Adrian Morris Hawkins “Hawk”
1935 – 2016 – Adrian passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016. He was born to Cecil and Cefronia Kays Hawkins on March 25, 1935 in Richland, Mo. He married Barbara Christine Smith on February 15, 1957. He is survived by his children Marvin (Martee), Scotty (Cindi), Richard (Tracy), Tina (Blane) Privett, and Tamara (Paul) Evans; his grandchildren Melissa (Nate), Matt (Stephanie), Adam (Patty), Renee, Tyler (Lyndsay), Tiffany, Callie (Kyle), Abby, Bailee, and Charlie; his great-grandchildren Emma, Chloe, Marley, Ben, Makayla, Brianna, Naythan, Lexi, and LJ. Proceeded in death by parents and wife. Adrian served in the US Army Active Duty 1957 – 1959, reserve until 1963; retired for the final time in 1998 after nearly 39 years of service to Dugway Proving Ground. He was a Master Locksmith, avid bowler, hunter, and fisherman; serving in the Boys Scouts for many years. Adrian will be loved and missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 21, 2016 2:00pm, at Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park Chapel, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, UT 84065; followed by gravesite interment at 3:00pm. Although Dad loved flowers, especially those cultivated by mom, the family requests donations to National MS Society Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter – 1440 S Foothill Dr, Ste 200. Salt Lake City, UT 84108, or the Central Utah Veterans Home – 1551 N Main St. Payson, UT 84651 in lieu of flowers.
James “Jimbo” Allan Hiett
James “Jimbo” Allan Hiett passed away peacefully in Manti, Utah, on Nov. 16, 2016, at the age of 65.
James is survived by his wife Vicki (King); his children Karey (Blake Wagner), Jason (Jamie Villa), Sarah (Bronson Hunter) and Jared (Destiny Manns) and his grandchildren Madeline, Jubal, Katherine, Taylaz’jon, Bryton, Oakley, Brooklyn, Mason, Ashlynn, Canyon, Skye, Diesel, Gaje, Seven and Jaryn. James was born in Nucla, Colorado, to Clifford and Madeline (Smith) Hiett. After graduating from Nucla High School in 1969, he worked at the uranium mills in Uravan, Colorado. He became a verified pipe fitter at the age of 20. James went on to marry the love of his life Vicki (King) on Feb. 2, 1980, and had three children. James overcame stage-4 throat cancer in 2001 and became an inspiration to all who knew him. James instilled a work ethic that carried onto his two sons, who followed in his footsteps as pipe fitters. James was known for his contagious laugh and his passion for the outdoors. He was the definition of a simple man, yet had such a profound impact on everyone who knew him. A funeral will be held in his honor Nov. 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah, with a reception to follow. Father Ken will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jimbo’s life.
Nicholas Tyler Wishart
Nicholas Tyler Wishart died Nov. 16, 2016. He was born on July 24, 1989, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City to Catherine Ellen Wishart. His mother passed away when he was 11 years old. At the time of her death, Nicholas came to live with his grandparents, Jim and Ellen Wishart. He also became a good friend to his uncle Brent Wishart, who is now deceased. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Nikki Weber Wishart; his sister, Alexandria Breinholt; his beloved twin boys, Aiden and Emery Wishart; his grandparents, Jim and Ellen Wishart and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Nicholas will be missed by his family, we all love him and his kind, good nature and his happy smile. His funeral services will be under the direction of Tate Mortuary, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. There will be a viewing at 11 a.m. The funeral services will be at noon. The location of the services will be at the Tooele Fourth Ward, 192 W. 200 South, Tooele, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Delia “Ann” Allen
Ann moved peacefully into the vast universe Nov. 17, 2016.
The cause was the very rare HLH. She was born July 2, 1956, in Tooele, Utah to Max T. Fordham and Florence Regina Fordham. She married Ronald C. Allen in Ansbach, Germany on Nov. 15, 1974. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary two days before her death. Everyone Ann met loved her. Her career at Intermountain Healthcare spanned almost 39 years and included nursing and later cardiovascular research at LDS Hospital. Ann then moved to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray where she managed emergency planning and preparedness for the Urban Central Region. Ann completed her LPN at Salt Lake Community College in 1976, a BS in health education in 1989 from the University of Utah, and a masters in emergency planning in 2006 from APU. Ann was a true Utah fan and proud that her husband and children all graduated from the “U.” In the mid-1980s, Ann’s fellow firefighters/EMTs appointed her as Stansbury Station Chief and she excelled in instituting higher levels of training for the volunteers. Ann served on boards and committees in Stansbury Park and Tooele County. During her career, Ann was a notable member of research teams that were published in national journals, and she received numerous awards. Ann was incredibly humble, and when she received a new award or completed a new certification she would ask Ron not to tell anyone. After her last promotion at Intermountain Healthcare, she was so embarrassed at all of the degrees and certifications listed behind her name on her new business cards that she threw them in her desk drawer and often told people she was out of cards if asked. Ann left us some final comments as follows:
“What a wonderful life — it’s now time to see another part of the universe. My parents taught me to give 110 percent, to make people laugh and to analyze my life for improvements. Growing up, my parents gave me daily hugs, kisses and were amazing examples. I was lucky to marry well and have 42 very happy years with Ron. We have six amazing children (three biological and their spouses). My granddaughters and grandson could make me laugh so hard tears would stream down my face. I often felt I had won the lottery of life! I experienced no greater joy than to hang with my family and friends. I loved working for Intermountain Healthcare for almost 39 years before HLH changed my path and I retired. As I campaigned door-to-door during my husband’s elections, I could tell the health of a community by the laughter of children. I believe that if we do everything we can to nurture our children more troubles in the world could be resolved. I have requested that my body be donated to the U of U Body Donor Program. Maybe someday the mysteries of HLH will be unleashed by science and others will avoid the pain of this rare disease. I am survived by my husband Ron, the man I loved with all of my heart; children Lisa (Ric) Miller, Cindy (Monk) Banks and Jeffrey (Lori) Allen; granddaughters Jane, Tess and grandson Leif; fur grandbabies, siblings, nephews, nieces, great friends and neighbors. Thank you all for being my family and friends, I love you forever and always! Thanks to the many doctors, nurses and specialists at Intermountain Healthcare, Utah Cancer Center and Community Nursing Services who gave me almost three years of extra time. After my diagnosis we all knew that every day was a gift.”
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to Utah MDA or your favorite other charity.
Bonny Lea Fields “Gramsey” Robinson
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and cheerleader, Bonny Lea Fields “Gramsey” Robinson, age 77, passed away peacefully Nov. 15, 2016, surrounded by her family. She endured so many years of pain and suffering without complaining. The last few months she has fought so valiantly to stay with us, but God needed her sweet presence with him. She was born April 4, 1939, in Ophir, Utah, to James Arthur and Martha Edith Bryan Fields. Bonny was born the fifth of six children, arriving seven minutes faster than her twin sister Betty Lou. They had been racing each other since. On June 24, 1960, she married Ronald Robinson (Popsey), whom she adored, in the Salt Lake Temple. They settled in Hunter, Utah, moving to Erda, Utah, in 1966, never leaving. Together they raised four intelligent, classy, mild-mannered boys, who she taught daily as a stay-at-home mom. In 1987, when her boys were raised, she took a job at Tooele Army Depot until it closed. She was hired on at EG&G where she worked and fed her co-workers, eventually retiring in 2013. She was a loyal, dependable and hard-working employee. As a mother and grandmother, she made sure she attended as many activities as possible, becoming the greatest fan not only of her children and grandchildren, but their teammates as well. She infused her positive attitude often with a simple, heartfelt, “You can do it! Come on, Honey!” or “Run, run, run!” Her thoughtfulness was evident in the outpouring of cards, gifts, shopping sprees and cash. You never left her house hungry or empty-handed, and if you did, “It’s your own fault!” Her greatest accomplishment was her family, which stemmed from her vibrant testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faithfully serving in many callings throughout her life including scouts, primary, relief society and perhaps her most famous calling, “Sister Friendly.” Her family included many who were not “blood.” She fed, clothed, and encouraged all who crossed her path. She was generous and full of service for others. Her faithful devotion, example, and generosity will be missed by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ron; sons Paul Robinson, Lex (Jeanne) Robinson, Clint Robinson and Clel (Amy) Robinson; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters Carol Jeanne (Bob) Harding and Betty Lou (Bob) Cox and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Darlene Shields and husband Theron; Shirley Orr, husband Berkley and nephew Robert Kent; brother J Clair Fields, his wife Ev, and grandson Brandon Copeland. Funeral services will be held at the Erda Chapel, 323 E Erda Way, Erda, Utah, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. There will be a viewing Monday, Nov. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery.
Lori Ann Warren
After a two-year-long battle with lung cancer, on Nov. 18, 2016, Lori Ann Warren’s many angels came to guide her home. She was surrounded by her beloved son Jeramy, grandson Jaxson, her love Jim, her mother Millie, siblings Mike, Jody and Keith, and her dearest life-long friends Kori and Tracy. Before she left this world, she lived and live she did, ferociously. She often tackled her cancer with laughter. Even on her darkest days, the cancer never touched her quick wit and infectious humor. When she could not speak words, her eyes and gestures spoke volumes. A middle finger may have flown on occasion. In the midst of her chemotherapy treatments, even when she the lost her hair, she remained hardheaded and steadfast. She insisted on a final trip to her cherished childhood home of Hawthorne, Nevada. Her guiding light to Nevada was her sheer will and determination to get there. Lori was stubborn and independent from the day she was born. She knew how she wanted things and had no trouble making sure her opinion was heard. She would laugh hysterically if you slipped on ice but she would be the first hand to pick you up and dust you off. Lori was always truthful, honest and kind. From the day Jeramy was born, her life and purpose was her son; when her grandson was born, the commitment and love was no different. Lori worked for the U.S. government for 31 years. She was a driven employee who found success because of her hard-charging work ethic and no-nonsense approach and she thought everyone else should be the same. She remained dedicated to her work despite some hiccups and continued to provide value to her projects a day or two a week until she could no longer work. Lori is survived by her two most precious gifts, her son Jeramy (Jami) and grandson Jaxson; her parents, George and Millie Warren; her sister Susan (Larry); brother Michael (Patricia); sister Jody (Bobby); brother Keith (Candi) and countless family members and friends whom she loved and who loved her. She was greeted in heaven by her grandmother Ruth; Nana Maurine; Papa Bill; Papa and Granny Warren and her cousins Bubba and Shane Jensen. Her dogs, Luther and Bronson, are now by her side. Lori did not want a funeral. Please join us in a celebration of her life at the Elks Lodge at 61 N. Main Street in Tooele, Utah, on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, beginning at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Utah Cancer Specialists in her name.
Esther Morgan
Esther Morgan was born April 13, 1923, in Hodgson, Manitoba, Canada. She died Nov. 21, 2016. She served in the Canadian army during World War II. At that time, she met and married the love of her life, Wayne D. Morgan from Tooele, Utah. Wayne and Esther lived in Tooele for most of their lives raising two daughters. Esther loved gardening. Roses, petunias and bleeding hearts were her favorite. Esther loved doing hair. She graduated from beauty school and worked at a salon across the street from the old bowling alley. Esther leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Ken and Valerie Webb of Erda, Utah; a daughter and granddaughter, Denise and Morgan Walton of Arvada, Colorado; a granddaughter, Carrie Breinholt of San Francisco; a sister, Julie Androwski of British Columbia, Canada; and many nieces and nephews throughout the U.S. and Canada. We would like to thank the many caregivers who helped Esther throughout her journey. It’s with gratitude and appreciation that we thank the many friends at Sunrise At Holladay. The staff is amazing. Ken and I will never be able to thank you enough. We think of you as extended family, and want you to know that we will be forever grateful.
Death Notice: Richard Moser
Richard Moser passed away Nov. 29, 2016. His services are pending. A full obituary will be posted at TateMortuary.com in the coming days.
Death Notice: Albert Ogden
Albert Ogden passed away Nov. 27, 2016. His services are pending. A full obituary will be posted at TateMortuary.com and in a later edition of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin.