Cody Murphy, born Nov. 1, 1979, in Tooele, Utah, passed away March 29, 2017, in Grantsville, Utah. Cody had a love for the outdoors, camping and watching football. He also liked to go to different areas and metal detect for treasures. He is survived by his son Devin Murphy; mother Jennifer (Randall) Cole; grandmother Katherine Murphy; uncle Ivan Murphy; brothers Dustin (Kirsten) Murphy and Taylor Cole; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandpa Winn Murphy and aunt Rita Maestas. Services and lunch will be April 3, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the Skull Valley Community Building, followed by a burial at 1 p.m. at the Skull Valley Goshute Indian Reservation Cemetery. “Gone but never forgotten.” Condolences and memories may be left online at www.daltonhoopes.com.

Sandy Mae White Fenn, age 75, of Stansbury Park, formerly of Roosevelt, passed away peacefully, March 27, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

She was born Dec. 19, 1941, in Salt Lake City to Darrell Jay and Sylvia Arvenda Wilkerson White. She attended Granger High School, graduating in 1960.

She married Richard Funk and together they had a daughter. They later divorced. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Aldon Fenn, on April 2, 1981, and gained two daughters and two sons. He died Jan. 3, 2008.

Sandy had many talents. There was nothing she couldn’t do. She worked as a police dispatcher, worked for the Pennzoil Refinery, and later as the Book Mobile driver. She had a love for horses, especially her Arabian, “Splash”. She also bred and raised champion Pomeranians.

She is survived by her children, Laurie (Kyle) Steadman, Salt Lake City; Kenneth (Shelley) Fenn, Roosevelt; Brent R. (Diane) Fenn, Roosevelt; Michele Calhoun, Grantsville; Paula (Joe) Attebury, Green River, Wyoming; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; her best friend and ‘sister’ Cheryl Johnson; and other dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell and Sylvia; and her best friend and husband, Lloyd.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing at the mortuary on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m.

Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.

David Spencer Johnson, 26, of Tooele, Tooele County, Utah, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep March 27, 2017. He was born on April 17, 1990, in Spokane, Washington, and moved to Tooele County in 1992. He was the son of Cherl McMahon and Steven D. Johnson.

David was a friend to many and loved by all. There were never any ill words spoken of him as he did not criticize anyone. He did not try to change anyone but accepted them as they were. He had a special spirit about him which enabled him to understand and help people with his kind words, his modest humor and his comforting presence. Almost everyone he befriended over the years considered him to be family to them and called him as such. Wherever David went, his two closest friends Joey and Devin were not far behind. In addition to David’s love for his friends he had an even greater, not-unspoken love for his son and legacy, Elysia. David’s son gave him purpose and an even greater reason to live and to love.

David is survived by his father Steven D. Johnson of Grantsville; his mother Cherl McMahon of Tooele; his son Elysia; his three half-brothers Bradley of Tooele, Nathan of Virginia and Thomas McMahon of Tooele; his paternal grandparents Stanley and Kathryn Jonson of Grantsville and maternal grandmother Dorothy Cantrel of Boise, Idaho, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather John Cantrel of Boise, Idaho.

Services will be held on April 1 at 2 p.m. at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, with a visitation an hour prior. The funeral home is handling arrangements.

On March 28, 2017, in the solitude of her favorite place, Talyn Marie Giersdorf left this world holding the hearts and love of family and friends.

Talyn was born on June 5, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to parents Daniel Giersdorf and Dana Likens.

She developed a love for books, story writing, and a special love of nature that allowed her to see a beautiful world from a unique view.

She is survived by her stepparents Desirae Giersdorf and her favorite leading man Michael Clemmer. She is also survived by her countless cousins, aunts, uncles, Grandpa Ben, and her sweet puppy Kuna; along with sisters Brianna, Breanna, Kayla, Aryanne and Frankie and brothers Kalif and Valkin.

Her friends will always remember her as a one-of-a-kind, spunky haired, sarcastic wit, NO FEAR, don’t-mess-with-me, buried-in-a-book kind of chick.

To remember and celebrate a true gift to all those she met her visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, followed by services at noon. Services will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah. For questions call 435-882-0676. Come share your memories and stories with family and friends the way Talyn Marie would have written it.

Steven Don Hamilton passed away Saturday, March 25, at 6:15 p.m. surrounded by friends and family. He was born Nov. 16, 1961, to Glen ‘Bones’ and Donna Hamilton and attended Tooele High School, where he played varsity football. He graduated in 1980 and was voted Most Handsome in his graduating class. (Brent David says the mantle now passes to him.)

Steve married Holly K. Curry on July 19, 1986, and they had four beautiful children: Stephanie (Birdie) now married to David Harris; Brent David (Big), Raechal (Yay-yay) and Sara (Beanpole). He has four grandchildren: Dalton, Lawson, Davin and Kason, and he often remarked that becoming a father and a grandfather was his greatest accomplishment. He spent the last four years with his beloved fiancé, Bobbie Jo Peterson, and is survived by two brothers, David (Kellie) and John (Lori); and two sisters, Diane (Michael) and Sheila. He also had 20 nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

He modeled for Calvin Klein in NYC in 1983, but abandoned that career to work alongside his dad, and eventually took over Western Excavating in 2000. Steve served 14 years in the Utah Army National Guard, where he flew AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, and was awarded Top Gun honors three times.

Steve was a big personality with a great wit and a sharp tongue. He could make anyone laugh, often against their will. He loved music, the outdoors, and was a skilled and avid hunter. He rode dirt bikes and motorcycles throughout his life. But above all, Steve loved to make us all laugh.

He is preceded in death by his father. “Look out, Bones, here he comes!”

Friday 4 p.m., military honors and firefighter last call, Station No. 2, 150 N. 7th Street. Friday 5-7 p.m., visitation Tate Mortuary. Friday 7 p.m., celebration of life at the Elks Lodge.

Curtis Dennis Cessna passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, after a long and brave battle with COPD. Susan, his loving wife of 26 years, was by his side. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, trademark stubbornness and his big heart. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Curt was born in Lubbock, Texas, to William and Mary June Cessna on Jan. 20, 1944. He joined the USAF at the age of 17, and proudly served alongside the 101st “Screaming Eagles” in 1968 as a weather tech during the Vietnam War. He retired after 23 years of service, ending his military career as an award-winning station chief. After moving to Tooele, he met the love of his life, Susan, and they were married on Sept. 21, 1990.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Cessna; four children, Sherri Buchanan, Diana (Benjamin) Ussery, Jesse Cessna and Taylor (John) Jacobson; two step-sons, Steven (Angela) VanVleet and Russell (Kim) VanVleet; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, William and Louise Hales and his son-in-law, Brian Buchanan. His family would like to thank Dennis, Leslie and Robyn with lntermountain Health and Hospice for all of their care and support. At his request, there will not be a funeral service. ln lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Lung Association.

Dorothy Caldwell Thompson, our sister, aunt and friend, went home to her Heavenly Father on March 30, 2017. She was born on Feb. 5, 1927 in St. John, Utah, to John and Mary Laura Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved daughter Valerie and her brothers and sisters Reid and Peter Caldwell and Lapreal Nelson and Jenny Levitt.

She is survived by her brother Sharion (Beverly) Caldwell and many nephews and nieces who love her dearly.

Dorothy is a member of the LDS Church and held many callings in the church, including genealogy specialist and temple worker. She so enjoyed providing the dinners for the funerals in her ward throughout the years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and enjoyed spending time at the museum. She was an amazing cook and so many enjoyed her pickled beets. She adored her nephews and nieces.

Her family would like to give a special thanks to Dev and Holly Gibson for all the help they provided.

She will be missed by all.

Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery. A Viewing for Dorothy will be held the same day, an hour prior to the graveside (10 a.m.) at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street.

Willie Johnson resided at Twin Lakes, New Mexico. Funeral services will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gallup Stake Center at 601 Susan. Viewing will be at 9 a.m. and services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Gallup Stake Center. Branch President Wilson Laughter will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot at Twin Lakes, New Mexico. Johnson died March 31, 2017, in Gallup, New Mexico. He was born May 14, 1925, in Red Rock, New Mexico.

He went to Tooele County adult education. He was self-employed, making horse tack and leather and jewelry work. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad, then he started a career with Tooele Army Depot. He was a member of the LDS Church. After retirement, he returned to the Navajo reservation, his homeland.

Survivors: Thelma S. Brower, Kennard Johnson, Wilbur Johnson and of Twin Lakes, New Mexico; Rueben Johnson of Tooele, Utah. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine M. Johnson; son, Marvin Johnson and brothers Jimmie Johnson Sr. and Billie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be John M. Dick, Kennard Johnson, Wilbur Johnson, Rueben Johnson, Charles B. Lee, Jimmie Johnson Jr., Johnny Kercheva, Eddie Rodriguez, Eddie P. Miller, David Miller, Manuel Miller, Richard Rydalch, Gil Damon and Charles Miller. Pallbearers: L.J. Watchman, B. StarBuck Brower, Shadow Johnson, Darik Kalleco, Jonathan Johnson and Donaldvan Bitah.

Michael George Osborne died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 5 in Tooele, Utah, at the age of 66.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Yolanda Osborne; his son JoJo Osborne (Ann Stephenson); his daughter Jennifer Osborne-Downard; grandkids Alix Osborne (Russ Bolton), Jaydon and Merissa Downard, and Samuel, Maxwell, Savannah and Cole Stephenson; his sister Ruth Hatch (Roy Hatch); and his brothers, John Osborne, Steven Osborne, Doug Osborne (Kailynne Osborne) and Allen and Vaugh Olsen.

He is preceded in death by his mother Elaine Forakis-Chapoose (Max Chapoose), his father Elden Osborne and stepbrother Carey Olsen.

Michael was born Sept. 26, 1950, in Riverton, Utah, to Elaine Forakis and Elden Osborne. He joined the Navy after high school and married the love of his life, Yolanda Osborne, in 1974. After moving to Roosevelt, Utah, the couple welcomed two children, Jojo and Jennifer. The couple soon relocated to Tooele, where he retired from the Tooele Army Depot.

Michael was passionate about his wife and their family and had a love for fishing.

The family would like to thank the nurses and aids that have helped care for MIchael, with a special thank you to Trinity Wiley.

A vigil is scheduled on Friday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah.

A funeral is scheduled on Saturday, April 8 at noon at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah; reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the ALS foundation.

(Written by Reeda)

Reeda passed away on April 3, 2017.

I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Aug. 17, 1944, to Barbara Winton. I was adopted by my parents, Reed and Aurelia Richards. I was the second of their seven adopted children. I was preceded in death by my mother, parents, sister, two brothers and a son.

I married Robert W. Whitehouse May 29, 1986, in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple for time and all eternity. Our family consists of yours, mine and ours: nine children, 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. I love my huge family, going to the temple, genealogy, missionary work and horses!!

I graduated in nursing from BYU (GO COUGS!) — I bleed blue. I love all of these things, but mostly my Savior, Redeemer, Ransomer and my best friend, Jesus Christ.

A viewing will be held Thursday, April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary. The funeral will take place at the Tooele North Stake Center at 751 N. 200 East, Friday morning at 11 with a viewing one hour prior.

Orlando Gallegos passed away on April 10, 2017. A full obituary will appear in the Tooele Transcript Bulletin on Thursday. For more information contact Tate Mortuary 435-882-0676.

Elsie LaVelle James Eastman died on April 7, 2017, of causes incident to age. She was born in Tooele, Utah, on Aug. 1, 1925, to Gilroy James and Elsie Ordina Mortensen. Growing up in that small town was enlivened by her neighbors, who were ‘double cousins,’ daughters of her father’s sister and her mother’s brother. Her other boon companion was Coalie, the family dog, who would meet LaVelle at school and walk her home every day.

She met Dan Moroni Eastman when she sold him a movie ticket at the Ritz Theater on Main Street in Tooele, and married him when he came home from service as a bomber pilot in World War II. They lived in San Francisco, then Elko and Ely (Nevada), while Dan was studying mortuary science, and settling in Salt Lake City, where she has lived ever since. LaVelle and Dan were divorced in 1975.

LaVelle is known for her artistry as a seamstress: her family has a notebook with pictures of the more than 100 wedding dresses she made over the years. She continued to sew until well into her 80s. She also has left a large amount of beautifully painted china and porcelain, as well as a number of finely executed watercolors.

Though she herself never drank, LaVelle got to know most of the bartenders in town when she was organizing the Ugly Bartender Contest for the Utah Multiple Sclerosis Society, where she worked for many years. She was also instrumental in putting together the MS Society’s annual “Utah’s Best Dam Bike Tour” event several times. LaVelle finished her working career as a secretary at the University of Utah’s Division of Continuing Education.

LaVelle is survived by four children: Alan (Vickie) of Salt Lake City, Julie Menzie (Mark) of Petaluma, California, Scott (Helen) of Bolivar, Missouri, and Kelly of San Francisco. She also leaves seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 14, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Fortuna Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4407 S. Fortuna Way. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Interment and a private family service will be in the Tooele City Cemetery following the funeral. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on April 7, 2017.

Shirlene was born April 12, 1939, to Marvin York and Rachel Jackson, in Santaquin, Utah. Her family moved to Magna, Utah, in 1948. She graduated from Cyprus High School in 1957. She attended Hollywood Beauty College and opened her own beauty shop (JanSheen) in Magna in the early ‘60s. She married Robert Colledge on Feb. 1, 1960, in Magna, Utah.

Throughout her career she worked for numerous companies, including the Tooele Phone Company, Baker’s Ice Cream, Tooele Chamber of Commerce, Hood’s Drug, Tooele Smelter and Century Finance, where she was the first female manager and earned several performance awards that resulted in several trips for her and her husband to Mexico.

She was President of the Tooele Ladies of Elks in 1978. She also belonged to the Tooele Diamond Lil’s Red Hatters. She was a 16-year breast cancer survivor, and she lived by her motto “BTLB” every day.

She loved spending time with her family; camping; watching sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings and the Utah Jazz; and taking trips to Wendover and Idaho for lottery tickets. She enjoyed bowling in the Tooele Women’s League and held one of the highest averages.

She was preceded in death by her parents and oldest brother, Roy.

She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Robert; her daughters Janice (Ron) Wegner and Monica (Eric) Spangle; grandchildren Derek (Annie) Hansen, Hillaree (Mike) Harrison, Chazz Gustin and Jon (Cindy) Wegner; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings Naoma, Jack, VeNeta, Bonnie and MarRae.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 14, 2017, at noon at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street in Tooele, where viewings will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m.-noon. Online condolences welcomed at www.tatemortuary.com.

Robert Charles Shipman was reunited with his sweetheart on April 7, 2017. Bob was born June 20, 1949, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Charles and Marjorie Shipman. He was raised by Gertrude Lewis. He served an LDS mission to Los Angeles, California. Bob married his sweetheart, Kathy, on June 19, 1972. They were later eternally sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on Jan. 15, 1974. They had four sons: Michael-James (Stephanie), Jason Robert (Linda), and twin boys Kelly David and Shawn Patrick (Rachel). Bob was grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Gregory-Robert (Hannah), Kristy Lynn (David) Bullock, Emmalee, Lucas, Sterling, Alyxandra, Jonah, Shawn, Abby and Kayla. He was a great-grandpa to Brandon James Bullock. His grandchildren were the light of his life and he loved spending time with his great-grandson.

Bob worked for Salt Lake County for over 20 years. He was a coach to many sports teams for the county over the years and we could not go anywhere without Bob knowing someone he coached or knew from his work. Bob was a hard-working man who taught his sons the meaning of a good day’s work. He was an active member of the LDS Church for as long as his earthly body would allow him to be. He was a best friend and companion to all who approached him. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him. He is returning to his sweetheart, Kathy, who passed away in 2014. Bob was reunited with many waiting family members beyond the veil. The family is grateful to the hospice team and his doctors over the last couple years who gave Bob comfort. They allowed him to pass comfortably and at peace in his home. Mike and Stephanie also want to thank the Houghton and Farnworth families for adopting Bob as one of their own in his last remaining years. They want the families to know how much Bob truly enjoyed his time spent amongst them.

Funeral services will be held at LDS Chapel located at 752 N. 520 East on Friday, April 14, 2017. Viewing will be held from 9-11 a.m. with services following.

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017.

Orlando was born Oct. 1, 1943, to Jose Gallegos and Frances Romo Gallegos in Talpa, New Mexico, where he was raised and went to school until the eighth grade, when he went to work with his dad in the mountains logging. It was in Talpa that he met his loving wife, Josie. Together, they raised their three sons, Michael, Raymond and David, and then later in life, they raised four grandchildren (Angela, Michael Jr., James and Isaac) as their own.

Orlando and Josie lived in Talpa until 1963 when they moved to Utah so Orlando could come work with his dad at the Anaconda Smelter. He worked there for 10 years until it closed. He then went to work at Mag Corp in the foundry and utilities departments for 38 years where he was known as No. 1.

Orlando was known for being a kind, caring man, an extremely hard worker and the life of any party. He was an amazing dad and grandpa and loved spending time with his family. He was a very talented man. He built motorcycles which he won many trophies for. He was a very skilled carpenter and woodworker who was known for the beautiful clocks he made. Orlando loved camping and four-wheeling with his family, trips to Wendover and the great vacations he went on with the Senior Circle.

Orlando is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Josie; his sons Michael (Nessa), Raymond (Donna) and David (Jackie); his brothers Johnny (Eileen), Ruben (Joan) and Danny Gallegos; his 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Roy.

We would like to thank the Senior Circle family, Dr. Schultz, the Marian Center and the Lodge at Valeo for all the great care they gave Orlando.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th Street, Tooele, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral mass from 10-11 a.m. A luncheon will be served.

Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery immediately following the service.

“You will live forever in our memories and hearts! We love you!”

June Erickson, 92, died April 17, 2017, of natural causes. She was born June 15, 1924, to Joseph David Horrocks and Berzilla King Horrocks. She married Gordon M. Erickson and the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She’s survived by a brother, Faye Horrocks; three children: Gordon David Erickson, Launa J. Mullen and Floyd D. (Becky) Erickson; seven grandchildren: Mathew (Kelly) Royal, John Royal, Michael Royal (deceased), Jennifer Erickson, Joshua (Crystal) Erickson, Chad Erickson and Jessica Erickson; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, mom and dad, four brothers, and one grandchild. The family would like to give special thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice for the countless hours they spent in helping us care for our mother. Graveside services will be held Friday April 21, 2017, 11 a.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery.

Julie Campbell Olsen passed away April 12, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Julie was born in Tooele, Utah on May 1, 1962, to Joseph and Verna Campbell.

She was preceded in death by her father Joseph “Bud” Campbell and sister  Paula Rueil. Julie is survived by husband Kevon Olsen; daughter Kassi Olsen (James); sons Kody and Kenny Olsen; mother Verna Campbell; sisters Jo Lynn Campbell (Nando), Penny Campbell and Valerie Shinzo (Paul); brother Joseph Campbell; sister-in-law Tami Behunin (Don); granddaughter Kyley Larson-Olsen and grandson Aayden Olsen, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Her loss will be deeply felt by her family, friends, and so many of the lives Julie touched.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at The Woods on 9th, located at 6775 S. 900 East, Midvale, Utah. Online condolences at www.premierfuneral.com.

Anthony John Witkowski died peacefully on April 12, 2017. Tony was born on July 17, 1927, in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of the seven children born to Lucian and Wladyswawa “Lottie” Witkowski. His parents immigrated to America from Poland in the early 1900s. Tony was proud of his Polish heritage and to be from Braddock. He loved Pittsburgh and visited as often as he could.

He joined the Marines towards the end of World War II. He served honorably and was discharged in 1948. He graduated from the University of New Mexico where he also played football. His 1952 football team was inducted into the UNM Athletic Hall of Honor in 1993. He began his career as a teacher and later became a principal. He continued his own education, earning his master’s degree. He later worked for the Department of Defense in many different positions on many different military installations around the world. Tony retired in 1991 after serving as the civilian personnel officer at Dugway Proving Grounds.

While serving as principal at Lajes Field AFB in the Azores, he met the love of his life, Gail. Tony and Gail were married in three different ceremonies (’cause one wasn’t enough) on Feb. 6, 1962, Feb. 9, 1962, and March 3, 1962. They celebrated fifty years of marriage prior to Gail passing away in April 2012. They loved to travel together and attend the symphony, opera and theater.

Tony spent many hours coaching and supporting his children in all of their academic and extracurricular activities. He was a proud booster of Heidelberg High School and Dugway High School. He coached hundreds of kids in football, basketball, softball and baseball. He loved Westerns, trap and skeet shooting and was actively involved with Toastmasters.

Tony was a devout Catholic. He served in many capacities in the Knights of Columbus, where he was a fourth-degree member.

Tony is survived by his five children: G. Kathleen Inlow (Matthew), A. John Witkowski (Lorri), Elizabeth A. Lindsley (James), Rebecca S. Witkowski and Alexander H. Witkowski (Pam); his 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, Tooele, Utah. A vigil service and rosary will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at St. Marguerite from 6-8 p.m. He will be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newton, Kansas, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Marguerite Knights of Columbus Council or the St. Marguerite Catholic School.

Together again. Carolyn Powell Valdez passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at her home in Tooele, Utah. Carolyn was born Jan. 22, 1940, to William Lee and Rhoda Harriet Powell in Mount Emmons, Utah. She grew up in a loving home, the youngest of five daughters and a son. As a young girl, she lived with her parents on the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette, New York, attending grade school and junior high in Waterloo, New York. Carolyn graduated from Weber High School in Ogden, Utah. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, and then later, the Tooele Army Depot. On her 25th birthday, Carolyn married Ray Valdez. Together, they loved traveling, gardening, dancing, their dog Charlie, and cats Baby and Juicy. But most of all, they loved their family. Carolyn was a wonderful wife and mother. Over the years, Carolyn and Ray enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends. As their family grew, they especially loved spending time with their grandchildren. Carolyn was a sports fan and loved outdoor activities. She was a kind, patient and gentle lady. Carolyn was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed the care and company of the members of her ward. Carolyn is preceded in death by Ray, her husband of over 50 years; her parents; grandson Adam Valdez; sisters Phyllis Roundy, Bessie Lee Denosky, Aleen Deming Denosky and Janice Knutson; and brother William Kent Powell. Carolyn is survived by sons Kris (Lisa) Speth, Birdseye, Utah; Todd (Deanna) Valdez, Waterford, California; Richard (JoAnne) Valdez, Stansbury Park, Utah; Brent (Angela) Valdez, Tooele, Utah; Paul (Kim) Valdez, Berea, Kentucky; nieces and nephews, 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the LDS chapel located at 428 S. Hale Street, Grantsville, with a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Grantsville City Cemetery. The family would like to thank Carlos and Marta Garcia and Canyon Hospice for their kindness and care. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.

Owen Merrill Barrus passed away unexpectedly due to cardiac arrest on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Lehi, Utah. Owen is survived by his cherished wife, Sherry (Chickee Babe); his children Lisa (Jon Dionne of Gainesville, Virginia), Michelle (Glenn Tautkus of Spanish Fork, Utah) and Paul (Kristin Barrus of Lehi, Utah); his 12 grandchildren: Stephanie Young (Michael), Jessica Hayward (Matt), Renee, Nicole, and Michael Dionne; Tyler, Heather, Justin and Kimberly Tautkus; and Rory, Zoe and Marshall Barrus; three great-grandchildren: Carter, Kaylee and Ethan Young; his brother, Lowell (Monila) Barrus of Boulder Creek, California, and sister, Diane (Tony) Anderson of Grantsville, Utah.

Owen was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Lois Barrus of Grantsville, Utah; Harry and Vera Miner of Tooele, Utah, along with many other loved ones and friends whom he is now with in the Spirit World.

Owen was born on Aug. 27, 1941, in Grantsville, Utah to Heman Wesley Barrus and Lois Brim Anderson. After graduating from Grantsville High School in 1959, he enlisted in the United States Navy (1959-1962). Following his military service, Owen served in the LDS Central British Mission (1962-1964). Upon returning home, he met and married his sweetheart Sherry Miner in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 11, 1965.

Shortly after their wedding, he began working as a cameraman for KUTV Channel 2 and then at the Tooele Army Depot. His family moved to Loveland, Colorado, where he worked initially for DURA Business Machines and subsequently began his 35-year tenure at Hewlett-Packard in Fort Collins, Colorado, as well as in the Lake Stevens Division in Marysville, Washington, for a few years. He enjoyed cycling, appreciating wildlife and serving others in whatever capacity he was needed. He could fix anything and loved doing this for anyone at any time. He served three LDS missions with his beloved companion, Sherry, and died in the service of the Lord: CES mission at the St George Institute of Religion at Dixie State (2004-2005), Technology Specialist at BYU Hawaii (2005-2007), and Facilities Management Group in St. George, Utah (2014-present).

The viewing will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, April 24 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Sunset Stake Center, 82 N. Dixie Drive, St. George. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Monday. The burial service will take place at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah, for close friends and family members.

The family would like to thank Mountain Point Medical Center, the Lehi Fire and Police Department and Mike Powell for their love and compassion extended during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to LDS Perpetual Education or Temple Fund.

Please share memories and condolences at www.serenitystg.com.