On May 5, 2017, Larry quietly left his loved ones on earth for a joyous reunion with his parents and three sisters in heaven.

He was born in Grantsville on September 22, 1938 to Alice and McCoy Johnson. He was blessed to already have three sisters and a brother. He grew up working in his father’s small grocery store, hunting and exploring in the fields around Grantsville.

Larry’s family meant everything to him. He married the love of his life, Karen Christensen in the Salt Lake Temple on May 25, 1962. They were blessed with three children who were the joy of his life. His joy increased as twelve grandchildren joined the family. He was a devoted husband and father, and he always made time to spend with his children, grandchildren, and all of their friends who frequently stopped by.

Larry worked at the Tooele Army Depot and was an active member of his community, serving on the school board, as a little league coach, and cheering on the Grantsville Cowboys at their games.

He was a happy man who loved life and found joy serving his family and friends. He loved being outdoors, working in his garden, camping, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife Karen, his brother Charles (Sue) Johnson, his three children: Vikki (David) Webster, Deborah (Leigh) Johnson, and Christopher (Christine) Johnson, and twelve grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Bernadine Nelson, Lorraine Matthews, and Betty Williams. As the end drew near, he spoke of how he looked forward to seeing them again in heaven.

A funeral service was held in the Grantsville West Stake Center on Tuesday, May 9. It was Larry’s desire to support medical science and education. His final act of service was to donate his body to the University of Utah.

Percy John Smith, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at age 94 on May 2, 2017. He was born December 23, 1922 to James Herbert and Gertrude Robinson Smith in Cornish, Utah, who emigrated from England in 1914. He is the last of a great generation of the Smith family. He was the youngest of seven children, two of which were born in the US.

In his youth Smith lived in Ogden, Utah, graduating from Ogden High in 1940. He married Eloise McKay in the Salt Lake Temple February 1, 1946 and they raised their family in Huntsville, Utah. They had a wonderful garden and raised gladiolas that they shared liberally, including with President David O. and Sister Emma McKay. Eloise died of cancer after they moved to Tooele, Utah in 1975. Percy was an avid Boy Scout leader and received the Silver Beaver Award in 1974. He was employed by the Army as a comptroller for over 20 years.

He married Anne Walker Thomas Dec. 17, 1977 in the Provo Temple and they resided in the Orem and Provo area.

Percy had a wonderful sense of humor and was defined by his love of the gospel and his faithful obedience to his temple covenants. He served as a ward clerk for 20 years, served two full time missions with his companion Anne, and many other callings. Percy’s heart was in genealogy and furthering the work of his parents. Many people recieved the Smith family pedigree charts. He served in WWII in the Army Air Corps and later obtained his pilot’s license, which he used to visit many of his family and friends.

From his marriage to Eloise McKay there are 6 children: Kathryn (Downey), Phillip, Diane (Reider), Michael, David and PJ. They have 33 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Anne and her 4 children: Sterling, Teresa (Jacobs), Suzanne (McDougal), and Carolyn (Jensen), 20 grand-children and 44 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Monday, May 8, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Orem Sunset Heights 2nd Ward, 400 West 1260 South, Orem. Friends and family may visit Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, or Monday morning at the church from 9-9:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Huntsville, Utah Cemetery. Condolences may be shared online at www.walkersanderson.com.

1947-2017

Mary Calleen Ballard Peshell, passed away on May 4, 2017 at the age of 69. After a long, hard fought battle she returned home to her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family.

Calleen was born in Hurricane, Utah on May 11, 1947 to Jennie Hirschi and DeNor Ballard. She grew up in Hurricane and graduated from Hurricane High School in 1965. She loved her hometown and instilled that love into her children.  She married Anthony Pratt Peshell in 1966. They settled in Tooele, Utah and raised their six daughters there.

Calleen was an active member in the community and worked in the Tooele County Recorder’s office for 29 years. She was elected as Tooele County Recorder in 2002 and served in that capacity for eight years. Her career was a joy. She knew the county like the back of her hand and considered her associates as some of her greatest friends.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities, some of which were Primary President, Chorister, Organist and Cub Scout Leader. The Tooele 7th Ward was her extended family for 49 years and she dearly loved serving her Savior with her lifelong friends.

Her family was her heart. Everything she did, she did for them. Calleen was a tireless example of unconditional love, patience, and enduring to the end. She always felt like home. She taught her daughters to be stubborn, to work hard, to pack a snack wherever they went, to wash and reuse tinfoil and cool whip containers, and save the twisty ties from bread bags.

In 2014, she was diagnosed with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), an uncommon brain disorder for which there is no treatment. Her disease slowly took her mobility and ability to speak. Through it all, her spirit continued to shine as did her infectious smile and the laughter behind her bright blue eyes.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, two sisters, Jeanine Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Ballard and brother, Hirschi Ballard.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Peshell; six daughters, Jenni (Mark) Hitesman, Lisa Peshell, Trish (Scott) New, Emily (Scott) Gowans, Natalie (Daniel) Davies, DeeAnna (James) Phelps; eleven wonderful grandchildren and one sweet great granddaughter; brother, Delworth (Linda) Ballard.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m.  An additional viewing is Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Tooele 7th Ward, located at 1010 W. Utah Avenue in Tooele, Utah. Interment is at Tooele City Cemetery. For condolences, please go to www.goffmortuary.com.

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Diane Perry Gordon returned to live with her Heavenly Father on May 12, 2017.

Diane loved her family and helping with her grandchildren. She enjoyed quilting and scrapbooking with her Stockton friends. Her sweet spirit will be missed by everyone that got the chance to know her.

She is survived by her children Nathan (Sara) Gordon, Jennifer (Dan) Sillars, Eric (Jennifer) Gordon and Bryan Gordon; her grandchildren Robert, Megan, David, Katelyn, Rachel and Ian Gordon, Dmitriy and Anna Suvorov and Alexis Bender; and her sisters Glenda (Robert) Bender and Cheryl Henwood.

She is preceded in death by her husband Karl Gordon and parents Betty and Jule Perry.

Funeral services will be held at the Stockton Ward on Thursday, May 18 at 11 a.m., with a viewing open to everyone at 10 a.m. Diane will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Tooele City Cemetery following the services.

Maria Rosario Aviles was born June 29, 1925. She was born in Manati, Puerto Rico. She married Enrique Valle Aviles. She later moved to Tooele, Utah.

They were married for 45 years and had 13 children, losing three—so all together they had 16 children.

She is survived by children Carmen Trujillo, Pete Aviles, Inez Hequet, Gladys Medina, Louie Aviles, Bruine Arellano, Robert Aviles, Irma Aviles, Ismael Aviles, George Aviles and Luz Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Valle Aviles; her mother and father; sons Herman Aviles and William Aviles; brother Luis Juan Rosario and sister Delia Rosario.

She had 49 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was a mother who loved unconditionally.

A viewing will be held Friday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at St Marguerite’s Church. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior, at St Marguerite’s Church. Burial will be in the Tooele City Cemetery with a reception following the services.

1960-2016

James Darrell Buzzell was only 56 years old when he passed away in Eufaula, Oklahoma, where he lived.

Darrell now joins his loving wife Charlene in Heaven. Charlene passed away in October 2012. They are now joined for all of eternity, God rest their souls.

To his mother, father, stepmother and brother he was always known as “Darrell.” To others, he was known as James, Jim or Buzz.

Darrell was born in San Diego, California, on Sept. 24, 1960, to James H. Buzzell and Florence E. (Leenknecht) Buzzell.

He grew up in San Diego and was educated in San Diego Catholic and public schools.

He also lived briefly with his paternal grandparents Lewis and Emma Buzzell in Minot, North Dakota.

Darrell lived for a year at the Home on Range for Boys in Medora, North Dakota, and went to school. He always remembered his time at the ranch and always had positive things to say about that experience and the Catholic priests and lay people who operated the ranch. As he often put it, it is where I learned the value of work and sharing as a young boy.

Darrell was also a proud United States Marine and tank driver. After his military service he became a long-haul trucker, driving for several long-haul trucking companies as both a private operator and company driver. He was also an over-the-road instructor for England Trucking for a period of time, teaching road warriors their technique to become long-haul truckers.

Darrell was a long-haul trucker for 26 years until his health would no longer allow him to drive.

Despite his health issues, he never gave up, always had a positive attitude and was outgoing and friendly to all. He is sorely missed by all who knew him.

Darrell was a caregiver for his wife Charlene when she fell ill with cancer, and continued to provide her aid and comfort in their home until she passed away. He was always a loving, devoted husband and soulmate to Charlene.

Darrell was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother, father, stepmother and brother, Jon. He is also survived by his stepchildren Shannon (Cliff) Masset-Adcock, Robert Masset and Michael (Kristi) Masset, along with his step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial and interment are to be held in a private family service at the Shields family plot in Tooele, Utah on June 9, 2017, at 11 a.m.

Thelma Marjean Peck Stansfield, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully and returned to her Heavenly Father on May 11, 2017, in Aurora, Colorado.

She was born in Salt Lake City on Nov. 26, 1934, to Rodney S. Peck and Thelma Lucile Davis. She married Ned Douglas Stansfield on May 12, 1956. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity.

They are the parents of three children: Nate D. Stansfield, (Cami), Brian Dale Stansfield (Heather) and Ronda Wheeler (Richard).

Thelma  loved her family and did all she could for them, despite her handicap from a car accident that left her partially crippled. She loved to crochet, read and sew in her earlier years. Later on, coloring and doing word searches became her her favorite hobby.

She worked as a crossing guard at East Elementary for 22 years and then retired and moved to Colorado to live with her son, Brian, and his wife. She was loved by all who knew her and touched many lives with her kindness and generosity.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned; a granddaughter, Christine Stansfield Umana; grandson Michael Wheeler; great-granddaughter Celeste Hope Wheeler; her twin sister, Nadine Ruekert; a niece, Linda Lucetti; and three brothers, Tom, Steve and Lamar Peck.

She is survived by her three children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Tooele Stake Center, located at 253 S. 200 East. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. with a viewing prior to that from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

We love you mom!

James Lewis Flanders, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died May 14, 2017. Jim was born February 11, 1946 in Tooele, Utah, to Stephen Francis and Mary Gwendolyn Lewis Flanders.

He attended Tooele schools, where he excelled in swimming, and graduated in 1964. After working for the FBI as a Fingerprint Technician, he returned to Tooele to work for the State of Utah as a Fingerprint Technician, and achieved the rank of Sergeant of Detectives with the Tooele City Police Department.

After leaving Tooele, he resided in Wyoming, Las Vegas, and Silverton, Colorado and retired in Apache Junction, Arizona. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed all types of sports. He was a friend to everyone he met.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Marion, Betty and Margaret. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anita Faye; son Clifford James (Angela), Durango, Colorado; daughter Bridgette, Apache Junction, Arizona; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his sister, Shirley Haslam, Centerville, Utah; brother, Stephen Jay, of Tooele, Utah; brother-in-law Ervin Schilke, of West Branch, Michigan and a large extended family. Services were held May 20, 2017 in Arizona.  He will be dearly missed.

We are so saddened by the loss of our brother, father, grandfather, Daniel John Blanchette, who passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 17, 2017.

Daniel is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Terry, Andy, Hub, Ben and Annie. He also leaves behind his children: Brandon (Michelle), Brian (Angie), Spencer (Lynette) and Rebecca and his grandchildren: Trevor, Eric, Trinity, Braxton, Esme, Jordan, Maddy, Nick and Hailey.

Daniel was born June 15, 1953 to Joseph Jean Theodore Blanchette and Albertine Eva Gratton in North Battlefield, Saskatchawan, Canada. He married Debra Jean Sutter on April 20, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple. He served as a branch missionary leader in North Battlefield for several years and was the first counselor in his elders quorum presidency.  He was also involved with the Boy Scouting program. He had a strong love for the Lord and often talked about his feelings when he joined the LDS church. He worried about the problems the world was having, and always tried to make it a better place to live.

Dan loved prospecting and even found a little gold once in a while. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family. Dan was always helping other people, and he loved everyone with unconditional love. He had a very big heart and was very giving.

A viewing will be held at Russon Mortuary at 255 S. 200 E., Salt Lake City, Utah, Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Erda Utah LDS Stake Center at 323 E. Erda Way in Erda, Utah 84074 with a viewing beforehand from 9:30-10:30 a.m.  An online guestbook is available at www.russonmortuary.com.

Myra Elaine Elwell passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on May 21, 2017 at the age of 72 years.

Myra died peacefully at home following complications related to kidney failure and congestive heart failure.

Myra was born in Yerington, Nevada on December 3, 1944 to parents Wilburn and Wilma Burgess of Hawthorne, Nevada, and was the youngest of four daughters. Her parents and three sisters have preceded her in passing.

Myra Elwell is survived by her husband of 53 years, Fred B. Elwell; two children, son Matthew Elwell and daughter Myra D. Perigo; six grandchildren, Cresandra, Daniel, Mary-Angel, Millisa, Venessa and Matt and four great grandchildren.

Myra and her family relocated to eleven different locations throughout her marriage before finally moving to Tooele, Utah in 1994. She had a friendly, outgoing personality and was the type of person who never met a stranger.

Hobbies and interests included flower gardening and taking care of small animals. She often commented that when she died, she wanted to be put in charge of the Lord’s baby animal care facility.

Myra’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Tooele Valley Dialysis Unit for their exemplary care and professional expertise through the years of treatment they provided.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Utah Kidney Foundation or to the Intermountain Homecare & Hospice, 11520 So. Redwood Road, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

Mary Gourley passed away on May 30, 2017. A full obituary will appear in the Tooele Transcript Bulletin on Thursday. For more information contact Tate Mortuary 435-882-0676.

Lewis Charles Atkinson passed away on Saturday, May 27th. Due to travel and accommodations for family, Lewis’s services will be announced in full for June 7, 2017 when arrangements can be made.

Todd Michael Dimick, age 3, was born on Feb. 25, 2014. He gained his angel wings and rejoined Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 27, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones.

He came into our lives with some hard trials and overcame them with the support and love of his family and friends. He brought love and happiness to everyone he encountered. He was a free happy spirit who lit up a room when he walked in. He always had something to keep him busy, whether it be his goats and ducks or his many cars and trucks. He loved when Papa would get home and would meet him by the door and insist on playing with his trucks or going for a ride in papa’s truck or the four wheelers.

He loved to be around everyone and always insisted on having someone playing with him wherever he went, whether it was with his toy cars or on YouTube with his tablet. He was the light in our lives and always had a smile on his face. Even when he wasn’t feeling well, he still managed to make the people around him happy with laughter and joy. He loved to lead people around to have them show him the things he couldn’t see without being lifted up. He also led others to his toys so they could play with him. He loved animals of all kinds and enjoyed seeing other people’s pets and animals, as well as his own.

He always greeted people at the door with a big smile on his face and wanted them to come play as soon as they were inside. He enjoyed hanging out on football Sundays and cheering on the Packers with his grandma and the Steelers with his grandpa.

Todd spent his weekdays with his grandma and his cousins playing and watching many things, including cars, Paw-Patrol, Curious George, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Trolls. He loved to help his grandma take care of his baby cousin Brehtt and help her feed and take care of the family’s pets.

He especially enjoyed being outside and helping his Papa work and playing in the sandbox and in water. He loved playing with his bubble machine. Todd was a sweet little boy and loved to wave and say hello to everyone in the store even if he didn’t want to sit down in the cart.

Todd left behind his mother Hillarie Kay Farr and his father Tyson Spencer Dimick; his aunts Chasie, Briley, Kaylee and Danielle; his uncles Tyler, Harley and Bailey; his cousins Kaidyn, Brehtt, Paige and Shilynn; grandparents Malinda and Michael, Chris and Lynda and his great-grandparents David and Brenda, Lloyd and Helen, John and Kathie and June. Todd is with his Great-Grandpa Boyd, and many other family members that were waiting for him to come home.

Todd is loved and will be forever missed and remembered by his family. He will bring comfort to and watch over his family from heaven until we can one day be with him again. “Ready, set, go!”

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at noon, in the Apple LDS Chapel,100 S. West Street, Grantsville. Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com

On the morning of May 25, 2017, our beloved father, husband, brother, son, friend and “Noctor” passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Bryan met his sweetheart, Rebecca Harris Ditty at Ricks College in 1987, served in the LDS Toronto, Canada Mission, and married Becky, the love of his life, in the Seattle, Washington Temple. BJ and Becky have five children: Kaitlyn, Riley, Mollie, Jackson and Joseph. BJ was an outdoorsman, avid camper, hiker and a fly-fishing nut. He never met a stranger and always had room for one more around his campfire. He gave his family a love of nature, and taught his siblings to “respect their elders.”

Bryan’s incredible compassion for others led him to practice medicine. He received his master’s degree from the University of Utah as a physician’s assistant and took his talents to Tooele, Utah, as a physician’s assistant. He is beloved and revered by his patients, their families and his colleagues for his kind and loving care and his goofy sense of humor.

He was a rabid Utes fan, a lifelong Seattle Seahawks 12th man, an accomplished dominoes cheater, and he was proud to be Irish. But his true happiness was when he was surrounded by his family camping somewhere high in the mountains.

As an Eagle Scout, Bryan was always prepared. With just an ironing board for a stretcher, a basic first aid kit and his talent and love, there wasn’t an emergency he turned his back on — at the top of a mountain, a playground or in the ER.

He is survived by Becky and their five children; his parents, T. Bryan and Sharon Kay Ditty; four siblings and multiple in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, brothers-from-other mothers, friends and patients who love him and miss him.

Rest easy Big Brother. We love you dearly. Leave some fish for the rest of us, until we meet again.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 1, from 7-9 p.m. at the West Stake Center.

Services will be held Friday, June 2 at the Tooele West Stake Center, 220 W. 2200 North, Tooele, Utah 84074. The viewing will be held from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. Funeral is from 1-2 p.m. Graveside services will follow.

Marnel Dale Arbon was reunited with his wife when he passed away May 27, 2017.

Marnel was born Nov. 2, 1930, to William Daley Arbon and Selma Jane Madsen. Marnel married the love of his life, Dixie Louise Anderson, on Nov. 23, 1956. They were blessed with two wonderful children Michele Rae and Robert Marnel.

In his younger days he enjoyed hunting deer, ducks, geese and pheasants. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He had a great love for the land and animals. His tender heart was especially apparent when there was a sick or struggling animal; he would go out of his way to help nurse it back to health.

He served as a corporal for the U.S. Army in the Korean War and many times he was lucky to have survived due to the intensity of the fighting. He worked at the Tooele Army Depot for many years as a millwright. He loved farming and through his dedication was fortunate to acquire land, cattle and farm equipment. He found great satisfaction in ranching and hard work.

Marnel’s greatest joy was being with his sweet wife and his family. He lived in Grantsville his whole life. Marnel had a great sense of humor and his quick-wit and practical jokes will be remembered for bringing smiles to everyone. He enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their many activities. He especially enjoyed Grantsville sports, supporting his posterity and community. He will be missed by many.

Marnel was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dixie, and his daughter Michele, his parents Dale and Selma, his brother Wes and his sister Sharma. He is survived by his son Robert (Becky) Arbon; his son-in-law Dave Perkins; grandchildren: Melissa (Steve) Free; Mandi (Garth) Huffaker; Rhonda (Bill) Miller; Ammie (Mark) Riddle; Jenny (Josh) Morison; Scott (Alyssa) Arbon; Holly (Jared) Brown; Jason, Nick and Brady Arbon; his 21 great-grandchildren; and his brother Gary (Lynn) Arbon and sister-in-law Linda Arbon.

A viewing service will be held on Tuesday, May 30, from 6-8 p.m. in Grantsville, Utah (428 S. Hale St.). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, at 12 p.m. at the same location with an additional viewing that morning at 10:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.

Funeral services will be held in Guernsey, Wyoming, at the VFW on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. There will also be a service in Tooele, Utah, on Friday, June 2, 2017, starting at noon at Tate Mortuary and burial will be at the Lake Point, Utah Cemetery.

Linda Ruth Garrard Carlson, 71, passed away on May 28, 2017, in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by her family. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 29, 1946, to Harold and Myra Garrard. She graduated from Tooele High School in 1964 and then went to college.

Linda worked a variety of jobs over several decades, always inspired by a strong work ethic and a sense of pride in a job well done. Growing up, she loved fishing trips to Yellowstone and Strawberry Lake. She also enjoyed singing, playing the piano and designing her own clothes (which her mother made for her).

Linda had four beautiful children: daughter Leora Deann (Thomas) Garringer (preceded her in death), son Richard Bryant Howard, daughter Katherine Myra (Juan) Sierra neé Atkinson and daughter Denise Marie (David) Osterman neé Buzzard. She was a mom of four, but a mother to many.

In the summer of 1984, Linda met Ralph J. Carlson, fell in love, and moved to Guernsey, Wyoming. She was very involved with his National Guard functions. Linda loved to watch her children’s band and choir concerts, plays, sports and any extra curricular that they were in. She was very proud of her kids.

Linda will be remembered for her radiant smile, her warm personality and her zest for life. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Linda was a tolerant and non-judgmental person who loved everyone.

She is survived by her boyfriend of 20 years, Theodore Herrera of Guernsey, Wyoming; brother, Leslie (Janet) Garrard of Lake Point, Utah; sister-in-law Marjorie Garrard of Lake Point, Utah; children: Rick, Kathy and Denise; grandchildren Joshua (Katrina) Garringer, Lynda (Jesse) Rinker, Jessica (Dustin) Marchington, D’ana Osterman, Kendra Sierra, Victoria Sierra and Dustin Osterman; great-grandchildren: Damien Braun, Malichi Rinker, Xzandrea Rinker, JJ Rinker, Justin Stansfield, Jacob Hofmann, Kyler Garringer, Kaiden Garringer, Destanie Marchington, Katie Marchington and Thomas Marchington. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by father Harold Edwin Garrard, mother Myra Ruth Garrard neé Vorwaller, brother Duane Garrard, brother Richard Garrard, daughter Leora Garringer and husband Ralph (Butch) Carlson.

A celebration of life in loving memory of Snoopy Walk, Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m. at the Grantsville Cemetery.

Our beloved Mari L. “Snoopy” Millward Walk passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home in Laurel, Montana in the loving arms of her husband after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.

The family would like to invite all that knew Snoopy to a celebration of her life at 2 p.m. at the Grantsville Cemetery in the northeast corner. Glen Millward will lead in prayer while Alex Wood officiates the dedication of the headstone. There will be a social following the dedication at the Eagles Nest at the south entrance of the Toole Army Depot, just south of Tooele.

Snoopy wanted to be remembered with smiles, not tears so there will be a live band, full bar and in accordance to Snoopy’s standards, more food than can possibly be eaten and laughter that will drown out the music.

Snoopy was born June 21, 1955 to Lynn and Kathleen Millward in Grantsville, Utah, where she grew up with six siblings: Connie, Randy, Cheryl, Denny, Glenn and Kaye (KJ).

She lived most of her life in Grantsville where she raised three children: Mindi, Clint and Colby. Snoopy was a devoted grandmother to eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Snoopy met the love of her life, Tracy Walk, in 1995 in Grantsville and they were inseparable from that point on. They got married March 17, 2008 and their undying love continues to this day.

Snoopy was an avid pool player and won many trophies over a 30-year span. She loved football and was a huge fan of the BYU Cougars and the Washington Redskins. Tracy convinced her to take her first airplane ride to watch the Cougars in the fall of 2016, a trip they both thoroughly enjoyed. Snoopy adored her cats and treated them as if they were her children, always making sure there was a supply of fresh ground lamb just for them.

Snoopy’s love of life was unshakable. She always had a smile on her face, even on her hardest days. She loved everyone she met and was so happy to be host to friends and family. She had a fun and crazy sense of humor and never stressed the tough stuff. Snoopy was pure of heart; like a little kid in an adult body, every day was a new adventure and met with a smile. Snoopy — you will be forever loved and truly missed.

Snoopy is survived by her husband Tracy, her siblings, children and grandchildren. The family would like to express profound gratitude to Compassus Hospice in Billings, Montana and most especially to her personal hospice nurse, Samantha.

Ronald G. Miller passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 31 at age 86. He was surrounded by those he loved. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alden and Zella Miller; his brothers, Glen and Ken Miller; older sister Donna Lou; and his son Danny.

He is survived by his wife Mary; his two sons Terry (Nancy) and Robert; his three daughters Sandy (Alan), Ronda (Richard), and Shauna (John); his daughter-in-law Patsy Nielson (Danny); 22 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Ron was born in Manti to Alden and Zella Miller on June 11, 1930 and was the fifth of nine children. He met his sweetheart Mary Lou and married her in 1951. Together Ron and Mary raised six children.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Grantsville Stake Center (550 East Durfee St.) at 11 a.m. The viewing will be held that morning from 9-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.

Lewis Charles Atkinson passed away on May 27, 2017, at the age of 80 with his wife of 55 years by his side. He was born in Bend, Oregon on April 30, 1937, to Alvin and Gertrude Atkinson, the first of three sons. Throughout his growing up years, he captivated those he met with his smile, kindness and friendliness — all while sporting a touch of humor and mischief in his eyes. He lived life with a passionate “Why not?” attitude and sincere heart.

Louie graduated from Bend High School and Central Oregon College. He immersed himself in singing and dancing in musical performances, cheerleading and working various jobs including at a sawmill and for the forest service on the fire line.

He then attended Brigham Young University, where he met Caren Parry on a blind date to the Preference Ball and the rest is history. The two were engaged while Louie served in the Southern States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 1, 1961.

Upon graduating from BYU, he accepted a job at Tooele High School where he taught History and Geography for 34 years. His creative teaching methods had a profound way of engaging students while making the lessons stick. He made his mark on the world while sharing his love of history and learning throughout his life. His most prominent attribute was a keen interest in people, be they student or stranger; Lewis loved getting to know the good in people.

The light of his life was his family who he taught to work, love, laugh, tease, and serve the Lord, all while looking at the brightest parts of life. Even in his later years, while facing challenges, he was found reading scriptures and poetry, and asking his wife who they might help that day. He loved sharing a poem or quote and leaving a smile. His grandchildren loved “scratchy” kisses from an unshaven Grandpa.

Louie leaves a legacy of honesty and faithful priesthood service.  We know he is brightening the heavens, and will make his own unique mark in the hastening of the Lord’s work there.

He leaves for a while on earth a “small but mighty” posterity in his children: Julie Ann; Scott (Kim); Susan Whitmer (Paul); Christy Bradfield (John); Craig (Karee); 16 Grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He has been warmly greeted at his heavenly “Homecoming” by his parents, his brother, Jay and nephews Darin and Marc Atkinson.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at the Tooele Fourth Ward building (192 W. 200 South, Tooele, Utah). Visitation with family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m. If you have any memories or photos you would like to share with the family, please send them to LewisAtkinsonMemories@gmail.com.

1976-2017

Rebecca Ann Crockett, 41, passed away in Cameron, Missouri on May 25, 2017.

Rebecca was born on March 19, 1976 in Spokane, Washington to Gary and Dianne (Moss) Matravers.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Scott.

Rebecca graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from Missouri Western State College. She was a member of the Cameron Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On Nov. 4, 1995, Rebecca married Jesse Crockett in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She is survived by husband Jesse; children, Madelin, Michaela, Gabrielle, Jesse McKay, Andrew Isaac and Adelade Isabelle Crockett, all of Cameron, Missouri; parents, Gary and Dianne Matravers, Tooele, UT; siblings, Nicole Lea, Mark, Maren, Jessica, Emily, Stacy and David; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Cameron Ward Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints. There will be a visitation from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday evening at the Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, Missouri. Burial will be Monday, June 5, 2017 in the Whitney Cemetery in Whitney, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, please donate to her children’s education fund. Online condolences are at polandthompson.com.