Richard N. Galloway, 38, joined his mother, Leona Galloway, and father, Lehi Galloway, on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2015. He was born in Tooele on Dec. 29, 1977 with seven brothers and three sisters — Alan, Lee, Harold, Leon, Floyd, Curtis and Paul Galloway; and his sisters, Mary Moody, Terry Wall and Leeann Moody. He had lots of nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. He always seemed to smile or make a joke, whether it was riding the go-karts and ATVs in the fields, picking fruits from the trees out back, or just picking on the loads of kids running every place during the family BBQs. He will be missed. We are holding a service for Richard on Friday, Jan. 30 at the stake center at 1025 Southwest Dr. in Tooele, Utah, at 10 a.m. We would like to thank family and friends and the folks at Dalton Hoopes Funeral Parlor & Undertakers. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.daltonhoopes.com.

On the afternoon of Jan. 14, 2015, the world lost a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She fought a valiant 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her greatest treasures, her family. Noreen was born Oct. 15, 1947 to Elmer W. and Elnora Johnson Peterson. She was the youngest of four children, having an older brother and two older sisters. Noreen was tenacious, spunky, fun-loving and always busily involved. By the time she graduated high school in 1965, she already had a job. Through the years, she had many different jobs, retiring in 2003 from the Tooele Army Depot where she was a contract specialist. She married Bill Whear in Sept. 1966 and two daughters were born of this union. Lisa and Kelli. How she loved her girls and later the grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they came along! They lived in Tooele throughout their marriage except for two years in Panama. Noreen was full of life, always fun to be around, mischievous. She had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. She and her friends would get together and end up laughing until they were exhausted. People were drawn to her and she had many lasting friendships. She was generous to a fault and many friends, family and even strangers were recipients of her generosity. She helped anyone she met who was in need. She never judged them, she only saw they were in need and helped them. She married Pete Benson in Dec. 1998, adding two step-daughters, Kim and Sarah, and four more grandchildren. Pete and Noreen moved to Hurricane, Utah, after her retirement so Pete could be closer to his mother to help care for her. While in Hurricane, a little brown stray dog came into her life. Noreen named her Sophie, they were inseparable. Pete and Noreen returned to Tooele in July 2014, hoping that would stir up fond memories of her old hometown where she lived most of her life. She courageously dealt with great medical burdens, being legally blind and also having Alzheimer’s. It was a lot for one person to bear. She remained loving and giving until she was no longer able to. Noreen is survived by her husband Pete, her daughters Lisa Whear and Kelli Goodchild; step-daughters Kim Benson and Sarah (Bob) Brown; sisters Doris Koford, Karla (Fred) Christensen and brother Wayne (Ana) Peterson. Also grandchildren Travis and Alyssa Green, Kaitlin (Jeremy) Sorenson, Tate and Olivia Kelley, and Mattie Goodchild; Sam Benson, Kenadee Nez, Preslee and Cylas Brown. Great-grandchildren Carter and Sydney Spendlove and Milo Sorenson. And last but not least, her four-legged companion, Sophie. A celebration of life ceremony will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 from 1-3 p.m. at the Eagles Nest at the Tooele Army Depot, Building 1005. Please join us in celebrating Noreen’s life. The family would like to give many thanks to the dedicated caregivers at Harmony Home Health and Cottage Glen Care Center for making Noreen’s last weeks more comfortable.

Brad Walters Jr. returned to his Father in Heaven on Jan. 26, 2015, at the age of 72. Known and celebrated for things like his creative intelligence, strength in character, and well-timed humor; he’s loved for the moments in between where he showed us all how to be a good human being, even when no one’s looking. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Brad Sr., and his sister, Louise. He is survived by his wife, Clara Beth; his three sons, Lynn (Dianna), Jared and Mitch; his daughter, Pauline (Scott); mother, Pauline, and brother, Dean (Margaret). He is also survived by Lisa Mott #5 and his grandchildren: Brian, Melissa and Joseph (Lynn and Dianna); and Lucas, Stoney and Beckham (Scott and Pauline). Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at 1 p.m. (viewing at noon). Location: LDS chapel, 428 S. Hale, Grantsville. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050. 

Shirley Ann Boothe passed away on Jan. 25, 2015, after a courageous battle with COPD. She was born on September 18, 1944, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to Perry Herman and Florence Caroline Landgraf. She grew up on the family farm in Sullivan, Wisconsin, with her sister, Phyllis Marie Weber. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1962. She married Laurence Martin Deegan in 1962 and had two daughters: Dee Ann Marie (Scott) Parry and LuAnn Sue Olson. She helped to raise her two nephews; James Paul Deegan (deceased) and Francis “Joe” Deegan. During 1977, she moved to Utah. On Aug. 19, 1979 in Elko, Nevada, she married her sweetheart, DeVon “Hungry” James Boothe. They made their home in Erda, Utah. Their marriage enhanced Shirley’s family by adding four children; Karee (Bart) Powell, Cindy (Dave) Gillette, Jay (Danielle) Boothe and DeAnn (Rodney) Ruby. Her children, grandchildren and many friends and neighbors were the recipients of her natural talent as she made dainty crochet doilies, porcelain dolls, quilts, Christmas tree ornaments and many other crafts. She loved gardening and food storage; she bottled everything from apples to venison. Her adventurous spirit was evident through the years as she always enjoyed a good road trip, she was able to handle a full dress Harley, played pool, fished, hunted, rode and raised horses (S & B Quarter Horses). She enjoyed seeing her horses on the race track. One of the offspring (Dontgimmenobs “Gimm”) from her horses won the 2013 World Chariot Racing title in Idaho. She enjoyed the company of her bird, “Bud,” and taught him to mimic her voice and phrases. 

Shirley worked at the nursing home in Tooele, bartended at the S & W in Lake Point and was a manager at the Union 76 Truck Stop. She retired in 2008 from the Flying J where she worked at several locations including; Lake Point and Salt Lake City, Utah, Evanston, Wyoming, and Wells, Nevada. Shirley loved her 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Her weekend pals were her two grandsons, Connor and Landon Olson. She truly appreciated her grandson Raymond’s companionship and helping hands after “Hungry” left her side. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, DeVon “Hungry” James Boothe; her parents, Florence and Perry Landgraf; her sisters, Phyllis Marie Weber and Linda Lou Landgraf; DeVon’s daughter, Delin Boothe; her great-granddaughter, Brylee Ann Couvrette; granddaughter, Cortney Bruce; and son-in-law, Todd Elsbury. The family would like to thank Dr. Blake Beazer for providing his care, concern and love for her. The Tooele Regional Medical Center, the staff from Harmony Home Health, the staff at Hunter Hollow, Dr. Kip Porter’s office, Elke from Meals on Wheels and Lincare and everyone involved was very gracious during her care. A viewing will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah from 6-8 p.m. Shirley will be laid to rest next to her sweetheart during a graveside memorial service at the Tooele City Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the graveside service at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah.

Gene passed away Jan. 24, 2015. He was born Jan. 18, 1953, in northeast Indiana and was raised there until he decided to “head west” and move to Utah in 1992. Gene was a Harley enthusiast. He loved working on his motorcycles and his big rig on the weekends as well having a beer with his friends at The Dead Dog Saloon. He was an owner-operator of his own trucking company, GT Transport. He is survived by his mother, Alice Stewart; his brothers, Roger and Larry Boggs; and his sisters, Connie Herron and Sandra Shennefield. He is preceded in death by his wife, Terry Church Boggs, and his father, Kenneth Boggs. There will be a viewing Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Parlor, 150 W. Main St., Grantsville, Utah 84029. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.daltonhoopes.com.

“Grandpa Johnny”

John Rollin Nelson passed away peacefully on a beautiful winter morning on Jan. 22, 2015 in Grantsville, Utah. He was reunited with Bernadine, the love of his life. Johnny was born to Rollin and Amanda Nelson on Sept. 5, 1926 in Tooele, Utah. He married his high school sweetheart, Bernadine, in the Salt Lake Temple on April 11, 1947. He spent his entire life in his beloved Grantsville, where he and Bernadine reared their seven children. Johnny was a graduate of Grantsville High School, where he served as student body president. Dad loved the Grantsville Cowboys. He was a fixture at GHS ballgames and tennis matches. He loved supporting his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all of their sporting events and other activities. Johnny had a long and fulfilling life. Dad was an amazing athlete. He excelled in football, basketball and tennis. He was a charter member of the Grantsville High School Hall of Fame. His nickname was “Lightning Johnny Nelson.” He was an All-State football player and played for Ike Armstrong at the University of Utah. He was a true Ute! Johnny lived a life of service. He was always mindful of the elderly. Many times, he would trim shrubs and do other yard work for those in need. He also loved working with the youth of the community. Dad was instrumental in the growth of the youth tennis program in Grantsville. He spent many hours on the tennis court teaching and instructing. If we couldn’t find Dad, there was a good chance he was “up at the courts.” He also started the Grantsville Bantam Basketball program. He was known throughout the community simply as “Grandpa Johnny.” Johnny was proud of his service to his country as a soldier in the Army during World War II. He later worked for 40 years at the Tooele Army Depot. He also was custodian at the Grantsville City Hall for 30 years. He was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dad served in many capacities and was a faithful home teacher. He especially enjoyed his 16 years of service with his wife, Bernadine, in the Jordan River Temple. Dad was a skilled gardener who was proud of his well-kept yard. He enjoyed hunting and watching the Utes and Jazz on TV. He loved to dance with mom to big band music at the Grantsville Old Folks Sociable. In fact, Dad never quit dancing! Most of all, Johnny loved his family. He was proud of each one of them. He taught his children and grandchildren the value of hard work, being dependable and being kind. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Johnny is survived by his seven children, Don Wayne (Laurie) Nelson, Elaine (Ted) Feinauer, Karma Dale, Jack (Holly) Nelson, Kenneth (LuAnn) Nelson, Bevany (Mark) Killpack and Janet Paulich; siblings Betty Ogden and Corinne (Earl) Wunderli; and by his special friend, Ella Rae Hayes, as well as 27 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine, brothers Russell and Wayne Nelson, granddaughter April Nelson and great-granddaughter, Jaylyn Nelson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Grantsville Utah West Stake Center at 115 E. Cherry Street. Friends and family may call at the Grantsville West Stake Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m., and on Jan. 29 from 9-10:30 a.m. The family would like to thank all those who live and work at Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living in Grantsville, for your love and kindness to our father. Also, thanks to all the friends, neighbors and family members who have been so kind. Johnny will be remembered for his fun-loving personality, unstoppable humor and quick wit. He was a man of great integrity, who honored his priesthood. Dad, we will miss you and love you always. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Mark passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2015, at the age of 81. We know he is rejoicing in a wonderful reunion with his loved ones who preceded him in death. He was born to William Smith and Lenore Ovedia (Brandhagen) Moyers on Aug. 10, 1933, in Boulder, Colorado. Immediately upon graduating in 1951 from Fremont High School in Oakland, California, Mark left to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After the war, he went to work with his father at the Moyers Paint Store in San Leandro, California. He met Margaret Pugh on a blind date at the 1957 California State Fair.  After some months of woo, they married in March of 1958, and settled in the California Bay Area, where they lived for 45 years. In 2003, they moved to Utah. Mark earned his brokers license and worked for nearly 50 years in real estate. He loved to work in the field of sales as he was a true people person. He had a positive outlook on life and taught his children that a positive attitude was not only obtainable, but helped them to endure and overcome many trials. He loved viewing and attending sports events, and playing golf and the occasional poker game. Mark made it very obvious to his children and grandchildren that he was very proud of them. Mark is survived by his wife Margaret and their four children: Michelle (Steve) Pruden of Tooele; Matthew (Priscilla) Moyers of Pleasanton, California; Michael (Lori) Moyers of Sacramento, California; and Mitchel (Laurie) Moyers of Salt Lake City. He also is survived by eleven grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Tate Mortuary (110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Overlake 3rd Ward building (1717 Berra Blvd., Tooele, Utah).

Our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gleness Cooper, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Gleness was born Jan. 3, 1927, in Preston, Idaho, the second child of Orvil L. Ames and Floretta Nelson Ames. She grew up in Bacchus, Utah, and graduated from Cyprus High School. She married her sweetheart, Howard Eugene Cooper, on Jan. 15, 1945. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 1, 1964. Howard passed away on March 2, 2000. Gleness was a kind and loving mother and grandmother whose home was open to all. During her life, she was involved in many civic and church organizations. She retired from Tooele County School District where she was the lead secretary at Tooele High School for many years. She was involved in the Tooele City Women’s Fireman’s Auxiliary. She served as a temple worker at the Salt Lake Temple. Gleness lived an active and adventurous life. She was a marksman pistol shooter, winning many awards; loved golfing, bowling and playing bridge. Traveling the world was one of her greatest passions. Whether it be fishing on Island Park Reservoir, visiting Russia or Japan or spending the winters in Arizona, she was always looking for an adventure. An example of this was in August 2014 when, at the age of 87, she parachuted out of an airplane at 18,000 feet. Gleness is survived by her four children: Connie (John) Seamons, Willard, Utah; Larry (Sophie), Salt Lake City; Jeffrey (Brenda), Tooele; Lori (Mike) Adams, Cedar Fort; and her faithful little dog, Sassy; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; sisters Dorothy Barnard, Imogene Bevan and Betty Ames. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at the Middle Canyon Ward, 1100 Skyline Drive, Tooele, Utah. Friends may visit family Friday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah and Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment at Lehi Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jane Ann Lawrence Niskala, passed away Jan. 29, 2015 in Tooele, Utah. Mom was born on Nov. 2, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Melbourne Guy Lawrence and Edna Mae Johnson. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Roy G. Niskala, on July 3, 1953 in Tooele, Utah; he preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2012. From this union they had three children: Dorothy Ann McGuire (Kevin), Arlene Kay Gallo (Mike) and David Roy Niskala (Brenda). Mom was a gracious and elegant woman who loved jewelry, clothes and shoes and kept a beautiful house and yard. She had a great love of family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was lovingly known as Great Gram. She was proud of her work in retail and retired from the Tooele Army Depot PX. Mom and Dad loved to square dance and danced actively for 23 years and treasured their 14 years in Desert Hot Springs, California. Jane is survived by her children, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great- great grandchildren with another one on the way. Also surviving Mom are her three sisters, Lois Kelley (Keith), Bonnie Snyder (Will) and Karen Hepworth (Richard); five brothers, Ross (Shauna), Perry (Donna), Jim (Linda), Mel (Sheryl) and Mark (Julie); many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law George Niskala. Preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, George E. and Mary Niskala; an infant brother; brother, William Lawrence; brothers-in-law Fred Weiss and Denzel Remington and sister-in-law Juanita R. Niskala. Funeral services were Feb. 3, 2015 at Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah, at noon. Burial was at the Tooele City Cemetery. 

Our Heavenly Father collected one of his angels: husband, father and grandpa Kenneth Robert Daly on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 in Tooele, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 14, 1933 in Delta, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne R. Irish Daly; son Robert Daly, Shaun Irish; his daughters Karen Daly Schaffer, Rebecca A. Daly, Rachel K. Daly (Jason) Clements and Angela M. Daly; sister Sally Daly; nieces and nephews; grandkids: D’Melvin, D’Warren, D’Sinnuel Robinson; Kenneth Medina; Samantha Graham; Dakota, River Herzog; other grandkids and great grandkids. Kenneth spent many years in law enforcement with Tooele City Police Dept. and Grantsville City as the chief. He was a special deputy US Marshal, court security. He was also a brother Mason. A member of the Moose, Elks, Eagles, Senior Citizens, anywhere he could wet his whistle. He enjoyed camping, golfing (even though he cheated), fishing and getting together with family and friends. He will be forever missed! A fond farewell to a great man. Graveside services will be at Tooele City Cemetery Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at 1 p.m.

Glenda Faye Emerson, 75, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2015 at her daughter’s home. Glenda was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on Aug. 28, 1939 to Bernard and Earline Gross. She married James Emerson. They later divorced, but remained friends. Glenda is survived by her cherished children, Gary Emerson (Carma Painter), Lori Culley, and Jimmie Emerson; favorite brother, Mike Gross (Debbie); favorite sisters, Karen Knowles, Julie Putnam (Earle), Rosemary Bisner (Phil), Mary Beth Baker, and Pam Hoepfl (Randy); her precious grandchildren: Chad and Travis Culley , Amy Emerson (Monte Nielson), Kacee Montoya (Zach Utley), Tyler Emerson, Molly Robinson, Daniel and Autumn Emerson; and great-grandchildren Marlee, Dakota, Hunter, Korbee and Shylee. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark; her brother, Pat Gross; and brothers-in-law Greg Heizer, Gary Baker, Marv Anderson and Terry Knowles. She was a member of St. Marguerite Catholic Church, worked at Tooele Army Depot, and was an avid volunteer of many service organizations. Some of her favorite activities were bingo, bunco, gambling and visiting her family in Oregon and Washington. A special thanks to the many doctors, nurses and staff at Harmony Home Health, as well as her sister, Peggy, who was here with her the last three weeks and at the time of her passing. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele. Viewing 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening with a Rosary at 7 p.m., and a viewing one hour prior on Thursday, all at the church. Arrangements are in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Parlor. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.daltonhoopes.com.

Leonard Paul West “The Wiz” passed away on Jan. 30, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Tooele on Sept. 19, 1953 to Leonard A. and Joyce Bryan West, the second of three sons. The family eventually moved to Roy, Utah, where Paul attended school, graduating from Roy High School in 1971. He worked driving truck for Condisco for many years and was currently employed by Broken Arrow. Paul was a dedicated employee and always gave his best. He was a great example for his family providing love and security through his strength and hard work. He was a calming influence and a man of great character and integrity. He was a positive and gentle person who truly loved life and he could light up a room with his beautiful smile. Paul is survived by his wife, Pamela; his sons, Michael (Julie), Tony and Sam Walters (Angela); his daughters, Natalie Christensen (Bryan) and Haley Walters; his thirteen grandchildren; and his brothers, William (Sue) and Jim (Eve). He was preceded in death by his parents. Paul was my best friend and my soul mate. I know he is in a better place now and that we will see each other again someday. Until then, I will miss him everyday and keep him with me for the rest of my days. Paul, our lives are full and complete having been loved by you. Thank you for the time we had together. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at both Huntsman and the University of Utah hospitals for the outstanding services you provide. A very special thanks to the care providers at The Rocky Mountain Care facility in Riverton and to the Harmony Hospice team. Funeral services will be on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Tate Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior and on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Interment Tooele City Cemetery.

Crystal Elaine Stewart, mother, daughter, friend, age 47, passed away in her home on Jan. 24, 2015. Crystal was the daughter of Elden and Irene Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Audrey (Robbie) Mazyrak. She is survived by her daughter, Sara-Kate (Katie) of Georgia; her brother, Alma of Tooele; and her companion, Shawna Rasmussen of Ogden. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Leavitt Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah.

Helen (Terri) Smith was born to George and Maude Greenhalgh in Salt Lake City on June 26, 1931. She passed away Feb. 4, 2015. Mom came to Tooele to work at Tooele Ordnance Depot, where she met Lorin “Smitty” Smith and was married in September 1952. They raised five children, Rick (Colleen), Sherry (Bill), Danny (Connie), Carl and Nancy (Burke). After all her children started school, Mom went to work as a bartender, working at Russell’s, Nate’s and finally at the Venus Club. She was a founding member of the ladies auxiliary of the Moose Lodge in Tooele. She is survived by her children and her stepfather Andrew Merkey and three brothers, George (Bud), Kay and John Haddenham. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters Coral, Jeannie and Carol, and grandson Jed. Viewing will be held Monday, Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary with graveside services at Tooele City Cemetery on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. 

Caessea Anderson, age 9, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. A full obituary will appear in Thursday’s Transcript Bulletin. For further information contact Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Parlor, (435) 884-3031.

Ferne Snyder Matthews passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2015, in Grantsville, Utah, at the age of 95. Ferne was born Aug. 23, 1919, to Ernest and Gertrude Tripp Snyder in Tooele, Utah. She had a happy childhood and learned to be generous as she watched her father share what they had during the Depression era. She did well in school and graduated from Tooele High and Seminary in 1937. She attended Utah State University and worked various jobs. She married the love of her life, Chester Harold “Skin” Matthews, on Nov. 7, 1941, in the Salt Lake Temple and moved to Grantsville to reside on the family farm. They were blessed with two sons, Ernie and Paul. Tragedy struck when Skin died unexpectedly on May 10, 1962. When the boys were raised, they took over the farm and Ferne moved to Salt Lake. She went back to school and earned her LPN degree. She worked at LDS Hospital in the nursery for 25 years where she loved taking care of new moms and babies. She retired in 1989 and moved back home. She was an active member of the LDS Church and Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Three things were important to Ferne: her family, her faith, and sharing food. She loved holiday parties and especially enjoyed preparing food for the deer hunters and cow hands. Even if you told her you weren’t hungry, she brought food. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, telling stories, spoiling her grandkids, talking on the phone, decorating Skin’s grave, flowers, and the farm. Despite being a widow for nearly 53 years, she remained totally devoted to her husband and temple marriage. She was known as “Grandma Ferne” to many and will be missed by all who knew her. Ferne was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings: Leroy, Mary, Emery and Francis. She is survived by her sons, Ernie (Vicky) and Paul (Deanna), eight grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. The family would like to thank everyone at Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living and Pine Mountain Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Grantsville Stake Center, 550 E. Durfee Street. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6–8 p.m. at the same location and prior to the funeral on Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Interment at the Grantsville City Cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.

“Tonio”

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to all of you who have supported Tonio and our family recently. He is survived by his parents, Anthony and Lori Lopez; brothers and sisters, Brittany Aragon, Vincent, Kristian and Jada Lopez; his grandparents, David and Mary Schwiss, Lele and Geneil Vigil, Henery and Cathy Martinez and Leo Lopez; great-grandmother Gertrude Aragon, godparents EJ Martinez (Co) and Melissa Salazar and many caring family and friends. On behalf of the Lopez Aragon family we would like to thank everyone who helped and supported us in our time of need. Thank you all.

On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2015, Heaven received our beautiful, loving child back into our creator’s arms. Our pain and sorrows are profound and overwhelming, and we have all been shaken to the core of our being. Caessea is 9 years old and everywhere we look there is a void, a longing, and a memory of the things we have done, and plans never accomplished. Caessea was born on May 4, 2005 to Chip and Necole Anderson. She attended West Elementary and was involved in programs, science projects, and many other activities and earned high marks in everything she attempted. She dreamed of becoming a teacher, a chef, an architect and one day a veterinarian, and shared those dreams with all who would listen. She was always helpful, kind, polite and attentive. Her smile was infectious and she was happy fishing, shooting, watching videos, playing with her dolls and building castles, bird houses, or a doll house from scraps around the house. Caessea was presented with her first niece, Arianna Land, a year ago and took care of her with the kindness and gentleness and spirit that can only come from a profoundly loving soul. Her great-great-grandmother recently celebrated her 90th birthday and she and Caessea spent precious time together and she loved helping with decorations and serving the seniors. There will always be an empty seat at our dinner table and the little voice to ask if we can have our family dinner and can we say grace. These words are but a page in the gift from God that we are so blessed to have in our lives. We’ve heard it said that time heals all wounds. The world, our community and our family are devastated at the loss of a wonderful child and all the possibilities and the dreams that should have been. Caessea is preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Lenore Johnson; great-grandparents, Alvin and Ethel Anderson; great-grandmother, Grace Boyter; uncle, Jack Anderson and great-great grandfather, Clyde Thompson. She is survived by her parents, Chip and Necole Anderson; three sisters, Dustee and Jolene Anderson and Kayllah Land (Dustin Land) and her niece, Arianna Land, as well as her sister and brother, Jessea and Wyatt Keilman. She is also survived by her grandparents, Hoy and Verna Anderson; great-uncle, Vern Murdock; uncles, Alan and Kelly Anderson; great-great-grandmother, Loretta Thompson; grandparents, Greggory P. and Daiva L. Cicconi; aunt, Cheryl Gonzalez and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A viewing for the public will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Grantsville at 81 Church Street between 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. Services will be held Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. with a viewing held one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Grantsville City cemetery. Donations are appreciated and are being accepted in an account set up at Heritage West Credit Union under Necole or Mandi Anderson. Arrangements are in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Parlor (435) 884-3031. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.daltonhoopes.com.

Rhonda Lee Gauthier Thayer, 57, returned to our Heavenly Father on Feb. 8, 2015. Her long battle with HD made her an inspiration to all who knew her. She is admired for her courage and sacrifices through the years of suffering. She is a beautiful angel and will truly be missed. Rhonda was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and special friend. She is survived by her husband Billy Joe Thayer; daughters Misty (Steve) Sandoval and Korrine Thayer; son Roger Thayer and seven beautiful grandchildren. She also is survived by her sisters Jeannie (Roland) Phillips, Linda (Don) Adams, Beverly (Mike) Keele, Michelle “Renee” Giles and Kimberly Martinez and her brothers Kevin, Robert, Bradley and Gregory Gauthier. Rhonda was born on June 22, 1957 to Roger Gerald Gauthier and Alvina Paulina Gauthier. She was a free spirit and enjoyed life until she became ill with HD. She was a loving stay-at-home mom. She loved teddy bears and had a large collection of them. She enjoyed crocheting, camping and family gatherings. She is preceded in death by a son, Rocky Lee Thayer; her parents; her sisters, Diana, Sandra and Mary and brothers Jeffrey, Roger (Butch) and Mike Gauthier. Friends and family are invited to attend a prayer memorial on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. at 803 Fox Run Drive in Tooele, Utah.

Edna Bernice Fullerton Robinson passed peacefully from this life on Feb. 11, 2015, at her home in Tooele. She was born December 23, 1928, to Harriet Frances and Lewis Everett Fullerton in Caldwell, Idaho, the sixth of 11 children. Edna was raised in a happy home surrounded by love and music. She developed a love for animals as she grew up on the family farm. In her youth, she loved horses and enjoyed community dances where her father often played the fiddle and the banjo. Edna enjoyed singing throughout her life. Edna married Roldo James Robinson Sr. on April 27, 1946, in Caldwell. They moved to Grangeville, Idaho, then to Salt Lake City, and later settled in Tooele where they lived for many years. Edna and Roldo had four children: Pamela Ann Robinson VonHatten (Thomas), Roldo Darwin Robinson, Roldo James Robinson Jr. (Karen), and Roger Dennis Robinson. Edna enjoyed bowling, playing cards, crafting, spending time with family, celebrating holidays, watching professional bull riding, gardening, taking care of animals (wild and tame), and watching Jazz games. Edna has nine grandchildren: Alan Todd VonHatten (Kathleen), Scott Thomas VonHatten (LuAnn), Becky VonHatten Huffman (Steve), Matthew James Robinson (Jena), Bethany Robinson Fouts (Chad), Laura Robinson Shahoseini (Reza), Melissa Anne Robinson Drake (Matthew), Braden Sheffield Robinson, and Emma Lee Robinson Farley (Owen). She also has 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren with one more on the way. She is survived by two sisters, June Ford (Willard) and Betty Peterson along with a brother-in-law, George Robinson (Janet). She was preceded in death by her husband, Roldo; daughter, Pam; son, Roldo Darwin; grandson, Braden, other siblings and in-laws. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 S. Redwood Road, Bluffdale, Utah.