Angie Mills McDonald passed away Feb. 10, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Angie was born Aug. 22, 1947 in Gunnison, Utah. Her parents are Angie Myrle Nielsen (deceased) and Orval Lue Mills. Angie married her husband, Merrill Ray McDonald, on Aug. 29, 1970 in West Valley City, Utah. Angie is the mother of four children: daughter Kaye McDonald Duggan (Stephan), daughter Jolynn (DarRell) Payne, son Ray Alan McDonald (Heidi), and daughter Brandy (Drew) Johnson. Angie is the grandmother of 16 grandchildren and is the oldest of six siblings. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Tooele City Cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Margot Katherine Mouritsen, infant daughter of Kevin and Natalie Mouritsen, passed away Feb. 16, 2015. Funeral services are pending under the direction of Didericksen Memorial. A full obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin.

Lillian (Lil) May Nelson passed away Feb. 14, 2015 to reunite with the love of her life on their very special day (Valentine’s). Lillian was born Oct. 29, 1934 in Potter, Kansas, to her loving parents Viola and Clark Burns. Lillian married the love of her life, Mark Ronald Nelson, on May 17, 1954. They made their home in Tooele, Utah. They had three children: son Clint (Jude) Nelson, daughter Nona Nelson, and daughter Lori Nelson. Lillian was the grandmother to nine grandchildren: Brandy (Rick) Eldridge, Angie Workman, Heather (James) Harvey, Shayne (Ashlee) Harvey, Christopher Harvey, Macy Nelson, Tyson Nelson and Austin Schend; 18 grandchildren, and two great-great-grandkids. She was our family matriarch. Lil was a breast cancer survivor. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Breast Cancer Society. The viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m., with no viewing prior to the service on Thursday. Interment to follow at Tooele City Cemetery. The Lady Elks will provide a luncheon following Thursday’s service at the Elks Lodge, 61 N. Main St., Tooele.  Mom (Grandma) will be sorely missed. 

RaNae Swenson Blackburn was born in Preston, Idaho on June 1, 1933. She passed away on Feb. 14, 2015 at Rocky Mountain Care Facility in Tooele, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. RaNae was the second child of Elmer and Dortha Dugmore Swenson. Her early childhood was spent on a family farm north of Clawson, Utah. She had fond memories of her years on the farm as a tomboy. She attended elementary school in Ferron and moved to the coal mining community of Sunnyside when she was nine. RaNae loved school and was a good student. She completed the ninth grade when she fell in love with and married Gary J. Blackburn on Sept. 12, 1948, at her parents home in Sunnyside, Utah. She later completed her education and continued learning throughout her life. Gary and RaNae had three children, Nola, Gary and Tim. They moved from Sunnyside to Deseret Land and Livestock in Woodruff, Utah, in April 1958. They were sealed as an eternal family in the Logan Temple on March 25, 1965. RaNae was an excellent homemaker and worked for several years at the ranch cooking for haycrews, cowboys, and many ranch guests. She was well known not only as one of the best cooks around but was loved for her fun, warm personality. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone to her table. Through all the years that Gary and RaNae lived on ranches, RaNae not only provided lunch for the brandings but also helped by vaccinating calves and other corral work. RaNae also worked as a cook at Woodruff Elementary and South Rich High School. She drove a rural school bus route for many years, keeping everyone’s children safe with the challenges of sub-zero weather and all kinds of road conditions. RaNae worked as a psychiatric aide at the Wyoming State Hospital for many years, working up to the position of supervisor. She was well-respected by coworkers and the patients who loved her. She also worked at the Wyoming Women’s Center In Evanston, Wyoming, as food service manager. After moving to Grantsville, she worked at San Francisco Pizza in Soelberg’s grocery store and even detailed cars for a short time. She served for a time on the Foster Care Review Board in Tooele County. RaNae loved bowling, fishing, cooking, quilt-making, photography, traveling, writing, painting, reading, crossword puzzles, music and spending time with family and friends and giving service to others. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had so much patience, love and creativity. She taught them many things about nature, having fun and loving life. Trips to Wendover with her sister, Mary, were a special treat. RaNae had a deep testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and fulfilled many callings throughout the years. She and her dear friend, Alice, spent untold hours making quilts, dresses, and many other humanitarian projects. RaNae and Gary celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Sept. 12, 2014. RaNae is survived by her daughter Nola, Lusk, Wyoming; son Gary and wife Lennie, Peoa, Utah; son Tim and wife Leslie, Blanco, New Mexico; sister Mary Toone, Grantsville; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; parents; sister, Joan Rutherford; brother, William; brother, David; and grandson, Jaydee. The family would like to express our thanks to the hospice nurses at Pine Mountain for their outstanding care and compassion and support of the family. A viewing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Grantsville 9th Ward (415 W. Apple St., Grantsville). Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior to funeral service. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Our precious baby Margot passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, after being born with a genetic disorder that resulted in heart defects. In only one short week of life, Margot touched and inspired many people, and her impact on the world will be a lasting one. She was a sweet baby, and we’re happy to know that she no longer suffers from the pain and discomfort she had while living inside her mortal body. We love her dearly and look forward to the day when we can see her again. She is survived by her parents, Kevin and Natalie Mouritsen, her grandparents, two great-grandmothers, and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins who adore her. We want to express heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and doctors that took care of Margot at Primary Children’s Medical Center, and for the care she received at Lakeview Hospital and from Intermountain Homecare and Hospice. A viewing will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. with a funeral to follow at 1 p.m. Both will be held at the LDS Stake Center located at 954 W. 1100 North, North Salt Lake, Utah, 84054. Thanks to Didericksen Memorial for handling the funeral arrangements, and to the many family members and friends that have supported us during this difficult time.

John “Skeeter” Julian Copley passed away unexpectedly Feb. 14, 2015. He was out doing what he loved most — spending the afternoon with his family. Skeeter was born March 26, 1967, in Salt Lake City to John Stephen and Carole Jean Copley. Skeeter couldn’t decide if he was a mommy’s or daddy’s boy, so he became both! He was full of life and always into something. He was always surrounded by animals from dogs to horses. He spent every bit of time he could with his dad playing baseball, basketball, camping, fishing or hunting. They were inseparable growing up and Skeeter wanted to be just like him. He had a special bond with his “Papa,” Mac Magee, who was a real cowboy from Texas, and his grandma, Lynn Magee, an Eskimo from Nome, Alaska. Papa loved taking him out on horses and going to the rodeo. At the age of 6, he was anxious to have a baby brother, Jason Lynn, join their family. Skeeter loved his little brother so much that he always had to have him by his side even up until his passing. Skeeter was gifted to play many sports for Tooele High School including QB and pitcher, and won Punt, Pass & Kick tournaments. He had a vivacious attitude and made everyone laugh. He loved music and especially playing the guitar. Skeeter had a special relationship with his grandma. They loved shopping together, eating and spending time and he missed her dearly when she passed four years ago in February. Skeeter will be missed greatly by his nieces (Taylor Ann, Ellie Lynn) and nephews (Mitchell Julian, Conner Bryant, Aiden John) — he was their greatest cheerleader. He loved attending plays, their sport events, etc. Skeeter loved his Sunday dinner with them. He always had to have a hug when he arrived and when he left and often brought some type of treat the kids were anxious to receive. We were all blessed to have known such a wonderful son, grandson, brother and uncle. Skeeter faced trials none of us could comprehend and taught us all to be brave, smile, how to serve, compassion, patience, perspective and love. We miss him more than words can describe, but we know there was a great reunion in heaven when he returned home. Skeeter is survived by his brother Jason (Natalie) Copley, aunt Helen Christiansen, and five nieces and nephews. Skeeter is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at the Tooele City Cemetery, 361 S. 100 East, Tooele, Utah 84074. A viewing was held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan, Utah 84095. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

On Feb. 22, 2015, our beloved brother, husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend returned to his heavenly family at the young age of 66; his failing health earned him peace and freedom from his pain. Steve was born on Oct. 15, 1948 to loving parents Marion and Marjorie Bevan in Tooele, Utah. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1966. Steve was born with a strong and courageous spirit. Making friends and meeting people was one of his assets and joys. He served his country from 1967-73. During his active duty, he served in Company L, 75th Ranger Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. He was recognized for his bravery and valor with numerous awards and citations. Steve did not share a lot about his experiences but after talking with his friends, he gave his Vietnam experiences a lot of thought. “I came to the conclusion that because of the heroic men that I served with, I decided the medals I received became a symbol to me that I had been one of them.” Steve was asked on several occasions to speak at the Veterans Day Memorials which he did with pleasure, pride and honor. Steve had a strong drive to serve his community and the people of Tooele County. He served as a Tooele City Councilman for eight years, 1999-2007. He accomplished a lot during his tenure but a few of his prides and joys were his dream of adding another nine holes to Tooele Oquirrh Hills GC and he was very instrumental in the planning and development of the Tooele Veteran’s Memorial Park. Prior to his passing, he was in the process of helping in the development of a Veteran’s Memorial in Stockton. Steve’s patriotism was not limited to Tooele. It had no boundaries. Steve worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for over 30 years. Because of his invaluable experience and knowledge, he was afforded the luxury of being able to transfer to wherever he desired. This allowed his family to experience living in Cedar City, Utah; Green River, Wyoming; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Jackson, Wyoming. Steve made certain that his final transfer was back home to Tooele where he was able to finish his career. After retirement, he spent his time giving back to the community, spending time with family and friends that he had met spreading his sense of humor to all. This included lots of golfing with his buddies, they were a very important part of his life and he loved them all. Steve has been a member of the Elks, Eagles and Moose Lodges for over 45 years. He served as the Governor of the Moose Lodge on five different occasions. He was the Moose Idaho/Utah Association President in 2010. He loved his fraternal family and will be greatly missed. Steve married Jill Margetts and together they had three children; Amy, Matthew and Jason. They later divorced. He adopted two more sons, Corby and Chase. Steve later married his best friend and sweetheart, Jolyn LeFevre on May 15, 2004. Her children, Cody and Candice, completed this family union. They have 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Jolyn, Tooele; children Amy, Taft, California; Matthew, Jackson, Wyoming; Jason, Bakersfield, California; Candice (Jason) Shepherd, Tooele; sister Susan (Robert) Carson, Tooele; brother Scott (Diane) Bevan, Grantsville; sister and brother-in-law Dennis and Jerri Sagers, Rush Valley; Dee Riddle, Tooele; grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sandra Riddle, son Cody Rollie, and his mother and father-in-law Harvey and Louise LeFevre. Services will be held Feb. 27, 2015 at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele, at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held prior at 9 a.m. Graveside services to follow at Tooele Cemetery. Lunch and celebration at Moose Lodge, 1100 E. Vine St.

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend (Maria) Dianna Toombs passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 due to complications from recent heart surgery. She was born on Aug. 27, 1938 in La Lama, New Mexico, to Abran and Petra Ortega. Dianna was a true beauty, both inside and out, and often found herself at the center of the social scene while growing up. She loved learning, cheerleading, and especially dressing up and dancing the night away whenever she could. Life after high school took her from New Mexico to Colorado and then Utah, where she settled and raised her four children. Dianna was such an incredible example to her family. Her absolute devotion to her children was apparent to all and she was an unparalleled example of working hard and using strength and faith to find happiness amidst life’s challenges. Though she often felt too busy to even sit down, her free moments were spent welcoming people into her impeccable home, cooking delicious meals, traveling with family, gathering memories, creating scrapbooks and devouring her precious books. Dianna is survived by her children: Edie (Dennis) Park and Moses (Joelle) Vargas; grandchildren: Christopher (Bia Oliveira) Park, Meagan (Larry Zbinden III) Park, Jaeshawn Park, Zachary Vargas, Alexander Vargas, Sophia Vargas and Abigail Vargas; great-grandson Larry Zbinden IV; brother Manuel, sister Rila, and many loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings and her two beloved sons Rory Martinez and Arnold Martinez, with whom we know she has had such a joyous reunion. Memorial services were held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 where many gathered to pay tribute to Dianna and celebrate her amazing life. She will be missed forever and for always.

Our beloved husband, father and friend, Thomas Stephen Camp, passed away Feb. 18, 2015. Tom was born June 21, 1947, in American Fork, to Beatrice and Henry Camp. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1965. He attended Dixie College and Westminster College, where he graduated with a degree in elementary education. Tom married Ellen Kinsinger Kent on March 4, 1978. They had two children, Jason James and Stephanie Louise. Tom began his teaching career in 1973, where he taught at Grantsville Elementary and Grantsville Junior High. Many of his students remember the trips to their first hockey game at the Salt Palace and the year-end Lagoon class trip. He retired in 2012. Tom enjoyed being a teacher, Grandpa, traveling, having a glass of wine with friends, and sports of any kind, especially football and hockey. He was an avid Grantsville High School and University of Utah football fan — Go Cowboys and Utes. He was an assistant football coach at Grantsville High School for over 20 years. During his years with the Cowboys, the team won three state titles, including the 1996 2A state title in which he got to coach his son. Tom is survived by his wife, Ellen; children Jason and Stephanie (Reuben) Talbot; grandchildren: Jasmine Louise, James Curtis, Rhys Thomas and Carden Tharan; siblings: Betty, Jean, Roberta, MaryAnn, Jim, Robert, David, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pattie and brother Dennis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon in the LDS church at 428 S. Hale, with visitation from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services. There will also be visitation at the church on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation directly to Grantsville High School, in memory of Coach Tom Camp. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050. 

Auntie Ria, 51, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by family. She was born on April 3, 1963 in Tooele, Utah, to Hubert and Regina Betonney. She graduated from high school on August 9, 1985 in Tooele. She went on to proudly serve her country in the United States Navy from May 1986 to December 1989. When she completed her Navy service, she made her home in Southern California, doing various shipyard work and then preparing taxes for H&R Block. She returned to her hometown of Tooele in August 2010. She loved carving pumpkins and dressing up for Halloween, painting and hunting for Easter eggs, setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July, and attempting to prank everyone she knew on April Fool’s Day. Maria was a kind and caring person who enjoyed spending time with her family and she was also an avid crafter including calligraphy, drawing and scrapbooking. She loved to preserve all of the photographs of her babies. Maria was fiercely committed to her family; she was deeply loved and cherished by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her father, Hubert; her sister Phyllis, and her brother, Larmie. She is survived by her mother, Regina; her brothers, Kim “Koop” (Barbara) and Rod and her sister, Tina. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Jamie (Jon), Marisa (Barry), Angela, Alicia, Alex, Lennon, Kenzie, Zach, Jude, Gussie and Laramie. We want to express great appreciation to the staff at the University of Utah Hospital who cared for Maria with great love, tenderness and respect. May God bless you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maria Betonney memorial fund at Mountain America Credit Union. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tooele Stake Center at 1025 W. Utah Ave., Tooele, Utah. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tooele North Stake Center at 583 N. 270 East, Tooele, Utah. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Frank William Fife was born Sept. 22, 1922 in Spencer, McCook County, South Dakota to Ray and Emma Fife (Murray). He passed away Feb. 6, 2015.

He leaves behind his wife Anita Fife (Burr), who he married August 6, 2009 in Tooele, Utah, and two stepchildren, Gary Grimes of Texas and Maureen Wright (Grimes) of Montana. Frank had one brother Robert from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and three sisters, Fern Bennett (Fife), Sturgis, South Dakota, Ada Henninger (Fife), Lead, South Dakota, and Flora Tevis (Fife) Tacoma, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Anna Ethel Fife and his two wives, Arlet Jean Fischer and Connie Hope Fogle who both died from cancer. Frank was a WWII veteran serving in the Army in the South Pacific. He had a total of 29.5 years service including the Reserves and Army National Guard. He was also retired from the U.S. Postal Service in South Dakota. A memorial service will be held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 276 E. 500 North in Tooele, on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. for friends and family. Pastor Tim Wilson will be conducting the celebration of Frank’s life. Frank requested to be cremated and have his remains shipped to Rapid City, South Dakota for interment in his family plot. There will be military honors at the graveside in Pine Lawn Cemetery; these services will be held at a later date.

Loris Hanson Sheets, 74, of Pine Canyon, Utah, died early Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. Mom was born April 30, 1940 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Doris Hanson. Loris graduated from Tooele High School in 1958, where she exceled in all that she did (cheerleader, Pep Club president and class officer to name a few). Mom has accomplished many great things in her life, and has been a true inspiration to all, especially her family. She was a published author and loved to write, write and write (and talk, talk and talk some more!) There will be a big void in our life without her here, but we know that she will continue to be the strong and beautiful person she is and conquer what lies ahead. Mom was active in the LDS Church throughout her life and loved the wards she lived in. Mom is survived by her husband Eddie Sheets, son Paul Frailey (Tracy), daughter Allison Turner (Tom), grandchildren: Lauren, Erin and Elliot Frailey; Stephanie Busico, Greg Lloyd, Jordan Gamble, Teresa Turner, T.J. Turner; great-grandchildren: Gabriel Rael, Havyn Vargas and Jonas Turner. Siblings: Lorine (Creamy) Hanson, Loraine (Beasa-Hanson) Peel, Beverly Stevens and Raymond Hanson. Mom was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Doris Hanson, grandson Zachary Gamble, and dogs Chico, Schlep and Bandit. A very special thanks to the Magnolia House staff and residents, Pine Mountain Hospice and Loris’ friend and bodyguard Leslie. Visitation and funeral services will be held Feb. 28, 2015, at the LDS Carr Fork Ward, 2045 Churchwood Dr., Pine Canyon, Utah. Visitation: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Funeral service: 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers at the family’s request, please donate to: Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, Maryland 20871. www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers.

Kathryn Neff Larsen returned to her Heavenly Father on Feb. 26, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by children, grandchildren, colleagues and friends. Kathy was born and raised in Santaquin, Utah. She had a deep love for her parents, and her brother Ed and sister Pat. Kathy met the love of her life Wayne Larsen while attending Payson High School. They were married July 26, 1968 in the Logan Temple. She attended Snow College, and later graduated from the University of Utah with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Wayne and Kathy lived in Rose Park and Granger before moving to their lifelong home in Erda, Utah. She loved supporting her children in baseball, basketball, and volleyball; she loved to keep score at her boys’ baseball games. She loved basketball, especially the Utah Jazz, and loved to visit Disneyland, especially with her grandkids. She was a marvelous cook, and loved to sew. She insisted that her family go on a family vacation every summer, always saying that such trips were an ‘investment’ in her family. She also loved to go with the family on hunting and fishing trips. She had an amazing ability to listen and offer advice and counsel. She also loved to attend plays and musicals with her closest friends. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many callings. Her favorites were serving in the Young Women’s Organization and as a primary teacher with her husband Wayne. When her youngest child Lauree went to school in 1984, she was hired as a teacher’s aide in the first grade at Stansbury Park Elementary. Kathy went on to teach first grade for 32 years. She loved to teach, and spent many hours before and after school preparing for class. She touched countless lives of students and colleagues. Her students and friends at Stansbury Park were never far from her mind. She was a dedicated teacher right up to the last days of her life. She is survived by husband Wayne, sons Shayne Larsen (Leigh) and Randy Larsen (Laura), daughter Lauree (Kendall), sister Pat Neff and sister-in-law Lynette Neff, aunt June Heelis, and grandchildren Jordan, Shelbie, Jaycee, Maggie, Krista, Trevor, Ryan, Annie, and Katie. She is preceded in death by her son, Brad, father and mother, Betty and Alden E. Neff, brother Eddie Neff, and grandson Zach Larsen. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the Erda Chapel located at 134 E. Erda Way in Erda, Utah. A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, Monday, March 2 from 6-8 p.m.

Julia Elizabeth Hansen Westover, 91, passed away March 1, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Tooele surrounded by family members.Julia was born on Jan. 8, 1924, in Lakeside, Arizona, to John Clark and Ida West Hansen.  She married Harold Donald Westover on Jan. 9, 1946, in Nogales, Mexico. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Julia loved, followed and served her Savior Jesus Christ. She served in various positions in the church including numerous years as ward and stake camp director, ward and stake sports director and various positions in the Young Women, Primary and Relief Society. She served as ward Relief Society president in Apache Junction, Arizona, in her seventies. Julia loved hiking, camping and enjoying the great outdoors. Grandma Westover’s contagious smile greeted everyone and her positive attitude and cheerful spirit uplifted everyone around her.  Countless times she beamed, “I love holding my grandbabies.” An accomplished seamstress, she loved oil painting, crafts of all kinds and baking wedding cakes. During her youth, Julia had a passion for softball that continued throughout her life. She loved watching sports, especially BYU, the Utah Jazz and her Arizona Diamondbacks. She was a loving wife and caring mother who raised her family in Paradise, Hyde Park, Ogden and Tooele, Utah. She worked as a “lunch lady” in the Tooele High School cafeteria and later as a seamstress for Sunnyside Sportswear. After retirement, she and her husband moved to Apache Junction, Arizona, where she resided until moving to Bountiful, Utah, in 2010. She is survived by seven children, Jawin C. (Sandra) Westover, Roy, Utah; Julynn Tanaka, Grantsville; Don (Lydia), Kaysville, Utah; Glenda King, Castle Rock, Washington; Janna (Charlie) Roberts, Tooele, Utah; Ted (Wanda) Westover, Centerville, Utah; Gloria (Phil) Anderson, Mesa, Arizona; brothers, Fred Robinson Hansen, Pinetop, Arizona; Max Hansen, Mesa, Arizona; sister, Geniel Twitchell, Springville, Utah; 39 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters and one brother. Funeral will be held Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the Tooele LDS stake center, 251 S. 200 East. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church.  She will be buried with her husband in the Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, Arizona. The family extends their appreciation to the all those who expressed their love and concern during Grandma’s final days, especially the people of Harmony Home Health and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On March 1, 2015, our dear mother, sister, and grandmother, Janet Musser Cook, went home to her Heavenly Father. Janet was loved by all who knew her. She was a good example of Christ-like giving. Faithful to her Heavenly Father, she served in many positions in the church including Primary, Relief Society and Family History. She helped to make hundreds of quilts and blankets for family, friends, and humanitarian causes. Janet loved the simple things: raising a garden, tending her flower beds, and keeping her house immaculately clean. Most of all, she loved her family. Many were the hours spent taking care of sick ones, giving counsel, and providing encouragement and support. She will be missed greatly by all. She is survived by many family members. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2015, at the Erda LDS Chapel, 134 E. Erda Way, where a viewing will be held Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment: Grantsville City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com.

The patriarch of our family, Joe W. Peterson, passed away at home of natural causes in Grantsville, Utah, March 2, 2015. Born June 1, 1923 in Grantsville, he was the youngest, and last surviving, child of Swedish immigrant Lenus John and Olivia Johnson Peterson. His siblings, Vaunita Gollaher, Archie, Brent, Wesley and Parley Peterson all predeceased him. He graduated from Grantsville High School with the class of 1941. Joe and Enid Parkinson were married Jan 5, 1945 in Ely, Nevada. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as the bishop of the Grantsville 5th Ward. He played on the Grantsville Second Ward All Church Men’s Basketball Championship team in 1944 and was awarded the MVP. Joe worked at the Tooele Army Depot for eight years, and then went to work at American Salt Company as plant superintendent. He made many lasting friendships there. He left American Salt Company, and with his good friend Jim Palmer and the Richards brothers from Salt Lake, purchased Hardy Salt Company in Lake Point. He retired in 1980. He was also a partner in the Grantsville Development Corporation. This company constructed numerous buildings in the Grantsville area including the former Key Bank building, South Fork Hardware building, the former Skyline Restaurant, the Grantsville Federal Credit Union building, the Key Bank building in Tooele and the one-half million gallon water tank used by Grantsville City. The company also did contract work for the Tooele Army Depot. Joe also served as the president of Grantsville Irrigation Company. He leaves behind his wife Enid, sons Roger (Maureen) and Joe Ray (Judy), daughter-in-law Barbara Peterson, son-in-law Gale Hanson, nine grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. His son Kent Warren and daughter JoAnn Hanson preceded him in death. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Grantsville Utah West Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry, Grantsville, Utah. A viewing will be held Saturday morning from 11–12:30 p.m. at the same location. Burial will be in the Grantsville cemetery. The family expresses deepest gratitude to Barbara and her staff at Pine Mountain Hospice, Michelle and her staff at Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living, and Didericksen Memorial for their kind and compassionate care.

Kristine Egbert Huffaker returned peacefully home to her Father in Heaven on March 3 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 1, 1960, and married in the SLC temple June 26, 1982. Throughout her final struggles she remained positive and lifted many through laughter. She is survived by her sweet husband Dale Huffaker, mother Marylyn Mott, children: Stefanie (Michael) Moore, Jarod (Melissa) Huffaker and Heidi (Casey) Fuger as well as six grandchildren. She is preceded by her father and brother Ronnie Egbert. A viewing will be held in her honor at 777 E. Skyline Dr. from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Funeral services will be Monday, March 9 at noon with a viewing from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the LDS building on 253 S. 200 East. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Joseph Anderson passed away on March 2, 2015. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday, March 12 edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please contact Tate Mortuary at (435) 882-0676.

Joseph Ajax passed away on March 2, 2015. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please contact Tate Mortuary at (435) 882-0676.

Arvin Ronald Prows (Ronald) was born Dec. 10, 1935 in Altonah, Utah, to Morrell Doyle and Matilda (Cooper) Prows. He was the youngest of three children. He grew up in Utah and Montana in Depression-era times — the perfect background for his adventure-filled youth. Ronald graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1954. He married his eternal companion, Amanda Swasey, in the Salt Lake Temple on Sept. 28, 1956. They had five children: son, Stephen Ronald (Catherine White) Prows; daughters, Joyce Kay (Russell) Christensen, Karen (Steven) McCurdy, Diana Marie (Brent) Ware and Pattie Jean (Jeffery) Matheson. He graduated from BYU in 1959 and taught science in Mountain View and Sheridan, Wyoming. He received a masters degree from the University of Wyoming. In 1967 they moved to Grantsville, Utah, where he taught high school until he retired in 1994. From 2001-2002, Ronald and Amanda served as missionaries for the LDS Church in Lansing, Michigan. After their mission they served for nine years in the Salt Lake Temple. Ronald is survived by his wife and children, 29 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, example and friend. Funeral services will be held in the LDS 4th Ward building, 428 S. Hale, Grantsville, Utah. Viewing, Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, March 9 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral at 11 a.m. Ronald will be interred in the Grantsville cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.