Leonard Charles Baetz passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in Tooele, Utah. 

He was born on Jan 30, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Charles and Annie Jablonski Baetz.

He married Ilene Bell on March 3, 1961, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. 

Leonard was a superintendent for Christensen & Griffith Construction Company for 47 years. He was a hard-working perfectionist. He was always willing to help with projects, but he only knew how to do things one way — the right way. Just ask anyone who knew him.

Leonard loved snowmobiling, four-wheeling, watching cowboy movies, and spending time with his family. Many friends and family enjoyed Leonard’s toys and generosity. 

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Christensen; brother, Ronald “Bear” Baetz; sons, Wade and Aaron (April); son-in-law, Darl Anderson; and 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ilene; daughters, Denise Anderson and Lori Gagnon; and infant son, Leonard Wade. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 10, from 10-11 a.m. at the Tooele 4th Ward, located at 192 W. 200 South in Tooele, with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery.

Cicely Michelle Trujillo, age 44, went to our Heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. Please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676 or online at www.tatemortuary.com.

Heaven has gained another angel. Nicholas Steven Torres passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. Nicholas was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 28, 1993. Nicholas was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. 

He was the life of all his family parties. He was always there the second anybody needed him, no matter what time of the day it was. Nicholas was the best family cook anybody could ask for. He was loved by so many friends and family, and he will be dearly missed by all. 

Survived by grandparents, Ann and Jesse Torres; parents, Esther and Jesse Torres; wife and son, Chaunce and Henry Torres; sister, Breanna Torres and friend, Gaven Francabandera. 

Preceded in death by grandparents, Ned and Shannon Anderton; and great-grandparents, Nick and Margaret Torres.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Eastland LDS Ward, 691 E. Cedarview St., Tooele. A viewing will be held at the church on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. 

Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Grantsville.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.

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Illa Janett Munro Barger Bigelow was born Jan. 21, 1925, at Eight Mile Road, Soda Springs, Idaho. She passed away with family by her side on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in North Logan, Utah.

Illa was raised in Soda Springs, Idaho. She married Zenn George Barger on Nov. 15, 1943. They were blessed with a son, Wayne Ray Barger. Zenn later passed away on Dec. 11, 1955. Illa went back to school and graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s degree in education. She taught school in Tooele, Utah, for 30 years. She married Harold Glen Bigelow on Aug. 13, 1965 and he passed away on Feb. 5, 1999. 

Illa enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlework and crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandkids. Illa and Hal traveled all over with Good Sams Club.

Illa is preceded in death by her parents, Orren and Janett Munro; brothers, Otto Munro, Wilburn Munro, Wilford Munro, Forriest Munro, Harold Munro and Dorian Munro. 

She is survived by sister, Mary Elizabeth Munro Aina; her son, Wayne Ray Barger (Joan); grandchildren, Lee Barger, Glenna Lawerence (Jeff), Megan Burnham, Wendy Barger and Zenn Barger; great-grandchildren, Joseph Barger, Jason Barger (Sara), BrieAnne Barger, Desirae Burnham, and Krisondra Burnham; and great-great-granddaughter, Emma Rose Barger.

A viewing and family visit will be held at 11 a.m. and funeral service at 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Soda Springs, Idaho, at the Bailey Creek Church 5th Ward, 361 S. 300 East. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks instead for donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.simsfh.com.

Terrance (Terry) Roth passed away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Terry was born in Tooele, Utah, to Norman and Vivian Roth on Oct. 11, 1957.

Terry was retired from the government after serving for 37 years. Terry played drums with the Black Diamond Band for a decade. He loved to play the drums. 

He married Kathleen Smith and they had three children: Steve, Joseph and Catherine. They later divorced. He later married Patricia Pruitt. 

Terry was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Roth, and his parents. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Steven Roth (Tuesday), Catherine Leonelli (Anthony) and Christina Castro (Tony); 11 grandchildren; and siblings, Norma Jean Jensen (Ralph), Danny Roth (Jeanie), David Roth (Sue) and Norvald Roth (Joann). 

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 111 Church Place, American Falls, Idaho, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.davisrosemortuary.com

Cicely Michelle Trujillo (Scooter), age 44, of Tooele, Utah, left us to join our heavenly father on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. She was a 1992 graduate of Tooele High School. Cicely had the soul of a gypsy, heart of a hippie, and the spirit of an angel. Her eclectic style led to a love of all genres of music and art. She was quick-witted, strong-willed and she loved finding the beauty in hunting treasures and antiques. 

She loved animals, her cats JC and Scruffy. She was our family handy woman; if it was broken, she would fix it. If she couldn’t fix it, she would find it a purpose. She was known as “Smiley” because of her infectious smile that would light up a room, which now fills our hearts. She left us too soon, but leaves us with a lifetime of memories and son (Dylan) who continues to carry on her love and joy. Dylan (aka Bo) was born on Cinco De Mayo in 1991 to Cicely Trujillo and Joseph Riley. 

Anyone who knew her was always welcomed and knew she would help those in need to the best of her abilities. She was very kind hearted to all. Our lives were blessed by the precious moments of her presence and will be cherished forever. She will be missed dearly by all of us. 

Cicely is survived by her loving parents, Richard and Becky Trujillo; life companion of 16 years, Darrell Carberry; son Dylan Trujillo, the light of her life; stepson Kole Carberry; two sisters, Angie (Roger) Slater and Denise (Tim) Olinger; several nieces and nephews, Alexa, (Nick, Tripton) Clemo Presley Montano, and Tommie Olinger; and many aunts, uncles and friends who love her dearly.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Burial will follow in the Tooele City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a donation account set up at any Mountain America Credit Union Location.

Deborah K. Chance Russell, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676, or online at www.tatemortuary.com

Fay Smith, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Graveside Services will be held at the Tooele City Cemetery on Monday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676 or online at tatemortuary.com

Gerald James Smith, 84, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel, 140 N. 400 West, Orem, Utah. A Viewing will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.SundbergOlpinMortuary.com.

Korbe Franz East passed away on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born on Feb. 2, 1959. During her life she had four children: Korie, Kylie, KaeLen, and Will, whom she loved very much and was proud of her grandchildren. 

She was an avid bowler, loved to go play poker every Wednesday night, was a talented crafter, and loved watching her grandchildren play sports. 

Korbe is preceded in death by her son, Willy, and parents, Richard and Marta Franz. She is survived by her children: Korie (Randy), Kylie and KaeLen (Kenneth); 16 grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Geri) and Kallie (Brent); and extended family.

All are welcome to attend and bring your chairs to the graveside services on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. Interment to follow services at same location. To leave online condolences, please visit memorialutah.com.

Robert Rolland Woodson, age 72, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676 or online at www.tatemortuary.com

Peter John Brattos, (Pete), age 63, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the University Hospital from complications from diabetes. Pete was born Oct. 10, 1954 in Gothenburg, Sweden, son of Leif Erling Brattos and Inga-Lill Kerstin Kallen. He married Joy Lee Taylor in 1975, whom he lost to leukemia in 1977. He later married Frances Kay Allen on Sept. 17, 1986. 

He became the step-dad to Brenda (Kyle) Madsen of West Jordan, Annette (Jay) Winn of Taylorsville, Julie (Russell) Jensen of Woods Cross, Elvin (Olga) Allen, Herbert (Christi) Allen of West Jordan, and Diane Geesey of Ironwood, MI. Pete and Frances raised their granddaughter Kayla Hauck as their daughter. He was “Grandpa Pete” to 21 grandkids, and “Papa Pete” to 12 great-grandkids. Pete was also the big brother to Marianne Brattos of Cottonwood Heights, and Jane Brattos of Millcreek. 

Pete worked at Wycoff, driving truck, for the State of Utah for 21 years of service, during that time, he worked at Murray City Fire Department, Utah Highway Patrol, security for Gov. Norman Bangeter, and Decker Lake. He also worked for American Towers for 20 Years. He later worked for EnergySolutions until 2010, when he was no longer able to work, due to health. 

Pete loved searching ghost towns and mines. He enjoyed the great outdoors. He always said it was his way of being close to nature. Pete absolutely loved visiting West Yellowstone, and going to Oregon. He said Oregon reminded him of his home in Sweden. Pete loved John Wayne and watching old westerns. 

Pete was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Pete is survived by his wife, Frances; 19 grandkids; 12 great-grandkids; 2 sisters, 4 nephews and 2 nieces; and his dog, Lily. Preceded in death by first wife Joy Lee in 1977; his mother (3-28-1990); father (2-14-2017); Granddaughter Breanna (4-8-2013) and Grandson Nathan (9-12-2018). 

The family wants to thank the medical staff at University Hospital for their care, and Bishop Haymond. Services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at 240 Interlochen Lane, Stansbury Park. Services are as follows: Public visitation 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Funeral 1 p.m. Graveside services at Stansbury Cemetery. Kärleksfull, omtänksam och hårt arbetande. Loving, caring and hardworking.

In Loving Memory

Deborah K. Chance-Russell, (aka, Debby, aka Sissy), past Matron of the Tooele Valley Chapter #25, Order of the Eastern Star of Utah, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at her home early in the morning. She was attended by her loving husband, Dee (Leland) Russell.

Debby was born Jan. 16, 1952, to Shirley F. Bayer-Chance and Charles L. Chance in Granite City, IL. Debby has 3 siblings: Robert Chance (Sandy, Chris, Scotty), Tammie Chance and David Chance (Linda). 

Debby married Don Murphy and had a son, Donnie (TomiAnn and Taylor). They moved to Utah in 1972. Danielle (Ryan, Jaslynn, Audriana) Murphy-Luper was born in 1974.  Debby loved her kids and grandkids like a mean momma bear (Bayer?). She worked at Tooele Army Depot for 28 years. She was honored with a Presidential Citation for her work during Desert Storm. Prior to her life-changing car crash in 2006, she could be found on a snowmobile catching air or looking bad @ss in leathers on her Shadow. 

Debby married Dee Russell (Wade, Yvonne, Andaya) on Sept. 11, 1998. It was Dee’s honor and privilege to care for Sissy as her condition deteriorated. He seldom left her side. Debby was preceded in death by her son, Donnie; her mom and dad; brother, Bob; and nephew, Brian.

Debby was very proud of her Masonic heritage and was thrilled to be elevated to the position of Worthy Matron of Tooele Valley Chapter #25 during the 2010-11 Chapter year. Her Worthy Patron was none other than brother, Bob. All was well unless there was a NASCAR race. Then, all bets are off!

Please join us for a memorial service at the Tooele Masonic Temple, 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Service will begin at 12 p.m. with a luncheon to follow (come hungry!)

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider donating to your favorite OES charity.

1924 – 2018

Robert W. Durrant, age 94, “Jumped the ditch” and rejoined his beloved wife, Mary Dean Stringham Durrant, on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1924, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Walter H. and Ella Rigby Durrant. He had twin sisters, Eva and Ella, a half-sister, Grace, and 3 half-brothers, Rendell, Tom and George Durrant. 

In 1926, he moved with his family to Vernon, Utah, to take over the 270-acre homesteaded farm after his grandfather died. He attended school in Vernon and Tooele, but was unable to finish school, serve a full time mission for his church, or to be drafted, because his father had cancer and his brothers all went to war. So he stayed in Vernon to support his ailing parents and care for the farm. Robert did help with the war effort by working in the munition factory in Tooele. 

He met Mary Dean Stringham as he attended BYU as a non-matriculated student and they were married on Jan. 18, 1952. Robert and Mary raised six children on their farm in Vernon: Dean (Juleen) of Orem; Roger (Marjorie) of Tooele; Ann (Clyde Mason) of Washington, UT; Laura McComack (Duane Griffin) of Sherman, TX; Robyn (Sam Liddiard) of American Fork; and William (Lisa) of Vernon. Their posterity includes 35 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Robert worked for several years for the Union Pacific Railroad, and more than 15 years at Dugway Proving Ground. He first worked in the animal barns caring for the animals, later as a boiler mechanic, and in the Self Service Supply Center at Dugway. 

Robert was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of his life. He was baptized on Sept. 11, 1932, ordained a deacon on Aug. 1, 1936, a teacher on Sept. 3, 1939, a priest on Aug. 10, 1941, an elder on July 18, 1943, Seventy on 30 on March 1947 by S. Dilworth Young, and High Priest on Jan. 13, 1963. He served as a Stake Missionary for the Church and was honorably released on Aug. 1, 1947. He served many years as the Ward Clerk in the Vernon Ward, and had many other callings. 

He served a mission for the Church with Mary from January 1992 until February 1993 in the California Oakland Mission. The couple also served in the baptistry in the Jordan River Temple for 13 years from March 1993 until June 2006. His wife Mary returned home on April 5, 2016. 

Robert’s true passion in life was farming. He loved caring for the land raising crops, irrigating with the Harker water, riding horses to round up his cattle on the forest, and mostly teaching his children the value of hard work. He loved hunting and camping and being together with family and friends. Robert had a beautiful tenor singing voice and often sang with his Sister Eva Yates for Church meetings, funeral services and civic events. 

He is the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived only by his wife’s siblings: Brother, William C. Stringham, (Marjorie) of Woodland Hills; and sisters, LaRue Larsen of Richfield, Norma Christensen (Clark) of Elsinore, and sister-in-law Alice Pritchett of Orem. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Vernon Ward chapel in Vernon. Friends may call to greet the family on Friday evening, Sept. 28, from 6-8 p.m., or Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Leave condolences online at didericksenmemorial.com.

Fay Smith, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center, in Tooele, Utah.

Fay was born in Tooele, Utah, on Sept. 2, 1923, to Clyde Ephriam and Hattie White Smith.

Fay worked for many years in local business establishments starting with the Tooele Drug Store located on the north corner of Main and Vine streets. When that store was sold the new owner moved to a new location across the street on the south corner of Main and Vine. Both of these stores had lunch counters. Fay was well known for taking care of the “regulars” who visited the lunch counters in those stores. Later, when different businesses bought these locations, Fay was employed at Caldwell Drug, located on North Main St., and was owned and operated by Bill and Maurine Bickmore.

After several years at Caldwell Drug, Fay took a position as a dispatcher at Green Top Cab Co., owned and operated by the Gillette family. She was employed at Green Top Cab until she retired.

The Smith home, located at 309 S. 100 East, in Tooele, was located on what was referred to as “Cemetery Hill.” In the wintertime, most of the Tooele youth used this hill for sleigh riding. It was very common for some of us relatives to use the Smith home as a warming place, after several passes down the hill.

Fay is survived by several cousins and other extended relatives.

A graveside service was held on Monday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., at the Tooele City Cemetery in Tooele, Utah.

Betty May Denney Barrus, 87, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. She was born Feb. 16, 1931, in Downey, Idaho, to Joseph Boyd and Vivian Reynolds Denney, the fourth of six children. 

Betty graduated from Blackfoot High School in Idaho in 1949 and married Neil Hunter Barrus in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in 1951. From that day on her single-minded purpose was the nurture and care of her husband and family. They had five children and mom spent her days employed at home using her homemaking skills: cooking, sewing, cleaning, gardening and preserving food, teaching children, and continually serving others. They spent 31 years in Coeur d’Alene raising their family and enjoying the beauties of Northern Idaho. 

Betty served in many church callings, including Relief Society President twice. After retirement they served missions to Samoa and the genealogy library in Salt Lake City, Colorado Denver North, and the Nauvoo Temple. They relocated to Nampa, Idaho, to be closer to family and spent many years as temple workers, traveling, and helping their kids with all kinds of projects. 

Betty loved to read and is known for her collection of Teddy Bears. She had a special spirit about her and all could feel it even when she lost the ability to communicate the last two and one half years of her life. Her family and the gospel were her life. She lived with her daughter, Brenda Petersen, in Grantsville, Utah, for the last six years. 

Betty and Neil spent 64 years together before he passed away three years ago and they have left their family an extraordinary example of true love. Betty leaves behind their children: Pamela (Rolf) Bitsch, Ron (Tanis) Barrus, Brenda (Dave) Petersen, Shauna (Mark) Comstock and Denney (Allison) Barrus; 19 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren with one on the way. Betty is also survived by her sister, Marjorie, and brother, David. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept 28, at 11 a.m. at the Grantsville 9th ward chapel, 415 W. Apple St., with a viewing starting at 9:30 a.m. that morning. Interment at Grantsville City Cemetery.

Robert Rolland Woodson, “Bob,” “Gabby,” “Woody,” “Gramp,” “Pop Pop” and “Dad,” passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tooele, early Saturday morning, joining his dad, precious mom and older sister, Lorraine.

Robert was born Sept. 14, 1946, to Robert and Ruhama Woodson in Kincheloe, West Virginia. He was the oldest son of 12 siblings. They include: Lorraine Small, Lawrence Woodson, Wayne Woodson (Rhonda), Adelene Allen (Mason), Gordan Woodson (Kathy), Phillip Woodson (Tammy), Dewaine Woodson, Floyd Woodson, Noreene Heater (Bruce), Jerene Sprouse (Gary), and Marlene Anderegg (Andy).

Robert grew up working on the family farm milking cows, feeding the hogs and chickens, rabbit hunting and gathering the chicken eggs in the evening. Farm life was rarely easy but with the 12 of them there was never a dull moment.

In November 1966, Robert was drafted into the Army and was stationed at Tooele Army Depot where he met his soon-to-be wife, Peggy Johnson. Robert and Peggy were married Nov. 25, 1967, shortly before Robert left to serve in the Vietnam War. He came home in November 1968 even more patriotic then when he left and that pride has always remained with him. Robert and Peggy made their home in Weston, West Virginia, and later settled in Tooele, Utah, where they raised four daughters: Shauna Woodson, Kim Hervat (Mark), Cathy Hammond (Bobby) and Robin Woodson.

Robert worked at Tooele Army Depot as an electrician for 46 years. Prior to a traumatic accident at work in April 1996, which restricted a lot of physical activity, hunting, fishing, camping and 4-wheeling were Dad’s passions. His love for all of them came out with the stories he told, and boy, he could tell a story.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, 10 siblings, 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was proud to be a Grandpa and Great Grandpa and had a deep love for all of them. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Tate Mortuary on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Viewing is 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. Full military honors will be conducted at Tooele City Cemetery.

Sara Ann Niswonger, peacefully passed away at the age of 71 in the early hours of Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Tooele, Utah. 

She was born May 3, 1947, in McGill, Nevada, to her parents, George and Oma Lee. She moved to Tooele as a young woman where she worked at many local businesses, including Tooele Army Depot, as well as running a daycare from her home in Tooele for many years. She was a mother to two boys when she married her current husband, Dale Niswonger, in 1988. They have been happily married since.  

She had many hobbies including quilting, baking, canning and her favorite iPad games. She loved her many animals she owned during her life, but none more than her dog, Bear. She enjoyed traveling and camping whenever possible. She was an amazing listener and loved having great conversations. She loved plants and flowers. She touched many hearts and will be dearly missed by all. 

She is survived by her husband, Dale Niswonger; sons, Paul (Jeri) and Gary (Wendy) Edwards; step-daughter Tammy (Mike) Church; grandchildren, Gennessy and Collin Edwards and Ryan Church; and her brother, Robert Lee. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Oma Lee; brother, Ron Lee; and sister, Rae Jean Casteel. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at the LDS Church at 1030 S. 900 West, Tooele, Utah. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12 p.m. and graveside service to follow.

A special thank you to the Tooele Valley Dialysis team for taking great care of our beloved Sara.

Leslie Rae Spendlove Williams, age 74, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676, or online at tatemortuary.com.

CarolJean Bylund Shepherd, age 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information, please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676, or online at tatemortuary.com.