Alfonzo S. Cotton was born March 31, 1949, and passed away Nov. 27, 2018, in Tooele, Utah.

He is survived by his sisters Deloris Jeffries and Shelia Cotton; children, Christopher T. Cotton, Ebony N. Cotton; stepson, Chad Ehlers, and their children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Cotton; parents, Hattie Mae Cotton and Stanley Jeffries; siblings, Annie J. Cotton, Joyce A. Cotton, and Albert Cotton.

At the time of his death, Alfonzo was employed by Clean Harbors where he had many friends.

Alfonzo had a zest for life and football. He loved the 49ers, Alfonzo was an amazing man who will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, Dec. 7, at the Tooele Gateway Apartments club house from 5:30-7 p.m.

Rose Crimmins, nee Stanislawsky, formerly of Tooele, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 94. She was born March 29, 1924, in Sparta, Illinois, to parents Walter and Retta (nee Carney) Stanislawsky.

Rose was a 1942 graduate of Sparta Township High School and married Robert Lee “Pat” Crimmins at St. Mary’s church in Madison, Illinois, on Feb. 11, 1950. Pat was employed as a civilian at the Granite City, Illinois, army depot and Rose as a secretary.

Rose and Pat moved to Tooele, Utah, when Pat was transferred to the Tooele Army Depot in 1969. After Pat died in 1997, she continued to reside in Tooele until health reasons brought her back to St. Louis in 2011. She resided at Friendship Village in Sunset Hills, Missouri, since then.

Over the years she enjoyed her cats, socializing with friends and family, camping, square dancing, golf, volunteering at her church and making people smile. Rose organized Diamond Lil’s Red Hat Society in Tooele. She also enjoyed traveling and trips to the casinos. 

Rose was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband Pat, her brother Durward Sigmund “Stan” Stanislawsky, and sister Mary Josephine Eaves. She is survived and loved by numerous nieces and nephews, including Neva (Rick) Sprung, Gail Stanislawsky, Ralph (Gail Ann) Stanislawsky, and Karen (John) Straub.

Burial will be at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, Illinois.

William (Bill) Chris Walk, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away quietly at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Tooele, Utah, on Feb. 6, 1935 to Evern C. and Clara D. Strieby Walk. The family lived in Grantsville, Utah, where Bill was the oldest of four boys. He attended school at Grantsville High School and graduated in 1953.

He joined the Army in 1954 during the Korean War. He went to Fort Ord for basic training and then was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State where he was trained as a heavy equipment operator. He then attended special training to build floating bridges at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Bill loved his family with all of his heart. He especially loved his brothers Jay, Bobby, and Max. “The Brothers” were very recognizable words with anyone that knew him. They had a lifelong bond that no one could ever break.

Bill married Evelyn Lape in 1954 and they had four children together. They divorced. He later married Wilma Cordova in 1974. She passed away in 1975.

Bill met the love of his life Leneta Benson and they were married March 6, 1976. They shared an incredible life together. They loved each other with all they had and side by side they blended two families into one.

Bill had many passions in his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Along with many friends, he helped create a deer camp up Lost Creek Canyon which he cherished dearly. He enjoyed working with his hands, welding and fabricating. He was an excellent horseman and he worked on several BLM contracts in Nevada gathering wild horses to help control the population. He also loved flying and used his GI Bill to get his pilot’s license.

Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, his children: Arnold Walk, Mitch Walk (Diana), Melody Walk Rupp (Glade), Tracy Walk (Tami), Karen Walter, Justin Benson (Marci); his three brothers, 23 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his two sons, Donald Morgan, and Kevin Hackford, and two grandsons, Jamie, and Donnie Golden.

Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Old First Ward Meetinghouse, 297 W. Clark St., Grantsville, Utah. Interment followed at the Grantsville City Cemetery.

At this time, the family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and staff at the VA Hospital for the amazing care and compassion they gave to our beloved husband and dad. They would also like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude toward the VA Fisher House organization and the outstanding, benevolent and genuine hospitality they received during the time they spent there.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Fisher House, 890 S. Valdez Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah, (801)-588-5900.

Arnold Ray Gallian, age 76, passed away Dec. 7, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information please contact Tate Mortuary at (435) 882-0676, or online at www.tatemortuary.com

1938-2018

Don Arbon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.  Don was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Tooele, Utah, to G. Lewis and Beatrice Arbon. He grew up in Grantsville where he enjoyed farming, horseback riding, and many long-lasting friendships. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was skilled at archery and trap shooting. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Sea Bee where he learned to weld and carried on with that trade throughout his life. He was known as the best welder in the state of Utah and was very proud of his craft. Don was a perfectionist in everything he did as it took him many months to prepare for anything he created. His mantra was “Why pay someone for that when I can do it myself?” He was active in the LDS church and was a man of great faith. He is preceded in death by step-father, Joe Stumph; mother, Beatrice Stumph; father, George Lewis Arbon; brother, Wayne Arbon; and son David Arbon. He is survived by his wife, Frances Arbon; daughters, Lisa (Ray) Stewart, Pamela Chitty, and Elizabeth Arellano; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff at the Mountain West Medical Center ICU unit for their kindness and care during his stay there. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary. An additional viewing will be held Friday from 10-11 a.m. followed by funeral services at Tate Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Tooele City Cemetery. There will be a luncheon after the funeral at the LDS Chapel, 1025 W. Utah Avenue.

Kent Lamar Sagers of Vernon, Utah, our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and uncle passed away surrounded by his family Dec. 8, 2018 in Stansbury Park, Utah, at the age of 68.

Kent was born March 3, 1950, in St. John, Utah. He was the second child of five born to Gerald and Camille Sagers.

Kent loved the outdoors and spent his youth deer hunting, riding horses and working on the family farm. He served a full-time mission to Kentucky then attended Utah State University and received his degree in agriculture mechanics. He married Susan Gurney on May 5, 1976, in the Salt Lake Temple. They made their home in Vernon and had two children, Jennifer and Jared.

Kent spent his career at Dugway Proving Grounds, first as a mechanic, then as equipment manager over all vehicles and machinery on the base. He retired in 2016.

Kent was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served faithfully in many capacities including Bishop of the Vernon Ward and most recently as a member of the Tooele Utah Stake High Council.

Kent also had a love for public service. He served several stints on the Vernon Town Council and served as Mayor of Vernon. He also served on the Tooele County Form of Government Study Committee, whose recommendation was approved by voters this past election. A proud moment for him.

Kent’s greatest love was his family. He cherished all the time he spent with them. He adored his four grandchildren and would play with them for hours on end. He loved to laugh and loved telling stories.

He was a true disciple of Christ and lived his life as such. He never put his needs before another’s and was the first to volunteer for any type of service that needed to be rendered. His testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel was his core and he magnified any calling or assignment given to him.

Kent is survived by his wife and two children, Jennifer (Jared) Ainge, and Jared (Ashley); and four wonderful grandkids, Easton, Kinsey, Brooklyn, and Stone. He is also survived by his brothers Lynn (Kay), Hal (Cheri); and sisters Carla Chamberlain, and Paula (Rick) Didericksen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, parents in-law, a sister in-law, and a brother in-law.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at the Vernon Ward building at 12 noon. A viewing will be held two hours prior beginning at 10 a.m. Internment will be in the Vernon Cemetery following the service.

Mary Rose Wooton, age 67, of Grantsville, Utah, passed away Dec. 12, 2018. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For service information please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676, or online at www.tatemortuary.com

Arnold Ray Gallian, born Oct. 21, 1942, passed quietly at home Dec. 7, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty Jane (Boulton) Gallian and Phillip H. Gallian; his wife, Beverly Louise (Stormoen) Gallian; sister, Nadine (Jay) Downham; and daughter, Dona Suzanne Barraclough. He is survived by his siblings: Sue Lindstrom, Russell (Tammy) Gallian, and Raymond (Laurie) Gallian; children, Trina Henry, Rebecca Henry, Russell (Melisa) Henry, Casey (Karl) Vorwaller; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

Arnold was born in San Mateo, California, and grew up in Woodside, California. He loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting and fishing. He married the love of his life, Beverly, in Jan. 1978 in Santa Cruz, California, and in that union accepted her five children as his own. They later relocated to Utah where he put his skill as painter to work at TEAD painting military vehicles. He loved the San Francisco 49ers, the San Francisco Giants, and the Utah Jazz, but most of all his family.

A private celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at the Willow Creek Apartments Community Room, 236 W. Plum St., Grantsville, Utah, at 12:30 p.m.

1918 – 2018

Harold Ure was born Aug. 16, 1918, to Heber and Myrtle Ure. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Betty Lou Ferguson, on Feb. 2, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple of the LDS church. 

Harold was a successful entrepreneur having opened, run, and sold several businesses along with making numerous real estate investments. His greatest success, however, was his incomparable testimony of, and relationship with, his Savior Jesus Christ. He exemplified in his every decision the guideline “what would Jesus do” through his kindness, generosity and steadfastness toward those gospel principles that were the fabric of his life. Harold lived an envious century-long life filled with wisdom, joy, and happiness that would transfer to anyone who was in his presence. One of the greatest generation has gone home.  

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, who is surely awaiting his arrival and will continue her undying adoration on the other side of the veil, along with his children Clay, William, Shirley, and Marilyn; three brothers, two sisters, and grandson Darrin. He had 11 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. His brother Don, 102 years old, still lives. He is survived by his sons Harold David (Cynthia) of Downey, Idaho, and Richard (MaryAnn) of Erda, Utah.

Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at 11 a.m., at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 Bengal Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will take place from 10 a.m. prior to the services. Full obituary and condolences can be shared at cannonmortuary.com.

Karen Fowers Fuell returned home to her Heavenly Father on Dec. 8, 2018.

Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 1000 W. Utah Ave., on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m., with a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. For a full obituary refer to Tate Mortuary.

Forrest Dewaine Burdine, our beloved son, husband, father, brother and grandpa (papa), passed away peacefully surrounded by family Dec. 13, 2018. Forrest was born in Taylorsville, Kentucky, Aug. 16, 1951. The family later moved to Bountiful, Utah, where he grew up and attended Viewmont High School. He joined the USMC, where he served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Forrest was a proud veteran and deeply loved his country. He was a hard worker his entire life. He was a professional truck driver; there were none better than him. He worked for several trucking companies in the Tooele and Salt Lake valleys, and ended his career by owning and operating his own dump truck. In his spare time he could be found tinkering with his classic cars in his shop, camping, fishing, barbecuing on his many grills and smokers (he was the barbecue master), or helping someone in need, but his love was spending time with his grandkids; he was their biggest fan. Forrest was a fun loving guy that will always be remembered for his big heart and some of the unique hats he would wear.

Forrest was preceded in death by his father, Archie Burdine. He is survived by his wife, Denise Missman, and her children, Rhianna Missman (Taunica), and Tara Missman; his children Matt Burdine (Laura), Adam Burdine (Jennifer), and another he thought of as his own son Will Ulin (Ryli); seven grandchildren; his mother Thelma Burdine; brothers Phillip Burdine (Karen), and Gino Burdine; sisters Arwana Kelsey (Robert), and Angie Mills (BJ); and countless friends and other family for whom he cared deeply.

A special thank you to the nurses and affiliates with Huntsman at Home, CNS Hospice, Welcome Home Assisted Living Center, and all those that assisted in Forrest’s last journey in life. In lieu of flowers please donate to cancer research or your favorite charity in Forrest’s name.

1933-2018

Through the veil I must go to be with Him forever more…

I reunited with my “Kenny Dear” on Dec. 14, 2018. I was born June 29, 1933, at home in Indian Canyon, Utah, to Arch Ervin Price and Emma LuDean Jensen. I was the third of eight children. At the tender age of sixteen I married Kenneth Neal Hardman on Sept. 10, 1949, and was later solemnized July 2, 1974, in the Ogden Utah Temple. Together we had seven children: Ken (Yonnie), Rex (Jeannetta), Mont (Tracy), Dave (Ann), Sherry (Gail), Lori (Jay), Jon (Connie); 37 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. “Not a throwaway in the bunch.”

Our home was the “go to” place. There was always an abundance of family, friends, food and love. I always loved my kitchen best. The aroma of fresh baked bread was in the air always as well as many other delicious meals I prepared. 

I am leaving behind so many that I love dearly (claiming Connie as my own), sisters, brothers, cousins, friends, too many to list but dear to the end. “…for we will liken ourselves unto the wiseman, who built his house upon the rock…” (3 Nephi 14:24, Matt 7:24).

Special thanks to the team from Canyon Hospice who tenderly guided us through this special time. Namely Cherylynn, Sharron, and Misty.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the Tooele Utah North Stake Center, 580 N. 270 East, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., where family and friends may call to say good bye. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfh.com

Georgia J. Appleby Dillard, age 79, passed away Dec. 15, 2018, in Price, Utah.

She was born April 7, 1939, in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, to Floyd E. and Vera L. Burket Appleby. She married Richard Dillard on Aug. 28, 1980, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He died June 1, 2018.

Georgia was a volunteer with the Grantsville Fire Department Color Guard and Historian.  She was worked with Tooele County Search and Rescue. Georgia enjoyed quilting at the Grantsville Senior Center and spending time with her family and her dogs.

She is survived by her daughter, Stina (Ken) Sorenson; granddaughter, Chelsey (Jeff) Spears, Price; grandsons, Jared (Brittnie) Medina, East Carbon, Wacey (friend Kia) Sorenson, Springville; great-grandson, Bridger Medina.

Funeral service, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, 2 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 E. Main St., Price, Utah, where family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Cliffview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.

Our beautiful, talented, and brave warrior, Mary Rose Meno Hunsaker Wootton, left our earthly presence and ascended into heaven the morning of Dec. 12, 2018, after a long and valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Aug. 30, 1951, to Zola McKay Meno Bussell and J.C. Bussell in Tooele, Utah.

She worked 25 years at Teddy Bear’s and the Skyline Restaurant, and 10 years at the Way Station, where she made many, many friends. She was a gifted seamstress, making quilts, blankets, and embroidery for so many of us. If you received one of these from her, then you knew you were loved! She made her life in Grantsville, Utah, where she kept a beautiful home, was the best cook and had wonderful holiday parties.

 In 2002, she married George Wootton and became a biker MAMA! They traveled all over the western United States and into Canada. They enjoyed their many travels and she fell in love with the Oregon Coast. Her love of the coast turned into an annual “Sisters Trip” with Carol and Annie for the past 11 years. 

She leaves behind her husband George Wootton; her children, Carolann Riddle Volberg (Mike), Dalene Hunsaker Bishop, Scott Riddle (Kauna), Brandi Hunsaker Tinnin (Toby), Georjia Wootton Hockenberry (Danny), Razzie Wootton Storms (Harvey), and many others who have called her mom over the years. Father, J.C. Bussell; siblings, Carol (Paul) Hanson, Annie (Gary) Brown, Kevin (Marlo) Meno, Keith (Kim) Bussell. She also leaves behind 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, who all thought they were her favorite. She will be laid to rest with her special companion and favorite “other child” Rosie, her little 15-year-old Shih Tzu. Preceded in death by her mother Zola; her husband Dale Kent Hunsaker; and her beloved son Steven Derek Riddle (Stevie). 

She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2015, and wanted to make sure women were made aware of this deadly disease even if it means just saving one life. She wanted to thank all who came to visit in her final days and wants you to know she loves you all. She wants to thank the Utah Cancer Specialist, IMC and Harmony Hospice for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or to a family that has been affected by this tragic disease. We could not have asked for a better wife, mother, sister, or grandma. We will love and miss you until we meet again. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. Funeral services will be held at the Grantsville 7th Ward, 415 W. Apple St., Grantsville, Utah, on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at 1 p.m. Prior visitation will be held the same day from 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery. 

“We had a good ride ole’ girl” – Love George

Walter (Walt) Charles Wickham passed away quietly at his home at the age of 96 Dec. 14, 2018. Walt was born Nov. 30, 1922, in Tekamah, Nebraska, to Leon Dewey Wickham and Vail Loretta Spanton Wickham. He grew up in Tekamah and attended Tekamah High School. During his high school years he participated on many sports teams, such as playing fullback in football, first baseman in baseball, and guard in basketball. In 1942, at the age of 19, he joined the U.S. Navy where he was assigned to the VC8 Squadron in Astoria, Oregon, and later was assigned to the VC15, spending 33 months aboard the U.S.S. Solomons; his main mission was hunting submarines in the south Atlantic. While in the service he was assigned to Blimp Squadron Twelve in New York. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Walt worked as a carpenter and a bartender in Omaha, Nebraska and then moved to Utah to work in the U.S. Civil Service from 1952-1977 when he retired from the Tooele Army Depot.

Walt married Rebecca Harding on Aug. 27, 1946, and they raised three sons, Walter Charles II (Wally), Donald Dewey, and Jerry Ray. In the early 1960s Walt got involved in rodeo and was instrumental in promoting Utah High School Rodeo. In 1973 he was President of the National High School Rodeo Association. Walt also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Walt is survived by his three sons who reside in Utah: Wally (Margery) of Tooele, Dewey (Jenny) of St. George, and Jerry (Carla) of Grantsville; his grandchildren, Cody Wickham, Holly Sedgwick, Heidi (Russ) Pratt, Dustin Wickham, Sarah (Mike) Wagner, and Spencer Wickham; his great-grandchildren, Ashton Anthony, Robert Anthony, Sighli Wickham, Garret Pratt, Cooper Pratt, Quincy Pratt, Jett Pratt, Brianna Wagner, Halley Wagner, and Dylon Wagner; his sister Opal Peters; special friend and companion LaNile Bracken; neighbor and friend LuAnn VonHatten, who he thought of as a daughter. Walt was preceded in death by his wife Becky, granddaughter Heather Wickham, father Leon Wickham, mother Vail Wickham, brother Dewey Wickham, and sisters Loretta Petersen and DeMeryce Gunderson.

There will be a visitation at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. and again Friday, Dec. 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow the Friday visitation at the Tooele City Cemetery in Tooele, Utah. After the interment family and friends are invited to join the Wickham family for a luncheon at the Tooele Bit and Spur Clubhouse, 240 W. 500 North in Tooele.

The Wickham family wishes to thank Cherylynn Miller and Canyon Home Care & Hospice for providing care and comfort to our dad and consideration of the family’s needs.

Gerry passed away Dec. 11, 2018, while on a visit to see family. She was born Nov. 14, 1938, to Alfonso and Viola Epley. 

She was preceded in death by her husband James, parents, son James, and daughter Mary. 

She is survived by sons Robert (Monique), and Randy (Mariea); daughters Charlotte (Phillip), and Sally, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Service were held in Tacoma, Washington. Family graveside service in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Beth Ann Webster Walton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Dec. 18, 2018, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 73.

She was born in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 19, 1945, to Floyd and Alice Webster. She graduated from Park City High School. She married the love of her life, Jerry Kay Walton, on Oct. 23, 1964. Together they raised three beautiful children.

Beth had many hobbies she enjoyed, including baking, bowling, softball, and trips to Wendover.

She is survived by her sister, Doris LaFay of Kamas, Utah, her husband Jerry Walton, and children Larry, Theresa, and Anna. Also survived by grandchildren Colby, Sherry, Brandon, Tyson, Tyler, and Nicholas, and great-grandchildren Greyson, Eisley, Lily Carla, and Brent.

Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Dalton Hoopes Funeral Home, 50 W. Main St., Grantsville, Utah, followed with burial in the Grantsville City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Online memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.

June 19, 1937 – Dec. 17, 2018

This is the story of Robert “Bob” Henry Colledge. Bob was a handsome, fun, loving man that was loved, cherished, and will be missed. Our “Papa,” “Potter” that we liked to call him, was an amazing father, husband/caregiver to our mom while she was alive and an avid sports fan like no other.

Dad’s story starts June 10, 1937, the oldest child to W.H. “Bud” Colledge and Emily Louise Battison Colledge. Dad was born and raised in Tooele, Utah. Dad was a natural athlete since youth; he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He was chosen to tryout with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the MLB when he was just a junior in high school. The Pittsburgh Pirates wanted him to come back for another tryout; however, things happened in Dad’s life which made it impossible for him to make it to the second tryout. There’s no doubt in our minds that if he would have been able to make it to that tryout his career would have been in baseball. Dad graduated from Tooele High School in 1955. After high school, Dad continued to play baseball for Tooele City League for several years and went on to win championships.

Dad married in January 1955 and had three children; Sandy, Randy, and Paul. They later divorced. Dad married our mother, Shirlene York, on Feb. 1, 1960, in Magna, Utah. They were married for 57 years.

Dad actively served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966, and spent part of his duty as a payroll specialist at the Headquarters Company in Germany.

Dad worked for the U.S. Postal Service, both before and after serving his country and achieved the position of Tooele Postmaster for several years before exploring other career opportunities. Throughout the remainder of his career, he held several management and leadership positions at Ralph Parsons, National Lead, Amax, and MagCorp, retiring in 2001 to spend more time with family and friends. 

Dad was an active member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and was the State Esquire from 1971-1972, and Exalted Ruler of the Tooele BPOE #1673 from 1974-1975. Over the years he contributed to many efforts, including Hoop Shoot, building Camp Wapiti, Hides for Veterans, Christmas charities, and making a Santa and reindeer set for Tooele City to be displayed at the park on Main and Vine. Dad later became a member of the Tooele Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2031 as well. 

Dad was very compassionate in always wanting to help others; he did a lot of charity work throughout his life from his time as the Tooele Postmaster, Exalted Ruler and continuing up to when he was in Willow Springs earlier this year by buying and giving the residents muffins or other small essentials that they needed.  

Dad was an avid sports fan; he loved betting on and watching football, basketball, and baseball, especially the Chicago Bears, Utah Jazz, Mom’s Minnesota Vikings, and the Utah Utes. He loved spending time with family and friends, taking trips to Wendover and Idaho for lottery tickets. 

Loved ones that cleared the path for dad, are Mom, his parents and sister Sandra. Loved ones that will miss him until they meet again are his daughters, Janice (Ron) Wegner, and Monica (Eric) Spangle; grandchildren, Derek (Annie) Hansen, Hillaree (Mike) Harrison, Chazz Gustin, and Jon (Cindy) Wegner; nine great-grandchildren and highly anticipated twins on the way; and siblings, Ken, and Kris.

And so the story goes on until we see our Papa/Potter again. We love you and miss you.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St. in Tooele, where viewings will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday at noon. Online condolences welcomed at www.tatemortuary.com.

Allan Frank Martin passed away Dec. 17, 2018, at his home in Roy, Utah. His service will be held Jan. 4, 2019, at Tate Mortuary. A full obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For further information contact Tate Mortuary 435-882-0676.

Lawrence Martin Deegan (Larry), known as Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Friend, was born July 25, 1942, in Edgerton, Wisconsin, and passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2018, in Erda, Utah, from complications due to esophageal cancer. 

Larry was the son of Frank Wilbert Deegan and Marion Ethel Boyer. Larry grew up in Wisconsin working on the family farm. He was active in 4-H, winning a trophy for tractor maintenance and was chosen to spend six weeks with the 4-H exchange program in Colorado. He graduated from Johnson Creek High School, class of 1960, where he lettered in football. He married Shirley Ann Landgraf and together they had Dee Ann and Lu Ann. They later divorced. He was married to Bobbie Ann Frank and was later divorced. 

After graduating from an electrical program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Union 494 (IBEW). His career took him and his family from Wisconsin to Maryland, Florida, Texas and finally to Utah.  

After retiring in 2002, he spent his summers in Aurora, Utah, and winters in Bouse, Arizona. He loved horseback riding, beginning with his first horse “Squint,” and continued riding throughout his life, enjoying many mountain trips with his friends, Dennis Mason and Glen Lewis. Larry and his friends, Steve Luoma and Judy Brainerd, broke in several 4-wheelers discovering new trails and sites in Arizona during the winter months. He enjoyed hunting deer in Wisconsin and elk hunting in Utah. He had a passion for motorcycles beginning with his first Triumph in the 1960s to his full dress Harley Davidson’s in the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. He never shirked from a motorcycle road trip, making several trips from coast-to-coast, visiting Sturgis, South Dakota, and Daytona Beach, Florida, a time or two. 

He participated in the National Pony Express Association annual re-ride for several years, with his grandson, Raymond. He enjoyed riding the route, east or west, in the deserts or mountains, while carrying the mail.

Larry is survived by: daughters, Dee Ann Marie (Scott) Parry and LuAnn Sue Olson;  grandchildren, Raymond (Holli) Miles, Melissa (Sunne) Couvrette, Jo Dee (Skylar) Morrill, Mike (Cierra) Johnson, Connor Olson and Landon Olson; great-grandchildren, Drey, Kye and Kash Couvrette, Taytum Johnson, Oak Morrill and Amanda Parry. 

His siblings include: Joyce (Lou) Marot, Cindy Deegan and Brian (Kimberly) Deegan, as well as his beloved nieces and nephews, Francis (Joe) Deegan, Peter (Vicky) Duchrow, Vicki Duchrow (Rusty Smith), Travis Arends, Penny (Brian) George, Leslie (Ryan) Velderman and Margie Marot.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marion; nephew, James Paul Deegan; and great-granddaughter, Brylee Ann Couvrette.

A service will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele, on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, beginning with a viewing from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. and followed by a memorial service at 12 p.m. Interment to be held at the Tooele City Cemetery following the service.

Many thanks to the kind and talented doctors and staff at the Huntsman Cancer Center and to Jackie Warner for her sweet and enduring hospice care.