Clarence Orlando Hansen was born Jan. 23, 1931, in Logan, Utah, to Lloyd Herbert and Lucy May (Kunz) Hansen. Clar passed away peacefully in Tooele, Utah, surrounded by family Feb. 23, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Elkington Hansen; children, Jerry (Suzie), Kathryn (Matt deceased), Ed (Barbara), Doug, Ron (Susan), Jon (Barb), Alan (Debbie), and Larry (Carolyn); brothers, Dee and Gordon (Anita); 33 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by siblings, Larue, Eldon, Lucy Mae, Jay, Idonna, Gwen, Darlene, Ron; and two grandchildren.

He grew up in Lewiston, Utah, and graduated from North Cache High School. He faithfully served an LDS mission in Long Beach, California, served in the U.S. Army (Korean conflict), and married the love of his life Jan. 6, 1953. Clar and Ruth shared 66 years of love, service, and unity.

He worked many jobs in his life, chiefly mechanic and owner of Clar’s Auto Center. Dad enjoyed a lifetime of scouting (Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit) and serving the community with love and care for all. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding many callings (Seventy, Bishop, and especially serving the youth). After retirement, Ruth and Clar served in the Leeds England Mission fulfilling a lifetime dream. They also enjoyed many years serving together in the Salt Lake Temple. Dad endured to the end.

A viewing will be held Friday, March 1, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary 110 S. Main St., Tooele. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Tooele 4th Ward building, 192 W. 200 South, with a viewing prior from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. 

Clifford “Kip” Crocker passed away Feb. 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kip was born Nov. 5, 1943, in Kingfield, Maine, to Leland and Ethel (Witham) Crocker and graduated from Mt. Abram High School. He attended business school until he was drafted to serve stateside in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. 

During Kip’s time in the service, he met and married Louise Kindred. They had three children and were divorced after 25 years of marriage. Kip later married Jackie Orton, who preceded him in death.

Kip spent many years as a skilled carpenter, taking great pride in his concrete finishing and other carpentry skills. His latest work included the remodeling of several schools throughout the Salt Lake Valley with Hughes Construction.

Dad enjoyed NASCAR, often making us turn on the TV while he was helping us with household tasks so that he could hear it from the room in which he was working, which almost always resulted in him putting the task off until the next weekend so that he could enjoy the race. He was also an avid pool player, and enjoyed hunting for quite a few years. 

Kip is survived by his children, Eric (Natalie) Crocker, Tina (Kelly) Kirkham and Theresa (Doug) Guard; his siblings, Roswell Crocker, Pat (Raymond) Meldrum, Lisa (Steve) Wills and Ellen Crocker; and seven grandchildren, Robby, Jess, Allix, Quincy, Morgan, Nicole, and Macy.  

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Salt Lake Veterans Heathcare System, Highland Cove Assisted Living, his entire care team at Superior Home Care & Hospice, and the amazing staff in Quail Hollow hall at Mt. Olympus Care Center. 

In honoring Kip’s wishes, no services will be held. We suggest you raise a Budweiser in his memory during your next friendly gathering – he would be honored.

Leone Gates, age 92, passed away peacefully Feb. 21, 2019, at Rocky Mountain Care – Willow Springs nursing home in Tooele, Utah. He was born Sept. 8, 1926, in Escalante, Utah, to William Henry and Lily Nathalie Pratt Gates. Leone married Shirley Arthur on June 6, 1947, in Sandy, Utah, and made their home in Tooele where they raised their three children.

In 1944, at the age of 17, Leone joined the U.S. Navy. After graduating from special training, he was deployed to the South Pacific on the USS Collingsworth. He retired from the Navy Seabees with 20 years of service and was discharged with full honors. He then worked for Tooele Army Depot for 30 years. After retiring from the depot, he worked at Carr Fork, Mercur and the Great Salt Lake Shrimping Company.

Leone is survived by his son, Mike Gates (Liz); daughter, Shellie Kelsey (Samuel); daughter-in-law, Elaine Gates; brother, Pratt Gates (Arcola); six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley; son Jeffrey; grandson Justin Gates; great-grandson Jayson Robert Corporon; and sisters Valeen, Viola and Lois.

A visitation will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, on Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019, from 11 a.m. to noon. Interment will follow at the St. John Cemetery.  

The family wants to give a special thanks to the many caretakers at Rocky Mountain Care – Willow Springs for their compassionate care they provided to Leone.

Howard Dale Walbeck passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at his home in Lake Point. Dale was born April 21, 1937, to Howard Leslie Walbeck and June Yardley in Pioche, Nevada.

Dale was the oldest of six siblings and enjoyed his role as big brother. Dale spent his early years in California, Nevada, and Utah, and graduated from Beaver High School in 1955.

Dale served in the Army during the Vietnam era in Texas. After returning to Utah, Dale started work at Utah Sand and Gravel (later Monroc) as a carpenter. His sister, Carol, introduced him to one of her roommates (Merna) and they started dating.

Dale and Merna were married Dec. 28, 1964, in Granger, Utah. They made their home for many years in Rose Park. On Sept. 21, 1969, they were blessed with their first son, David Leslie Walbeck. On Aug. 14, 1972, they were blessed with their second son, Brian Dale Walbeck.  

They raised their family in Rose Park. Dale medically retired from Monroc in 1988 due to diabetes complications. He enjoyed having more time to work on projects. He was an accomplished woodworker and carpenter. He followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father.

After Merna’s parents passed away, Dale and Merna moved to Lake Point where they spent the remainder of their lives. 

Dale is survived by his sons, David Leslie Walbeck (Rebecca) of Lake Point, Brian Dale Walbeck (Becky) of Tooele; grandchildren, Teisha and Emmersen; brothers Ray (Annalue) Walbeck of Beaver, Ralph (Marilyn) Walbeck of Beaver, Blake (Penny) Walbeck of Richfield, and Lois (Craig) Willden of Beaver. He is also survived by brothers- and sisters-in-law and many special nieces and nephews that he loved to torment and tease.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carol.

A viewing and family visitation will be held Saturday, March 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Point LDS Chapel, 1366 Canyon Road, Lake Point, Utah. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m.

Interment will take place Monday, March 4, in the Mt. View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah at noon.

Rhylinn Wood of Grantsville, daughter of Cynthia Wood and Kenyon Kinnersley, passed away March 3, 2019. A full obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For service information please visit www.tatemortuary.com or call Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

Ruby June Campbell Keene passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2019, at the age of 82. She was born June 9, 1936, in Tooele, Utah, to John Thomas Campbell and Beulah Marie Mason. Ruby graduated from Tooele High School in 1955, and in 1956 she married Norman H. Keene (later divorced) who was a member of the United States Air Force. 

Ruby gave birth to five children, with Thomas passing away at birth. Her children are Cindy Keene Barney, John Eddie Keene, David Allen Keene, and Lisa Marie Keene. While in the Air Force, Ruby and her children lived in many locations around the world including Wisconsin, Hawaii, Alabama, Germany, Arizona, Illinois, the Philippines, Nebraska, and finally back to Grantsville, Utah. 

She worked for many years as a telephone operator and other positions at the Tooele Army Depot. Ruby was a lover of animals and pets, both dogs and cats and had many over the years. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley, enjoyed learning about history, and keeping up on politics as a devout Democrat and supporter of Barack Obama. She was a friend to many people over the years, and seemed to know nearly everyone in Tooele and Grantsville. After retiring from the army depot, she enjoyed traveling around the U.S. with her dear friend and sister-in-law Joan, including many trips to Wendover, which she enjoyed very much. 

Ruby had many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly, always making sure to send birthday cards, and spoil them with candy and gifts. She vowed to one day win the lottery and make sure they would all be set for life. 

Ruby is survived by her brother, Dunk Campbell; sister-in-law, Verna Campbell; her four children; her nieces, nephews and grandchildren; countless friends; and her beloved cat, KitCat. 

A celebration of her life is planned for spring or summer 2019 with details to be announced in coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to a local animal shelter to pass on Ruby’s love of animals.

Jan. 25, 1943 – Feb. 23, 2019

Saundra (Herzog) Smith, 76, passed away Feb. 23, 2019, in Brush, Colorado. She was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Logan, Utah, to Joseph and Arvlyn Herzog.

Saundra moved to Tooele, Utah, when she was three years old where she spent her school years and met her husband Don. After marrying Don in September 1964, Saundra and Don moved to Colorado where they made their home with their children. In between raising a family and working, she mostly enjoyed cross stitching, playing cards with family and friends, and reading. 

She had 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The times she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special for Saundra. She kept a personal tradition going, as long as she could, of cross stitching a blanket for her great-grandchildren when they were born.

Saundra is survived by her sisters Natalie Medina (Junior) and Kathy Jolley (Jeff); and her children, Scott (Paula) and Cindy Massey (Brooks). She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Arvlyn Herzog; brother, Varnell; sisters, JoAnn Huffman, Margene Parish and Patricia Hall; her husband Don; and son Douglas.

1931-2019

Billie Jeanne passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Retreat at Sunbrook in St. George, Utah, at the age of 87, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, due to incidents of old age. She did have to fight a struggling battle for many years trying to stay with us, but she finally had to let go. She was born April 7, 1931, in Lake Point, Utah, to Willard and Norma Hammond. She married her handsome, strong husband, Marvin Gunther, on Sept. 24, 1949. He was a World War II Veteran. 

Billie graduated from Brigham Young University with BS and MA degrees in education. She was a wonderful, sought out, 3rd grade teacher. She taught school for 20 years in the Alpine School District, Orem, Utah. She is remembered for getting all the children in her class to sing a solo and use a microphone. She had a way with giving the children enough confidence to perform at their very best. They did productions all over Utah. Billie also taught piano lessons for many years. She was an extremely gifted musician. She played many instruments, including the piano, bagpipes, accordion, flute and many more. She was responsible for many church talent shows and plays. Billie made sure her own children were very involved with the road shows, and other productions. Even when her own children were grown, she had a way to involve her family in many productions, such as the family precious moments production. Even the grandchildren performed the musical numbers professionally. 

Billie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a full-time mission with Marvin in the St. George Temple, visitor center, and historical sites mission. One of her favorite places was Fairview Canyon where she enjoyed camping, fishing and being with her family. Everyone enjoyed the campouts at Fairview. Billie was a great cook; friends and family always loved to have a meal with her. After a good meal, everyone went to the ping-pong table where Billie was the champ! She had a great wit and her dry sense of humor will be missed by all. 

Billie is survived by five children: Kevyn (Jerry) VanLehn, Kurt Gunther, Scott (Vicki) Gunther, Amy Claflin and Tadd (Kara) Gunther; her sisters, Shawnee, Karen and Jenny; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, and son Bret Gunther. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

On Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2019, after a long struggle with cancer, Don Lillie, age 70, passed away in his home.

Don was born in Cairo, Georgia, to Edwin and Beradene Lillie, the first of two children. He married Sandy and raised two children, Jeremy and Marhya. He later divorced and married Donna. Their “children” consisted of three dogs: Lucy, Mimi, and Dexter.

Don was a very passionate person and it showed in every endeavor he undertook. He had a love for mining, especially underground mining, and liked to share that love with as many people as he could. He was well known in the community as a local business owner and associated with many of the fraternal organizations.

Don had a knack for BBQ, able to turn a simple meat into a chef’s creation. He was famous for traveling to off-the-chart places and taking the longest “short cuts.”

Don is survived by his wife, Donna; his two children, Jeremy (Jennifer), Marhya (Albert); and five grandchildren, Ethan, Caleb, Aiden, Emmersen, and Ruby.

In lieu of a funeral service, there will be a private “Celebration of Life” at a later date.

June 7, 1951 – March 5, 2019

It is with love, gratitude and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Ron passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tooele, Utah, on March 5, 2019. He was born June 7, 1951, to F. Deris (Butch) Porter and Donna Dalton Porter in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ron lived his entire life in Tooele. He was a member of the LDS Church and earned his Duty to God Award. He attended Tooele High School where he was a member of the track and field team, graduating in 1969. He attended Weber State in Ogden, Utah, where he was a member of the horse roping team.

At the time of his passing he was working for MPE in Grantsville, Utah, as a dispatcher. Ron loved being in the outdoors, in the mountains, and at his cabin. He loved to hunt, camp, fish, and ride horses, but his greatest love was his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and they adored him. From the age of 19, Ron was a lifetime Volunteer of the Tooele City Fire Department. 

Ron is survived by his daughter, Rhonda (Brandon) Plute; his son, Duane (Leean) Porter; his love and partner, Paula Lund; his mom, Donna Porter Johnson; his sister, Carolyn (Rick) Bevan; his grandchildren, Nova Porter, Blaydon Plute, Jax Plute, Andrew (Rachel) Porter, Colby Porter, Larissa Porter; his nieces, Staci (Ryan) Richards, Janene (Bryan) Eubank, Michelle Johnson; and many other step-children. He was preceded in death by his father; his brother, Allen Porter; his brother-in-law, Dave Johnson; and beloved cousins.

Ron loved everyone he knew, and anyone that knew him loved, adored, and admired him. He was a friend to everyone he met.

A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah, on Friday, March 8, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 11 a.m., at the Tooele Stake Center, 253 S. Second East, Tooele, Utah, with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

“Jean” Draper, a long-time resident of the Tooele area, died March 6, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born as a coal miner’s daughter Feb. 8, 1933, in Park City, Utah.

In 1967 Jean moved to Tooele, Utah, where she quickly joined the Tooele Civic League through the encouragement of her aunt, Ruby Roberts. Highlights of her community service were many. One of those she was most proud of was receiving a certificate listing her in the Library of Congress Bicentennial Edition for Outstanding Community Leaders. She also was honored as Club Woman of the Year by the Tooele Civic League as well as Club Women of the Year by the Utah General Federation of Women’s Clubs. All who knew Jean know she was always “living the volunteer spirit every day.”

Though accomplishments were many, her devotion was to her husband and children. In 1954, she married her “Forever Sweetheart,” and was blessed to have spent 64 years with her love, Ivan Draper. In 1965 they solemnized their marriage in the Salt Lake LDS Temple where they were sealed to each other and their children, for all time and eternity.

Jean loved good food, socializing with everyone, and had a great sense of humor. She will be well remembered for her devilish smile whenever she played one of her practical jokes on someone, her childlike laugh and blushing when as she told you a joke. She truly wiggled while waiting for your reaction. For those of you who did fall for one of her pranks, you will be blessed with this memory. They were delivered in kindness and fun to those she loved the most. Jean was truly blessed in life. She said it best upon her retirement at age 72 as a successful Realtor for the Tooele County Board of Realtors for many, many years; “The time has arrived for me. Some people try to turn back their odometer. Not me! I want people to know why I look this way. I have traveled a long road and some of the road was not paved, but what a wonderful trip, made possible by all you great people.”

Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Draper, and is now in his loving arms. She is survived by their children: Alan Draper, Karen Bush (Larry), Debra Mondragon, Elmer (deceased), Claudia Draper-Garrett, Julie Watts; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; her sister, Connie DeYott, Don (deceased); as well as her nieces, nephews and cousins. 

A visitation will be held Monday, March 11, 2019, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Tate Mortuary. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m.

Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice, Cottage Glenn, and her devoted daughter and niece, Karen Bush and Denyse Deyott, for all your loving care.

“My life’s been full, I’ve savored much. Good friends, good times, and loved-one’s touch.”

Nov. 20, 2018 – March 3, 2019

Rhylinn Aroha Wood returned to heaven March 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving parents and family.

Rhylinn was born Nov. 20, 2018, to Cynthia Wood and Kenyon Kinnersley. She was eager to make her appearance in this world as she arrived nearly a month before her due date. She came home on Thanksgiving Day to her overjoyed family and friends, waiting with open arms to snuggle their new “little peanut.” Rhylinn’s favorite activities were spending time with her devoted family and her daily bath time with her mommy. She also loved Delta airplane rides with her daddy, her adorable baby elephant-themed nursery, and her uncle Taylor’s weekly basketball games. She was the cutest tiny girl and would often be fought over and passed around by all her adoring fans.

During her brief time on this earth, Rhylinn brightened the lives of all those around her with her sweet smiles, laughs, and snuggles. She was such a pleasant, good-natured baby and was her mommy and daddy’s little princess. Rhylinn was blessed and surrounded by so many who loved and took care of her, especially her ever-supportive Grantsville family. 

Rhylinn is survived by her parents; grandparents Brent and Tania Wood; uncle Taylor Wood; aunt Abigail Wood; great-grandparents Eugene and Eileen Wood; grandparents Douglas Kinnersley, Tamra Riley, and Amanda Kinnersley; aunt Natasha Kinnersley; uncles Wells, Calvin, Connor, and Lincoln Kinnersley; great-grandparents Joyce Kinnersley, Debra McGee, Norris Kay Johnson, and Donna Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from her Wood, Wihongi, and Kinnersley families.  She left a lasting memory of sweetness, joy, and love in all of their lives. She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents Barney and Barbara Wihongi; grandma Desiree Kinnersley; and great-grandparents Jean Johnson, Russell Blair Kinnersley, and Richard McGee.

The prior visitation will be held on Monday, March 11, from 9 – 10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 115 E. Cherry St., Grantsville, Utah. The interment will follow at Grantsville City Cemetery, 370 W. Main St., Grantsville. 

For those who wish to contribute, Rhylinn Wood has a donation account at America First Credit Union set up in her name and a GoFundMe account set up under Baby Rhylinn Wood.

Dr. Alma J. DeLaMare, 94, passed away in Tooele, Utah. He was born Jan. 26, 1925, to Alma J. DeLaMare and Persie Whitehouse.

After graduating from Tooele High School in 1943, Dr. DeLaMare spent three years in the Navy during World War II. Upon returning to Tooele, he married Colleen Stewart on Aug. 9, 1946. Then it was on to four years at the University of Utah where he made the decision to become a dentist. He then attended Western Reserve Dental School in Cleveland, Ohio, for an additional four years. He returned to Tooele and opened his dental practice Aug. 9, 1955. He had a successful 36-year career before retiring in July of 1991. He continued keeping up his dental skills donating his time to the Donated Dental Clinic in Salt Lake City and Healthy Smiles in Tooele.

Jay lived on a small farm where he raised many quarter horses and dogs. He was an avid member of the Tooele Bit and Spur Club and could be seen cooking hamburgers during rodeos and events. In 2006 he was honored as the Bit and Spur Grand Marshall.

Jay was committed to the act of preservation. Both preserving the history of Tooele County and the mountain habitat so riders could enjoy the grand environment. He worked with the Tooele Historical Society, Sons of the Utah Pioneers, and Back Country Horseman.

Jay was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a faithful home teacher and attended the temple regularly.

Jay had a great love for his family. He taught his granddaughters how to ride horses and always was taking them on new adventures.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Ron) Shubert; granddaughter, Kelli (Brian) McCarthy; granddaughter, Nichole Ratcliffe (Nicholaus Smith); and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 11 a.m., with a prior viewing from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., at the Tooele South Stake Center, 1025 Southwest Dr., Tooele, Utah. Interment will be held at the Tooele City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Willow Springs, Cottage Glen, and Dr. Ted Shultz for the kind and compassionate care of Jay. 

William Craig Henwood passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, while doing what he loved most, racing his bike. He was born April 26,1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Henwood and Kristine (Stromberg) Johnson. He moved to Colorado when he was in grade school. He graduated from Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. He served in the Air Force and was active duty for eight years. He met and married Mimi in the Air Force and gained a sweet son Joey who he was proud to raise and call his own. Together they had a beautiful daughter, Krystiana. Later divorced. He met his soulmate, Angela, in 2018 and gained a beautiful daughter, Abby. They were married on Feb. 3, 2019. Their time together was not enough.

Craig worked as an Air Traffic Controller in Kansas. He had a great love for life and a sense of humor to go with it. He enjoyed racing his bicycle, watching movies, especially Star Wars, fishing, and most of all being with family and friends. Craig was a major presence in the cycling community in Kansas. He was an incredible friend and supporter. Everyone who knew him felt like number one. Being around him made you want to be your best. He is truly one of a kind and irreplaceable. Craig is survived by his parents, six siblings, three children, many aunts, uncles and cousins in Utah, Colorado and Kansas, and of course his St. Bernard, Dude.

Gaylord (Gale) Chapin, 76, died in Bountiful, Utah. He was born in Emporium, Pennsylvania to Verna Kondek. He served in the U.S. Army for 30 years and was a Vietnam War veteran. Children: James (Kimberly), and honorary son Grady Orr. Grandchildren: Kallie Bug Jones and Caeleb Chapin. Full obituary at www.premierfuneral.com

Robert Eldon Feuerbach passed away March 18, 2019. A full obituary will appear in the  Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin.

Carol Jean Lassen, age 75, passed away March 15, 2019. A full obituary will appear in Thursday’s edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For service information please call Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676.

Our beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, Janet Shirley Pulley Kummer, age 75, returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1943, in San Fernando, California, to Dean Joseph and Gladys Mecham Pulley. She married Duane LeGrand Kummer on June 5, 1964, in the Salt Lake Temple.  

Mom grew up in Strawberry, Utah, and attended Duchesne High School. She spent a lot of time at the home of her Grandma Mecham, whom she dearly loved. She later moved to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. Mom was employed at LDS Hospital where she married her boss and love of her life. They would send love letters through the hospital messaging tube system, hoping they would get to the right person. Their love for each other was shown in every action for nearly 55 years. 

Mom and dad raised their family in West Jordan, where they lived in the same home for 44 years. It was there that they taught their children the values of compassion, hard work, and service. They later moved to Grantsville to spoil their grandkids and help teach them the same values. Every grandchild loved to talk to grandma; they knew that her love was unconditional. 

The legacy of mom’s life was her family. She was a devoted mom who was eager to participate in any activity her children were involved in, from PTA President to the most enthusiastic side-line cheerleader. She adored her grandchildren, and they adored her. She enjoyed traveling in the motorhome, usually with family, to church history and historical sites. Nauvoo was a particular favorite of hers.

Mom had an unwavering testimony of the Gospel. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings in Primary, Young Women’s, and Relief Society, and made life-long friends. Mom loved family history and spent years researching her family and learning about their life stories.  

She is survived by her husband, Duane; son, Brian (Laura) Kummer; daughter, Tami (Bob) Chambers; daughter, Christy (Ryan) Wangsgard; grandsons, Andrew and Coy; granddaughters, Madison, Ashley, Alyssa, Whitney, Courtney, Lindsey, and Mailey; great-grandson, Luke; sisters, Coleen (Don) Layton, Launa (Kevin) Smith, Pam Kent, and Jackie (Rick) Thomas; brother, Kenneth (Paula) Ivie; brother-in-law, Glenn Kummer; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was welcomed back to her heavenly home by her son, Jeff Kummer; sister, Patsy Pulley; parents; stepfather, Ken Ivie; parents-in-law Ralph and Beatrice Kummer; and brothers-in-law, Ricky Kent and LaMar Kummer.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 20, at 11 a.m., at the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry St., Grantsville. Viewings will be held Tuesday, March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, March 20, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., also at the stake center. Interment will take place at Redwood Memorial Estates in West Jordan, Utah, under the care of Dalton-Hoops Funeral Home. 

Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com

LaVona May Levingston Gladden Porter, of Grantsville, passed away March 20, 2019. A full obituary will appear in the next edition of the Transcript Bulletin. Services under the direction of Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.

Carol Jean Lassen, 75, was welcomed to heaven by a host of departed family and friends, late on the evening of March 15, 2019. She was born June 24, 1943, to Virgil Charles and Florence La Von Ingram in Ravenna, Ohio. She married Andrew Jay Lassen on Sept. 21, 1962, in the Manti, Utah, LDS Temple and was blessed with three children: David, Julie, and Shawna. Carol was unfailingly kind and loving and she was very much loved by anyone and everyone who knew her. A true “fifties” gal, she loved Coca-Cola, diners, oldies music, and the USA. She could twirl a baton like a pro, but couldn’t help spilling on herself every time she ate (only passing on one of those attributes to her family). She was a spark of joy and strength to all who knew her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two of her children, David and Shawna; and her special friend, Glen. She leaves behind her daughter, Julie (Rick); and her sister, Ann (Val); as well as fifteen grandchildren; eleven (soon to be twelve) great-grandchildren; not to mention hundreds of teapots. 

Funeral services will be Monday, March 25, 2019, 11 a.m., at the Tooele 4th Ward building, 192 W. 200 South. A viewing will be held at 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Tooele City Cemetery immediately following the funeral.

I love you mom! I look forward to the day I see you again!! Deeply heartfelt thanks to the Tooele EMS, Tooele City PD and Mountain West Medical Center ED for their valiant efforts. You all went way above and beyond!