Karl Christensen, 72, from Nevada, passed away on Feb. 28, 2015 at the Highland Manor. Karl was born in Park City, Utah, to Owen and Louise Workman Christensen on July 6, 1942. Karl grew up and attended high school in Tooele, Utah. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at Utah State University. Karl had a great sense of humor that he enjoyed sharing with family and friends. Karl’s love of sports (boating, golf, wrestling, motorcycles and racquetball) drove him to become a wrestling coach in Ogden. After teaching high school math, he went to work for Hughes Aircraft, where he worked on missile-launching systems for tanks. Afterwards, Karl moved on to work for Eaton Kenway, where he designed and programmed automated warehouses. At the time of his passing, Karl was being cared for at Highland Manor. The family and friends give great thanks for their care. Karl is survived by his wife Patricia; stepchildren Brett (Penny) Cassell, Patrick (Kathy) Cassell and Patrick (Jeneil) Williams; a brother Fred (Karla) Christensen; sisters Virginia Danner and Evelyn Asmus; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Owen and Louise Christensen; son Samuel Christensen and daughter Tracy Hofheins. There will be a small graveside gathering followed by a luncheon for friends and family on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. in Tooele, Utah, at the Tooele City Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in their “Guest Book” at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.  

Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 2, 2015 in Grantsville, Utah. She was born January 22, 1938 in Tooele, Utah to Nathan and Eva Jones. She married Francis A. Warner on Feb. 22, 1963 in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised three children — Rebecca (Karl) Mortensen, Michael (Michelle) Warner and Matthew (Tobie) Warner. Clairene graduated from Tooele High, attended Utah State University, the Church College of Hawaii and graduated from Brigham Young University. She served as a missionary for the LDS Church in New Zealand where she immediately developed a lifelong love for the people and culture. She worked for many years at the Tooele Army Depot and Utah Housing Authority. Clairene loved her farm and the animals. She enjoyed waking up each morning and looking out over the lush green alfalfa fields, watching the cattle graze and her ducks swim. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Every visit to her home was an adventure for her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, brother Gary Jones, sister Julie Jones, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Francis and brothers Nathan and Phillip. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Grantsville 10th Ward, 81 Church St., Grantsville, Utah.  A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Special thanks to her friends at Pine Mountain Hospice and the entire staff at Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living Center for their loving care.

Danialle McManus passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2015. She is now having a special reunion with her Grandpa Les, cracking jokes and getting teased. She was born on Sept. 12, 1984 to her parents, Leslie and Kirk McManus. Danialle was the mother of three children, Kayden, 13, Kameron, 9, and Kayzley, 2. Danialle was a sweet, caring and loving person to everyone she met. She was a kind hearted, beautiful angel. When she was born, she made the world a more beautiful place. We are all truly blessed to know her and have her in our lives. She is survived by her three beautiful children, her loving soulmate E. J. Wysong; her parents, Kirk and Leslie McManus; three brothers, Brandon (Stacy) McManus, Eric McManus and Casey (Lisa) Dorman; sisters, Melissa (Chris) Passey and Misti (Mike) Emling; her grandmother, Eileen Volberg; aunt Susan (Tim) Petroff; uncle Mike (Carolann) Volberg; aunt Sandy (Rick) Covello, many loving cousins, nieces and nephews, and very special friends. Preceded in death by grandfather Les Volberg and grandparents George and Joan McManus. Viewing services will be held on Monday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. Funeral services will follow starting at 1 p.m. Fly high my beautiful daughter / You made the world more beautiful / You are my precious angel / You were a ray of sunshine to all of us. I love you to the moon and back, Love, Mom.

Joe Anderson passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. Joe was born in 1964 to Robert and Phyllis Anderson. Raised in Colorado, he decided to settle in Utah. There he met the love of his life, Linda (Williams). Together they raised their son, Joshua. A huge fan of football, Joe enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles play. Joe was an excellent cook, sharing his fantastic chili with family members. Joe also enjoyed his friendships with Jason, Lenny Dale, Kevin and Mike. Joe shared many adventures with his best pal, Midnight. Preceded in death by his wife, Linda. Survived by sons, Joshua (Rachel) and Danny; mother-in-law, Henrietta; sisters-in-law, Dorothy, Debbie, Leslie; nieces and nephews, Ashley (Joey), Adam, Jordyn; great nephews, Ely and Peyton; aunts, uncles, cousins in Colorado, California, Illinois, Missouri and Utah. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2015 at Tooele City Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. 

Sunny passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife Mary Dawn Addams Deuel. His funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele, Utah.

Beth Louise Harwood passed away at her home in Magna, Utah, Feb. 12, 2015. She was born to Arthur and Nellie Gundry Harwood in Stockton, Utah. She is survived by her niece Kay McQuiddy of Tooele, Utah, Farrell and Peggy McQuiddy of Stockton, Utah, Randy Bennett of Arizona, Mike Bennett of Arizona and a great deal more of great nieces and nephews. Her love of the outdoors extended to but not limited to fishing, hunting, gardening, and camping in and around the mountains of Strawberry. She was always doing something for someone other than family. She was a member of the LDS church. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Arthur and Nellie Harwood and her sisters Ruby June Beaman, Oane and Maurice Manning McQuiddy, Mary Elizabeth Bennett, and her brothers Delbert (Lucky) Richard Beaman, Arthur Harwood, Farrell Harwood, and life long partner Edith “Edie” Smith. She will be truly missed.

In loving memory of our father, grandfather and friend, Charles (Chuck) Bowcutt, passed away at his home on March 9, 2015 after a courageous battle with a lingering illness. He was born on Oct. 2, 1940 to Veron and Margaret Bowcutt. He married Ginger in 1964 and later divorced. He married Karma in February 1985 and enjoyed 25 happy years together. Chuck is survived by his daughters: Angie (Paul) Pachal and Linda Cook, and three stepchildren: Tracy (Jody) Peterson; Leslie (Dave) Larson and Larry (Lori) Peterson; his sister, Sharon Morris, 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Karma and his two brothers, Ralph and Gordon Bowcutt. Chuck was in the service and retired Civil Servant, working all of those years at Dugway Proving Ground. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors and traveling in his motor home. He will be in our hearts always. No services will be held.

Cristy died at home following a long illness. She is survived by her husband Harry; mother Kathleen Reed; sister Patti Principe (Jeff); son Chad Austin (Lindsey); daughter Shanon Hunsaker (Dave); four grandkids, Angel, Jack, Madee and Leif; niece Jody Elton (Kelly); nephew Jared (Jessica). Preceded in death by father Kenneth King, brother Ronnie King and stepfather Jim Reed. Special thanks to Harmony Home Care and Hospice and Western Neurological & Associates. Cristy will be greatly missed. Please don’t send flowers.

Joseph L. Ajax of Folsom, California, passed away at age 72 on March 2, 2015. Joe was born in Tooele, Utah, and resided in California for the past 61 years. Loving husband of Diane Ajax. Cherished father of Darin (Sandi) Ajax, Bret (Lori) Ajax, Devin (Nicola) Ajax, Jennifer (Mark) Dundas and Ben (Kelsey) Ajax. Grandfather of Tiffany, Emmalee, Kylie, Joey, Lacey, Sara, Kathryn, Jonah, Whitney, Hannah and Ella. Services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Folsom 2nd Ward Chapel (5439 Main Ave., Orangevale, California). Friends are welcome for visitation Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10 a.m.-noon at Tate Mortuary (110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah) with interment following at Tooele City Cemetery, Utah. Price Funeral Chapel (6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, California, (916) 725-2109), directors. 

Myles S. Adams passed away peacefully March 8, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born April 30, 1924 to Sidney and Barbara in Montgomery, Alabama.  He was the youngest of three children, Olga Louise and Sidney (both deceased). He grew up fast, having to drop out of high school to help support the family during the Depression years. He married his one true love and soul mate Edna Pollard on Feb. 13, 1943. Only a month after marriage he was drafted into WWII. He served four years in the Army as a medic and M.P. He was stationed in South Africa, Italy and Fort Hood, Texas. After the war, he came home and pursued his career as a machinist and attended college to become an electrician. They have two children, Sherry (Richard) Hutsell and Wayne (Linda deceased). His career choices took him from Alabama to El Paso, Texas, and in 1974 to Grantsville, Utah. Myles loved working with his hands, in his spare time you would find him building in his wood shop or faceting and polishing rocks.  Myles retired from Amax in 1986. Then he and Edna toured the country in their motor home for a couple of years. Myles is survived by his wife of 72 years and his two children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Myles was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather; always there to take care of us with great advice, a quick sense of humor and a good tight hug. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Viewing to be held at Didericksen Memorial, 87 W. Main St., Grantsville, Utah, on Thursday, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. Graveside service Friday March 13, at 1 p.m. at Grantsville City Cemetery.

Our mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt Dolores A. Shields Fortin, age 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was a truly beautiful person. She was a friend to everyone and had the most beautiful smile that could light up the room. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Fortin; daughters Dawna (Lowell) Belnap and Nicole (Jason) Kerwood; son Glen Fortin; and grandchildren Brenndan (Elizabeth) Belnap, Alex and Talon Kerwood. Preceded in death by son Robert Troy, daughter Angela Rae, sister Janice Bryan and her parents Eldred and Orlene Shields. Services to be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Carr Fork/Lakeview ward, 2045 Churchwood Dr., Pine Canyon. Visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Buddy Jack Nielson (Handsome Jack) passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 8. Buddy was born on Dec. 22, 1935 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Joseph and Verna Nielson. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force and he later retired from the Tooele Army Depot. Always quick to remind you just how handsome he was, Jack brought a laugh and a smile to everyone he spoke to with his quick wit and dry delivery. He was very competitive by nature, which lead to his love of golfing, hunting and fishing. In his later years, he and his wife traveled the western U.S. in their motor home and wintered in Arizona. Buddy is survived by his wife, Connie (Davis); children. Caprice (Mike) Hopper, Brad Nielson, Jackie (Robert) Cox and Doug (Teri) Nielson; grandchildren, Cari (David) Neeley, Whitney (Blaine) Lynch, Schyler Cox, Scott Nielson, Shelbey (Devon) Cameron and Colton Nielson; great-grandchildren, Hayden Neeley, Aaron Neeley and Cameron Lynch; and his sister, Bonnie Jean Trudell. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Hiliary Siebert and CNS Hospice’s Andrea, Irene and Sharon. A visitation for friends and family will be held at Tate Mortuary on Friday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Utah Food Bank. 

Shane Christian Pratt, our dearest father, son, brother, Papa, uncle and friend, was born on July 13, 1971 in Dallas, Texas, and passed away on March 6, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Shane was constantly on his toes, lending an open hand to anyone in need whether they asked for it or not. He knew how to repair just about anything, and would give the shirt off of his back to a complete stranger. His heart was so full that he never stopped giving or caring for all those that surrounded him, and absolutely loved teaching his knowledge to people. Shane took pure pride in his four daughters and two granddaughters, assuring they had everything necessary including common sense. He was outnumbered by girls and loved every minute of it, always smiling that country-mile smile. He cherished his time spent with his nephews, considering them the sons he never had. Shane enjoyed fishing, hunting, exploring dirt roads and enjoying the outdoors with his loved ones. Working on automobiles and listening to music always gave him peace of mind. Music played a key part in Shane’s life, giving him the words when he couldn’t express them. He could not only name any song playing, but more often than not he could tell you the story behind it, and the person who wrote it. His love of music is part of the legacy he will be leaving behind. He will be remembered by his mother, Shiralee Pratt, and his siblings, Youlanda (Dan) James, Linda Hubbard, Laura Pratt-Deros, Sanoma (Steve) Burke, Richard (Rhonda) Pratt, Kenna (Mark) Bruno, Shari Buchanan, Ronald Pratt, Lisa Pratt and John Pratt. His legacy will be lived by his four daughters, Saige, Josey, Madison and Chesnie, as well his two beautiful granddaughters, Aynzlie and Lyrique. He is reunited with his father, Kenneth Pratt, his brothers, Kenny Pratt and Brett Sandberg, and his grandmother Madeline Nylund. We will see you on the other side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Clark 2nd LDS ward, 81 N. Church St., Grantsville. A viewing will be held Friday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral services, both at the ward. Burial will be in the Grantsville City cemetery. Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Parlor. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daltonhoopes.com.

Barbara Ann Smith DeLaMare was born Aug. 26, 1936 in Safford, Arizona and died March 7, 2015 in Thornton, Colorado. She is survived by husband Donald K. DeLaMare; children Kym (Rick) Hubert, Kayleen (John) Andrus, Gregory (Debbie) DeLaMare, Lisa (Jeff) Kwiatkowski and Tanya Brzezinski; grandchildren Courtney Gholson, Amber Hubert, Philip Andrus, Janae Robinson, Kyle Andrus, Kevin Andrus, Jacob Andrus, Macy Andrus, Kaisha DeLaMare, Austin DeLaMare, Bree DeLaMare, Lauren Kwiatkowski, Ryan Kwiatkowski, Eric Kwiatkowski, Stacia Norris, Braden Norris, Tara Norris and Emma Norris; great-grandchildren Tyler Gilliam, Tristan Gilliam, Taetym Gilliam and Claire Robinson. The funeral was held in Denver. Interment services will be in the Tooele City Cemetery at noon on Saturday, March 21, 2015 with a visitation the hour prior at Tate Mortuary. “Lead me into life eternal, By the gospel’s holy call/Let thy promise rest upon me, grant me ready strength for all. Father, all my heart I give thee; all my service shall be thine. Guide me as I search in weakness; let thy loving light be mine.”

Wendell “Red” Curtis Kirk, 87, passed away March 14, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. Red was born in Goshen, Utah, on Aug. 1, 1927, to Robert Evelyn and Ada Finch Kirk, the third of five children. With World War II raging, Red joined the navy at age 17. While enlisted, he boxed middleweight. At the end of his stint in the service, he married Betty Davis (they later divorced). On his return home, Red took up baseball. He played semi-pro for the Provo Timps, earning $10 a game. In 1949, a staff car from Western (Deseret) Chemical Depot rolled into town looking for exceptional ballplayers. Red was recruited. Around 1952, Eddie Leishman, manager of the Salt Lake Bees (then the farm team for the Philadelphia Phillies), asked Red to join the Phillies. It was a shot at the majors Red did not accept, a decision he would later regret. At the time, he was married to his wife Myrna (they later divorced) and had a young family. He began coaching kids’ baseball teams in Dugway, Clover-St. John and Tooele, winning numerous state championships and developing friendships that endure to this day. Since his daughter, Jill, showed interest in rodeo, Red had the desire to build her an arena on his land in which she could practice. Friends and family helped in the endeavor. The relationship Red had with the people of Dugway enabled him to purchase surplus supplies at a discount to help in the construction of the arena. This same arena, home of the beloved and well known Rush Valley RMPRA Rodeo, will celebrate its 43rd year in July. The rodeo, which has given a number of rodeo professionals their start, has earned the nickname, “Little Cheyenne.” Red worked for the government over 30 years. While at Dugway, one position he held for seven years was president of the union of the National Association of Government Employees, a job he spoke of with fondness. After retiring from Dugway at age 55 to spend more time trapping, Red later went to work at Stansbury Park Golf Course at 59, and worked there for 20 years. It was at the golf course that Red met, worked side by side with in managing the course, and later married his current wife, Barbara. They made their home in Bountiful, Utah. In addition to his love and commitment to his family, friends and communities in which he lived, Red was an accomplished bowler, fisherman, trapper, duck hunter, marksman, mechanic and builder. Red was a cherished and loving friend and family member who will be sorely missed. Red is survived by his wife, Barbara, Bountiful, Utah; daughters Lana Jean Barclay, Spanish Fork, Utah; Debra (Curtis) King, Moab, Utah; Jackie (Tony) Gibson, Stansbury Park, Utah; Jill (Ron) Briggs, Rush Valley, Utah; Julie (Darren) Faddis, Cartersville, Georgia; Patricia (Randy) Harkin, Sandy, Utah; Sons Curtis (Cyndie) Kirk of Tooele, Utah; David (Minta) Bingaman, Bountiful, Utah; Sisters, Dianne Echevarietta, Goshen, Utah; Karen Strandberg, Fairbanks, Alaska; Winifred White, Goshen, Utah; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Red’s funeral will be Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele; visitation will start at 12:30. Interment with military honors at the Clover Cemetery in Rush Valley. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org). 

David Rex Callister passed away at his home Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He was born Feb. 22, 1935 to Willard and Hazel Tandland. He married his wife, Theda, in the Manti Temple on Oct. 3, 1967. He moved from Grantsville to Idaho in 1989. He is survived by his wife Theda and two sons, David and Mark Callister. Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Bonners Ferry 2nd Ward at 1 p.m. Interment will be this summer in Granstville.

On March 15, 2015, our Heavenly Father called one of our family’s brightest stars home: our mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and wife, Jeannette Rodgers Houtz, born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan. 24, 1937, to parents Eli Brumm and Lucille Rodgers. Mom is survived by her four children, Dallas (John), Patricia (David), Harvey (Dorothy) and John (Lori): four stepchildren, DeeAnn Benson, Gary (Vera), Eric (Shelia) and Randy (Wendy); three siblings, Sherry (Terry), Linda (Don) and Brent (Christine); as well as several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Eli and mother Lucille, and her husband Jay. After graduating from high school, she enlisted in the Air Force. Upon her release from the Air Force, she went into civil service. She was a member of the Grants Pass (Oregon) Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Forest Service, and retired here in Tooele at the Tooele Army Depot. She is a member of the BPW (Business Womens Association). Mom loved fishing, camping, flying and most of all square dancing. She loved playing the organ and the piano. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Life Care Center of Bountiful and Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful for their outstanding love and care that they gave our mother over the last three years. Viewing will be Tuesday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, with a viewing on March 25 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the LDS Church, 180 S. Coleman Tooele, Utah; followed by the funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment at Tooele City Cemetery.

Mrs. Carolyn M. Martin, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in her home  March 19, 2015, in Tooele, Utah. She was born on Oct. 4, 1940, to Edwin Pollard Sr. and Jacque Pollard in Artesia, California. She married Larry W. Martin Sr. in September 1963. She is survived by five children, Mandy (Marcus), Greg, Monica (Kevin), Larry and Paula; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many loving friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, brother and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Tooele Church of Christ, 430 W. Utah Ave. in Tooele, Utah.  For those attending, please wear purple in honor of her memory. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tooele Church of Christ in the name of Carolyn Martin. 

Gail Allen Benroth passed away after complications from multiple strokes and a battle with pneumonia March 19, 2015. Gail was born in Lima, Ohio, on Oct. 29, 1942. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic before attending college at Utah State University, where he earned a degree in social work and elementary education. While attending USU, he met his wife, Joan Ball (Williams). They were married in 1970 and married for 26 years. He worked as an elementary school teacher in Lima, Ohio, for four years and then relocated to Tooele in 1974 to teach at East Elementary and Dugway Elementary. In later years Gail worked as a fireman for the Dugway and Ditto Fire Departments. His passion for skiing and sailing consumed most of his free time and spurred his own small, garage-run business “Benroth’s Ski & Sail.” Gail was a man of many talents, he loved creating new recreational toys and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his four children, Brent (Becky) Benroth, Ryan (Melissa) Benroth, Eric (Amy) Benroth and Kristy (Ryan) Lee and seven grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister, Nona (Jim) Baber, and sister, Thea (Dan) Caron. He is preceded in death by his father, Noland Eugene Benroth, mother, Margaret “Peggy” Alene Follas, and brother, Gene Benroth. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 26, at the LDS Church located at 141 W. 200 North (Utah Ave.) in Tooele, Utah at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help the family to cover funeral expenses, a donation account is available at HeritageWest Credit Union, account **637.

James G. (Jim) Bogle, a longtime resident of Tooele, died March 9, 2015 in Aurora, Colorado, from complications of Parkinson’s. He was born in Denver, Colorado, Dec. 5, 1928 to Fred and Cora Bogle. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. He retired from Tooele Army Depot in 1971. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 3. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Kramer on Sept. 1, 1948 at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter Teresa Bogle and son John Bogle. He is survived by son Tom Bogle (Claudia) of West Jordan, Utah; daughters Mary Bogle of Littleton, Colorado, Barbara Bogle (Issac Bonifas) of Mesa, Arizona, and Janet Blanchett (Bob) of Alamogordo, New Mexico; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Mary Bogle for her untiring care for many years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be interred at Ft. Logan National Military Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.