Robert Eldon Feuerbach, our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away in the early morning of March 18, 2019, when that great big heart of his stopped beating.

He was born Aug. 31, 1943, to Eldon Herman Feuerbach and Mavis Joyce Smith in Ballarat Victoria, Australia. He was married to Cheryl Marie Goins on Sept. 3, 1965, and together they had two sons, Robert Michel (Jenny Lynn Warr) and Richard Lyle, who were his best friends. He managed the Chevron in Tooele and worked there since 1971. He could be gruff and intimidating but he was just a big old Teddy Bear. Growled a lot but didn’t bite very often. He was always there when someone needed him no matter what day or time.

He served his country in the United States Air Force until he was medically discharged.

He loved hunting and guns and was happiest in the great outdoors taking in all of God’s splendor or with his granddaughters; Alyssa Warr, Megan (Brenden) Tischner, Makayla Witkowski and Alison Witkowski; and great-grandson, Hayden Tischner. And we can’t forget his special relationship he had with son Rich’s dog, Oly, who would ride with him to the bank when he made deposits and Oly would get treats from the employees at the bank.

He is survived by his wife; sons; grandchildren; and sisters, Ronda Bogart, RaNay Rudie, and Rayna (Tony) Rogerson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger; sister, Robyn; and daughter-in-law, Jenny.

As per Robert’s wishes his body has been donated and there will be no formal funeral. Robert will be teaching others for the next six months to two years with his donation. Upon the return of his ashes there will be a memorial service at that time.

In lieu of flowers the family would like to ask that donations be made to the charity of your personal choosing in Robert’s name, and that when you think of him, do something kind for someone. That will make him smile and make the world a better place.

Bertha Marie Reid passed away March 22, 2019. 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

Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Jay Boyd England, passed away peacefully March 22, 2019. He was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Tooele, Utah, to Boyd and Gayle England.

Jay exemplified kindness and goodwill towards others. He loved easily and people loved him in return. Jay was a true friend — he was able to make lifelong friends wherever he went. This earned him the well-deserved nickname, “Jay Buddy.”

In his younger years, Jay was named as an honorary Tooele Volunteer Firefighter — a title he held proudly. When there was a fire, Jay arrived quickly on his bike. Oftentimes to the amazement of the fire crews, he beat them to the scene.

Jay loved football and collecting football cards. His favorite teams were the Green Bay Packers, Utah Utes, and BYU Cougars. 

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful team at RISE for their friendship and care of Jay over the years. Special thanks to Paula, Talena, Daphne, and many other remarkable aids.

Jay is survived by sisters, JoAnne (Gordon) Smith and Vikki England; many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his devoted parents; brother, Steve; and grandparents, Joe and Agnes England, and Joe and Mary Fairbourne.

We will miss our, “Jay Buddy,” but we’re comforted knowing that he is now reunited with his beloved mother and father.

A graveside service will be held Friday, March 29, 2019, at noon, at the Tooele City Cemetery. An informal visitation will be held prior from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah.

“Lee” Mildred Barrett peacefully passed away at age 84 on March 19, 2019, in South Jordan, Utah, after years of living with Alzheimer’s. Lee was born in Canon City, Colorado, on April 27, 1934. In 1945 she was adopted as Mildred Stella Chesley and spent her early life in Westcliffe, Colorado, where she lived with parents, Myron John Chesley and Laura Elsa Maria Schulze, and foster brother Kenneth Plant.

Lee is preceded in death by her father and mother; youngest daughter, Jaqueline Barrett Push; and son-in-law, Robert Push. She is survived by her loving husband, Clifford Barrett; and children Vicki (Delbert) Call and Myron (Dawn) Barrett; 10 grandchildren, and 17-1/2 great-grandchildren whom she adored.

A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr., Salt Lake City, on March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on March 29, from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will immediately follow the viewing on March 29. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.

Our dear mother, LaVona May Levingston Gladden Porter, passed away March 20, 2019, in Grantsville, Utah, at the age of 85 years. She was born November 27, 1933, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Clarance Albert and Hazel Lorene Wooten Levingston. She was the eighth of 12 children.

She graduated from South High in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a member of tThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked at the Tooele Army Depot. She was married to Deward Eugene Snow in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in March 1957, in which she had a daughter, Rhona. The marriage later ended in divorce in 1966. In May 1969 she married David Wheeler Gladden in Elko, Nevada. They lived in Grantsville where she became mother and friend to Richard, Ronald, Rex, Ross and Sherry. In that marriage she was blessed with her son, Randy. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Wheeler died in 1998. In January 2002 in Ogden, Utah, she married Wayne Spatig Porter. Wayne died in 2013. After Wayne’s death she lived with her daughter, Rhona, and family in Grantsville, Utah.

She is survived by her children, Rhona Boutwell of Grantsville, Utah; Randy (Marcie) Gladden of Roy, Washington; and Ronald Gladden of Grantsville, Utah. She is grandmother to 19, and numerous great-grandchildren, and adopted grandson Brue Silva. She is survived by Shirley Haight of Grantsville, Utah, and Albert Levingston of Fielding, Utah.

She is preceded in death by her husbands; children Richard, Ross, Rex and Sherry McCroskey; parents; siblings David, Lena Reed, Elsie Morris, Alberta Sutton, Anna Belle Snow, Wilma, Wilbur, Nancy Wells, and Alice Davie.

A special thanks to Harmony Home Health. Thanks, Barbara McFarland, for all of the kindness and love you showed our mother during her time.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Grantsville Stake Center, 550 E. Durfee St., Grantsville, Utah, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Graveside services will be at the Grantsville Cemetery, 370 W. Main St., at 1 p.m.

Vivian Louise Prier passed peacefully March 2, 2019, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family.  

Vivian was born in Dudley, Kansas, to H.W. and Helen Worthy on Aug. 3, 1934. She married Cecil F Prier on March 2, 1950, and returned to his loving arms on what would have been their 69th wedding anniversary. Vivian treasured every moment she was able to spend with her family. She was a devoted mother and especially loved her role as grandma and Nana. Vivian was overjoyed and blessed to have become a fifth generation great-great-grandmother of two baby girls.

Vivian is survived by her children Cherye Puff (Richard), Robert Prier (Sheryl) and Caryl Pozza (Joe); and her grandchildren, Melisa Henry, Candice Tenney, Craig Puff, Melanie Heitman, Valarie Wilks, Kathy Cole, Maegan Christensen, and Caitlin Pozza. She is also survived by her 13 great-grandsons, 10 great-granddaughters, and two great-great granddaughters.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Prier; her son, Danny Prier; granddaughter, Jenny Prier; parents; and all her siblings.

For many years she worked for US Magnesium. After retiring, she was able to do more of the things she loved. Vivian loved spending time with her friends who were like her second family. Vivian was a most creative and talented soul. She loved to paint, sew, quilt, write children’s books and scary stories, craft, and make things out of wood. The list is endless. She loved serving the community and made hundreds of quilts for fire departments and the Red Cross. Vivian received the President’s Award for volunteering. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Grantsville Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the Senior Center clubhouse, 236 W. Plum St., Grantsville, Utah. 

The family would like to thank Kristy, Heather and the staff who made our mother comfortable in her final days.

We will love you and miss you always and forever.

Kristi Kent was born August 31, 1972. She gained her angel wings and returned to our Heavenly Father Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 10 p.m.

Kristi was an awesome musician, singer, and beautifully mastered the steel guitar. 

She is survived by the love of her life, Danny Gordon, his three daughters, and their beautiful children, Stormy (Maliki and Silee), Hope (Hendrix), and Taya. She is also survived by her daughter, Stephanie Kent; son, Allen Bertoch; and grandchildren, Bently and Olive.

She had a special relationship with her mama Susan Coult; sister Wendy Ramirez; and nephews Dominick (Danny), DeAngelo, and Julian. 

She is proceeded in death by her mother, Charlotte Andrus; brother, Robert Kent; and dad, Boone Coult.

Kristi was loved by everyone she met. She had a special light and contagious laugh.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m., at the LDS Church, 1025 W. Utah Ave., A visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Tooele City Cemetery in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com

George Phillip Perraglio Gallegos of Tooele, Utah, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019, at the age of 72 surrounded by his family.

He is predeceased by his parents, Cornelio and Josephine Gallegos. He was married in 1965 to Reina Vargas Gallegos. He has many siblings: Albert (Leila) Gallegos, of Tooele; Rosalie (Jake) Trujillo, of Sandy; Erma (James) Esparza, of Corona, California; Patricia (Terry) Mathis, of Draper; and he is predeceased by his sister, Virginia (Tomas) Herrera, of Henderson, Colorado. He has three children: Edward Anthony Gallegos (Marie), Carrie Gallegos Rivera (J.R.), and Nathaniel Vargas Gallegos. He has 10 grandchildren: Erica (Andrea), Jacob (Stephanie), Emily (E.J.), Joe (Haley), James Adam, Jessica, Michelle, Alexander, Daniel, and is predeceased by Anthony Gallegos. He has four great-grandchildren: Ezra, Miles, Silas, Alba, and one on the way. He leaves behind a large extended family, and many close friends.

He grew up in Tooele Ordinance Depot (TOD) Park and he was nearly a lifelong resident of Tooele. George worked as an electronics technician in Chicago, many local Utah mines and refineries, and retired from Dugway Proving Grounds. His favorite hobby was spending time at his beloved shop, where the shop was always warm and the beer was always cold. He loved old Chevys, flashy paint jobs, and visiting with friends. He was kind to all, gentle, loving to children and Chihuahuas. He was generous with time, money, and love. He was a strong and honorable man. He never met a person he didn’t like and they all returned the sentiment.

Tentative service arrangements are for Tuesday, April 2, Celebration of Life, at New Life Church, 411 E. Utah Ave., Tooele, Utah, at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at the Fraternal Order of the Eagle Hall, 50 S. 1st St., Tooele. 

He was loved very, very much and leaves a tremendous void in all.

Bertha Marie Clegg Reid passed away March 23, 2019, in Clearfield, Utah. She was born Feb. 20, 1928, to Joseph Clegg and Etta Mae Lougee in Monida, Montana. Bertha married Elijah Clinton Reid III on Feb. 28, 1944, in the Logan LDS Temple.

Bertha and Elijah raised their family in Rush Valley, Utah, on a small farm. They had five sons and four daughters.

Bertha was a talented seamstress and renowned quilter. She won several awards and ribbons for her quilts. She taught 4-H for over 20 years, mainly teaching others how to sew. Bertha had a way with words and wrote many poems that will be shared at her funeral. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and attended many meetings.

Bertha and Elijah went on many camping and hunting trips. Bertha loved spending time with family and would be the one to organize the family reunions year-in and year-out.

Bertha was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended the temple on a regular basis.  

Bertha is preceded in death by her husband, Elijah; her daughter, Emily Ann Reid McFeeley; her son, Tom Paul; and her parents. Surviving loved ones: sons, Elijah Clinton Reid IV, David Earl Reid, Dan Alvin Reid, Bert Melvin Reid; daughters, Susan Marie Reid Hamilton, Nancy Belle Reid, Rebecca Rose Reid. Bertha also had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The Family would like to thank the staff of Rocky Mountain Care Center in Clearfield who took great care of our mom.

Services will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11 a.m. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. 

Robert Siebers, 77, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Bingham Memorial Extended Care. 

Bob was born May 24, 1941, in Tooele, Utah, to Lawrence Henry Bernard Siebers and Johanna Heggie Smith Siebers.

He grew up in Tooele where he graduated high school. He continued his education at Utah State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in history.

On December 29, 1964, Bob married Carol Christensen in the Logan LDS Temple.

Bob worked in retail most of his adult life. He worked for Block’s Clothing in Ogden and Logan, Utah, and also in Arco and Soda Springs, Idaho. He was the manager in Blackfoot and on a management team in Pocatello for Deseret Industries from 1979 to 2003. He also worked for Kesler’s Grocery and at the auto auction in Blackfoot.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was the Blackfoot East Stake historian for over 10 years. He had served a mission for the church in the New England States Mission in his youth. He was also a member of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He served his community tirelessly to help pass numerous levies and bonds in the Blackfoot School District. He served in various positions in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a certified soccer coach in both AYSO and BYSA and provided leadership for the youth in the community throughout his life. 

He enjoyed coaching youth soccer and had a great passion for history.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; his children: Chris (Valerie) Siebers of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Tony (Monika) Siebers of North Salt Lake City, Utah; Nicole Siebers of Boise, Idaho; Andrea (Jon) Johnson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Jess Siebers of Blackfoot, Idaho; brother, Lawrence (Ruth) Siebers of Murray, Utah; sister, JoAnn (John) Rice of Cincinnati Ohio; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Heidi Kay; and one grandson, Dustin Robert Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Blackfoot 6th Ward LDS Church on Teton. The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Hawker Funeral Home and again from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Grove City Cemetery. 

Condolences to the family can be shared at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.

Colton Dakota Spendlove passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2019, after fighting a courageous battle with depression. Colton was a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend. Colton will be greatly missed by all.

Colton was born July 31, 1994, in Oak Harbor, Washington, to Robert and Aimee (Jensen) Spendlove. Colton graduated from Tooele High School and served in the United States Navy. Colton is survived by his parents, Tim and Aimee (Jensen) Voyles, Robert and Danna Spendlove. Colton left behind his grandpa, J Spendlove; his grandma, Sharon Jensen (Jim); grandma Rebecca Hale; and six siblings, Skyler Spendlove, Alyssa and Preston Ginter, Hope and Kenny Voyles, and Janna Emfield.

Colton loved skate boarding (he could do incredible tricks), barbecuing and smoking meats, watching NFL football, and the great outdoors; he would hike for hours. Colton enjoyed spending time with his siblings, playing games and cracking jokes that would make everyone laugh. He had a handsome smile and a great sense of humor and would defend his siblings to the end. He will be greatly missed, and we hope heaven sets his mind free. 

Colton is preceded in death by his grandpa, Keith Jensen; and his uncle, Colter Jensen. Wednesday, April 3, 2019, a visitation will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., with funeral services at noon, and graveside services at approximately 1:15 p.m. A luncheon will be served at 2 p.m. following the funeral service at the church on 180 S. Coleman St., Tooele. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to the National Suicide Prevention Program.

Roxie Johnson Dobson, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully March 31, 2019. She lived to be 91. Indeed, Roxie was the last of the Erb and Florence Johnson children; the last sibling of that era. All thirty-three grandchildren of Erb and Florence would agree that our family connection provided each of us with the sense of our belonging and purpose that came from our stalwart pioneer heritage. Granddad would say that we come from good stock. Roxie used that saying often referring to her own children and grandchildren.

Roxie and Blaine had four children: John, Jane, Diane and Annette. Our mother loved her children and grandchildren (numbering seventeen) and took great pride in her twenty-five great-grandchildren. Mother was present for every important event with her family including marriages, graduations, baby blessings, baptisms; which amounted to a lot of events. Mother sang at most of these events and she prepared for each like it was major performance — because to her, it was. She graced her family with her gift of singing and playing the piano.

Roxie was beautiful, smart and talented. Music and sharing her singing were central in her life. She sang and accompanied her father, Erb; sang with her sisters and continued giving her gift of song throughout her lifetime. She was asked just how many funerals she had sung for and she recounted if everyone she had sung for his/her funeral were present at her funeral there would be a crowd. Likely there might be that crowd listening in on Saturday as we celebrate her and the many gifts she gave to us.

Family and friends will gather at Tate Mortuary at noon Saturday, April 6. Afterward Roxie’s children are hosting an afternoon brunch at Stansbury Park Clubhouse. Contact gallo800@gmail.com  if you’d like more information.

Dennis Wayne Smith passed away March 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 9, at 11 a.m., in the Life Christian Fellowship Church, 411 E. Utah Ave, Tooele. Burial will follow with full military honors in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, Grantsville. A full obituary will follow in next Tuesday’s Transcript Bulletin.

1927 – 2019

Ralph Gordon Erickson, 92, passed away on April Fools’ Day, with his loving family by his side.  Ralph was born March 31,1927, in Park City, Utah, to George Emil and Thamszon Cottam Erickson. He attended Park City schools and graduated from Park City High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army from 1946-48. During the Korean conflict, he was called again and served for 13 months in a combat unit.  

Ralph married Joyce Murray, also of Park City, on April 20, 1957. They were blessed with a son, Paul. They lived for over 50 years in Tooele, Utah, where they had wonderful neighbors and made many lifelong friends. Ralph was employed by Tooele Army Depot.

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ralph served as ward membership clerk in the Tooele 14th Ward for many years. He loved serving as a veil worker in the Salt Lake Temple.

Ralph was a true fly fisherman! He tied his own flies, built his own rods, and dreamed always of fishing. He loved to wade Kimball Creek as a boy and the Big Hole River as a younger man. During later years, he enjoyed float-tubing in Montana and Wyoming. Ralph and his buddy, Tom Parrish, fished the streams, rivers, and lakes of the mountain west for more than 75 years together.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his only sibling, George Allan (Sachiko) Erickson; and two granddaughters, Melissa and Jennifer Erickson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; brother-in-law Kent (Sharon) Murray; son, Paul (Stephanie); and three grandchildren, Nicki (Jordan) Gilbert, Matthew (Andrea) Erickson, and Tiffany (Tanner) Peterson. He was also blessed with six great-grandchildren: Hudson, Miles, and Christopher Gilbert; Tate and Elliott Erickson; and Parker Rose Peterson. These grandchildren and the little GREATS held a very special place in their Grandpa’s heart. He very patiently taught them how to whistle and tie their shoes, and he loved taking them for long walks.  

Ralph and Joyce have enjoyed living at Legacy House of Bountiful for more than three years. They deeply appreciate the remarkable care received there and from the hospice care providers from Comfort Worx. They say, “Thank You” to the residents, employees, and caregivers who have made this a happy time.

Ralph’s funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 9, at 11 a.m., at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, Utah, where a viewing will be held Monday, 6 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., prior to services. His burial will take place in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.

Ronald C Anderson left this world in the early morning of April 6, 2019, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Crystal (Nash); children, Jennifer, Travis (Elizabeth), Nate (Paige), Curtis (Trevor), Steffanie (Zachary), Zachary (Shyloe), Josh, and Samantha; mother- and father-in-law, Curt and Shawnee Nash; siblings, Marge (Dave), Valene (Dave), Larry (Suzie), Bruce (Julie); brother-in-law, Kelly Nash,; and many, many beloved nieces and nephews. 

Ron was the proud grandfather of Brayden, Emmaline, Lexi, Trey, Skylie, Kyrian, Kale, Titan, Temperance, Jade, and Sapphire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence (Andy) and Cleora Anderson, and sister Marilyn. Ron was proud to be a veteran, serving his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He also served a tour as a civil servant in Iraq and Kuwait. Ron’s greatest love was to spend time outdoors landscaping his yard, camping, fishing, and hunting. One of his most favorite things to do was to take his grandchildren camping in the summer and swimming all year round. He was always involved in sporting events, coaching his sons Nate and Zach’s basketball and baseball teams, and after his own kids were grown, was excited to enter the sports arena again, participating with his granddaughter Lexi, perfecting her softball abilities and attending every practice and game. He became the lead adventurer as he, his sons, nephews, and father-in-law braved the elements as they went deer hunting each year, seeing who could bring home the biggest buck. This year he laughed and said his role in the deer hunt this year was to man the camp site, cook the meals, and mind the fire while the younger crew went out to climb the mountains, endure the cold, and find the deer. 

Ron will most often be remembered for his acts of kindness and the charity he showed in his everyday life, helping anyone who needed assistance, and serving in many positions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. His acts of kindness will live on with those he has served. He was quite the character and a big tease, and ready to put a smile on the face of anyone needing cheering up. Even during his last days he stilled maintained that sense of humor, making visitors and family members giggle with his dry wit. Being retired, he and Crystal were blessed to spend countless hours together, planning and taking camping trips, helping and playing with the grandchildren, and participating in Ron’s most favorite event: having monthly family nights with their large family. Ron was blessed on this earth with a large and extended family who will remember him always and miss him so much. We love you – our wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend!

Funeral services will be held April 12, 2019, at the Tooele East Stake Center, 752 N. 520 East, Tooele, Utah, at 1 p.m. A viewing to be held one hour prior to the funeral services at the same location. Interment will directly follow the funeral at the Tooele City Cemetery.

1929 – 2019

Leo “Skip” Johnson, age 89, passed away April 7, 2019, of causes incident to Alzheimer disease.

Skip was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Grantsville, Utah, the son of Raleigh Johnson and Myra Jefferies. He is their only son with three sisters: Val (Roland) Smith, Colleen (Pat) Johnson, and Gay Zwahlen (Dal) Muir. He married Joan Rushton on Oct. 27, 1949, in Hunter, Utah. Skip’s greatest accomplishment in life was his family whom he loved dearly: two sons, Richard (Karen) Johnson, Neil (Cheryl) Johnson; and two daughters, Jill (Bart) Van Dyken, and Gail (Todd) Savage. He adored each of his 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. After 52 years of marriage, Joan passed away in 2001 and in 2005 Skip married Barbara Williams.

Skip graduated from Cyprus High School in 1948. His favorite sport was football and he received all-state honors and a scholarship to play football at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. After returning from Laramie he started his career at Kennecott Utah Copper where he worked in the engineering department until his retirement 35 years later. Skip loved working on the farm, riding horses, raising cattle, and harvesting fields of alfalfa. He had many friends whom he loved spending time and even with his struggles with Alzheimer’s he never lost his sense of humor.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; sister, Colleen “Pat”; two brothers-in-law, Roland Smith and Carl Zwahlen; and his best friend, Jay Hale.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, four children, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two sisters.

Services will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the LDS church, 81 N. Church St., Grantsville, Utah. A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday one hour prior to the services starting at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Grantsville City Cemetery.

Randy J. Martinez, age 56, of Taos, New Mexico, passed away March 26, 2019, after a brave fight with injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jude Martinez; grandparents, Meliton and Lupe DeHerrera, and Felipe and Eloisa Martinez, from Costilla, New Mexico. He is survived by his daughter, Julie Martinez, (who was the love of his life); parents, Maxine Caraveo and Eli Lee Martinez; brothers: Eli D. Martinez (Shirley), Salt Lake City, Utah; Anthony Martinez, Taos, New Mexico; Stephen Lopez, Tooele, Utah; sisters: Marcie Turek (Chris), Berna Martinez-Zamora (Joe), Herlong, California; Mary Chavez (Hector), Dolores Lewis (Chad),Taos, New Mexico; Rebecca Salazar (Mario), Tooele, Utah; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that loved him dearly.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Ross came to get his favorite dancing partner, the love of his life, Betty Jean Skinner Johnson, who died April 4, 2019. Mom lived a healthy, active life for over 91 years.

Betty was proud to be born in Bingham, on May 14, 1927. She was the daughter of Vern Morgan and Erma Huntsman Skinner. She moved to Tooele for her senior year of high school where she met Ross. They were married Oct. 6, 1945, and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.

Mom had many callings in the church including Stake Relief Society President for 14 years. Ross and Betty served as temple workers at the Jordan River Temple for 14 years, later serving a mission in Adam-Ondi-Ahman. During this time, they were able to strengthen their love without the distractions of farm, children or grandchildren.

Mom had a passion for quilting even before the quilt guilds. All of us remember playing under the quilt while ladies were chatting and laughing. In her excitement to share with others, Betty and other special ladies formed the Tooele Quilt Guild. Through this guild, mom meet some of her best friends, some of which are 50 years younger than her. She loved keeping her hands busy with her needle crafts.

She was known and appreciated by family, friends and everyone who tasted her food. She taught her daughters to never return an empty plate. At potluck dinners, people asked which dish was Betty’s so they could make sure they could taste it. Her recipes were coveted by everyone.

Mom was a mom to anyone or everyone, which was her greatest gift and accomplishment.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Johnson; her parents; her sister, Verna; her son, Paul; two daughters, Ruth, and Judy (Steve) Wilcox; and great-grandson, Riley.

Surviving children are: Mickey (Gary) Gross, Jeanne Taylor, Kristie (Craig) Gross, Cindy McInnes, Roxie (George) Allen, Jill (Ralph) Martinez, Erb (Sarah) Johnson. Yes, that is seven daughters and one son. She is also survived by her sister, Rhea Noland; 27 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

There will be a viewing Tuesday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele. Funeral at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, with viewing preceding from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., at 583 N. 270 East, Tooele.

Special thanks to Mountain West Medical Center for their patient loving care of mom and her large family. Also, for Canyon Home Care and Hospice for their compassionate care.

Ace Glen Jensen, age 17 days, passed away in his loving mother’s arms April 7, 2019, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, of a short illness. Born March 21, 2019, Ace passed gently into the arms of Jesus. Ace is the son of Ashley K. Millward Jensen and Larry J. Jensen, Jr.

During his brief visit on earth he enjoyed snuggles and kisses and his two big brothers, VonRay (4), and Vinny (2), and the soft caress of his mommy. He was loved by all who met him and will be greatly missed. Ace is survived by his grandparents, Glen Ray Millward, Joseph and Susan Orifici, and Larry James Jensen Sr.; great-grandmother, Madge Hogan Millward; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving relatives. Welcomed into the loving arms of his great-grandfather, Dean L. Hogan; great-grandfather, Lynn Bruce Millward; great-grandmother Kathleen Smith; and grandparents, Clyde and Alice Jensen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Clark 2nd Ward Church, 81 N. Church St., Grantsville, Utah. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Grantsville City Cemetery. A fund has been set up to help with the funeral expenses in the name of Ace Jensen Benefit Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo bank or at Venmo under Susan K. Orifici.

Andrea Medrano DuBois, age 69, made the trek to “Disneyland” on April 9, 2019. She unexpectedly passed suddenly and peacefully in her home joining her loving husband John W. DuBois. She was born in Costilla, New Mexico, on April 17, 1949, to Luis and Juanita Medrano. She was their third of nine children and moved to Grantsville when she was just a toddler.

Our loving mother had a great adventure and lived a short time in Hawaii but knew Grantsville was her true home and eventually returned. It was during her work at the Tooele Army Depot where she met the love of her life, John. They were married July 10, 1981, in Stansbury Park, Utah. After they were married, John and Andrea bought a house on Cooley street in Grantsville where they lived with their two daughters Angie and Cindy. Surrounded by loving neighbors they had a very happy family life for many years. 

There is a big celebration in “Disneyland” as mom is reunited with our dad; our grandpa Luis; grandma Juanita; uncle Ernie; aunt Karel; our uncle Johnny and his wife, aunt April, and their son, Jason; uncle Clarence; and the baby of them all, uncle Louie. As mom is celebrating with them, we are celebrating her life here with those of us who remain: aunt Jenny Lou Martinez; uncle Jimmy; uncle Jacob and wife, aunt Jennifer; uncle Robert and wife, aunt Kris; and aunt Jamie Lee; and, of course, her kids, Angie and BA Valdez, Cindy and Wade Golden. She loved her many nieces and nephews as if they were her own children and her nephew Jeffrey would help her with yard work and household chores. Mom’s pride and joy were her three grandkids, Travis, Trevor, Jessica and her companion dog, GinGin.

Please join us in mom’s celebration of life Monday, April 15, 2019. A viewing will be at 3 p.m. with services at 4 p.m. at the Hale Street LDS meeting house, 428 S. Hale St., Grantsville, Utah. Internment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal charity on behalf of our mother who dearly loved all animals. Special thanks to mom’s personal healthcare team: Joey, April, Rachel, Cat, Kelly, and Kevin; and we are sorry if we missed anyone. Mommy loved and touched the lives of so many that we are so grateful for everything.