1932  –  2019

Silverio Santos died April 15, 2019. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at noon, at Grantsville City Cemetery.

L. Eloise Boswell, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully March 31, 2019, at the age of 84. She was born December 9, 1934, in Brilliant, Alabama. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Lois Wood; and husband, Johnnie Lee Boswell. 

Eloise was a retired employee of Tooele Army Depot and long-time member of The First Assembly of God Church. Eloise will long be remembered for her beautiful crocheted masterpieces and delicious holiday sweets. She also had a knack for soothing crying children. Eloise is survived by her sons: Johnny (Malinda) of Stillwater, Okalahoma; Ron (Stephane) of Miami Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Jayson (Erin), Tracia, and Kylie; sister, Sherry (Jack) Jackson; nieces, Cheryl (Fred) Kregel, Wendee (Akio) Hayano; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jack and Eric Kregel, Jackson and Jessie Hayano; and numerous other family members. 

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and administration at Cottage Glen, Rocky Mountain Care/Willow Springs, and Hospice Care, for all of your years of attentive care. 

A visitation will take place April 20, 2019, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. Eloise will be buried in Phenix City, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite Alzheimer’s charity in Eloise’s name.

Diane Katherine Jennings passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born August 23, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Adeline Schwichtenberg and Alvin Tomaszewski. She grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, where she loved to ice skate and sled down the hill on her father’s back. She grew up on good German food, bratwurst and cheese. She enjoyed baseball games and NASCAR. Diane was a member of the Catholic Church. She attended West Allis High School. She married John Herr and they lived in France while he was in the army. They later divorced. 

Diane moved to Tooele and married the “love of her life,” Arvil Jennings, in September of 1978. Diane became a pillar in the Tooele community. She worked and retired from Tooele Federal Credit Union and volunteered at the Senior Center and at Mountain West Medical Center in imaging. 

Diane had a great sense of humor. She was a proud and private person. She loved to shop and look her very best. Her mind was quick and bright to the very end. Diane’s Tooele friends were very dear to her. 

Diane was preceded in death by her dear husband, Arv; sister, Phyllis Tomaszewski; and a step-son, Calvin. She is survived by her sister, Sandy Wojcik (Ron); and her late husband’s children: son, Allan (Judy); son, Ken (Sheila); daughter-in-law, Carol; son, Gary (Jackie); daughters Brenda Ivy (Keith), and DeeAnn Vigil; three nieces; two nephews; 18 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.  

The family would like to thank the staff of the Rocky Mountain Care Center, Rocky Mountain Hospice and Diane’s friend, Laurel, for their tender care.

A memorial service will be held at Tate Mortuary 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 11 a.m. The family will greet guests 1/2 hour before. Interment at the Tooele City Cemetery to follow.

Myrna Ann Shields Jones returned home to her Heavenly Father with her daughter by her side April 13, 2019, after a hard fought battle with Dementia. She was the first born to Harvey and Maxine Shields on Jan. 15, 1942. She graduated from Tooele High School in 1960 and married Donald H. Jones on June 17, 1960, in the Salt Lake Temple. They later divorced.

Life is a gift of which Myrna cherished and she didn’t allow her life to be idle! She worked as a civilian at the Tooele Army Depot and retired, but couldn’t stop working and serving her community. Ron Allen Consulting Firm kept her busy until she became a full-time administrator for the North Tooele County Fire Department where she worked as a firefighter and EMT. This was an easy stepping-stone for her since, earlier in her life, she served as a volunteer fire fighter at the Pine Canyon Fire Station. Myrna loved her community and was always serving and working for and behalf of others each and every day. 

Myrna was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She often held multiple callings at the same time. One of her favorite callings was being a chorister for primary.  

Sports found Myrna too! If Myrna wasn’t fighting fires or singing with children, she could be found at the Erda Ball Park where she spent some of her greatest years! 

As a single mother, she never let her vulnerability show. Myrna knew how to have fun, loved music, dance, and adventure. She was the kind of mom who became a friend and a leader. 

Myrna will be remembered as a strong woman and one who would accomplish everything she put her mind to. Those who were blessed to have Myrna as a part of their lives knew she was always the first to help someone in need and that she was as “tough as nails.”  

Myrna is proceeded in death by her parents, Harvey and Maxine Shields; and a beautiful niece, Mandy Lynn Shields. She is survived by brothers, Rex (Diane) Shields and Wes (Merle) Shields; a sister, Kaye (Dennis) Cook; a daughter, DeLene (Efrain) Olivares; her four grandsons; one granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews whom she always loved.

Services will be held at the Pine Canyon Chapel, 2032 Churchwood Rd., Friday, April 19, with a viewing from 9 – 10:30 a.m., and services at 11 a.m. Following will be the burial and a luncheon for family and close friends. 

The family would like to give special thanks to Jonathan Gonzales, her favorite CNA, and all the amazing nurses and aides with Rocky Mountain Hospice Care. 

Dec. 5, 1993 – April 12, 2019

Our hearts and lives were forever changed on April 12, 2019, when our spunky, vivacious Lauren Connie Gourdin Brandon left this world very unexpectedly after suffering a massive pulmonary embolism. Lauren was born Dec. 5, 1993, in Provo, Utah, to her parents, Vaughn and Jennifer Gourdin. She was a ray of sunshine her whole life and enjoyed being a second mother to her siblings, Justyn and Dylan. She had big beautiful eyes and a fantastic smile with an infectious laugh and personality that filled every room. She could win the hearts of everyone who interacted with her. She loved paying compliments to strangers and smiling at everyone she passed by.

Lauren had a love for sports, learning and reading. She began playing competitive softball when she was eight and tried and excelled at a variety of positions including pitching, and catching. Many family vacations were spent traveling to various states playing tournaments. She graduated from Lone Peak High School in 2012 and continued her softball journey at Yavapai Junior College in Prescott, Arizona.

Lauren received her pharmacy technician certification in 2013 and learned many different aspects in her field that included IV therapy, compounding and retail. She excelled in her jobs and loved working and interacting with patients and coworkers.

She met her forever love, Weston George Brandon, on Feb. 16, 2017. They eloped and were married April Fool’s Day, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the courthouse with only their parents present. The following year, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mount Timpanogos Temple surrounded by family and friends. Lauren and Weston moved to the colony, Texas, in March of 2018 and spread their love and vibrance to their ward and work families.

Lauren loved playing games, watching cooking shows, making yummy treats, snuggling with her husband, singing, laughing and eating cake. Lauren was so excited to be a mom and welcomed their sweet baby boy, Vance Weston Brandon, born March 29, 2019, at 26 weeks, way too early, but tough and feisty like his mom. After 5 days in the NICU, Lauren was finally able to hold her baby for the first time and she could not stop smiling! She only had him in this world for a short time, as she passed away two weeks later on April 12, 2019. She will be watching over him forever. Lauren’s love for life will be passed down to her baby boy through the stories and experiences of family and friends, far reaching. He will know his mother’s love as he learns about her generous, loving and kind spirit.

Lauren was able to continue blessing others in this life through the generous gift of organ donation. She is an amazing young woman and the world is a little less bright without her in it. We will all miss her every day and hope to carry on her great example of kindness and service to others.

Lauren is survived by her husband, Weston Brandon; her son, Vance; parents, Vaughn and Jennifer Gourdin; in-laws, George and Rachel Brandon; grandparents, Curtis and Kandy Sagers, and Joe and Maureen Brandon.

There will be a viewing Friday, April 19, from 7-9 p.m., at Saratoga Springs Crossroads Stake Center, 368 Aspen Hills Blvd., Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Funeral services will be held at the same location Saturday, April 20, at noon, with a viewing preceding from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the American Fork Cemetery, 26 W. 600 North, American Fork, Utah.

Our wonderful loving mother, sister, grandma and friend, Edna Beth Workman Atkin (Beth), passed away April 11, 2019, in Tooele, Utah, at the age of 93 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 1, 1926 in Delta, Utah, to Edna Horne and Meltiar Hatch Workman. Beth grew up in Delta and attended college at Utah State University where she met her eternal companion, Willard G. Atkin, Jr. Beth and Willard were married in the Manti Temple on April 9, 1947. Their union was blessed with 8 children: Willard Kent (Niki), Barbara Ann Lay (Henry), Kenneth Dean (Deone), Marilyn Beth Spencer (Ken), David Ray, Doug Scott (Karen), Richard Lee, Lauralee Nebeker (Kris). Beth was preceded in death by her spouse, Willard; two sons, Richard Lee and David Ray; son-in law, Ken Spencer; daughter-in law, Niki; and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by six of her children, 28 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Beth was a friend to all. She had a great capacity to love others and find something unique about each person. She made everyone feel special. She never forgot a grandchild’s birthday. They could depend on a card filled with love arriving from Grandma Atkin. She had a strong testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings, touching many lives for good. Some of her callings included Ward and Stake Relief Society president, Primary president and other auxiliary callings. She and Willard loved serving together as ordinance workers in the Salt Lake Temple and as tour guides in the visitor’s center in the New York Manhattan Mission. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers where she served as both camp and company president. She supported Willard in the Sons of Utah Pioneers and lovingly cared for him until his passing. Beth was actively engaged in her community and participated in many organizations and continued to study the gospel through institute classes.

Beth was a talented quilter and seamstress, making many beautiful articles of clothing for herself and her family. She enjoyed being a member of the Tooele County Quilt Guild. She was a passionate gardener and worked to make her yard beautiful right up to her last days. She loved the home Willard built for her and was adept at beautifying it. Beth loved music and had a beautiful voice. She shared her love of music with her children and grandchildren. Mom will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Services were held Monday, April 15th at the LDS Church located at 180 S. Coleman St., Tooele, Utah. Internment was at the Tooele City Cemetery. 

A special thanks to Dr. Al Parker for his extraordinary measures in providing care, comfort, and peace as our mother passed.

Shane Dee Kempton, of Grantsville, passed away April 18, 2019. A full obituary will appear in the next edition of the Transcript Bulletin. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial.

On April 19, 2019, Jacob Thomas Paskvan left our loving arms and returned to our loving Lord. We were blessed to have him in our lives for 14 short years. He had a beautiful soul and a loving heart. He was always smiling and asking how everyone else was doing. 

Jacob was born June 4, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Tom and Teri Paskvan. He was the little brother to his proud big sisters, Kaitlin and Megan Paskvan. He was the love of our lives. He lived his whole life in Stansbury Park, Utah. He attended Stansbury High School as a freshman.

He learned to skate when he was two years old and played hockey ever since. He was on various recreation, travel and high school hockey teams including the Salt Lake Lightening, Utah Jr. Grizzlies and Tooele County Outlaws high school team. He loved playing hockey as a defenseman and made lifelong friendships with his teammates. He will always be our #88.

Jacob was at home in nature. He loved being outside from hiking Desert Peak to mountain biking in our beautiful canyons. He got his first fishing pole when he was three and loved fishing for bass from his backyard. He loved to hunt and shot a buck on his very first hunt.

He is survived by parents, Tom and Teri Paskvan; and sisters, Kaitlin and Megan Paskvan, of Stansbury Park, Utah; grandparents, Ruth Jones, of Tooele, Utah, Sally Paskvan, of Stansbury Park, Utah, and Tom and Katie Paskvan of Osceola, Wisconsin; and countless other family and friends.

Jacob’s viewing will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 3-5 p.m., at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th Street, Tooele, Utah. Funeral Mass will follow at 5 p.m. There will be a gathering at the family home afterward in Stansbury Park to celebrate his life.

He will be loved and missed by all for the rest of our lives.

Neil Robert Hopkins, 84, passed away April 22, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on Dec. 1, 1934, to Cecil Rhodes Hopkins and Nellie Melba Taylor. Neil married Ardis Lynn Angel in the Salt Lake Temple on Feb. 18, 1965, and raised five children. 

Neil valued education and was a lifelong learner. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from BYU and his Ph.D from the University of Maryland. While in college, Neil joined the LDS Church at the age of 20 and went on to serve faithfully in many positions. He also served in the US Navy as a pilot. Neil is survived by his wife; brother, Reuel; and children, Gregory (Uainani), Geoffrey (Clarinda), Jared, Christine, and Suzanne (Donald); and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 11 a.m., at the Tooele 4th Ward Building, 192 W. 200 South, with a viewing at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Tooele City Cemetery.

Donald E. Nielson passed from this mortal life to his heavenly home April 20, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Don was born in 1939 to Rodger and Phyllis Nielson. He has a sister, Carol; a twin brother, Ron; and a brother, Keith.

Don married his eternal sweetheart Nay. They have four sons, 23 grandchildren, and 25 ½  great-grandchildren.  

There will be a viewing Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, from 6 to 8 p.m. A prior visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2019, at Grantsville 1st Ward Chapel, 115 E. Cherry St., from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., with the funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Grantsville City Cemetery.

Shane Dee Kempton returned to his Father in Heaven on the morning of Thursday April 18, 2019. He passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with bone marrow cancer. Shane was born Feb. 24, 1965, in Salt Lake City and lived most of his life in Grantsville. He was actively engaged in service within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including many years in scouting and recently at the Salt Lake Temple. 

He is survived by parents, Alex and Renee Givens, of Grantsville; brother, Jason (Taty) Givens, of Port Orchard, Washington; sister, Janille (Jacob) Osborn, of Goshen; mother-in-law, Mar Kline, and sister-in-law, Deanna Kline, of Taylorsville; and fiancé, Melissa Albee, of Spanish Fork and her family. 

He was preceded in death by wife, Margie (Kline); father-in-law, Dean Kline; and infant son, Markham.

Funeral will be held Wednesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at the church at 410 Shelley Lane, Grantsville, with a brief viewing at 9 a.m. There will also be a viewing Tuesday, April 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Shelley Lane church. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.

Charles (Chuck) E. Hope, age 81, passed away Jan. 16, 2019, at his winter home in Arizona, in the arms of his loving wife, Linda.

Chuck was born to George and Dorothy Hope on July 25, 1937, in Toltec, Colorado. He joined the navy at a young age. After leaving the navy, he attended trade school to become a draftsman. After completing trade school, he was employed at Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel. He later went to work at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where he was employed until he retired.

He married Linda Farren Gourley on Nov. 24, 1984. They had a combined family of five children: Charlene Kuhn, Salt Lake City, Utah; Charle (Michelle) Hope, Lehi, Utah; Charlotte (Johnny) Hope, San Antonio, Texas; Ron (Shannon) Gourley, Stockton, Utah; and Loree Gourley Brockman, Round Rock, Texas.

After his retirement they made their home in Eureka, Utah, then the fun began for Chuck and Linda. They spent many summers with their grandchildren. They decided to begin going south for the winter, and continued to do so for 26 years.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather to 19, great-grandfather to 20, and great great-grandfather to one.

He had many hobbies and spent a lot of time fishing, hunting arrowheads, and riding his four-wheeler. Much of his time was spent making his family happy and enjoying time with all of them.

He will be so missed by all his family and friends. This is a devastating loss to all of us.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m., at the Eureka City Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Tintic Elks Lodge in Eureka.

Lynne Cox Droubay passed away unexpectedly April 19, 2019. She was born in Price, Utah, on June 3, 1950, to Jack L. and Neva Jensen Cox and was the oldest of eight children. She graduated from Tooele High School in 1968 and went on to attend LDS Business College and The Church College of Hawaii. She married the love of her life, Richard A. Droubay, on June 4, 1971, in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of two children: Ryan A. Droubay (Sarah) and Kelli L. Shelley (Michael). She adored each of her five grandchildren: Annie, Carson, Kate, Rhett, and Zackery. 

Lynne worked for First Security Bank before her marriage and for a short time after. She also worked intermittently for her father at Jack’s. But she gained her greatest satisfaction from her work at home as a mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. There was always time in her life for children and she was affectionately called “Aunt Lynnie” by her nieces and nephews.

She and Richard enjoyed traveling and took family trips to Hebgen Lake, Montana, Lake Powell, and various places in California, Florida, and the Midwest. She especially loved her visits to Hawaii and spending time near the ocean. Lynne loved animals and was always an advocate for whatever animals Ryan dragged home. She looked forward to and loved the baby horses, puppies and kittens that arrived each spring. Lynne loved to read and in her free time was seldom without a book. She loved her flower gardens, feeding and watching birds, and cultivating peaceful places in her yard. She always looked forward to visits from friends and family.  

Lynne was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many church callings in the Relief Society and Young Womens, but especially loved serving in the nursery in Primary. She was always a great support to her husband in his church callings. 

Lynne is survived by her husband; children and grandchildren; her father; her mother-in-law, Geraldine Droubay; her brothers, Mark and Von Cox,; and sisters, Jan Cox, Jill Alley, Pam Longley, and Nancy Schroedl. She was preceded in death by her mother; her brother, Ted; and her father-in-law, Wendell Droubay.

A visitation will be held Thursday evening, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 26, at 11 a.m., in the Tooele South Stake Center, 1025 Southwest Drive, Tooele, with a visitation prior to the services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery. 

W. Kent Lowry, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. Kent was born Jan. 13, 1935. He was the son of Abner Burton and Mary Lunette Black Lowry. He married his eternal sweetheart Gaye Walton in the Salt Lake Temple on June 14, 1957.

Kent was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout his life, including serving a mission to the west central states. His quiet strength and testimony of the gospel were a lifelong example to his family. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Kent enjoyed camping, boating, golfing, teasing the grandkids and spending time with his family. He will be forever loved and missed.

Kent is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gaye; children, Mike (Tena) Lowry, Kim (Ronald) Romero, Steve (Kristi) Lowry, Paul (Tamara) Lowry, Karen (Mike) Holman; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Fred (Karla) Lowry, Anne Wexels; and sisters-in-law, Gayle (Roger) England and Verneal Lowry. He is preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Samuel and Alice Walton; brother, Wayne Lowry; and sister, Lois Lowry.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 2019, at the 14th Ward Building, 180 S. Coleman St., Tooele, Utah, at 2 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from noon to 1:45 p.m. Following the funeral military honors and interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery.

John LaRay Beagley, “Grandpa Smarties,” our loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away April 18, 2019, at his home in Tooele, Utah, at the age of 87. He was born Nov. 19, 1931, to John William Beagley Jr. and Ada Smith Beagley. John married Shirley Atkinson on June 4, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple.

John graduated from Tooele High School in 1950 and continued his education at BYU. He was a true- blue BYU basketball and football sports fan. He attended many games with family and friends.When he was not able to attend anymore, he watched games with his closest nephew Jack McEachern.

John was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. His mission was the Southwest Indian Mission, where he was able to serve on horseback.

John served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was an active member of the VFW. John retired from the Tooele Army Depot as Deputy Director of CAMDS after many years of service.

John had a special love of horses, especially his cowing horse Hombre’ De Pepe. His office was in the saddle on the open range and he spent over 40 years serving at the church welfare ranch in Vernon.

John started a loving tradition with his grandkids: Every time they came to visit, he would take them in his Jeep to get donuts at Nigh Time Donuts. They loved that time with grandpa.

John is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Cheryl Caldwell; sons, Alan (Karen), Gary (Jessica); sister-in-law, Jennifer Beagley; nephew, Jack McEachern; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley (Courtney) McEachern and June (Garn) Nielson; brothers, Orval-Billy (Marcella) Beagley and Jerry Beagley; and son-in-law, Greg Caldwell.

A visitation will be held Monday, April 29, 2019, from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., with a funeral following at 11 a.m., at the 14th Ward building, 180 S. Coleman St., Tooele, Utah. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery. 

Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Therapy, Robert and Travis; and Rocky Mountain Hospice, Jennifer, Morgan, and Tina.

1930 – 2019

Dorothy LaVere Holmes Burraston passed from this life Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Dorothy was born Oct. 19, 1930, in Payson, Utah, to Vanner Herbert Holmes and Eleanor LaVere Steele. 

Dorothy was raised by her grandfather and aunts in Eureka, Payson and Goshen, after her mother died giving birth to her.

She attended Taylor Elementary and graduated from Payson High School in May 1948.

On Nov. 2, 1948, she married Richard James Burraston and they traveled the world, living in places like Alabama, Texas and Taiwan. They always called Tooele, Utah, their home where they raised four daughters.

Dorothy enjoyed canning, winning several blue ribbons, square-dancing, Bit & Spur, fishing, golfing, camping with the Good Sams, planning family reunions at Burraston Ponds and doing temple work at the Jordan River Temple.

After several years of snow-birding in 1997 they called Washington, Utah, their home. There Dorothy loved the sun, her beautiful rose garden and watching the butterflies and hummingbirds from her window. Dorothy enjoyed watching game shows and beating her grandkids at card games.

Dorothy made wonderful friends wherever she went and will be missed by all who knew her.

Dorothy is survived by her half-brother Vanner Holmes Jr.; daughters, Deanna (Rob) Lee, Tina Bagley, Carol (Mark) Myers, and Ann (Patrick) Rasmusen; and 13 grandchildren, Chris, Brandon, Justin, Mindy, Rick, Jesse, Shaun, Cody, Michelle, Kevin, Jamie, Megan, and Kyle; and 23 great-grandchildren with more on the way. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard James Burraston; step-brothers, Bill and Jim Rohletter; son-in-law, Jacque Bagley; and great-grandson, Aydyn Lee.

A special thanks to all her caregivers at Advanced Health Care & Coral Desert Rehab in St. George and Ashford Assisted Living and Bristol Hospice Care in Draper, Utah.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior at the Goshen LDS Church, 75 S. Center St., Goshen, Utah. Burial will be held at the Goshen City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Memorial Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary. Memories may be shared at www.memorialutah.com

Our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, Mark Dewey Killpack, died unexpectedly on the morning of April 19, 2019, at the much-too-young age of 60. He leaves behind a legacy of generosity and big-heartedness to all who knew him, and we are heartbroken that we did not have more time on this earth with him.

Mark was born in Logan, Utah, on Dec. 2, 1958, the oldest child of Louis and Juanita Killpack. Growing up in Tooele, Utah, he protected and lovingly teased his younger brothers and sister. He graduated in 1977 from Tooele High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and football. During his high school years he served as both the regional seminary president and student body president. After serving an LDS mission in Anchorage, Alaska, he married his high school sweetheart, Bevany Ann Nelson, in the Salt Lake Temple on June 14, 1980.

After Mark graduated from the University of Utah, he and Bevany moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, followed by Flower Mound, Texas. Mark established a successful career in business where he was widely known for his gregarious personality and generous nature. They eventually found their adopted home in sunny Mesa, Arizona, where they have lived for 24 years and raised their sons, Luke, Adam, and Ben. They never forgot their first home back to Utah, and they helped their sons maintain important relationships with all of the extended family.

Mark was immensely proud of his sons, becoming their biggest soccer, hockey, or fencing fan. He coached and traveled with them throughout the US for tournaments and rarely missing any sporting event. Later he became their biggest fan in other ways as he watched them all finish college and enabled them to find their own paths. He truly beamed whenever he spoke about them.

He impacted the lives of many more youth as a soccer coach at Mesa Mountain View High School, making every effort to help students succeed both on and off the field. Mark touched many other lives through his church callings, but especially loved serving as a Sunday School teacher to the youth.

Mark is survived by his wife, Bevany Ann Killpack,; and mother, Evelyn Juanita Killpack, of Tooele; and preceded in death by his father, Louis A. Killpack. He is also survived by his siblings, Fred (Connie), Jeff (Kellie), and Lisa; his sons Luke (Jenna), Adam (Taylor), Ben (Michelle); and his grandchildren, Eliza, Isaac, Mae, and Ruby.

The funeral service will be held Monday, April 29, at 11 a.m., at the LDS Chapel, 2220 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, Arozona, with a viewing from 10 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Mark will be interred at Mesa Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Bunker Family Funeral Homes located at 33 N. Centennial Way.

Janice Berry, age 86, passed away April 27, 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.

Christina Cutler Bridges passed away April 29, 2019. Services are tentatively scheduled for a viewing Thursday evening and funeral services Friday morning, Stansbury Park South Stake Center, with interment to follow at Stansbury Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Didericksen Memorial. didericksenmemorial.com.

Garth Lavell Jones Jr., 71, of Kapaa, Hawaii, passed away at Wilcox Medical Clinic on April 6, 2019. He was born in Utah on Sept. 1, 1947 and retired as a hotel owner in Utah.

Garth is survived by his nephew, David (Ellen) Carscadden; cousins, Charlene Dendy, Yvonne Dendy-Malan, Jenise Dendy-Tingey; grandniece, Heather Nicole (Denise) Heath; grandnephew, Garth Alexander (Zoe Ray) Carscadden; and his dear friend Christopher Owens.

Private services will be held. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.