02.07.1929 – 04.26.2019

Our hearts are broken. Our beautiful sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Angie, has left us and is now watching over all of us from her heavenly home. She was welcomed by so many of her loved ones whom she missed dearly — a very joyous celebration for all of them. We will all cherish the many loving memories we have of her. She left a mark on everyone she met and she will never be forgotten.

Angie Klem passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, in Tooele, Utah. She was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Taos, New Mexico, to Juan and Juanita Perraglio Santistevan. Angie moved to Tooele in 1951 where she met and married Andrew Klem, who was stationed at Tooele Army Depot with the US Air Force. They celebrated 44 years together before he passed away in 1996. 

Angie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew; daughter, Marie; son, Andrew Jr. (Andy); grandson, Brandon Gibson; and sisters, Ida Montano, Mary Santistevan, and Eva Wolter. Angie is survived by daughters, Monica Summers and Beverly (Vince) Mansanarez; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; siblings Dolores (Richard) Sedar, and Juan Santistevan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Cottage Glen, especially Anita and Remy. Thank you to the staff of Mountain West Medical Center, especially Jana. And a special thank you to Misty from Canyon Hospice who made Angie comfortable during her last few hours. 

Funeral mass will be held Thursday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Marguerite Parish, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, Utah. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place immediately following the mass at the Tooele City Cemetery.

Linda Marie Brower, mom, wife, grandma, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by family April 25, 2019, in Tooele, Utah, after a long process of gradually declining health. Her family is grateful she is now free of pain and suffering. 

Linda dedicated her life to her family, including her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Jim Brower; her children, Rob (Amber) Smith, Christy Anderson, Jeremy (Jill) Smith, Cory (April) Smith, Justin (Megan) Smith, and Ryann Rasmussen. Linda had six children, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Linda enjoyed crafts, including quilt tying and crochet and was very talented. She loved movies and true crime and became a world-class armchair detective. Linda also loved to travel and visited Hawaii, Florida, Alaska, Mexico, Connecticut and Nevada, among many other places. In 2009, she finally met the one true love of her life, Jim, and they married June 4, 2010.

Linda was an excellent employee and very proud of her career success at Hercules, Sorenson Bioscience and GE Healthcare. She loved exploring and meeting new people, especially kids. Her dream was to be a Black Jack dealer in Las Vegas because she enjoyed mingling and loved to play cards. Her all-time favorites were music, gum and Diet Coke. And of course, she loved all her doggies and grand-doggies and was notorious for sneaking a few extra treats. Everyone, including her fur babies, knew her as Grandma. 

Born Jan. 14, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Irene and DeVerl Peterson, Linda is preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Lee; her mom and dad; and her great-granddaughter, Elly Jae. She grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and loved her early life on the farm. Linda graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1968. 

Her family will celebrate her life with friends sometime in the near future. Please contact a family member for details. 

Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, Grantsville. For online condolences and memories visit daltonhoopes.com.

Robert Stephen (Bob) McGlamery, 91, a resident of Grantsville, passed away Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019, of natural causes. He was born May 1, 1927, in Climax, Decatur, Georgia, to LeRoy and Lula Griffin McGlamery. His family moved to Florida where he grew up working on the farm with his father. 

Bob served with honor in both the Second World War and the Korean War. He married Barbara Luckham, Feb. 2, 1952, in Rochester, New York, and they had three children, David, Dan and Patti. The marriage ended in divorce. He later married Louraine Shodeen, June 11, 1976, in Sacramento, California. She had five children by a previous marriage, Suzanne, Robert, Kathleen, Derek and Michael. That marriage also ended in divorce. June 5, 2001, Bob married Carol Dawn Warner of Grantsville. Bob supported his family as a truck driver and retired in 1992. Bob and his wife Carol Dawn served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2002. Bob loved to garden and serve in the temple.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carol Dawn; his sister, Martha Ann Cox; and children, David McGlamery, Patti Bailey, Suzanne Zane, Kathleen Smith and Derek Arthers.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 1, at 11 a.m., in the Grantsville 10th Ward, 81 N. Church St. Visitations will be held Tuesday from 6 – 8 p.m. and from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services both at the church. Burial will follow in the Camp Williams Cemetery with military honors.

Please share online condolences and memories at daltonhoopes.com. Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, Grantsville, 435-884-3031.

Peter James Garcia was found worthy to join his Heavenly Father on April 1, 2019. Peter was born Nov. 10, 1986, to Anthony Garcia and in the year 2000, Terri Garcia became his “Step Monster.”

Pete had a zest for life and wanted to do anything and everything possible. At age 16 he worked as a Covert Underage Buyer (CUB), a program with the DPS State Bureau of Investigation. His sergeant, David Moreno, said, “He was one of the best undercover CUBS I have worked with.”

Pete became a certified EMT at the age of 21, worked for Tesoro Corporation as a security officer and attended Weber State College in the criminal justice program. Pete later moved to Roanoke, Virginia, to seek employment and to care for his grandma and great-grandma.

Pete loved to hunt and fish but most of all he loved to meet new people and help them any way he could. He was always willing to help the less fortunate and underprivileged.

Pete is survived by his dad, Anthony (Terri); sister, Alicia (Viola); three step brothers, A.J. (Alyssa) Trujillo, Jason (Ashlee) Trujillo, Kasey (Krysta) Trujillo; god son and nephew, who was the light of his life, Michael Antonio Garcia; grandparents, Joe Garcia and Cora (Baga) Garcia, Gene and Carma Berrett; god parents and uncle and aunt, Greg and Ramona Garcia; uncle, Rick, and aunt Karen Garcia; uncle Bryant, and aunt Sherri Green; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Pete was proceeded in death by his grandma (Baga), and aunt Francis Garcia.

There will be a funeral mass for Pete on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Saint Marguerite Catholic Church, 1515 S. 7th St., Tooele, Utah. We would like to invite all family and friends to break bread with us in the Church Hall immediately following the funeral mass.

Our beautiful Talia Helen Littlefield left us quickly and tragically on April 24, 2019, as a result of a car accident. She was 18 years old, soon to graduate from Stansbury High School and excited for the future. She was sweet, kind, vibrant, smart, vivacious, and ready to conquer the world. 

Talia was born January 15, 2001, two minutes after her twin brother Xander, and after her mother spent 16 weeks on bedrest in the hospital. Her birth came with much anticipation and rejoicing by her parents, Mathew and Tina Littlefield, and her large extended family. She was spunky and stubborn from the beginning at 5 lbs. 5 ounces.

Watching her grow and develop was a joy and a challenge. She wanted things her way, and did everything she could to ensure that she got what she wanted. She was so independent right from the beginning and that drive to grow and live filled everything she did. She enjoyed seeing and eating new things and was always up for an adventure. Quick witted and funny she could fit in and find friends anywhere she went and loved living life at full speed. 

In her high school years, she has excelled academically including obtaining a CNA her Junior year and was almost finished with the Medical Assistant certificate program. She had dreams of being a doctor and had recently determined her ultimate goal was to deliver babies as an Obstetrician. 

She loved working with the elderly, and has been working at Rocky Mountain Care and Legacy Home Health. When she wasn’t working or studying, she wanted to be with her friends. Her friends describe her as “funny,” “such a light,” a “supporter,” a “defender,” a “bright ray of sunshine,” and “a great friend.” Her favorite friend was Keggen and their relationship over the last year brought her great joy. She was loved by many, and will be sorely missed by all. 

We recognize and acknowledge the loving hands of our Heavenly Father in each of our lives, and in the life of Talia. His plans for her were different from those we wanted. While we mourn her loss, we are certain of the eternal nature of families and that our separation will be brief because of the beautiful sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We love you Talia and we will miss you so much!

Talia is survived by her parents, Mathew and Tina Littlefield; her siblings, Corbin, Xander, Eira, Claire and Breccon; her grandparents, Brent and Joyce Littlefield, Jack Ruffino, and Marilyn Snow; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to name.

There will be viewings Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and Thursday morning, May 2, 2019, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Viewings and the funeral will be held at the Stansbury Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 417 Benson Road, Stansbury Park, Utah. All services will be managed in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories can be shared at daltonhoopes.com.

The family wants to express gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of love and support on their behalf. People have been so generous with their time and money and it is so appreciated.

Janice Berry, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away April 27, 2019. She was born in Lindon, Utah, on May 19, 1932, to Rudger and Della Smith. Janice was the youngest of four siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. She grew up on the family farm in Lindon, and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School with the class of 1950. She married Rex Berry later that summer and together raised four children. After living in Wisconsin; Provo, Utah; Washington; and Idaho; they settled in Tooele and have called it home for over 50 years.

Janice is survived by her husband, Rex; children, Ray (Ivy, deceased) Berry, Karen (Dale) Bolinder, Dan (Kathy) Berry, and Jan (Jerry) Bolinder; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren in whom she found great joy.

There will be a graveside service Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Tooele City Cemetery, 361 S. 100 East, Tooele, Utah.

Janice will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Susan Mary Eileen Ross Harrison, age 75, returned home April 30, 2019, after courageously enduring Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Aug. 13, 1943, in Susanville, California, to Edward Edwards Ross Jr. and Dorothy Belle McIntosh Ross. Born in the midst of World War II, she grew up without knowing her father, as he was killed in action only six weeks after she was born. Her family takes great comfort knowing she has now been reunited with her parents and brother.

Susan grew up in Northern California with many fond memories of summers spent traveling and playing outdoors. She was a proud graduate of Shasta High School in Redding, California, in 1961.

On Aug. 25, 1962, Susan became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a decision that brought her to Utah, where she met the love of her life, Wayne A. Harrison Jr. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 9, 1968.

During their more than 50 years of marriage, Susan and Wayne went on many adventures together and with their family, with favorite destinations of Disneyland and Cambria, California.  She liked to say she was a ‘gypsy at heart’ and was happiest when she could be on long road trips exploring new places. A highlight for them was serving a mission in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a couple.

Susan loved her heritage and genealogy. Anyone with Scotch or Irish blood was immediately adopted as one of ‘her people.’ She was a proud descendant of Stephen Hopkins who came to America on the Mayflower and was an active member of the Mayflower Association and Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved Relief Society and never gave up as a visiting teacher.

Susan’s greatest love was her family. She took great pride in the accomplishments, big and small, of her children and grandchildren. She spent countless hours sitting at recitals, sporting events, and plays, usually with large amounts of treats to spoil the grandchildren. She made the world’s best chocolate chip cookies!

Susan is survived by her loving and devoted spouse, Wayne; her children, Matthew Harrison (Tanya), Heather Lyman (Wayne), Jennifer Stewart (Randy), Michael Harrison (Beth); her grandchildren, Alex and Chloe Harrison, Jacob and Brianna Lyman (Collin Ray), Taylor Reber (Ryan), Riley, Kiki, Brody, Quincy and Emersyn Stewart, Dallin, Madelyn, Jonathan, Joshua and Abigail Harrison; and great-grandchildren Boone and Lucy Reber; as well as her favorite aunt, Maudie Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Craig Lofftus.

We would like to especially thank the wonderful staff at Spring Gardens Assisted Living as well as Encompass Home Health and Hospice for their kind and loving care of mom in the past year. 

A memorial service will be held at Spring Gardens Assisted Living Facility in St. George, Utah, on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be at the Tooele City Cemetery, Monday, May 6, 2019, at 11 a.m.

Ronald Fonger, age 51, passed away May 3, 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

Linda Joyce Mair would like to let you know that she returned to her Heavenly Father on her favorite day, May the 4th be with you. As you can tell she was a huge Star Wars fan. She received a call, a sort of offer you can’t refuse. This offer entailed having no pain, returning to see loved ones, never ending delicious food that doesn’t make you gain an ounce, reading, and all the talking, laughter, and love she could ever handle.  

Linda was born Oct. 6, 1951, to Dawna Gladys Ellis and Norman Clarence Hammer, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She married the love of her life, her joy, her happiness (and royal pain) Lyndon A. Mair on April 17, 1970, and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 6, 1974.

According to the stories she would tell, life didn’t begin until the day she got married. She was told by a doctor that she couldn’t have children so she went on to have four children in five years, defying him and the odds. That wasn’t enough for her so she became a librarian for the Tooele County School District. This way she could have between 400-800 children, depending on the school, and even better, she could send them home when she got tired of them. When the district told her she had to have a teaching license to continue being a librarian, she decided to get her bachelors and then masters degree so she could become a teacher and continue in the profession she loved. She was stubborn, opinionated, determined, and a control freak but we say this with love because it helped her throughout life including two weeks after she retired when she found out she had ovarian cancer.

She is survived by Shane Mair, Charity Mair, Tammy Bedford (Brian), Brock Mair, Jarom Mair (Emily), and 15 grandchildren. She has a sister, Cynthia J. Dooley (John), and a brother, Doug Parkin, remaining here on earth while she is preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Spriggs.  

She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them even when they teased her endlessly. She loved to camp, go to Disneyland, cruise, and spend time in Park City.

Before she is laid to rest she invites you to come see her one last time and say goodbye on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Village Boulevard Chapel, 390 E. Village Blvd., Stansbury Park, Utah, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (viewing), and a luncheon and celebration of life (there will be singing and anyone is welcome to share a memory or story about Linda) at 1 p.m., following the family prayer. Close friends and family are welcome to attend. Services under the direction of Didericksen Memorial.

In lieu of flowers she would like you to donate to the Huntsman Cancer Institute where 100% of donations go to cancer research: TheHuntsman.org/give

Ronald Lyndsey Fonger passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51 at his home in Tooele, Utah, on May 3, 2019. He was born Jan. 15, 1968, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Butch Fonger (Judy) and Vicki Rolfe (Dick). He graduated from Grantsville High School and later went on to Salt Lake Community College. 

Ron started his career at Morton Salt in the early 90s and worked there until his time of death as a mechanic. Ron had many hobbies like hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his friends and family who were his pride and joy. He enjoyed deer hunting with his sons, nephews and friends as well as going camping with his daughters and his nieces. One thing Ron was known for was his generosity and his willingness to help others without expecting anything in return. He was always the life of the party and loved being with his friends. He is survived by his son, Cole (Miya); his daughter, Loryn; and step children, Nicole, Albert (Alyssa), and Collin; also his grandson, Aiden. He is also survived by his mother and step father, Vicki and Dick Rolfe; sisters, Tammy Fonger (Earl), Cissy Fonger Morton (Sam); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Butch Fonger; and brothers, Kenny and Les Fonger. 

A graveside service will be held Saturday May 11, 2019, at 11 a.m., at the Tooele City Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life for family and friends at 1 p.m., at Copper Canyon Park, 265 W. Slate Drive, Tooele, Utah.

Edna Wallace Pollard Adams, age 93, returned to her husband May 8, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born July 28, 1925, in Tyron, Georgia, to Jimmy Ware and Elma Oliva Slaton Pollard. She is the fifth of six children who grew up on a cotton farm.

She married the love of her life, Myles S. Adams, on Feb. 13, 1943. Not too long after the wedding, Myles went off to war and Edna became one of many “Rosie the Riveters” putting wings on B-24 airplanes. Once WWII was over, she went to work with Western Union. Edna was a trainer and worked her way up the East Coast to New York.

Once Myles made it home from WWII, they settled in Birmingham, Alabama. She had two children, Sherry and Wayne. Later they moved to El Paso, Texas, and then in 1973 moved to Grantsville, Utah. Once in Grantsville, she spent a lot of time with her grandchildren and became a rock hound with her husband. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.

Edna spent her life as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sister, Betty Byers; her children, Sherry (Richard) Hutsell and Wayne Adams; grandchildren, Tammy (Brad) Smith, Alan (Amy) Adams, and Jennifer (Roy) Matthews. There are five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Hutsell; husband, Myles Adams; and daughter-in-law, Linda Adams.

We would like to thank special friends, Kent and Billy Chavez and Canyon Hospice for the amazing care over the last few months.

Services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019. We will have a friends and family viewing at 1 p.m. at Didericksen Memorial, 87 W. Main St., Grantsville. There will be a small graveside service at 2 p.m. at the Grantsville City Cemetery.

On the morning of May 4, 2019, our COWBOY took his last ride.

William Judd Ericson was born June 15, 1943, to John William and Marjorie Rydalch Ericson.

Daddy fought a valiant and courageous battle with cancer to the very end.

He was a man who met many people and became friends with them all. He was a generous man that was always willing to help anyone out and never told anyone no. Judd followed the rodeo circuit in his younger years. From there he began working for Vista Liner is 1963. Judd also worked for the National Forest Service in 1964, then went to work for the Tooele Valley Railroad. From there he was a semi truck driver, driving coast to coast.

Judd worked many years for Tooele City and was foreman for the city streets, but Judd’s passion was when he became a Tooele County Sheriff’s Deputy. He was offered a position at Getty Mine as a security officer, which he took and worked there for a short time. He went back to the sheriff’s office and was a deputy on the county roads, then was promoted to lead detective. The state medical examiner asked Judd to be the M.E. for Tooele County; he accepted the position and even had his daughter, Lynette, working with him until he retired in 2006.

Dad knew Tooele County like the back of his hand, and there isn’t a mountain range he couldn’t describe. His knowledge of the county was an asset to the search and rescue division in which he was a lifelong member.

Judd married June Darlene Sturtevant on June 12, 1964, and later divorced. From this union they had three beautiful children, Lynette, Lisa and Will. Judd also was a papa to Montana, Jagger and Elissah. His love for his kids and grandkids had no end.

Dad loved rodeos, branding trips to Ibapah at the Hick’s Ranch and in Ekalaka, Montana, where his cousin owns a ranch. He loved to tool leather, hunt arrow heads, ride his horses and farm. Dad had a passion for music and played guitar beginning at a young age. He never read music but played by ear. He taught his son the passion for the guitar and they would play together at home. He played at many bars and pool halls and many other functions. He played with a band called the Midnight Cowboys and the Teepee Creepers. Spending time with his family was most important to him. His grandkids loved to be with their papa, always learning new jokes and how to ride horses, also dying a raw egg at Easter. They were his pride and joy!

Judd was a man who was loved by many, a great friend and neighbor to all.

Judd is survived by his daughters, Lynette (Ticky) Gordon, Lisa (Peter) Buzianis; his son, Will Ericson; his grandkids, Montana (Austin) Wagstaff-Buzianis, Jagger Chiles and Elissah Ericson; great-grandson, Maverick John Wagstaff-Buzianis; brothers, Dale Rydalch Ericson and Butch Niesporek; and best buddies, Binks, the cat, and Skeeter, his loyal dog. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marge Ericson; sister, Donna Dee; brother, Clyde Dean Ericson; and great-niece, Desiree’ Rose.

Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pine Canyon, Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11 a.m., 2032 Churchwood Dr., Pine Canyon, Utah. There will be no viewing. Interment at Tooele City Cemetery.

Ride with the angels Daddy, our love has no end.

Sept. 2, 1952 – May 9, 2019

Denis Jack Prisbrey, known to some as Wooly Mammoth or Wild Stallion, passed away during a sudden and brief stay at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, May 9, 2019, at the frustratingly young age of 66. 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle and best friend, Denis was born Sept. 2, 1952, in St. George, Utah, to Jack Roland Prisbrey and Laurel Adele (Anderson) Prisbrey. In his youth, Denis spent a great deal of time with family in the rural town of Oak City, Utah, where a piece of his heart always remained. There he developed an appreciation of his family heritage, history, the mountains and the west desert. 

His adult years were spent in service. He served in the Air Force during the later years of the Vietnam War where he enjoyed bouts of “poor attitude” and “misconduct” with his superior officer. Denis eventually settled in Salt Lake City where he served his community for 18 years as a police officer and weapons instructor for the West Valley City Police Department. The latter, and majority, part of Denis’ life was spent as a well-respected writer for several gun and outdoor magazines.

While it took Denis a few tries, he finally found the love of his life, Bubbles, and settled in Lake Point, Utah. Together for over 30 years, their never-ending devotion to each other served as a great example to their children and others. Denis found joy connecting in unique and thoughtful ways to those he loved. He found even more joy being a grandfather and mentor with simple acts like coloring with his granddaughters or helping a little buddy achieve his Eagle Scout award. His friendship, support and big bear hugs will be sorely missed. 

Denis is survived by wife, Carol Jane “Bubbles” Prisbrey; children, Kelly Kinney (Christopher, Winston-Salem, North Carolina), KanaMarie Poulson (Chris, Bluffdale), Jody Woodard (Salt Lake City) and Angela McNorbrey (Mendi, North Tacoma, Washington); granddaughters, Madison Kinney (North Carolina) and Izabella Woodard (Salt Lake City); siblings, Thane Prisbrey, family friend Chris Peterson, Stacy Prisbrey all of Meridian, Idaho, Scott Prisbrey (Victoria, Portland, Oregon), Gail Dealy (Boise, Idaho) and Kenny McGrath (Nampa, Idaho). He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimi Prisbrey (Salt Lake City); and his grandson, Sasuke Poulson (Bluffdale).

Viewings will be at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., in Tooele, May 16, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m., and Friday, May 17, 2019, 12 – 12:45 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. Interment at Lake Point Cemetery in Lake Point, Utah.

The family respectfully asks that you wear blue jeans to the services. We promised him it’d be casual.

Deloris Ann Stewart got her wings and memories back early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019. She was born in Girard, Illinois, Nov. 23, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother. They are together now.

She is survived by daughter, Denise LeMay; son, Russell (Linda) Mccloud; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, SJ Stewart, residing in Carlinville, Illinois; sister, Shirley Olsen, residing in Samaria, Idaho; and sister, Charlene Harmon (Terry) residing in Globe, Arizona.

We want to thank Rocky Mountain Care Center, for their care and support and hospice for their kindness.

The family will be holding private services.

July 27, 1940 – May 3, 2019

On May 3, 2019, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed through the veil to meet his eternal sweetheart on the third anniversary of her death; Thomas Alan Griffiths, age 78, passed away in his home in Grantsville, Utah.

Thomas (“Tom” or “Tommy”) was born July 27, 1940, to Thomas S. and Naomi Johnson Griffiths in Logan, Utah, growing up in the “Island” area. He attended Utah State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Tom served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany in 1963, obtaining a deferment from the Vietnam draft until he returned home in 1965. Instead of being assigned to the front lines of the war, as originally planned by the Army, at the last minute he was appointed to work as a chemist at Dugway Proving Grounds. In 1967, he was discharged from the Army and continued to work in Dugway as a civilian for the next 25 years, where he received several awards for his technical accomplishments. After he retired from Dugway, Tom worked at the Tooele Army Depot in the Battelle division. 

On June 14, 1968, he married “the girl next door,” his childhood neighbor, Eloise Watts, in the Logan, Utah, temple. They lived in Dugway until 1976, when they bought a home in Grantsville. Tom and Eloise had three amazingly gifted, talented and intelligent children: John Alan (1974), Greta (1977), and Nathan (1985), who will always be very grateful to their parents, who continually worked and sacrificed in their behalf.

Tom served as Ward Clerk, and later as Stake Clerk, for many years.

Tom loved to run in 5k and 10k races, even into his 70s, placing in the top 10 numerous times. His true love, however, was his bicycle. He rode it nearly every day for 10 miles or more, up until the time of his death. He was an avid gardener and spent thousands of hours (many of those with Eloise) in his yard, always giving vegetables away to friends and family members. 

Tom loved classical music and the fine arts. In his free time, he would watch concert pianists or orchestras on television, or a much-loved bluegrass band. “Listen to this…,” he would say, as he greatly enjoyed sharing his favorite performances with others.

Tom was a true friend to animals. He never turned away a stray cat and found places for mother cats to safely care for their babies. He had three housecats that he dearly loved. He often had animals following him around the yard as he worked. He always made friends with whatever animal came around including cats, chickens, peahens, peacocks, dogs and more. He will be truly missed by his animal companions.

Tom is survived by his children, their spouses, his adoring grandchildren, and many great friends, neighbors and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eloise; and his brother, John.

An open house memorial will be held at the Griffiths’ home, 482 E. Main, in Grantsville, Saturday, May 18, from 4 – 6 p.m. Please join us! Open sharing will be from 5 – 6 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

William Bryan Hogan was born August 21, 1972, in Logan, Utah, to Bill and Jill Hogan. He passed away in his sleep at his home May 11, 2019, to begin his mission in heaven.

Bryan was raised on the Hogan Family Farm where he lived and worked alongside many of his cousins. It is here where he learned his strong work ethic and developed his close-knit relationship with his cousins, aunts, and uncles.

He attended Tooele High School where he excelled academically and loved playing basketball for the Buffaloes. He graduated in 1990 and then began attending Utah State University that fall.

Bryan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, and especially duck hunting. He loved spending time with his family on Sunday afternoons, on family vacations, and could always be found making quick-witted remarks. Those closest to Bryan will miss his good sense of humor and his ability to make everyone laugh.

Throughout his life Bryan was an example to all those who knew him, especially with his unrivaled perseverance. Though he will leave a large void and be greatly missed by his family and loved ones, we are joyful in the fact that he can now do those things that his body here on earth was no longer able to accomplish.

Bryan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarke and Elaine Johnsen, Leland and Bertha Hogan; and his uncle, Eric Hogan, and was no doubt welcomed into their open arms. He is survived by his parents; sister, Hiedi (Rob) Purvis; brothers, Matt (Tiffany), Brent (Mary) and Nick (Tabitha); 13 nieces and nephews; along with many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends and family are invited to attend a farewell to honor his life Wednesday, May 15, at 7 p.m., at the Stockton LDS Church Cultural Hall. There will be a short program and dress is casual. Funeral services will be held at the Stockton LDS Chapel Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 11 a.m., with a viewing prior to the service from 9 – 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery.

Lyman Kay Russell, loving husband, father, son and grandfather returned to his eternal Heavenly Father, May 10, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Kay was an avid sports enthusiast and spent many hours playing softball, basketball, hunting or golfing. When he wasn’t playing he could be found watching his beloved Los Angeles Angels or Lakers, but he was happiest when he was with his children or grandchildren. From annual Lake Powell trips or ball games all over the country, Kay and Tracy spent all their free time with their children and grandchildren.

He was born Sept. 26, 1954, to Lyman “Swede” Russell and Barbara in Tooele, Utah. His family lived in St. John, Utah, until 1966 when he became too busy with sports for his mom to drive him to Tooele. Kay graduated from Tooele High School in 1972 while participating in football, basketball and baseball. After high school he moved to Logan, Utah, to play football at Utah State University and had two daughters, Leslie and Kellie. 

On April 24, 1982 he married his best friend, Tracy Pitts, also from Tooele, and they had two sons, Casey and Jesse. They moved from Utah in March 1987 to several locations in the West before finally settling in Arizona where they made Phoenix their home.

Kay is survived by his mother, Barbara Bush Russell; his adoring wife, Tracy; and his four children, Leslie Shields, Kellie (Matthew) Rhea, Casey Russell and Jesse (Stephani) Russell; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and his sister, Janneen (Ron) Taylor. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Lyman “Swede” Russell; his sisters, Maureen Stoddard and Colleen Carroll; his brother, Lane Russell; and his best buddy, grandson Kaden Russell Shields.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints, 2955 E. Frye Road, Phoenix, Arizona. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. 

Graveside services will be at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, Arizona.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Dorothy Maclovia Maestas, age 82, returned home to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 11, 2019, after a short illness. She was born Dec. 21, 1936, in Red River, New Mexico, to Frank and Florida Archuleta. She grew up in a small mining town called Elizabeth Town, New Mexico. 

She married Henry Chavez in 1956. From this union they had seven children. They lived in Okland, California, and Taos, New Mexico, before moving to Tooele, Utah. They later divorced. 

In June of 1974 she remarried to Jose Ralph Maestas. From this marriage she was blessed with four additional children.

Dorothy was a member of St. Marguerite Catholic Church and her faith was the driving force in her life. She worked many different jobs, but what she loved the most was taking care of all the children that adoringly called her “Grandma.”

Dorothy enjoyed taking care of her flower gardens, holiday decorating, crocheting, scrap booking, doing crossword puzzles, and cooking. You could always count on the smell of tortillas, green chili, enchiladas, beans and Texas cake in her home. 

Of course, her favorite hobby was playing with her grandchildren. She had the most amazing imagination. She would play, color and draw with her grandchildren in such a way that it would make them truly feel as each individual child was the most precious and loved in the world. 

She is survived by her children, Anna Didrickson, Frank Chavez, Evelyn-Jean (Jeff) Jones, Daniel (Arlene) Chavez, Raymond Chavez (Sylvia), Doreen (Herbert) Cardenas, Mark (Melody) Chavez, Evelyn (Lino) Morgas, Michael (Debbie) Maestas, Anthony (Arlene) Maestas, Ralph Maestas; 41 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren (including her “adoptive” grandchildren); and her siblings, Henry (Theresa) Archuleta, Josie (Dan) Gonzales, Birtha (Juan) Rivera, Priscilla Polacio, Francis Miller, Mary-Ann (Tino) Montoya, Lawrence Archuleta; and her special niece Vera Martinez. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Florida, her husband, Jose Ralph; her brothers, Panchito Archuleta and Gerald Archuleta; her baby sister, Mary Archuleta; and grandchildren, Priscilla Morgas and Luciano Royball. 

Services will be held at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, Utah. 

A viewing, rosary, and eulogy will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The viewing from 6 – 7 p.m.; rosary and eulogy from 7 – 8 p.m. 

Funeral mass will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. Friends may call one hour before the funeral.

Interment will follow at the Tooele City Cemetery.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

We love you and we’ll miss you always, Mom!

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Donald M. Orlando “gramps,” age 93, died peacefully at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. 

Don was born in Tooele, Utah, July 22, 1925, to Adelina Perrella and Felix Orlando. He married Rose Marie Zito, June 10, 1950, in Magna, Utah. Together they had two children. He proudly served as a corpsman in the US Navy during WWII. After discharge he began his career in Supply Management at the Tooele Army Depot, retiring in 1975. After retirement, Don and Marie left the snow and cold of Utah behind, moving to Arizona where he had a successful sales career in the commercial paint industry. 

He was a lifelong and devoted member of the Catholic Church. Don loved his family and friends, life, meeting new people, sunny Arizona, Utah, tomatoes, and the casino. Thursday was Don’s lucky day, which he spent at the casino playing his favorite slot machine, where he was luckier than most. 

Don was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Marie; brothers, Frank and Pat Orlando; and sister, Mildred Carl. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Withers; son, Phillip (Vickie) Orlando; grandson Dominic (Angela) Orlando; granddaughter, Felicia (Sam) Enniss; great-grandsons, Stellan and Schafer Orlando; sister, Florence Edde; special friends, Panett, Rex, and Alison; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to Alison for her valiant effort to revive gramps before emergency personnel arrived.

Funeral services for Don will be held at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, Tooele, Utah, on May 18, 2019, at 10 a.m., with a visitation at 9 a.m. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a celebration luncheon following the interment.

The incomparably beautiful, kind, and tenacious Alyssa Lambert McClellan, age 30, of Stansbury Park, Utah, died on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019. Though cancer took her body, it never touched her spirit. Following a hard-fought battle with Ewing sarcoma, she died peacefully in her childhood home surrounded by dear family and friends.

Alyssa was born Aug. 26, 1988, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to proud parents, John Lambert and Juline (Yager) Lambert. She was lovingly known as “Sis” to her brothers, Josiah and Chase.

In her youth, Alyssa was an avid tennis player, budding photographer, and competitively danced as a member of the All-American National Clogging Team. Alyssa spent many cherished years homeschooling with her family and attended Tooele High School until 2007. She studied at Utah Valley University. Sporting the brightest smile and most contagious laugh, it is fitting that she began her career as a dental assistant and ultimately became an office manager for several dental offices in the area. 

Alyssa was a proud Army spouse to SPC Collin Thomas McClellan. They were married August 27, 2009, at Wheeler Farm. They became parents to twins, Riley and Jackson (9), followed by Blake (5), and Boston (2). Alyssa was a devoted wife, daughter, sister and friend, but a mother above all else. She supported her family and her country through several military activations, including Afghanistan. She loved her boys deeply and fiercely. 

Alyssa’s very favorite things included cheering her boys on in athletics, taking her family to Disneyland, going on cruises, camping and four-wheeling in Idaho, and exploring Lake Powell. She had a keen sense of place and was always planning the next big family adventure, even in her final days. 

In accordance with her wishes, rather than holding a traditional funeral, her family will be hosting an open-house Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 18, from 4 – 9 p.m. All are welcome. In classic Alyssa fashion, instead of traditional services or speakers, she wanted lively music, a taco truck, and a bounce house. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help Alyssa’s family fulfill her wishes in establishing “Alyssa Alliance” in her honor. The organization will seek to support nearby parents battling rare forms of cancer and their young families. Donations can be made at the celebration or online at posthope.org/alyssamcclellan.

Alyssa will be remembered for being #fearLyss and her bright light will never go out. 

Celebration of Life Open House

Saturday, May 18, 4 – 9 p.m. 

Home of John and Julie Lambert

1391 E. Country Lane, Erda, Utah