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Donna Ipsen
Donna Ipsen, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009. She was born July 25, 1927, in Woodbine, Iowa. As a young girl, Donna moved with her family to Geneva, Idaho where she attended elementary school. In 1936, she graduated from Montpelier High School and began a 14-year career as a switchboard operator for the Bell Telephone Company. In February 1949 Donna married Don Ipsen of Bennington Idaho in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple and recently they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. She was an active leader in the Cub Scout program for many years, but was especially known for her talents at sewing and computerized embroidery. Donna also drove and managed the Afton, Wyoming and Garden City, Utah mail routes for the U.S. Postal Service. She also enjoyed an active role in the management and acquisitions of the Ipsen Hereford Ranch. Donna is survived by her husband Don and five of her six children, Loren (Sharon) Ipsen of Boise; Bret (Peggy) Ipsen of Houston; Lillas Ipsen of Idaho Falls; Mark (Becky) Ipsen of Dingle; and Jay Dee (Miho) Ipsen of Payson, Utah. Donna was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Sue. She was also the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at in Montpelier. Interment took place in the Montpelier Cemetery
Ross Findlay
Ross Partington Findlay, age 88, passed away of causes incident to age on April 2, 2009, in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on May 18, 1920, in Smoot to Hugh W. and Gertrude P. Findlay, the fourth of nine children. He worked on his father's dairy farm, hauled milk for the Star Valley creamery and was well known for his beautiful singing voice. Ross graduated from Star Valley High School in 1938. He entered the U.S. Army, serving with distinction in the European Theater during World War II, and was awarded four battle stars. On July 11, 1945, Ross married Linnie T. Marchant in the Salt Lake Temple. He attended LDS Business College and graduated from Utah State University with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in 1950 and 1952. Ross began his career in education as a teacher at Ephraim Jr. High School and Spanish Fork High School. In 1955 he began his long career at Snow College as dean of students and associate professor of social science. In 1958 he became registrar, as well as dean of students, serving in this dual role for nearly ten years. From 1975 until his retirement in 1982 Ross was director of admissions and registration at Snow. In 1994 Ross and Linnie received Honorary Doctorate degrees from Snow College for their service to the college and community. His service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was long and varied. Ross served a mission in California in 1939-1941. He was a bishop, high councilor, and assisted the local regional representative as executive secretary. Ross and Linnie served together as missionaries in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1983-1985. He directed the Manti Temple visitor center and served as an ordinance worker and sealer in the Manti Temple. Ross had a life-long love for Boy Scouting and dedicated himself to furthering the goals and ideals of this organization. He founded and led the Snow College Merit Badge Pow Wow. He completed training at Philmont, served on the staff for Wood Badge, including as course director, was an executive board member of the Utah National Parks Council and received the Silver Beaver Award. He found great satisfaction as he worked to provide the best possible Scouting program for young men. Ross is survived by his children, Richard Bruce (Linda); Roslyn (Craig) Jackson; Kimball Ross (Rickie); Donald James (Catherine); Kathleen (Richard) Kimble; Scott William (DeAnne); and Charles Robert (Penny); 34 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Merrill; Douglas; and Charles Bruce; son, John Michael; great-grandson Taylor James Gedge; and his wife of 63 years, Linnie Findlay. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009, at noon in the Ephraim 7th Ward (400 E Center). Interment will be in the Ephraim Park Cemetery with military rites.
Andrew Aagard
Andrew Robert Aagard was born March 14, 1985 in Afton to Lyle Rick and Julie Aagard. Andy was the third child into the family. Andy spent the first 11 years of his life on the Tygee Ranch near Auburn. Andy loved the closeness to the forest and spent most of his childhood playing in the forests, willows, creeks and snow banks with his brother and sisters and friends. He learned to ride motorbikes and snowmobiles and to work hard at his responsibilities. After leaving the ranch, the family moved into their newly remodeled barn home in the town of Auburn. Andy was a big help with the work that transformed the cow barn into their home. Andy attended school at Holdaway Elementary in Thayne, Discount Star Valley Junior High in Afton and graduated from seminary and Star Valley High School in 2003. Andy made many friends in elementary school and junior high that remained his friends throughout his life. Andy loved football and took pride in being part of the Star Valley Braves. He played as the starting defensive end his senior year and helped the team take second place in the state championship. Andy worked hard at building himself up physically and enjoyed lifting weights. During his sophomore year he broke the school record for the dead lift, lifting 640 pounds. Following high school graduation, Andy went to work with Rick doing construction and shop work. Working shoulder to shoulder with his dad, he soon became a very conscientious and skillful carpenter. He took pride in doing a good job and appreciated the challenges that came with construction work. Andy was never one to do a lot of talking. He chose his words carefully and thoughtfully and didn't waste them on idle chatter. He loved doing things with his family and having any of his siblings come home to visit and play was a highlight for him. Andy loved to help others and was found at every service activity in the ward and others of his own making. Andy was an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and at the time of his passing was serving as a faithful home teacher, Elder's quorum service coordinator, teacher's quorum advisor and Sunday school secretary. Andy passed away at his home in Auburn on March 26, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Julie Aagard of Auburn; brother Adam Dane of Rocklin, Calif.; sister and brother-in-law Allyson and Brandon Major of West Jordan, Utah; and sister Amy Lynn Aagard who is currently serving a full-time mission in San Francisco, Calif. His grandparents, Burchell and Ruby Hopkins of Powell and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him.
Ron Nickerson
Ronald Royce Nickerson passed away March 25, 2009 in Jackson Hole after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald, or also known as "Rotten Ron,” was born on June 23, 1937. He entered the United States Army where he served from 1954-1958. His company was stationed in Germany where he drove a tank. He also worked as a truck driver, visiting all of the United States except Hawaii and Alaska. His favorite pastimes were spoiling his two granchildren rotten, telling jokes, playing tricks and pranks on people, and spreading his wonderful humor to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Nickerson, and his father, Kenneth Nickerson. Survivors include his daughter, Shauna Honadel of Afton; his sister Judith Meyer of Salt Lake City; and his brother, Nick Nickerson of Casper. A memorial service will take place in Glenrock in early summer.
Otto Dan Peternal, 87, of Kemmerer and longtime member of the Lincoln County ranching community passed away on April 1, 2009, in Riverton. He was born Dec. 28, 1921 in Kemmerer. He attended the University of Wyoming until he enlisted in the Army during WWII. He served his country as a medic on the battlefield in Germany until the war ended. He returned to Kemmerer to join his family running their three cattle ranches and the Union Meat Market. He married Helen Farrell in 1963 and made a life of ranching and raising his daughters and was truly devoted to each. He spent his golden years running up and down the Hamsfork and drinking coffee with his friends. He is survived by daughters Lucy Hillstead; Ann (Scott and son Christopher) Boyle; Ellen Peternal; sister Ida Barlow; grandchildren Devon, Mason, and Caitlin Hillstead; Edna, his sister in law; the Bob Peternal family; the Bob Thoman family and Father Farrell Peternal. He was preceded in death by wife Helen; daughter Amy; parents John and Rose; brothers Johnny and Bill (and wife Nancy). Rosary was held Sunday evening, April 5 at 7 p.m. at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer. The funeral Mass took place on Monday April 6 at 10 a.m. with burial at the Kemmerer Cemetery.
Austin Merritt
Funeral services for Austin Merritt will be held on Friday, April 10, 2009 at noon in the Bedford LDS Church. Viewings are scheduled for Thursday, April 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne and on Friday from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.
Vernon Lynn Jenkins
Vernon Lynn Jenkins was born in Freedom to Lewis Ira and Mary Ann Griffin Jenkins on April 24, 1919. He was the youngest of ten children. Vernon grew up on the family farm, soon learning to help out with all the chores and workings of a ranch. He attended elementary school in Freedom and high school in Afton, where he played on both the football and basketball teams. Vernon was the State Champion in FFA judging and finished third in the national competition at the Denver Stock Show. Vernon was an exceptional horseman. As a young man he participated in rodeos throughout the Inter-mountain west, winning many awards, especially in bareback riding. He later judged rodeos for many years as a member of the Piggin’ String Riding Club. Vernon was instrumental in forming the All-American Cutter Racing Association, the World’s oldest cutter racing organization. He also ran race horses throughout the Inter-Mountain west for many years. He was a 4-H leader for about ten years, and with his truck took the first cattle from Star Valley to the State Fair in Douglas. Vernon served on the FHA board for three years and the fair board for four years. He was the secretary of the Salt River Cattle Association for about thirty years and was the range-rider, looking after the cattle on the Caribou National Forrest, for many years. Vernon married Wyoma Roos Perry and had two sons, Darin and Corey, while raising four step-children: Alice Robinson, Steve Perry and Carol Nield all of Afton, and Patty Hill of Sedona Ariz. Vernon and Wyoma later divorced. Vernon loved working the family farm. His hobby was horses and he once said his horses were his best friends, almost like members of his family. Vernon passed away on April 8, 2009 at his home in Afton. He is survived by his sons, Darin Jenkins of Brigham City; and Corey Jenkins of Rockville, Md.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers Wendell Jenkins and Kenneth Jenkins, both of Utah.
Everett L. Olson
Everett L. Olson passed away March 20, 2009. He was born to George & Fannie Tippetts Olson in Afton on March 25, 1922. He graduated from Star Valley High School. He married Rita Dable (deceased), Marian Lois Daniels (deceased), and Rufina “Dolly” Framil. Everett honorably and proudly served in the US Air Force as a flight engineer during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired as MSGT in 1971. He enjoyed telling war stories, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren. He owned and operated Olson’s Washer and Dryer Repair Service. Everett was a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held many callings throughout the years. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, sister, son (Kenneth Olson), and daughter (Diana (Dennis) Griffin). Everett is survived by his wife; Rufina “Dolly” Olson, Layton, Utah; and sons/daughters Dennis (Bonnie) Olson, Huntsville, Utah; Judy (Mark-deceased) Smith, Hooper, Utah; Pamela (Weldon) Jenks, Nampa, Idaho; Pauline (Kenith) Chambers, Batesville, Ind.; Janice Olson White, St. George, Utah; Linda (Tim) Mahoney, West Point, Utah; Florida (Chuck) Strom, American Falls, Idaho; Edgar (Marlyn) Olson, Sunset, Utah; Renante (Luz) Olson, Clearfield, Utah; Roy (Marilou) Olson, Pearl City, Hawaii; Julie (Tim) Williams, Buckeye, Ariz.; Larry Olson, Martinez, Ga.; Dolly Olson, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; 35 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Sat., March 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hobbs Creek Chapel, Layton, Utah. Interment was at Roy City Cemetery with military honors from HAFB Honor Guard.
Esther Simpson
Funeral services for Esther Simpson will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Thayne LDS Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening, April 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Schwab Mortuary in Thayne and Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to funeral services at the church.
Mary Eleanore Kennington
Mary Eleanore Kennington, 82, passed away Sunday April 26, 2009 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She was born Dec. 15, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Denman Hector Miller and Viola Florence Draney. Her early years were spent in Auburn. She graduated from Star Valley High School and earned a nursing degree from the University of Utah. She married Lester Gordon Kennington on Oct. 12, 1948 in the Logan LDS Temple. They were blessed with six children. They made their home and raised their children in North Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked as a surgical nurse at LDS Hospital. Eleanore served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions, including ten years as Stake Relief Society President. She served a mission with her husband at the visitor’s center at Winter Quarters, Neb. She enjoyed camping with her family, quilting, crocheting, and she had a great love for books. She loved singing, dancing, and playing the piano. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Kathy and Collin Wood, Centerville; Saundra and Corey Dinsdale, Harrisville; Robert and Bonnie Kennington, Kaysville; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and by her sisters Ruth and Joyce and a brother Earl. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester, sons Kirk and Jay, and her daughter Susan K. Crowther. Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 30 at 2 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 No. Main, Bountiful Utah. Interment will be in Auburn on Friday May 1, at 1 p.m.
Reed Humpherys
Reed Clark Humpherys, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Wayan, Idaho on April 26, 2009. Born in Thayne, on July 11, 1924, Reed was the oldest of eight children of Willard Davis Humpherys and Rhoda Clark, both first generation descendants of Mormon pioneers who settled the Utah, Idaho and Wyoming areas. Reed’s early years were spent on Star Valley dairy farms, where he very effectively learned about cattle and horses, which formed the basis of his livelihood in the years to come. Reed was also fascinated by airplanes and fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming an avid and exemplary pilot, owning several of his own airplanes. He graduated from Ronan High School (Montana) and attended aircraft repair training at Utah State Agricultural College before entering the Army Air Corps, where he became a Second Lieutenant and certified military and commercial pilot. Reed married Doris Rudrud of Grand Forks, N.D. on Nov. 27, 1943 in Galesburg, Ill., and later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on April 24, 1945. After serving as a flight instructor until the end of WWII, he returned to ranch life with his dad in Lava Hot Springs and then in Grays Lake during the spring of 1948. At the age of 26, he assumed the responsibility of running the ranch upon the death of his dad. He lived on and operated the JH-Bar ranch for 61 years, until his death on April 26, 2009. Over that time span, he owned five different airplanes, flying out of the Humpherys’ strip located on the ranch, where he still maintains a windsock to check wind speed and direction. After Doris suddenly passed away, he married long-time friend June Boyce Reese on April 18, 1998. Reed’s multitude of talents include 34 years as a professional horse judge, which took him from Alaska to Brazil, and California to Maine. He raised palomino, appaloosa and paint horses, served for nine years on the Appaloosa Horse Club’s Board of Directors and three years as Chairman of the Judges Committee. He judged Paints for 30 years and was the oldest active judge until his retirement last year. Reed served on the Caribou County Fair Board for ten years. In April 2006 Reed was inducted into the Idaho Horseman Hall of Fame. He served in several leadership positions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints, including Grays Lake Ward Bishop and Stake High Councilor. As a philanthropist, he was president of an international humanitarian organization supporting schools in Central and South America and Europe. Possessing a great sense of humor, he had an easy laugh, enjoyed both listening to and telling a good story, and liked to play games. Everyone loved to go to grandpa’s place. He is survived by his brothers Kent (Vonzzaa) and Larry (Marie) and sisters Beth Reed and Ranay Holman. He was preceded in death by his sisters Donna Carr, Mary Magnum and Gwen Barfuss. Reed and Doris’ posterity include Teirre, Sherry Burton (Glen), Thomas (Shauna), Willard (Raelene), and Roxanne Shallenberger (Steven). They have 24 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. June’s posterity includes five children, 26 grandchildren and 93 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 1, 2009 at noon at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center. A viewing will be held at the Sims Funeral Home on Thursday April 30 from 6-8 p.m., and on Friday morning at the Stake Center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Soda Springs, Idaho.
Jerry St. George
A gathering of friends in memory of Jerry St. George will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 1 p.m. The gathering will take place at 3219 Spring Creek Road in Fairview. Following a presentation by the VFW, anyone wishing to share a few memories of Jerry will have an opportunity to do so. A barbecue will follow. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Quinn B. Cazier
Funeral services for Quinn B. Cazier will be held Sat., May 2 at 11 a.m. in the Afton Tabernacle. The family will meet with friends Friday evening May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Schwab Mortuary and Saturday morning, May 2, from 10-10:45 a.m. before the service.
Quinn B. Cazier
Long time Afton resident, Quinn B. Cazier, died April 25, 2009 surrounded by his family at the Star Valley Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday May 2, 2009, at the Afton Stake Tabernacle under the direction of the Salt River Ward Bishopric with his son, Bishop Kem T. Cazier conducting. Burial services were held at the Afton Cemetery. Quinn was born July 25, 1927 in Afton to Fannie Blacker and Earl Cazier. He was the sixth of eight children. His early childhood years were spent on the farm west of Afton. At Star Valley High School, he was active in the FFA and in 1945 was named the “All-Tourney basketball guard” in the State of Wyoming his senior year. After graduating from SVHS he marred his sweetheart, Elayne Turner, in 1945 in Paris, Idaho by Bishop Tucker. There marriage was later solemnized on May 21, 1946. He participated in M-MEN basketball and played in an all-church tournament. He worked for 30 years with the department of agriculture in the soil conservation service. He helped survey and design most of the sprinkler irrigation projects in Star Valley. He served as president of the Star Valley Creamery at the time of consolidation with the Swiss Cheese Plant. He was district Boy Scout chairman and sat as a member of many Eagle Scout boards of review. Throughout his life he loved and cared for all of his farm animals. He was truly a Shepard to his flock of sheep. His sheep learned to follow his kind commands and gentle voice. The six children born to Quinn and Elayne were among the highlights of his life. He was an avid fan of all sporting events, school and church activities that his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participated in. He was proud and grateful that several of his grandsons received the rank of Eagle Scout. He supported his children and grandchildren a they served honorable LDS missions and witnessed many temple marriages. Quinn served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in many leadership positions including Bishopric, Sunday School and Stake Mission Presidencies, and High Priest group leader, but his most favorite call was teaching in the Primary. Quinn will be remembered and cherished for his love of family and friends, his special devotion to Elayne, his willingness to help others, his kind and caring nature, and his ever-optimistic attitude. Quinn was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elayne, son Roger Cazier, grandson Tyson Cazier, and sisters, Dora Perry and Dona Tolman. Quinn leaves behind daughters, Jolene (Robert) Hunsaker; Patsy (Sid) Steed; Sally (Norm) Nelson; and sons, Kem (Beth) Cazier; Layne (Patti) Cazier, and daughter-in-law Patsy Payne; 26 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren; and sisters, Ireta (Neil) Kennington, Marveline Jenkins, LueDene Jenkins, Billie Renee (Royce) Nield, and brother Paul Cazier.
Robert Richard Swiston
Robert Richard Swiston, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 28, 2009, at Good Samaritan Society Center. He was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Chelsea, Mass., to Charles and Mary Swiston. Robert served in the Army where he earned the rank of E-7. After his service he became a lifetime member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He married Kathleen Taylor in 1968 in Two Rocks Calif., later divorcing in 2002. He traveled, worked and lived in Japan; Tehran, Iran; Beruit, Lebanon; Bern, Switzerland; Shirley, Mass.; and Alpine. He enjoyed golfing with his son, and watching any Boston sports team win. He loved going to reunions and reminiscing with his Super Group and Chitose buddies. He was a quiet man who loved his children and grandchildren. Survivors include, Kathleen (Taylor) Swiston, ex-wife, of Idaho Falls; Robert William (Kymm) Swiston, son, of Idaho Falls; Charles (Marie) Swiston, brother, of Florida; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Michelle Nicole Swiston. Memorial services will be at a later date with military rites held in Alpine and later in Boston, Mass., where he and his mother will be rejoined with his father. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to the American Legion or VFW.
Alice LaVonne Hurt Ruder
Alice LaVonne Hurt Ruder, 70, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and formerly of Cheyenne, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at her home. She was born March 8, 1939, in Cheyenne to Ivan H. And Hazel J. Koon Hurt. She grew up in Cheyenne and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1957. She attended Mountain Bell and Qwest trade schooling throughout her 30+ years of working there. She was a certified nutritionist. She married Clarke Theobald and they were later divorced. She married Ralph J. Ruder in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, on Dec. 26, 1975. She lived in Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs, Afton, Alpine and Idaho Falls. She loved harvesting and the study of herbs, fishing, snowmobiling and she had a special love for her four birds. Alice was a fun, loving, caring and adventurous wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Ruder of Idaho Falls; son, Allen (Laura) Theobald of Ocoee, Fla.; daughter, Johnna (Dean) Charron of Elk Grove, Calif.; stepsons, John Ruder of Meeker, Colo.; Michael and Joseph Ruder both of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; stepdaughters, Vicki Lehmkulla of Loveland, Colo., and Julie Weimer of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; sisters, Nancy Stokes of Mobile, Ala.; and Carol Green of Cheyenne; granddaughters, Miranda Theobald of Casselbury, Fla., and Valerie Baumeister of Tallahassee, Fla.; grandsons, Darren Ruder of Idaho Falls and Andrew and Michael Hernandez both of Cheyenne,.
She is preceded in death by her parents. At her request, no services will be held.
Janet Renee Thurman Swenson
Janet Renee Thurman Swenson, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009 surround by her loving family. Janet was born in Afton on May 5, 1944 a daughter of Stewart M. and Adell Humphreys Thurman. She grew up in Grover. After graduating from high school she attended Utah State University. She married her sweetheart Eldon Swenson, in the Logan LDS Temple on Oct. 18, 1965. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she had held many positions, including, primary teacher, nursery leader, ward librarian and young women’s leader. Janet enjoyed tole painting, cross words, Sudoku and playing with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Eldon; children, Darin T. Swenson, Brigham City, Utah; Stephanie Diane (Kyle) Harris, Ogden, Utah; Michelle Leigh (Rex) Barker, Brigham City, Utah; Heather Lyn Swenson, Layton, Utah; and four grandchildren, Riley, Jada, Mason, Aidan. She is also survived by siblings, Stanley (JoAnne) Thurman, Sandy, Utah; Marcia (Ken) Higa, Orem, Utah; Michael (Joyce) Thurman, Bluffdale, Utah and sister-in-law Teri Thurman, Grover. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Stewart. Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Brigham City and on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary, in Afton. Graveside services will be Friday, May 15, 2009 at 3 p.m. in the Grover Cemetery.
Verl Donald Taysom
Verl Donald Taysom, 80, passd away March 12, 2009 at his home in Grants Pass, Ore. He was born March 8, 1929 in Afton to Abram Verl Taysom and Eliza Ruth Bagley Taysom. He went to school in Afton until he moved with his family to Vallejo, Calif., where his father, Verl, worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The family then moved to Napa, Calif., where Donald graduated from Napa High School.
He attended college in Logan, Utah, at what was then known as Utah State Agricultural College. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Sacramento State College in Sacramento.
Donald is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna Kim Taysom; three sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jim and Annette Taysom McKenzie; many nephews and nieces, one aunt, Wyla Taysom Ames; and many Bagley and Taysom cousins whom he dearly loved. A memorial service was held April 18, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vacaville, Calif. There will be a graveside service at the Afton cemetery on May 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Louine Clawson Young Cromar
Louine Clawson Young Cromar, age 100, died on Thursday May 7, 2009 at the home of her son, Glen, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Louine was born Dec. 11, 1908 in Salt Lake City and was the last surviving child of Seymour Bicknell Young Jr. and Carlie Louine Young Clawson. On Aug. 12, 1931 she was married to Raymond Kenneth Cromar in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Kenneth died November 16, 1986 in Colorado Springs, Colo. This valiant and virtuous daughter of God has a long history of serving the Lord in auxiliaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also served 11 years supervising Primaries in the Western States Mission. Additionally, Kenneth and Louine were companions in the Washington D.C. Mission. As a widow she enjoyed being an ordinance worker in the Jordan River LDS Temple for 10 years. A “100 year Party” was held in July, 2008 in her honor, bringing 180 direct descendants together to commemorate the occasion with their mother and grandmother. Thanks to all who sent her cards and flowers on her actual 100th birthday in Thayne in Dec. 11, 2008. She was proud of her pioneer ancestry, which included Brigham Young, Joseph Young, Edward Partridge, Hiram B. Clawson, Emily Augusta Young Clawson, Emily Partridge, Seymour B. Young Sr., and others. Louine is survived by all seven children, Kenneth (Lynda), Aurora; Colo.; Don (Penni), Salt Lake City; Dale (Hevia), Salt Lake City; Carlie (Paul Jensen), Thayne; Bruce (Helga), Boulder, Colo.; Ross, Salt Lake City.
She has 40 grandchildren, 141 great grandchildren, and 20 great great grandchildren. Louine has been lovingly cared for in the home of her daughter, Carlie, for 22 years. Louine was a member of the Thayne Second Ward for the past 10 years. Funeral services and burial were in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund, Perpetual Education Fund, or Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Jay Bert Muir
Jay Bert Muir, 71, passed away at his home in Auburn, after a long illness, on Thursday, June 11, 2009. He was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on Oct. 30, 1937 to Joseph Bert Muir and Virginia Hill. His early years were spent in Grey’s Lake, Idaho. He attended school in Wayan, Taylor Idaho, Shelley Idaho and Soda Springs. He graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1956. Following high school he attended Parks Radio and Television Repair School in Denver for a year. He then attended Utah State University for two years, studying automotive technology. In 1960 he joined the United States Air Force. He received an honorable discharge and returned home in 1961. He married Sharon Butt of Pingree, Idaho on Oct. 27, 1961 in Pingree, Idaho. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 31, 1965. Jay helped his father on their ranch in Grey’s Lake, as well as working at several odd jobs. He then became employed by the JR Simplot Company at Conda, Idaho in 1963, mining phosphate ore. During his employment of 39 years with the JR Simplot Company, he operated various types of heavy equipment, becoming an electric shovel operator and a foreman for a time. Jay was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions including Sunday School President, 10 years in the scouting program, the Elders Quorum presidency and High Priest Group Leader. Jay enjoyed doing things with his family and being in the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and teaching his family. He also enjoyed traveling and visited many places with his family. He loved being out in nature. He was interested in geology and set out to learn as much as he could. He spent many hours hiking and looking for fossils. He also loved to tell stories to his family and friends. He is survived by his six children, Lauren Jay (Angie) Muir; Sharolee McCoy; Andrea (Travis Lee) Arnold; Angelina (John Phillip) Atkinson; Joseph Paul (Amy) Muir; and Serena Muir. He was grandfather to 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bert Muir; his mother, Virginia Hill Muir; and his brother, Terry Joe Muir. Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, 2009 in the Auburn LDS Church. Internment was in the Auburn Cemetery.
Marion Allred
Marion Josepha Clinger Allred, 86 years old, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She was born June 27, 1922 in Glenn, Idaho, now known as Jacknife. She was the oldest of three children born to Kenneth Vernile and Sarah Elena Miller Clinger. She grew up in Etna and Freedom. When Marion was only seven years old, her mother died from appendicitis. Her father, then married Cleora Stewart and they lived in the little, two room home known as the Baker Cabin. Two years later, Marion’s father died in an automobile accident in Grover. She stayed with her stepmother and new baby sister, Osa Joy, while her two younger brothers, Darwin then age seven and Donnie age five, went to live with their Grandma Clinger. Later, the three siblings were re-united and they lived with their Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Freedom. Marion was part of America’s “Rosie the Riveter” era during World War II. She worked as a welder in a shipyard in Portland, Ore. Afterwards, she moved to Odessa, Mo., and worked in an arsenal for $1 a hour. On Nov. 2, 1954 she married Leslie E. Allred in Paris, Idaho. She instantly became stepmother to a daughter and five sons. Seven years later, a daughter was born to that union. Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed topics on health and nutrition, controversial philosophies, government conspiracies and particularly debates on religion. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister, Osa Joy Clark. She dearly loved her entourage of lady friends who provided her with a lifeline phone calls on a daily basis. Survivors include her sister, Osa Joy Clark (Delbert), of Smoot; daughter Kitty Dory (Hunky), of Afton; stepsons Larry Allred (Gaye), of Afton; LaDee Allred (MaryAnn), of Thayne; Lloyd Allred (Jackie), of Ogden; Udell Allred and a stepdaughter Gayle Ball (Dennis) of Clearfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; a daughter, Loretta Roberts; her two brothers, Darwin Clinger and Donnie Clinger; and stepson, Lael Allred. At her request, no funeral services will be held.
Alden Stewart
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alden Levi Stewart, June 7, 2009. Alden was born Feb. 28, 1917. He was the fifth of eight children born to David Levi and Jesse Stewart. He grew up and spent much of his adult life in Alamo, a town that he loved and that his grandparents helped to settle. Born into a hard-working family of cattle ranchers, he was a child of the depression. As a young man, Alden served his country for over four years during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army attached to the Air Corps. He served as a medic and was stationed on land and sea in the South Pacific. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the Soldiers Medal of Valor, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. When he returned from the service, he met Carma Nelson, who would bless his life forever. In 1946 they were married in the Mesa LDS Temple and have spent the last 63 years building a life and raising a family. Their relationship has been a powerful example to his children and grandchildren of what true love and marriage can be. Alden, along with his brothers, made a significant involvement in the building up of the infrastructure of the State of Nevada. They established and ran Nevada Rock and Sand, Nevada Ready Mix, and Stewart Bros. Alden’s career, however, was not the top of his priority list. Rather, his devotion to God, his wife and children were the mark of his character. Alden loved his Father in Heaven and was always active in the serving the church. He witnessed many marvels and had numerous significant accomplishments in his 92 years, but would readily say his family is his proudest legacy. He is survived by his precious wife, Carma; six children; 27 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren, to date. Each of whom can boast of having an intimate and close relationship with him and would say he has been the ultimate example of integrity, generosity and a life well-lived. Funeral services were held Friday, June 12. Interment took place in the cemetery in Alamo.
