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CRAIG MOYLE ALDER

Craig Moyle Alder was born on November 9, 1941, to Carlton Caine & Rebecca Moyle Alder in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He passed away after a short illness on July 15, 2014.

Craig married Patricia Tuckett on February 14, 1964, they had 6 children and later divorced. He married Jan Lowry on December 17, 2004.  Craig served an LDS mission in England and was active in the US Army.  He attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.  Craig was a kind and loving man.

Survived by his wife Jan; his children David (Brenda), Stephen (Gena), Paul (Vicki), Daniel (Janeth), Adam (Lara) and Rebekah (Graham) Murray; siblings Julie (Robert, deceased), Thomas (Linda) and sister-in-law Irene (Caine, deceased); his step daughters Julie (Ken) Elder and Nanci Nelson and her companion Saul Schuyler; 19 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by Jan’s step children Wendy Goodwin, Jerrianne Taylor, Kevin Taylor and Brian (Kim) Taylor.  Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Peter and Caine, brother-in law Robert Anderson and grandson Franklin.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 19, 2014 at the South Jordan 4th Ward Chapel 2550 West 9800 South at 12:00 noon.  Viewings will be held on Friday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and on Saturday at the church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the services.  Online condolences atwww.jenkins-soffe.com


MYRL LINDSAY ANDERSON

Our enthusiastic, energetic, spit fire mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Myrl Lindsay Anderson, passed away July 7, 2014 encircled by her family.

Myrl was born February 19, 1929 in Payson, Utah to Samuel Roland and Alta Knowlton Lindsay and lived here her entire 85 years.  She graduated from Payson High School and Brigham Young University.

She finally found a man who could keep up with her and married Boyd A. Anderson on the 25th of May 1956 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they worked hard to create a wonderful home, where children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends loved to gather often.  Mom and Dad just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.  Mom was the master party planner and was always the life of the party. She loved to vigorously decorate her home for every season and holiday. She was a dedicated school teacher for over 26 years, teaching Jr. High P.E. and 2nd grade students at Wilson Elementary. She dearly loved each student and was known to attend every baptism, graduation, and wedding she was invited to.  A few of her students became her best friends.  

Myrl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and served in various callings and was also a Temple Worker for a number of years.  She volunteered for many community events including helping plan her high school renunions and helping at Peteetneet Academy and its annual train show.  She had a gift for lifting other people's spirits and seeing the positive side to every situation.  We will miss her positive outlook on life.  Her motto was always..."Good, better, best, may you never rest, until your good is better and your better best".      She lived by it.

Myrl loved working in her yard and flower gardens and wasn't truly happy unless she had exhausted herself making them beautiful.  She shared this love of flowers and yard work with her mother, father, and sister, Jean. If she couldn't be found when stoppinng by to visit, we could always find her in the yard.  In life she never let an obstacle get in her way.  "No" or "it can't be done", was NOT in her vocablulary.  She was an elegant lady and loved coordinating and accesorizing every outfit.  Our Dad loved this about his "little lady".  She was also an avid sports fan, cheering loudly for the Utah Jazz and the BYU Cougars.    

She is survived by her children: Karen (John) Burt; L. Allen (Kris) Anderson; S. Lee Anderson; and Lisa (Noel) Hilden.  She is also survived by: 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister: Afton L. Frisby.  She is preceded in death by her son, Peter, her parents S. Roland and Alta Lindsay, and two sisters, Jean Hancock and Barbara Roper.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View 2nd Ward, 75 S. 600 E., Payson, Utah.  Friends may call Sunday, July  13, 2014 from 6 til 8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, and from 9:45 til 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

ROBERT F ANDERSON

BRIGHAM CITY – Robert Frank Anderson, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Willow Glen Health and Rehabilitation.

Robert was born August 9, 1920, in Monnetta, Arkansas, a son of Lillian Victoria Cullen and Thomas James Anderson.  He served his Country in the US Navy in WWII.

Robert married Betty Velate Andreason February 7, 1942, in Preston, Idaho. They later divorced. He then married Norma Jean Smith.
Robert enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting.  He was a local auto repairman.

Surviving are his wife Norma Jean, children: Robert F. (Pamela Jean) Anderson, Rock Springs, WY; Lillian A. (Ronald) Taylor, Brigham City, UT; Patricia Anderson, Brigham City, UT; Thomas J. (Marsha) Anderson, Elwood, UT; 21 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and step-children: Stanley, Donnie, Chris, Robert and Loren Smith. Also are sister Mattie Lee Greenfield, FL; and brother John E. Anderson, MO.
Preceded in death by a son Loren Harvey Anderson, infant David, and daughter Norma Jean Anderson.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 13th Ward Chapel, 25 S. 300 E., Brigham City.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.

Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.


SHARON ANDREWS

Payson--Sharon Andrews, a 58- year-old Payson resident, passed away June 26, 2014, at Provo Rehab.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, July 7, 2014, at the Payson City Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home, condolences may be made at www.serenityfhs.com.

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DOROTHEA JOAN ROBERTSON BRIGGS

Dorothea Joan Robertson Briggs of Payson, Utah, died 23 March 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born October 18, 1933, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Andrew Clarke and Kathleen Janet Sullivan Robertson.  As a young girl she learned how to work hard, cooking and cleaning at her grandparents’ fishing camp on Rainy Lake. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 12 when her mother diligently searched to find the true church, which would have the Melchizedek Priesthood. After graduating from Fort Frances High School, Joan attended nursing school at Port Arthur General Hospital. While on vacation from school an LDS missionary from Utah convinced her she should move to Salt Lake City to find a man who could marry her in an LDS temple. After graduating from nursing school she rode the bus to Salt Lake City accompanied by the returning missionary. They were engaged a week after arriving in Utah. Joan married Gene Briggs in the Los Angeles LDS temple May 18, 1957, while Gene was stationed in the Navy at Treasure Island. Upon Gene’s release from the Navy, they made their home in Southern California (Long Beach, Cypress, and Norco). Joan was employed as a registered nurse at Long Beach Hospital Norwalk Community Hospital, Parkview Community Hospital (Riverside). She worked mostly in Emergency Room and Labor & Delivery.  In 1978 they moved to Payson, Utah. There Joan taught future medical assistants both medical and life skills. Joan spent the last year and a half of her life living with her son, first in Kirkland, Washington, then in Puerto Rico.

Gene and Joan raised four children: Kathryn (Dirk) Van Wagoner, Andrew Briggs, Karen (Brynn) Duncan, and Jennifer (Heath) Jolley. They also welcomed to their loving home a foster daughter, Sha (Gordon) Fields.

Joan lived a life of service, sharing her knowledge, skills, time, talents, and wisdom to all in need. In her spare time, she was a Girl Scout troop leader, Cub Scout den mother, piano teacher, cake decorator, quilter, seamstress, genealogist, family historian, and her children’s cheerleader. Having grown up on a lake, Joan loved being in, on, or near the water, whether lakes, rivers, or oceans. She and Gene owned a pleasure boat and made many trips to Catalina Island and the Colorado River. Joan was a strong, independent woman who encouraged everyone to achieve their full potential. She faced her diagnosis of liver cancer with great strength, faith, and a cheerful attitude. 

Joan is survived by her children, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and her only sister Gail (Wayne) Lowes. She was preceded in death by her eternal sweetheart and her parents.

A memorial service was held March 25, 2015, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Funeral Services will be held Friday April 3, 2015, at 11:00 am at the LDS Church at 711 South 600 East, Payson, Utah. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening 6:00 – 9:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.premierfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to Primary Children’s Hospital Foundation.

AFTON ROPER BOWEN

Our mother, Afton Roper Bowen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 4,  2015. 

She was born to Wesley D. Roper and Vivian Burnice Bray on July 4,1927 as the Fourth of July cannons were going off in Eureka, Utah. She was the fourth child with an older sister (Dona), two older brothers (Duane and Glen) and a younger brother David. Mom graduated from Payson High School and married Albert William Bowen on August25,1944. They had eight children: Albert Gary Bowen (Sandra), Connie Joann Harris (Jerry), Sharon Bascom (Robert), Rosemarie Thompson (Brent), Steven Wesley Bowen ( Cheryl), Afton Irene Childs (Grant), Michael William Bowen (Rose), and Pamela Burnice Beus.

Mom was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Her favorite calling was Primary Chorister where she served for 20 years. She loved the children and felt that Primary was where her testimony of God's love grew stronger as she listened to the children sing. She also served as Sunday School Coordinator and in the Relief Society Presidency. She worked in the Provo Temple for about 10 years as an Ordinance worker and also served a full time mission to Connecticut.

Mom loved this great land of America and was always energetic in teaching her posterity to honor and sustain our Veterans who sacrificed for our freedoms. She held special Patriotic Programs for her family and taught us the songs of freedom honoring this country. One of my favorite memories was seeing mom standing tall at last summer's family reunion, a smile on her face and leading all of her posterity in the Star-Spangled Banner.

Mom had a tremendous love for her family and a deep abiding faith in her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ. She shared that faith and testimony with all her children (8), her grandchildren (40 ), her great grandchildren (116), and her great great grandchildren (25). Our lives will forever be strengthened by her love and example.

Afton was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley D Roper and Vivian Burnice Bray, her husband Albert William Bowen, her sister Dona Robbins, and her brothers Glen Roper and Duane Roper. She is survived by her younger brother David Lee Roper, and her eight children.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 9, 2015, 11:00 a.m., in the Santaquin, Utah Stake Center, 45 South 500 West. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Sunday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church on Monday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

GLORIA LOUISE SMITH BARNETT

Gloria Louise Smith Barnett returned to her Heavenly Father March 1, 2015, after suffering a severe stroke. Gloria was born May 20, 1931 to Floyd Marion Smith and Ramona Wall in Payson Utah General Hospital.

She was the third of four daughters: Barbara, Loraine, Gloria, and Connie.

Gloria has lived in Payson her whole life. She attended Taylor elementary, Payson Junior High and graduated from Payson High School in 1949.

Gloria was a cheerleader, a Twirler in the marching Band and played the flute and piccolo in the concert band. Gloria married Sargent Dale Barnett August 19, 1949, and they were sealed in the Manti Temple Sept. 26, 1949.

Gloria was very active both in civic and church activities. She served as a Pink Lady at Payson Hospital, President of Payson Ladies Fireman, President Ladies Utah County Jeepetts (Search & Rescue), President of People Preserving Peteetneet, President of Payson Historical Society, President of the Payson Utah Daughters of Pioneers, Secretary of Utah State Archaeology Society.

She was in the Payson Chorale and LaNesta Chorus and was in the Merri-Tones and Gems. She also sang with her daughter for many years. Gloria and Dale were the Grand Marshals of Payson’s 2009 Onion Days Parade. She worked as a Telephone Operator in Payson and was Secretary for Payson Sheet Metal. Gloria and Dale  traveled world wide working on LDS Temples. She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Relief Society President, Primary President and many other Stake and Ward positions.

Survivors include: her husband, Dale, Payson; children, V.L. (Terri), Kanab; Sargent Jay, Payson, Rusty Blake (Tamara), Santaquin; son-in-law, Gary DeGraw, Payson; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; siblings, Barbara McGurk, Salt Lake; Loraine Braithwaite, Springville and Connie Cloward, Salt Lake. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheri DeGraw.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 7, 2015, 11:00 a.m., in the Payson West 11th Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church on Saturday, from 9-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits. com

ALLEN KEITH BAUER

September 21, 1943 – September 3, 2014

Our beloved husband and Father passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in his home in Payson, Utah.  Allen was the first of four children born to Keith H. Bauer and Mary Cleo Bauer (Hardy) of Spanish Fork, Utah, on September 21, 1943.

He has three younger siblings: Steven Bauer, Marilyn Jeppson  and Carol Wilson. He had a wonderful childhood and a close family.  He had many fond memories of his brother and sisters.  He was raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1961.  He played trumpet in the marching band.

He married his eternal companion, Sandra K. Droste, in the Salt Lake Temple on February 15, 1968.  They were blessed with eight children, six daughters and two sons:  Diane Young, Yvonne Sipherd, Deborah  Tempest, Scott Bauer, Camille Corno, Elizabeth Fullmer, Jonathan Bauer and Alexandra Turner.  His children never doubted his devotion to them or their mother.  He often said that they were his greatest joy.

He has 19 grandchildren who loved to come see him.  He was a fun Grandpa and loved to make the kids laugh.  Allen loved a good joke and his sense of humor never waned.  Even in the last few days of his life, he was making his family laugh.  He loved wearing his red coat with white trim and being mistaken for Santa by children who met him. He loved to tease Sandy, and watch her get flustered.   

Allen had a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  After struggling for many years, he returned to full activity in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and found great joy in attending the temple with his sweetheart.  His family is so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who provides a plan for them to be together for eternity.  We know that we will be reunited with him.

Allen was a man of integrity.  He was honest and could always be counted on to be dependable.  He looked for opportunities to serve others.  He was a great example to his children and grandchildren.  He was a gentle man, and he rarely raised his voice.  He never had a mean word to say about anyone, and was patient always.  

Allen served an honorable mission in the Northeast British Mission.  He spoke often of the spiritual experiences he had and how his testimony was strengthened.  He always recalled being informed of Kennedy’s assassination while serving as young man in England.

After his mission, he joined the US Army.  While stationed in the Panama Canal Zone, he met Sandy.  He frequently told his children that the first time he saw their mother she was so beautiful that he just wanted to hug her.  She thought he was the most handsome man she’d ever seen.  He swept her off her feet and married her in the Salt Lake Temple, just before he served a tour of duty in Viet Nam.  When he returned, the couple made their home first in Spanish Fork, Utah, and later in Payson, Utah.  Their home was always filled with laughter and love.  

Allen had a lifelong curiosity.  He was known for being able to improvise any mechanical solution.  His family remembers him tinkering on something almost every day. He loved to work on cars.  He attended BYU while a young man, and later earned a master mechanic certificate from a trade school in Denver, Colorado.  He was always available to help friends and family when they needed a repair or advice.  Everyone agreed that if you wanted it done right, you called Allen.   He collected classic cars and loved to attend car shows with his children.  

Allen was spontaneous.  He would come home sometimes and gather the family up just to go for a drive.  He loved to ride with the top down on his 1952 Oldsmobile convertible.  

Allen retired after 25 years from Ensign-Bickford, formerly Trojan Explosives, where he worked in the primers and maintenance department.  He was industrious and never shied away from hard work. He taught his children by example the importance of working hard and being trustworthy.  

He will be missed, but it brings great joy to his family to know that he has been reunited with his parents and brother who passed on before him.  We know that our Savior loves him and has him in his care.  It is with love and respect that we say our temporary goodbyes to this faithful and gentle man.

WILLIAM GARTH BOSWELL

William Garth Boswell, age 83 of Elberta, passed away October 4, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was born May 21, 1931 in Goshen, Utah to Vonley and Gladys Okelberry Boswell.  He married Mary Lee Selman February 13, 1953 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple.

He graduated from Utah State University.  During the Korean War he served his country in the US Air Force as a medical supply officer.  He was a pilot, cowboy, rancher and farmer.  His family operation was the Okelberry Cattle Company.  He was an entrepreneur developing farms and ranches.  He served as President of the Goshen Irrigation company for many years.  Most of all, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Elberta; children, Julie (Russell) Rogers, Pam Walker, Karrie (Steve) Bateman, Mary Jane (Rick) Ashcroft, William (Sherrie) Boswell and Michelle (David) Howlett; 30 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 9th at 10:30 am at the Elberta LDS Church, 12800 West 15300 South.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Wednesday 6 to 8 pm and Thursday at the church from 9:30 to 10:15 am.  Burial, Goshen Cemetery.



ROBERT BRENT BURDICK

Robert Brent Burdick, age 64 of Payson, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014.

He was born February 25, 1950 in Payson, Utah to Robert Arzy and Ardella Jessie  Nybo Burdick.

He grew up in Payson, UT and moved to Kanab, UT his senior year of high school where he graduated from high school in 1968 and met the love of his life Cynthia Swapp.

He joined the Navy during the Vietnam War, was honorably discharged and came home and married Cynthia in 1969.

Brent was a successful businessman in the lumber industry. He started at a young age working for his grandfather’s lumber yard (Burdick Lumber) where he learned to love the business. After retiring Brent served on the Payson City Council and loved serving his community.

Brent enjoyed golfing and camping with his family and friends. His greatest joy was his family. He will be truly missed.

Survivors include: his wife, Cynthia; 5 children, Melony (Brett) Downey, Jennifer (Daniel) Thompson, Alison (Neil) Roberts, Leslie (Rory) Lazenby, Robert Cody (Jessica) Burdick. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by; his parents, and a daughter, Tracy Ann Burdick.

A viewing will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary , 587 S. 100 West, Payson and Friday, November 7, 2014 from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at the Mtn. View Stake Center, 75 South 600 East, Payson. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com.

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DAVID MARVIN COOMBS

Captain David Marvin Coombs died on November 14, 2014 at his home in Payson, Utah as a result of brain cancer.

He was born March 29, 1937 in Alamosa, Colorado. His parents Marvin Stevens Coombs, Malinda Thomas Coombs, and Vernal David Coombs were blessed to raise an industrious and ambitious young man. David's father Marvin died when David was just 7 years old.

David graduated from Sanford High School in 1955, where he played football and basketball. He then worked on the railroad and attended Colorado State University. He served for 2 years in the Gulf States Mission from 1958-1960. Upon his return to Colorado, he attended Adams State College during the summer. During that time he met his sweetheart, Sigrun Jankowsky, who had immigrated from Austria. They were married on September 1, 1960 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and were married for 54 years. 

David graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Business Management in 1963, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force upon graduation.  He served in the Air Force as a pilot for 6 years, traveling extensively throughout the world.  He served in the Vietnam War for 1 year, where he was awarded many air medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Following the Air Force, David’s career as a commercial airline pilot took him to Western Airlines, and later Delta Airlines. He flew for 28 years, retiring in 1995 as a Captain.

During their time in the Air Force they lived in Fort Walton Beach Florida, Del Rio Texas, Oklahoma, Tacoma Washington, Sanford Colorado, and San Antonio Texas. His career took them to Torrance California for 2 years until settling in Camarillo California to raise the family. They moved to Utah in 1982 and have spent the last 5 winters in Arizona.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he held numerous leadership positions including High Councilman, counselor in several bishoprics, and Bishop in the West Mountain 3rd Ward, from 2000-2005. He and Sigrun served a full-time mission at the Provo Missionary Training Center from September 1997-November 1998. 

He was an advocate of the Scouting program. He served as Cub master, Scoutmaster and earned the Silver Beaver Award, one of Scouting's highest honors.

He spent time with his family traveling, camping, and doing projects.  He also enjoyed his hobbies. Their large family of animals included dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, ducks, and turtles. David always enjoyed the upkeep and hard work of a farm. He loved working outdoors, driving motor vehicles especially tractors, flying, and reading good thrilling stories.

David and Sigrun enjoyed trips/cruises to Alaska, and a cruise to the Panama Canal. He was always a fan of travel and seeing and experiencing new cultures.

David is survived by his wife Sigrun, four children Steven David Coombs, John Mitchell Coombs, Lisa Coombs Hancock, Gina Coombs and M. Scott Taylor, his grandchildren, and siblings Kathleen and Warren Reed, Curtis and Betty Coombs, Shelly and Larry Mortensen, and Robert and Vonnie Coombs. David was preceded in death by his parents Malinda, Marvin and Vernal and his brother Richard.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st. A viewing will take place from 9:00 a.m. till 10:30 a.m., with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. at 902 W 400 N, Payson, Utah.

Memorial donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints missionary fund.

Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

Thank you all who came to visit and helped with David’s care for the last 8 months.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerobits.com.

SANDA CRAWFORD

1938-2014

Sanda Roberta Jacobsen Crawford passed quietly in her home on Thursday 17 July, 2014. She was born April 22, 1938 in Urbana Missouri to Henry Victor Jacobsen and Rosa Jane Nasalroad Jacobsen. 

She married her eternal companion, Malcolm Darrell Crawford on September 16, 1959 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Sanda and Malcolm raised six children together. Diane & Lars (Johnson), John & Laura, David & Cherie, Joseph & Sonya, Mary & John (Savage), and James & Sonia all benefit from her teachings and her dedication to family.

She is affectionately known as 'Nana' by 22 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren who have enjoyed her love and support all of their lives. She was always a dedicated and loving wife and mother.

She was a friend to all and served in many significant civil and areas; not the least of which was to be a major force in establishing the first ambulance service in Salem which continues to this day.

She is survived by her husband, her brother Henry Dick Jacobsen of Lyman, WY and two of her sisters; Loleta (Serrano) of San Diego, CA and Pattie (DuBois) of Lake Tapps, WA. Her younger sister Bonnie Joanne (Furgason) preceded her in death earlier this year.

Sanda has given much to others and asked for little in return.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Salem 7th Ward, 25 West Apple Blossom, Salem, UT 84653. A Viewing will be held from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerobits.com.

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JAMES CRAIG DAVIS

James Craig Davis, age 64 of Payson, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014.

He was born December 7, 1950 in Payson, Utah to LaVar K. and Odessa Ostler Davis. He married Linda K. Brackenbury, she preceded him in death. He married Clara Turner and she preceded him in death in 1993.

James loved outdoor sports, hunting and fishing and especially his grandson, Batai.

Survivors include his children, Craig D. (Christina), Wade (Monica), Derek (Trina), Wesley (Kori) Heppler  Jeremiah and David Davis; Cara (Jimmy) Fairless and Becky (Dustin) Hinds; 16 grandchildren; siblings, Allan Davis and Linda Peterson. Two brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 18, 2014, 11:00 a.m. in the Payson 16th Ward Chapel 650 West 800 South, where friends may call 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

JASON DICKIE

Jason Andrew Dickie, age 43, passed away at his home on March 29, 2015 after fighting a long and very difficult battle with anxiety and depression.  He is finally at rest in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.  

Jason was born January 2, 1972 in Salt Lake City to Edward Owen Dickie, Jr. and Marilyn Ann Tolley.  He is survived by his best friend and wife, Dayna Dawn Warenski Dickie, their three children, Matthew, Jessica, and Conner; his parents, Edward and Marilyn Dickie; his siblings and their spouses, Edward (Wendy) Dickie, Brent (Amy) Dickie, Candace (Brett) Maylett, and Justin (Tasha) Dickie; his mother and father-in-law, Robert and Dawn Warenski, and many special nieces and nephews.  

Jason attended high school in WVC at Granger High. He then attended Utah State University, Idaho State University, and graduated with honors from Southern Utah University with a degree in Elementary Education.  He got his first teaching job in Payson, Utah.

Jason loved the outdoors.  He was an avid fly fisherman.  He liked to go bike riding with his family, enjoyed working in and beautifying his yard, and took daily walks with his best friend.

Being around children was one of Jason’s greatest passions.  He taught elementary school for nine years where he was loved and admired by all those he came in contact with.  He was everyone’s “favorite teacher!”

The world was a better place because Jason was in it.  He knew how to make everyone feel like the most important person in the world.  Jason was the most caring, compassionate, loving, hard working, and gentle man we knew. He would do anything to make others happy.  He had an incredible light in his eyes and a genuine smile that let his beautiful spirit shine through.  We love Jason, and will miss him with all of our hearts.  We are comforted by the knowledge that families are forever, and that we will be with him again!

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 2nd at 11:00 am at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East.  Friends may call at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Wednesday 6 to 8 pm and Thursday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am.  Burial, Santaquin Cemetery.

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