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
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
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, 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
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
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.
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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