Anderson and Sons - Lone Peak Chapel Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Gayle LaNae Smith, 73, passed away on April 21, 2022 in Highland,Utah. She was born March 12, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William R. Smith and Wanda Webb Smith.Gayle was always a kind, loving, generous, hard-working, adventurous and fun person. Whatever Gayle set her mind to, she could do well.In her younger years she was in the high school band and orchestra. She played the saxophone, clarinet and the organ. She was also on the high school badminton team and participated in several other sports. She exceled in typing and shorthand and was one of the few, if not the only, students that could out-type her typing teacher.Gayle was a lifeguard, water skier and later owned and operated her own ski boat. She found joy in teaching her nephews, nieces, granddaughters and some of their friends to waterski.Above all else, Gayle will always be remembered as a teacher extraordinaire. She taught at La Vista, an at-risk high school for 37 years and at Fullerton College, at night, for 30 years. She was always the teacher that students sought after because she was known as the teacher who cared. Many of her high school students called her Mom and she still had former students contacting her until her death. Many students said that having her as a teacher was life-changing. Gayle implemented a program at her high school called PAL (Peer Assistance League). One of the many aspects of the program was to instill self-worth into young people who had never been seen as worthwhile. Gayle had many students come to her and tell her that she was the first person who had ever told them that they were worthwhile. She also taught them how serving others could be uplifting in their lives. In addition to instilling love, hope, self-worth and service, she prevented suicides, helped in drug rehab and gang withdrawal.Gayle was recognized on many levels for her teaching ability including state, county and district. One of the awards that she received was being named PAL teacher of the year for the state of California for which she received a certificate from the governor.She received a prestigious award that was presented to very few teachers in all of Southern California. It was called the Crystal Apple Award. The award was presented through the television news station NBC. Very few teachers were awarded this honor and the teacher had to nominated by her/his own students. The television station then sent a reporter and crew out to her school and filmed Gayle with her class and it was shown on the 6 o’clock news.Gayle always wanted to be “The teacher that she never had” and she surely achieved that and more.Gayle has always been a caring, loving and generous individual who helped and encouraged everyone that she could along her life’s path.Gayle is survived by her sisters Dawn Lakin, Cindy Sweet, Shellie Nazer and her chosen family, sister Patricia Miller, daughter Marcela Duran, granddaughter Marie Uyeno and Sandra Smith, grandson-in law Robbie Uyeno, great granddaughters Kyley Smith, Presley Smith, Aubrey Smith, Paige Uyeno and Paisley Uyeno.

Obituary Preview: Stanley Hatch Griffin Stanley Hatch Griffin, 92, of American Fork, Utah, passed away on April 21, 2022. Stan was born on March 9, 1930 to Stanley Funk and Erma Hatch Griffin in Newton, Utah. He was the oldest of four children, a brother John Edward, and sisters Mereda and Oris. Stan was raised in Newton where he learned to love farming at a young age. After Stan graduated from North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah in 1948, he went on to study Agronomy Soil Science at Utah State Agriculture College (Utah State University) in Logan, Utah and graduated in 1952. He then honorably served in the US Army as an Officer in the Quartermaster Corp. In 1950 Stan married LuAnne Rigby. They had four children: Jerry, Jackie, John, and Jim. In 1954 Stan's father and brother were killed in a farming accident in Moses Lake, Washington. He and his young family then moved to Washington to work the family farm for the next six years. After his divorce in 1959, he moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah where he met and married Geraldine (Jerry) Gillies in 1961. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1963. Jerry had two small children, Roylen and Shelly, whom he later adopted. After the death of his sister Mereda, they adopted her 11 year-old daughter, Denise. Stan had a successful career with the State of Utah, Department of Workforce Services retiring as an Administrative Law Judge, in 1992.  His family was his life. He enjoyed taking them boating, fishing, camping, golfing, and anything Jerry wanted to do. He put thousands of miles on his motor home, was the captain of the boat every year at Lake Powell and was an avid BYU and Utah Jazz fan. He loved to travel and has visited 6 of the 7 world continents. Stan held many church callings which he loved and served faithfully in. He loved the Gospel, and loved teaching it. His love of the Gospel led him and Jerry to serve two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Johannesburg, South Africa (May 1993-Nov 1994) Nuku'alofa Tonga (Feb 2001-Aug 2002). Stan was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, sister Mereda Luster and great grandson Caden Dirks. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jerry, sister Oris Boan of Pleasant Grove, Utah, children - Jerry (Veniece) Griffin of Missouri City, Texas, Jackie (Darwin) Dirks of St. George, Utah, Roylen (Karen) Griffin of Blanding, Utah, John (Jolene) Griffin of Mesa, Arizona, Jim (Karen) Griffin of Maricopa, Arizona, Shelly (Thomas) Bird of Price, Utah, and Denise Winget of Novato, California, 32 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday April 30th, at the 12th ward building, 673 E 300 N American Fork. A viewing will be held prior to services from 9:45am-10:45 am. The family will receive friends Friday evening April 29th from 6-8pm at Anderson and Sons' Mortuary, 49 E 100 N American Fork. Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice for their loving care and support they provided; especially Carmen, Rachel, Sandra, and Bill. Services will be streamed by the 22nd Ward at https://youtu.be/BMaRhIOrvDE

Obituary Preview: Maxine Lee Andre Bakker Our loving wife and mother, Maxine Lee (Andre) Bakker, 85, nicknamed Mickey, returned to our Heavenly Father on April 15, 2022, peacefully from complications due to Alzheimer's.She was born July 26,1936 in Blackfoot, Idaho to George Edwin Andre and Mette Pearl (Petersen) Andre. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was living in American Fork, Utah approximately for the last 25 years. Maxine served in many church callings over her life, including being the Relief Society President and an early morning Seminary teacher in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Oregon State College with a bachelor's degree in 1957, as a Home Economist. She had many talents which included sewing for her children, art, painting, frugality, and playing the piano.  Because of her frugality, she had a "kids shoe store" in the basement where she had collected shoes at a reduced price, so that when her children needed new shoes, they could choose a pair of shoes that she had already purchased.Robert and Maxine went on a blind date with another couple to Huntington Beach, California and had pizza.  As things progressed, and they became a couple and Robert Harm Bakker and Maxine married September 10, 1960, in Santa Ana, California. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1962 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Robert was in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and was assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico where they had their first 3 children, Mark, Clark, and Annette. Their first set of twins were Mark and Clark. Clark passed away after 3 days of living because his lungs were not fully formed. They were sealed as a family for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple with their children, Mark, Clark and Annette on December 23, 1963. That same year Robert was transferred for a 3-year assignment in Wiesbaden, Germany. Military housing was full, so the children were not allowed to go. Robert did not want to be separated from his family, so he asked his aunt in Holland to write a letter requesting that the USAF allow his family to reside with her in Amsterdam, Holland. Approval was given, so the family was flown to Germany and the family remained with him there, instead of moving them to Holland.  They lived in 2-bedroom apartments in Germany, one was an attic, and the other was a basement. Later, Robert was given temporary duty orders to work in England, while Maxine remained alone with 2 small children in Germany. Because Maxine didn't speak German the language barrier was extremely difficult. They missed each other immensely. While in London, Robert did temple work to ease his burden of being away from his family. When the temporary duty assignment was finished, they were extremely happy to be reunited.They had 3 more children while in Germany, Yvonne and Brent (the second set of twins), and Janine, military housing was offered 1 year before the family left Germany. Robert joined Civil Services after 13 years in the Air Force and was assigned to Yuma, Arizona and then Dayton, Ohio where he was a Computer Systems Analyst. Then they moved back to Albuquerque, New Mexico where Julie, their 7th child was born. They moved to Battle Creek, Michigan for 18 years, and then later moved to Springfield, Virginia for 3 years where Robert worked, and Maxine did genealogy in Washington D.C. archives. Lastly, they retired in the Salt Lake area where she enjoyed temple work and genealogy. Together they traveled throughout the country which enabled Maxine to find information in small town courthouse basements and cemeteries. Her research allowed her to help thousands of ancestors by submitting names and doing temple work for them during her travels and vacations. She was extremely driven and overjoyed by doing their temple work. She is survived by her husband of 61 years; her children Mark Bakker of Marina, California; Annette (David) Findlay of South Jordan, Utah; Yvonne (Carl, deceased) Hawley of Melbourne, Florida; Brent Bakker (Valerie Hall) of Riverton, Utah; Janine (Jim) Britton of Nicholasville, Kentucky; Julie Nestro of Ashburn, Virginia; 12 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Clark who lived 3 days; a son-in-law, Carl Hawley; and a stillborn grandbaby. The family would like to thank the loving caregivers for the last 12+ months who have treated Maxine with tender and compassionate care. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 21st, 2022, at 11:00 am (Mountain Standard Time) at The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints - American Fork 24th Ward Chapel, 975 North 60th East, American Fork, Utah where a viewing will be held from 9:45am to 10:45am, one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the American Fork Cemetery, 26 West 600 North Street, American Fork, Utah immediately following.Please click on the link below to watch the services for Maxine via live stream. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87923179484?pwd=NGdVVkQ0bzBkeTZML2Z5czNTcHFzdz09

Obituary Preview: Matthew Deem, 53, passed away on April 11, 2022, in American Fork, UT. Matthew was born on August 19, 1968 in Santa Barbara, CA to Woodruff Deem and Norris Dolvin. Matthew married Karen Tillett on June 17, 1994 in the St. George, Utah temple. Matthew had a deep love for dinosaurs as well as for Earth sciences. When he wasn't studying the sciences and archeology, he'd entertain himself with his passion for comic books, especially those published by Marvel. Matthew is survived by his wife, Karen Deem; their children Adam Deem, Samantha (Samuel) Freeman, and James Deem; his siblings Paul Deem, Barbara Patterson, David Deem, Noi Lani Deem, Maria Deem, Laura Deem, Jon Deem. Matthew is preceded in death by his parents Woodruff Deem and Norris Dolvin Deem. The service for Matthew Deem will be held on Monday April 18th, at 12:00 PM at the American Fork 29th Ward, 455 East 300 North. A viewing will be held prior to the service, from 10:45-11:45 AM. Burial will take place at Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17001 S Redwood Rd, Riverton, UT. Please share a memory on Matthew's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com. Please click on the link below to watch Matthew's services via live streaming: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:     Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89286966788?pwd=TTgzZm05WUgxTnJlQkx6MWhTaUVMQT09     Passcode: 417114

Obituary Preview: Nathan Jackson, 39, passed away on April 11, 2022, in American Fork, UT. Nathan was born August 29, 1982. He loved being with his family his favorite movies were Top Gun and Over the Top. He loved playing Super Nintendo and spending time with his nephews. He loved to go fishing and would drive the boat. He had a laugh that would make anyone smile. Nate was a gifted soul. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Nathan is survived by his sister, Melissa Jackson and his nephews Austin, Jayden, and Jorden Miller; two great nieces, Dakota and Saylor Miller; and many cousins. Nathan is preceded in death by his mother, Janette Jackson; his grandmother Carol Jackson; and uncles Bruce, Blane & Brent Jackson. The service for Nathan Jackson will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork. A viewing will be held from 9:45-10:45 AM prior to the services. Please share a memory on Nathan's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com. Please click on the link below to watch Nathan's Service via Live Stream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83433344705?pwd=NXl4WkVTK1ZGY2doZWo1ZllabTNpUT09

Obituary Preview: Bennie Reese Myers passed away on April 10, 2022 at his home in American Fork, UT. Bennie was born on June 15, 1943 in Highland, UT to Bennie & Elva Myers. Bennie was known for his love of fishing and hunting. He was always wanting to be in the outdoors and spending his time in the mountains. He had a great passion for Karate and lived his life to the fullest. He also raised many hawks and other birds of prey.He is survived by his wife Annette and children: Trina Frandsen, Clinton Myers, Cassy (Jesus) Gutierrez, Hanna (Nathan) Taylor & many grandkids. He is proceeded in death by his parents and his siblings: Gwen, Vaughn, Merrill, Stephen & his grand-daughter Vanessa. Funeral services will be held Friday April 15th at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork, UT, 84003. A viewing will be held from 9:45 - 10:45 am followed by the funeral services at 11:00 am. The internment will take place in the American Fork Cemetery following the funeral services.

Obituary Preview: Our beloved son, husband, dad, uncle, brother and friend, Eric Peterson, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Eric was born on January 16, 1989 in Ogden, UT to Dennis and Sharon Peterson. Eric moved to Rocklin, CA. when he was 3 years old. As Eric grew, he made many lasting friendships with his outgoing personality. Eric met the love of his life, Ashlee, when they were only 17. They soon became best friends and were inseparable. They enjoyed many adventures together. They loved spending time with friends and family, hiking, and creating lifelong memories. Eric and Ashlee were married on November 6, 2009. Their first daughter, Marlee, was born in October of 2016. Eric was anxiously awaiting the birth of their next daughter, due in July. Eric had a passion for life and those he loved. He was devoted to his family and friends and told them often how much they meant to him. He made space in his big heart for everyone he knew. He was a loyal friend who cared and connected with everyone he met and if anyone was in need, he would give them his full attention. His greatest calling in life was being a good dad. His daughter Marlee was his world, and he was her superhero. Eric was very proud of his wife Ashlee and her many accomplishments. He loved to have lively debates with family and friends, and he sincerely felt he could change the world for the better. He impacted each life he touched with his love. Eric is survived by his loving wife, Ashlee, their daughter Marlee and soon to be baby girl (July 2022). His parents, Dennis and Sharon Peterson, siblings, Brian (Jackie), Kimberly (Brent), and Susan. His in-laws, Myron and Karma Perschon, Ashlee's siblings, Jake (Kristen), Braden (Kat), Lindsey and McKenzie. He had many nieces and nephews and was loved by all. He leaves an empty spot in our hearts.  Eric was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Peterson, and his grandparents.

Obituary Preview: Debra and Grey was born February 8, 1955 in American Fork Utah to Robert Brown and Geraldine Myers. She grew up in Utah among cherished cousins and grandparents. Debbie married William David Grey on May 25, 1975 in Elko, Nevada. Together, they raised their daughter, Ammie Hickman, and although Amy was an only child, she was always surrounded by additional family members because Debbie and David were passionate about foster care. They opened their home to many children, but they tended to gravitate towards those extremely difficult to place children with special needs. Debbie's career of choice was teaching. Among the multiple degree she held was her Special Ed degree, and although over her almost 40 year career she had taught every single grade of mainstream school, her true passion was in Special Ed. She was always drawn to the underdog and she always seemed to know what each individual child needed in order to flourish. David was always right there by her side, decorating bulletin boards and helping with field trips. He was such a big help! She was loved by so many of her students and has kept in touch with many of them to this day. Debbie retired from her teaching career in 2012, upon the birth of her first granddaughter Maddie Belle Hickman. My goodness did she love that baby girl! Not long after, Maddie Belle got a baby brother, Grayson Hickman. Debbie was positively overjoyed! She was the best grandma. She and David spent their days taking their grandbabies camping, fishing, swimming, rollerskating, and to every carnival that came through town. She always called both of them every single day after school to hear about their adventures. She found true joy and being a grandma, mom, teacher, wife, and friend. She was loved by so many and she will be missed.

Obituary Preview: Theron Kenneth Wood passed away on April 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Willis and Cordelia Wood and raised by his mother and stepfather William Boam. After graduating from Granite High in 1960, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Toronto, Canada. He then served his country with the Marines Reserves. On June 2, 1966 he married his sweetheart, Vicki Mayhew in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were getting ready to celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary.Theron loved to spend time outdoors fishing, hunting and camping but was at his happiest when he was with his wife, kids and grandkids (unless the fishing was really good). He was a great mentor to many youth as a church leader, coach and friend.His hands were comparable to 80-grit sandpaper. This came from long days working as a carpenter and home builder. Even though he had strong, tough hands he never lost the soft touch of a father. He taught us all to work hard every day, never complain and never lose sight of the important things in life.Theron and Vicki served for 12 years as missionaries in Salt Lake City at the Conference Center and Tabernacle where they served and ministered to thousands of people. He was kind and compassionate to everyone he met and knew how to make everyone feel special and loved.He is survived by his wife Vicki, 7 children; Roger (Lynnette), Jason (Jena), Ryan (Holly), Dale (April), Jeff (Olivia), Julie (Tyler) Adams and Kevin (Ashley). 40 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Wendy and his parents.A viewing will be held Thursday, April 7th from 9:45 to 10:45 at 910 High Bench Road, Alpine, Utah 84004, followed by a graveside ceremony at 11:15 am at the Highland City Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Ada Kathleen Jensen Harr, age 92, passed away on April 1, 2022 in Lehi, UT.She married Grant J Harr in the Los Angeles Temple on August 16, 1959. Together they had four children, David, Stephen, Daniel and Janet. He passed away in 2010.Kathleen loved her family, both her immediate family and her extended family. Nothing gave her greater joy than spending time with her children or her siblings and their children. Along with her love of family was a commitment to education. She worked as a schoolteacher until she had children. Once her children were a little older, she founded her own pre-school and spent many years teaching the local children the things that would give them a head start once they entered regular school. Later in life, she returned to Los Angeles and took up teaching again. She continued to teach until her retirement at age 71.Kathleen inherited a love of music from her mother Lillian. She learned to play the piano and sing. Throughout her life, she sang in church choirs, and was chosen several times to take part in special area choirs tasked to perform at events like the dedication of a new temple.Kathleen was an avid gardener. When her family lived in Idaho, she converted a half-acre of land into a miniature farm that supplied the majority of the food they ate. Corn, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and onions all grew under her care.Kathleen was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and was a faithful member her entire life. She instilled a love of the gospel into all her children. She was given many callings in the church, including that of Relief Society President, and she fulfilled all of them to the best of her ability. Her service to others and Christ-like manner of living was an example to everyone who knew her.Kathleen is survived by three of her children, David Harr, Daniel Harr, and Janet Harr, two granddaughters, Rachel Fosdick and Dierdre Sommer, a great-grandson, Robbie Sommer, and two siblings, Jack Jensen and Judy Key.She is predeceased by her father and mother, her siblings Lamont Jensen, Blaine Jensen, and Rex Jensen, her husband Grant and her son Stephen Harr.The family funeral service for Kathleen will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at 1 PM at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary in Lone Peak, 6141 W 11000 N Highland, UT.Please share a memory on Kathleen’s Tribute Wall at www.andersonmortuary.com.

Obituary Preview: Mary Lyn Brown Carlisle, 81, passed away on March 29, 2022, in Provo, UT.Lyn was born March 7, 1941 in Provo, Utah to Roy Brown and Zelma Driggs.Lyn married Dennis Carlisle on November 10, 1957 in Elko, NV and together raised a loving family.  Lyn loved spending time with her family and friends.  She especially loved going to Alaska with Dennis and the time those experiences gave them.  Lyn was a talented pianist and blessed many with her gift of music, especially through her callings at church accompanying the music. Lyn is survived by her sons Craig (Denise) Carlisle and Kent (Sandy) Carlisle, a daughter-in-law Belva Carlisle Bushman, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dennis, a son Kyle Carlisle, a daughter Shauna Carter, and 2 great grandchildren Kambri and Collin BarneyThe service for Lyn Carlisle will be held on Saturday, April 9th, at 11:00 AM at Mountainville 2nd Ward, 165 North 100 East. A viewing will be held Friday, April 8th, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Anderson & Sons Lone Peak Chapel, 6141 West 1000 North, Highland, UT 84003, as well as, a viewing prior to the service on April 9th, from 9:45-10:45 AM in the Mountainville Chapel.Please share a memory on Lyn’s Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com.

Obituary Preview: Allan Lloyd Gueller, 80, passed from this life on March 25, 2022, in Alpine, UT, surrounded by family. Allan (Al) was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on May 26, 1941, to Chris and Doris (Zeuske) Gueller. Allan and Charlotte Yvonne Simmons were married on October 6, 2004 in Athens, Alabama and were later sealed to each other for Eternity in the Timpanogos Temple. Allan (Al) worked as an Electrical Engineer on Many Nuclear Plants. When one was revamped, he would move on to the next one. He lived all across the country making new friends and was proud of all the nuclear plants he kept working. Al loved many things: HUNTING, Fishing, Camping, Gardening, Woodworking, Food, Reading, and Sports! He was an Amazing Story Teller and an accomplished Golfer. He also loved his Neighbors and felt like this area with the Mountains was pretty close to living in Heaven! Allan is survived by his wife, Charlotte Yvonne Gueller, his Children, Scott Gueller, Jason (Carrie) Gueller, Dawn Gebhardt, Abe (Francie) Gueller, Eve (Jon) Hewett, Tonya (Eric) Crabtree, 4 Step sons, Greg (Kim) Hunt, Jason (Jennifer) Hunt, Adam (Lauren) Davies, Tyler (Jesse) Davies: siblings, Clarence (Terry) Gueller, Jeanne Lohrengel, Jim (Linda) Gueller, Lee (Luon) Gueller, Ken (Debbie) Gueller and 34 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren. Allan is preceded in death by his parents Chris and Doris Gueller, a son, Jonathan Gueller, Brother, Gary Gueller, Brother in law, Bob Lohrengel, and Sister in law, Gloria Gueller The Service will be held on Friday, at 11 :OO AM at Mountainville 1st Ward, 98 East Canyon Crest Rd. Alpine, UT A visitation will be held from 9:45 am to 10:45 am at the Church prior to the services. Please share a memory on Allan's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:     Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85431248350?pwd=VFFrL0U2NnF0Umw3RVdJUlRCQklGdz09     Passcode: 972030

Obituary Preview: David Leo Cox died on March 22, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 81. He was born on July 13, 1940 in Springville, Utah to Leo Alfred Cox and Rae Gabbitas Cox.  As an infant, he moved with his parents to Windsor Locks, Connecticut where his father had enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II.As a child, his life was spared when a transportation glitch prevented him and his mother from attending the circus in Hartford, Connecticut on July 6, 1944, which was engulfed in flames in one of the worst fire disasters in U.S. history. As a boy, he witnessed some of the first flights of the Sikorsky helicopter, a sight he later described to his unbelieving elementary school teacher in Utah. She reported him to his mother, who told the teacher that her son had indeed seen helicopters fly in Connecticut and that she should never again accuse her son of lying. David grew up in Bountiful, Utah where he learned to fish and hunt from his father and grandfather, both of whom served as game wardens. He had a deep appreciation for music, and sang and was recorded in the Tabernacle as a boy. His church singing career, however, hit an impasse when he was asked to sing for the Junior Sunday School, and belted out while clapping, to the mortification of his mother, “Cigareets and Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women.”David was precocious, and being bored in school, he built his own telescope, designed a rocket with which he launched a frog into the stratosphere, and surreptitiously tapped into a nearby power substation to generate lightning bolts in his bedroom, much to the astonishment of his younger brother Paul. While in high school, he became a glazier, and earned enough money at the trade to purchase his own car before he had a driver’s license. During this period, he began his interest in jazz, and became accomplished on the trumpet. When his parents were gone for the evening, he invited famous jazz performers visiting Lagoon over to jam. Leaving high school, he joined the Strategic Air Command, where he became bomb navigator for B-52’s and became so adept at rapidly repairing malfunctioning electronic gear that the Air Force assigned him to quickly restore B 52’s to operational status. For his achievements, he was named “Airman of the Year.”After military service he formed Cox Electronics and invented the first digital watch. He also pioneered electronic timing gear for sporting events, and played a key role in developing the television camera that the Apollo astronauts took to the moon. He later invented a non-invasive device to monitor fuel consumption by military aircraft.David became an expert skier, and a member of the National Ski Patrol, where he served as an instructor in emergency medicine in the Intermountain region. David also loved travel, going after marlin in the Pacific, and enjoyed backpacking the deserts of Utah. He liked to paint and to write, and published the novel Secrets of the Immortals (2009), and a short story compilation Smog and the Salv and other Tales (2018). His blog “Musings by Ravo” gained a devoted international audience.He is survived by his beloved wife Robyn Roberts Cox (Sandy, Utah), his sister Patricia “Toni” Tuckey (South Jordan, Utah), and his brother Paul Alan Cox (Jackson WY and Provo, Utah). A viewing will be held from 11:30 to 12:30 on Wednesday, March 30th at Anderson & Sons Mortuary Lone Peak Chapel, 6141 W 11000 N, Highland, UT 84003 followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM at Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah 84065. Please share a memory of David on his tribute wall.

Obituary Preview: Terry Lee White passed away on March 20, 2022 after a ruptured aneurysm in his aorta slowly drained the life from his body. It was a short battle, but he fought courageously. He was born in American Fork on Dec 23, 1951 to parents Roy and Arvina White. He was the fifth child of eight, growing up in the little white house at the mouth of American Fork canyon. The first time Terry saw his sweetheart, he told his buddy, "I'm going to marry that girl". They dated almost exactly one year to the day before tying the knot on Aug 06, 1971. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Timpanogos Temple on 02/21/1997. Terry was a self-taught mechanic and worked for years with Wheeler Machinery (as a member of the local 3 Operating Engineers union), and the Union Pacific Railroad. He was always taking side jobs working with family and friends. For years he collected dozens of Chilton car repair manuals...some for vehicles he didn't even own! He impacted countless lives sharing his mechanical knowledge, and gave hours of selfless service to family, friends, ward members, and neighbors. He could always be counted on to sacrifice his time and back to get a project done before he'd let it go. Terry loved his family more than anything. He showed them all unconditional love. He never gave up on his kids as they took turns screwing up. He was their rock. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, hunting, boating, playing liar's poker, going to coffee, watching Heartland, and drinking Pepsi. He is survived by his wife Michelle of 50 years, 3 children Terry Lee White Jr (Janae), Josey Dyson (Todd), Jesse White, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, and his dog Boozer. The service for Terry White Sr., will be held on Saturday, March 26th, at 12:00 PM at Crescent 11th Ward, 89 East 11000 South, Sandy, Utah. Viewings will be held Friday, March 25th at 6:00 PM at Anderson and Sons American Fork,49 East 100 North and March 26th from 10:45-11:45 AM. Please share a memory on Terry's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com.

Obituary Preview: Few people, just being themselves, make everyone feel better and happier about themselves. Race Davies did it with his family, his friends and even strangers, with ease. He collected people who loved him, and stayed close to all his long- time friends. His accomplishments rarely got much press but he made sure that others who did well received his approval. He ran distance races on the high school track team, some said on one leg because a chunk of his femur was removed as a kid due to a bone infection (osteomyelitis). The previously infected but now shorter leg didn't hold him back. As a junior he ran the best time in the mile at Idaho Falls High School. The next year his friend, Jack McMillan, trained with Race. Race described Jack as a "natural", and bested Race and went on to the State track meet. Jack returned with a gold medal and they both celebrated his victory. He was born in Plano, Idaho in 1936. He claimed he never met his wife, Rosalyn Nuttall (Rosie)... because he always knew her. His parents, Russell Hodgson Davies and Alta Johnson Davies, had rented a home next to Nuttall's Grocery, about a block away from East Side Elementary. He graduated from high school in 1954 and went to BYU to earn what his father called "A Sheepskin", a Bachelor's degree in History in 1961. His brother RJ was less than 2 years older. They were rarely separated in their youth, college years or in marriage. They served missions that overlapped. Race rode the train to the Southern States Mission while RJ flew to Central America. They returned to attend BYU together and were soon engaged to roommates, Rosie Nuttall and Jeanette Griggs. Both couples were married the same summer of 1959, and each couple had their first child about a month apart from each other the following year. Race and Rosie lived together in married student housing at BYU until he graduated in History. They moved to Shelley, Idaho and rented a "basement home" while he taught at the local high school. Their second child, Russell, arrived the same day as his father, Russell, suffered a massive heart attack and Race missed the birth while cajoling his hesitant father into the ambulance. Teacher salaries in California were almost double those in Idaho, so Race and Rosie, RJ and Jeanette shared a U-Haul and moved to Vacaville and Napa, California, respectively. While teaching, Race took an exam for entrance into graduate school and received a Ford Foundation Scholarship based on his scores to do postgraduate studies and obtain a Doctorate degree in Political Science. After receiving his PhD, Race and Rosie moved to Pullman, Washington so he could start teaching at Washington State. There he gained a reputation in the community as a defender of The Church of Jesus Christ. The family moved to Pocatello in 1978 where Race taught at Idaho State. In 1981 they moved to Springfield, Illinois where he taught and did research at Sangamon renamed University of Illinois at Springfield. During this time, he became involved in doing political and statistical research and testifying as an expert witness in lawsuits brought by attorneys for the Center of Justice to open up voting for minorities in two states. He then became a legislative analyst in the Capitol Building. In the 1990's they moved back west, living in Alpine, Utah and Race worked for the governor's office, administering budgets for Utah Higher Education. For several years in retirement, they were snowbirds spending time in Texas with Marshall's and Ginger's families that lived there. They loved having visits with their 6 children, 27 grandchildren and 18 and growing number of great-grandchildren. Church callings included being in the bishopric of the Vacaville, California Ward, Bishop of the Springville, Illinois Ward, as a Stake Patriarch in Springfield, Illinois and the same calling in the Alpine Stake. Race and Rosie served several years at the Missionary Training Center in branch presidencies and also worked in the American Fork Temple. Race and Rosalyn have always been so proud of their six children and their spouses. Linda and Scott Hamblin of Alpine, Utah; Russell and LuSz Davies of American Fork, Utah; Ginger and Kevin Paruszewski of Spring, Texas; Marshall and Rei-Luan (Mandy) of Spring, Texas; Shelly and Kevin Bartlett of San Ramon, CA; and Andrew and Amie Davies of Orem, Utah. Race had two younger brothers who saw him as a role model. Ric married Judy Zavala and Bard married Nancy Thomas. Some of Race's last compliments were about how blessed the Davies boys had been in choosing lifelong companions. Yes, he was practicing "How to Win Friends and Influence In-laws" right to the very end. The family wants to thank his pulmonologist, Dr. David Bradshaw, and the medical staff at the American Fork Hospital for the wonderful care provided and RJ's daughter-in-law, Suz Davies, for arranging and providing hospice care. Race passed away on Wednesday, the 16th of March, 2022 from pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by all his children and Rosie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother RJ and sister-in-law Jeanette, and his granddaughter Brittney Dion Paruszewski. His funeral will be held on Monday, March 21st at the American Fork 6th Ward Chapel, 320 North 100 East. A viewing will start at 9:45 AM and go until 10:45 AM before the funeral as well as one on Sunday, March 20th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. For those unable to attend the service, there will be an online live feed and later, a recording of the event. Here's a link to a wonderful interview with Race and Rosie on a program called Story Trek that was broadcast on KBYU about the effect of a baby grand piano purchased by the Davies Family. https://www.byutv.org/player/f1bfcf3e-8c52-4eb7-b7cf-941fb49813a1/the-story-trek-piano-prodigies Please share a memory on Race's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com. For Live Stream Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:     Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692076048?pwd=VjdmaFBpbkEveHg1T2gwYWdxODhKdz09     Passcode: 563972

Obituary Preview: It is with broken hearts we announce the death of our husband, father, grandfather and brother. Wayne Albert Chirstensen passed away March 11, 2022 in American Fork surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born October 26, 1946 to Clare Bernard and Relia Sarah Allen Christensen. He was the youngest of five children. He graduated from American Fork High School. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in accounting. Wayne married his sweetheart Cindy Louder Christensen on July 7, 1972 in the Provo Temple. They were blessed with four children: Russell (Heather), Lee (Lucy), Doug (Cami) and Tanesa (Jared) Backus. They were also blessed with 11 grandchildren. Wayne grew up on a small farm in the southwest part of American Fork. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Elder's Quorum President, Young Men's President, Scout Master, High Counselor and Bishop. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and a brother George Lynn. He leaves behind his sweetheart, children and grandchildren. His brothers Allen (Kathleen), Niel (Helen) and his sister Ann (Dewey) Nelson. Funeral services will be Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the American Fork 32nd Ward located at 270 North 900 East. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6-8 PM at Anderson Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork and Monday from 9:45-10:45 AM at the church prior to the services. Below is the link for the funeral for Wayne Christensen to watch via live stream: https://zoom.us/j/92581076658

Obituary Preview: Robert Pike Goss, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born in New York City on 29 July 1943 to his father, Robert Pike Goss, and his mother, Alvor Norton Frankel Goss. Bob was preceded in death by both his father, two younger brothers, and his mother. His father died when Bob was 10 years old, which left his mother to care for Bob and his two then-living younger siblings. His mother died in 1996. Bob is survived by his sister Jo-An, his two nephews on the Goss side, and their families.  Bob joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New York in 1963 when he was 21 years old. Thereafter he dated and married Connie Kitchen in the Salt Lake Temple in 1966. Bob and Connie have 8 children: Susan (Gary) Luke, R. Pike (Jennifer) Goss, Rebecca (Russ) Petersen, Colleen (Tim) Moeller, Aaron (Annabeth) Goss, Brendan Goss, Janelle Goss, and Johanna (Rachel) Goss. Bob and Connie have 23 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Bob graduated from BYU in 1967 with a B.A. in political science, and an M.S. in public administration in 1969. He served in governmental positions in New York, Illinois, and in Washington DC and also served as the international CEO and President of the Board of Certified Financial Planners. He went on earn a J.D. Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington DC and later attended the University of Colorado in Denver CO where he received a Ph.D. in public administration. Bob retired from BYU in 2010 after teaching and serving as an Assistant Dean. Bob and Connie served a full-time mission to the Philippines in 2010-2012 after his retirement. Bob will be buried in the American Fork UT Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at the American Fork 32nd Ward building on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 11:00 am. Services will also be available via Zoom and Facebook. Internment following the funeral at American Fork Cemetery. Luncheon for immediate and extended family afterwards (RSVP to pikegoss@yahoo.com). Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94231278886 Webinar ID: 942 3127 8886. International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acX57LlwQL. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326347479537690/?ref=share

Obituary Preview: Barbara Ann Richins (Jenkins), 69, returned to her heavenly home March 7, 2022, in Provo, UT. Barbara was born on July 22, 1952 as the first of five children to Clyde Ray Richins and Afton Martha Walker. She was born and raised in American Fork, Utah Barbaras greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She could frequently be found camping, fishing, and having backyard barbeques with them. Barbara was especially talented at decorating and loved to enhance the beauty of her surroundings through those talents. She had a gift for arranging flowers, crocheting and quilting. Perhaps the greatest tribute to her though was her personification of unconditional love towards others. She was always quick to forgive and sought to serve others in any way she could. She would gladly have given anything she had to anyone if she thought they might need it, including herself and her time. So much of who she sought to be was exemplified in her professional career as she served and loved residents at the Utah State Developmental Center. Barbara was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a testimony of and a profound love for her Savior, Jesus Christ, and sought to proclaim his name through the way she lived her life. Barbara is survived by her loving children, Joshua (April) Jenkins, Danielle (Alan) Owens, Amber (Jake) Ellison, Mathew (Jennifer) Jenkins, Nathan Jenkins; 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; her siblings Diane Morrill, Bruce (Barbara) Richins, Carl (Carmon) Richins, and Lloyd (Jennifer) Richins. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Richins and Afton Walker, and by her granddaughter Emily Levi Jenkins The service for Barbara Jenkins will be held Tuesday March 15th, at 11:00 AM at Anderson and Sons American Fork, 49 East 100 North. A viewing will be held Tuesday, at 9:45 AM prior to the service. Interment will take place at the American Fork Cemetery. Please share a memory on Barbara's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com.

Obituary Preview: Roger Smith, 80, passed away on March 7, 2022, in Tooele, UT. Roger was born February 26, 1942 in Rexburg, ID to Weston Smith and Etta Owens. Roger married Lola Durphy and together they had two sons, Brian and Denny Smith. Some years after their divorce, Roger met and married Mary Higley in 1990 and they raised a daughter, Karisa. Roger was a giant among men. He saw the good in everyone and rarely had an ill word to say about anyone. He loved his family and put them first before anything else. Roger was an avid outdoors man, a love he gained growing up in Preston, Idaho. When Roger's parents moved from Preston to Tooele, they opened and operated the Cottage Sweet Shop. Roger loved to fish and especially loved sharing his memories of growing up in Preston. Roger is survived his children, Brian Smith and Karisa (Dallas) Jenkins; 11 grandchildren with one on the way; 16 great-grandchildren; his sister LuAnna (Jim) Hanson; many nieces and nephews. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Weston Smith and Etta Owens; His loving wife Mary Higley and their son, Dennis (Denny) Clay Smith. The service for Roger Smith will be held on Saturday March 19, at 11:00 AM at Anderson and Sons Mortuary in American Fork, 49 East 100 North. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 9:45 AM. Please share a memory on Roger's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com.

Obituary Preview: Charles Emery Rigby was born on February 21, 1921 in Sugar City, Idaho, to David Eckersley Rigby and Agnes Elsie Price. He was the youngest of nine children. When he was 2 years old, his family moved to Chance, Montana, where his father farmed. His dad passed away when Charles was 8 years old, and his older brothers took over the farming duties. Charles had a great childhood with 6 brothers and 1 sister to keep him company. He had one older brother who would pay Charles a nickel to scratch his back, and Charles thought he was rich! He would milk cows before he went to school in the morning, and after school, he had lots of chores as well as milking cows in the evening. Although these were the Great Depression years, he said he never wanted for anything because his family raised all of their own food. The family lost the farm when Charles was 11 years old, so his family moved to Driggs, Idaho, and lived with his maternal grandmother. His mother worked in her brother’s store before she remarried. This resulted in Charles gaining many new step-siblings from the Wilson family and forming relationships he cherished throughout the years.While attending Utah State University, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Reserves. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he was called into active duty. He trained to become a pilot and flew a B-17 bomber. He achieved the rank of Captain. He was stationed in Foggia, Italy, and he successfully completed 35 precarious bombing missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by returning his crew safely in their severely damaged plane. After the war ended, He attended the University of Southern California Dental School on the G.I. Bill. He met Mary Jayne Tolton in California, and upon his graduation from Dental School, they were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 7, 1949. He practiced dentistry in Idaho Falls for 44 years. They were blessed with nine children: 8 daughters and 1 son. Charles served actively in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding many callings, including serving on the high council and as bishop for 8 years. He also served on the local school board. Once he retired, Charles and his wife Mary Jayne served as ordinance workers in the Idaho Falls Temple. In 1989, he and his wife enjoyed serving a mission in the California Santa Rosa Mission.In 1992, Charles and Mary Jayne moved to Lindon, Utah, to be closer to family. They worked as temple ordinance workers in both the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples. Charles lovingly cared for Mary Jayne while she suffered with Alzheimer’s disease. When she was eventually moved into a care center, Charles would visit her every day with one of his daughters. She passed away on February 28, 2007. Charles continued to serve in the temple until the age of 94. Since his wife’s death, he has lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Allie and Shirl Tomlinson, who have taken great care of him. Allie was able to accompany Charles on the “Honor Flight” to Washington, DC, after he ended his service at the temple. He loved to walk and go through a regimen of exercises every day, and eat a big green salad for lunch. He contracted the COVID-19 virus last year in January and survived that! He passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2022. Charles was an amazing, loving example of service to his family, extended family, and many around him. We will cherish the great influence he has been in our lives. Charles is survived by his children: Sherri Guyon, Mary Kay Lloyd, Nancy (David) LeSueur, Julie (Greg) Andrew, Robert, Tricia (David) Wilkes, Allie (Shirl) Tomlinson, Becky (Todd) Anderson, and Jennifer (Troy) Nielson; 31 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11 am at the Lindon Central Stake Center, 56 E 600 N, Lindon, UT. Friends may call there as well on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm and an hour prior to the funeral on Friday morning. Please click on the link below to watch the the service via live stream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88555044019?pwd=RU4xejM1cW4wc2tPbzViRWNsSkNzZz09

Obituary Preview: James Ralph Clinton, 76, of American Fork, passed away at home March 3, 2022. Born April 11, 1945 in Bremerton, Washington, the son of Ralph DeWitt Clinton and LaVon Forbush Clinton. He married Mary Jill Petersen August 29, 1969 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Jim graduated from Brigham Young University in 1974 with a degree in Health Education. He also served as a military intelligence agent in the United States Army. Jim worked for Christensen's department store in American Fork since 1974 and will be remembered for selling many young men their scouting equipment. He loved genealogy, serving others in many capacities, BYU everything especially sports, and his family. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings over his lifetime. He was an avid temple worker at the Mount Timpanogos Temple and an officer in the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, Timpanogos Chapter. Family was everything to Jim and spending time especially with his grandchildren was the joy of his life. Survivors include: his wife Jill, children, Joe Clinton, Jeremy (Karina) Clinton, Jaron "Zemo" (Heather) Clinton, 9 grandchildren, a great grandchild, and his siblings Charles Clinton and Charlotte Wilkerson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 8, 2022 at 11:00 am in the American Fork 12th Ward, 685 East 300 North. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:45 to 10:45 am at the church. Burial in the American Fork Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Gerald Lynn Brown, “Jerry,” age 74, of Pleasant Grove, Utah passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his family March 3, 2022. Born April 12, 1947 in Logan, Utah, the son of Owen Keith Brown and Ella Elizabeth Anderson Brown. He married Peggy Nelson June 6, 1969 in the Logan LDS Temple. Jerry loved being outdoors in nature and had a passion for photography.  Jerry was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings during his lifetime. He is survived by his wife Peggy, children Robert (Deanne) Brown, Justin (Erin) Brown, Kimberly (Neil) Jensen, Alison (Dan) Dallon, 16 grandchildren, his siblings Ron Brown, John Brown, Tricia Miner, and Karen Olson. He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson. Memorial services will be held Saturday March 12, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Manila 13th Ward, 3396 North 900 West Pleasant Grove. A visitation will be held prior to the services from 9 to 9:45 am at the church. Burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery at 3:00pm. If you'd like to attend the service virtually, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89068617957?pwd=N1RIL3B1cnJwN0ljb2k0SXFJcUh1Zz09

Obituary Preview: LaRell Allen Behunin passed the veil on February 16, 2022, just shy of two months after his wife Pearl Elizabeth Sweet passed away.  Both spent their final years in Bounitul, Utah, residing at Welcome Home Assisted Living Center.  LaRell was born June 30, 1935, in Teasdale, Utah to Otto Cleve Behunin and Elva May Allen.  There he learned farming, raising chickens, and finding ways with his brothers, to escape such daily chores.LaRell graduated High School, in Napa, Idaho.  Shortly after, he married Pearl Elizabeth Sweet on July 8, 1956. They had one son, Ryan Lee Behunin.  He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great children.  He is survived by his two brothers, Otto, and Garry Behunin (Lynda Behunin) and brother-in law Victor Maw.  He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Elaine Maw and sister-in-law, Darlene Behunin.LaRell worked for Joe Albertson and was store manager of Joe’s second store in Boise.  He moved his family to Billings, MT, where he managed the Albertsons store there, (If he had bought stock back then.)  One year later he moved to Sheridan, WY, where he was a fleet manager for Jersey Creamery.  Spending eight years in Sheridan, having made many friends, he left Jersey Creamery and moved to Centerville, Utah where he began his life-time career as a Truck Driver.  It is estimated, he drove over 6.5 million miles in his lifetime.  He could draw many highways and routes throughout the country from memory.  Friends and family could call for the best routes and he would rattle of road numbers, mile markers instantly.  During his career he trained drivers for Marten Transport, for whom he drove over 2 million miles, receiving recognition for his accident-free achievements.  Many trainees expressed having learned more about trucking, training with LaRell, than with any other trainer.LaRell loved to laugh and be with his friends.  They spent many years, playing cards, traveling, and telling stories.  LaRell and his brothers are great story tellers.  They could hold groups for hours, telling stories of their childhood antics, teenage sports, and the troubles they encountered. Those times created bonds throughout their lives.  He loved playing cards, bowling, golfing, hunting, and fishing.  He seldom lost at playing cards. He was a super athlete.  Had the stars aligned for him, he could have played professionally.   He loved movies, especially old Westerns, the Duke, and many others.  He was a big fan of Louis L’Amour and claimed he read all of his books at least twice.LaRell was very popular amongst, his many nieces and nephews. They teased each other and created special bonds that he cherished.  He especially loved little children and was often caught giving them candy.  He was known as the “Candy Man.”  It didn’t matter where or when, if a little child was present, he was talking to them. He loved people, protected his family and the underdog, helped wherever he could.He was happiest when present with his family and friends. He loved the Gospel.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Pearl his wife, was not a member when they married.  Pearl said she would never become a “Mormon.”  Well, LaRell thought otherwise.  The LDS Missionaries knocked on their door, while LaRell was working across the street.  He yelled for them to go on in, she’s inside, he said.  Pearl saw the missionaries and hid herself in the basement.  Those persistent missionaries tracked her down and began teaching.  They must have been inspired. She was baptized shortly after and LaRell and Pearl were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on October 8, 1973.  Now, their together again.A funeral will be held Wednesday  March 9, 2022 in the Orchard 10th Ward Chapel, 3317 South 800 West, Bountiful, UT 84010.  A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services in the Orchard 10th ward chapel. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:     Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89187530469?pwd=bTJCbU9iMHpwZWVyYnBQZEVuazY5dz09     Passcode: 555261

Obituary Preview: Karen Lorraine Davies passed away on February 11, 2022. surrounded by her family in her South Ogden home. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Guy and Cora Tea Brady on September 18th 1944. She was raised in the Avenues of Salt Lake which has always held a special place in her heart. She was a graduate of West High School and a member of the drill team. After graduating from high school she attended SUU in Cedar City and here she met the love of her life Mike Davies. Mike and Karen were married in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 11, 1965. They had six beautiful children. Her children were her pride and joy. Karen loved taking care of her family, she was a wonderful wife and homemaker. Karen had a beautiful spirit and a love for life. She was a very talented artist and loved to crochet. She loved to read and always had a book close by. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved being in her yard watering the plants and feeding the hummingbirds. Her love was pure and genuine and she made everyone around her feel special. She had such a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and shared it often with her children, even up to the very last days of her life here on earth. Karen is survived by her husband Michael Davies, her children Scott (Rachelle) Davies, Brent (Rachelle) Davies, Allison (Gary) Chipman, Jennifer (Mike) Carter, Matt Davies and Brooke Hurst, a brother, Alan (Jean) Brady, sisters, Coranne Salinas, and Sandra Van Blankenstein. Karen is preceded in death by her parents Guy and Cora Tea Brady, and an infant brother, Charles Brady The funeral service for Karen Davies will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the American Fork East Stake Center, 811 E. 500 N. A viewing will be held prior to the services at 9:45 AM to 10: 45 AM. Interment will be in the American Fork Cemetery. Please share a memory on Karen's Tribute Wall at www.AndersonMortuary.com. To watch Karen's services via live stream please click on the link below: https://zoom.us/j/99057849775#success

Obituary Preview: Steven Roy Bearnson passed away peacefully, at the age of 57, surrounded by loved ones at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. He died on Monday, February 7, 2022, after a valiant fight against COVID-19.Steven was born in Bountiful, Utah, on January 8, 1965 to James “Big Jim” and Rhea Bearnson. Steven, more affectionately referred to as “Bearnie”, was loved by all; known for his caring demeanor, legendary bear hugs and infectious personality. From a young age Steve had a passion for sports, which continued throughout his life. He played baseball and football, and was fortunate to become an all-state athlete in football. Steve also took his love of sports to the sidelines, serving as the mascot for the Bountiful Braves his senior year of High School. This was a job he took very seriously and was widely known to be the best at it.Steven had five children that he loved dearly, and never failed to show up as their biggest cheerleader. He made a point to impress upon his children that they were never an inconvenience to him. Steve would travel long distances to watch their games, pick them up when they were homesick, or just to be there when they needed to know they were loved. He was always willing to drop everything to help his kids. On numerous occasions, he drove trailers full of his kid's stuff to aid them in moving across the country. He also found it of the utmost importance to provide his children with memorable experiences. On several occasions he spontaneously surprised his kids with a trip to Disneyland.Steven was the proud grandfather of four, with another on the way. His oldest granddaughter, Oakley, decided to carry on the nickname “Bearnie” in place of Grandpa. His grandsons loved going on four-wheeler rides to find reindeer, camping trips, and going to the arcade with him. Bearnie will be remembered for great heart and never-ending sense of adventure.Steven was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a full-time mission in Chicago, Illinois. Steve graduated with bachelor’s in accounting from Utah Valley University, where he also received his teaching degree. He was a jack of many trades: entrepreneur, tradesman, home renovation expert, and high school accounting teacher, among many other skills. As a child, Steve is remembered by his mother as always taking things apart just to see how they worked and subsequently putting them back together, succeeding most of the time.Steven is survived by his daughter, Stefyn Bearnson Hall, Sean Hall (Husband), Hendrix Hall (Son), Tina Hemphill (Mother); son, Kade Bearnson, Taylor Bearnson (Wife), Oakley Bearnson (Daughter), Riggins Bearson (Son), Indie Bearnson (Daughter); son, Collin Bearnson, Emily Bearnson (Wife); daughter Brecken Keele, Gavin Keele (Husband); daughter Sage Bearnson, Lisa Bearnson (Mother); mother Rhea Bearnson; sister Gwen Davis, Steve David (Husband); sister Sharon Mitchell, Dave Mitchell (Husband); sister Kathy McNamara, Steve McNamara (Husband);  brother Mike Bearnson, Jenni Bearnson (Wife); and an abundant loving extended family. He is proceeded in death by father, Jim Bearnson and brother, Kevin Bearnson.There will be a viewing held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Anderson & Son’s Lone Peak Funeral Chapel, 6141 W Timpanogos HWY, Highland, Utah 84003, from six o’clock to eight o’clock in the evening. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at eleven o’clock in the morning, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 49 East Centennial Boulevard, Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045. Immediately following the service, a grave dedication will be held at the Highland City Cemetery, 6200 W 11000 N. Highland, Utah 84003.Steven will be missed by many longtime friends, family, and anyone who has ever been touched by his larger-than-life personality. Next to his Savior Jesus Christ and his family, his true love was driving his boat on Lake Powell surrounded by loved ones. We know that’s how he would want to be remembered.Please send all flowers to Anderson & Son’s Funeral Home. To watch live stream please click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83983062868?pwd=RnhFc0g4MjMyU3RIQ0FZb3JoVXJyQT09