Obituaries

Kay W. Robinson, age 67, passed away on July 24, 2010, at his farm in Boneta, Utah, doing what he loved - farming and playing with his grandkids and friends.
He was born January 3, 1943, in American Fork, Utah, to Ray and June Robinson. Kay married Pat Collings on January 14, 1965, in the Manti Temple. They are the parents of 8 children and the grandparents of 33 grandchildren.
Kay leaves a legacy of love, kindness and hard work. He was the owner of KW Robinson Construction. He loved being outdoors and working on his farm.

Our sweet and loving mother and grandmother Thelma Pearl Bertin Carson was joyfully reunited in heaven with her eternal companion, her sons, sisters and parents on July 20, 2010 at the age of 90.

Max Bernell Graff
1933 - 2010

Max Bernell Graff, 77, returned to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from his home in American Fork. Born March 10, 1933 in American Fork, Utah to George Edward and Ethel Clawson Graff. Max married Anita Bond on Jan 27, 1954 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

He was a member of the LDS Church. He served in many ward and stake callings throughout his life. Family and the gospel were the greatest things in his life. He loved farming, his horses and the outdoors. Max was loved by all who knew him.

Mary Patricia Wagner passed away unexpectantly in her sleep Tuesday July 6th, 2010. Mary was a lover of literature, philosophy, and the academic world. She will be missed by all that met her, her loving and caring demeanor endeared her to many. She lived for her sons and gave up everything she could to give them a better happier life. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Milton and Ruth Wagner. She is survived by her two sons Daniel and Jesse, her loving sister Julie who will miss her terribly, her sisters Kathy and Joanie, and her brothers Tom and Tim.

Alan Walker, 59, of Eagle Mountain, passed away July 5, 2010 in Provo, Utah. He was born March 3, 1951 in Glasgow, Scotland to Ronald Walker and Matilda McDonald Thorburn Fleming. He married Lexie Marie MacDonald on December 19, 1977 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

Alan worked as a millwright in the construction industry. He loved soccer and landscaping.

He is survived by his wife, Lexie, 6 sons, Iain (Crystal) Walker,
Colin Walker, Glen Walker, Kevin (Alisha) Walker, Craig Walker and Keith Walker, 3 grandchildren and 3 siblings, Sandra, Pearl and Tim.

Helen Margorie Okey Dahl, 91, passed away June 30, 2010 in American Fork, Utah. Born Sep 22, 1918 in American Fork to Wilford LeRoy Okey and Florence Lillian Thrasher Okey. She married Stanford LeRoy Dahl on Sep 11, 1936 in American Fork. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Leo Melvin Grant, 71, passed away July 1, 2010 in Lindon, UT. He was born May 1, 1939 in American Fork, UT to Melvin Walter and Lena Leona Andreasen Grant. He married Amy LaRae Hanks June 7, 1961 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Survived by his wife; four sons Terry, Paul, James and John Grant; his sister Carma Newman and 14 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and sister LaRae Lockwood. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Lindon 21st Ward 325 N. Canal Dr. Visitations will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.

Jana Christensen died peacefully in her daughter's home on June 27, 2010 at the age of 58. Jana was born December 18, 1951 in American Fork, Utah to Clifford Cecil Christensen and Joyce Abel Christensen. She was one of four children. Jana graduated from American Fork High School in 1969, and then earned her Bachelor's degree in education from Brigham Young University. While an undergraduate, she spent a semester abroad in Spain. She later taught English as a second language in the Los Angeles Public School System for several years.

James Ralph Binnall graduated from earth life on Saturday, June
26, 2010. He was born 1 February 1923 in Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon to James William and Olive Lenora Dunn Binnall.
In 1924 his family moved to American Fork, where he has lived since. Ralph attended Utah State University and BYU. He served in
the Army-Air Corps during WWII.

Ralph married Roberta Ann Robertson on 8 August 1946 in Long
Beach, California. They have three children: Nancy (Daniel) Gale of Lindon, Utah; Rebecca Shideler of Silt, Colorado; Ralph R. (Heidi)Binnall of American Fork.

Eileen Hardy Pitt, 95, passed away June 19, 2010 in Highland, Utah from causes incident to age. Eileen was born Feb 9, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leonard Wilford and Ethelinda Allred Hardy. She spent her childhood in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada area and her teenage years in Utah. She attended Granite High and graduated from East High School. She married Donald Rae Pitt on October 14, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married 71 years and had two daughters, Carolyn Rae and Bonnie Jean.

Evelyn Conder Fox passed away June 16, 2010 in American Fork. She was born March 21, 1924 in American Fork to Edwin William and Flora Edna Yancey Conder. On November 2, 1945 Evelyn married Franklin Dean Fox in Provo. He later passed away on June 24, 1985. Evelyn spent 18 years of dedicated service as a foster grandparent. She loved camping, hunting, fishing & spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with her lifetime friend Max Petroff.

Bonnie Luella Burbidge Emery, 80, passed away June 16, 2010 in Highland, Utah. She was born March 23, 1930 in Murray, UT to Louis P. and Myrl Smith Burbidge. Bonnie married Robert Morrison Emery in Sept of 1952 in Ely, NV. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Bonnie loved to play her accordion and the piano. She was an avid gardner, a quilter, and volunteered to travel with handicapped children as well as with Senior Citizens.

Ralph passed away 21 April 2010. He was born 26 June 1931 the son of Gustave A. and Vergi Spratley Anderson. He graduated in 1948 from American Fork High School. Ralph married Lois Straughn in Nov 1952.

Ralph served 8 years in the Utah National Guard 1457th Engineers. He served an apprenticeship for US Steel and worked 37 years at US Steel’s Geneva Works in Orem, Utah and at S & S Steel in Hurricane, Utah for 7 years.

Ralph was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in St. George, Utah.

"Together Again"

Lee W. Ralphs died June 2, 2010 from causes related to age and a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease, which began in the early 1970’s. Lee was born May 24, 1919 in Ferron, Utah to DeLoss and Addie (Thompson) Ralphs. His beloved wife Donna, his older brother Varian of Orem, Utah and his younger sister Margie Rasmussen of Ferron, Utah preceded him in death.

KEITH AUSTIN NEFF
A resident of West Hills passed away May 21, 2010 at the age of 88. He is survived by his daughters Judy Gibson and Nancy (John) McGovern, Grandchildren Brian Gibson, Brad (Malena) Gibson, Amy McGovern, Ian (Rose) McGovern, and Christopher McGovern, Great-grandchildren Jordan McGovern, Maya, Grace and Ella Gibson. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years. Merie M. Neff.

Leota Blanche Blosser Norviel passed peacefully from this life on June 1, 2010 at about 6 pm. She was born in Memphis, Hall, Texas, January 11, 1917 the 6th child of Amos Earl Blosser and Amanda Elizabeth Cline. She celebrated her birthday on the 10th as she had been told that was the date when she was young. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy William Norviel, 8 of her siblings, her parents, her son Dennis William Norviel and her grandson Terry Bruce Norviel.

After years of battling numerous ailments, Jeanine Twitchell passed quietly in her sleep. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 57 years, James E. Twitchell; 6 children, Jamie T. Ellison of Idaho; Col. Randall E. Twitchell of Iraq; Cathy J. Fritch of WA; Shawn M. Twitchell of AZ; Holly M. Soria of Utah; Natalie Hughes of TX; sisters, Linda Shimmin and Susan Harker of TN; 25 grandchildren and 14 great grandkids. She is preceded in death by her parents Parnell and Golda Pratt, her brother Stephen P. Pratt and beloved pet “Pepito.”

Stanford LeRoy Dahl, age 93, of American Fork, Utah passed away at his home on May 30, 2010. He was born May 16, 1917 in Farmington, Utah the son of August LeRoy and Blanche Elizabeth Jacobs Dahl. He married Helen Okey on September 11, 1936 in American Fork. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He served faithfully in many church callings and always enjoyed his home teaching assignments. He was a caring husband and father who took much joy in serving his friends and family.

John Miller passed away on the morning of May 29, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 87 years old and a resident of Highland, Utah for sixty years.

He was born January 10, 1923 in Emery, Utah to Charles Henry Miller and Marvella Winn Miller. He married Rosella Koch Miller on June 4, 1949. They had one child, Jeanne Marie.

Nichole “Koko” Wilson Farrell

Our beloved Nichole Marie Wilson Farrell, age 29, returned to her Heavenly Father May 26, 2010 from her home in Clinton, Utah. Nichole was born May 11, 1981 in Provo, Utah to David Andrew Wilson and Sharon Ruth Stepp Harris. She married Mark Thomas Farrell on Feb 8, 2009 in Clinton, Utah.

Sage Ingersoll
May 25, 2010
Heaven Sent - Heaven Bound

Although we only got to love and embrace our sweet Sage for a few precious moments, she touched all of our lives.
Sage Ingersoll was born on May 25, 2010 to the parents of Jarod and Jamie Ingersoll. We planned on having a baby but had an angel instead. Sage spent 10 precious minutes in their arms before passing away peacefully.

Our sweet little Tiffy returned to her Heavenly Father on the beautiful early morning of May 25, 2010. After 5 years of battling an undiagnosed disease, Tiffany is finally able to run and play again.

Sanford Ross Nicholes, age 76, passed away May 20, 2010 at his home in American Fork, Utah. Ross was born Feb 2, 1934 in American Fork to Howard Wing and Hope Hatton Taha Nicholes. He married Orpha JaNae Batchelor on Oct 13, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Sanford Ross Nicholes, age 76, passed away May 20, 2010 at his home in American Fork, Utah. Ross was born Feb 2, 1934 in American Fork to Howard Wing and Hope Hatton Taha Nicholes. He married Orpha JaNae Batchelor on Oct 13, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Ross has many titles. Most important, a loving husband, and second most important, Dad. The funnest title he holds is that of Grandpa. Many experienced his great love for cooking. He learned to cook while spending time herding sheep during his younger years. His reputation in the kitchen gave him an opportunity to serve an LDS mission cooking in the cafeteria at the LDS Cannery in Lindon. This was an 18 month mission, but after three years he was released to share his other talents elsewhere. This reputation also got him a job as a hunting camp cook. For tips he received money, hats, and even a pair of shoes. It’s rumored that he received a $100.00 tip once. As a family, we loved to eat the fruits of Ross’s labor. However, the family favorite is his homemade ice cream. Over the years, whether waiting for ice cream, prime rib, or any other time, Dad could be heard playing the spoons.
All through Ross and JaNae’s house and yard is evidence of Ross’s love of woodworking. The plans for the arbor in their backyard were taken from a 2x2 picture from a magazine. When most people say, “They have had a change of heart” they are referring to a change in attitude or a decision. Ross had a literal change of heart in July of 1989. From time to time one would hear him say, “I’ve had a change of heart.” Ross’s heart transplant gave him 20 extra years to witness all the events of his growing family. Ross has always been a farm boy. From playing on tractors in his youth to his Kubota, to his last tractor, a Sears riding lawn mower. He has loved being on a tractor, and the grandkids took advantage of getting rides anytime they could. Though Ross was somewhat of a kidder, he wasn’t much of a game player. In recent years Ross and JaNae could be found sitting at the kitchen table playing 5 Crowns; many times at Ross’s suggestion. Of all the games the two of them played, it is thought, unfortunately, that Ross ended up with the losing record. And he was okay with that, because he was spending time with his life long sweetheart.

Survived by his wife, JaNae, his children, Colleen Church Nicholes, Todd (Jeanne) Nicholes, Juli (David) Larsen, Bartley (Jennifer) Nicholes, and ALee (Jason) Blake, 20 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, his sister Sydney Thomas, and his brother Doug Nicholes. Preceded in death by his parents, his son Sanford “Sandy” Ross Nicholes, Jr. and 2 brothers, Frank and Tracy Nicholes.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 5th Ward Chapel, 380 South 300 East. Visitations will be held Monday evening from 6 to 8 pm in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and Tuesday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Burial, American Fork Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at andersonmortuary.com

June Lucille Cloward Gammett died on May 19, 2010 in her daughter’s home in Sandy, Utah. She was born on June 7, 1923 in Mackay, Idaho. She was the daughter of George and Ruth Cloward. She was one of the nine children. She loved her brothers and sisters and stayed close to them throughout her life. She married Alven G. Gammett and they were married for 49 years. She was the mother of two daughters, Georgia L. Hanks (Larry B. Hanks) of Sandy, Utah and Patty Erickson of Folsom, CA. She was a member of the LDS Church and loved serving her Heavenly Father in many capacities.

Verlaine Brewer Allen, 83, died May 16, 2010 in Salt Lake City after a long illness. She was born Dec 7, 1926 to Daniel William and Luretta Nielsen Brewer in Midvale, Utah. She married Paul J. Allen Oct 30, 1945 in Provo, Utah.

Evelyn Gertrude Cummingham Clark, 84, returned to her Heavenly Home on Friday, May 14, 2010 in Draper, Utah. She was born Oct 19, 1925 in American Fork, Utah to John and Louvina Rawlings Cunningham. Evelyn married Dan Warren Clark on Dec 18, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. Dan died Jan 7, 2002. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church serving in many callings. She loved gardening and flowers. She was a devoted wife and mother who always had a smile.

Mariam Sweat Preston, 67, of American Fork, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Fruitland, Utah. Born April 21, 1943 in Heber City, Utah to Charles Albert and Lela Bethers Sweat. Mariam married Richard Preston June 12, 1959 in Fruitland, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple Sep 12, 1975. She loved to camp, fish and spend time in the outdoors with her family. She collected dolls and loved her pets.