Obituaries

Clarence Edward Coleman passed away Wednesday evening, September 1, 2010 after a long battle with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Clarence was the first child of Edward and Elial (Lila) Radmall Coleman, he was born August 18, 1930 at home in Acequia, Idaho. He faced many challenges throughout his life, facing them with integrity, courage, and overcoming many challenges.

He married Florence Burns on May 25, 1968, sharing their love and companionship, while supporting each other for the past 42 years.

Gerrold (Jerry) Kenneth Laycock passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle against aggressive cancer.

Our precious baby girl (Lynnd Harding) was born August, 26, 2010 at 12:50 p.m.to Kristy Farrer and Mark Harding and returned to her Heavenly Father shortly after coming in to our lives. We Love You and Will Miss You. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, September, 2, 2010 in the Orem City Cemetery at 2:00 pm with a visitation from 12:00 to 1:30 pm prior to the Graveside Services at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Utah.

Geneve Taft Smith Cornell Deuel Henderson
Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Geneve Cornell Henderson passed away on August 22, 2010, one week before her 89th birthday. Geneve Taft Smith was born August 29, 1921 in Santaquin, Utah, the daughter of William Clifford and Olive Taft Smith.
She graduated as an honor student from Payson High School. She married Charles L. Cornell August 26, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died February 23, 1982. She married Jay R. Deuel on February 21, 1991. He passed away September 12, 2003. She married Francis M. Henderson on October 9, 2004.

Karolyn Mayhew Teuscher
1941 - 2010

Our wonderful and dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on August 23, 2010 after a valiant battle with liver cancer.

Kenneth Ronald Cox (Ron) of Las Vegas, NV returned to his Heavenly Father August 18, 2010 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was born in Provo, Utah on July 18, 1952. He was the first born of Kenneth Norman (Norm) and Ruby Gurr Duke Cox. He was the oldest of nine children, 6 sisters and 2 brothers.

Gerald Leo Rupp, 68, passed away on August 16, 2010 in American Fork, Utah. Husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and son lived a wonderful life of service to his family and his Heavenly Father.
Gary was born on October 22, 1941 in Tooele, Utah to C. Leo and Melva Nielsen Rupp. He was the oldest of five siblings. He loved his sisters very much and always had a special relationship with them. He served in the Gulf States Mission as well as the United States Air Force. He graduated from the University of Utah.

Robert Lowell Earl “Bob” passed away on August 13, 2010 from complications of Crohn’s Disease. Born on February 20, 1923 to Lowell and Mary Ann Earl in Lehi, Utah; Bob grew up in American Fork. He attended Utah State University and then joined the Army and fought with valor in World War II. He married Gloria Beth Garvey in 1946 and settled in the Rose Park area. Bob worked for Utah Power and Light for 35 years, retiring as a line supervisor. He was a member of IBEW Local 57 for over 62 years. After the passing of Gloria, he married Marcene Judd Ball in 1982.

Kathryn Bird Wootton Passed away on August 13, 2010 from cause’s incident to age. Kathryn was born May 29, 1922 in Nephi, Utah to Kenneth James Bird and Lola Jane Bradley. The family later moved to American Fork where Kathryn graduated from American Fork High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Virgil B. Wootton, in the Salt Lake Temple on February 2, 1942. They lived a short time in California and returned to American Fork to raise their family. Virgil and Kathryn opened Thornwood Studio and operated the photography business for 35 years.

Kirk Davis Cunningham Christiansen McNelley born January 4, 1955, to Irving Davis Cunningham, Jr. and Joan Olson Cunningham Christiansen Vail, adopted by Lester McNelley, returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, his loving father, Lester, and other family members awaiting his arrival on August 3, 2010.

Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend Dave passed away about August 2, 2010 peacefully in his sleep. Dave was born October 6, 1972 in Upland, CA. He had a great sense of humor, and delighted in quoting movies and telling jokes to keep people happy and the mood light. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, camping and hiking, with his dog Rodi and anyone who would go with him. He had a love of music, and his eclectic taste ranged from The Grateful Dead to Gershwin. He often whistled tunes in any situation. He enjoyed fine wines, and fine food.

Dorothy Wyllie Low Pimentel passed on quietly on August 3, 2010 in Taylorsville, Utah.

Robert Lee Anderson, age 81, returned to his Father in Heaven on July 31, 2010 peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on June 3, 1929 to Ira Milton and Mildred Mae Schumann Anderson in Los Angeles, California. He was the 3rd child of seven. Robert lost his father at the early age of 12 and then took on the responsibility of caring for his mother and siblings. He worked to help provide for them. He spent many hours with his Uncles and Aunts and enjoyed their love and attention. Dad enjoyed many great things in his life.

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.