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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 6 Volume VIII Issue IX August 15, 2003 One Voice on the Family Announcements Young Womanhood Obituaries The following have received the Young Woman Recognition Award, which is given to young women who, through the Young Women’s program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have completed various projects for personal growth, and church and community service. Flora Marie Michaelson De Boer Lyndee Saunders, 18, daughter of Dave and Laura Saunders of Liberty, is a member of the Liberty 1st Ward. She is a graduate of Weber High School. Anne Elizabeth Takau Shaw, 18, daughter of Blaine and Tia Shaw of Liberty, is a member of the Liberty 1st Ward. She is a graduate of Weber High School. Weddings Hicks-Holbrook Lanie Michelle Hicks and Josh Dean Holbrook were united in marriage July 19 at the Hearthside in Eden, where a reception was held in their honor. The bride is the daughter of Randy R. and Barbara J. Hicks of Huntsville. She graduated from Weber High School in 1999, and from Weber State University in 2003. She works as a special education teacher at Riverdale Elementary School. Parents of the bridegroom are Dean and Susan Holbrook of North Ogden. He graduated from Weber High School in 1999 and attends WSU as an accounting major. He works at Kimber Kable. The new couple moved to Roy, after their honeymoon to Cancun. Fleming-Harris Sheena Kay Fleming and Joshua Dean Harris were united in marriage on May 24. The ceremony was officiated by Judge Brent West. An open house will be held in their honor on August 16 at The Barn Golf Club. The bride is the daughter of Rich and Patricia Fleming of North Ogden. She graduated from Weber High School and LDS Seminary. Parents of the bridegroom are Garth Dean and Theresa Harris of Huntsville. He graduated from Weber High School and is currently serving in the U.S. Navy. OGDEN – Flore Marie Michaelson De Boer, 76, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully at home August 1, 2003. She was born January 27, 1927 in St. Charles, Idaho, to John and Nora Michaelson. She graduated from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho. She worked for the Arsenal, Navy Supply Depot and was a receptionist at Weber State College. She married her eternal sweetheart, Robert (Bob) H. De Boer in the Logan LDS Temple on September 13, 1951. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary in September 2001. Bob and Flora shared a close and loving relationship. They have four children. Flora was active in the LDS Church serving as a Primary teacher, visiting teacher, Cub Scout leader and cheerfully supported Bob in his many callings and positions. She had a beautiful alto voice and enjoyed singing in duets, quartets and sextets. Flora suffered with Rheumatoid Arthritis for more than 30 years, always maintaining a positive outlook and a sweet disposition. Many people were touched by her genuine love and concern, and because of her spiritual countenance, people tended to kneel down to be closer and to feel her love. Her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren were a light in her life and she savored the time spent with them. She is survived by her husband; four children; Leanne (Steve) Stuart, Craig (Debbie) De Boer, Debra (Kenny) Wright, Shelly (David) Hestand; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters; LaWana Swa and Jennie Spidell; one brother, Orval Michaelson and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. We express our gratitude and appreciation to the many staff members of IHC Hospice and for the loving care provided by the nurses and staff of the Cardiovascular Unit at the McKay Dee Hospital. Funeral services were held on August 6, 2003 at the Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden. Internment will be in the Ogden City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flora Marie De Boer Scholarship Fund. Mail to WSU Development Office, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, Utah 84408-4018. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Please send your announcements & photos to: OGDEN VALLEY NEWS P O BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 By Janet K. Cazier Are we becoming a secret society? I ask this because the other day I called my mother’s doctor to see when her next appointment was—my palm pilot crashed but I don’t even want to talk about that. I wasn’t worried about missing the appointment because someone from the doctor’s office always calls to remind us. I was surprised that we had missed it. I said “But you usually call to remind us.” I was told that I probably wasn’t home when they called, and they can no longer leave messages because of privacy laws. I thought to myself, is our society becoming ridiculous, or what? How is it that someone could get in trouble for leaving a message on a phone reminding someone that they had a doctor’s appointment? Now let’s talk about this for a minute. I guess there could be a circumstance that you wouldn’t want someone to know you had an appointment—like, maybe you wanted to surprise your family that you were expecting a baby. But that isn’t a good enough reason to enforce laws. Our society seems to be encouraging us to keep secrets! There are many reasons for not telling our secrets but I think most of them stem from pride. We are afraid that someone might not like what we are doing—usually because deep down we know that what we are doing is wrong. So of course we need to protect ourselves—right? I believe that we can never do anything in secret anyway because the heavens are watching. Our lives are so intertwined with others—as they should be—that whatever we do ends up affecting them anyway. So why keep it from them? Some may say that they keep secrets to protect others. For example, a parent wanting to keep their financial situation from their children so they won’t worry. Well, if your financial situation is so bad, they will know it, and if it’s not that bad why are you worrying about it anyway? Are you worried that you can’t buy them brand name clothes to wear to school? Who are we really protecting, they or we? Do we hate to admit our failings? I know that when my parents were secretive it put more stress on me because I knew they weren’t telling the truth, and it scared me more than the truth would have. I still believe that honesty is the best policy. So if we are being honest, why the secrets? Yes I know that there are probably some good reasons to keep a secret but I can’t think of any right now. Maybe you are dying and you don’t want others to know. It might hurt them. Now think about this one, if you are about to die, shouldn’t those close to you know so they can enjoy the final time they have with you? I’ve heard some argue that then everyone will treat you different. What’s wrong with that? If your circumstances are different, shouldn’t they treat you different? Maybe there are times when a secret is helpful, but we need to look at our reasons for keeping one. Keeping a secret from someone that may harm you if they know the truth may be a good reason. Next time you want to keep a secret, just see what your motivations are. I think if we are really honest with ourselves we will find that pride or selfishness is usually the motivator—-see what you find. You can write to Janet at Janet@ovalley.com No Charge For Initial Exam Invisalign Children and Adults Announcements are placed free of charge. 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