Thursday, October 29, 2009 Society The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 3 Obituaries First Birthday Births Sondra Russo Kirsten Bartholomew Kyle Nay Keith Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend passed away peacefully in her sleep October 21, 2009 at her home in Kearns, Utah. She was born March 21, 1944 in Salt Lake City to Byron Keith and Mervyl Ardell Whitlock Knighton, the oldest of four children. Married Michael R. Russo April 19, 1973. He preceded her in death December 17, 1985. Mom attended Gunnison High School. She later moved to Salt Lake to raise her family. Devoted to the electronic industry, she was employed at Beehive International, and then worked 16 years with Cirtran Technologies. She is known for her loyalty, integrity, and wisdom. Mom is a strong, proud and graceful woman. We will remember her beautiful smile, laughter and her passion for life. Mom loved her friends and work. The joys in her life were her family, new home, gardening, cooking, crocheting and shopping. The two youngest Grandchildren, Hannah and Hailey Jane, had a special place in Grandma’s heart. Survived by Children: Melanie (Fred) Lopez; Stephanie Hansen; Sidney Hansen; Natalie (Bruce) Leaf; Michael (Jessica) Russo; 18 grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Susan (Ed) Baldwin; Sally Agurri; Brother, Kelly (Pat) Knighton. Preceded in death by Parents. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Gunnison City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Goff Mortuary (8090 S State, Midvale) Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Gunnison Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com Lorena Lucille Lord Koosharem, Utah - Lorena Lucille Lord was born to Charles August and Mary Dunks Forste on March 1, 1918, in Orange, Texas. It was a stressful time in world history and times were not easy for her family. Her parents were both undergraduate nurses, and when Lorena was about four years old, the family moved to Kentucky-near Louisvillewhere both parents could work as nurses in Peewee Valley Sanitarium. In 1927, Carthage, Missouri became home to the family. As the third of five children, Lorena was often involved in caring for her brothers and sisters while her parents worked. In the spring of 1933 the mother and four of the children moved to Texas where Lorena continued her high school education before declaring her independence. Lorena moved to California where she began to work and provide for herself. While living in her aunt’s home in Pomona, California, she met Charlie Dodd, whom she married on August 5, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. After only a year or marriage, Charlie passed away on August 7, 1939 and Lorena was left a widow. She was a hard worker and worked in Civil Service jobs in several difference places during the following years. It was while she was working in the VA Hospital in Prescott, AZ, that she met Ted Lord, and they soon married on August 30, 1970 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ted died June 22, 1991. As the time for Ted and Lorena’s retirement neared they began looking for a quiet place to live where Ted could enjoy his hobbies of hunting and fishing. They choose Koosharem Valley to be their new home, and they quickly became a vital part of the small community. When Lorena married Ted, she accepted his grown children as her own. It was important to Lorena to be a good “step-mom” to Ted’s children and their spouses: Gary and Janet, Jim and Betty, Penny and Joe, and Bob and Susan. Lorena was also a proud grandmother of their children. She will long be remembered as a very caring, loving person who tried to meet the needs of others if she could find a way to do so. She loved to crochet and knit and made many creations to share with friends and loved ones. Lorena continues to be missed in the Koosharem Valley and the Mayfield Care Center where she has been a resident for the last several years. Lorena passed away on October 9, 2009, at the age of 91. She leaves to mourn, two sisters: Eleanor Garcia and Alice Pierson of Moberly, MO; a sister-in-law Wanda Forste of Portales, NM; step-children: Gary and Janet Lord of Forest Hill, CA, Jim and Betty Lord of Cedar City, UT, Penny and Joe LeGrand of Lakeview CA, Bob and Susan Lord of Prescott, AZ. Also left to mourn are 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Lorena Lord was preceded in death by both her parents, Mary and August Forste, two brothers--Harold and Charles Forste, a sister-in-law, Sarah Forste, and her husbands, Charlie Dodd and Ted Lord. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Koosharem LDS Ward Chapel with Bishop Chet Torgerson officiating. The family prayer was given by Betty Lord, a daughter-in-law. The invocation was offered by Yvonne Bagley. Speakers included Lynn Bagley and Bishop Jack F. Burr. Melinda Torgerson sang “In The Garden” and Bishop Chet Torgerson offered some closing remarks. The benediction was offered by Tack Bagley and burial was in the Koosharem Cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by Jim Lord, a stepson. Serving as pallbearers were LaWayne Hatch, Bishop Chad Sorensen, Bishop Jack F. Burr, Tack Bagley and Jimi Lord. Compassionate services were offered by the Koosharem LDS Ward Relief Society Sisters. Services were under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com Our little Princess, Kirsten Ruth Bartholomew, celebrated her first birthday on October 15, 2009. Kirsten is an outgoing little girl who loves to help around the house. She loves playing with her big brother, Taylor, who loves her very much. She is a joy to be around and always makes her family smile! All her aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas and cousins helped her celebrate this special day. Her proud parents are Jed and Mandi Bartholomew. Her grandparents are Scott and Lila Bartholomew and Paula Larsen, great-grandparents are John and Kathleen Bartholomew, Hedwige Bender and Marion Lorensen. We love you Kirsten, happy first birthday! Love Mom, Dad and Taylor Amy, Sheffield, and big brother Anderson Keith are thrilled to announce the arrival of Kyle Nay Keith. He made his grand entrance August 21st, 2009, born at St. Luke’sRoosevelt Hospital right in busy midtown Manhattan. He weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and measured 21 inches in height (almost exactly the size of his brother at birth). Kyle is a cool, calm and collected little man and seems to really enjoy watching every move of his busy 3 year old brother Anderson. Kyle, Anderson, Mom and Dad all live in New York City, but love to be in Gunnison best - visiting as much as possible. Kyle’s grandparents are Robert and Laura Keith of Brooklyn and Dr. Richard and Lori Nay of Gunnison. Greatgrandparents are Bonnie Nay of Gunnison and Marian Christenson, also of Gunnison. • A 6 lb. 9 oz. baby girl was born to Vanessa Mann and Ryan Lewis of Gunnison on October 13, 2009. Sponsored by: Complete Prescriptions Service See Us For All Your Floral Needs Pharmacy: 528-3455 • Floral: 528-7787 Springer Turner Funeral Homes What’s your favorite Sub? Claudia Jarrett Serving the needs of Central and Southern Utah 150 East Main Salina • 529-3821 Homespun Philosophy by Gene & Donna Peterson When we meet with many people, Whether at home or at conventions. We tend to judge them by their actions, Compared to our own best intentions. WEATHER Thursday 40/20 Partly Cloudy Friday 46/28 Partly Cloudy Saturday 52/28 Few Showers Sunday 56/31 Sunny Gunnison’s Weather is brought to you by Gunnison Telephone Co. Cream of Potato Soup with Grilled Cheese