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Show Page 6 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXVII Issue I May 15, 2020 Announcements Happy 80th Birthday Verlayne Richardson Harris Obituaries Elaine R. Child family over for Thanksgiving dinner or a few grandchildren on the back patio. She could never see a new baby in the family without wanting to cuddle it. She was a great conversationalist and her grandchildren will always remember her quick wit and humor. Elaine is survived by five children and their spouses: David Child (Jacqueline), Christine Caldwell (Ted), Michael Child (Kristine), Lon Child (Patti), and Lisa Holmes (Scott); 22 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Lou Neiderhauser. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Darlene Bingham Antonietti; brothers Don and Edwin; and by her granddaughter, Elizabeth; and three greatgrandchildren, Aaron, Gray, and Quincie. As a family we offer our sincere thanks to all the care givers that offered our mother such excellent service both in her home and later at the Avamere care facility. Thank you to Hospice/Inspiration and all the friends and neighbors who served her. We appreciate your love and attention to Mom and Dad. Private Graveside services were held Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Roy City Cemetery. Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary 5865 S 1990 W Roy, Utah. Send condolences to the family at <www. myers-mortuary.com> November 3, 1925 ~ Verlayne Richardson Harris celebrated her 80th birthday April April 27, 2020 30. She was born to Helen Rasmussen Richardson and Leland Clawson Richardson in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Ogden and Elaine Rundquist Huntsville. She has one sister, Marlene Richardson Kap (deceased) Child, 94, passed away and two brothers, Delwyn (Tyke) Richardson and Danny Richardson peacefully of natural (deceased). causes on April 27, 2020 Verlayne married Jack Val Stoker September 19, 1958. They attended by her family. raised two sons in Huntsville—Val (Susan) Stoker and Jeff (Wendy) Elaine was born in Roy, Stoker. Verlayne and Jack worked hard running their excavation and Utah November 3, 1925 Elaine Child gravel pit business, Stoker and Sons Construction. They later to Albert L. and Nola divorced. She then married Grant Harris April 28, 1984 in North G. (Ritter) Rundquist. After graduating from Veralyne Harris Ogden, Utah. That union brought five more children into the family: Weber High, she attended Weber State College Jan (Dennis) Gailey, Jed (Ulrike) Harris, Cindy (Ron) Harris, Misty (Dave) Snowball and Jody and worked as a teacher for a short time before marrying Lewis Ray Child October 1, 1944. (Kim) Harris. Verlayne and Grant successfully ran and grew their company G.S. Harristone for many years. They were married 74 years and spent the early part of their married life in Texas and Japan It is still a thriving business. Grant passed away September 19, 2009. Verlayne has 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Verlayne loves animals and has while Lew was serving in the Air Force. They always been known to have at least one dog by her side. It has earned her the beloved nick-name eventually settled in Roy, where they raised of Grandma Bootsie, which all friends, relatives, and neighbors affectionately call her. She is a their five children. Elaine was a very faithful member of the member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has served in the primary, as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cub Scout leader, ministering sister and supervisor, and in family history positions. Her hobbies and enjoyed serving in various callings with include oil painting, jewelry making, gold panning, video games, reading, and family history. the Young Women, the Relief Society, and as Due to restrictions from the COVID-19 virus and social distancing, an open house was not a Gospel Doctrine teacher. For many years held on her birthday. she did German extraction for indexing family history records. With Lew, she tutored young people at the Moweda Youth Center, teaching them English and Math. Later, she and Lew Deceased served two LDS missions: Philippines, Baguio Jack B. Parson, Jr., 85, died March 21, 2020. and New York, Rochester. Ila Jean Stuart Corkey Carter, 91, died Her life was full—working with Lew in the danced. He loved supporting the Weber State Donald (Don) Wildcats and the SLC Jazz. He enjoyed gar- office during tax season, serving in the Church, March 23, 2020. and raising a family—but she still found time to Gary Orson Christensen, MD, died in March Gilbert Linke dening; his begonias were a joy for many. He volunteered for curling during the develop and use her many talents. She was an 2020. August 26, 1930 ~ Winter Olympics, and the Winter Paralympics expert seamstress and sewed many of her own Troy Durand, 57, died March 31, 2020. her children’s clothing as well as creating April 26, 2020 at Snowbasin. He was a significant blood and beautiful heirloom quilts for each of her chil- Kent Mac Wade, 84, died April 14, 2020. Donald (Don) Linke, donor at St. Benedict’s Hospital. On April 21, dren and grandchildren. She also loved creating Allen “Dee” Pace, 68, died April 18, 2020. 89, of South Ogden, 2018 in La Jolla, California during a ceremony porcelain dolls, knitting, reading, and traveling Don Samuel Pincock, 88, died April 18, 2020. passed away at home honoring Don Linke’s military service at the to interesting places in the world. She was an Sharon Berrett Ballif, 87, died April 22, Sunday, April 26, 2020 Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Don avid Jazz fan, and enjoyed other sports, espe- 2020. of congestive heart fail- said, “... I am humbled and grateful for my life cially bowling and golfing with her friends. She James Lynn Wold, 88, died April 27, 2020. Donald Linke ure with his wife by his and the people who have looked out for me.” was a wonderful friend and treasured both old Kenneth Max Bindrup, 81, died April 28, friends from her school days and new friends side. A private family 2020. Don assisted many, and his grandson Jared she made at book club and other activities. service will be held soon and a celebration Robert Jay Sandman, 78, died May 1, 2020. was the light of his life. Because Don surThere was nothing she loved better than of life in the future. Arrangements have been Carla Ann Alder, 73, died May 2, 2020. family gatherings, whether it was the whole vived many successful heart procedures, he entrusted to Aaron’s Mortuary. Don was born in Wheatland, North Dakota intended to donate his body for research to load the free Utah Traffic App, available for August 26, 1930 to Hubert and Margaret the University of Utah but the current world MONTE CRISTO cont. from page 1 download by most mobile devices. Linke. He excelled in farming and foot- health situation prevents it. Don repeatedly caution when leaving SR-39. ball, and was a graduate of Castleton High advocated for his family to make smart finanThis section of the Monte Cristo Highway School. After 13 years of service in the mili- cial decisions. He was dedicated, respectful, is closed for the winter months between these honest, eloquent, funny, and sincere. And to tary, Don went to Los Angeles and graduated points each season due to motorist safety conwith a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Don’s family, his most common phrase, stem- cerns, and the prohibitive cost of keeping it ming from his love for them, was to “Beeeeee Northrup Institute of Technology. Don held open to winter traffic. The roadway is opened leadership positions for the Air Force Air Careful.” each spring once winter weather conditions National Guard, North American Rockwell, Surviving are his wife Hazel Ann of South have generally subsided. Motorists are advised, and TRW/Northrop Grumman. In addition to Ogden; daughters Nancy Linke (Richard Patton) however, that winter storms may still occur at his work with Air Force aircraft, Don led criti- of La Jolla, California and Karen (Theodore) the highest elevations on this highway well into cal testing efforts for the TRW-built Pioneer Beauregard of Salt Lake City; and grandson the summer months, so they should always be 10 and 11 spacecraft, which launched in 1973 Jared (Dalila Castro) Beauregard. Also surviv- prepared for this when traveling this route. For information about Utah road condi- Monte Cristo Highway on May 2. Photo courand left our solar system in 1990. ing are sisters Marjorie Scherbinske and Ruth Don met his wife Hazel Ann Johnson Linke. He was preceded in death by his broth- tions 24-hours per day, visit the UDOT Traffic tesy of Trails Foundation of Northern Utah Website at http://udottraffic.utah.gov, or down- Facebook page. in Fargo, North Dakota at the roller skating ers Fred and Lester Linke. rink and they were married August 28, 1954 Memorials for Don may be sent to Richland at Richland Lutheran Church in Walcott, N. Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 6143 172nd Dakota. During his life, Donald was active in Ave. SE, Walcott, ND; Ogden Valley Adaptive the Lutheran Church—recently a member of Sports, PO Box 1193, Eden, UT 84310; or to gden alley ews Ascension Lutheran Church. Don and Hazel Dr. Edward Miner, Cardiovascular Research/ Ann lived most of their first 20 years together Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, in California, moving to Utah in 1975 where 5169 S. Cottonwood St. Suite 520, Murray, skiing became a core family activity. UT 84107. Don loved the outdoors; he was a fishCondolences may be sent to the family at ing guide at Bear Lake and an avid hunter. He played tennis and bridge, and square <www.aaronsmortuary.com> Obituaries Please send your announcements & photos to: O V n PO BOX 130 eden UT 84310 Announcements are placed free of charge. |