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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XIV Issue XIV Page 7 April 15, 2007 Announcements Obituaries Henry “Duncan” Barron Graveside services were held Friday, April 6 at Lindquist Cemetery in Ogden, Utah for Henry “Duncan” Barron, 84, who died Thursday, March 29 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden. He was born May 2, 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana, son of Henry Barron and Bertha (Fewell) Barron. He graduated from high school and served in the army during World War II with the 746 th Tank Battalion that landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. He married Agnes (Faye) Barnett on October 14, 1941. They lived in Wright City, Texas and later moved to Powell, Wyoming where he was employed with Marathon Oil Company for 35 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a longtime resident of Powell, Wyoming. He enjoyed fishing, traveling the country in their motor home, woodworking, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. After the death of his wife in October 2006, he relocated to Huntsville, Utah to live with his niece and nephew Jim and Dianne Branch. Duncan was newcomer to our little valley, but he won the hearts of all who knew him. He loved deeply and we will miss him. A brother, Jacky Dean Barron; and sisters Frances Williams, Peggy Lewis, Mary Shaw, Bonnie Harris, and Joy Evans survive him. Also, grandson Danny Sullivan and great-grandson Zachery Sullivan. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who will miss his sweet smile. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye; their only daughter, Billie Janette Sullivan; his parents; and sisters Sharon Gibbs, Emma Lee, and Bertha Fulton. Leora M. Gustaveson Leora Mina Gustaveson, 99, died Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Stoney Brook Assisted Living of natural causes. She was born June 2, 1907 in Escalante, Utah, a daughter of Joseph Riley and Wilhelmina Lay Woolsey. She moved to the Ogden area in 1921. On October 12, 1927, she married Leo T. Gustaveson in Farmington. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. They moved to Morgan County where they farmed until 1948 and then returned to the Ogden area. Leo preceded her in death on October 2, 1972. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints where Leora Gustaveson she served in many ward and stake callings. She was also an Ordinance Worker in the Ogden Temple. Leora worked as a sales clerk at The Bon Marche for many years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, china painting, ceramics, and gardening. Leora was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain. She loved family activities, parties, and sports. She dedicated her life to her church, family, and friends. Surviving are two sons and one daughter, Dale (Margaret) Gustaveson, Eden; Ron (Mary Jane) Gustaveson, Bountiful; Darlene (Clarence) Ellefsen, South Jordan; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Gaitha Butterfield, Pleasant View; and Naoma Anderson, South Ogden. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Cecil, Paul B., Hunter, and Wayne; and one sister, Leah. The family expresses special thanks to the staff of Stoney Brook Assisted Living for the compassion and care given to Leora. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12 at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at <lom@lindquistmortuary.com> Deceased Lucille Charlsworth Gaisford, 92, died March 18, 2007. Lawrence Josiah “Bud” Carver, 96, died March 20, 2007. Austin John Andersen, 20 died March 28, 2007. Kay Seager, 48 died April 8, 2007. TDR COMMENTARY cont. from page 2 way for them to obtain it. TDR costs are passed along to the buyers of the resort homes who can then rest assured that their real estate purchase includes a TDR unit offset else where in the Valley. Without TDR’s, high density Resort Zones would significantly increase the density allowed under current zoning. Therefore, this ordinance should only be passed in conjunction with the TDR ordinance. 3. SENSTIVE LANDS Without a Sensitive Lands Ordinance, there will be no incentive for developers to create projects that plan for—and market to buyers—the preservation of wildlife habitat areas, wetlands, rivers and streams, scenic corridors, historical, and cultural resources. We need well-planned developments that respect and protect the Valley’s natural resources while meeting and fulfilling the rural/recreational vision outlined in the Ogden Valley General Plan. This Valley is a one-of-a-kind special place. Ogden Valley requires some minimum level of development parameters to ensure that it maintains its special characteristics as it continues to grow. Without ridgeline building parameters, every ridgeline could be filled with houses, destroying the vistas and views that are so important to the unique character of the Valley. Once built up, these ridgeline and pristine mountain views will be gone forever. Views and open spaces are two major components that define the unique and marketable character of Ogden Valley; they are important to preserve even as we grow. to maintain a rural community feel. In addition to looking and feeling different from traditional urban and sub-urban roadways, deeper set-backs provide improved safety for homes along the corridor, and offer smoother traffic flows on and off of these heavily traveled roads. Deeper set-backs also provide safety, more space for bikers and pedestrians, and trails and pathways. They also improve the entrances and exits into subdivisions and commercial developments. OGDEN VALLEY ORDINANCES HAVE A HISTORY OF SUCCESS When passed, these three important ordinances will have the same level of success for Ogden Valley that other preceding ordinances have had once they passed. Our Night Sky, Sign, and Pathway Ordinances have helped direct development and growth so we grow in compliance to our General Plan. These ordinances have helped make Ogden Valley a stronger community and a better place to live. Smart, successful, sustained growth requires parameters to help shape it in a positive manner for generations to come. It won’t happen by chance, or hope, or by having no zoning and ordinances at all. Given the accelerated rate of development currently being proposed in Ogden Valley, and the contentious opposition from Valley residents some of those developments have brought with them, we need these three new ordinances urgently to ensure that the Ogden Valley General Plan comes to fruition, and that this special valley remains the unique, magical place that it is—for both current and future residents and guests—even as it grows. A complete copy of the proposed ordinances can be found on Weber County’s web site at http://www1.co.weber.ut.us/planning_ commission/ In a high growth build out, deeper setbacks (100 feet) along the designated visual corridor highways are an imperative Kirk Langford, element for reducing congestion and helping Eden |