Thursday, June 29, 2011 Society Obituaries Carl Hughes Surrounded by his loving family, Carl Wayne Hughes, 76, passed away June 26, 2011 in Gunnison, from complications from Diabetes. He was born April 7, 1935 in Nowata, OK to Charles Lee and Anna Sara Heath Hughes. He married Leora Ann Cromwell, December 17, 1971 in Fullerton, CA, she preceded him in death December 13, 2006. Carl was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He enjoyed many sports and lettered all four years in high school basketball. He became a member of the National Guard for 4 years. In 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a Military Police Officer. He was stationed at White Sands, NM, which he spoke of often. After his time in the military he moved to California where he worked for Continental Can Company where he maintained very large ovens used in the manufacture of steel. He retired in 1985 after 22 years. Dad enjoyed the outdoors and camping very much. He loved to tromp the streams looking for the best fishing holes. He thoroughly enjoyed the game of softball and coached in his younger years. If granddaughter Stephanie was playing, he was there, she was his pride and joy. He also enjoyed the many visits with his dear friend and neighbor, Joye. He loved all of his 4 legged friends, they provided much comfort and happiness. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him and those who knew him would agree that he was a feisty and stubborn old man. Dad, you and mom are together again and it was a warm and sunny day. The family extends their appreciation to the medical staff at Gunnison Valley Hospital and Gunnison Valley EMS for their care and attention. Carl is survived by his daughter, Chris "Tina" (Shon) Spencer of Centerfield and step-son, William "Bill" (Nicole) Owens of Joseph; 8 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; sister, Tawanda Hamilton of Nowata, OK. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Orville, Kenneth, Leonard, Jack and Hubert; brother-in-law, Glen Hamilton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Gunnison LDS Stake Center where friends may call on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 or on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30. Burial will be in the Gunnison City Cemetery with military rites provided by the Gunnison American Legion Post #104. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com Lee J. Anderson GUNNISON - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all, Lee J. Anderson, age 69, passed away on June 28, 2011 at the Gunnison Valley Hospital after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born November 15, 1941 to Farrell C. and Mimie N. Anderson of Gunnison. He was born and raised in Gunnison and love this valley. He lived in the same house all of his life except for two years. Lee married the love of his life and high school sweetheart JoAnn R. Buchanan in the Manti Temple on September 23, 1960. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. They have three daughters, Christine (Blane) Jensen of Gunnison; Michelle Hansen of Gunnison; and Annette Winn of Centerfield. Lee was a great family man who loved his family very much. He had big hands and an even bigger heart. He was a Jack-of-all-trades and could do anything. He drove truck for many years and loved being on the open road. He also worked in construction, did cement work, was the milk man for Cream of Weber, and managed a grocery store. He was a very hard working man. Lee was a member of the LDS Church and loved the gospel. He served in many positions. He loved being outside Orr doing yard work and working on his tractor. He also loved annual trips to Lake Powell with his family and friends. He was a very creative man and loved to build things, especially wood-work. Lee is survived by his wife JoAnn, his daughters Christine (Blane), Michelle, Annette, his sister Adella Nelson of Syracuse, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We all love him and will miss him very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a grandson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 12 Noon at the Gunnison LDS Stake Center. Friends may call for viewing Monday evening from 6 to 8 and again Tuesday morning from 10 to 11:30. Burial will be held in the Gunnison City Cemetery. The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 3 From small beginnings come great blessings It's hard to believe that little Jake Hansen, son of Rory and Cari Hansen of Mayfield, is now 3 months old and doing well. On March 18th Jake was born at 430 grams but soon after birth lost 50 grams which translates to 15 ounces and then 13 ounces. He is the 4th smallest baby to ever live at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He is a miracle to his parents each and every day. In the past three months Jake has gained 2 lbs. 6 ounces. He now weighs 3 lbs. 5 ounces and is 14 V2 inches long. Jake has endured a few surgeries since birth. At 15 days old he underwent heart surgery to repair a hole in his heart that wouldn't close up on its own and was causing multiple problems throughout his little body. Last Friday, Jake's retinas were in danger of detaching so the doctors performed emergency surgery to save his eye sight. By doing so, he did end up losing most of his peripheral vision, but they were able to save 70% of his eye sight. Jake has one major surgery left. He has 2 hernias the size of a tennis ball that need to be repaired. The bowel surgeon is located at Primary Children's Medical Center and has been following Jake's case since the hernias started to occur back in March. He said he hasn't seen hernias this large on a 3 pound baby before so this is uncharted territory for him. Jake needs to be 2,000 grams before the hospital will operate on his hernias, and last night he weighed in at 1513 grams, so right now they are playing the waiting game. The doctors are sensitive to really give a date of when Jake will come home but they are expecting it to be no sooner than late September. They project that at that time Jake will be 6 months old and around 5 pounds. ourtesy oto Jake Hansen, son of Rory and Carl Hansen of Mayfield. Rory and Cari would like to thank everyone for all of the prayers and well wishes for their family. "We know that all your prayers have worked and that we couldn't have gone through this without the love and support from all our friends and family. We have a new saying in our home, `From small beginnings come great blessings!' We believe this with all our heart and hope to one day be able to share our little miracle with all of you! Thank you!" If you want to learn more of Jake's story, you can check out his blog at babyjakehansen.blogspot.com Do Your Best 1AI SiE YOU.. .11IT YON CAN'T SEEIV MEW suANANER. Hourzs• sur.coeLes II AAA To 7 PAA OrJDAY - WEDNIESDA4-41 9 AAA TO 8:30 ?AA 1-14.JR.SDAY - SATOR.DAA 9 AAA TO 9 ?AA Robert and Ethan Hammond do their best by raising lambs so they can earn their Animal Science Merit Badges. Robert and Ethan attend Scouts in Fayette. They are the sons of John and TeriLee Hammond. Do Your Best is sponsored by: Peterson Refrigeration & Mechanical • 550 South Main, Gunnison • 528-3365 Quail Hollow 77TII ANNUAL UTE STAMPEDE RODEO JULY 14, IS 16 Looking for some affordable Family Fun Entertainment? Why not come on down to Nephi for the Ute Stampede Rodeo? PRCA Rodeo Nightly at 8 PM featuring Rodeo's most colorful producer Cotton Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo Company. Utah's most patriotic opening ceremony with Kent Lane Parachuting into the rodeo arena with a giant American Flag, Specialty acts are Troy Lerwill "the Wild Child" and Pro Tour FMX Motorcycle act. (435)525-7655 (435) 551-G15G 4 4 EE--)17. 3 00 South Gunnison, Lit 54(334 www.gliweciciitigaco July 14 is Family Night: $9.00 General Admission and kids get into General Admission for $4.00 each when accompanied by an adult. July 15 is "Tough Enough To Wear Pink" night. Daily Parades • City of Fun Carnival nightly • Baby Contest • Chuckwagon Breakfast • Car Show • Craft Show • Trap Shoot • 5-K fun run and more. Free Parking for all events. Tickets are available online at www.utestampederodeo.com and at Greenline Equipment in Nephi, or call (435) 623-5608. The Ute Stampede is Affordable Family Fun, make us a part of your families summer staycation.