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Show Obituaries Additional obituary on page 1 1 La Rue Spratley Gaisford Funeral services for La Rue Spratley Gaisford, American Fork's oldest old-est woman resident, will be Sat-u Sat-u r d a y , March 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork Stake Center, 240 South Center. Mrs. Gaisford died of natural nat-ural causes Monday, March 3, in Payson. La Rue Spratley Gaisford Gais-ford was born May 30, 1899, to James E. and Laura Sager Spratley, the third of five daughters. Her long and productive life spanned three centuries and she was a valiant survivor. She attended schools in American Fork and was proud to be the oldest living graduate of American Fork High School as they celebrated cele-brated their Centennial Year last fall. She lived on the same block most of her life, growing grow-ing up in the home now occupied by Shirley Allen, 56 South Center, and in the Gaisford family home at 52 West First South. She was grateful for the many inventions which came during dur-ing her lifetime. She married Charles Joseph Gaisford on April 19, 1919. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. They made their first home in Bingham Canyon, where her husband was a mine electrician. They lived for several years in Carbon County before returning to American Fork to make their permanent home. La Rue was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Relief Society in the original origi-nal Second Ward for more than 20 years. She was still serving as a Visiting Teacher when she was 99 years old. In May 1899, American Fork comprised one single ward and was part of Alpine Stake, which included all North Utah County. William McKinley was President; Heber M. Wells, Utah's first state governor, was in the statehouse. Mayor Thomas B. Parker presided over American Fork city council. Utah had become the 45th state only three years earlier. La Rue and her sisters enjoyed reading, sewing, and when they were old enough - dancing on the spring floor of the Apollo Hall. The chore she hated most as a child was catching catch-ing chickens, which were tied at the legs, placed in a small coaster wagon and traded for items such as flour or sugar at the American Ameri-can Fork Co-op, on the corner cor-ner of Church and Main Street. Her first work experience was as a "hired girl" to the James Clark and the Dr. P. Milestone entries, Including weddings, .missionaries and other announcements must be turned In to the paper by Monday at 2 p.m. of the week you the notice should be printed. U : , . mum . Zj. M. Kelly families. She attended Harrington and the original Forbes schools and graduated from Eighth Grade at the newly completed com-pleted American Fork High School in May 1913. This was considered a "good education for the times and few students continued through to complete high school. She has always enjoyed handwork, completing many beautiful items of quilting, knitting, crocheting, crochet-ing, and tatting for her own home and as gifts for family and friends throughout her life. A gifted quilter, she has made quilts for her children, chil-dren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Legally blind since 1975, she continued to make beautiful crocheted baby shawls for numerous great-great-grandchildren, as well as donating many to the gift shop at the Parker, Arizona hospital. She has traveled extensively with her husband and each of her children. The Gaisfords had a summer cabin at Strawberry for more than 25 years, hosting frequent family fishing outings. She also took many trips with the American Fork Senior Citizens as they journeyed to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California; the Date Festival, in Indio, California, Cal-ifornia, the San Diego Zoo and into Mexico. She also went with the Senior Citizens Citi-zens when they visited the World's Fair in Vancouver and the Black Hills in the Dakotas. Following her husband's death, April 12, 1966, she worked part time for 10 years at Durfey Cleaners. The Gaisfords are the parents of four children, Ruth G. Rothe-Wightman, Payson; James L. Gaisford, who died in 1979; Betty G. Spencer and Laura G. Ritcha, both American Fork, 12 grandchildren and many great and great, great grandchildren. Mrs. Gaisford credited her good health to a positive attitude, daily exercise and good genes. She was hospitalized hospi-talized only once in her life, aRer a fall last July 22, when she broke her hip, requiring surgery. She had lived in her own home until she was 100, spending " winters in Parker, Arizona, with Laura and summers with her daughter Ruth, in Payson. Survivors include her three daughters, 12 grandchildren, grand-children, 38 great-grandchildren; and 48 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, hus-band, son, and three grandchildren; grand-children; four sisters. Friends may call at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, Mortu-ary, 49 East 100 North, Friday, Fri-day, 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church from 9:30 to 10:20 prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Wake up feeling rested! TEMP PRESSURE RELIEVING SWEDISH MATTRESS AND NASA technology has contributed to America's best sleeping system. Try it today! PMtczYg Sloop Center In the ACE Hardware building ' , 785'222 1 HOURS; UonM J im 7 p m. Sat I u - i pm. SOBS 330 SOUTH MAIN PL GROVE Allan Richard Merrill Allan Richard Merrill, 73, passed away February 19, 2003 surrounded by his loving lov-ing family. He was born August 27, 1929, in O g d e n , Utah, to William Paul and Susan Jacobs Merrill. He married Lynn McGuffin-Mueller in 1955 in Paris, France, and was sealed in the LDS Logan Temple that same year. After graduating from Preston High School in 1947, Allan got a business degree from Utah State and a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma. He was a career officer in the U.S. Air Force. As an active member of the LDS Church, he served as a missionary mis-sionary in the Western States Mission, 1948-1950. Roy Wendell May Roy Wendell May, 62, died Feb. 27, 2003, in American Amer-ican Fork. He was fT born August 29, 1940 in Rupert, Idaho, to son May, He married Linda Gay Johnson May 28, 1966 in Paul, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple Dec. 17, 1997. He liked the old west, and loved his motorcycles. He loved the military and his service in it, and was proud of his son's service as well. He loved being a Dairyman. J 4 S m M,char2 J I Melvin and 4jr Madge Lar- Floy M. Taylor Floy M. Taylor, 86, of pleasant t Grove away passed. Wed n e s -day, Feb. 26, 2003. He was born January Janu-ary 22, 1917, in Freedom, Utah, to Norman Lee and Elsie Lavina Christinsen Taylor. He married mar-ried Lola Carson on May 27, 1944, in Los Angeles. Their marriage was later solemnized solem-nized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Floy grew up in Sanpete County and graduated from Moroni High School, Snow College, and received his B. S. Degree in Sociology from BYU. He later received a Masters Degree in Sociology Sociolo-gy from the University of Call 756-7669 or 373-5050 to place a classified ad - '-- - i w OftPEDIC onT.V PILLOW He was an ordinance worker work-er in the Mount Timpano-gos Timpano-gos Temple. He and his wife, Lynn, worked the open hou.se of the Nauvoo Temple and were two of the first workers to serve in that temple. Allan was widely known for his fishing prowess and loved to be in the great outdoors. Allan is survived by his wife Lynn, children: John Merrill, Kelly (Elaine) Merrill, Mer-rill, Kim (Tod) Comin, JoAn-na JoAn-na (Fred) Woods, Carolyn (Paul) Messer and Marriner Merrill. He is also survived by brothers D. Kenneth Merrill and W. Paul Merrill; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded Pre-ceded in death by older brother Gordon Merrill. Funeral services were held Feb. 22, 2003, at the Lehi First Ward. Interment followed at Lehi City Cemetery. Ceme-tery. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. He is survived by his wife, Linda, American Fork; two sons and two daughters: daugh-ters: Terri (Martin) Stephens, North Salt Lake; Shelli Erickson, American Fork; Byron (April) May, Cedar Valley; Kevin (Sara) May; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Steven May, Bountiful; Boun-tiful; and sister, DeEtte Vansant, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stanley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the American Fork 18th Ward, 381 South 300 East, where friends may call from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services. Burial is in American Ameri-can Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary. Utah. Floy enlisted in the Marine Corp in April 1942, serving in the South Pacific and was honorably honor-ably discharged dis-charged as a First Floy worked for the state of Utah as a social worker and retired as Director of Region Three after 36 years of service. He will be remembered as an 4 1500 Square Feet per Unit 3 Large Offices 1 Conference Room Large Breakroom 2 Storage Closets Beautifully Finished Fully Landscaped Computer Network Ready Space Available New Utah - Stanley D. Roberts Stanley Dee Roberts, 93, beloved husband of Madge M u n k Roberts, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, in American Fork UT. A lifetime of service earned him the love and deep respect of his family, friends, and community. He was born Sep 12, 1909, sixth son of Marion Howard and Rhoda May Goodrich Roberts. His mother died when he was 16 months old. His father married Mamie Gagon who helped raise Stan, his five brothers, and their five children. chil-dren. At 13, due to his father's illness and the economic eco-nomic depression, the family fami-ly moved to Price, UT where Stan cared for himself working at various jobs. At Carbon High he excelled at basketball and football, graduating in 1929. He completed studies at National Electrical School in Los Angeles. Returning home he was employed by UP&L. Later he established several businesses busi-nesses in partnership with family members, notably, Roberts & Munk Ice and Roberts Mfg. Inc. He married his eternal sweetheart Madge, June 28, 1934, in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they raised eight children, two foster sons, and Madge's brothers, Howard and Fred, while enjoying 68 years of marriage. At the time of Stan's death they have 56 grandchildren, 86 great advocate to those less fortunate. fortu-nate. 8 1 Floy was an active member mem-ber of the LDS Church having hav-ing served in many positions posi-tions including Bishopric and Stake High Counselor. He is survived by his daughters: Helen Taylor, Christine Taylor, Marilyn (Don) Sorenson, Mandy (Jason) Parry, all of Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove; grandchildren: Jordan, Justin, Jamie, Brooklyn, and Kobe; and his sister, Edna Coates, Moroni. His wife, Lola, three brothers broth-ers and four sisters preced s5-l Eagle Rock 802 Eaat Bamberger Drive American Fork, t. i 1.. , - L V For Sale or Leasing Information Shlrl LeBaron (801) 756-6288 shirllebaron.com Thursday, March 6, 2(X)3 - Page 9 grandchildren and best guess four on the way. Stan's life was exemplified? by service to others. He served six years as Utah County Commissioner. He( joyously served in the LDS, Church as Home Teacher,, Bishop, Counselor in Alpine, Stake Presidency, first Pres-! ident of the American Fork' Stake, President of the Ari-' zona Holbrook Mission, first( President of the New Mexi-t co Albuquerque Mission. He served as Stake Patriarch, 22 years and Temple Work-' er and Sealer 26 years. ' Beginning at age 13, con- tinuing for 78 years, Stan( cultivated a large and pro-( ductive garden providing, delicious fruits and vegetal bles for family and neigh-' bors. He enjoyed the out doors and all sports. He is, survived by his wife Madge,, sister, Sylvia(LRoy)Gull Phoenix; children and, spouses Carol (Harlo) Beck-strand, Beck-strand, Woodland Hills;! Kent (Karen), Brent (Patri-,' cia), and Fred (Marianne) Roberts of American Fork;, LaRae (Brent) Child, Bountiful; Boun-tiful; LaRee (Roger) Gille-' spie, Houston; Clark (Barbara) (Bar-bara) Roberts, Lindon; Mer-, rill (Polly) Roberts, American Ameri-can Fork; foster sons, Arthur (Emily) Allison, Farmington NM; Richardi Nelson, Phoenix. Stan's par-( ents, and siblings Marion, Evan, Emil, Howard, Carl,, Homer, Rhoda, Alice (Don), Scott, Flora (Jack) Judkins," two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild precededi him in death. , Services were held Tues-, day, March 4. Interment American Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary. , ed him in death. ', Funeral services were! held Monday, March 3,1 2003, in the Garden Sixth-Ward Sixth-Ward Chapel, Pleasantj Grove. J Interment was in thej Pleasant Grove City Ceme-J tery. ! District IV of the Veter-j ans of Foreign Wars con- ducted military rites. 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