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Show B5 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 TRIBUTE Robert S. Mallard Ethel Elizabeth Nelson Olsen LuPreal Childs Christman PRICE-Our loving husband, father, and special uncle, Robert S. Mallard, age 87, passed October 19, 2008 at the Heirloom Inn in Price after a long illness. He was born December 21, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harvey W. and Elizabeth Coombs Mallard. Married Frances Mezek, April 4, 1959 in Price, Utah; their marriage was later blessed in the Catholic Church. Robert was a member of Acacia Lodge # 17 F.& A.M. of Salt Lake City. He was a member of Charles Fred Jennings Commandery, El Kalah Shrine, York Rite, and the Eastern Utah Shrine Club. He was an honorary member of Price Elk’s Lodge # 1550, served as vice president of the Carbon Country Club, president of Dansante Dance Club, president of the Buckhorn Travelers of the Good Sam’s Club and a member of the Slovenian Home in Spring Glen. Robert honorably served his country in the US Army/ Air Corp as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II. After leaving the military, he worked as a conductor for Denver and Rio Grand Railroad where he retired in 1980. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time in Mesquite, AZ, Scofield and visiting with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances Mallard, Price; son, Gary Paul Mallard, Greenville, SC; brotherin-law, Rudy (Shanna) Mezek, Price; sisters-in-law, Mary Smith, Cedar City, Irene B. Mezek, Price; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harvey and Eugene Mallard. Funeral service, Friday, October 24, 2008, 10:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street, Price. Family will be at Mitchell’s Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services. Interment, Price City Cemetery, with military honors accorded by Price American Legion Post # 3. In memory of Robert, the family suggests contributions to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. FERRON—Ethel Elizabeth Nelson Olsen, age 97, passed away October 17, 2008, in Ferron. Elizabeth was born January 22, 1911, in Manti, UT, to Thorvald Victor and Ethel Elfrieda Nielsen Nelson. She married Elden Arthur Olsen in Castle Dale, UT on October 31, 1933. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Elizabeth grew up in Ferron and attended Wasatch Academy. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, camping, quilting, crocheting, puzzles, and genealogy. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Elizabeth is survived by her children: Marilyn Young of Wellington, Sherril (Lorraine) Olsen of Renton, WA, Lamar (Laurie) Olsen of Layton, Jerry (Sue) Olsen of Price, Marita (Byron) Rollins of Ferron, and Connie (Steve) Johnson of Frisco, TX; 26 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Lowry Olsen of Ferron; and a sister-in-law, Lavonne Nelson of Kent, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden Arthur Olsen; a son-in-law, Merril Young; two grandchildren, Wendy Mequette Olsen and Paula Ann Olsen; grandson-inlaw, Cory Cornish; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Thayn and Hannah Coleman; her brothers, LaMar, Royal, and Wallace Nelson; and two sister-in-laws, Blanche Justice and Dorothy Olsen. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Millsite LDS Ward Chapel (35 West 200 North, Ferron). There will be a viewing Thursday, October 23, 2008, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Millsite Ward and Friday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Ferron City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. ORANGEVILLE – LuPreal Childs Christman, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away October 20, 2008 in the same home she was born in. LuPreal was born April 12, 1937 to Aldo Childs and Jeanne Sitterud. She married Sharpe Snow, whom she later divorced. She then married Terrence Antone Christman on March 21, 1955. He died on February 6, 1965. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. She married Ted Childs in July of 1989. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. She had a strong love for her Savior which served her well during the difficulties she endured later in life. She was passionate about life. Integrity, honesty, loyalty and hard work were values she lived and expected from her family. LuPreal is survived by her husband, Ted of Emery County Care and Rehab; her sons Mike (Stacy) Christman of Orangeville and Terrie (Ken) Wright of Ferron; her brother Vernon (Susan) Childs of Orangeville; her sister, Renae Wilcox of Orangeville; her grandchildren: Jake (Aimee) Wright of Herriman, Kenna Wright of Cedar City, Laura (Tyler) Lister of Axtell, Anthony (Apryl) Christman of Huntington, Josh (Kriston) Christman of Orangeville, and Alex (Neesha) Christman of Castle Dale; eleven great-grandchildren; special and cherished friends, Anna Grant, Nanette Sanders and Lura Stringham; step daughters, Terese, Trudi and Darshan. She was preceded in death by her parents and greatgranddaughter, Payton Ashlee Jera Christman. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the LDS Orangeville Chapel. Family will be at the church one hour before the service. Interment will be at the Castle Dale Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Ruth Bahnmueller Pollaehne ORANGEVILLE—Ruth Bahnmueller Pollaehne, age 76, passed away October 19, 2008, in Orangeville. Ruth was born December 20, 1931, in Berlin, Germany to Karl Bahnmueller and Dora Marcuse. She married Herman Wolfgang Pollaehne on October 19, 1956, in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Ruth spent her early years in Germany as an only child. During World War II she spent time living with her grandmother, and she also lived in a Lutheran covenant and on potato farms trying to survive. In 1953 she immigrated to America where she was able to go to college and earn a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Ruth had a chance to return to Germany for some family business. Upon returning to America, she met Herman on board the ship. He was immigrating to America and the two quickly fell in love. After four years in the U.S. Army, Ruth and Herman moved to Utah and started their family. Ruth is survived by her son, Andy Pollaehne, and his wife, Sharon (McCandless); their four sons: Matthew, Nathan, Cannon, and Tanner; and her daughter, Doralynne LaMunyon, and her husband, Don LaMunyon; and their four children: Stephen, Alex, Kristalynne, and Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Orangeville LDS 3rd Ward Chapel (165 West 800 North, Castle Dale). There will be a viewing Thursday, October 23, 2008, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale (720 North Center Street) and on Friday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Orangeville Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Robert (Bob) Radakovich PRICE- Our beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, Robert Radakovich died peacefully October 17th, 2008 surrounded by his family at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center from complications of a brain injury. Bob was born January 7th, 1927 in Hiawatha Utah to Eli and Annie Vogrinec Radakovich. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ellen Sealey Radakovich and his sister, Mary Hribar. He served in the United States Army and retired from Utah Railway. He was a member of the Price United Methodist Church, Price Elk’s Lodge #1550, Joppa Lodge #26 F.&A.M. and The Order of the Eastern Star. His wife Ellen and their family gave him great joy. Many wonderful times for Bob were spent working endlessly at his Scofield property and cabin which were truly his passion. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Kari (Robert) Fowler, Grand Junction, CO, Kathy Topolovec, Salt Lake City, UT, Roger (Mary) Johnson, Weimar, CA; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, sister, Millie Fox and brother, Pete Radakovich. Funeral service Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008, 11:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home 233 East Main Street, Price. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, one hour prior to service. Interment Price City Cemetery. In memory of Bob, the family suggests contributions be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Worley-Jensen Monument Price • 45 W 100 N • 637-4400 Keith A Rasmussen ORANGEVILLE - Keith A Rasmussen age 79 returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 16, 2008 in Price, Utah. He was born April 5, 1929 in Orangeville, Utah to Merrald and Mildred Van Buren Rasmussen. Keith married Bonnie Bell on December 9, 1949 in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they were blessed with five children, she passed away on May 17, 2002. He married Barbara Graff on July 21, 2007 in Castle Dale, UT. Keith grew up in Orangeville and graduated from North Emery High School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many capacities, including a mission with his wife Bonnie in the Minneapolis, Minnesota mission, and as workers in the Manti Temple. He was very generous with his time and talents and enjoyed the opportunities to be of service to the Lord and others. Keith enjoyed driving truck for nearly 60 years, for Deseret Transportation and Nielson Construction. He also worked as a mechanic, and could fix any tractor, and was known to have sawdust and oil in his veins. Keith enjoyed getting in his car and traveling, eating at the Grub Box in Ferron, doing woodwork, and four wheeling in the desert and mountains. Most of all Keith loved his family and extended family, they were the most important part of his life. Keith is survived by his wife; Barbara, children; Colin Keith Rasmussen of Salt Lake City, Kimball H. (Barbara) Rasmussen of Orangeville, Sandra (Paul) Oveson of Cleveland, Tami (Calvin) Bennett of Ferron and Bret M. (Sharon) Rasmussen of Huntington, siblings; Elwin (Juanita) Rasmussen of Castle Dale, Ronald (Wanda) Rasmussen of Orangeville and Coleen (DeLore) Beach of Birch Wood, Wisconsin, sister-in-law; Shirley Rasmussen of North Salt Lake City, 20 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren, 4 stepchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and 25 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Bonnie, parents, brother; Kenneth M. Rasmussen, grandson; David E. Oveson, granddaughter; Beverly Ann Rasmussen, and greatgrandson; Matthew David Oveson. Funeral services were Monday, October 20, 2008 at Orangeville 3rd Ward Chapel, (165 West 800 North, Castle Dale). A viewing was from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, at Fausett Mortuary (720 North Center St., Castle Dale), and on Monday one hour prior to the services at the church in Castle Dale. Interment was at the Orangeville City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Albert George “Slim” Urbanik EAST CARBON-Albert George “Slim”Urbanik, age 87, returned to Our Heavenly Father peacefully in his sleep on October 16, 2008. He was born September 14, 1921 in Gary, Indiana to Albert George and Anna Latka Urbanik. In 1939 George came to Utah with the CCC where he was the first non commissioned sergeant in the area.. Married Lillian Grames, April 5, 1941 in Price; their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on April 5, 1990. George was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a longtime resident of East Carbon where he was one of the original founders and board directors of the Horse Canyon Credit Union. He was active in his community and instrumental in starting the WBBA program in East Carbon. For many years he managed the US Steel baseball teams in East Carbon. George was a gifted wood worker. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed his favorite fishing holes up Huntington Canyon. He was a dedicated and retired member of the United Mine Workers of America Horse Canyon Local # 8003 where he was nicknamed “Slim” by his co-workers. “Slim” will be missed by his large extended family of nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-inlaw to whom he was a “big brother”. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Lillian G. Urbanik, East Carbon; four sons, two daughters, Albert George (Mary) Urbanik, Jr., Clayton, NC, Joseph (Vicki) Urbanik, Stansbury Park, UT, Teresa (Charles) Hayman, Poway, CA, John (Barbara) Urbanik, Rangley, CO, Christina (Howard) Webb, Saratoga Springs, UT, Andrew (Tina) Urbanik, East Carbon, UT; son-in-law, and daughter- inlaw, Bill Potter, Price, UT, Laverna Urbanik, Tempe, AZ; 30 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. George will be welcomed home by his son, Albert George Urbanik III; daughter, Frances (Fran) Potter; grandson, Johnny Urbanik; four sisters and two brothers. Funeral service was October 24, 2008 at the East Carbon LDS Ward. Family gathered at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price on Thursday evening from 6 - 7 p.m. and at the church Friday one hour prior to service. Interment was in the Price City Cemetery, Price. Elaine Jensen CASTLE DALE - Elaine Jensen our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away October 13, 2008 in the same home of her birth, June 29, 1927, in Castle Dale, Utah. Elaine was the daughter of Ernest Eugene Jensen and Neva Beata Ralphs. She married James Alferd Jensen on December 10, 1947. Elaine worked for Sears in Price for 32 years. In 1947, she was an attendant to the Days of 47 Queen. She loved to read, quilt, crochet and cross-stitch. She loved mountain scenery and camping with her family. Elaine was the mother of three children, Renee, John Ernest (Laura) Jensen of Mapleton, Kevin Wayne (Annette) Jensen of Cleveland. She is survived by her husband and sons, her brother: Don Y., sister: Helen (Herschel) Peacock, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is now rejoicing in heaven with her beloved daughter Renee who preceded her in death in 1960. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister Dora, and a brother Ernest Ralph Jensen. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Ward Chapel at Main and Center Street, in Castle Dale. A viewing was held prior to the services at 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment was in the Castle Dale City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. & *Authorized Dealer* Glass In Business Since 1982 Quality Glass & Approved Sealants LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKAGE Complete Line of Residential Doors & Windows u Doors, Windows, Screens, & Heavy Equipment Glass We Deal Direct with Insurance Company Auto Glass u Chip & Crack Repair Mitchell Funeral Home 435-637-2668 30 W. 300 S. Orangeville, UT Gabby (435) 748-5599 Toll Free 1-866-894-8613 Serving All of Emery & Carbon County |