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Show Society Thursday, October 5, 2006 \ Page 3 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Missionaries Obituaries Sheldon A. Bjerregaard 1914-2006 Mayfield, Utah - Sheldon Arthur Bjerregaard, age 92, passed away September 27, 2Q06 at his home in Mayfield, Utah. He was born September 20, 1914 in Christianburg, Utah, a son of Arthur James and Katie Hendrickson Bjerregaard, He married Edna Frandsen, November 29, 1937 in Richfield, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple March 27, 1952. A life-long resident of Mayfield, Utah, he was involved in farming and raising livestock most of his life. Sheldon was an active man who loved the simple pleasures of life - family, friends and doing things for others. He was well-informed as a result of a lifetime of reading and took great pride in the educational accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He also prided himself in growing, tending and beautifying his surroundings and, as a hobby in later years, built bird houses to give to family and friends. Sheldon is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Edna, and their children: Douglas F. and Mary Ann, Richard S. and Sharon, Marsha and Clair Nielson, and Clair F.; 14 grandchil- dren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister: Wanda Peterson and sister-in-law: Marie Bjerregaard. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Aden and sister, Linda. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the Mayfield LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. or Monday morning from 9 to 10:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Mayfield Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner. com Ida Edwards Ida Edwards Jensen, 90, died October 1, 2006, of causes incident to age. Ida was born in Gunnison, Utah, to Leroy and Minnie Bartholomew Edwards. She married Ralph Lavar Jensen on May 4, 1939. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. As a young lady, Ida worked as an operator at the Gunnison Telephone Company. She graduated from 'Gunnfson High School and then worked in the local drug store. After her marriage the couple moved to Centerfield where Ralph owned and operated a business. Ida was a gentle, patient person with a positive attitude. She was perfectly focused on serving the needs of people around her. Her primary concern was her family, and she devoted her time in establishing a home filled with peace and security where her children were taught the values of love, service and knowledge. She was an accomplished violinist and contributed her musical talents in the church and community. She shared her love of music with her children and gave them opportunities to discover and to develop their own skills and talents. Ida was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in the many teaching and leadership positions in the church auxiliaries. She quietly observed and fulfilled the needs of those around her. She loved the Lord and spoke of that love and the need to serve even when her memory of all else had dimmed. As Ralph's health declined, they returned to Gunnison where Ida again worked at the Gunnison Telephone Company, and when Ida began to lose her vision, they moved to Provo in order to be near to family. Ida had always loved to read, and when she could no longer see, she discovered the world of information contained on tape recordings. Ralph and Ida made their home at the Cove Point Retirement Center in Provo, Utah, where they enjoyed the friendship of the many good people who also lived there. After Ralph's death in 1992, she spent -if .:'; Jensen some time in Mapleton and then moved to the Crestview Care Center (now Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation) in Provo. The'family would like to thank the staff and residents at Trinity Mission who have been her caretakers and friends. Ida is survived by her son Tony Leroy and wife LeAn of Boulder City, Nevada, and daughters Carolyn and husband Gary Myrup of Sandy, Utah, Alice and husband Jay Jensen, currently serving in the Southeast Africa Area, and Susan and husband John Frischknecht of Mapleton, Utah, 20 grandchildren and their spouses, and 37 great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy for each of them, and they love her dearly. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2006, in the Gunnison Stake Center located at 80 West Center Street in Gunnison at 2 p.m. There will be a viewing preceding the funeral from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Stake Center. Burial will be in the Gunnison City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com James "Slim" Clen Bown Gunnison, Utah - On a beautiful fall morning, our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, James "Slim" Bown, passed away peacefully from complications of congestive heart failure, on September 27, 2006, surrounded by his family. James "Slim" Bown was born on December 21,1929, son of Elton and Clara Hill Bown, in Fayette. He was a graduate of Gunnison Valley High School where he was active in sports and FFA. It was here that he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Metcalf, on August 24, 1951, in The Salt Lake LDS Temple. He served in the Korean War as a master sergeant in the 13th battalion combat engineers where he helped to open the roads with a bulldozer on the 38 degree parallel line at Pork Chop Hill. He earned the Korean service medal with two bronze service stars and a meritorious unit commendation. It was there that he learned and began his excavating career. He was an active member of the Gunnison Lions club, Jaycees and Post 104 Ameri1can Legionnaires. He was very knowledgeable and concerned about the water in the valley and served as president of the West View Irrigation Company for 13 years and was a board member for 30 years, president of the Dover Canal for eight years and board director for 23 years. He was an avid hunterand fisherman, and a member of the National Rifiemans Association. His pick up truck was a moving arsenal; long live the geese! In 1995-1996, he and his wife served a mission in the Missouri Northwest, -in the beautiful valley of Aclam Ondi Ahman. There he terraced the hills and was responsible for the water and the wells. This was one of the best years of their life together. His greatest joy and happiness in his 55 years together with his devoted wife'were his 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. There were many good times together; never to be forgotten. Grandpa loved to have Elder Jake Hill Jake Hill, son of Don and Denise Hill of Gunnison, recently returned from serving in the South Dakota, Rapid City Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be speaking in the Gunnison 3rd Ward Sacrament Meeting at 1:30 on Sunday, October 8. Axtell News byAUDREY BOORE fun. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, Gunnison; children, Suzette Bown, Gunnison; Sharon (Quay) Mecham, Axtell; Anna Lee Bown, Salt Lake City; James (Paula) Bown, St. George; and Christine Bown, Sacramento, CA; brother, Douglas Bown, Fayette; sister, Pat (Joe) Spransy, Seattle, WA; and sister-in-law, Lorna Bown, Fayette. He was preceded in death by his parents Elton and Clara Hill Bown and brother, Cecil Bown. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 2, 2006,at lla ; m, in the Gunnison 2nd LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Gunnison on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at the ward chapel on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the "Gunnison City Cemetery with Military Rites by the Gunnison American Legion Post #104. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. m aglebymortuary. com La familia de Rainie Lambertsen quiere agradecer a cada uno de ustedes El pesame de nuestra mama, htja hermana y amiga. A cada uno de ustedes que nos trajo comida, tarjets y que dio dinero demostrandonos cuanto les importa. Tambien queremos agradecer a Suzanne Buchanan por que siempre fue muy buena con mama. Y a Krystal Childs, Kent Larsen y el Doctor Jan Christensen y a cada uno de ACT por todo lo que hicicron. Tambien a Gunnison Head Start - que no tenemos paiabras papa decides cuanto apreciamos a cada uno. Todos Ustedes hicieron algo para sentirnos poquito mejor. Nosotros extranamos a mama ella sabe que la queremos. Mucho gracias, Kaye, Crystal, Nicole, Destainy y el resto de la familia Gracias! The community extends condolences to the family of Sharon and Quay Mecham in the passing of their father and grandfather, James (Slim) Bown. Services were held on Monday, October 2. Congratulations to Tyrell Hansen who's Angus steer was names Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the Utah State Fair Junior Angus Show in Salt Lake City on September 12. The Axtell Community Fall Party held last Wednesday was a fun dinner and talent evening. There were many different flavors of chili, cornbread and desserts made by ward members. Many took part in the talent show to finish the fun filled evening. Committee members were the Hughes, Thatchers and Ekkers. The past week has been a great Indian summer, but this week the weather is to be cooler, windy and rainy. It seems as fall will be the same as summer, a few days of warmth and the storms. Thank you to all my friends and relatives for all phone calls, visits and cards I have received. I really appreciate everyone's concern. I am now living in a very comfortable place in Price and everyone is so good to me. However, there is no place like home. I really miss everyone. T ' . ' '.' " . Thanks, Fern Nielsen 145 N Carbon Ave. Price, Utah 84501 O) I would like to thank all those who came by to visit and bring gifts to my 90th birthday party and open house. I appreciate all my good friends and family. Opal Nielsen The family of Rainie Lambertsen would like to thank everyone who helped during the passing of our mother, daughter, sister and friend. Thanks to everyone who brought food, sent cards and money, and showed how much they care. We would like to thank Suzanne Buchanan for always being so good to mom. Also Krystal Childs, Kent Larsen, Dr. Jan Christensen and everyone at ACT for everything they have done, and to Gunnison Head Start. Words cannot tell how much we appreciate everyone. You have made something so hard feel a little better. We will miss mom but she knows she is loved. Thank you so much, Kaye, Crystal, Nicole, Destainy and the rest of the family Thank you! • A 7 Ib. 8 oz. baby girl was bom to Durke & Jessica Gordon of Ephraim, on September 25,2006. • A 7 Ib. 6 oz. baby girl was born to Hyrum & Lisa Luke of Venice, on September 25,2006. • A 6 Ib. 10 oz. baby girl was born to Eric & Mindy Mason of Aurora, on September 25,2006. • A 7 Ib. 14 oz. baby girl was bom to Shad & Amanda Cain of Salina, on September 27,2006, • a 7 Ib. 11 oz. baby girl was born to Jason & Ashley Rappleye of Monroe, on September 27,2006. J J Axtell Young Men and Women would like to give a special Thank You to the community businesses and everyone that helped in any way to support our annual fund-raiser, LSI* Buckaroo Rodeo. Thanks again! • A 7 Ib. 8 oz. baby girl was bom to Robert & Angela Miller of Manti, on September 28,2006. 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