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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue VIII April 1, 200 Announcements Obituaries (cont. from page 7) Bryan J. Renstrom In loving memory of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, Bryan J. Renstrom who passed away February 20, 2008 at the age of 81. He lived a life of love, service, exuberance, and humor. Honesty and integrity Bryan Renstrom are his legacy. Born in Huntsville, Utah on October 10, 1926 to Arnold and Ruby Renstrom, Bryan fondly remembers growing up in that beautiful valley. He graduated from Weber High School where he was an all around athlete playing on the football and basketball teams. During World War II Bryan joined the United States Marine Corps during his senior year in high school. After serving his country he attended Weber College and Brigham Young University where he was instrumental in the establishment of the Program Bureau. BYU was also where he met the love of his life, Elaine Sorensen. They were married for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on August 19, 1954. He is survived by his wife Elaine and their Milton T. Matsushima Milton Theodore Matsushima, 56, passed away at his home in West Jordan, Utah on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from pneumonia. Milt was born September 8, 1951 in Ogden, a son of Theodore T. and Mary F. Oda Milton Matsushima Matsushima. He was raised and educated in Ogden graduating from Bonneville High School in 1969. He then attended Weber State University graduating with a B.A. in Business Management. He also attended Utah Technical College in Salt Lake City. For the past 27 years, he was employed by Fairchild Semi-Conductor. Milt had a love of skiing from the age of seven until recently. He was employed by three daughters, Debora Smith (David), Shauna Blackham (Scotty), and Tamara Renstrom; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Keith Renstrom. He was preceded into eternity by his parents Arnold and Ruby Renstrom, sisters Gail Harper and Naomi Coleman, and brother Darrel Renstrom. His life long passions were his wife and family, serving the Lord, and BYU sports. BYU has lost its greatest fan and supporter. A faithful member of the LDS Church, Bryan served in numerous callings including fulfilling a three year mission in Sweden after World War II, High Councilor, Branch President, and twice as a Bishop touching the lives of countless people. His life exemplified the admonition he always gave to others: “Go out there and give them heaven.” Life with Bryan was heaven. We love you with all our hearts and will miss you until we meet again for eternity. Your family. A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Salt Lake Valley View 12th Ward, 2125 E. Evergreen Avenue (3435 South). The interment, Huntsville City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.holbrookmortuary.com> In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LaVern Bronson LaVern Bronson, 95, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008. He was born March 10, 1913 in Huntsville, the son of Arthur and Mamie Stromberg Bronson. Vern was raised in Huntsville and the LaVern Bronson family had a homestead east of Huntsville in Bennett. The family spent six months of the year at the homestead to make improvements to the property. Vern attended school in Huntsville through the ninth grade. He went to work in Cedar Mountain near Tooele and in Delta, herding sheep. He then traveled to Oregon to work. Vern and Faun Allen were married on October 19, 1939 in Huntsville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 1941, Vern went to work for the Utah State Road Department. He worked there for 25 years. He also worked on a large dairy farm in Huntsville and then back to the State Road Department on the oil gang and chip crew. He Powder Mountain Ski Resort as a ski patrol- worked from the Bear Lake, Idaho border to man. Milt’s other hobbies were sport bike rac- the Wyoming border. He worked for the dairy ing, kart racing, fishing, hunting, and attending farm and then Snowbasin where he hauled Weber State University football games with his father, Ted. Milt is survived by his mother, Mary, Ogden; sister, Louise (Chris) Lund, New York City, New York; brothers, Brian R. Matsushima and Joe R. Matsushima, both of Ogden; and nephews, Chris T. and Noah K. Lund, both of Lavern Bronson passed away on March San Francisco, California. 24, just two weeks after his 95th birthday. He was preceded in death by his father, Vern was a second-generation, lifetime fixTheodore T. Matsushima. Memorial services were held on March ture in Huntsville for nearly 100 years. 19 at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, with the After a career with the State Road Reverend Jill Minnich officiating. Department (UDOT), he worked for the Email condolences to the family at <www. town of Huntsville as a snowplow operator lindquistmortuary.com> people and equipment anywhere needed. He worked for the town of Huntsville until he was in his 90’s. It was said that Vern Bronson was the only man who could hear it snow in the middle of the night. Vern would get up about 3:00 a.m. and walk to the town shed, about two blocks from his home, get the plow out of the shed and plow the streets before anyone was up. He loved this and said the town was beautiful at that time of night. He would plow a path for widows or older people who he knew were alone. He also worked at the Huntsville Cemetery for years. Vern is survived by his wife, Faun, of Huntsville; two daughters, Dee Ann (Larry) Strebel and Linda Geary, both of Ogden; two sons, Kenneth Bronson, Warsaw, Missouri; Russell Bronson, Confer, Colorado; 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Elmo, Doug and Dean; and two sisters, Melva Bronson Mack and Elaine Bronson Taylor. The family would like to thank specialty nursing, Cindy, Ryan, Darren and Ben; Hearts for Hospice, Cage and Brian; and the town of Huntsville for all their care and kindness of Vern. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29 at the Huntsville First Ward Chapel. Interment, Huntsville City Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at <www.lindquistmortuary.com> Huntsville Loses Lifetime Resident— Dedicated employee, neighbor, and friend to all and all around fix-it guy until he was in his 90’s. Together with Preston Jackson, the Terri Lynn Frazier, 49, died March 15, town was kept in tiptop shape. It was said that Vern was the only guy who could hear 2008. it snow in the middle of the night. Thora Peterson Phillips, 93, died March In honor of Vern, Saturday, March 29, 24, 2008. Deceased 2008 was proclaimed as Vern Bronson Day. Please continue to honor Mr. Bronson any way you feel appropriate. While flag etiquette does not allow us to ask for flags to be flown at half staff, Vern was a fantastic individual and fixture of our community who deserves our highest honors. Huntsville is a much better place because of you, Vern, and we are all fortunate to have been associated with you. Thanks for everything! Huntsville Town Council Bountiful Bench Beauty 4743 Summerwood Dr., Bountiful Home for Big Boys with Big Toys. 10 car garages and workshop. Big beautiful open floorplan with Big Views. Gourmet kitchen, great for entertaining. 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