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Show DAILY HERALD B6 Gladys "Kit" Jordan Obituaries Dessie Verene Worthington Thomas experiences. She loved cooking, sports, tole painting, sewing, gardening, music, dance, decorating and reading. Her greatest gift was to uplift every- one around her, immediately helping them feel comfortable and special in her presence. ' She was a woman of virtue, dignity, beauty and in- - March 17, just six weeks before her 101st birthdav. She was txrn ), ..u, in Nephi. Utah, April 30, 1903. to Charles Edward Worthington and Mary Eliza. Anderson Worthington, in their home in Nephi. When she was seven years old, the family moved to Emery, where her mother's family lived. On the trip from Nephi to Emery, in a family caravan consisting of two covered wagons and a family carriage, seven- Dessie walked all the way year-olon dirt roads and trails, caring along the way for Curly the cow. .. the family's prized possession Dessie' attended the Emery Elementary School which she lo ed. and dreamed of further education, f inally she was able, from 1918 to 1922. to feave home to attend and graduate from the Emery Stake Academy in Castle lale. where she formed dear lifelong friendships and rejoiced in the spiritual uplift of .her school devotionals and theology ' classes. .As a freshman, she entered the Church Education essay contest on the assigned topic. "The Past is Full of Glory, the Future is Full of Promise." and she won. the prize for her school, receiving the award of a personal letter of commendation and an autographed book from President Heber J. Grant. She later gave the graduation address at the Academy in the presence of Church Education Superintendent Adam S. Bennion. a man whose words and y . Wayne ' JjgJ Hannah Kahawaii Kaili Hannah Kahawaii Kaili returned home to our Heavenly Father on March 18. 200-4- . at the age of 78. She was born August 1. 1925. in Kalihikai, Kauai, to loved remembering her childhood, she loved to share her life's stories in these times.with all; and in doing so. she shared our family's heritage. Her stories taught us the importance of understanding others from all Walks of life. We are blessed that she shared that time in her life with l.ouisaand David TU. LIC " IIUl The loves of her were playing the ukulele, singing, fishing, volleyball, baseball, taro (kalo) farming, Ul 1)1f Jesus Christ of Latter-da- raising goats, pigs, chicken, pound-jnpoi. crocheting, and the beautiful art of making fresh flower lei's. " She cheri.si; .'d her 11 grandchildren and tremendously enjoyed playing and singing Hawaiian melodies to her 7 great grandchildren.The family would like to give special mahalo and aloha to the Provo Paramedics, Police Officers. Fire Department, the physicians and staff of the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for their gentle and loving care of our Mother. Our special heartfelt thanks are also being sent to Gayle Dudley Arlene Meservy and Aunty Jane Pearl 'Dove who befriended Mom from beginning to the end. Funeral services will be held Thursday. March 25. 2004. at 11 a.m.. in the LDS Church located at 650 Stadium Ave, Provo. LT. Friends may call Wednesday, from p.m.. at the Sundberg-OlpiMortuary, 495 South State St, Orem; and also. Thursday, from a.m.. at the ward chapel. Her final resting place will be in the Kauai Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her family. Condolences may be sent to the family at w w w .sundbergolpinmort uary .com g y Saints. She was educated in Hanalei. She w orked as a la- borer in Hanalei and Waimea taro , (kalo) farming, pineapple fields, and sugar cane fields for Gay and Robinson in Makaweli. and hotel house cleaning. Our loving mother (Tutu mama) stayed with her daughter. Dora, and her husband. Kent, in Provo, Utah, since July 2000. She is also survived by her son. Harrom (Mar- . vel Young) Kaili of 'Puyallup. WA: Harriet (William) Malapit of Maui: her sister. Louisadxiiry.). Niau Tachikawa: sisters-in-laand Helen Dotimas; brother-in-la. George Kahalekomo. Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also remembered b many friends. She was preceded in deat h bv her parents. 20 siblings, her oldest son,. Abraham" Stanely'Kualu Kaili: and her eternal husband. Joseph N. Kualu Kaili She loved people and had a great ability to bring a smile to everyone's face, whether they were family, friend, or passerby. Always anx-- ' ious to help in time of need, she had an outstanding work ethic. Mom September II, 1953. They were married for 49 years. He is survived bv his three sons: n 9 9:00-10:4- THE SEAT LIFT STORE son-in-la- 9:45-10:4- , . Wilkinson Michael (Debbie) of West Valley; Kent (Debbie) of Enid, Oklahoma; and David of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also survived by seven brothers and one sister: Clyde of Pleasant Grove; Keith of Lindon; Beth of Orem: Garth of St. George; Jay C. Jr. of American Fork; Glade of Astoria, Oregon; LaVar of Cedar Hills; and Russell of West Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, his parents, brother Rulon, and daughter-in-laJanie. Funeral services will be held at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, in Springville, on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 11 a.m., where friends arid family may call one hour prior to the services. He will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wheelermortuary.com Owen Don Kay, 77, of Santaquin, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at his home in Santaquin. He was born on October 14. 1926. in Santaquin. a son of Owen and Evelyn Whimpey Kay. He married Bonnie J. Clement on April 5, 1952, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Don was educated in the was a great neighbor and friend and helped many people and will be missed by all. The family would like to thank the University of Utah Dialysis Center in Provo for their kind and loving care. Don is survived by his wife, of Santaquin, and two daughters: Janice (Rohny) Memmott and Elizabeth (Mike) Robertson, both of Santaquin. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Jared (Amber) Robertson, Keven (and fiance Robertson, Brett Robertson, Chad Robertson, Kimberly Memmott, and Tyson Memmott, and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Mark; and two sisters: Berna Deane Peterson and Peggy Weierman. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Santaquin Stake Center at 45 South 500 West, Santaquin. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary in Payson at 587 South 100 West on Monday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday at the Stake Center in Santaquin from Ke-ci- Santaquin and Payson schools and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for Geneva for three years and then went to work for Utah Power and he retired after 35 Light years of service. Don was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the Ferner Dog Valley Cattle Association. Don was a lifetime member of the Santaquin Fire Department and a member of American Legion Post 84 of Santaquin. Fie served 40 years as president of the Summit Creek Irrigation Company. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Don p.m." Burial will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post 84 of Santaquin. 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She is survived by her 5 children: Reuel Williams, Las Vegas, NV; Vail Williams (Maoghen) Seattle, WA; Miriam Law (Del) Orem, UT; Marilyn Gurney (Walden), Black- foot, ID; Fara Williams, West Jordan, UT; 24 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. lUNkKAU'LANNINO i ear, nose, t - Mortuary Sfwnish Fork Hrvummvnd :?tV.4 ber 19, 1932. '. After being sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, November, 1934, they brought 5 children into this world. Operating a small farm in Cedron, Idaho, where the winters were severe, life was not easy. Her callings were many in the LDS Church. She never shirked her responsibility as a Primary and Young Women's Teacher, even though riding a horse or walking through deep snow was sometimes the only mode of transportation to the little white church. Tiring of bad winters, they moved to St. Anthony, in 1956, where Marvin began work for the Post Office. Together they built a new home. Eunice served in the Relief Society Presidency and as a Stake Missionary in Yellowstone Stake. The bishop could see how busy they were and called them to be custodians of the Ward. Eunice suggested that there might be a less fortunate family that could benefit from this job. The reply came, we need someone that knows how to work and Marvin and Eunice stepped up to the plate and took care of the St. Anthony 3rd and 4th Ward Chapel for several years, until Marvin's death in 1964. Eunice then took on the task of Dorm Mother at Ricks College, and attended college classes, while raising a daughter by herself. Later she moved to Utah, to fulfill one of her dreams - a devotion to genealogical research. She also filled a Stake Mission in the Ensign Stake. She helped to care for Apostle Delbert Stapely's invalid wife. Sanderson Walker and Offer months, through cancer, until his death, in 1986. She was introduced to Native American Name Extraction, which she en thusiastically , Williams, Octo www.walkerfamilytiiorttianes.com Hi P 2004. Eunice was born in Cedron, Idaho, to Mer-ri- t 9 KMiy MBOfnflmiMKMN Including a professional staff of audiologists to , serve all your hearing healthcare needs Eunice then married Forrest Winkfield, a patriarch from Oregon. They spent 3 winters in Arizona, and time in Spanish Fork, where she began helping with Spanish Genealogy. Eu nice nursed Forrest f or 1 1 . I'm: 530 225-1 6-- 8 Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, Eunice Lovina Drake Williams Winkfield, left the confines of this life, to be with her beloved Husband, Mother and Father, waiting for her on the other side, on March 17, Please Visit Our Web Sue To Send Your ( ondolemes to families Orem. " gram for manv vears. "When the Lord caressed her in His arms, she went peacefully at ' home, surrounded by her family." Zelda is survived by her . children: Darwin Parry (ManeT"'"-"CasDer. Orem. UT; Floyd Douglas Casper, Kearns, UT; Pamela L (Myron) Bird, Salt Lake City; Timothy Reese (Annette) Casper, Kirkland, WA; Randall Kent Casper, Salt, Lake City; Dennis Mark (Susan) finanteh Fork ' IJT:' Hnllee Pacnpr r ' i Gay (Kenneth) Anderson, Mt. Pleasant, UT; Philip Lynn (Brenda) Casper, American Fork, UT; and Angela Kay (Mathew) Kirk, Lewis-toID. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 42 two sisters, Venita Roylance, of Provo, and Geneal Thomas, of Manila, the Philippines; and sisters-in-laAria (William) Brown, (Kenneth,dec.) Casper. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and by her sister, Jolene McQueen. The family extends gratitude and thanks to the doctors and nurses that took care of their precious loved one. A "special thanks" to the wonderful women at Life Path Hospice - Anna, Pam, October and Brandy - "Thank you, you are surely angels sent from God." Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the Mortuary Monday evening from p.m. as weli as Tuesday morning one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Eunice Lovina Drake Williams Winkfield 373rW6H ' . KvXi Trust Walker Family Mortuaries one convenient location itop by and Zelda Parry Casper, born November 23, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Thomas Reese and Violet Michie Parry, passed away on March 18, 2004, at the . omeof her daughter. Zelda suffered from Alzheimer's and a short battle with cancer, She was raised in ProI vo, Utah, ......... I where she at tended B.Y. High and then B. Y. U. for two years. At B. Y. U, she met her sweetheart, Floyd, when he ran over her toe as she stood on the corner! Zelda married Floyd Darwin Casper on June 6, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 6, 1963. They settled in Provo, where they raised nine children. After the death of her husband, she met and shared many wonderful years with her companion, Bernel Cox, enjoying her family, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Zelda relocated to Moroni where she .was employed by Moroni Feed. She later relocated to Burley, Idaho, where she was employed by the potato plant. Her final residence was in Kearns, Utah, where she lived with her son, Floyd. She loved her church callings, her family, her grandchildren, and Zelda her worked with the "Angel Tree" pro Unsurpassed Services 4 Beautiful Centrally Located Reasonable Prices Answers to your questions i Provo of the reasons that matter. XMORTUARYT- . 6-- and Eva Drake. July 22. 1915. She wed Marvin Henry Don Kay '..' life us. Hannah was a member of man. He married Virginia Reynolds on Kit is preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, Robert and Francis Davis, a Jphn Hansen, and two grandchildren. She leaves through her passing, five adoring children: Penny George of Orem; Larry (Cathy) Jordan of Alpine; Mary (Larry) Ingra-haof Bluffdale; Linda Donahoo of Pleasant Grove; and Laurie (Bryce) Pollard of Alpine; 21 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, as well as countless friends and extended family members. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25th, at 11 a.m., in the Alpine, Utah North Stake Center, 1125 East Alpine Blvd., where 5 friends may call from a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow in the Alpine Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Convalescent Center and Applegate Healthcare for their loving ministration to Kit during her final weeks. : from p.m., at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street; or, Monday morning at the stake center one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Zelda Parry Casper was a perfect mother! correction- Funeral services will be held Monday, March 22, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bonneville Stake Center, 85 South 900 East, Provo. Friends may call Sunday evening, jjJ tegrity.Toallof ner cnuaren, sne . f Saints, died at her home in Provo on Kevin Olsen -- Gladys May Jordan, affect ionate- h known as "Kit", returned to the arms1 of her loving Father in Heaven, and cherished husband, Friday, March 19, 2004. Kit had endured the effects of a debilitating stroke for 11 ' vision inspired her then and facing years, throughout his many years of ser- this overwhelmvice. These events greatly shaped ing challenge her life, her future career as a Uniwith an infulversity of Utah student and the domitable spirit filling of her dream to be an elemenof faith and tary school teacher, a missionary tenacity. She States Northern the Mission), (in was loyally tend- and a edtoby her rn the Church. ' sweetheart, Lew Alden Jordan, for Dessie was the third of six chilthe duration of her malady, until the dren and the last survivor of hej; sis- time of his death, only five weeks Eudean (Torger-son(Olsen), Ruby ters, to her passing. We thrill in the prior Edna (Pack), Leta (Chrisjoy of their anticipated reunion. tiansen), and little brother, Theron, Kit was born September 3, 1926, who (lied in the (influenza epidemic tn RprnarH I and Marv f!athprinp of 19 18. She married Edwin Morotai Brown rvis in Sandy Spring, I homas of Manassa. Colorado, on y sOaryland. She was a vibrant beau-Mau- -r 21. 1930. in the Salt Lake Tern- anH .J uit.h pie. (He died in 1981). They settled senior-yea- r beau, Lew, October 12, in the Washington. D.C. area where 1946. Lew and Kit joined The their three sons, Grant (Byrdie), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daGordon (Catherine), and Paul Saints in 1954 and were sealed in (Sandy), were born and raised. The the Logan, Utah Temple. Kit served family now includes sixteen grand- in many capacities in church and children, thirty-eigh- t community service. She was a wonand two great derful teacher and had particular ' impact as a youth seminary instruc-to- r Dessie served in Church callings in Los Altos, California. She throughout her life. includingmany bore a powerful testimony of our as a sfake missionary happy years Savior, Jesus Christ. in both the Washington and New Kit was instantly loved by all York areas and as stake Relief Sociwho knew her. She lived a life of ety president in the New York selfless, Christlike charity and comStake, and still later as first Relief passion towards all within her Society president of the New Jersey reach. Kit radiated great cheer and Stake. Since she and Edwin moved enthusiasm for life in all its varied to Provo in 1980, just as t hey celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, she has been an active G. member of the Oak Hills Fifth Ward, where she has been much loved and has blessed many lives.' Wayne G. Wilkinson, 79, of She w as serving as Relief Society Springville, passed away on March 18. 2004. at the Mountain View Hosvisiting teaching district leader at the time of her death. pital in Payson. He was born on Funeral services will be held at May 1.1924. to the Oak Hills "hillside" chapel at Jay C. Wilkinson 1900 North 1500 East, in Provo, on and Florence Gadd. Hegrew Saturday. March 27, with the viewing at 10 .K) a.m. and the funeral at up in Vineyard. 1:00 p.m Interment will follow in Wayne the Provo City Cemetery. served in the Tosend condolences to the famiNavy during World War II. ly, please visit He worked at ' Geneva Steel for 34 years, retiring as a fore- Dessie Verene Worthington Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend to many dear ones, and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Sunday, March 21, 2004 FREE Delivery Personal Service 286 West Center - Provo That You Can 373-728- Trust! t 8 E PHARMACY i i Let us help. B VIOUIVXUVj call hvt PAT all the days o) 'pur lift. 766-151- 5 TOLL FREE "We care for the patient's physical 6 motional 6 assist with the cost of medications needs & medical equipment 1 1 JJ |