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Show Obituaries I 1 I 1 i V L :M ft " -3t b i , ft Dixie Grubb Dixie Grubb Dixie Lee Grubb, 62, died Feb. 8, 1997 at her home in Manila. She was born March 19, 1934 in Moorcroft, Wyo., the daughter of John Charles Fremont Williams and Gwendolyn Gibson Williams. She married Vance Louis Grubb Nov. 8, 1958 in Billings, Mont. Dixie was a homemaker and co-owner co-owner of Grubb's Cafe and The Gorge Motel for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and served on the Daggett County School Board for 18 years. She served as president for four years and eight years as vice president. presi-dent. She was on the State School Board for four years, the Uintah Basin Vocational Board for eight years and served as Republican Party chairman for many years. She also served as the Chamber of Commerce president several times. Dixie loved to read and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. grandchil-dren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Vance L. Grubb of Manila; son and daughter, Jacqueline and husband, Don Young of Harrison, Ark.; Vance L. and wife, Jamie Grubb of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren, Nikki, Kim, Vance, Branson and Austin; step-mother, Nina Mae Williams of Moorcroft; brothers and sisters, Charles and wife, Minnie Williams of Sundance, Wyo.; Marie Williams of Elko, Nev.; Donnie and wife, Sherrill Williams and Jeannie and husband, Earl Sides, all of Casper, Wyo.; Betty Hendricks of Van Burcn, Ark., and Dennis and wife, Grace Williams of Moorcroft. Memorial services will be held Friday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. Dixie's family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made lo your favorite charity. Sheep report for 1996 The Jan. I, 1997 Utah breeding sheep inventory, including new crop lambs, was 339,000 head, down 5 percent from last year, according ac-cording to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. The all sheep inventory in-ventory was 375,000 head, down 5 percent from the previous year. Ewes for breeding, one year old and older on Jan. I. totaled 290.0(H) head compared with 305,000 head on Jan. I, 1 996. Ewe lambs for breeding replacement were estimated estimat-ed at 40,000 head, equal to last year. Rams one year old and older totaled 9,(XX) head. I, (XX) head fewer few-er than the previous year's level. Market sheep and lambs were estimated esti-mated at 36.(XX) head. The 1 996 lamb crop or 325.000 head was 4 percent below the previous year's total. There were l.7(X) farms and ranches with sheep during I996. down 2(X) from 1 995 and 4IX) below be-low 1 993. Nationally, all sheep and lamb inventory in-ventory in the United States on Jan. I, 1 997 totaled 7.94 million head, down 6 percent from 1 996 and II percent below two years ago. Breeding sheep inventory reached 5.85 million head on Jan. I. 1 997. down 6 percent from I996's 6.23 million head. Ewes one car old and older, at 4 84 million head, were 6 percent below last year's record low, Nt.it kcl sheep and lamb- on Jan. I, I997 totaled 2 09 million he.id. down 7 percent from Jan. I, I996. Market lamb comprised com-prised 96 percent of the total. Twenty-three percent were under 65 pounds, 1 8 percent were 65 84 pound. 3 1 percent 85-1 05 pound, and 24 percent were over I05 pounds. The I996 lamb crop was a new record low 5 28 million head, down 6 percent from 1 995. The previous record low was 5 6I million mil-lion head in 1 995. The 1 996 lambing lamb-ing rate was I03 per I00 ewes one year old and older on hand Jan. I. 1 9 compared with I06 in 1 995. Craig Phillips R. Craig Phillips Ronald Craig Phillips, 29, of Tridell, died Feb. 5, 1997 from injuries in-juries received in a motor vehicle accident near Maeser. He was born June 6, 1967 in Phoenix, Ariz., the son of Ronald Joe and Diane Einerson Phillips. He married Janece Michelle Murray Sept. 16, 1989 in Roosevelt. Craig enjoyed farming, welding and working with cattle and horses and when time permitted, hunting and fishing. He and Janece were buying a farm and raising cattle in addition to their full-time occupations. occupa-tions. Craig was a "workaholic" because be-cause of his desire to provide for his family and get established, but his greatest love was for Janece and his two beautiful daughters. He was employed by Colorado Well Service in Rangley, Colo., as an operator. In high school, he was a state champion champi-on wrestler and attended Ricks College for one year on a wrestling scholarship. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clula Einerson, and Ronald C. and Marguerite Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Janece and two daughters, Corrin Nicole (4) and McKenna Michelle (2), all of Tridell; father, Ronald Joe of California; mother, Diane of Roosevelt; Janece's parents, Raymond and JoAnn Murray of Fort Duchesne; grandfather and step-grandmother, Blaine and Leah Einerson of Roosevelt; two sisters and husbands, Tracy Paige and Thomas Hunt, and Carrie Helen and Lane Cook, all of Roosevelt. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Uintah River Ward chapel in Lapoint. Interment was in the Tridell Cemetery under the direction of the Hullinger-Olpin Mortuary. Fred Weeks Funeral services for Fred Elmer Weeks, who was born Sept. 6, 1905 and died Jan. 31. 1997, were held Feb. 8 at the Vernal 4th Ward chapel with Bishop Joe Maeslas conducting. The family prayer was offered at the mortuary by Daniel Bedell, son-in-law. The invocation was offered by Ren Bedell, grandson, with prelude and postlude music was provided by Jana Norman, granddaughter. The remarks and obituary were offered by Bishop Maestas with musical selections "Families Can Bo Together Forever" sung by the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, accompanied by Jana Norman. "These Hands" sung by Drenda Blaekwcll, accompanied by Jana Norman, granddaughters, and "My Wild Irish Rose" sung by Clara Jean, daughter-in-law, accompanied accom-panied by Lynncttc Bedell. Fred Weeks, son. and Curtis Hunsaker. son-in-law, were speakers. speak-ers. Richard Ufford offered a poem with tributes by J.iNac Wilchkcn and Vcrna Norman, granddaughter. The benediction was offered by Jason Weeks, grandson, with the dedication of the grave by Mervin Weeks, son. Pallbearers were Blake Hunsaker, Jarrod Weeks, Ren Bedell, Joseph Weeks, Zcbuland Weeks. Jacob Weeks, Jason Weeks and Jevan Weeks. Honorary pallbearer were Matthew Weeks. Don B. Weeks. Jcssik Weeks, William Weeks and (he Vernal 4th Ward High Priests, Interment was in the Rock Point Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with Compassionate services by the Vernal 4th Ward Relief Society. John Urbanik John Urbanik John "Johnny" David Urbanik, 18, died Feb. 2, 1997 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Roosevelt. He was born Jan. 26, 1979 in Price, the first child of John Andrew and Barbara R. Cobb Urbanik. At the time of his death, Johnny was a senior at Rangley High School. He loved football and track. He also participated in the Knowledge Bowl for two years and was on the team that went to the state competition. He loved being with his two youngest sisters and other family members. He was preceded in death by grandparents, George and Ina Cobb, and an aunt, Patricia Cobb. He is survived by his parents; brother, Michael; sisters, Rachael, Calista and Lillian, all of Rangely, Colo.; grandparents, Albert G. and Lillian Urbanik; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a community of friends. He will be greatly missed by them all. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Rangley LDS chapel, 123 High Street. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the chapel and Thursday one hour prior to services. ser-vices. Burial will be in the Price City Cemetery with graveside services being held at approximately 4:30 p.m. under the direction of the Hullinger-Jolley Funeral Home. Barbara Perry Beloved wife and mother Barbara Ellen Stevens Perry, of Maeser, returned re-turned home to her Heavenly Father Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born Sept. 12, 1928 in Vernal, the daughter of William and Rhoda Stevens. She married George W. Perry Jan. 27, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple May 23, 1955. Their marriage mar-riage on this earth lasted exactly 51 years to the day. Barbara was a faithful member of the LDS Church, Maeser 4th Ward. She served as a Relief Society teacher, chapel librarian and ward librarian. Her hobbies included sewing, upholstery work and she loved camping. She was a faithful wife and best friend to her family. Her love and support will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Marvin Stevens and daughter, Georgia Ellen Perry. She is survived by her husband, George W. Perry of Maeser; children, chil-dren, Raymond (Janis) Perry of Roy. Carolyn (Terry) Murphy of Kaysville, Marvin (Melissa) Perry of Lay Ion. Tom (Marsha) Perry of Bullhead City. Ariz... Judy Speer of Vernal and Doyle (Priscilla) Perry of Gunnison, Colo.; 19 grandchildren grandchil-dren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Orval I). Stevens of Naples and I,awrcncc E. Stevens of Rangley. Colo, and a sister, Alice Will of Vernal. Funeral services were held Thursday. Jan. 30 in the Maeser 4th Ward chapel with Bishop Rick L Gardner conducting. The family prayer was offered by Colorado blue spruce to be given away Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during February 1997. The free trees are part of the nonprofit non-profit Foundation's campaign to plant Trees for America during 1997, the 1 25th anniversary of Arbor Day. Colorado blue spruces have stiver blue-green color and compact conical coni-cal shape. They can be used an individual in-dividual ornamentals, an energy-saving energy-saving windbreak, a privacy screen or as living Christmas trees. 4V- Stuart Bond Stuart Bond Stuart Michael Bond, 13, of Vernal, died Feb. 3, 1997 at his home. He was born May 26, 1983 in Vernal, the son of Michael William Bond and Judy Carol Oaks Bond. He was a student at the Vernal Junior High School. Stuart was a member of the LDS Church, Glines 1st Ward and served as a deacon and was involved in scouting. He was talented in art, music, wood and leather crafts, and was very gifted with mechanical abilities. Stuart wasn't happy unless his mind and hands were busy. He also enjoyed fishing. He was well loved and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold D. Oaks and grandmother, JoAnn Holtzman Bond. He is survived by his mother, Judy Bond of Vernal; father, Michael W. Bond of Payson; sisters and brother, Jacque Bond, Marty Bond and Amy Bond, all of Vernal; grandmother, Evelyn Oaks of Vernal; grandfather, Arthur Bond of Rouses Point, N.Y.; great-grandparents, Charles and Erline Columbro of Auburn, Calif. He is also survived sur-vived by his aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Glines 1st Ward chapel. Following services, burial was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under un-der the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. Barbara Perry George Perry with prelude and postlude music by Ellen Paxson. James Stevens offered the invocation invoca-tion with remarks and obituary by Bishop Gardner. Newell Albrecht and James Holfeltz were speakers with a poem read by Carolyn Murphy. Musical selections were "Because I Have Been Given Much" sung by the Maeser 4th Ward Choir with Sandra Bertola as chorister and accompanied ac-companied by Ellen Paxson and "The Test" sung by Larry and Doreen Allred. accompanied by Ellen Paxson. Terry Stagg offered the benediction benedic-tion with the dedication of the grave by Ray Perry. Pallbearers were John Davenport. James Stevens, Jeremy Stevens, Maxinc Perry, Stacy Davenport, Michelle Duersch, Jason Perry and Carl Stevens. Honorary pallbearers were David llilfiker. Ray Perry, Susan Perry. Charles Barker and Tonya Stevens. Interment was in the Rock Point Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with compassionate services by the Maeser 4th Ward Relief Society. The trees w ill be shipped postpaid at the right lime for planting between be-tween Feb, I and May 31 with enclosed en-closed planting instructions. The six to 12 inch trees arc guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of the I nundation and lo receive ihe free trees, send a SI0 contribution to Ten f ree Blue Spruces. National Arbor Day Foundation. 100 Arbor Avenue. Nebraska City, Neb, 6410. by Feb. 28, Lrr? ftOCk Vernal Express Wednesday. February 12, 1997 5 Larry Wall Lany Wayne "Bubba" Wall, 17, of Vernal, died Feb. 5, 1997 in a motor vehicle accident. He was born Dec. 28, 1979 in Vernal, the son of Larry T. Wall and Rose Lee Jackson Wall. Larry attended Ashley Valley High School. He was very mechanically mechan-ically inclined and loved taking bicycles bi-cycles apart and then putting them back together again. He loved to go fishing, hunting and camping. Bubba loved doing things with his family, and doing things for his family. He was always helping his Grandma Jackson. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jaunitta Wanda Proctor Jackson, who died just one week prior to his death. His is survived by his father, Larry T. Wall of Vernal; mother and step-father, Rose Lee and Stan Keebler of Vernal; sisters and brothers, Stacy Fresques of Bountiful, Jaunitta Beth Wall of Vernal, James Patrick King of Rock Springs, Wyo., Julia Ann Keebler and Monica Sue Keebler, both of Vernal; grandparents, Harley (Babe) Jackson of Vernal and Gary and Beth Wall of Jensen, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 10 in the Jensen Ward chapel with Bishop N. Gawain Snow conducting. Nolan Jackson offered the family prayer and invocation with prelude and postlude music by Mary Anne Snow. The remarks and obituary were offered by Bishop Snow with musical musi-cal selections "Unchained Melody" sung by Ron Walker, accompanied by Daun DeJournette, "Springtime in the Rockies" sung by Daun Jaunitta Jackson Jaunitta Wanda Proctor Jackson, 78, of Vernal, died Jan. 29, 1997 at her home. She was born Oct. 1, 1918 in Tulsa, Okla., the daughter of Hersley Barney Proctor and Flcssia Hare Proctor. She married Harley (Babe) Jackson July 20, 1950 in Grand Junction, Colo. Jaunitta was a homemaker and a member of Ashley Ward. She loved fishing, hunting, picnicking, family gatherings, cooking, spending time with her family on the mountain and crocheting afghans for her fam-Hy. fam-Hy. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jimmy Proctor and sons, Jerry Jeffrey, Wayne Jeffrey, Mike Jeffrey and daughter, Ada Ardella Jeffrey. She is survived by her husband, Harley (Babe) Jackson of Vernal; sons and daughters, Rae and husband, hus-band, Paul Oscar Person; Babctta and husband, Bud Tomlinson; John and wife, Kay Jackson; George D. Jackson, all of Vernal; Louclla Jackson of Lindon; Rose Lee and husband, Stan Keebler; Samuel Jackson, Gerald and wife, Linda Jeffrey, all of Vernal and Larry Wayne Jeffrey and David Jeffrey; 52 grandchildren and 36 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 3 at Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with Nolan Jackson conducting. The invocation was offered by Beverly Rowley with the remarks and obituary by Nolan Jackson. Brcnda Westcainp read a poem F llie f amides of Stuart (Bond uisfi of tfianfadtfiosc wfw contributed" in any 1 way to the services of our fovcSonc. U;e do deepfy appreciate off acts of i k find'ness and" compassion. J UIT1 . Th Codfish lays ten thousand The homely hen lays ono. The Codfish never to tell you what she's done... and so we scorn the Codfish while the homely hart we prtee. It only goes to show you that It YST0 ADVERTISE! yt ' I, : ., . v ; " ' -m,;., - ' ? ) Larry Wall DeJournette and Kay Hunting, accompanied ac-companied by Ron Walker and "This Cowboy Rides Away" sung by Ron Walker. "Best Friends," a poem, was read by Collett Wall and Jaunitta Beth Wall with Nolan Jackson as a speaker. The benediction was offered by Bishop Snow with the dedication of the grave by Harlan Ray Wilkins. Pallbearers were Larry T. Wall, Stan Keebler, Terry Shane Wall, Sam Jackson, Jonathan Fernandez, George Jackson, Daniel Bartel and Lucky D. Wall. Honorary pallbearers were Uncle Robert Keebler, Kelly (Jack) Jackson, Uncle David Keebler, Billy Norris, Uncle John Jackson, Harley (Babe) Jackson, Bob Searcy and Uncle Terry Wall. Interment was in the Jensen Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with compassionate services by the Jensen Ward Relief Society. it" Jaunitta Jackson with speaker Nolan Jackson. Musical selections were "Red River Valley" and "Walk Through This World With Me" sung by LaDec Christensen, accompanied by Audrey Wooley. Estcll Kidd offered the benediction benedic-tion with the dedication of the grave by Nolan Jackson. Pallbearers were John Jackson. David Scott, George Jackson, Larry T. Wall, Samuel Jackson and Bud Tomlinson. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Person, Daniel Bands. Larry Wayne Wall, Kelly Jackson. Mike Jackson, Zachary Jackson. Brett Brandt, Levi Glaer, Doug Person, Jimmy Person, Tony Person and Riley Jackson. Interment was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction direc-tion of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. I Call the cackles Express mm mom 'Phono 789-3511 M N. Vofnal Ave. |