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Show .Vernal Express, 3 Jeremy Vorthen Jeremy Louis Worthen, 27, of Salt Lake City, died Sunday night Nov. 28, 2004 of cardiac arrest Jeremy was born Dec. 7, 1976 in Albuquerque, N.M., to Leroy Worthen and Norma Kiizka. He lived for two years in Grants, N.M., and three yean in Kenedy, Texas before arriving in Vernal where he lived for nineteen years. He graduated from Uintah High School with the class of 1995 and attended the College of Eastern Utah in Price. While in high school he enjoyed playing in the band and swimming on the swim team. Jeremy married TuTany Brockelbank (Eaton) of Vernal and they had one son. They later divorced and Jeremy moved to Salt Lake City. Jeremy was always interested inter-ested in computers. How they worked, how to program them, and most of all, playing games on them. He would look far and wide to find the challenge of a new game. He also loved music of all kinds. He would spend hours just sitting and letting the music flow over him and then he would try to explain how he was lost in the music. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Lori Caha of Lincoln, Neb., Brandi Worthen, Cody Worthen and Tyemen Trina Johnson Former resident, Trina Lynn Lorimor Johnson, 41 of St. Anthony, Idaho died Wed. Nov. 24, 2004 in an auto accident in Sugar City, Idaho. She was born July 5, 1963 in Grand Junction, Colo., to Mary Letha Sawyer and Daniel Porter Lorimor, Jr. She grew up in Vernal where she attended school including Uintah High School. Trina married Brett Lee Johnson on June 21, 1986 in Vernal where they lived for two years and then moved to Rexburg, Idaho. In 1997, they moved to St. Anthony, Idaho. She worked quite a few years in the food service industry. She enjoyed camping, hunting, hunt-ing, fishing and trapping and loved to garden and spend time with her family. Her children's friends like to call her "Mom." Trina is survived by her husband, Brett, of St. Anthony and two children, Miranda Lee and Mark Syrs Johnson, both of St. Anthony; siblings, Aaron (Candace) of Sweet Home, Ore., Tom (Del) Lorimor of Middleburg, Fla., Theron Lorimor and Denise (Carl) Miller of Grand Junction, Colo., and Linda Svaldi of Alamosa, Colo., step-mother, Eula Lorimor of Roosevelt and her grandmother, Lurene Slaugh of Vernal, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Randy and Rhett Lorimor. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at the WUford LDS 2nd Ward Chapel in St. Anthony. Bishop Dale Swensen officiated. The family Sparky Hudson Gardner L. "Sparky" Hudson, age 87, of Bluebell, passed away Nov. 29, 2004 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal. He was born May 8, 1917 in Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colo, to Paul Frank and Beulah Rebecca Crawford Hudson. He married Mary Youman Feb. 14, 1936 and later divorced. He married Sylvia Lavora Bates Bristol Jan. 19, 1975. Sparky was raised on a ranch in Garfield Creek in New Castle. He loved to share stories sto-ries of his experiences there. He was an expert welder. He worked in Alaska for six years drilling nuclear test holes. He then worked for Parker Drilling, welding on the rigs. He followed them to Wyoming, Texas, Louisiana, North and South Dakota and Utah. His favorite hobby was musk and he passed this love of music down to his children. He played the banjo, fiddle, guitar, keyboard, and mandolin. He received many recognitions for his banjo and fiddle playing. He played for several years all over the basin with the Old Time Fiddlers band. He also spent several years entertaining the seniors in both the Roosevelt and Vernal Care Centers. He alto loved to read. Grandpa was fun to be abound and was a good, kind Jeremy Worthen Worthen, all of Vernal. He is also survived by his son, Joseph Lee Worthen of Salt Lake City and his parents Leroy Worthen of Vernal and Norma Smart of Kenedy, Texas. He was loved by all. He would do anything to help everyone he knew. He has left an empty place in our lives and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Friends and family may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 and one hour prior to services at the Mortuary. Burial will be located at the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. .4-. -.- Trina Johnson prayer given by brother-in-law, Dan Johnson. Organist was Heidi Codling and chorister was Linda Shaw. Congregational hymn was "I Need Thee Every Hour," and invocation was given by nephew, Adam Clark. Life sketch was given by aunt, Jackie Robbins and uncle, Glen Slaugh. Speakers were daughter, Miranda Johnson and friend, Jaymi Farley. Piano solo, "Consider the Lilies," was given by Sylvia Walker. Melanie Clark, sister-in-law spoke, followed by closing remarks from Bishop Dale Swensen. Congregation sang "O My Father," and benediction was given by brother-in law, Steve Johnson. Interment was at the Rexburg Cemetery and dedicatory prayer was given by father-in-law, Olif Lee Johnson. Pallbearers were: Matthew Clark, nephew; Adam Clark, nephew; Dan Johnson Jr., nephew; neph-ew; Aaron Lorimor, brother; Arnold Johnson, brother-in-law and Kenn Johnson, friend. Floral and food was by the Wilford 2nd Ward Relief Society. Sparky Hudson man. He would do anything for anyone, especially his family. He will be greatly missed. Sparky is survived by his wife, Sylvia, of Bluebell; children, chil-dren, Delton Hudson, Grand Junction, Colo.; Betty Landon, North Pole, Ala.; Rebecca Hudson, Priscilla Chaney, both of Craig, Colo.; Kathleen LaFrance, Grand Junction, Colo.; Stepchildren, Dixie (Jim) Allen, Vernal; LaVor (Cindy) Bristol, Bluebell; 6 grandchildren, grandchil-dren, 5 great-grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Francis Cemetery, Francis, Utah. Friends and family may call at the Hullinger Mortuary Thursday evening, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mary Price Mary Merkley Price, age 77, was taken from us suddenly as a result of an automobile accident, acci-dent, Nov. 27, 2004. She was born Apr. 9, 1927 in Whiterocks, Utah to Samuel Murray and Lauretta Henry Merkley. She married Boyd C. Price July 3, 1943 in Coalville, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on July 2, 1954. Mom enjoyed quilting, crocheting cro-cheting and working outside. She always had a big garden. She loved her animals and had a special way with them. She liked listening to music and singing. She loved to fish, especially on the boat. She also enjoyed her Sunday afternoon rides. She is survived by her children chil-dren Linda (Jesse) Pearson, West Valley City; Janet (Randy) Stanger, St. George; Jeri (Wolfgang) Schwurack, West Jordan; Daun (Russ) Monger, West Jordan; Darla (Ren) Campbell, Sandy; Darin (Kathy) Price, Columbia Falls, Mont.; Lana (Don) Hall, Vernal; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in Henry Smith Henry (Hank) Joseph Smith, beloved brother, dad, grandpa grand-pa and friend, passed away on Nov. 23, 2004 from natural causes. He was born in Albin, Wyo. on July 14, 1918, the second sec-ond of three children to Stephen and Josephine Smith. He was raised in Wyoming, and served for a short period in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Sylvia Maurin in 1942. They later divorced. Hank and Sylvia had five children: Stephen (Lisa) Smith of Sandy; John (Lynell) Smith of Payson; Robert (Kelly) Smith of Vernal; Jolene Smith of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Henry Joseph (Doris) Smith of Marion, Utah. He married LaVelle Sparks Nelson in 1977 and became stepfather to six more children; chil-dren; Jerry Nelson of Ore.; Patricia Gass of Salt Lake City; Marilyn Chastain of Salt Lake City; Judy Anderson of Nev.; Barbara Davis of Canada; and Linda Dean of Salt Lake City. LaVelle passed away in 1997. During the last few years, he had a special relationship with his companion, Donelda Cochran of Vernal. Hank earned a living as a mechanic, working for Hurst Ready Mix, Savage Brothers and HatchCo. He enjoyed build- Maeola Skinner Maeola Irene Skinner, age 78, passed away on Nov. 29, 2004 in Vernal. She was born Dec. 6, 1925 in Stuart, Okla. to Frank L. and Estella Mitchell Caldwell. She worked at Best Western Motel for ten years where she retired this year. Maeola was a faithful member of Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed collecting col-lecting rocks and sight seeing. She would travel to various beautiful sites that surrounded her here in the Uintah Basin. Maeola is survived by her children, Robert R. (Rita) Poole, Mary Jane (Don) Reynolds, and Mary Ellen Williams. Her sister Lucille Cowgur, 13 grandchildren, grandchil-dren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at 11:00 Mable Richens Mable B. Richens, age 94, of Afton, Iowa, passed away Nov. 12, 2004 at the Afton Care Center in Afton, Iowa. Mable was born Oct. 13, 1910 to Monta Mahala (Eggleston) and Joseph Crosby McDonald in Farmington, N.M. Mable grew up working and helping out on the family farm. In 1956 Mable married John Richens in Vernal. After marrying they lived in Naples, where John had lived all his life. Mable was a dedicated homemaker and farm-wife. John died in 1973. Soon after, Mable moved to Koshkonong, Mo. Mable then lived for a short time in Steelville, Mo. before moving to Afton, Iowa in July 2003. Mable is survived by three Mary Price death by her husband, and son Dennis, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maeser LDS Stake Center. Friends and family may call at the Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary on Thursday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday morning prior to services from 9:45-10:45 at the Stake Center. Burial will be located in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Henry Smith ing and rebuilding campers. Hank loved the outdoors and spent much time traveling, camping, hunting and fishing. His parents; brother, John Smith; wife, LaVelle; daughter-in-law, Carol Middleton Smith; and one grandson preceded him in death. He leaves behind his sister; Frances (Ode) Holgerson of Albin, Wyo.; children, 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 20 step-grandchildren, and 37 step-great-grandchildren. A memorial was held on Nov. 28, 2004 at the Grace Baptist Church in Vernal. Funeral services ser-vices were held on Nov. 29, 2004 at the Lindquist Mortuary in Bountiful, Utah. Burial was at Centerville Cemetery. Maeola Skinner a.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. A viewing will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the Mortuary on Saturday. Burial will be located in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction direc-tion of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. sisters: Margaret Spick of Martensdale, Iowa, Thelma Speer of West Plains, Mo, and Georgia Silverthorne (Daniel Dean) of Afton, Iowa; and one brother Louis (Harriet) McDonald of Winterset, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. neph-ews. Mable was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John, and one sister, Mary Harpole. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of the Spafford Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by Pastor Stan Arias. The pallbearers will be Deloy (Al) Gardner, Kenneth Lind, Dennis Lind, Wayne Pack, Robert Pack, and Dan Richens, with William (Bill) Richens as an honorary pallbearer. I J -'-' w Michael Showalter Michael Robert Showalter, age 40, passed away Nov. 28, 2004 in Grand Junction, Colo. He was born June 28, 1964 in Vernal, Utah to Robert Dennis Showalter and Gwennita Curry Showalter, He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While growing grow-ing up, Michael attended school in Craig, Colo, and graduated from Duchesne High School. He lived in Steamboat Springs, Colo, with the Horizon program. pro-gram. He enjoyed snow skiing, ski-ing, roller-skating, movies and video games. After a medical operation, Michael spent the last five years of his life in Grand Junction, Colo, at the Mesa Manor Care Center. Mike was well-known for his sense of compassion, friendliness, and his courage. He never complained com-plained about his illness nor his long enduring pain. Mike both enjoyed and appreciated being alive, making many personal per-sonal friends with his "care-givers," in Mesa Manor, who also mourn his loss. His life brought joy to many others and he will be greatly missed. Mike had a life-long, wheelchair-bound, friend, Danny McDiffitt. In their unique sense of humor, they were always saying that they would have wheelchair races in their old age. Danny preceded Mike in death. Those of us who believe such things, FYI FROM UINTAH HIGH UHS art mural -democracy At work By AJPua UHS Principal Two weeks ago the opinion page of the Vernal Express carried car-ried a message under the title of "Violence". The Violence referred to is a large mural painted by students on the hallway hall-way wall outside the art room. The comments and concerns voiced in the article were very appropriate in a democratic society. The dialogue is healthy and must occur in a healthy society. I appreciate the position and courage of the writers. However, an error stated as fact, was included in the article. The writers stated that their complaints fell on deaf ears. The reason I write this article to correct that error with what actually happened when concern con-cern about the appropriateness of the mural was stated to persons per-sons in the school district. Approximately one year ago and prior to the completion of the mural two or three complaints com-plaints from community members mem-bers were made to one or more school board members. The complaints were referred to the superintendent who assigned me to investigate the mural and determine if the complaints were accurate and if so, were they sufficient to make a corrective cor-rective action. I first made sure I understood under-stood the details of the complaints. com-plaints. Based on the extremeness extreme-ness of the descriptions, I lost no time visiting the mural not once but twice. I also visited the art teacher and the principal. prin-cipal. The mural theme was drawn around music, its sources, sourc-es, its method of delivery, and its various embodiments both realistic and symbolic. The first task was to see if the actual mural fit the descriptions descrip-tions given to the board members mem-bers that eventually got to me. There was little similarity. The second task was to look at the mural through an artistic eye (I'm not an expert, but I'm also not a novice). I was impressed with the continuity throughout the mural. Some of the symbolism symbol-ism was quite impressive for general high school level work. The third task was to look at the mural through a collective community eye. The mural would pass the general community com-munity test but would need to have one section explained. I even had some discomfort with this section; the toy bunny with a stake through it. The fourth task was to look through the eyes of various groups within the community. Some would not challenge the toy bunny. Others would be quite incensed. I visited with the principal who voiced support for the mural. I have also been informed that the SchoolCommunity Council Michael Showalter know that Danny and Mike are both walking, talking, and bringing joy to those around them- and they are both happy. He is survived by his parents, par-ents, Robert "Bud" (Monta Rae) Showalter and Gwennita Curry Showalter, his siblings, Wendy (Tom) McKee, and Kathy (Clay) Dietrich, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial will be at the Roosevelt City Cemetery under the direction direc-tion of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family request donations dona-tions be made to the Mytonic Dystrophy Foundation in the name of Michael Showalter. (4578 S. Highland Dr. Suite 300, S.L.C., UT, 84117) sanctioned the work. I've also found that the mural is one of the least abused areas of the building. The general student body appears to have a personal per-sonal connection with the work and possibly even a pride that it was done by one or more of their own. My conclusion was that the work was appropriate for a high school environment even in a moderately conservative yet diverse community. The bunny was possibly over the top but I needed to find out if there was a specific connection to the overall mural and, if so, would that connection justify its inclusion. I presented a written report along with verbal explanations to the superintendent and other district directors. The report was presented to the board for their collective judgment. Neither the board nor the superintendent has requested alteration or removal of the mural. I've returned to the mural a number of times in the past year. I've attempted to test my previous judgment. My uneasiness with the bunny has brought me more information. The bunny is called the "Nail Bunny". It represents a music group. And yes, I'm uneasy with the music it represents. However, it has a connection to the mural theme. It depicts a part of society that is within with-in the general tolerance of a democratic dialogue at a high school level. And it has been relegated a very small portion of a fairly large piece of artwork. art-work. The small area in itself is not the issue. The issue is the lesser value the student placed on the current extent of violence vio-lence embedded within music. I would have thought there would have been much more reference to violent music in the work of high school aged students. No! The community members' mem-bers' concerns did not fall on deaf ears. The concerns initiated initi-ated the process of the board very seriously listening to input from members in our community. Much objective effort was invested. The resulting result-ing dialogue has been healthy and a must in a democratic society. This dialogue may, if needed, continue with even better bet-ter understanding by everyone. It may even result in changes and improved directions. You may have additional, helpful suggestions. Please share them with me. All of us together are smarter, stronger, and more capable when looking for a best solution. Send your suggestions to: Dr. AJ Pease, Principal, Uintah High School, 1880 West 500 North, Vernal, UT, 84078, or e-mail e-mail aj.peaseUintah.net. |
