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Show Winter 2002 The West View Recognizing an Accomplishment eventually the mother of eight, the demand for stories began early in her life. Over the years she has printed special stories for the family, but Something to Give is her first published work. Naomi spent much of her childhood and youth “The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there?” in Colonia Juarez, Mexico, and in the little mountain town of Colonia Chuichupa. She graduated from the Juarez Stake Academy and was among the first group of LDS missionaries called to serve in Mexico when that country was reopened for missionary work after being closed to proselytizing by the government for some twenty years. Long time resident of Poplar Grove, Naomi Stevens Smith, succeeds in her life-long wish of writing and publishing her first novel. Smith, who has lived on Pacific Avenue for many years, received her first completed publication in December, 2001- just in time for a Christmas present to family and friends. Naomi Stevens Smith was born Oct. 22, 1914. Her parents had left the Mormon colonies in Chihuahua, Mexico during the time of Pancho Villa, so she was born in El Paso, Texas, as a citizen of the United States. As the eldest of eleven children, and She later attended Brigham Young University, where she met and married Don Hyrum Smith in 1940. They enjoyed twenty-five happy — years together with their children before an accidental death took him in 1965. Naomi taught school in Salt Lake City's Granite School District for fifteen years, and then filled a Spanishspeaking mission for the LDS Church to Mexico and Arcadia, California. At present she resides in Salt Lake City and enjoys teaching an English class to Spanish-speaking friends, gardening, community, and church service. She also enjoys being with her large and loving family, which includes 45 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren, with more arriving all --From the teachings of Buddha Poplar Grove Produces Talent Terina Butcher, a former Franklin student, had a part in Ballet West's "Nutcracker" this past 2001 Christmas season. She played the part of a little Buffoon, coming out from underneath Mother Buffoon's dress. Terina is the daughter of Christine and Sean Butcher and her proud grandparents are Art and Yolanda Sanchez of Poplar Grove. Congratulations on a fine performance, Terina! + In Memory of Bishop Henning Svend Jensen, Sr. the time. + Farewell to Ruth Brown Kudrick After living in the same house in which she was born, lifelong westside resident and the last member of the Brown Floral family (living in the area) died on Dec. 23, 2001 in an accident at her home. Ruth was born on Feb. 26, 1928 into the Brown Floral family that operated one of the largest lawn/garden centers in the valley from the 1940's through the '80's. She was an energetic woman, who after graduating from West High, attended the University of Utah, then graduated from Stevens Heneger Business School and later became a licensed cosmetologist. In 1947, Ruth was a contestant for Queen at The Days of '47 Rodeo. A lifelong member of the American Kennel Club and licensed dog handler, Ruthie adored animals and ran a little thoroughbred mare regularly up to Evanston, Wyoming in the 1980-90's. In her later years she even maintained a lively gang of peacocks near the Neighborhood House to the surprise and delight of young and old alike. Dear Ruth is survived by a sole daughter, Claudia Conger, who lives in Portland, Oregon. Claudia is involved professionally with the Mt. Hood Ski Areas and an accomplished horsewoman in her own right. One grandson, Cameron, after graduating from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pennsylvania, now is in the employment of the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York. Folks from all walks of life here in West Salt Lake will remember Ruth's pleasant ways and can-do spirit. Fare thee well, friend. + - Issue #4 page 10 Born Denmark, Sept. died 22, Jan. 1942 26, in Odense, 2002 near Ramsey, MT. in a car accident. Henning immigrated to the USA with his family in 1955. He returned to Denmark to serve an LDS mission. In 1965 he married Vivian D. Bebe. Henning served as bishop in the 32nd ward in Salt Lake City. He loved all the members in his ward. He was currently serving in the High Council for the Pioneer Stake. Henning loved to travel and the great outdoors. His life long passion for soccer culminated in his being inducted into the Soccer Hall of Fame in 2000. Henning is survived by his wife Vivian; daughters Vickie Herrera (DeAngelo), JulicAnn Jensen; son Henning S. Jensen Jr. (Valerie); granddaughters Joffree and Spencer Herrera; brother Tommy Jensen and brother in law Richard Angelo. Preceded in death by his parents Svend and Lydia Jensen and sister Inge Angelo. Henning will be missed by so many people. A memorial service was held at the 32nd ward, 1145 W. 500 So. Salt Lake City, Utah, on Feb. 1, 2002. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to CNS/Hospice, 6949 High #205, Midvale, UT 84047. Your family misses you you a lot! + Tech and Dr. loves |