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Show 4 Vernal Express Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Obituaries John D. Stagg John D. "Jack" Stagg, 78, passed away Oct. 14, 1998. He was born in Vernal, to John and Mabel Preece Stagg on Feb. 25, 1920. He was raised in Vernal and graduated from Uintah High School. He worked at Calders Creamery and Coca Cola Distributing until serving in WWII. He married Edith Oviatt 56 years ago on Oct. 9, 1942 in Los Angeles, Calif. Their marriage was later solemnized sol-emnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Oct. 5,1943. After his discharge from the service ser-vice he owned and operated a plumbing company in Vernal for two years. He and Edith then moved to Salt Lake City where he worked at the Post Office and Uintah Freight, so they could be near advanced medical facilities. They returned to Vernal in 1952 and started a wholesale food distributing company that he named Basin Wholesale. He owned and operated the company for the next 44 years until his near fatal heart attackstroke on March 26, 1996. From that time until now he suffered suf-fered from dementia, but always remembered re-membered people's names. He was a member of the LDS Church and had the opportunity to serve in many positions. He served for many years as Sunday School president, bishop's counselor, bishop, and high councilman. He served the community as city councilman for 12 years where he worked on many committees and projects, including: Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Management Board, Police Department, Board of Directors Utah League of Cities and Towns. While on the City Council, he helped with the completion of the valley wide water and sewer system. sys-tem. He was on the Western Park Board of Directors during it's construction con-struction and was instrumental in it's completion. He was awarded a Governor's Award in 1991 for his service to Uintah County. He is survived by his wife, Edith Oviatt Stagg, Vernal; sons, Terry Stagg, West Valley City; S. Neil Stagg, Tooele; Derrell Stagg, Vernal; and Bert Stagg, Vernal; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Turn clocks back Oct. 25 Sunday morning, Oct. 25 is the annual time to change back to Mountain Standard Time after being be-ing on Daylight Saving Time during dur-ing the summer. This is done by turning the clock back one hour. With the shorter daylight hours, the time change will give an hour more sunshine in the morning and an hour less in the evening. The official set back time is 2 In Appreciation The family of John Derrell "Jack" Stagg would like to thank the people of Vernal City, as well as the Uintah Basin, for their years of love and friendship to their father, John Stagg. His service ser-vice to others was his dream, his family was his life. Thank you for helping to make his dream come true, as you let him serve you in many capacities in the community and in the church. You made him happy and his life full. God bless each of you until Jr Thank You The family of Rita J. Clark Schoenberger would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness, prayers, food, cards, flowers and visits. There are no words that can express our appreciation to the people that have been so wonderful to our Mom. There are a few we would like to publicly recognize: Dr. Madsen - your compassion and skills gave us another three years, nine months and three weeks with our Mom. Thank you so much. The staff at AVMC, ER, ICU and the "floor nurses" (You each know who are you). The loving care and friendship you gave our Mom. Thank you. Thank you Glade Southam - she loved you so. Jana & Kreg Augustus - you have helped so often with our family. fami-ly. You are both special people. We are indebted to you for your love, kindness and compassion. Pastor Popham - Thank you for the many prayers and visits to our Mom. A special thanks for your guidance to our family during this time, also the conducting of her service. The Ladies Aid for Kingsbury Church - thank you for the dinner you provided. Thank you to the Maeser Relief Society for the dinner that they provided for our family. A special thank you to Rhoda DeVed for the babysitting during the service. You have always meant so much to our family. Last but not least thank you to Frank and Sharol Thomson. The kindness you both extended our family will be cherished forever. If we have forgotten to mention men-tion someone, it's because there are so many wonderful people to thank. We have appreciated each and every one of you. With sincere thanks and love, Tbnah, Keni, Bert, Lance, John Stagg brothers, Gordon Stagg, Ogden; and Marland Stagg, Vernal; and sister, Bonnie Stagg Osterstock, Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sally Stagg Simmons; and a brother, Deone Stagg. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17 in the Vernal 1st, 5th and 9th Ward Chapel with Bishop Marland Stagg officiating. S. Neil Stagg offered the family prayer with prelude and postlude music played by JoEllen Litton. Russell Stagg gave the invocation with obituary and remarks offered by Bishop Stagg. Speakers were Ralph Siddoway and Jack Seitz. Jan King, accompanied by Laura Hacking, sang "How Great Thou Art;" Kathy Deets and Geri Benedicto sang "Abide With Me;" and Jan King sang "Going Home." Aaron Stagg gave the benediction and Terry Stagg dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were grandsons, Russell Stagg, Aaron Stagg, Joseph Stagg, Justin Stagg, Spencer Stagg and Clinton Stagg. Honorary pallbearers were Vernal 5th Ward High Priests. Interment was in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of Hullinger-Jolley Funeral Home. a.m. Oct. 25. According to the Utah Safety council, the change from Daylight Saving Time is a good time to get into the habit of putting fresh batteries bat-teries in those smoke detectors, so you will always know how old they are. Old batteries can be used in radios ra-dios and for other purposes that are not as critical as smoke detectors, advises the council. you can meet again. Kori, Reba, and our families Lewis Curry Lewis Curry Lewis H. Curry, 76, of Axtell, and formerly of Vernal, passed away Oct. 9 in Provo at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Lewis was born May 27, 1922 in Edmond, Okla., to Paul Curry and Lula Shaw Curry. He married Carol Murray in Stroud, Okla., on May 28, 1950. He was in the Army during World War II and served in both North Africa and Italy. He also served during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a Professional Civil Engineer for the Forest Service and continued doing engineering consulting con-sulting after his retirement. Lewis belonged to senior citizens and the American Legion. Lewis served as the volunteer chaplain at the Central Utah Correctional Facility for eight years. He was there whenever anyone any-one needed him and purchased Bibles with his own funds for the inmates that requested them. Even when in poor health, he provided services. He received many awards from the State of Utah for this commitment. com-mitment. He also provided Pastoral services to the Baptist churches in the area upon request. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of Axtell; children, Carol (Gordon) Hirschi; William (Julie) Curry; Susie (Russell) Tenderholt, all of Vernal; and Joylynn Walters of West Jordan. Also survived by grandchildren: Ann Murray, Nathan Hirschi, Brandy Womack, Billie Henderson, Adam Tenderholt, Valerie Tenderholt and Stephanie Walters. Three great-grandchildren, Ashleah Longtin, Brandin Longtin and Jeffrey Womack. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Lawrence, Roy and Raymond. Reverend Jim Knowler conducted services at the Centerfield Baptist Church on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The invocation was given by Reverend Perry Causey. Reverend Rhett Durfee gave the tribute and Reverend J.D. Stevens conducted the prayer. Music was provided by Wanda Johnson. Interment was at the Utah Veteran's Memorial Park in Riverton. Military honors were provided pro-vided by the American Legion. The prayer was by Andy Hornbaker, director di-rector of missions, Rainbow Canyon Baptist Association, and the benediction was given by Jim Harding, executive director of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pallbearers were Reverend Perry Causey, Reverend J.D. Stevens, Reverend Jim Knowler, Reverend Rhett Durfee, Reverend Don Carter and PV2 Nathan Hirschi. Services were under the direction of Shaun Jensen, Warren R. Jensen Funeral Home, Salina. There are two ways to cjet your point across... TIic other is advertising. In wm VERNAL Express 789-3511 ) VERNAL Harold Page Jr. Harold Edward Page Jr. (Bob), 70 died Oct. 13, 1998 of an apparent heart attack at his home in Vernal. He was born July 28, 1928 in Omaha, Douglas County, Neb., a son of Harold Edward and Pearl Lieberman Page Sr. He married Ardith Gale Rogers in Yuma, Ariz. They were later divorced. di-vorced. He married Grace Crow Eskelson in Duchesne. She died May 3, 1988. Bob was a security guard, bartender and a City employee for Craig, Colo., until his retirement. He moved to Vernal with his wife, Grace, to help her take care of her handicapped brother, Freddie. After Grace died, he took care of his brother-in-law until his health made it impossible to continue. Bob was a cheerful, happy man. He loved people and loved to be around them. He made it a pleasure to know him and love him. He enjoyed en-joyed a beautiful yard, shopping until he dropped, and visiting his many friends. He really loved people peo-ple and enjoyed all of his grandchildren grand-children as if they were his own. He was color blind and we often wondered why he always bought pink for the boys and blue for the girls. Bob was just a wonderful man. He was a veteran of WWII and received the WWII Victory Medal and Honorable Service Award. He served as a Coast Guard Cutter on the ship Klamath, stationed in California and Alaska. He would go to Alaska for 30 days and back to the states. The mission was to shoot up mines and was also weather weath-er patrol. He was pretty proud of this considering he couldn't swim, and when they got ready to give him swimming lessons, he had the mumps. Bob is survived by his children from his first marriage, Robert "Bob" Page, Rowlett, Texas; Steven Page, Las Vegas, Nev.; Kathleen Down, Idaho; and Michael Allen Page, Kingman, Ariz.; one brother, LeRoy (Darlene) Page, California; cousin, Elaine Springberg, Elkhorn, Neb.; stepchildren, whom he thought of as his own, Debra (Dennis) Horrocks, Naples; John (Calynn Cook) Eskelson, Robert "Bob" (Susie) Eskelson, both of Vernal; 8 step-grandchildren, Denise Horrocks, Peggy Horrocks, Barbara (Darin) Merrill, Sarah Horrocks, Brandon Eskelson, and Rodney Eskelson and Michael Eskelson who are both serving missions for the LDS Church; nine step-greatgrandchildren, Dennis, Meagan, Say 'cheese' for benefit card Rural Healthcare representatives from the VA hospital will be at the Jensen Post 124, Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. They will be taking photographs for universal VA benefits cards and green coded cards for the Roosevelt hospital. the pin-. i m , ym, mmw-immmm i : ; I , - , h r f, . 1 1 - Y- t; '. , V ' ' f r Harold Page Jr. Harold Page Jr. Kenny, Kendra Grace Horrocks, Russell, Tyler, Cole, Sadie Kendall and Nicole Lynn Merrill, and one arriving in June. Brothers and sisters sis-ters from his marriage to Grace, Charles "Chuck" (Vadius) Crow, Vernal; Evelyn Loranger, Montwell; Clea Anderton, Roosevelt; Cleo Kerr and Fred Crow, both of Vernal; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace; brothers and sisters, Ray Crow; Lloyd and Lois Crow; Lester Kerr; Catherine Brown; and Louis Loranger. So long old friend until we meet again. Remember you might be gone but oh you are in such a better place, and you are with Mom. Joint graveside services for Harold and Grace Page will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Vernal Memorial Park with full military honors by the American Legion. Services are under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. 1 m V J y j I . IL f I 1 J Veterans' Corner Roy James, Cmdr. American Legion 789-8153 Phil Ficarra, State Cmdr. DAV 789-7299 Duane Hall, Cmdr. VFW 5560 789-4643 Days to remember The American Legion will host a District 9 Conference at the Jensen Post 124 at 11 a.m., Oct. 24. For more information, contact Roy James at 789-8153. United Nations Day is also observed ob-served on Oct. 24. It's a wonderful time to plant trees, shrubs and spring-Cowering SuC6s! SPLIT MOUNTAIN GARDEN CENTER Fall Special ALL BULBS Split Mountain Coupon 5 Tulip Bulbs FREE -($3.29 Value) With any other purchase Must present coupon Expires Oct. 31, 1998 9122 E. Hwy 40 itijensen 789-5512 Open Utah milk production drops Utah milk production during the third quarter of 1998 totaled 384 million pounds, down 2.5 percent from the same quarter of 1997, according ac-cording to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. The number of milk cows during the July-September July-September quarter averaged 90,000 head, 1,000 head less than the third, quarter of 1997. Milk per cow was 4,267 pounds, down 63 pounds from the previous year. Nationally, the quarterly production produc-tion of milk for the U.S. was 38.7 billion pounds, 0.3 percent below the July-September period last year. The average number of milk cows in the U.S. during the July-September July-September quarter was 9.20 million head, 48,000 head less than the same period last year. Farmers prepare for end of harvest Farmers are preparing for the end of harvest season, according to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. Most counties have reported report-ed livestock in very good condition as they are moved from summer ranges. Winter wheat was 78 percent emerged, the same as last year and slightly above the five-year average. aver-age. Corn was 82 percent mature, 18 percentage points ahead of 1997, and 20 percent harvested for grain. Corn for silage was 95 percent per-cent harvested, 7 percentage points ahead of last year, and 3 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. aver-age. Onions were 82 percent harvested, harvest-ed, 10 percentage points behind last year and 8 percentage points behind the five-year average. Potatoes were 90 percent harvested, 3 percentage per-centage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Apples were 63 percent picked, the same as 1997 and 5 percentage points behind be-hind the five-year average. Alfalfa's fourth cutting was 90 percent complete, 22 percentage points ahead of last year, and 10 percentage points ahead of the five-year five-year average. Alfalfa seed was ahead of the five-year average at 98 percent harvested. Cattle were 83 percent moved from summer range, 6 percent age points ahead of last year and the same as the five-year average; and sheep were 86 percent moved, the same as 1997 and the five-year average. Subsoil moisture was 18 percent short and 82 percent adequate. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 17 percent short, and 82 percent adequate. Range and pasture pas-ture conditions were 3 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 4 percent excellent. There were 6 days suitable suit-able for field work last week. Temperatures Date High Low Oct. 13 75 32 Oct. 14 74 33 Oct. 15 68 34 Oct. 16 54 35 Oct. 17 54 36 Oct. 18 67 26 Oct. 19 60 25 .26 Courtesy of Sky West Airlines 30 OFF1 Mon. - SaL 9-6 M |