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Show 4 Vernal Express Wednesday, October 6, 1999 Obituaries ,4 V'' , if I 1 - ' '! if"" ; ... . ' f : , ,j.. . S. - - a - V ;'AV Ax K J William K. Critton William K. Critton William Keith Critton, 88, passed away Oct 1, 1999 in Vernal. He was born March 26, 1911 in Benton County, Mo., a son of William and Hettie Blanch Staples Critton. He married Woodie Denzel Marriott on Nov. 4, 1931 in Versailles, Mo. Keith worked as a welder. During the early years of his life, he did a little farming. He then went to Illinois and worked in the oil field and learned to weld and continued as a welder over the next 50 years. He also did general rig work and was a pipeliner. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Vernal, and helped finish the new church. He built the cross and welded it into place. He retired at 67 years of age and after that he enjoyed gardening for the past 21 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and seven grandchildren. Keith is survived by his wife, Woodie Critton, Vernal; children, Donald (Carol) Critton, Vernal; Hettie (Robert) Lobaugh, Tecumseh, Okla.; Angelin (Carl) Hawkins, Jones, Okla.; Douglas (Sandra) Critton, Riverton, Wyo.; Phillip (Jody) Critton, Green River, Wyo.; William (Marcia) Critton, Vernal; 21 grandchildren; 42 greatgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct 5, at the First Baptist Church in Vernal. Burial was in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. Ralph Siddoway Funeral services for H. Ralph Siddoway, born Oct. 9, 1905 and died Sept 28, 1999, were held Monday, Oct. 4 in the Vernal 5th Ward chapel with Ron Litton, counselor coun-selor in the bishopric, conducting. Robert Siddoway offered the family fam-ily prayer with prelude and postlude music played by JoEllen Litton. Ryan Siddoway gave the invocation invoca-tion and Paige Womack offered a life sketch. Michelle Beardall read a poem, and Brett Siddoway, David Siddoway and Jolyn Robbins spoke of memories of their grandfather. Jan King, accompanied by Laura Hacking, sang "Abide With Me;" Corene Calder, Lorna Brotherson, Vicki Larsen and Joan Goodrich sang "My Daddy's Hands;" and Jan King, accompanied by Laura Hacking, sang "0 My Father." Speaker was Bill Siddoway with closing remarks offered by Counselor Litton. Fred Washburn gave the benediction benedic-tion and Bill Siddoway dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were grandsons, Kalen Beardall, Brad Robbins, Brett Siddoway, David Siddoway, Robert Siddoway, Ryan Siddoway and Scott Womack. Honorary pallbearers were the Vemal 5th Ward High priests. Interment was in the Vemal Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with compassionate services offered by the Vemal 5th Ward Relief Society. Temperatures Eats High Low Sept 28 55 26 Sept 29 63 24 Sept. 30 72 28 Oct. 1 78 34 Oct. 2 73 27 Oct. 3 74 27 Oct. 4 73 28 Fem A. Kunsman Fern Kunsman Fem Ann Kunsman, 50, passed away Oct. 2, 1999 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. She was born May 28, 1949 in Belle Fourche, S.D., a daughter of Alex C. Kunsman and Leah M. Woodley Kunsman. Fern resided with her family near Reva, S.D., until 1955, then spent the next several years in a home in Redfield, S.D. In 1970 she was moved to the Lander Training School, Lander, Wyo. The past 20 years Fern lived in group homes in Casper. Fem learned many skills at the Lander Training School and gave much back to the group homes. She shared with others a kind of heart and was a willing leader. She held jobs at a wood shop and motel. Fern loved church, her roommates room-mates at Brigham Young House, the young people of the family, McDonalds, birthdays, Christmas and the fine people who cared for her during all those years. She received many special Olympic medals and traveled many places to attend these games and take vacations with her friends at the group homes. She was preceded in death by her father, Alex Kunsman; her stepfather, step-father, Carl Mann; a brother, Ralph; and one nephew. Fem is survived by her mother, Leah Mann, Vernal; sisters, Ginger Borges and Wanda (Rod) Murray, both of Vernal; brothers, Ray (Sue) Kunsman, Baggs, Wyo.; and Joe (Barb) Kunsman, Green River, Wyo.; 10 nieces and nephews; and seven grand nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct 5, at the Vemal Memorial Park, Vemal, with Pastor Mike Barden officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests sug-gests a donation to Nowcap Disabilities Service, 345 North Walsh, Casper, Wyo 82609. Funeral director, Thomson's Vemal Mortuary. Ralph L. Sharp Funeral services fey Ralph Leon Sharp, born Feb. 19, 1916 and died Sept 26, 1999, were held Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the Jensen Ward Chapel with Bishop Auer Warren officiating. Raquelle Domenici played prelude pre-lude and postlude music. Kenneth Sharp gave the invocation invoca-tion with obituary and remarks offered by Bishop Warren. Dennis Sharp, Kenneth Sharp, Gregg Sharp and Randy Sharp, accompanied by Marilyn Sharp, sang "How Great Thou Art;" grandchildren, grand-children, accompanied by Kaye Sharp with chorister Marilyn Sharp, sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives;" and the congregation sang "Abide With Me, Tis Eventide." Scott Sharp gave the eulogy. Speakers Lynn Merrell and Byron Tolman. Randy Sharp offered remarks. Gregg Sharp offered the benediction benedic-tion and Dennis Sharp dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were Karl Lee Sharp, Jeremiah Byron Tolman, Adam Tyrol Sharp, James Randal Sharp, Cory Robert Harrison, Nathan Scott Sharp, Gavin Paul Sharp and Eric George Sharp. Honorary pallbearers were all other grandsons. Interment was in the Jensen Cemetery with full military honors given by the American Legion Post 124 under the direction of Hullinger-Jolley Funeral Home. Jim L. Saunders Jim L. Saunders Jim L. Saunders, 39, of Laguna Niguel, Calif., died on Sept. 24, 1999 at his home of cardiac arrest The only son of the late Harry Gilbert and the late Flora McCoy Saunders, he was born on July 28, 1960 in Casper, Wyo. He was raised in Vemal. He was 1978 graduate grad-uate of Uintah High School and attended Utah State University. At the time of his death he was employed by Reilly Homes. He lived in California since 1986. He married Suze Boudreau in Dana Point Calif., on Aug. 26, 1989. They had one son, Evan Michael. Chapel and burial services were conducted Sept. 29 at Westminster Memorial Park in Westminster, Calif. Jim is survived by his wife, Suze; son, Evan Michael; sisters, Carolyn (Hal) McVey, Park City; Katharin Gay Saunders, Vemal; Sue Ann (Ron) Ross, Vemal; and many family fam-ily members and friends. A memorial service will be held in Kingsbury Community Church in Vernal on Nov. 6, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. Funeral director, Thomson's Vemal Mortuary. Larry W. Pope Larry W. Pope, 62, a long-time resident of Moses Lake, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was bom on Oct 31, 1937 to Wells and Sheila Pope in Vemal where he was raised and educated. He then attended Brigham Young University, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education. educa-tion. While attending BYU he met his wife, Sandra Oman of Moses Lake, and they were married Dec. 28, 1959 in Moses Lake. In 1970 they were sealed in the Alberta Temple. After Larry completed college, col-lege, they made their home together in Moses Lake. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake 4th Ward. Throughout the years he held many church leadership, positions, and coached boys' softball and basketball basket-ball for his church as well. He taught for 30 years and retired from the Moses Lake School District mostly teaching PE and drivers' dri-vers' education. During his career, he coached various sports at all the Moses Lake secondary schools. He also earned an master's degree in physical education from Central Washington University. Besides his teaching career, he was also a successful businessman, owning Columbia Basin Driving School in Moses Lake. He operated this business with his wife, Sandra, and friend and teacher, Dwight Teitzel. He enjoyed teaching young people how to drive. He found pleasure in many outdoor out-door activities such as fishing, hunting, hunt-ing, camping and golf throughout his life. He was a very active person and played on city league and church athletic teams when he was younger. He was a caring neighbor, and gave willingly of his time to help those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wells and Sheila Pope; a sister, Rea Manwaring; and by his daughter, Angela Pope. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Pope, Moses Lake; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Jackie Pope, Ephrata, and Jared and Kim Pope, Moses Lake; a sister, Nina Pease, Vernal; and grandchildren, Rachelle, Nikki, Lexie, Josh, Zac and Jordan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct 5, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center on Division St in Moses Lake. Graveside services followed fol-lowed under the direction of Kayer's Chapel of Memories in Moses Lake. Rondo A. Sullivan Rondo Sullivan Rondo Alexander Sullivan, 82, died Sept. 30, 1999 at his home in Vemal after a long illness. He was bom Jan. 6, 1917 in Delta, to Thomas Alexander and Delora Caroline Wilkins Sullivan. He married mar-ried Beth Fredrickson May 19, 1936 in the St George LDS Temple. Rondo was raised on a farm in Roosevelt and farming was a great joy to him. He dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren, grandchil-dren, and enjoyed having them around him. He was very kind and made everyone feel loved and special. spe-cial. He was a real "follow-through" "follow-through" person. Rondo was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Bishop of Vemal 5th Ward, and in several bishoprics and on the High Council. In his high school days, he enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball. Rondo is survived by his wife, Beth, Vemal; children, Arlene (DeLyle) Billings, Salt Lake City; Carolyn (Joseph) Olschewski, Midvale; Rondo Kay (Penny), Midvale; Arvid (Leta), Leonard (Cecilia), Eric (Janice), Verdell (Jennifer), and RoJean (Ken) Bassett all of Vemal; 39 grandchildren; grandchil-dren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Merlin and Orman, both of Roosevelt; Arden of Salt Lake City, and a sister, Rhea Richins, Roosevelt. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct 5, in the Vemal 1st 5th and 9th Ward chapel with Bishop Arvid E. Sullivan, son, officiating, offi-ciating, f Rondo Kay Sullivan, son, offered the family prayer with prelude and postlude music played by Janice Sullivan, daughter-in-law. Bruce Olschewski, grandson, gave the invocation with remarks and obituary given by Bishop Sullivan. Kary D. Billings, grandson, played piano solos, "O My Father" and "How Great Thou Art;" sons and sons-in-law, accompanied by RoJean Bassett sang "I Believe In Christ." Speaker was Orman Sullivan, brother and Arlene Billings, daughter, daugh-ter, gave a tribute. Eric Sullivan, son, gave the benediction bene-diction and Leonaru Sullivan, son, dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were grandsons, Clinton Sullivan, Morgan Sullivan, Bryan Sullivan, Daryl Olschewski, Kayden Sullivan, Jeremy Sullivan, Devin Bassett and Doyle Olschewski. Interment was in the Vemal Memorial Park under the direction of Hullinger-Jolley with compassionate compas-sionate services offered by the Vemal 9th Ward Relief Society. All Houses All teres Our Quality Service And Caring Attitude Set Us Above The Rest JIM ELMER'S HOME CENTER 2310 Over 700 are served appreciation uiini i i . i Mil a ii ii n. ..I i i jyp hi. i mi in iiiiii ...1 ' - ' ' Jtl Fountains is made from rock which was salvaged from fire. Esquire serves 700 to show appreciation The owners and operators of Esquire RV in Vernal fed and entertained enter-tained some 700 people last Thursday and Friday as part of the re-opening and appreciation celebration. cele-bration. On Nov. 17, 1998, an explosion and fire destroyed Esquire's 2,000 square foot, building and shop complex com-plex built in 1981. Partners in the business, Danny Moore and Gene Anfinson believe that it was miraculous that not one was hurt and records were intact. For eight months following the fire, the business was operated from home, a small RV trailer and storage stor-age shop while a new building was constructed. When the business opened in 1973, Gene and Lynell Anfinson operated it from their home, garage and a small RV trailer. trail-er. Danny and Peggy Moore joined the business in 1980. The new building is 6.000 square There's No Excuse For Domestic Violence. For information on how you can help stop domestic domes-tic violence call: 1-800-END ABUSE Sewing You As j -j We Would Be Served Q CS O HullingeroUey (L Funeral Home l g) i 1 j , , , John Huiiinger, Wayne Spafford, Compute Funeral Arrangements Manager and Burke Ekiredge (435) 789-9228 - (800 662-9228 224 E. 500 S. - Vernal Are toted Equal BULLFEATHERS! Are Created W.Hwy 40 -Vernal '781 dinner. feet of showroom, store and offices and 5,700 square feet of service area and repair shop. In response to the business owners' own-ers' "trial by fire" the Vemal com-, munity has donated heavy equipment, equip-ment, storage vans, copy machine, labor, food and flooring. In appreciation. Esquire RV provided pro-vided dinner. "It is our way of saying say-ing thanks," said Anfinson. The new facility is built around the theme of Camp-A-lot and is complete with a castle, waterfall, village fair, Squire's Den, Tournament Arena, Knight's Inn and Sherwood Forest. 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