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Show 4 Vernal Express Wednesday February 13. 2002 Obituaries Thressa Holmes Fink Hearn 'fhros.i Hi'ltitcs lint I leant, age 7H i.! Vru.,1. died I cb 7. 22 at I he Slew. in - (are A. Rehabilitation Ccutci in Kscvc-ll. attei J li: ill neN Mw w.i Km (M IS. 192 V in Veni.il i Joseph vK ilium and Iva I niiiij Si.iu.h Hulmcs She married Kai! I I' He died in September Hifew: taised and educated in ,T-...: a- .i !'ved here all hei lite S'.e had A.'k.! as a (.11 i. but most-!v most-!v a a !,.er;iakei. and enjoyed he? '.: '. . Vv j a member ol ( '..-. h : Christ of I alter day Sai! !- 'ie !.-ed doing handiwork Sh Kid niie hijr gaidcns an.) I. el her f.e She loved her tamiK eivviallv lief grandchildren, and be deep!) missed bv all ol he i I .inn ! and Itiendx Ihie-vi is sumsed b her three chiMieii ( i.nl I eknv I ink ol Salt I ale ( n. Hills I ee I ink ol Venial, and kallusn I loise Me(kf ol I K iisei ( lii HI glands hihlien and I iie.it L'landi hildien She i also sinused In Ismi biotheis, Cecil Hi lines and Benny Holmes, and a i .lei. I i!a Burgs. 'l Venial She a, is pieieded in death bv her husband hus-band and biolheis and sislels I iniei.il sei vices were held Feb. 1 1 in ihe 1aesei Slake Center Ini.imenl was in the Vernal M niKiial I'.nk undei the direction . i Spatloid I unei.il Home 1'alllH'aiels weie lolly link. n 1 7m: "'"5 r- JL Myrtle Pilling Myrtle Edna Pilling Mville I 1 1 1 i.i IMIiiig. age XX. passed aw, iv I eh '. 2(Kl2 at I'mlah ( oiiniv Cue ( eniei She was horn August Id. I'M in Collinsville, Ok la to I i.inkS and Jeltie Hauler Ro.it h She inamed Bert I) Pilling on Ian II. I'M7 My tile was a iik iiiIvi ol the I irsi Haplisl ('hutch in I'ticc and Moab. Mvttle woiked many sears as a flo-lal flo-lal designer She loved to picnic, hunt tin .mow heads, playing Ihe (.Millar and singing She is sumved by her children. l.iKue llauisi.ii ol Moab. Kert (Bemicvi I'llling o( Venial, larry I Winnie i I'iMmg o( Vernal. 14 gi.iii.k hil.liin 2' great graridchil-dren graridchil-dren jihI three great great grandchildren grand-children ht other I red (Manci Ro,khol IIkkiiiv City. Ala She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brother and one Mster Graveside wkc will be held Wednesday. Feb H. at I p m in the Sunset Memorial l'uk in Moab. I ainily. Inends and Pastor of First Baptist Church will meet at the cemetery I uncral arTanpemenlv are under the directum of Thomson-lii.ickbum Thomson-lii.ickbum Vernal Mortuary 7e fV Harrf TrU" Mmrrmj FsmOy wkk Aamk trtrymt W tk Umt frrtm their kmtj fim ruM D Hart' "trr raSaf frtm mmr mmi far. Hir mrt grmUfiJ mmi Amml ym frtm fiW kitUn tf amr Jkeartt. A special thanks to Dr. Glea Robert. Burses, Bishop David W. Of en. the Glines la Ward Relief Society. Ihe V.A America Lepoa. Thomvm RUckbum Moruury. fheaos and family, afl wao teat flowers, hmucht food, those who look part m die service and (bote front Gtuies Id Ward CornpasMnnate Services wbo prepare Ihe wonderful avraL GJemur Mumy mU oWm, DtLmmt CrooLt, Kcit U array. BrmU Murray, DctWwi Mmrtf "Jr" family of Woodey B. who were so kind to us in our recent loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, We appreciated the cards, beautiful flowers, food brought into our home, Ashley 2nd Ward bishopric bish-opric and the lovely meal served by the Relief Society. We wish to give a special thanks to the Uintah Basin Hospice Thressa Heam Jellery M McGce. Steven Fink. I-cvi I) Pumiik'll. Richard K Met ice. Douglas R. Jensen. Chiistophcr G Mciee and Jason C. Potter Compassionate services were procided by Macscr 2nd Ward Relief Society Presiding was President Robert Jolley Bishop Jerry l-arsen was olticialing Family prayer was given by Dwayne Holiik's Pielude and ptistlude music by Marjorie Reynolds. CiMigregalional Hymn. "How (Jreat TIhhi Art" Invocation by Sharon Bodily. Sjx-aker was (iarl Fink (soni Second speaker was Tracy Jensen (granddaughter). Musical number by Kathy IVets President Jolley spoke Congregational Hymn, "Nearer My (iod To llrec." Billy l ink (son) gave the benediction. Dedication ol grave was given hy FaJ McGce. Norman B. Winters Norman B. Winters s Norman B. Winters, age 42, passed away Feb. 8. 2(X)2 at Ashley Valley Medial Center. He was bom Oct 17. IW in American Fork to Nix man Ray and June L. Barnes Winters. Norman married Robyn Taylor Dec. 9, 1978 in Orcm. Ik-worked Ik-worked as a mechanic for S. F. Phosphates in Vernal He was a member of the Church of Jesus Chnst of latter-day Saints. Norman enjoyed winking as a craftsman and carpenter. He loved riding his horses, hors-es, being in the outdoors, camping and fishing. Norman enjoyed gardening gar-dening and kept a nice green yard Norman's love was his children and grandchildren and supporting them with their dancing and wrestling. He is survived by his wile. Robyn Winters, children. Jennifer (Mark) Hone of ()rem. Norman Scott. Ryan Taykir. Mason Jess. Braden Kyle and Fmanc Winters all of Vernal granddaughter. Maddyvm Hone; mother. June B. Winters, sisters Collette (Chuck) Stillman of liyton: Connie (Mike) Paries of American Fork; brothers Kevin (Holly ) Winters of Vernal. Wcswm (lam) Winter of Gunnison and special spe-cial friend, Be Sorensen. . He was preceded in death by hi father. Norman R. Winter. Funeral service were held Feb. 12 in the Vernal 9th Ward IDS Chapel Bunal wa in the Maeer Fair tew Cemetery under the direction direc-tion of Thomson Black bum Vernal NUwluary. Searle wishes lo and Home Health, Verona Winkler Goodrich Verona Winkler Goclnch. age erf Bluebell, died Jan 29. 2U2 at Stewart's Care and Rehabilitation Center in Roosevelt She was bom March 28. 1911 in Roosevelt to Herman J and Martha Verona Gardner Winkler She married Inland Ixrshe Goodrich Dec. 2 I9JJ in Vernal, their marriage was later solemnicd in the Salt Lake I DS Temple June 24. IS)U; He died Oc t 10. 1972 Verona taught school for 32 years. The first nine years she taught in Bluebell where she was the principal princi-pal and teacher of the three older grades, alter the Bluebell schotil was closed she taught 23 years at Altamonl F.lementary She taught primary bv many years and served in the other auxiliaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints She was on the committee that wrote the Bluebell Histiry book. Verona enjoyed dance and music and in both her school and church callings she liked lo teach children to dance and would direct drama and musical productions. She also enjoyed growing (lowers, working on family history and was a regular attender at the Temple. She is survived by three sons, Bruce (Betty) (ioodnch, Ronald (ioodrich. and Gary (Nona lee) (ioodrich. all of Bluebell; 16 grandchildren, grand-children, 4V great grandchildren and lour great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister. Velma Monsen of Bluebell . She was preceded in death by a daughter in law, Sharlcen Young (ioodrich and brothers and sisters, Ralph, Ira, Bernard, Justin and I'jnesl Winkler, Alice Mathews and Anna Murray Funeral serv ices were held Feb. 2, 2002 at II a in at the Altamont I DS Church. Burial was in the Bluebell Cemetery under the direc- yvv -J John Major Loflhouse John Major Lofthouse John Major Lofthouse, age 73. passed away Feb. 12, 2(X)2 at his home in Vernal. John was born Dec. 16, 1928 in Fallon, Ncv. to Charles Albert and Alice Frank Loflhouse. He married Aloma Gray luifthouse on August 13, 1977 in Reno, Nev. John loved the bird Jesus Christ and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Vernal. He was also a member of the Bit) Flks laxJge and became exalted ruler in 1964 in Tonopah. Nev. John retired from Qucstar Pipeline Corp. (Natural Gas) after 15 years of employment. He enjoyed building model airplane, reading, guns and automobiles. John got hi private pil'i license in 1953. and commercial commer-cial pilot's license in 1964. John wa a life member of the National Rifle Association, He is survived by hi wife Aloma. children, Dianne (Bruce) Clouser of Round Mountain. Nev.; Carol (James) Shilling of Rock Spring. Wyo; Shiriey Tmker"(Mike) Fannin of Round Mountain: Getta (David) Roger of Captin Cook. Hawaii. Johnnie (Travis) Jensen of Battle Mountain. Nev.; Martha ( Randy ) Hurst of Galax. Va ; Gloria (Gregory) Bryant of Salem. Va.; Jessica (Geofery) Pejsa of LaPlata. Md ; Fdgar Thomas ( Angie) Cornell Jr of FJk Creek. Va ; W,llum Cornea of Danville. Va.; 13 grandchildren. grand-children. 14 step grandchildren; one grr grandson, one great granddaughter, grand-daughter, one niece and four nephew. He was preceded m death by hi usier. Alice Arleen Berg and grand daughter. Carol Eileea Bernard. la lies of flowers piease make donation lo the Make a Wish Foundaboa. Memorial tervicet iU be heid Wednesday. Feb. 13. at 7 p m the Grace Baptist Church (3816 S. 25O0 E. by Ihe Davis Elementary ) Friends may cafl Wednesday eveainf from 6 antd time of service, ser-vice, ender the direction of Taornson-Blackbuni Vernal Monaary. Vemona Goodrich lion ol Hullinger Mortuary Pallbearer were Kelly Gotxlrich. 1 aik' (ioodrich. 1 ee J. Goodrich. Kory (ioodrich. Brad GcKtdrich. Bill (Ioodnch, Scott Gocxlrich. Honorary Pallhi'arers were John Peters, Jack Wood, Clyde Stanslleld. 1 rk Fisher, Brad Rosewood. Bryan Ame. Darryle Wadsworth, Darell thacker. Otlieiatmg was Bishop Kelly B. Goodrich Family Prayer was given by l.aik' D. (ioodrkh. Prelude and Postlude music was hy Janet Powell and Francine Winkler. Congregational Hymn, "I Need Thee livery Hour,"was sung accompanied by Janet Powell. Invocation was given by Linda Goodrich Rosewood. Speakers were Kim Goodrich Fisher, lesa Goodrich Stanslleld, Sue (ioodrich Wood, and President Howard G. Todd. A musical selection, "1 Know That My Redeemer Lives," was by Ronald l-ee Wood, Jessee Fishers, and Kristin Peters. Remarks given by Bishop Kelly B. Ginidrich. Musical Selection, "Urd I Would Follow Thee," done hy Winkler sisters. sis-ters. Benediction was given hy Teri Goodrich Peters. Dedication of grave given by Bill J. Goodrich. Glen Murdock Jr. i f v ? 'J Glen Mac Murdock, Jr. Glen Mac Murdock, Jr.. age 76, of Fort Duchesne, died Feb. 10. 2002 at home with his family around him. He was bom June 24, 1925 in Whiierocks to Glen and Lula Hams Murdock. He married Joyce Anderson Feb. II, 1949 in Vernal. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and fought in World War II. He received many ribbons and stars for courage and bravery during battle. bat-tle. He crossed the equator 108 times, because of that he received on of the greatest honors in the Navy of becoming i golden khell-back. khell-back. Glen enjoyed camping, hunting (known for killing one of the biggest elk in the Uintah Basin), fishing and especially trapping. He look his hide to Nevada and topped the market every time. He was the first breeder in the Uintah Basin of full blood Blond D'Aquataine cattle cat-tle He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Fort Duchesne, children. Paul Murdock. Salt Lake City; Mac (Julie) Murdock. Fort Duchesne; Saundna ( Randy ) Whitmer. Ballard, Rohbtn (Rose) Murdock. Fort Duchesne; Carta (Philip) Henderson. Highland: Charlene (Clifford) Duncan, Neola; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother. Ben Murdock. King George. Va.; Gary Murdock. Fort Duchesne; Ronald Murdock. Salt Lake City; Stuart Murdock, Cle FJum. Wash.; Karnd Murdock, Fort Duchesne; tisten. Gwendolyn Murdock Mojado. Pala. Calif.; Shiriey Murdock Reed. Fort Duchesne; and Brenda Murdock Mojado. Pala, Calif.; He was preceded in death by torn Frank and Rocky Murdock. brother. Colm Murdock. and sister. Mary Murdock Ward. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. Feb. 13. at II ajn. at the Uintah River Ward Chapel m LapomL Friends may call Wednesday at the church from 10 a m to 1045 ajn. Burial will be in the Fort ! .Wo UmlMiJ honors under the darectioa of Hallmger Mortuary. Willis J. Southam Willis J. Southam, age 77 passed away quietly at his home on Feb. 10, 2002. in Vernal. He was bora on Nov. 29, 1924 in Vernal lo George Henry & Florence Matilda Willes Southam. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army with the North Africa and Italy Campaign. In 1948 he w as called to serve in the Central Pacific Mission (Hawaiian Islands). May 9, 1950 Willis married Carol Manwaring in the Salt Lake Temple. Throughout his life he was a faithful member of the church serv ing in many responsibilities. respon-sibilities. Willis and Carol served together in the New Zealand Christ Church Mission. Willis is survived by his wife, Carol and their six children: Diane (Mark) Smith, Hill Spring. Alberta, Canada. Shanna (Glendon) Workman, Kimberly, Idaho, Connie (Michael) Haslem, Vernal, Denna (Mark) Orullian, Taylorsville, Rodney (Lori) Southam, Lay ton, Teresa (Scott) Liebhardt, Vernal; 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Willis is also survived by two brothers and three sisters: Marion Southam, Roosevelt, Bemice Wilkins. 11a Hatch, Viola Ella Belle Flla Belle Perkins Brown, age 84. of MontpeliiT, Idaho, died Feb. 8, 2002 at the Ashley Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 27, 1917 in Montpelier to Marion and Naomi Wilcox Perkins. She was raised and educated in Montpelier. She married Charles Blaine "SUG" Brown on Aug. 16, 1937 in Randolph. He died in June of 1984. Flla Belle enjoyed crafts and making mak-ing things for other people. She w as very active and was loved hy her neighbors for her kindness. She enjoyed fly fishing in the Flk Valley. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Chris! of latter-day Saints. Rotarians learn about economic status of Utah Judy Chamhley, director of the Eastern Region of the Department of Workforce Services, spoke to members of the Vernal Rotary Club at their regular weekly meeting on Feb. 7 concerning the missions of Workforce Services and the economic eco-nomic status of the state of Utah. Chamhley said Workforce Services was created by the State Legislature in July 1997, bringing together five state agencies to create one-stop-shopping for people who are trying to become self sufficient. To that end, Workforce Services offers a variety of types of job training, train-ing, child care, family support and job finding services. "There has not been one dull day in the last five years, I assure you," Chamhley said. "We face a lot of challenges and will continue to face a lot of challenges." One of the directives of Workforce Services was to create regional councils to advise the departments around the state. There are eight regional councils and the chairperson of each of these councils coun-cils sits on a state council. The majority of the members of 'the councils are from the private sector. The councils seek means of helping adults from all walks of life become and remain employed.The stale council has helped Workforce Services develop programs to replace welfare with self-sufficiency through a number of employment incentives, including includ-ing child care. This is a tremendous help in keeping single parents employed and independent. The youth council is instrumental in developing good work practices and ethics among teenagers. The information disseminated on the economic status of Utah comes from Trendl me, published by the State Department of Workforce Services: Women are making longer com- TEAIFFJIAIX RES Djac High Low Pxaaa, Date High Low Feb. 5 30 -2 Feb. 9 38 19 Feb. 6 35 2 Feb. 10 38 4 Feb. 7 29 1 Feb. II 36 7 F.b. 8 ?9 6 Great Lake u Willis J. Southam Broome, Junius Southam, all of Vernal. Funeral serv ices w ill be held Feb. 13 at II a.m. In the Uintah Stake Center, 4080 S. 2500 E. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park with full military homrs hy the American Legion, under the direction of Spafford Funeral Home. ns Brown Ella Belle is survived by one son Michael (Carol) Brown, of Vernal; two grandchildren, Michael J. Brown, and Dorraine Pool, both of Twin Falls, Idaho; five great-grandchildren, Jacob Pool, Joshua Pool, Michael B. Brown, Christopher Brown and Savannah Thurmond. She is also survived hy four sisters, Barbara Freeman, Montpelier; Lucille Villanova, Casper, Wyo.; Joyce Smith, Roy; Maureen Wold and a brother, Durrell Perkins, San Diego. Calif. In accordance to her wishes, Ella Belle was cremated and a memorial serv ice will he held at a later date. mitments to the workplace and are taking less time off during their childbearing years than in the past. Utah's unemployment rate increased dramatically during the last quarter of 2001 and production dropped at the same time. Salt Iike Count remains Utah's economic keystone and reflects the same drop in productivity and increase in unemployment as the rest of the state. The economic boost provided by the Olympic Games is expected to turn Utah's economy around and help with economic recovery. Wages in Utah's metro areas along the Wasatch Front average 27 percent higher than in the state's smaller towns, including Vernal. Unemployment continues to be higher in Utah's smaller towns than in the metro areas of the Wasatch Front. Since 1988, the average income of L'lahns has been only 85 percent of the national average. In the current cur-rent economic slump, that percentage percent-age is gradually sliding downward. Nationwide, 67 percent of the adult population is employed. In Utah that figure is 72 percent. However, many of those jobs are part-time, temporary or seasonal. The rate of unemployment for the state of Utah is currently 4.2 percent Unemployment in Uintah County. 4 9 percent, is higher than the state average. Twelve counties in the state have a higher rate of unemployment than Uintah County, including Duchesne and Carbon counties. Asiatkai 4 |