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Show A4 Wednesday, February 200 Vernal Express Obituaries Bemerd Casimir Hazlewood, Jr. Junior Hazlewood, well known longtime Rangely resident, resi-dent, died Feb. 14, 2006 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah, after a courageous battle with cancer and leukemia. Bernerd Casimir Hazlewood, Jr. was born at the home of his grandmother in DeBeque on Nov. 27, 1933, the son of Bernerd and Leona (Moore) Hazlewood. After birth, his mother brought him home to Rangely where Junior was raised and attended school, graduating with the Rangely High School Class of 1952. Following his graduation, he worked in the oil fields and on August 4, 1957, was united in marriage to Evelyn Smith in Rifle. Junior was well-known in Rio Blanco County as a hardworking, hard-working, honest and generous man. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother and following the death of his brother, Aimer and brother-in-law, Ernie, became a mentor to his many nieces and nephews.' When his father passed away, Junior became the patriarch of the Hazlewood family, often sharing his advice and views, sometimes requested, sometimes some-times not, with, his family. He was an active member of the Rangely Christian Church and spent time working with the C.S.U. Plant Center, the Soil Conservation District as well as the Sheriffs Posse. He loved to spend time on the ranch as well as hunting, painting and four-wheeling. In August of 2004, Junior and Evelyn sold the river front ranch and moved to Santaquin, Utah to be nearer family and medical care. Junior became an active member of the Hope Baptist Church in Payson, and had made an altar and offering table for the church. He also became an internet Cribbage fan, having made friends throughout the United States and Canada. An avid marksman, marks-man, Junior enjoyed teaching Mable L. Johnson "Gramms" A loving mother, grandmother, grandmoth-er, and great-grandmother, Mable L. Johnson passed away in her home on Monday, Feb. 20, 2006. Mable was born in Riverton, Wyo. on Oct. 12, 1936. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, crocheting, and collecting figurines, fig-urines, stuffed animals, and dolls. Mable was a kind, gentle woman who was always willing to give anything to anyone in need. She is survived by her sons, Randy Johnson of Salt Lake City, Kerry (Amy) Johnson of Norco, Calif.; daughter, Darla (John) Busch of Vernal; 11 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband hus-band Howell "Bud" Johnson; grandson Chris Busch; two sis- fa fflg&j fpfflmi ffifiiilft Hm fifflitm lluum iti tw flffiitl' tfhrt , - ftmi tit 1 (hlH(t jl'tni Wmnitith Jmm Ifanni v Bernerd Casimir Hazlewood, Jr. his grandchildren to shoot and about gun safety. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the family home in Santaquin; five children, Debra Bateman and her husband hus-band Mark of South Jordan, Utah; Lisa Piering and her husband George of Rangely, Lori Dann and her husband Jesse of Dunkirk, Md.; Leona May Rice and her husband Stephen of Santaquin; Fred Hazlewood and his wife Brooke of Draper, Utah; 15 grandchildren, grandchil-dren, , Mistalynn Ward and her husband Robert, Nicholas, Tim, Markus, Jeffrey, Tricia, Amanda, Meagan, Jesse Jr., Andrea, Tanner, Charlsie, Makena, Cassie and Mason and his two sisters, Nona Wilczek and her husband Butch and Lois Wilczek, both of Rangely and numerous nieces, nephews and friends both near and far. His parents and one brother, Aimer, have preceded him in death. A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Rangely Christian Church with Pastor Kent Boykin of the Hope Baptist Church in Payson, officiating. Junior was' taken to the Rangely Cemetery via horse and buckboard for interment. Friends may make memorial contributions to the Rangely Fire Department through Cochran Memorial Chapel, PO Box 351, Rangely, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mable L Johnson "Gramms" 1936-2006 ters, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Southeast Baptist Church, 1700 East 7000 South, in Salt Lake City. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at Vernal Memorial Cemetery in Vernal. i f j -' David Cole Batty David Cole Batty, son of Randy and Tammie Carr Batty, died on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was born March 16, 1986 to Trade Ann Wilson in Whittier, Calif. David was a member of the Uintah High School Class of 2005 and was employed with BHI as an apprentice electrician. electri-cian. He will be remembered for his friendly, outgoing personality per-sonality and smile, as well as his tender heart. He enjoyed spending time on Diamond Mountain with his family, riding rid-ing dirt bikes and four wheelers, wheel-ers, hunting, horseback riding, watching John Wayne movies, and spending time with his friends, including his favorite dog, Gomer. He always had a joke to tell, and he loved playing play-ing around with his brothers, whom he loved very much. David is survived by his parents, par-ents, Randy and Tammie Batty; siblings, Bud (Mandi) Batty, Meril G. Snow Meril G. Snow, age 82, passed away at his home in Jensen on Feb. 19, 2006. He was born July 28, 1923 in Vernal, Utah to Newell and Alice Collett Snow. He served in the Army during World War II where he received the Purple Heart. Meril married mar-ried Marynell Merkley on August 20, 1947, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple; together they had 5 beautiful children. Meril was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions including bishop bish-op and stake Patriarch. He and . his sweetheart served a mission in the Dallas Texas Temple. Meril served as Director of Uintah Water Conservancy Board, President of Uintah Cattleman's Association, served on the Jensen Cemetery Committee, member of the Utah State Cattleman's Association, representive of the Utah Beef Council, on the Jensen Water District, local and state officer offi-cer in the American Legion, active in 4-H and various other organizations. He was awarded award-ed the Golden Shovel Award by the Chamber of Commerce February 2005. " He is survived by his wife, Marynell Merkley Snow; children, chil-dren, Ralph (Cathy) Snow of Grand Junction, Colo., Mary Lee (Morris) Casperson of Ephraim, Utah,' Dorrene (Ric) Francom of Green River, Peggy NaDean Cook Carpenter Peggy NaDean Cook Carpenter Carpen-ter of Westminster, Colo., formerly for-merly of Vernal, passed away at the home of her daughter, Robin Trabucco on Feb. 5, 2006. NaDean Cook was born Dec. 31, 1937 to Harold and Cora Cook, the 11th of 13 children. NaDean is survived by her husband of 47 years, Don Car- WK David Cole Batty Kirk Batty, Lisa Wilson, and Amy Wilson; grandparents, Miles and Nera Batty, Everette and Mae Bohrer, and Margie Harrison; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Trade Ann Wilson; grandfather, Clarence "Chic" Harrison; and sister, Cammie Rae Batty. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at the Ashley Stake Center, with internment at the Vernal Memorial Park. Services were provided by Thomson-Blackburn Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Meril G. Snow Wyo., Donett (Stephen) Hiatt of Vernal, John "(Linda) Snow of Jensen; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; sister, sis-ter, Jennie Merriam of Grand Junction; sister-in-law, Joyce Snow of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Orin Snow and infant brother, Edgar Snow. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2006 at 11 am at the Jensen LDS Ward Chapel. Friends and family may call at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m, and at the Chapel on Friday one hour prior to the services. Burial, will be in the Jensen Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 124 & 11. Services are provided by Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. I Peggy NaDean Cook Carpenter penter, and her six children: Kelly Alvarez, Robin Trabucco, John Carpenter, Julia Carpenter Carpen-ter and Casey (Gabby) Carpenter, Carpen-ter, all of the Denver area, and Donnie Jo (Chris) Ryan of Aspen, As-pen, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Bulia Pummell, Iona (Jim) Byrd, DeVona (Kay) Timothy; Tim-othy; and four brothers, Glen (Carolyn) Cook, Glade (Leverta) Cook, Dall (Ellen) Cook, Ned (Connie) Cook, all of Vernal; two sisters-in-law, Amy and Betty; 1 brother-in-law, Dave Clark; and . one niece NaDean was especially especial-ly close to, Jo (Swain) Roberts. . NaDean is also leaving hundreds hun-dreds of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends she loved and was loved by in return. She was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Cora Cook; three brothers, VeraL Bud, and Shirley Cook; two sisters, Raie Clark and Virgie Swain; several nieces and nephews. NaDean, we will all miss your daily phone calls, all the love and concern you gave to all of us. We know you are with mom and dad and all the loved ones who have gone on ahead. So for now, we will miss and 'love you til we meet again. Charles 'Cheez' Reed Chapoose Charles 'Cheez' Reed Chapoose, age 26, returned home to his Heavenly Father on Nov. 25, 2005. Charley had been missing for ten weeks before being found on Feb. 10, 2006. Charley was born on June 13, 1979 in Roosevelt. His parents par-ents are Bobby and Vodne Chapoose. He was a member of the Ute Tribe and resided in Fort Duchesne. Charley was a graduate of Union High School and attended attend-ed the University of Utah and Colorado Northwestern Community College. Through high school, Cheez ran track and cross-country and played basketball for the Cougars. He was the recipient of the Rex Curry award, which recognizes outstanding Native Americans, for his graduating class of 1998. While running cross-country for CNCC, he competed in the National Junior College Crosscountry Cross-country Championships in El Paso, Texas, alongside his brothers Leland and Jason. Charley was a fun-loving individual who always had a smile on his face. He was friendly and always laughing and shared this with everyone every-one he came in contact with. Cheez's parents introduced the outdoors to him when he was very young. Hillcreek was a special place to him. He was an avid hunter and he spent a lot of time in the outdoors with his family. He shared this passion for the outdoors through guiding guid-ing clients for the Ute Indian Tribe Guide and Outfitting program. pro-gram. Charley was a very' hard worker. When he was not attending school, he was gainfully gain-fully employed. He worked in various capacities and was well liked by his employers and coworkers. co-workers. Cheez was a natural athlete; any sport he played he excelled at especially basketball. He was well respected as a player and played in many leagues and tournaments around 'Indian Country.' Many times Charley came home with an all-star, MVP, or championship champion-ship jacket. He did the same with softball. Charley took up golf late in his young life and excelled at that as well. He Wayne B. Jenkins Beloved son and father and brother Wayne B. Jenkins, age 57, passed away Feb. 18, 2006 at Ashley Valley Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1948 in Vernal, along with his twin brother Wayde to Ray and Alice Josephine Price Jenkins. He graduated from Uintah High School where he participated partici-pated in baseball and football Wayne married Barbara Henline in 1967; they had one son Chad. They made their home in Vernal where he worked as a baker for two years. They later divorced and he married Leslie Caldwell in 1970. They had two girls, Cassie and Kamie. He worked for Dowell doing oil field construction con-struction and later transferred to Rock Springs, Wyo. This is where he opened his own feed store. Wayne and Leslie later divorced and he moved to Mountain View, Wyo. He married mar-ried Debbie Schell; they had a daughter Sherry and a son Luke. He made his career in Wyoming working in industrial indus-trial insulation and also as an equipment operator. Wayne and Debbie divorced and he spent some time in California before returning back home to Vernal. He loved spending time with his friends and family especially especial-ly in the out of doors. Camping and cooking seemed to be his Death Mary J. Searle, 91, passed away Feb. 20, 2006. She was born Jan. 26, 1915 in Maeser, to James Naylor, Jr. and Mary: Ann Bodily Jones. She married Clarence Vernon Searle on Nov. 14, 1937 in Maeser. Funeral services will be V -J 11 l I I 1 ' . .11- Charles 'Cheez' Reed Chapoose placed 1st in the 'B' Division in the U.S. Indian Open this past summer alongside his mother, Vodne, Charley is survived by his parents, Bobby and Vodne Chapoose, Fort Duchesne; sisters, Bo Chapoose and Ciana Chapoose, both of Fort Duchesne, Robin Rousseau of Eagle Butte, S.D.; brothers, broth-ers, Curtis (Jamie) Chapoose, Roosevelt, Leland Chapoose and Jason Chapoose, both of Fort Duchesne; nephews, Seeley Chapoose and Bradley Jay Birdhorse; little buddy Jaden Murdock; grandpas, grand-pas, Bob Chapoose Sr., Fort Duchesne, Mike . Mescale of Crownpoint, N.M.; grandma, Cecilia Mescale, Crownpoint, N.M.; aunts, Leslie Chapoose, Fort Duchesne Lorena (Ken) Writingbird, Rocky Boy, Montana, Francilla (Ken) Whiteskunk, Albuquerque, N.M., Willa Whiteskunk, Towaoc, Colo., Tina (George) Begay, Grand Junction, Colo., Donna Whiteskunk, Okla.; uncles, Vernie Chapoose Sr., Vernal, David (Karen) Chapoose, Myton, Lowell (Melissa) Whiteskunk, Cortez, Colo., Frayne (Tracy) Whiteskunk, Towaoc, Colo., Frank Whiteskunk Jr., Ronald (Fiona) Whiteskunk, Rupert Whiteskunk, Selwyn Whiteskunk, Jeffery Whiteskunk, Orville (Gene) Whiteskunk, all of Towaoc, Colo.; and many, many other relatives. Charley was preceded in death by his grandmas, Connie Chapoose and Louise Hammond; namesake Charles 'Bush' Thompson Reed, and Grandpa Frank Whiteskunk Sr. Cheez was very loved by all and will be missed greatly. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Ballard LDS Chapel. Burial in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery under direction of Hullinger Mortuary. www.hull-ingermortuary.com. www.hull-ingermortuary.com. Wayne B. Jenkins favorite past time. You could always find him playing horseshoes horse-shoes or just sitting around loved ones shooting the breeze. Wayne was a very special son, brother, father and friend and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents; par-ents; children Chad (Kimberly) Jenkins of Grantsville, Utah, Cassie (Shane) Turcato, Kamie (Travis) Pilatus of Rock Springs, Wyo., Sherry Jenkins and Luke Jenkins of Valentine, Neb.; brothers Kenneth, Wayde, Jeffery and Thomas Jenkins; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a brother, Barry Ray Jenkins Sr. Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Friends and family may call on Thursday one hour prior to the services. Burial will be the Vernal Memorial Park, under the direction of Thomson Blackburn Vernal Mortuary- Notice held Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment, - Brigham City Cemetery at 3 p.m. y -si a t 4 |