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Show Wednesday, May 9, Obituaries John A. Hacking LifelongVernalresident, John A. Hacking, age 71, passed away May 2, 2007 at his home after a hard fought battle with cancer. John was born Nov. 18, 1935 in Vernal to Milton and Mary Isabelle Allen Hacking. In his youth he loved sports, football, baseball, basketball, boxing and track and excelled in every thing he did, receiving receiv-ing honors for outstanding and all around athlete. His love of sports continued as he coached his kids and many others in little league football, basketball and baseball. John was a veteran, serving in the Army during 1954 to 1957. He married his sweetheart, Karen Hardman Hacking, Nov. 30, 1957 in Vernal and together they raised four children. John was a licensed plumber and owned businesses in Vernal, and Bull Head City, Ariz. He was known as an honest businessman in all his dealings. He helped build the valley-wide water system sys-tem and could still tell you where the many pipelines started and ended. His plumbing business gave him the opportunity to travel, building motels and hotels throughout Utah, Arizona, Nevada Ne-vada and California. He retired after 46 years of owning and operating Hacking Plumbing. John and Karen split their time between Vernal and Bull Head City, Ariz., where they enjoyed dancing, happy hour and visiting visit-ing with their many friends at the Riverview RV Park. John loved his mountain property near Farm Creek and called it his "Hog Heaven." He could be found up there remodeling the cabins, mowing grass, fixing fence and cutting wood. John was an excellent fisherman and Donna Naomi Massey Martin Donna Naomi Massey Martin, age 71 passed away on May 7, 2007 a,ther house surrounded by her family afteravaliantstruggle with cancer. Naomi was born Feb. 25, 1936 to Marguerite Britt and Arthur Massey in Vernal. Naomi was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Lat-ter Day Saints, where she was a temple worker, stake missionary and the Relief Society president for the Glines LDS 4th Ward. Naomi was born and raised in Vernal and was a long time resident of Rock Springs, Wyo. Naomi loved gardening, reading, walking, baking, crocheting, and spending time at Massey Ranch where she grew up. She always cared about her neighborhood and she was a friend of the environment. en-vironment. Naomi's life was full of giving to others and sharing her time and talents. Noami is survived by five children: sons, Dene Lee Martin (Pamilla), Rock Springs, Wyo.; Darin Nile Martin (Angela), Ridge Crest, Calif.; daughters: Lynna Gaye Kendall (Gary), Vernal; Glynnis Gwen "Pixie" Nunez (Daniel), Albuquerque, A4 Thank you from the families of Cecil Holmes The Families of Cecil Holmes would like to express their gratitude to all those who were so very kind, helpful and caring to all of us. The expressions of concern and love at the time of our father's accident and passing. A special thank you to the Davis 4th Ward Relief Society and Bishopric, friends and family for their support and beautiful flowers. A special thanks to those who spoke and sang at the services. Thanks to Thomson-Blackburn Mortuary for all their help. And a very special thank you to Richard Hernandez who was working for UBTAVBETfor helping the medical people with our father at the scene of the accident I ' ' ' " ' :r Dsn Pcpe from -XxV 4 J -ST I iuhwaiexJ " -x"t jl... IS It 1 It If HI ClIMIM Of COMMBIf f f- 2007 3ft - John A. Hacking didn't really need bait to catch fish. John also enjoyed solving the World's problems with the gang at the coffee shop. John is survived by wife of 49 years, Karen Hardman Hacking; sons, Darrell R. (Kathy) Hacking, Allen J. (Lesha) Hacking; daughters, daugh-ters, Kaylyn H. (Wade) Nerby, and Joan (Chad) Mortensen; sisters, Lois (Marcell) Gray and Dolly Shiner; seven grandchildren grandchil-dren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents; brothers, Bud, Al "Cork", MC Hacking; sister, Lea Goodman; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. k Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1 p.m. in theNaples2ndLDSWard Chapel. Cha-pel. Friends and family visited at Thomson-Blackburn VernalMor-tuary VernalMor-tuary Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the chapel one hour prior to the services. Burial was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 11 & 124, under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Allen Day Caring Foundation, 266 W. 100 North 2, Vernal, UT 84078. Donna Naomi Massey Martin N.M.; Desiree Dawn Simler (Daniel) Clifton, Colo. She is also survived by two sisters, Frances Lyle Knight (Larry), Vernal; Marguerite Dawn "Tiny" Fillinger, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 18 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Lee; grandson, Braedn; two brothers, Glen Massey and Earl Massey; and two sisters, Ruth Massey and June Talboe. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at the Glines LDS 4th Ward Chapel Cha-pel 1510 West U.S. Highway 40. Friends and family may call Friday Fri-day evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Vernal Express Gary McCarrel Passed away May 2, 2007 in Bountiful, Utah. He was surrounded sur-rounded by family and friends. Gary suffered through multiple illnesses in the past 10 years, finally succumbing to pneumonia. pneumo-nia. Gary was born Oct. 25, 1934 to Ruby Anderson and Thelbert (Tub) McCarrel in Vernal. He ' attended schools in Vernal and graduated from Uintah High School in 1952. He was an outstanding out-standing athlete, participating in football, basketball, baseball and track. He won the state championship in long jump at the BYU Invitational in 1952. He was awarded the region six sportsmanship trophy; he was also invited to try out for the New York Yankees in 1952. Gary joined the Navy after high school and served in the Korean Conflict for three years as a signalman aboard the U.S.S. Grasp. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. His naval career was very special to him in that he visited many countries. He was honorably discharged in 1956. He married Norma Luck in 1956. His wife survives him. Two children were born to them and survive him: Scott (Rayma) Mc- Alice May Mears Woolley Alice May Mears Woolley Alice May Mears Woolley, 96, passed away April 30, 2007 in Hurricane, Utah. She was born Oct. 1, 1910 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of William Burgess Mears and May Frances Myers. , She married Leland Callister and later divorced. They had two children, Maurine and Carolyn. On July 25, 1936 she married Samuel B. 'Woolley. Their marriage mar-riage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Alice came from a generation genera-tion where work often began at an early age. She distinguished herself by becoming a dental assistant as-sistant and serving as President of the Ogden Dental Assistants Association. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many positions. Music was always dear to her heart. She served many years as ward and stake chorister in Vernal. Singing Sing-ing in trios and organizing musical musi-cal programs were a big part of her life. Alice is survived by 4 children, Maurine Grizzle (Salt Lake City), Duane S. Woolley (Hurricane, (Hur-ricane, Utah), Karen E. Shore (Hurricane), Clinton R. Woolley (Lake Point, Utah); two brothers, broth-ers, Wallace B. (Shirley) Mears (Bountiful), Russell (Jean) Mears (Bountiful); 19 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marjorie; husband, Sam; and daughter, Carolyn Bishop. Funeral services and interment inter-ment took place on May 5, 2007 at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, Salt Lake City, Utah. I - ' v ; ii i i. .... I I Gary McCarrel Carrel and Lisa McCarrel, both of Vernal. He is also survived by four grandsons, of whom he was very proud: Kevin McCarrel, Craig McCarrel, Kyler McCarrel and Mitch McCarrel of Vernal; and best canine pal, Jake. Gary worked for Frontier Airlines Air-lines for 30years. He retired from Delta Airlines in 1996. He was an avid fly fisherman. He loved the mountains and camping with family and friends. He was an especially talented baseball coach and taught many young men the sport. His influence in their lives and in the lives of all he touched will be remembered Erma Lydia Scholze Pearson White 1923 2007 Erma White, 83, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2007 with members of her loving family around her. Erma was born in Dante, Va., on July 29, 1923, to Otto and Alice Scholze. As the middle of nine children, Erma, self described as a "tomboy," enjoyed the outdoors and tagged along with her brothers around the small town of Tomah, Wis., where she was raised. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by moving to Milwaukee and working in the Harley Davidson, Hercules, and Keebler factories and at Camp McCoy. She spun many stories of her single life in the big city during WWII and the contrast to the rural town in which she grew up. - She met the love of her life, her soul mate, and later her husband, Ernest "Curly " Pearson, through a lengthy pen pal relationship while he was in Europe during WWII. After returning from the War, Curly encouraged Erma to meet him in Montana where they were married two weeks later. Over the next ten years together, they moved throughout the western states during which time Al and Patsy were born. They settled in Vernal in 1957 where Chad, John, and Tammy were born. Erma and Curly lovingly raised their children by giving them love, support, encouragement, encourage-ment, and many adventures to remember. In 1973, Curly's sudden death left Erma alone with three teenagers teen-agers at home, a married daughter daugh-ter living in Ohio, and a married son finishing his college degree at Utah State University in Logan. After seeing her teenagers teenag-ers grown, Erma married a long time familyfriend, Lester White. Erma and Les moved to Jensen and enjoyed 13 years together before Les suddenly passed away in 1991, leaving Erma to carry on. Erma was a talented person and had many interests. She was happiest outdoors and had the Lynn Boyd Stimpson Lynn Boyd Stimpson passed away May 7, 2007. He was born Oct. 20, 1946. Services will be at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden Og-den at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. Viewing will be Friday, May 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation, gratitude, love and thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbors who have so graciously helped in any way during our loss of Mom, Lola Brandt Edrington. We appreciate the beautiful flowers and plants, donations, cards expressing comporting words and sympathy, phone calls, visits, the deliciously prepared meals and food brought in to help our families and the many prayers given to help ease our sorrow. Every offering and assistance on ourjamuies ttenaij was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful wife, beloved mother and grandmother and has been a choice blessing to each of us. ' A very special thanks to the Central Utah Clinic, Doctor Sylvana Bucur, Kathy Paprocla,RarideenHreomologyteamforalwaysshowingMomspeciallove and attention during her chemotherapy treatments. A special thanks to Doctor Kashif Memon, Good Shepherd Hospice Care, Sandi, Courtney and Tessa for their service and loving care of Mom. Thanks to Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary for their help for Moms service. A special thanks to the Vernal 4th Ward Relief Society for the delicious meal they provided for our family, relatives and friends attending the service. Mom loved and appreciated working with the compassionate services in her ward. "Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don V lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up our heart and share with me God wanted me now; he set me free.'' Our thanks, appreciation and love to alL. . Ron Edrington, Todd and Lonnie Hadlock, Kennie and Lory Edrington, Kayleen Darnell v y j Gary McCarrel long after his death. Funeral Services were Monday, Mon-day, May 7, 2007 at the Uintah Stake Center, 4080 South 2500 East in Vernal at 1 1 a.m. A viewing view-ing was held Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and at the chapel one hour prior to services. Burial was in the Vernal Memorial Park with Military Honors by the American Legion Posts 124 and 11. Special thanks to Dr. Sadler, Karen and staff, and Dr. Regina Klein and staff and the Intensive Care Unit at Lakeview Hospital. Hospi-tal. Erma Lydia Scholze Pearson White loveliest flower and vegetable garden around. She enjoyed the time she spent cultivating her garden and sharing and canning the produce. When she wasn't gardening, she was crocheting, decorating, cooking, baking, or preparing to go camping, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling,. snow tubing, or hiking. She was always ready for an adventure and could out walk people half her age when she was 79. Erma was an avid reader and was always up for a good debate, no matter the topic. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds that flocked to her house, especially espe-cially the hummingbirds nesting in the Flowering Crab tree that shaded her back porch. She wrote poetry, having her poem "Aspen Speeches" published. Erma was also a Christian who believed in a loving God that watched over her and guided her throughout her life. She demonstrated her Christianity by opening her heart and home to her friends and family fam-ily appreciating their unique qualities. She joined the Grace Baptist Church later in life and was an active member until her health began failing her. Erma's greatest fulfillment and joy in life was seeing her children grow into fine men and women with families of their own. She was selfless when it came to her children or grandchildren always putting their needs before her own. She was proud of them all. She was Grandma Erma, always available with a hug, a kiss, and a loving understanding that was better than any Band-Aid. She extended Spotted frogs placed in Uinta wetlands Wildlife biologists in northern north-ern Utah started transplanting Columbia spotted frogs to wetlands wet-lands in the Uinta Mountains recently. These northern Utah transplant efforts involve "hatching" frogs from eggs in containers at the Judith (Judy) Rae Shannon July 2, 1945-May3, 2007 Judy Shannon joined her parents in heaven May 3, 2007 after a longand courageous'battle with breast cancer. She was born July 2, 1945 in Springfield, Vt. to T.W. and Arlene Shannon. She spent her young life in Wyoming where she acquired her love of the outdoors and her father's love and fishing. She was extremely patriotic and veteran of the Viet Nam war. Her long career in nursing nurs-ing touched many lives. She is survived by her long time companion, Penny Peterson; her sisters, Mrs. Mike (Pat) Finley and Laurie Wells; nephews neph-ews Phil Eisenman, J.R. Finley, Carter Lane Wells; and aunts and uncles. She was much loved and will be missed greatly. Judy wished for donations be contributed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation Founda-tion or the American Cancer Society. this love to any child that came into her home. She was Mom to many of the friends her children brought home considering them one of her own, especially Kelly Buckley who held a special place in her heart. Erma is survived by her children chil-dren Patricia "Patsy" (Darrell) Baumgarner, Salineville, Ohio; Chad (Kenny Sue) Pearson, John (Rene) Pearson, Tamara Jo (Lon) Snow, of Vernal and Jensen; daughter-in-law Kaye Pearson White, Salt Lake City; stepdaughter Thea (Everet) Pit-tman, Pit-tman, Grand Junction, Colo.; grandchildren Chad Baumgarner, Baumgar-ner, Santee Baumgarner, Brett Pearson, Tracy Pearson, Kyle Pearson, Kenny Pearson, Garrett Pearson, Leslie Pearson Robinson, Rob-inson, Chesney Snow Mitchell, Cody Wilkins, Brian Pittman, and Ian Pitman; great-grandchildren, Devyn and Santee Baumgarner, Yadon and Kylee Pearson, Treven Pearson, Maci Robinson, and Kolbi Wilkins; and sisters Betty (Roy) Rasch, Tomah, Wis., and Linda (Damon) Bezille, Elizabethtown, Ky. Erma was preceded in death by her two husbands, ErnestfcCuilg" Pearson and Lester Whitejfoer son Alvin Duane PearsoriTner stepdaughter Bonnie White Wilkins, and six of her brothers and sisters. Friends are invited to join Erma's family at a viewing Wednesday, May 9, 2007, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Vernal Mortuary, 15 E. 100 N., Vernal. Funeral services will be held at the Grace Baptist Church, 3816 S. 2500 E., Naples, on Thursday, May 10, at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest beside Curly in the Vernal Cemetery, Cem-etery, 1700 S Vernal Avenue, immediately im-mediately following the service. Aspen Speeches Once again 1 came to the aspen grove Where so many years we camped in the fall. How tall they had grown, Their golden crowns seeming to touch the sky. The memories they told of days long gone by Were etched in their paper-like bark - Names and dates of our children chil-dren and grandchildren - A history of times past. Suddenly the wind stirs, the branches tremble, And the golden leaves fall softly to earth - Agentleremihderthatallgood times must end. Division of Wildlife Resources' Northern Region office in Ogden. After they're hatched, biologists move the young frogs to pristine, high mountain wetlands in the Uintas. The next frog transplant should happen in mid-May. Columbia spotted frogs are only two inches in length, but they play a big role in Utah's wUdlifeconservation efforts. The presence of frogs is one indicator of a healthy environment. The decline of these small frogs and other amphibians in Utah has led DWR and other conservation agencies to take action to restore and expand spotted frog populations. Paul Thompson, a regional sensitive aquatic species biologist with DWR, said the transplant which happened April 27 is the culmination of years of planning and effort. "The purpose of this project is to strengthen the population of frogs, to keep them from being listed as an endangered species," Thompson said. The Columbia spotted frog ranges from southeast Alaska through Alberta, Canada, and into Washington, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. They're also found in scattered areas in Nevada and Utah. |