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Show Thursday, January 4, 19ffi Page 4 GM) dliilfidlilial fedg Oil ft FDGEilS M WmQ 1 iflnrAnnrir I u Orem-Geneva Times "The year" is here 1996, Utah's Centennial one hundred years of statehood. Months and years of planning will culminate today, January 4, 1996, as the official date is noted and celebrated. The significance of the occasion oc-casion is reflected in the fact that the celebration will continue con-tinue throughout 1996, with a full calendar of events to take place statewide, all year long. In a statement to Utah citizens, published in a i Mildred Fieldinff Mildred "Mimi" Graves Alvari Fielding, 87, of Orem, died December Decem-ber 30, 1995, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. ' She was born September 26, 1908, a daughter of Lon and Grace Jeffries Graves in Strafford, Missouri. Mildred was raised by her grandparents, aunts, and uncles in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Colorado. She met her first husband, Asel "AT Edward Alvari in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They were married mar-ried on May 17, 1928. They had one son, Bill Alvari, who died in May of 1985. Al was a disabled veteran of World War I. Through her marriage . to Al, Mildred became involved in the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She held many local, state, and national offices in that organization. Al died October 31, 1948. In 1951, she met Fred Field-; Field-; ing, who was also a disabled veteran of World War II. They were married on August 11, 1952. Fred and Mildred had one child, Ellen Fielding. Field-ing. Fred died August 29, 1966. Mildred was a member of the LDS Church. She had been a resident resi-dent of Orem Nursing and Rehab since 1991. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and cooking, and she had a great love for children. She helped to raise her grandchildren. She loved animals and enjoyed talking to people. She enjoyed country western and honky tonk music. Through her daughter's illness, Mildred became interested in the education and further fur-ther development of the blind. Survivors include her daughter, Ellen Fielding, of Orem; three grandchildren: Tom Thompson of Nephi, Fred Alvari of Orem, Jeff Alvari of Proctorville, Ohio. She is also survived by six greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 3, 1996, at the Sundberg- Walker Mortuary in Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork an J Payson Wilkcr Mortuary Can HelpLiitYoury at a Difficult Time. At Walker Mortuary, we know that tlie moment you're raced with making funeral funer-al arrangements is often the time you're least prepared1 to Jo it. For more than fifty years, we ve helped guide Utah Valley families through the details wilh personalized, per-sonalized, sensitive service. When you choose Walker Mortuary, you gain a personal, per-sonal, caring guide to help make a difficult time easier. ' SANDERSORI Funeral Home PROVO, 85 Et 300 Soutk 373-6668 OREMi Vju-SamLwm Funml Horn - 646 Eait 800 North 226-3500 SPANISH FORKi 187 South M.in Stmt 798-2169 PAYSONi 587 South 100 W.rt 465-3646 newspaper tabloid detailing detail-ing the celebration schedule, Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt said, "As we approach our Centennial year, we reflect on Utah's rich history and envision the promising future of our great state. "From dinosaur remains to ancient artifacts, Utah's earliest inhabitants left behind many stunning wonders. Early explorers ex-plorers and pioneers helped settle the land and establish Utah as a place with a strong - r-' :.v" - .1'.'" Edna Skinner Madsen Edna Skinner Madsen, 87, died peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 1995, of natural causes in Orem, Utah. She was born March 5, 1908, in Orem, to Alfred and Rosy May Skinner, the third often children. Hers was a life of selfless service. At age 11, when her baby brother Acle contracted spinal meningitis, she became his nurse for the eighteen years of his life. In 1936, at age 28, she moved to Salt Lake City and became a housekeeper and surrogate sur-rogate mother to the three sons of Axel A Madsen, whose first wife, Emily, had died in 1929. Twenty-three Twenty-three years later, after the boys were all married, she and Axel were married mar-ried in the Logan LDS Temple on October 12, 1959. She has been a loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. She was accomplished ac-complished in all the domestic arts, particularly needlework, and shared her beautiful handiwork with her family and friends. She was a faithful faith-ful member of the LDS Church throughout her life. She is survived by sons Truman G. and Gordon A. Madsen; brothers Lyman A, Arnold M., Elmer R., and JohnS. Skinner; sistersRubyS. Gull and Ina S. Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Grant W. Madsen; brothers Acle L. and Allen O.; and sister Laura S. Baron. Funeral services were held at the Larkin Mortuary andburial was in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Grace Christensen Mary Grace Barney Christensen, Christen-sen, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 1995, at her home in Spanish Fork. She was the mother of Scott Christensen of Orem. Olpin Mortuary in Orem. Interment, Orem City Cemetery. r I- ri, ! I, t ! work ethic and enduring beauty. "Today Utah offers unmatched un-matched opportunities for adventure ad-venture and learning. From unlimited recreational opportunities oppor-tunities statewide to the cosmopolitan cos-mopolitan atmosphere of Salt Lake City, Utah has something for everyone. Our state's 100th birthday begins this week. I encourage all citizens of Utah, young and not so young, to participate in the Celebration of the Century. Cen-tury. This is our moment in 1 IK Ora Johnson Healy ' Ora Johnson Healy passed away : on December 28, 1995, due to comi plications of diabetes. She was born January 5, 1919, in Provo, Utah, to Kenneth Abraham Johnson and Leona Bean Johnson. - Ora moved to Orem with her family in 1935. She attended Orem High School and was senior class vice president. She participated in many school activities, forming many personal relationships that have lasted throughout her life. She married Glen Sharp Healy in June of 1940 and formed a relationship that just celebrated 55 years of growth and commitment. Ora was very active as a volunteer volun-teer in Orem community activities1.' She served as a librarian and was involved in teaching children to read. In 1980, she and Glen moved to Mt Pleasant, Utah, to a ranch-type ranch-type lifestyle for their retirement. Ora enjoyed knitting and was considered con-sidered a professional knitter. She provided many personal gifts to her family and friends. She also enjoyed working with ceramics andpainting. Ora was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was active in the Primary and Scout programs. She is survived by her husband, Glen; her children: Kelly R. (Linda) Healy, Orem; John S. (Joan) Healy, Ferron; Jolyn H. (Bob) Gathercole, Jackson, Wyoming; and Paul J. Healy, Salt Lake City. She is also survived by a sidter, Margaret E. Johnson, Provo. During the past years of her illness, ill-ness, she has been lovingly cared for at home by her husband, Glen. . Funeral services were held January 2, 1996, in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation was held prior to services underthe direction oftheUrsenbach Funeral Home. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction direc-tion of Ursenbach Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank all of the caring people who have helped to provide care for Ora over the past years. Alta Mae Newell , Hone Alta Mae Newell Hone, 83, of Pleasant Grove, died December 25, 1995. Orem survivors include a brother, Artemus Newell, and sisters, Willa Davis, Bernice Dear-ing, Dear-ing, and Arthella Dearing. Lewis M. Hiatt Lewis Mitchell Hiatt, age 88, of ; West Mountain, passed away December 17, 1995, from causes incident in-cident to age. He was the father of JoAnne (William) Palmer of Orem. , history to give thanks to those who have gone before, and together to launch Utah's second century. "Utah continues to live up to the words of the territory's first governor, Brigham Young: "This is the place.' I invite in-vite you to join with us in exploring ex-ploring Utah's past, present, and future." As the state basks in the recent positive publicity connected con-nected with its selection as the site of the 2002 Winter Olym- Lindon's Oak Canyon Junior High collected two truckloads of donations for a teen homeless shelter in Salt Lake City. Finishing the loading were (left to right) Brooke Porter, Eric Orr (counselor), Chantell Robinson, Jenna Friel, Steven Aaron, and Seth Johnson. n 4 ' .. . , t ; ., ...n,.l : ' Orem Jr. High School students provided Christmas for 20 'forgotten patients" at the Utah State Hospital. At the left of the picture is Mrs. Marva Jensen, coordinator of the project. 1 t? Lisa Nelson Ferguson Lisa Kay Nelson Ferguson, 38, was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 30, 1995, after a valiant battle with cancer in Eugene, Oregon. She was born May 19, 1957, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Max and Sharon Nelson. She graduated from high school in Fairfield, California. She married Richard Cecil "Ric" Ferguson Fer-guson on June 6, 1980, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She graduated from BYU in travel and tourism and was on the swimming team. She loved sports, crafts, and gardening. Lisa was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed working with Ric in their own store, Party Magic, where she used her talents. Lisa was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, and friend to everyone. She was always happy and doing things for others. She is survived by her husband, Ric, and three daughters: Jessica, Valerie, and Lindsey, all of Eugene, Oregon; her mother, Sharon Nelson of Fairfield, California; two brothers: Kent (Charlene) Nelson of Sandy, Utah; Craig (Kathy) Nelson lof Vacaville, California. Also survived sur-vived by her mother-in-law, Carol Ferguson of Orem; brother-in-law Gary (Colleen) Ferguson of Denton, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Sherry Ferguson of Orem. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Nelson. Funeral services were held January 3, 1996, irt Eugene, Oregon, under the direction of Musgrove Family Mortuary. Friends may call Thursday, January 4, from 7 to 9 . p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 600 East 800 North, Orem. The interment and dedication of the grave will be held Friday, Januarys, at 12:00 noon in the Orem City Cemetery. We will miss you and love you T I. pics and enjoys the prominence of being featured in National Geographic Magazine's January 1996 publication, while at the same time fidgets under the national na-tional scrutiny brought on by the Waldholtz scandal and struggles to cope with the problems of continuing con-tinuing growth, the Centennial celebration offers the opportunity to, as Leavitt noted, explore Utah's past, present, and future. An emphasis for Centennial Centen-nial planners has been to make sure that all Utah citizens V 5 ' i .. Ray McDonald After a very hard seven-month battle with leukemia, Ray McDonald Mc-Donald passed away on December 29, 1995. Ray was born July 31, 1939, to Lawrence Ross and Dorothy Myrl Gray McDonald in American Fork, Utah. He married Joan S wen-son wen-son on September 14, 1962, and on March 24, 1982, they were sealed for . time and eternity in the Provo LDS Temple. He was raised in American Fork and Vallejo, California, and spent four years in the Navy after high school graduation. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for about 25 years, and held various positions in . the LDS Church. He is survived by his wife; two daughters and a son; three grandchildren; his mother, three brothers and three sisters. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Terry Dean Peck Our loving son and brother, Terry Dean Peck, 41, of Orem, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 1995, in Oregon. He was born February 17, 1954, in Provo, Utah, to Dean L. Peck and Lola Geslison Jacob. He received his education in Orem and graduated from Orem High School. He attended the University of Utah and graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in political science. He also served honorably for the U.S. Army. He married Karin Larsen of Evanston, Wyoming. They were later divorced. Terry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He worked as a crane operator on large masonry projects. He later became a journeyman electrician, where he learned to love and respect the trade and fellow workers. He was greatly loved and respected by his fellow workers because of his dedication and intelligence of the trade. He worked in many states on various large industrial projects. Terry was loved by everyone he knew.Hewasverykindandcompas- fi sionate to all. He had a heart of gold. it He loved to golf, ski, fish, and loved the outdoors. He loved being with his friends. Terry is survived by his parents, Dean L. Peck of Orem and Lola Geslison Ges-lison Jacob of Provo. He is also survived sur-vived by two sisters, Mrs. Leslie G. (Karen) Bell and Mrs. Larry O. (Rosemary) Finch, both of Orem. Stepfather.Ralph(Jake) Jacob. Special Spe-cial friend, Julie Tian of Orem. Services were held January 3, 1996, at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home in Orem. Burial was at the Orem City Cemetery. regardless of religious affiliation or other factors feel a part of the celebration, as all have contributed con-tributed to the state in making it what it is today. V "Make new friends," goes the saying, "but keep the old, for one is silver, the other gold." Applying that adage to Utah's past and future, one time frame could be said to be gold, and one silver, but both are treasures to be appreciated in the present during the celebration of statehood. Alva John Clarke Alva "John" Clarke, age 87, of : Orem, passed away December 30, 1995, at East Lake Care Center of complications following a recent stroke. He was born July 3, 1908, in Magrath, Alberta, Canada, a son of Peter Gemmell and Vilate Green Clarke. He married Xarissa (Rissa) Merkley on July 3, 1929, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and their marriage was solemnized July 23, 1929, in the Alberta Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She died August 17, 1986, in Provo. He married Marian Green Stephens May 8, 1987, in Rex-burg, Rex-burg, Idaho, and they made their home in Orem. . He was a teacher and principal in Canada before coming to BYU, where he was a member of the facul-' ty for 35 years until his rtirement in 1973. He was active in civic concerns, con-cerns, and was a long-time member of the Provo Kiwanis Club and the' BYU Cougar Club. He was elected as a Provo City commissioner in 1980, and was an active member of the LDS Church. He is survived by his wife, Marian, of Orem; one son and four daughters; stepchildren; one brother, Donald "Dick" Clarke of Orem; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery. H. Eddie Nicholson H. Eddie Nicholson, age 89, of Provo, passed away December 31, 1995, in Provo. He was the father of Donna (Lyman) Durfee of Orem. Jack Eldon Littlefield Jack Eldon Littlefield, 59, formerly of Provo, died December 26, 1995, at his home in California of cancer. Orem survivors include his mother, Helen Littlefield, and a brother, Steven R. Littlefield. Raymond Horace Stewart Raymond Horace Stewart, age 90, of Lehi, died December 29, 1995, after a five-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was the brother of Izola Lewis of Orem. FredL."Iko"Pomel Fred L. "Ike" Pomel, 86, of , Salem, died December 28, 1995, at the Mountain View Hospital in Payson. He was the father of Evalyn Heringerof Orem. : GAELE NAILS ? SOLAR NAILS $.$25 tt Pedicure Body Contouring L. Waxing g Call; ggO-Qgqg |