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Show Times Newsr Page A12 Thursday, January 16, 2003 ' ' .r i if POECKERS RUDOLF KURT POECKER "Together Again" Rudolf Kurt Poecker, 83, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 8, 2003, in Lindon, Utah. He was born December 31, 1919, in Fraureuth, Greiz, Thueringen, Germany, to Willy Emil Poecker nd Ella Thekla Trumpold. Rudolf grew up in Fraureuth, Germany. At age 17, while a pastry chef apprentice, appren-tice, he met Elfriede Ehrler. It was "love at first sight." Elfriede introduced Rudolf to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, into which he was baptized in 1940. They were married December 14, 1942. During World War II, he was drafted into the German army and served as a medic in the elite Alpine troops for six years. Shortly after the war, he was called to serve a 2 year Church mission in his native country. During his mission, he was instrumental in procuring vast genealogical records that had been stored in underground under-ground salt mines. During these 8 years of service serv-ice for his country and church, Elfriede waited faithfully for his safe return home. In 1948, he was called as the local branch president for the Church. Religious persecution resulted in his imprisonment in 1950 by the communist government in East Germany. Through the faith and prayers of many, he was finally released after 12 weeks. Soon thereafter, Rudolf, Elfriede and their two young sons escaped to West Berlin and later relocated to Hanover, West Germany. In February 1952, they immigrated to the Americas, Coors & Coors Light 7 12 pk cans Bud & Bud Light $1 099 20 pk LNNR Ii O Marlboro I " : Fountain 2fJCl Drink !T"" ' -T"-:; i (I IfV h ' Virginia Slims, Parliament . . . Carton $31 ; Camel, Winston ! BaSIC i M m IVOOIS Doral Pall Mall Mustang . . . Prices good We're drivers too. JBITUiLE&IISS where they settled in Mesa, Arizona. While in Arizona, they were sealed for time and eternity eter-nity in the Mesa LDS Temple, became American citizens, and were blessed with two daughters. daugh-ters. In 1959, the family moved to Orem, Utah where their third daughter was born. Rudolf worked as the bakery manager for Allen's Super Saver store. He later worked as Manager of the Provo Deseret Industries. There he was loved by all, for he was a man without guile. He loved people. He never met a stranger. Dad loved the Lord. On the Russian battlefield, he made a promise to the Lord that if his life was spared, his life would be dedicated to serving the Lord. Dad was a man of his word, and served diligently in every calling. His church service serv-ice included: branch president, bishop, high councilor, stake patriarch, president of the Germany Duesseldorf Mission (1972-1975), first counselor in the Frankfurt Germany Temple presidency (1988-1990). (1988-1990). Dad, you always taught us that "nothing is too good for the Lord" and "immer gerade aus" (always straight ahead). We will miss you greatly, but will see you again. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart Elfriede, his parents, his sister Marianna, his brother Kurt, and a grandson grand-son David Lowe. He is survived by two sons W. Rudy (Cindy) Poecker, and Nephi (Teeny) Poecker; three daughters Susan (Phillip) Lowe, Darlen (Roger) Stubbs, and Sonja (Kent) Peterson. He is blessed with 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren who love him dearly. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lindon 20th Ward building, 250 West 600 South, Lindon (App. 1600 North in Orem, exit 276 off 115). Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home 495 South State St, Orem, and also 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church on Monday. Interment will take place in the Orem City Cemetery. with CI X V .rr mi r j.t i "rv x si r i tmr-- - ii Keystone & Keystone Light 99 1 8 pk cans Natural Light & Natural Ice 12 pk cans Carton $30 15 15 Carton sen 15 19 $27 Carton SOT 65 Carton Sm I Carton $2519 . Carton $22 45 35 $22 . Carton thru 12703 """""""" -- : , i. EVELYN WHINCEL EVELYN IRENE WINCHEL Evelyn Irene Winchel died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Orem, Monday, December 30, 2002 from causes caus-es incident to aging. She was born October 15, 1912 in New Castle, Indiana to Mary Orpha Hudson and William Henry Draper. She was preceded in death by her sister Jean Boswell and her devoted husband hus-band Max. Evelyn and Max were married June 2, 1935 in Indianapolis where they lived in the same home for 52 years before moving to Orem in November 1992. Evelyn graduated from Tech High School in 1929, worked for tuition while attending Central Business College, and later worked as a buyersales person for Porter Sales Corp, wholesaler of floral and craft supplies until her retirement in 1978. She enjoyed her family, fami-ly, gardening, traveling, reading, read-ing, sewing, knitting, ' and collecting col-lecting miniatures. She was a wonderful cook and especially known for her delectable brownies. With her amazing capacity for love and positive perspectives, Evelyn was a wonderful example to us all. Evelyn is survived by her son Jim (Gloria) Winchel of Brighton, Michigan, daughter Sue (Ted) Hoskins of Orem, 4 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, January 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem City Cemetery, 1500 North 800 East, Orem. Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary of Orem. Jimmy Dean Hot Dog Pepsi 029 12 pack cans $1.99 with Speedpass if i Coffee Cappuccino .. Gallon FOOD STORES n I if , L . PHILROY BROWN PHILROY BROWN, SR. Philroy Brown Sr., passed away peacefully January 7, 2003 in Provo, Utah. He was born November 18, 1926 in Miami, Arizona, a son of Major Lee Brown and Anna Louise Lillywhite. He married Anna Louise Neighbor in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa LDS Temple. Philroy loved to tinker, and liked the challenge of fixing things. He was an active member' mem-ber' of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many callings. call-ings. He served in the US Navy in Alaska during World War II. Survivors include his wife Anna of Orem, three sons; Philroy Brown, Jr., Mark Brown both of Orem and Nathan Wayne Brown of Salem, Oregon, 16 grandchildren, grandchil-dren, 19 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Loy Brown, Gerald Brown, Clea Mortensen, and Gwen Waite. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 10, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hill 6th Ward Chapel, 1650 South 200 East in Orem. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem and also Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the Veterans Memorial Park in Bluffdale. Full military rites performed by VFW District 4. 14 oz. Flavor of the Month Coke 12 pack cans $1.99 with Speedpass 16 oz. &20oz. Ow " 16 oz. &20oz. CW1 Cliland Mlh u First Orem established CLYDE E. WEEKS, JR. Times Correspondent In 1942, construction was getting underway at Orem's west city limits on the construction con-struction of the Geneva Steel Plant, which drew more than 1,800 construction workers from all over the country. But where would they live? At the rear of the Orem Town Hall, lay 37 12 acres of ground that came with the building, which the Federal Public Housing Authority saw as an ideal location to house the workers. Four hundred house trailers were moved into that property, making it the most heavily populated part of town. The efforts of both city officials offi-cials and civic organizations to gain authorization for a post office in Orem were finally successful. suc-cessful. Approval came from postal headquarters in late 1943. Lyle M. McDonald, Orem resident and World War I veteran, vet-eran, was commissioned as Orem postmaster on Dec. 14, 1943, and the post office was to be established in the south wing of the Orem City Hall. Fortunately, James G. Stratton, Orem City Council member, while traveling, had discovered some valuable surplus sur-plus postal equipment for sale at the Beaver, Utah Post Office. This equipment included some old post office boxes and a massive black steel safe. He bought them and loaded them up in his fruit truck and brought them back to Orem. He then unloaded them in front of the Orem City Hall, which he had built for his family fam-ily home, 15 years earlier. For the first time in its history, his-tory, the City of Orem finally owned a secure safe in which to store money and other valuables. valu-ables. Moreover, the new Orem Post Office shared the use of that safe for the next seven years, storing blank money orders, cash, postage stamps and other valuables. Even before the new Orem Post Office opened Jan. 2, 1944, the management of the U.S. Trailer Park used the office to distribute mail to residents of the trailer park. Housed in the Orem City Hall, the Orem Post Office became one of the fastest-growing post offices in the state. For seven years, the Orem City Hall and the Orem Post Office shared the use of that big black safe on the second floor, until the post office moved into a new building across the street in 1950. After World War II ended in 1945, the Orem Rationing Office in the basement was closed down, and the Orem Public Library was reopened in that location. The library remained in the lower level until 1950, when the re-location of the Orem Post Office JGKDfflS iXsrrDCarfrh Home Auto "Jm All tfwi Call about our Prefered Package Plans o Q6i ""stRjui ! llUlill I0 ituUWugf SAFECO IMMEDIATE I f km I Insurance Auto 6T) 01) www.footeinsurance.com 305 N. FREEDOM BLVD. PROVO Post OffiJ in City Ha allowed the movement of nuiaiy upouuru 10 the fej For the next 20 yean Orem City Hall became oi the most intensively buildings in town. The p Department was headol tcicu uiii . n. new nrestt was built at the rear. The I tug lOBpeuwjr iHBuea nuffifj building permits and a nousse uuiuoem, iunush&i the Orem Lions Club. Late in 1958, a porfe. the basement was remodey piuviuc a icuge Cliy cq, chamber in the southwest ner of the building. But growing city needed moretJ a remuueuiig to provide j for the growing needs of city. A spirited community cussion regarding a pror new city center resulted J $716,000 bond election J voters approved in 1968,) the structure of the Orem Hall blocking the propose: of the new city center, ft; building seemed fated t demolished. . However, new life wasH to the building when the accepted bias trom potd purchasers. The lone b was Van Washburn, a local ident. He offered $100 to chase the building and A $8,000 in moving it one west to 870 West Ct: Street. The Orem City Hall, could well have been place: the National Register Historic Buildings, no 8! ia qualifies for that honor, srJ has been moved from its I nal location. Yet, that bid is still making history 1; present occupants tea: history, along with many subjects, at the Wind School, 870 West Center S in Orem. Before the building wd commissioned as the CI City Hall, the old black d safe was carefully raj from the top floor and ported to the Finance Off: the new City Center, ua built-in vault could be com ed. Later, plans were maj move it to the Heritage Ci in the new Orem S Friendship Center, but the was found to be too large. Ultimately, the ideal tion for the old safe was :: in a quiet corner of the Orem City Library, c fei today it provides a hi?.; and unique display sit books, as well as an interes conversation piece from aJ Coi er era. Meanwhile, should Orem City treasurer evei to get to the bank before it es, there is still that old i safe in the Orem Library, si ly a century old, where he safely secure a bag of mo -i'Jf at very well. ; C: ren he JRL Life Business wuuce Heedi . n re OlJ ( unitrin: CLLiJi N American SU SR-22 FILINGS 34 E3 Mi INSUMKI Midi & Home K. ' sits SI |