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Show f Page A6 Thursday, April 3, 2003 OBITUARIES i 4 a' . i V V " ; i I I 4 1,. . . ...... L ...... . ......I J Ernest Larson ERNEST DIXON LARSON E. Dixon Larson, as he preferred pre-ferred to be called, died March 30 at his home in Orem. He was born Aug. 19, 1922 in Logan, the son of Ernest O. and Idona Blanchard Larson. He married Shirley Mary Simmons Aug. 7, 1943. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He grew up in the Salt Lake area until 1938, when his father was transferred to Provo to engineer the construction con-struction of the Deer Creek Dam. He graduated from Provp High School in 1939 and was a cheerleader during his senior high school year. He was an alumnus of Utah Sate University and a licensed professional pro-fessional engineer, doing consulting con-sulting work for several construction con-struction companies at home. He was employed by United States Steel Corporation for 38 years in the Engineering Department, holding many positions in management, taking an early retirement in 1983 from his position as General Supervisor of Fuel and Utility Engineering, a position he held for 16 years. He held three patents of mechanical devices he developed for U.S. Steel during his career. He served as a member of the Orem City Council for . - - . - -- - "(.,: i- ;. ' i ; " " 1 fi 1 Wilda Allen WILDA SLAUGH ALLEN Wilda Slaugh Allen, age 93 of Lindon, passed away March 29, 2003 in American Fork, Utah. She was born February 12, 1910 in Vernal, Utah to Isaac Ivory and Sarah Ellen Johnson Slaugh. She married Leonard C Allen on July 14, 1931. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away July 14, 1992. Wilda was an active member mem-ber of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the gospel and has eight years and a member for 12 years on the Orem City Metropolitan Water Board. He also served in the Auxiliary Police for many years, commissioned com-missioned lieutenant colonel in the Utah State Guard by Governor Rampton, after his service of nine years. He was active in the Orem Jaycee and Chamber of Commerce who accelerated the purchase of Orem's first fire engine and ambulances, all maintained by volunteers of the Orem Chamber of Commerce. One of his main interests has been the study of antique and historic weapons and their related history, which led to his authorship of two books and many articles for major firearms publications. He also wrote for five State Trooper Highway Patrol magazines mag-azines and was a close friend to many of the troopers. He wrote for 12 issues of "Tumbleweed Towns" for the Sons of Utah Pioneers magazine. maga-zine. He and his family traveled trav-eled to most of the ghost towns of Utah, collecting research and material for the articles. He is survived by, as he often said, "his most valuable possessions": his wife, Shirley; a son, Steven R. (Cheryl) Larson; and a daughter, Michelle (Kim) Crawford, of Orem. Five grandchildren: Haley (Mark) Hayes, Chelsea Ellis, McKeon Crawford, Jace and Jess E. Larson, and one great-grandchild, Lily Hayes. One sister, Joan (Don) Ware of Salt Lake City. His greatest joy was his family, whom he loved and supported in every way. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 3 at 11 a.m. in the Sharon First Ward chapel, 641 South 400 East, Orem. Friends may call Wednesday evening at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday morning at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Anyone wishing to send condolences to a family member mem-ber can visit www.walkerfam-ilymortuaries. www.walkerfam-ilymortuaries. com. served faithfully in many callings call-ings including leadership positions in the Relief Society, Primary, and M. I. A., as well as teaching in all of the organizations of the Church. Wilda also served in the Provo Temple for six years. Her favorite hobbies were working in her garden, writing writ-ing poems and short stories, oil painting, and crocheting afghans. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. She was a major contributor in writing the history of Lindon City. Wilda was very proud of her family. She is survived by four children: Beth (Keith) Carter, Lindon; Dan (Nola) Allen, Sandy; Darlene (Glade) Wright, Springville; and Chris (Maria) Allen, Boise, Idaho; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 1:00 PM in the Lindon 19th Ward L. D. S. Chapel, 731 E. Center Street. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 N. State Street, as well as Thursday morning at the church, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family extends their appreciation to the caregivers at Beehive Homes for the kind care given to our mother. tec X . - -Ace v ''Wo m o " n on l vtnncn n I Vndif DvAfn-n m MV 11(4 TV. Mil IJAlVlljlT V I I 111 I A lllgiaill. We can help with a New or Used car and Reestablish your credit. No Hassle 24 hr. Credit Line. (801)492-1870 Or For One-on One Help Call Jake at 492-0100 DOUG A SmU CKCTTOPLEX p j 1 V I I U Li J Family Owned & Operated 523 W. Main, American Fork, Utah Exit 281 801-492-1110 rJa'tiDOBial doctors Appreciation Pay Dr. John R. Wynn. Local Pediatrician Honored John. R. Wynn, M.D., of Utah Valley Pediatrics, L.C., Orem Cherry Tree Plaza office, was honored by his patients for his commitment commit-ment to excellence in care of the children of our community. commu-nity. Dr. Wynn has become a very important member of our community. He is thought of by his many grateful patients and their parents not only as a kind and caring Doctor that goes the second mile in insuring their children's health and well being, but also as a friend and trusted confidant. confi-dant. . He is an avid fly fisherman, fisher-man, and has served as a scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Wynn, his wife Karen and three children reside in Orem. Devone Burton first UVSC student to be accepted to U of U medical school For one Utah Valley State College biology student, a medical med-ical school matriculation letter that came two weeks ago is a dream come true. But he's not the only one ecstatic about it. It's, also a dream come true for the UVSC Biology Department. Devone Burton will be the first biology graduate gradu-ate to represent UVSC at the University of Utah. "We've had a baccalaureate biology degree for four years now, and we've (had) a large number of students accepted to first-rate medical and dental schools across the country," said Bob Robbins, biology professor pro-fessor and departmental director direc-tor of undergraduate studies at UVSC. "But Devone is the first biology major to be accepted at the University of Utah medical school." UVSC students have been accepted to myriad prestigious schools across the country, including Harvard, Columbia, UCLA and Iowa, but because of the extreme local competition, Robbins said earning a place in the U's program is a "tough nut to crack." UVSC has had one graduate from the History Department matriculated into the medical school before, but UVSC biology grads have traditionally tra-ditionally had a harder time finding acceptance in Utah. The biology undergraduate degree at UVSC provides all the courses medical school-hopefuls school-hopefuls need to take. "All our students who have taken the medical tests have done very well on those exams and practically prac-tically all of our students that have applied for medical, dental, den-tal, pharmacy or optometry programs have been accepted at more than one school," Robbins said. "Not only do we have the complete curriculum here, but it's also a high-quality rigorous curriculum that makes our students competitive." competi-tive." Burton said UVSC prepared him well for one main application applica-tion of his education the Medical College Admissions Test. Additionally, "my UVSC education has given me a basis ' for the classes I will be taking up there," he said. Burton's first choice was the University of Utah, but he also applied at Creighton University and the University of Iowa. Although Burton felt better about the interviews at Creighton ancL Iowa, he was accepted as only an alternate at both. "It's exciting to be the first person to get in to the University of Utah's program," Burton said. "I've always liked being a tutor, and now a lot of people are asking me how to apply to medical schools. Few have applied from UVSC, but I'm happy to say the number of people applying is growing." Burton, 24, hopes to be an orthopedic surgeon or a genetics genet-ics counselor. A native of Upalco, Utah, he said when he read his acceptance letter, he "just couldn't believe it. It was euphoric." ...... , , .... r We have a nice selection of Sofas, Loveseats, Serta & Tempur-Pedic Mattresses Jti Li. I I - j - "mPUR-PEDIC ' I ' PRESSURE RELIEVING J SWEDISH MArTRESS AND PILLOW " " t NASA designed, space age, " f luutf't 1 1 yeightless sleep systems. pS-J'l You'll Love These Beds! Wt MAKE rHtWiO! Socomforn,bl7'youll MVQ S OlCCD feel the difference the f moment you lie down. C llTS T ' . J 330 South Main I rv,w,-. Pleasant Grove UT'foJ 785-2221 1 V ? i Undr Timpanogos Green The Secret Garde Hwm Hieh School's snrine nrndimu V. O M. M --HUj "The Secret Garden," directed by Syd, Riggs, will be performed in the school auditorium April 2 through April 8 onoi There is a Secret Garden in my mind, Surrounded by an ivy wall, that twined To capture all the lavish life within. In righteous riot, flowers, blessed with Had garlanded the earth. A cherubim Of stone beheld the technicolored plumes m -m A a 1 1 ,i Ana smiled, a sireamiei, spiasmng in the earth Baptized her seeds and gave the garden birth, The garden Lily tended as her Eden: The place where Lily's spirit could be freed in. Too soon, the winter came to Lily's garden, Too soon, the cherubim would beg her pardon The pall of death fell on the lovely Lily. Her garden, too, was growing only grief. The meadowlarks were still. The nights were chilN And even spring could proffer no relief. The garden, then, was locked. Green vines soon 4 The rustic door and all, that Lily did. The only legacy she left was one: A sad and sickly lad, her only son. His father's cause was lost (or so it seemed.) And Colin's life, outside, he only dreamed. How could a bed-fast boy get up and walk? How could he play? What could a spritely girl. Like Mary Lennox, do with all her talk? To ambulate, and even make him whirl? Emboldened by her spirits and her song, She believes love can make him well and strong Together, then, they seek the lovely light, That warms the world and makes their future A wheelchair ride for Colin in the sun, Reveals a world, where living can be done! His mother's garden, hid by ivy walls, And locked behind an unforgiving gate, To Mary and to Colin clearly calls: Too long the Secret Garden had to wait! As if by magic, Mary finds the key, And opens up the gate for them to see. No Eden meets their eyes. A pall of gloom Now hovers in that tawdry garden room. 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