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Show New Utah - Wednesday, December 5, 2001 - Page 14 Chevrolet picks Pedersen as Olympic torchbearer Gene Harvey Chevrolet, in American Fork, has selected select-ed Herschel Pedersen, a long time resident of American Fork, to participate in the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay as an Olympic Torchbearer. Pedersen will carry the Olympic Flame on February 5th when the Olympic Torch Relay comes to American Fork. Pedersen, raised in the Salt Lake Valley, moved to American Fork after graduating gradu-ating from BYU in 1956, where he starred at center on the BYU Basketball team. Pedersen was All Conference for two years and was named to the All America third team in his final year playing basketball at BYU. While still at BYU Pedersen married Shirley Falsley and after graduating from BYU in 1956, he and his new bride, moved to American Fork where they built a home, raised nine children "all boys except that last eight," he likes to say. The Pedersens now have 44 grandchildren. Upon graduation at BYU, Pedersen worked in management manage-ment for 31 years at Geneva Steel, serving many years as general foreman of the blast furnace operations. Upon leaving Geneva Steel, Pedersen has been on a full time mission of one sort or another for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving with his wife in Denmark and as mission president of the Auckland New Zealand Mission. Pedersen was a counselor in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple Presidency from before the dedication up until last year. He now serves as a sealer at the temple. Well known also for his enthusiasm and his sense of humor, Pedersen claims he doesn't know why he was chosen to be an Olympic Torch Relay Torchbearer, refusing to qualify himself any further except by stating, stat-ing, "I have no political record and no criminal record!" But residents around the north part of Utah Valley, are quick to point out that Pedersen certainly exemplifies exempli-fies the Olympic Spirit by making an everyday positive contribution to the community commu-nity and by being an inspiration inspira-tion to all who have become acquainted with him. Chevrolet and its network of dealers across the country will share the stories of individuals indi-viduals like Pedersen, as they prepare to help carry the Olympic Flame on its 46-state, 46-state, 65-day, 13,500-mile cross-country journey to Salt Lake City. Chevrolet is a presenting pre-senting sponsor of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay, which begins on December 4, 2001 in Atlanta. The men and women nominated and selected as Olympic torchbearers have made a difference by inspiriting inspir-iting others, overcoming adversity, serving their community com-munity in an exemplary manner and embodying the Olympic Spirit in their everyday lives. A total of 3505 torchbearers were chose through Chevrolet's program. "Gene Harvey Chevrolet is honored to have an opportunity oppor-tunity to salute the achievements achieve-ments and share the example exam-ple of local residents, like Herschel Pedersen, by selected select-ed them to carry the Olympic flame." said Ron Harvey, president and general manager man-ager of Gene Harvey Chevrolet. llplpli llllfl .liiii I 0 hi n i i i ii 1 1 ii i nniTi"ir"7" Instant Blood Sugar Results Diabetic Teaching Lab Work Assistance with Insulin Injections air r-t TDW C 225-0990 A'PlUS 'Komt Care .mm m Courtesy photos Above: Herschel Pedersen is shown here pictured with iis wife, Shirley. Left: Pedersen was a starting start-ing center for the BYU basketball team in the 1950s. Celebrating: Jesus Christ the KEY to Christmas! Special giveaways, programs and music during the Christmas season. Listen and win! For a schedule of special events, visit our web site-www.keyy.com site-www.keyy.com or call 374-S210 More obituaries on Page 15 Obituaries Max J. Smith Max James Smith, 70, passed away December 1, 2001. He was born July 13, 1931 to Adelbert and Delia Doyle Smith. He married Connie Moselle Robinson January 12, 1953 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from American Fork High School where he enjoyed playing basketball. He was selected for the All-State Basketball team main five players from all the high schools in Utah in 1949. He later attended Carbon College where he was selected for the All Conference League in basketball. bas-ketball. In addition to basketball, bas-ketball, he is an avid fisherman. fisher-man. He also attended Brigham Young University. Max served in the United States Marine Corps for three years. During this time he served for 13 months in Korea during the w ; Korean War. He was employed by Meadow Gold Dairies, a custodian for the LDS Church, and a delivery deliv-ery man for the Lehi Roller Mills. Max was a very active member of the LDS Church, and was very disciplined in Book of Mormon study. He was always very eager to share his knowledge of the scriptures scrip-tures with family and others. oth-ers. He served in many church callings, teaching Primary, Sunday School and being involved for many years in the Church Athletic Program. He was always eager to teach young boys how to play basketball. He also served in the Presidency of the Sunday School at the Utah State Developmental Center, where he showed love and concern for the children there. Among all of these accomplishments, Max considered con-sidered his eight children to be his greatest. He is survived by his wife, Connie Moselle Robinson Smith and eight children: Rebecca Smith (Thomas) Adams, Deerfield, Illinois; Harold Max (Hayli) Smith, American Fork; Kathleen Smith (Dennis) Gauger, Alpine; Robyn Smith (Karl) Healey, Orang'eville, Utah; Daniel Robinson (Jennifer) Smith, Highland; David Robinson (Kami) Smith, Riverton, Utah; Sara Smith (Joseph) Swallow, Riverside, California; Emily Smith, American Fork; Three brothers: Doyle (Reva) Smith, American Fork; Ronald (Lou Jeanne) Smith, American Fork; Ralph (Gladys) Smith, Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Doris (Loran) Cook, Orem, Utah; and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork East Stake Center 825 East 500 North. Friends may call from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. MAYBE I CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY ON IT." SEE US ABOUT A NEW HOME DISCOUNT ON YOUR INSURANCE. Jo Ann Adams 52 E. Main Suite 1 Am. 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