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Show lice broki t-$80Wa.st or retail' yj 3i I Obituaries Additional obituary on page 1 1 La Rue Spratley Gaisford ids of (L Funeral services for La 've. cue Spratley Gaisford, f $50 .American nool. 'ork's old- .W (J !" , : " ' V . - y woman esident, )m a n be Sat- l r a a y , l larch 8, at 1:00 a.m. the isrjert mencan ft: "ork Stake constru 'enter 40 South Center. Mrs. Gaisford died of nat-food nat-food ra causes Monday, March iHeaSr' in PaySOn-duedaHv PaySOn-duedaHv La Rue sPratley Gais" Vd was born May 30, 1899, nortW James E" and Laura 'ager Spratley, the third of outhwest ve dau&hters- Her lonS nd productive life spanned iree centuries and she was valiant survivor. She attended schools in jnerican Fork and was roud to be the oldest living raduate of American Fork romjWigh School as they cele- v , rated their Centennial last fall. outth'11 e ved 011 e same -.-n a lock most of her life, grow- ig up in the home now ntandDis,cupied by Shirley Allen, p meets aig South Center) and in the cond Thaisford family home at 52 mtJ- est First South. She was 311(1 ca?fateful for the many On Mi'lVentions which came dur-5alisbuiytlg dur-5alisbuiytlg her lifetime. Early's cc She married Charles "JimtheEjseph Gaisford on April is a sw-9; 1919. Their marriage the strei:as later solemnized in the therthairovo LDS Temple. They said SaB'ade their first home in re infortiingham Canyon, where he librarjr husband was a mine lease cor.ectrician. They lived for Grove Lbveral years in Carbon ounty before returning to -merican Fork to make leir permanent home, j La Rue was an active ember of the Church of ;sus Christ of Latter-day lints. She served in the elief Society in the origi-il origi-il Second Ward for more lan 20 years. She was still ;rving as a Visiting 2acher when she was 99 ;ars old. i In May 1899, American )rk comprised one single ard and was part of Alpine ;ake, which included all orth Utah County, illiam McKinley was -esident; Heber M. Wells, tah's first state governor, as in the statehouse. ayor Thomas B. Parker esided over American rk city council. Utah had come the 45th state only ree years earlier. ! La Rue and her sisters ijoyed reading, sewing, id when they were old tough - dancinsr on the ring floor of the Apollo jpjjj all. The chore she hated ost as a child was catch- g cnicKens, which were ;d at the legs, placed in a lall coaster wagon and aded for items such as ur or sugar at the Ameri-n Ameri-n Fork Co-op, on the cor-r cor-r of Church and Main reet. : Her first work experience is as a "hired girl" to the mes Clark and the Dr. P. i Milestone entries, including weddings, missionaries and other announcements must be turned in to the paper by Mondav nt 0 n m , . - r of the week you the M. Kelly families. She attended Harrington and the original Forbes schools and graduated from Eighth Grade at the newly completed com-pleted American Fork High School in May 1913. This was considered a "good" education for the times and few students continued through to complete high school. She has always enjoyed handwork, completing many beautiful items of quilting, knitting, crocheting, crochet-ing, and tatting for her own home and as gifts for family and friends throughout her life. A gifted quilter, she has made quilts for her children, chil-dren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Legally blind since 1975, she continued to make beautiful crocheted baby shawls for numerous great-great-grandchildren, as well as donating many to the gift shop at the Parker, Arizona hospital. She has traveled extensively with her husband and each of her children. The Gaisfords had a summer cabin at Strawberry for more than 25 years, hosting frequent family fishing outings. She also took many trips with the American Fork Senior Citizens as they journeyed to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California; the Date Festival, in Indio, California, Cal-ifornia, the San Diego Zoo and into Mexico. She also went with the Senior Citizens Citi-zens when they visited the World's Fair in Vancouver and the Black Hills in the Dakotas. Following her husband's death, April 12, 1966, she worked part time for 10 years at Durfey Cleaners. The Gaisfords are the parents of four children, Ruth G. Rothe-Wightmari, Paysori; James L. Gaisford, who died in 1979; Betty G. Spencer and Laura G. Ritcha, both American Fork, 12 grandchildren and many great and great, great grandchildren. Mrs. Gaisford credited her good health to a positive attitude, daily exercise and good genes. She was hospitalized hospi-talized only once in her life, after a fall last July 22, when she broke her hip, requiring surgery. She had lived in her own . home until she was 100, , spending the winters in ; Parker, Arizona, with Laura and summers with her daughter Ruth, in Payson. Survivors include her three daughters, 12 grandchildren, grand-children, 38 great-grandchildren; and 48 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, hus-band, son, and three grandchildren; grand-children; four sisters. Friends may call at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, Mortu-ary, 49 East 100 North, Friday, Fri-day, 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church from 9:30 to 10:20 prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Wake up feeling rested! rnm-PEDIC on tTi L F PRESSURE RELIEVING kT SWEDISH MATTRESS AND PILLOW NASA technology has contributed to America's best sleeping system. Try it today! ASIs-ed's Sleep Center 7i the ACE Hardware building 785-222 1 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 330 .'S Allan Richard Merrill, 73, passed away February 19, 2003 surrounded by his loving lov-ing family. He was born August 27, 1929, in O g d e n , Utah, to William f Paul and Susan Jacobs Merrill. He married Lynn McGuffin-Mueller in 1955 in Paris, France, and was sealed in the LDS Logan Temple that same year. After graduating from Preston High School in 1947, Allan got a business degree from Utah State and a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma. He was a career officer in the U.S. Air Force. As an active member of the LDS Church, he served as a missionary mis-sionary in the Western States Mission, 1948-1950. Roy Wendell May Roy Wendell May, 62, died Feb. 27, 2003, in American Amer-ican Fork. He was b o r n August 29, 1940 in Rupert, Idaho, to Richard Melvin and Madge Lar son May. He married Linda Gay Johnson May 28, 1966 in Paul, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple Dec. 17, 1997. He liked the old west, and loved his motorcycles. He loved the military and his service in it, and was proud of his son's service as well. He loved being a Dairyman. Floy M. Taylor : Floy M. Taylor, 86, of Pleasant Grove passed aw ay Wednesday, Wednes-day, ; Feb. 26, 2003. He was born j January Janu-ary 1 22, 1917;, in Freedom, Utah, to Norman Lee and Elsie Lavina Christinsen Taylor. He married mar-ried Lola Carson on May 27, 1944, in Los Angeles. Their marriage was later solemnized solem-nized in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Floy grew up in Sanpete County and graduated from Moroni High School, Snow College, and received his B. S. Degree in Sociology from BYU. He later received a Masters Degree in Sociology Sociolo-gy from the University of Call 756-7669 or 373-5050 to place a classified ad SOUTH MAIN PL. GROVE He was an ordinance worker work-er in the Mount Timpano-gos Timpano-gos Temple. He and his wife, Lynn, worked the open house of the Nauvoo Temple and were two of the first workers to serve in that temple. Allan was widely known for his fishing prowess and loved to be in the great outdoors. Allan is survived by his wife Lynn, children: John Merrill, Kelly (Elaine) Merrill, Mer-rill, Kim (Tod) Comin, JoAn-na JoAn-na (Fred) Woods, Carolyn (Paul) Messer and Marriner Merrill. He is also survived by brothers D. Kenneth Merrill and W. Paul Merrill; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded Pre-ceded in death by older brother Gordon Merrill. Funeral services were held Feb. 22, 2003, at the Lehi First Ward. Interment followed at Lehi City Cemetery. Ceme-tery. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. He is survived by his wife, Linda, American Fork; two sons and two daughters: daugh-ters: Terri (Martin) Stephens, North Salt Lake; Shelli Erickson, American Fork; Byron (April) May, Cedar Valley; Kevin (Sara) May; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Steven May, Bountiful; Boun-tiful; and sister, DeEtte Vansant, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stanley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the American Fork 18th Ward, 381 South 300 East, where friends may call from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services. Burial is in American Ameri-can Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary. Utah. Floy enlisted in the Marine Corp in April 1942, serving in the South Pacific and was honorably honor-ably discharged dis-charged as a First L i e u -tenant. Floy worked for the state of Utah as a social worker and retired as Director of Region Three after 36 years of service. He will be remembered as an I 'isFsT'rrt: 1500 Square Feet per Unit 3 Large Offices 1 Conference Room Large Breakroom 2 Storage Closets Beautifully Finished Fully Landscaped Computer Network Ready Space Available New Utah - Stanley D. Roberts Stanley Dee Roberts, 93, beloved husband of Madge M u n k Roberts, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, in American Fork UT. A lifetime of service earned him the love and deep respect of his family, friends, and community. He was born Sep 12, 1909, sixth son of Marion Howard and Rhoda May Goodrich Roberts. His mother died when he was 16 months old. His father married Mamie Gagon who helped raise Stan, his five brothers, and their five children. chil-dren. At 13, due to his father's illness and the economic eco-nomic depression, the family fami-ly moved to Price, UT where Stan cared for himself working at various jobs. At Carbon High he excelled at basketball and football, graduating in 1929. He completed studies at National Electrical School in Los Angeles. Returning home he was employed by UP&L. Later he established several businesses busi-nesses in partnership with family members, notably, Roberts & Munk Ice and Roberts Mfg. Inc. He married his eternal sweetheart Madge, June 28, 1934, in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they raised eight children, two foster sons, and Madge's brothers, Howard and Fred, while enjoying 68 years of marriage. At the time of Stan's death they have 56 grandchildren, 86 great advocate to those less fortunate. fortu-nate. " Floy was an active member mem-ber of the LDS Church having hav-ing served in many positions posi-tions including Bishopric and Stake High Counselor. He is survived by his daughters: Helen Taylor, Christine Taylor, Marilyn (Don) Sorenson, Mahdy (Jason) Parry, all of Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove; grandchildren: Jordan, Justin, Jamie, . Brooklyn, and Kobe; and his sister, Edna Coates, Moroni. His wife, Lola, three brothers broth-ers and four sisters preced Q AM 1 J"i Eagle pt Rock 802 fast Bambrgr Drlv American Fork, ,;vV:..U:,- : ; 7" T . p " TFT li ill . 4 For Sale or Leasing Information Shirl LeBaron (801) 756-6288 shirllebaron.com Thursday, March 6, 2003 - Page 9 grandchildren and best guess four on the way. Stan's life was exemplified by service to others. He served six years as Utah County Commissioner. He joyously served in the LDS Church as Home Teacher, Bishop, Counselor in Alpine Stake Presidency, first President Pres-ident of the American Fork Stake, President of the Arizona Ari-zona Holbrook Mission, first President of the New Mexico Mexi-co Albuquerque Mission. He served as Stake Patriarch 22 years and Temple Worker Work-er and Sealer 26 years. Beginning at age 13, continuing con-tinuing for 78 years, Stan cultivated a large and productive pro-ductive garden providing delicious fruits and vegetables vegeta-bles for family and neighbors. neigh-bors. He enjoyed the outdoors out-doors and all sports. He is survived by his wife Madge, sister, Sylvia(LeRoy)Gull, Phoenix; children and spouses Carol (Harlo) Beck-strand, Beck-strand, Woodland Hills; Kent (Karen), Brent (Patricia), (Patri-cia), and Fred (Marianne) Roberts of American Fork; LaRae (Brent) Child, Bountiful; Boun-tiful; LaRee (Roger) Gillespie, Gille-spie, Houston; Clark (Barbara) (Bar-bara) Roberts, Lindon; Merrill Mer-rill (Polly) Roberts, American Ameri-can Fork; foster sons, Arthur (Emily) Allison, Farmington NM; Richard Nelson, Phoenix. Stan's parents, par-ents, and siblings Marion, Evan, Emil, Howard, Carl, Homer, Rhoda, Alice (Don) Scott, Flora (Jack) Judkins, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday, Tues-day, March 4. Interment American Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary. ed him in death. "Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, 2003, in the Garden Sixth Ward Chapel, Pleasant Grove. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Ceme-tery. District TV of the Veterans Veter-ans of Foreign Wars conducted con-ducted military rites. Our Father was a man of few words, with a fine mind,! and a keen intellect, thorough thor-ough and dependable in the discharge of his duties. We; love you Dad! ; Utah |