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Show Page A4 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, I'tah, Sunday, February 11, 19 Obituaries Fred Ralph Johnston George A. James George Allen James, age 75, of Provo, died February 8, 1996. at the LDS Salt Lake City. He was born October 3, 1920 in Utah to Pfqvo ClaYence and James. He' married Barbara Selrnan in Meiquite, Nevada on July 16, 1947. Peorge received his education in the Provo City Schrtols. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Philippines. He retired from Union Pacific Rail Road in 1978 after 37 years of service. He was an avid fisherman. He was an active member of the LDS Ciurch. ' .Ht is survived by his wife Barbara S. Jame of Provo; four sons, Lonie A. (Leah) James of Provo; Terry A. (Sandra) James of Imperial, MO; Kurt G. (Glertda) James of Bonham, TX; and Kim R. (Shauna) James of Ft. Collins, COi'eight grandchildren and eight great He was preceded in grandchildren. deafh by a brother, Norman James. Cjraveside services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 2 p.m. at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 S. State Street Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Monday evening, from 6 to 8 p,rn.or Tuesday afternoon, at the Mortuary, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Full rites will be accorded by the VFW District 4. Hos-ptOl-- Cele-nf$tfie- lJ mil-itu- Ralph Johnston, age 72, passed in away Monday February 5, 19 Cedar City, Utah. He was born October 13. 19-1- Brigham City, Utah, a son of Lord Waldermer Johnston and Rachel Bowden. He married Janice Brun-so- n on January 28, 1945. They later divorced. He married Doris Harvey on July 5. 1955. later They divorced. He remarried Janice Johnston on September 18, 1981. Dad was a lifelong Trucker. He started driving truck when he was 17 to help support his mother and himself. He hauled and cut Cedar posts, Christmas trees and pine poles. He is survived by two daughters and three sons; Mrs. Patty (Dick) Brian of Richfield, Utah. Cathy Brian of Cedar City, Utah. Brent R. Johnston of Ruth, Nevada, Duane Johnston of Ogden, Utah, Mark (Mary) Johnston of Tremon-ton- , Utah; one sister; Mrs. Ruth (Cliff) Huggins of Brigham City, Utah and 16 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, five sisters, and son Steve, and a daughter Marri-ann- Lucile M. Johnson 78, died February 8, Henry and Marion Gibby Andrews Mcfipnald. Married Jesse Eugene 29, 1935 in Heber City, Utah. :djed August 6, 1983. raised and attended schools in Heber City. Lived in Elko Nevada for the past 10 years. Retired from Balkamp. Survived by children: Dwaine & Joyce Jvjinson, Pleasant Grove; William Dale ry She-was Graveside services were held Saturday February 10, 1996 at Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Berg Mortuary, Provo. Johnson, Heber City; Sharlene & Bill Leahy and Karen Cortez, Elko, Nevada; Brothers: Dean McDonald, Ogden; Cal McDonald, Santa Maria, California. 16 Grandchildren, 25 I Grandchild Preceded in death by a Son, Neil Johnson, a Grandson, Bill Leahy and a Great- - Grandson. Funeral services Tuesday :00 A.M. at Olpin Mortuary, Heber City, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial Heber City Cemetery. Great-Grea- t- 1 Russell B' Hicken Russell B' Hicken, age 81, of Provo, February 7, 1996, at his home in PrJ)vo. He was born June I, 1914, in Pipit City, Utah to JVrfm Ernest and Lna Elizabeth BCxkI Hicken. He Wilma mjrried Mjirie Grimshaw ; did - (Jrf September r,&8, in the 13, St. George LDS Temple. Russell graduated from Wasatch flteh School, in fleter City in 1934. Attended BAC in J"Jdar City. BYU. and graduated from Utih Stale Agricultural College in Lflgan 1942. Served in the U.S. Army in in the Medics as a Lab WJJV II. 1944-4Technician in Okinawa. He served a ike mission from 1957-5Served as a Y&rd Clerk to four bishops, served as Counselor in Bishopric, High Priest GftHip Leader. Served as a Temple wrker in the Provo Temple for four jinars. Served on the District Round able Committee, served as Cubmaster Hpf three packs at the same time, received Provo Peak Award and Silver dfuver, Philmont trained. Jlillowing military service, he worked 9. I Inez McEwan Selrnan died Thursday, in Lodi, California at January 25, the age of 87. She was born November 16. 1908. in Orem. Utah to Dean McE- wan and Emily Mecham McEwan. She received her education in Orem schools. She married Abner Selrnan December 4. 1929. in Heber City. Utah. He died May 25, 1985. Inez worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years. She worked at hospitals in Provo, Utah; Burley, Idaho; and Jackson, California. She and her family moved from Burley, Idaho to Jackson, California in 1956, where she retired from Amador County Hospital in 1976. Inez loved life, loved her family, and loved the San Francisco Giants. She had a great sense of humor and was always a joy to be with. She is survived by her son, Ralph Selrnan of Toulumne. California; daughters: Dixie Miller, San Bernardino, California; Dolores Grace, Shingle Springs, California; Shana Kilday, San Jose. California; Ann Cloward, Ogden; a sister. Amy Fowers, Orem; a brother, Marvin McEwan, Provo; 13 grandchildren; 22 and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, a sister, and four brothers. Services were held January 29, 1996, in Cartnichael, California; burial was at Fair Oaks Cemetery in Fair Oaks, 19, e. Lucile M. Johnson 1996 at her home in Elko, Nevada. Born March 25. 1917 in HeberCity to William - in 4 Leona Broderick Inez McEwan Selrnan Fred on the BYU Farm with his father. Joined Health Dept. in 1953, retired in 1976. Enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping trips with his family. He was an avid gardener and neighborhood handy man. Russell is survived by his wife Wilma of Provo; three sons and two daughters: Robert Russell of Provo; Steven Val (Anita) of Brigham City; James Bruce (Angie) of Provo; Joyce Ann Harris (Donald) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Julie Deschamps (Gordon) of Payson; one brother and one sister, Clyde Hicken of Spanish Fork and Alta Allred of Malta, Idaho; 22 grandchildren He was preand 5 ceded in death by his parents, two sons, Kim and Tim Hicken, two brothers and two sisters: Ray Hicken, Tracy Hicken, Grace Mills and Florence Thomas. Funeral services will be held Monday, a.m., at the PioFebruary 12, 1996, at neer Park Ward Chapel, 610 W 300 South, Provo. Friends may call the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Sunday evening, from 8 p.m., or Monday morning, at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to your ward missionary fund. City-Count- y 1 6-- Capitol Hill exhibit showcases women 4 Grace Powell Markham Blanchard Grace Powell Markham Blanchard, 9, 1996. in 93, died February Springville, Utah. She was bom in Lehi, Utah on August 23, 1902 to James Thomas and Annie Wilson Jackson Powell. She married Carl Markham who later died. She Ira married Edward Blanchard in Elko, Nevada in December of 1966. He died in 1984. She worked at the Utah State Hospital for many years. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She is survived by three stepchildren, of Wayne and Delora Blanchard Springville, Utah, Margaret and Norman Lundell of West Valley, Utah, Judy and Reed Barker of Corvalis, Oregon; 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; one brother William Powell of Logan, Utah, and one sister Klea Hales of Boise, Idaho. She was preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 1996, at 10 AM in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel, 2 E 200 S, Springville, Utah. Friends may call at the Mortuary an hour prior to the services. Place of burial pending. 1 1 Laird Leona Broderick Laird, 78, wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died at Mesa. Arizona, February 5, 1996. Leona had lived in Eureka and Dugway previously. Leona was bom August 20, 1917, at Delta, Utah, a daughter of Alfred Leonard and Virgie Searle Broderick. She married John Laird Hamilton -October 12. 1937, I M at Salt Lake City, Utah. He died January 16, 1986. She was a homemaker. Member and Past President of the Ladies of Elks at Eureka. Active in the Dugway Women's Club. She enjoyed her many friends. She loved dancing. Graduate of Tintic High School. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Sharon) Peterson, Grand Junction, Colorado; Mrs. Chuck (Coli) Egan, Mesa, Arizona: two grandchildren and five two brothers and four sisters: Ladd Broderick, Ogden; Dean Broderick, and Mrs. Bruce (Betty) Black, both of Orem; Mrs. Hy (Tola) Newman and Mrs. Max (Maggie) Kay, both of Salt Lake City; Erma B. Gour-leEureka. Preceded in death by two brothers. Cloy and Arlo Broderick, two sisters. Lila Anderson and Elnora Broderick. Services will be conducted on Mona.m. at the day, February 12, 1996, at 711 at Eureka. Tintic Elks Lodge Friends may call Sunday evening from 8 p.m. at Holladay Hills Funeral Home, 66 S 300 East, Santaquin, and an hour prior to services Monday at the Lodge Eureka. The family suggests donations to the Alzheimers Association. 370 W 500 North, Orem. Utah 84057. a V y, 1 1 7-- uora Bee Bailey Leora Vee Hansen Bailey, age 84, passed away February 8, 1996 in Nephi, Utah. She was born August 27, 1911 in Fountain Green, Utah to Andrew Frank and Vera Sorensen Hansen. She married Kennetii B ulcy. He died May 11, 1981. She v as a member of The Church of Saints. She Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y and doing loved her grandchildren handiwork. Survived by one son and one daughter. Perry (Marlene) Bailey; Sr. of Wilbaux, Montana; Faun (William) Lofgun of Nephi; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Garrett. a.m. Funeral services will be held at Monday, February 12, 1996 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial in the Vine Buff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah. 1 1 Glen R. "Bob" Baker Our Beloved Hjisband, Fatherj & Grandfather Glenf Robert "Bob" Baker died Feb. 9. 1996: Born Feb. 28, 1928 in Provo, Utah to Glen Wilford and Mayme Jones Baker. Married Joanna Gail Pike May 27, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a memM. ber of the LDS Church having in five served Bishoprics, on the High Council and many other leadership positions. He was an Engineer with By SHEILA SANCHEZ The Daily Herald An exhibit featuring the contributions and accomplishments of Utah women is coming to Capitol Hill Monday. The display, sponsored by the Utah League of Women Voters and other organizations, describes how Utah women gained the right to vote about 25 years before women in the rest of the country, exercising the unique privilege from 1870 to 1886. Other events highlighted are the organizing of the Utah League of Women Voters in 1919 in the Salt Lake groups. Georgia Yardley Barker, of the Utah League of Women Voters, said the exhibit is scheduled to run at the Capitol but because of Rotunda Feb. vandalism in previous sites, she's concerned about whether sufficient security exists at the building. Barker said the story of Utah women and politics has been a silent one. "They were proud of being able to vote in 1870, and 12-2- 0, some ran for public office, although they were declared unqualified because of their gender," she said. "They were articulate, and educated on the issues. They d, men . f,i improved their presence in.ibd Utah House of Representatives," with two in 1896 and 14 in 1996. That means there are only;' 15 women out of 104 Utah lawmakers' who serve in the Legislature. ;: concerned 8 that also She's only percent of county commissioners the state are women and that 33 e percent of school board members-ar: women. She also said the 1995 election ; resulted in fewer elected women at' the municipal level with 17 percent elected in 1996, compared, to? ' 20 percent elected in 1994. Provo board is seekind input on middle school! " for! time, Adequate preparation teachers, the needs of teachers who currently have extendeddn-- ! tracts and would no longer be on ' seventh- - and By BRANDY VOGEL The Daily Herald The Provo School Board held a special meeting Friday night to hear a report on middle school housing options and to receive input from staff members and the public as to which decision would be the best for everyone. The report included information collected from a literature review student characterisof sixth-grad- e tics, an analysis of the staffing and equipment needs, projected student demographics for the next six visits to middle years and on-sischools throughout Utah. te and weaknesses Advantages Mountain Bell for 29 years. He loved his family and garden. Survived by his wife of American Fork 2 sons and I daughter Blair & (Connie) of American Fork; Kent & (Lola) of Riverside, Ut; Mrs. Clark (Sharon) Mills of Cleveland, Ut. ; 12 grandchildren and I brother David J. Baker of Salt Lake City. Funeral Services will be Tuesday Feb. 13. at II a.m. in the American Fork 3rd Ward 700 No. 350 West. Friends may call at Anderson & Sons Mortuary 49 East 100 North on Monday 6 to 8 p.m. hour prior to serand at the church vices. Burial in American Fork Cemetery. Special thanks for the staff at Utah Valley Hospital. and various Tabernacle women who have made a difference in politics and communities at the national, state and local level, including some elected officials. The exhibit is funded by different organizations and private knew the importance of supporting and strengthening one another.", , The exhibit features the firjf women from Kanab, who as arjtog in 1912 were nominated to replace their husbands, winning the etee tion to everyone's surprise. The-woprohibited livestock Jrbml running loose in the town, baaaeJ.. gambling and built a flood prfit&J tion dike, among other things,X5 The display also features Ut many firsts for women, such Grace Stratton Airey, who was the first woman to serve in the $a1 .,. , House of Representatives. Barker is hoping the pr$3(, will help inspire other women-intdpolitical action. In 1896, Utah had one woman; Martha Hughes state senator Cannon. In 1996, Utah still ha Miiha one woman state senator ' M. Peterson, Valley. ;, Barker said women havef were noted on each of the three possible options considered for a decision. The options include three seventh- to eighth-grad- e schools; two seventh- - to eighth-grad- e schools and a sixth-grad- e center, or three sixth-- , -- ; By TIFFANY STEWART .;: The Daily Herald jJiAt the opening of Friday night's of Love Let- William Devane and san Sullivan, one of the inders of the Provo Theatre (JSmpany. Richard Hill, expressed iw tumuuiiy m grauiuuc iu a van- t?2 a people. -- Arhong those he thanked was Michael D. Parry of Mike Parry Construction, whose company labor and materials to the wtfiipjmy's new theater and who uj)irdinated "hundreds of contraand suppliers." ctus 0e also thanked al Killian of The pesign Group and Dr. Sheril V. Hill. Lynn Frost, another thunder and the theater company's U$ic director, thanked the of the building that will tjthe'ater and home to the compa-i- j He also thanked Novell, Inc., wfiicb na(l' he said, made a dona-tj3v$25,000 to the Provo earlier in the week. also noted their apprecia-tlbj- v for the community's support oyne theater company's efforts to rniDclel and open their theater. tiefit performance anony-r2udon- or hey proceeds from the perfor-rpirp- e of Love Letters will go to tjutsbund and lighting equipment XljeC ff S thfe theater. announced that the theater ooCnipany's first full season would in pn Apni i witn a gala perror- of Joseph find the Amazing rthiilcolor Dreamcoat. That pro- i will through May 11. tickets at Smith Tix on Marc'; i jpahale Titill expressed his gratitude :o QeTvJiae and Sullivan for not only f Kfc&jtJng their performances but 3-ji- 4irftr paying for their own trans-ppttafi- to Utah. Following his remarks Devane Melissa anfl Sullivan portrayed and Andrew, two friends who write love letters to each other throughout their lives. The play reveals the depth of their love for each other and much about the characters themselves. It also comments on the power of the written word and amazing," she said. "And the performance was great, I really think they are two of the best actors." Hill agreed with Walker. "The community response to this one event has been unbelievable." Ron Clark, who has assisted the ' audience members. Committee members and thej school board plan on holding several meetings to inform the public of the ' options before they reach a decision. Meetings are scheduled at1. Joaquin and Timpanogos on Mon- - j . ; especially writing. At one point Devane's character comments that he likes communicating with Sullivan by letter because writing letters is a way of presenting yourself in the very best light to another person. The performance was well received. Afterward Devane said he enjoyed the performance and appreciated the rapport he had audience. The audience also seemed to have a good time. One audience member said that she really enjoyed the play. "It was a good play," said Jerry ne Turnbull of Orem. "But what I really liked was how Susan Sullivan really got into her part and made her character live." Mike Parry and his wife, Debi, also said they enjoyed the play. When asked why he became involved with helping the Provo Theatre Company he said, "I really appreciate what the community has done for me and my family. It is a wonderful project." He also noted that he felt it was the suppliers and other contractors that really deserved the credit. Leslie Walker, a member of the tkV-ecompany's board of trustees, said that they were thrilled with the community's support. "It's been with r the theater company, said he felt that trie play was something that everyone could relate to ber msc it portrays so many different stages of life. He called the performance "intensely professional' and a "rare treat." Sam C'iiidon, a member of the company's board of trustees and a also said he noted musician, enjoyed the performance, saying that it as very professionally done. "That was some serious theater tonight," he said. He also noted that having a professional community theater company in Provi. us a "great thing for the quality of life in Utah Valley." f EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 3 p.m. day before publication. If sent by modem, 8:30 s.m. day of publication. Photo deadlines same is above. A excluding plsnts. Feb Only. 435 south Geneva Rd, . Orem rx lVfirrrm 225-435- and' Canyon Crest, Franklin Grandview on Thursday. All public meetings will begin at 7 p.m., except for Grandviw which will begin at 6 p.m. " We are now In our 101st year in the ' :. i monument business. : Our experience means ' you get quality, beauty and value in., memorials for your , , loved ones. , I torn i too Am t kn I idt3ij.uiwiiw -- " - . 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