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Show ? A4 Vernal Express Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Obituaries Stewart Day Tanner W. Clive Gurr W. Clive Gurr, age 86, beloved husband, brother, grandfather and friend died March 28, 2003 at his home in Vernal. He is survived by his wife Mary A. Gurr, of Vernal, daughters: Nancy G. (Dan) Roberts of Stanton, Neb., Lois M. Gurr, Elko, Nev., and Michtle Salazar, Caldwell, Idaho; sons: Bert K. (Lee) Gurr, Elko, Nev., Michael (Ginny) Prewitt, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Joseph Prewitt, Vernal; a brother, Beryl (Frankie) Gurr, Roosevelt; 11 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Hyram and Hettie Violet Cook Gurr; brothers Cecil Gun-- , Joe Ourr and Delos Dee" Gurr; sisters Hazel Gardner, Florence Cloward, and Beulah Oberhansly; a daughter, Luanna Prewitt, a grandson Todd Roberts and a nephew, Cecil F. Stewart Day Tanner, age 87, died Maich 28, 2(H) t at Sandy Regional Caie Center in Sandy He was born I cb lo, 1916, to Chuiles Fredrick Mi nets a and Tanner in Day ( Gurr. Wars, serving nearly every position and committee within the VI W Post in Eilko, as post commander and as District II Commando. lie Cecil served his country in the 8th Army Air Corp during World War II. He lived in Elko, Nev., serving with the Nevada Power Company for 34 years before retiring and then returning to Vernal. He was a founding member of Elko's chapter of ECV. Clive was also a distinguished and committed member of the Veterans of Foreign enjoyed hunting, horses, family gatherings and visiting with old and new friends. Funeral Mass were held on Apr il at St. James Catholic, Church. Interment in the Vernal Memorial Park with full military honors by American Legion Post 124 & II. under the direction of the Spat fold Funeral Home. 1 Norma Luella Wardle Simper Norma Luella Wardle Simper, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Uintah Care Center on April 1,2003. She was bom to Hcber George and Susanna Deans Wardle on Nov. 23, 1909, in Vernal. She married Walter B. Simper in Duchesne, Utah, Jan. 7, 1930; the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were parents of three children, Lita Marie Bullock of Vernal; Karen Deane Simper of Salt Lake City; James B. (Maureen) Simper of Vernal. Norma attended schools in Vernal and lived most of her life here, moving to Holladay in 1954 living there for 19 years. In 1973, they moved back to the old George Wardle home. Norma worked for Standard Saddle Tree where she would sew the rawhide on Saddle Trees. Norma was a member of the Daughter of Utah Pioneers and of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. She loved crafts especially to knit and crochet dolls and afghans. She was a fan of the Utah Jazz and was an expert in crossword puzzles. Norma dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her three children, James B. Simper; Lita Mane Bullock and Karen Deane Simper; nine grandchildren and spouses, and 25 and five spouses, iranger He married Marie G. Staley Dec. II, 1916 in Vernal Stew ail was an elder of the Church of Jesus Chnst of Latter-Da- y Saints lie woiked for many years for the Staley Coal Company and then for Vernal City taking care of the grounds ot Venial Memorial Park, He reined in 1980. lie is suiMed by his wife, Marie; daughter. Betty (Gene) New bold; thiee grandchildren, Greg (Shtron) New bold, Claik Newbold, Julcne (Jim) Xai and lour two brothers. Grant (Deann) Tannci and Fred (Sherry) Tanner; one sister, Connie (Clifton) Caspci. lie was preceded in death by his hi other William patents, one Tannci; two sisters, Janet Landers played. leais In Heaven," after which Bonnie Claik read the poem, Hill II iYT1m" Stewart Tanner and June Norton; a daughter Sherry and a Russell great-grands- Newbold. Graveside services were March 31, 2003 at the Vernal Memorial Park. Burial in the Vernal Memorial Park, under the direction of Vernal Thomson-Blackbu- Mortuary. Sharron Ann Trower uncial services tor Shanon Ann Trower. May II, 1961 to March 19, 2001, weie held Maich 25, 2003 at Spat lord I uncial I lomc. Pastoi Stan Arias officiated the service and gave the lamily prayer. Jeremy Oaeta pave the invocation, alter which the musical number, Calling All Angels, was performed Lucy Trower read the obit-uaiattei which came another musical number. I'll Be There. Tony Trower and Adolfo Oaeta gave remarks and remembrances. Anothei musical number was I y. God's Promise. Pastor Stan Arias gave a message, followed by the musical number, Be Still My Soul. Graveside music was by Jesus Erin Salcedo, graveside prayer was given by Pastor Stan Arias. Pallbearers were Anthony Trower, Samuel Zubiate, Matthew Strauch, Bill Clark, Jeremy Roloff, Jacob Hill, Elbert King and Jeff Machuca. Honorary pallbearers were Buddy Carpendale, Corey Hill, Carl Antonio and Tom Carpendale. Interment was in the Vernal Memorial Park. f Norma Simper dren; brother, Donnell E. Wardle of Maryetta and Bonnie Wardle Jennie Moon and brother-in-law- , DeVere Porter; Charles (Vema) Cardwell, all of Salt Lake City; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; five brothers and two sisters; Raymond R. Bullock; Ryan Simper; great granddaughtci, Rachel Bullock. Funeral services will be April 4, Vernal; sisters-in-la- son-in-la- great-grandso- 2003 at a.m. at Thomson-BlackbuVernal Mortuary (15 East 100 North). Friends may call Friday evening from 9 p.ni and on Saturday from 9.45 until 10:45 a.m. before the services. Burial will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery, under Thomson-Blackbuthe direction of Vernal Mortuary. 11 7-- Linda Sweet Smalley Roosevelt; Linda Sweet Smalley, age 53, passed away March 25, 2003 at her home in Roosevelt. She was bom Oct. 4, 1949 in Thermoplis, Wyo. to Harold Arnold and LaRena Murry Abplanalp. Linda married Leroy Smalley August of 1 993 in Elko, Nev. Linda served in the Navy and served her country in the army during Desert Storm. She was called and often known as Sgt. Sweet. She was a member of the American Legion, and the Baptist Faith. Linda was a great mother, sister and grandmother. She enjoyed playing the piano. She would play the music during church at the Torrey and Roosevelt Baptist Churches. She is survived by her husband, Leroy; daughter, Meri (Mack) Hafen of Melba, Idaho; sisters, Juila (Richard) Wolf of Corona, Calif, and Patty (Jay) Hardinger of Randy Salty Miller five grandchildren, Edgar, Jcni, Olena, Ori and Lindan. Funeral services were held March 28 at the Vernal First Baptist Church. Burial in the Vernal Memorial Park with military honors provided by the American Legion, under the direction of Thomson-Blackbu- Vernal m Mortuary. The family of Sharron Trower would like to express their thanks for all the help and support in their time of need. Uintah High diesel mechanics students gather to begin dismantling one of two new electronic motors donated to the program by Wheeler Machinery. Left to right are Ben Kurtz, Brandon Campbell, Greg Wooley, Alex Nelson, William Allison and, Mitch McCarrel, kneeling classes receive electric motors UHS diesel Two electronic engines have been donated to the Uintah High School diesel mechanics program, giving students the opportunity to leam by working on some of the latest technology. T he generous gift came from Sant Scott of Wheeler Machinery, who saw the opportunity to continue sparking the cooperative industry driven program at Uintah Wheeler has hired several UHS progiam graduates over the last few years. It is in the interest of the industry to help the program with current equipment to produce the best future employees. This is not the first time that Wheeler has given Uintah High School equipment, but according to diesel instructor Keith McMullen, it is still an extremely generous gift. According to McMullen he feels that new, the engines would probably run about $25,000 each. The engines are used, but he feels that they still would bring in around $10,000 each, had Wheeler chosen to sell them instead of giving them to the school. McMullen is proud to say that Uintah High School has the only diesel program in the state of Utah in a high school. All other diesel programs are at post graduate technology institutions. The family of Betty I landley would like to express their appreciation to the many friends who called, brought food, sent floral arrangements, and visited during this difficult time of losing our Mother and Nana. We would like to thank Gold Cross Ambulance and Deputy Derek Urban for their professionalism and empathy. Thanks to Dr. Hillary Sarhatt and Laura Mahler for Moms good care. Thanks to Glines 1st Ward Relief Society for the luncheon. Our appreciation goes to Bishop Dave Olsen and Lincoln Brown for the support and compassion to our family. Thanks to Dennis Mott and Don Williams for the tributes to mom and Denise Allen for the beautiful music. A very special thank you to Faye Ussury and Micky Jenkins for the wonderful love and care you gave mom, and for being her very special friends. Lee, Lon, Lisa, Sumer, Joy Lynn, Crystal, and LJ. Yew business plan is the Wells Fargo.The Matt With a wide range of business loans with quick application and fast local approval process it's no worj. small business lender in the US. of loans up to $1 00,000. Let us take your business to The Next largest Stage. GJ c?; Brooke Labrum Vernal lMwTfnw HK wcllsfargo.com t 435-789-31- 44 Randy Dwayne Salty Miller, age 49, passed away March 30, 2003, at his home in Vernal. He was bom March 11, 1954 in Duchesne, a son of Doyle Dwayne and Martha Lou Horrocks Miller. He married Julie Murray on Nov. 21, 1975. Randy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He was president of the Mens Association, Bowling President of the Youths Bowling Association. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, boating, computers and the outdoors. He especially loved his family, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Richard Dwayne Miller; Christopher Gale Miller; Charity Ann (Bud) Scott; Tara Lynn (Scott) Pilling; two grandchildren, Dason Pilling and Trever Scott; a brother, Jerry Don (KoShell) Miller and a sister Terri Annette (Kenneth) Killian. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard and sister, Sherri Funeral services will be April 2 at am at the Glines 4th Ward LDS Chapel (West Hwy 40). Friends may call at Thomson-BlackbuVernal Mortuary, Tuesday evening from 8 pm and at the chapel one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of Vernal Blackburn Thomson Mortuary. 11 m 6-- Ronald W. Nordeng certified scuba Ronald W. Nordeng, 53, died of natural causes March 22, 2003 at Ashley Valley Hospital in Vernal. Services were held March 29 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City. Ronnie will be buried near his father at the Banks Cemetery in the community of his paternal grandparents homestead. Ronnie was bom June 25, 1949, the second son of Alfred and Adeline (Torstenson) Nordeng. He was raised and educated in Watford City, graduating from WCHS in 1967. On the day of his 18th birthday, Ronnie boarded the train in Williston, to begin his voluntary enlistment into the U.S. Navy. Ronnie attended basic electrician and electronics school at the naval base in San Diego, Calif. He also served in Hawaii. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and was honorably on March 5, 1971. Following his discharge, Ronnie attended at briefly college Dickinson State where he met his future wife, Phyllis Nelson of Dunn Center. They were married in 1975 and lived in the Watford City area where Ronnie worked in the nearby oil fields and farmed on the Nordeng Farm north of Watford. Ronnie and Phyllis had two chilRena of dren, currently Chamberlain, S.D. and Sy currently of Gillette, Wyo. The depth of the love and pride in his family was always evident. Ronnie and Phyllis recently divorced, and he returned to work in the oil fields, this time in Utah, where he was living at the time of his death. Ronnie was a free spirit and one of his greatest joys was riding his Harley. Ronnie loved the outdoors and was especially fond of sailing, fishing, and hunting. He became a diver. He was known as a very sincere and kind man, and enjoyed bragging about Rena and Sy. His rugged exterior ft as deceiving; a look into his soul revealed a man tender hearted, who would offer help at the drop of a hat to anyone in need. AH who knew him knew his great sense of humor. He always wore a smile and was determined to bring out a grin to those he encountered. He made friends easily, and they numbered many. Those he collected during his youth remained dear to him to his death. Ronnie will be dearly missed by his two children, Rena and Sy, and his mother, Adeline Nordeng. Also surviving him are his brother, Philip of San Francisco, Calif., and his farming partner and brother, Terry of Watford City; two sisters, Patti (Neill) Sweeney, Belt, Mont., and Holly (Lynn) Dewhirst, Grassy Butte; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronnie was proud to be considered a to Silas and Rose Nelson of Dunn Center, and brother-in-lato Carla (Glen) Scott, Manning; David (Janice) Nelson, Dickinson; Debbie (Will) Dukart, Stevensville, Mont.; Connie (Ron) Stroh, Glendive, Mont.; and Rhonda (Phil) Eppler, Gladstone. He enjoyed all of their children. Preceding Ronnie in death were his father, Alfred Nordeng, his paternal and maternal grandparents, and one great nephew. We ask you to remember Ronnie in your prayers, as he is welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord. There will be a program and potluck for family and friends on 5, at 4 pm at Buds April Sportmans Lounge. soft-spok- son-in-la- w w Dn jCoving CAiemory Diappy birthday T3 ascoms P') X, Lance Bascom 32676 to 1197 Miss Brett Bascom 32379 to 11603 oa and ove family and friends L a' Thar- :- ou |