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Show Airj 1 2v VILS, C FAvtF . u' Obituaries Roy F. Tygesen F. Tygesen, 78, a prominent Magna attorney, died Wednesday, October 21, after a long illness. He was bom December 12, 1902, in Richfield, Sevier County, Utah, to Anton J. AND Inger Marie Busk Tygesen. The family moved to Arthur, Utah, where Mr. Tygesen graduated from the L.D.S. High School. A graduate of the University of Utah, the University of Chicago Law School in 1928, and Chicago Kent College of Law, Mr. Tygesen was associated with the criminal courts in Chicago for three years as an employee of the Chicago Crime ComRoy mission. He returned to Salt Lake City, where he practiced law. He later practiced privately in Magna the remainder of his life. He was a member of both the Illinois and Utah state bars. He married Annie Andrus June 10, 1931. He was a member of The ChurSainch of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y ts. He served in the Northern States Mission. He was known for his service in civic organizations and helped develop the Magna water company, sewer system, school building and development, and tailings control from Kennecott waste. He formed the Magna mosquito abatement district and was responsible for many zoning laws and ordinances pertaining to the town of Magna. Because of his achievements and lifetime devotion to community service, he was affectionately referred to as "Magnas Mayor." He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and Lions Club and helped organize and develop the Magna Town Council, which he charted and served as executive secretary for 20 years. He is survived by sons J. Penroy (Las Vegas), and Roy F. Jr. (West Valley City); daugthers Mrs. Verl (RoyAnne) Newbold (Holladay) and Mrs. Walter (Laura-Tony- ) (Hollywood, California); and two-gredchildren; Klein 17 gran- at Funeral services were held Saturday, October 24. Burial was in Elsinore City Cemetery. Van Valkenburg F. KEARNS Floyd Wesley 33, died October 24. He July 1, 1928, in Union, was bom Utah. He married Dariene Pedersen November 19, 1934, in Sandy. Survivors include his wife (Kearns); children Wesley R. (Woods Cross, Utah); Lesley A. (Salt Lake City), Mrs. Michael (Ariene) Spencer (Kearns); Clitton W. (Midvale); and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, October 27, at the Sandy City Cemetery. Rhea H. Cravens Rhea Hales Cravens, 77, of Salt Lake City, died October 23, 1981, at the home of a son. She was born September 23, 1904, in Riverside, Utah, to George R. and Kate Kennard Hales. She married James Lloyd Cravens November 10, 1928 in Bountiful. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Mr. Cravens died "October 12, 1975. She was an active member of the Cottonwood 10th Ward and a retired nurse for L.D.S. Hospital. Personal Notes Marine Pfc. Jim D. Ruesck, son of David J. Ruesch and Carma Stockton, both of 5007 W. 4130 S., Hunter, has complete recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle drill, marksmanship, and dose-orddrill. He joined the Marine Corps in June Survivors include sons James R. Cravens (Kearns) and Blaine L. Cravens (Sandy); II grandchildren; four brothers George Hales (Garland), Leon Hales (Nampa. Idaho); Henry and Stephen Hales (Tremonton). 1981. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Larkin Mortuary. Burial was in Airman Leonard H. Vanausdal, son Riverside Cemetery, Riverside. of Lovena Bills of Kearns, has been assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. He is a 1981 graduate of Kearns n; er Hiah School. Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class Tad B. Wimmer, son of Frank and Nevia M. Tipton of 2941 S. 8950 W. Magna, recently returned from the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. He is a crew member aboard the guided-missil- e cruiser USS homeported in San Diego. cruise, his During the seven-monship operated as a unit of the 7th Fleet and participated in various training exercises with other 7th Fleet ships and those of allied nations. A 1977 graduate of Cyprus High School, Wimmer joined the Navy in Bain-bridg- e, th June 1977. Helen P. Melos, of 4283 Albright Drive, Salt Lake City, has been elected president of the Granite Association of Educational Secretaries. Metos is a secretary at the Granite District Board of Education. Other board members are; Julia Swan, 2775 East 3900 South, president elect; Gayla Colby, 4603 South 4150 West, West Valley City, Mary Colosimo, 3336 South 8280 West, Magna, treasurer; Judy Dodge, 1566 Manzanita Drive, recording secretary; Julia Ashworth, 4033 Milky Way, corresponding secretary; and directors Joan Brown, 2646 Blake Drive; Beverly Cloward, 3060 South 7625 West, Magna; Joni Grimshaw, 3654 Apollo Drive and Juanita Merryweather, 3594 Drage Circle, Salt Lake City. Metos is the daugther of Mrs. is and the late Tom Patsuris of Magna. Pat-sur- Sen. Hatch announces student group U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch has accepted nine students from Kearns High School and six from Cyprus High School to serve on his Youth Advisory Committee for the A mew gas range jnxod cooMmg Todays good cooks'have it better than ever. New energy efficient gas ranges have features like electronic ignition for instant on, and automatic convection ovens, for easier, faster cooking. And todays gas ranges use less energy than ever before, for even greater economy. That means 1981-8- a pleasuire youll save more energy, and monev. Visit your gas appliance dealer today and check out a new energy efficient gas range. Youll see why for cooking, natural gas is the unbeatable energy system. M, MOUNTAIN FUEL 2 school year. The students, chosen for the committee by Kearns principal William Christopulos, and Cyprus principal Keith J. Hess, will advise Hatch of their opinions and concerns in meetings with him and by responding to surveys on various national issues. The committee will alsq provide its members with insights into Congress and national government. Committee members from Kearns High are: Lance Hope, Terry Bogucki, Valerie Steele, Rick Reid, Jackie Vigil, Sheryl Oliver, Robby T. Moriarty, Nancy Ivie, and Gregory J. Carver. Committee members from Cyprus High are: Judy Oster, Sherri Morris, Shane Smith, Kyle Johns, Brenda Johnson, and James McAllister. I he committee also aims to spur civic involvement in a group that is traditionally uninvolved. While national figures show that only 35.7 percent of eligible teenagers voted in 1980, 85 percent of last years committee members reported plans to continue their civic non-partis- Tole painting at library on Mondays Tole painting classes have begun again at the Magna Library. They will be held on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Those interested in this type of folk art are invited to attend. Jerry Curtis is conducting the class and may be contacted for list of supplies needed. Those interested may call the library or 250-957- V, , |
