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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XVI Issue VI March 15, 2009 Announcements Obituaries (cont. from page 7) Kathleen Hale Webb, The Lovely and Talented Kathleen Hale Webb, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen Webb Kathleen was born November 20, 1942, ten months after her sister Lizzy. They had a glorious childhood filled with imaginative and real adventures, admixed with singing, puppet shows, dressing up, and sharing everything. They were the best of friends for a lifetime. Kathleen was a beautiful, loquacious, brilliant, fun-loving, and witty child. She made friends easily with everyone and pulled her quieter sister into many wonderful experiences as a result. Kathleen was an avid reader and student of history. She was also a gifted watercolorist as a child. She graduated with honors from East High School and completed a BA degree from the University of Utah in three years with a double major in History and English, Phi Beta Kappa. During her college years, she developed numerous enduring friendships in her sorority, Chi Omega, which gave her many hours of pleasure and comfort over the years. The highlight of her college experience was her courtship with Richard Creer Webb, her lifelong best pal, sweetheart, and dedicated husband. They were married December 18, 1964 in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. Richard was the love of her life, to whom she was fiercely loyal and totally dedicated. They initially lived in France and Germany where Kathleen taught high school history and English while Richard served as an officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. They settled in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1968 where they raised their two children, Elizabeth and Rich. Kathleen deeply loved her children to whom she gave unconditional love, laced with fun and humor. Kathleen was active in many activities, including callings in the LDS Church and as Trustee of the Michigan Opera Theater. Kathleen loved to dress up. The Webbs had an active social calendar, at which the “The Lovely and Talented,” as Richard called her, would shine with her sparkling wit and beautiful persona. She had a great sense of humor that left all around her laughing uncontrollably on many occasions. She was also an avid golfer at the Oakland Hills Country Club. Richard and Kathleen also enjoyed horseback riding and skiing, and moved to Liberty, Utah in 2002 to enjoy these activities. They traveled widely including trips to India, China, Europe, and South America. Kathleen’s life was defined by her courageous response to lifelong illness. She was struck by a car at age 18 and spent six months recovering from a serious brain injury. After being married only three years, she developed Lupus, which caused her to lose her firstborn son and endure many hospitalizations for life threatening complications throughout her life. Despite these travails, she remained buoyant in spirit with intense vigor for life. She was always singing. She refused to ever acknowledge her limitations, even when two strokes took away all of her ability to communicate with language. She had great self confidence and resolve. Even when she was completely unable to speak or read, she continued to attend social activities with her characteristic smile and sparkle. Kathleen was also fearless. Despite weakness and ill health, she went on many horseback riding trips with her husband, Richard, and was given an award for her tenacity in climbing Grizzly Ridge in the high Uintah Mountains. She and Richard had many joyful hours of fun made possible by Richard’s dedicated service to her as her caregiver and cheerleader. To him, she was a hero as well as his sweetheart and best pal. Kathleen is survived by her husband Richard Creer Webb, and two of their three children, Elizabeth Hale Webb Kurucz, and Richard Hale M; >7L;DÊJ <EH=EJJ;D our strength is you. 6i O^dch 7Vc`! lZ ]VkZcÉi [dg\diiZc VWdji ndj# LZ ]VkZcÉi [dg\diiZc ]dl id ]Zae ndj bV`Z ^ciZaa^\Zci ÒcVcX^Va YZX^h^dch# LZ ]VkZcÉi [dg\diiZc id ZVgc i]Z igjhi d[ djg Xdbbjc^in# 6cY lZ ]VkZcÉi [dg\diiZc ]dl id ]daY higdc\ Yjg^c\ jcXZgiV^c i^bZh# Hd Vh ndj YZX^YZ l]^X] WVc` ^h g^\]i [dg ndj! gZbZbWZg i]Z WVc` i]Vi cZkZg [dg\Zih# 9Wbb ekh 8hWdY^ CWdW][h _d ;Z[d" :[WdW 7bb[d" Wj .&'#-*+#,'(/$ BZbWZg ;9>8 o^dchWVc`#Xdb Webb, and three grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth Hale Hammond, brother Michael Richard Hale, sister-in-law Mickey Lieber Hale, and their families. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, John Edward Webb; her parents Edward Girard and Ruth Hansen Hale; and her brother, Edward Girard VB Hale. Funeral services were held March 12, 2009 at the Nordic Valley Ward Chapel, 2900 North Highway 162, Eden. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery on Friday, March 13. Kathleen was one of those rare and special souls who was admired and adored by all who were blessed to know her, and she will be dearly missed. Send condolences to the family at <www. lindquistmortuary.com> LARRY MILLER cont. on page ing center, as well as a significant donation to the Salt Lake Community College. He formed the Larry H. Miller Charities that raised $1 million for various organizations in the communities where he did business. His acts of kindness and public service did not go unnoticed. In three years Larry Miller (’90-’92), he received the Utah Minuteman Award from the Utah National Guard, an honorary Doctors of Law award from the University of Utah, as well as the Tourist Achievement Award from the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau. Miller’s health had been on the decline for several years. He experienced a serious heart attack in June 2008, and recently in January 2009, received a double amputation six inches below both knees due to complications of type 2 diabetes. On February 20, 2009, this gentle giant of the business world passed away from the complications of his type 2 diabetes. Utah Governor Jon Huntsman shared his feelings on the radio that night. “Every citizen in our state feels a little empty today. Larry was Utah and Utah was Larry.” he said, followed by several tearful remarks from family members, business comrades, and friends. The following day, the Jazz played the New Orleans Hornets in Miller’s name. They honored Miller with a special ceremony and offering their condolences and the game ball to Miller’s wife; they won the game 102-88. A man of his word, Miller always stood for what was right. In January 2008, Miller banned the film “Brokeback Mountain” from playing in his theatre, attracting international attention and much criticism from pro-gay and lesbian groups. Although he later regretted his decision and apologized for any feelings he may have hurt, this proves what kind of confidence Miller had in himself to stand up for what he believed. Larry H. Miller has built a lasting empire in the state of Utah. He will never be forgotten and his name will always be held with a great deal of respect and gratitude. |