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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XVII Issue XI Page November 15, 2009 Announcements Obituaries Robert Summers A. Robert Arnel Summers passed away from a heart attack on Saturday, November 7, 2009. He was born in Rigby, Idaho on January 17, 1944 to Robert Summers Arnel Robert Summers and Mary Meng. Bob was one of five children born in a humble, loving family. He served a mission for his church in Santiago, Chile for three years. An avid Eagle Scout, he helped establish the Boy Scouts of America program in South America. Upon returning from his mission, he attended B.Y.U. where he graduated with his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He later earned a Master’s degree from the University of Washington and a PhD from the University of Idaho. “Dr. Bob” was a beloved professor of Electrical Engineering at Weber State University. He had a thirst for learning and loved to teach. He had been with WSU for over 20 years. His recent endeavors included establishing a charitable foundation to provide opportunities for the Latin American people he loved to be educated in technology. He also coached the billiards team at WSU. Most of all, Bob loved his family. He married JoAnne Rogers in 1967 in the Idaho Falls Temple. He has two children, John (Sharon) Summers and Holly (Joseph) BAILEY cont. from page 1 Behling. He is survived by his wife, two children, one brother, and seven grandchildren. A Celebration of Life reception was held in Bob’s honor on Friday, November 13 at Weber State University in the Union Building’s “The Lair” room. In keeping with “Dr. Bob’s” love of learning and education, the family asks that in lieu of flowers you make a donation to the Dr. Bob Memorial Scholarship Fund at: Weber State University c/o Development Office 4018 University Circle Ogden, UT 84403-4018. The money will be used to provide need based scholarships to students entering the field of Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology. Funeral Directors, Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary. Send condolences to the family at <www. lindquistmortuary.com> Deceased Bertha Hall Bissenden, 93, died October 24, 2009. Agnes Phillips Roberts, 85, died October 26, 2009. Keith Elwyn Hardy, 76, died October 30, 2009. Ivene T. “Ivy” Hillan, 72, died October 30, 2009. Hazel LaRee Keller, 78, died October 30, 2009. Charles Walter Ziemer, 96, died November 1, 2009. You will see the Bailey’s driving their Haflingers around town both in Liberty and ground where they can get it, it won’t be Eden. They say they are always hoping to there long! see you waving to them. The Bailey’s have two stallions and sevGene and Ruth welcome anyone to eral mares from which they breed three to come their farm to see their horses. They four mares a year. They train all of them alwaystohave Haflingers for sell. to drive. Many hours are spent with ground work and in harness to get them ready for The Bailey’s offer sleigh rides in the sale or show. Both Gene and Ruth have a winter, providing a unique opportunity to fun time watching how fast they learn and select a Christmas tree in an old-fashioned how willing they are to try new things. manner. For more information, call the Baileys Their children and grandchildren are also involved with fitting, showing, and driving. at 801-745-6639 or 801-791-1545. Work Keeps Her Happy and Young at Heart By Amy Stowell, Senior Section Writer, “Standard-Examiner” She may not whistle while she works, but she enjoys work and seems to thrive on it. “I have had a good life,” says Marelda Cutler. She was born and raised in E den and attended Weber High and also two years at Weber College. Needing three years to get a degree in elementary education, she enrolled at BYU and received her degree there. She and her husband Lowell were married in 1942 and settled in North Ogden, next door to the home where Marelda lives at the present time. Her husband was also an educator. They had four children. Presently her family has reached the count of 70, with four more babies on the way. When her husband became terminally ill, their son said his mother had to have a home that would be more manageable. So, he built her a house on the adjoining plot of ground. It has been 30 years since her husband passed away. Marelda taught in elementary schools for four years and substituted for eighteen years at the Utah Deaf And Blind School. Three years ago, family and friends honored her on her 90th birthday with a party. That evening the family set up tents in her mammoth back yard to spend the night. She still takes care of her yard, where she grows a fabulous vegetable garden and takes care and harvests her vegetables, cantaloupe, watermelon and fruit from her trees, consisting of peaches, pears, apricots, nectarines, grapes and raspberries. Lovely flowers grow in her front yard. She loves the outdoors and taking care of the yards. She says her children won’t let her mow the lawn. But the outdoors doesn’t occupy all of her time. Over the years she has made over 100 quilts and crocheted numerous afghans, booties and whatever anyone requests. She has made many pieces of handy work for humanitarian projects from time to time. She has a room for every project. A room where she keeps stacks of lovely fabric and cuts and sews blocks for quilts, a room where beautiful finished items are waiting to be claimed and where all her yarns are kept neatly organized, also a room where she can lay the quilt pieces out to decide the various patterns and colors she wants. When she gets tired of doing one thing she goes to another room to do something different. Marelda doesn’t watch much television, but when she does, she always has something in her hands to crochet. She says she prefers crocheting to knitting because it goes faster. Marelda had an opportunity to experience the workings of modern technology. One of her special grandsons, Lance Cutler, sent her a picture of a group of photos and scenes he had downloaded from the internet, along with quilt blocks generated with these same prints. With the photos there was a written request that she should make the blocks into a quilt. The prints were photos of all the Latter-day Saints Church presidents. Various religious scenes were also included. He emphasized the quilt was to be made exactly like the picture, with the same pattern and same colors. Grandma Marelda did exactly that, making a very attractive quilt which she had on display in her quilt arrangement room, where she makes the decisions about the patterns for her quilts. A remarkable thing about the young man is he did this from his wheelchair. Lance was in a tragic accident that resulted in severe brain damage. He can neither walk or talk. Making this quilt was a special privilege for Marelda. She has filled her life with dedicated church service, as a dedicated teacher and filling many leadership positions. She always makes time for compassionate service. When Marelda was asked if she still drives, she told about her dark blue Volkswagen, the only one around like it. Everyone knew where she was or where she had been when they saw her distinctive automobile. About 10 years ago, she began to feel uncomfortable about driving and decided it was time to give it up and didn’t renew her license. Her home is well organized and immaculate. Her work reflects perfection. She is a very pleasant person and enjoys life. To the question if she minded having her age published, she replied, “It doesn’t matter to me.” As the saying goes, “It’s mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” And with Marelda, all she has accomplished and continues to accomplish, she puts many younger folks miles behind. Note: This article is being reprinted by permission of the Standard-Examiner. 4TH ANNuAL AuTumN ART SHOW AND SALE November 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. November 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Located at 5626 N. North Fork Rd., Liberty. For more information, call Jami at 801-745-1013. Chic Style Clothing Boutique Look chic at affordable prices! Chic Styles Black Friday Event Friday November 2 th Chic Style is having a Black Friday event you don’t want to miss! Deals! Deals! Deals! Deals! Deals! Door busters, Prizes, Gift with purchase Specials you won’t believe! Doors Open At NOON. 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