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Show Volume XXIII Issue I The Ogden Valley news Page 7 March 1, 2015 Announcements Obituaries Jesse Lee Tracy August 11, 1926 ~ February 11, 2015 Jesse Lee Tracy passed away peacefully on February 11, 2015. He was born August 11, 1926 to Leelynn Joseph and Flora Elizabeth Allen Tracy. He married Bernice Jesse Tracy Thurston on June 28, 1948. They were later divorced. He married Donna M. West Braselton on May 22, 1974. Jesse was born and raised in Huntsville, then settled in Ogden after he was discharged from the service. He graduated from Weber High School and Weber State College. He retired from the government where he worked as a machinist and inspector for Hill AFB and Defense Contracting. He was a proud WWII and Korean War Navy veteran and was present in the Bikini Islands for the atomic bomb test. His Honor Flight from Utah in 2013 was the highlight of recent years. Jesse was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and going Zell Rhoads Zell Rae Greenwood Rhoads June 10, 1937 ~ February 12, 2015 Zell Rae Greenwood Rhoads, age 77, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 from her courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren who loved her dearly. She was an elegant lady who loved her family and friends. Zell Rae was the first of five children born to Barnard Harley and Bernice Kofoed Greenwood on June 10, 1937 in Logan, Utah. She grew up in Ogden and attended Ogden City Schools. She married James “Jim” Lamar Rhoads, the love of her life, on August 8, 1953. They were blessed with three children. They lived in Ogden until 1963 when they moved to Riverdale. They retired in St. George in 1988. Mom worked at IRS where she made many friends. While living in St. George, she worked for the Washington School District as a bus aide for special needs students; she loved those kids and they held a special place in her heart. She was an active member of Bloomington Hills 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved monthly visiting teaching luncheons. She was very involved in Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Mom loved to travel. Dad and Mom were able to see many places in the world with family and friends. She especially loved Hawaii. She collected salt and pepper shakers and dolls of every kind that she loved dearly. Mom had many talents. She loved crocheting and sewing. She shared these talents with others. She had a special love for babies and little children. She was a gracious hostess and made everyone feel welcome. Mom devoted her life to family and creating fun memories. Every holiday was a special event that was looked forward to. All day 4th of July parties in Riverdale, Easter egg hunts, magical Christmases, and love for family on Memorial Day and Thanksgiving. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her. Zell Rae is survived by her three children, Janet Peck, Scott (Shaun) Rhoads (Eden), and Sheryl Leavitt. Also, her mother, Bernice Greenwood; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, her sister, Karen Howard; brother, Barnard (Nancy) Greenwood; brother-in-law, Kent Youngman; brother, Brent (Sandi) Greenwood; brother-inlaw, Tom (Francis) Rhoads; and many nieces and nephews who she loved. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Rhoads; her father, Barnard Harley “B.H.” Greenwood; grandson, Justin Hall Rhoads; sister, Sandra Youngman; brothers-in-law, Lowell Howard and Del McBride; and sister-in-law, Joyce McBride. A special thank you to Bob Leavitt for his help in caring for mom’s home in St. George since Dad’s passing. Words cannot begin to express the gratitude of our hearts to our brother Scott and especially his dear wife Shaun for the love and care that has been given to mom the Deceased Laurel Isaac Hill, 86, died February 10, 2015. Velma Saunders, 105, died February 13, 2015. Fred Alvin Giles, 75, died February 14, 2015. Helen Jean Chartrand, 79, died February 15, 2015. David Richard Drefs, 65, died February 17, 2015. Please send your announcements & photos to: Ogden Valley news PO BOX 130 eden UT 84310 Announcements are placed free of charge. to the horse races. During the 1960’s, he Marty announced the races for Wasatch Slopes Cutter Schumacher Association. He is survived by 4 sons; Stephen (LeAnn) March 9, 1950 ~ February Tracy, Dale (Kathy) Tracy, Paul Tracy, and 8, 2015 Russell Braselton; 2 daughters, DeeLynn Martha Elaine Evans Andrews and Teri Hill; and 14 grandchilSchumacher (Marty) dren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-greatpassed away on February grandchildren. He is also survived by his good 8, 2015. She was born friend and fellow veteran Herb Barker. March 9, 1950 to Harold He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, David S. Tracy; three sons, Michael Marty Schumacher and Helen Evans in Madison, Wisconsin and Tracy, a son who died at birth, and Ty Braselton. The family wishes to express their sincere was the eighth of ten children. Marty was outrageously inappropriate, thanks to his exceptional caretakers and friends at “The Gardens” and also his Symbii Hospice nurse, Alyx Gonzales. In lieu of flowers, please Lois Alice make donations to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Hodson Fullmer Graveside services were held at the Lois Alice Fullmer, Huntsville City Cemetery on Tuesday, February beloved wife, mother, 17, 2015 where military honors were accorded. grandmother, greatA viewing will be held prior to the services at grandmother, and greatMyers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. g r e a t - g r a n d m o t h e r, Arrangements entrusted to Myers Ogden passed away peacefully Mortuary. at home in the loving Condolences may be sent to the family at arms of her daughter Lois Fullmer <www.myers-mortuary.com> and son-in-law, on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born December 10, 1925 in Layton, past years. Utah to William and Annie Cook Hodson. She To mom and grandma, we all say thank you spent her childhood growing up in Layton, later for all you gave to us and we will miss you and moving to Clearfield, Clinton, and Liberty. will always remember the love you gave us. She married Melvin Fullmer on May 19, 1945 Funeral services were held Saturday, in Layton, Utah. They are the proud parents of February 21, 2015 at Lindquist’s Ogden four children: Terry, Kent, Lynn, and Sandy. Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Lois was a faithful member of the Church of Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., the Primary and as a Visiting Teaching. Ogden, Utah. She retired from Albertsons after 35 years Condolences may be sent to the family at as a Bakery Manager. <www.lindquistmortuary.com> oozed sarcasm, and had a constant wicked twinkle in her eye with a secret shared giggle for all just beneath her smirk. Marty married Jim Schumacher and together they had one daughter, Marilee Schumacher. Marty and Jim later divorced. She is survived by her daughter Marilee; granddaughter Kat; brothers John (Beverly) Evans, Max (Sallie) Evans, Doug (Raylene) Evans, Dale (Corlene) Evans, Barry (Cookie) Evans, Dennis (Susan) Evans; and one sister Cindy (Chris) Brunker. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. A graveside service will be held February 19, 2015 at noon in the Ogden City Cemetery. Her favorite things to do were filling in crossword puzzles, going out to eat with family and friends, watching old movies, and, especially, watching the “Golden Girls.” She loved family home evenings with her daughter and her family. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her favorite saying was “Love ya, Love ya.” She is survived by two sons, Kent (Sherry) Fullmer, West Point and Lynn Fullmer, Roy; daughter Sandy (Randy) Dalton, Liberty; daughter-in-law Cheryl Fullmer, Ogden; and brother, Bill Hodson, Ogden. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Mel, son Terry, her parents William and Annie, two brothers Garold and Layne Hodson, and one sister Birdeen Thompson. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Interment, West Point Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.lindquistmortuary.com> |