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Show Volume XIX Issue II The Ogden Valley news Page 7 April 15, 2011 Announcements Obituaries Hermine Groberg Barker Hermine Groberg Barker, our Angel of a Mother, Grandmother, G-grandmother, G-GGrandmother and sister passed away peacefully at McKay Dee Hospital at 9:01 p.m. April 2, 2011 Hermine Barker with loved ones by her side, at the age of 96. She had been living with her daughter Evonne. Hermine was born to Charles August Groberg and Martha Hermine Rasicot on October 9, 1914 in Farr West, Utah. While in grade school, Hermine enjoyed playing volleyball or softball at recess time. In winter time, she enjoyed sleigh riding and trying to ice skate on the pond in the pasture. Hermine loved to sew and made her first dress at 11-years old. In an amateur reading contest at the Orpheum Theatre, Hermine won Third Place, giving the reading “Mary Ellen Goes Calling.” She loved to recite readings and was very good at it. In the summer, Hermine, along with her friend’s, would walk from Farr West to Ben Lomond and climb up the front to the top. Hermine enjoyed being in one-act plays at Weber High School. She was on the year book staff, and felt it a great honor to be called to be a member of the student council at WHS. She graduated from Weber High School and Seminary in May of 1933. After graduation, Hermine moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho to work at the Kress Store. In the fall of 1933 she moved back to work at the Kress Store in Ogden. Hermine worked at Shupe William’s Candy Co. until June 1938. Hermine met and married the love of her life, Lewis Ward Barker, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 15, 1938. They reared 9 children. They owned the Cold Springs Trout Farm in N. Ogden. They also had fruit orchards and Hermine was Ward’s orchard boss. They had a dairy farm and Hermine made butter and the best-ever ice cream. She was a great cook, and we all enjoyed her homemade bread and rolls. William Art (Bill) Skidmore William Art (Bill) Skidmore passed away at his home in South Ogden, Utah, on March 25, 2011 at the age of 91. Bill was born September 23, 1919 in Providence, Utah to William and LaVerne William Skidmore Skidmore, and grew up in Los Angeles, California and Pocatello, Idaho. He served two years in the US Air Force in England during World War II. He married Lenora Bowen in the Logan Temple March 19, 1947, and were married for 64 years, have six children, 15 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. Bill received a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and taught mathematics and shop classes at Weber High School and T. H. Bell Junior High School. He was an expert carpenter and built two homes for his family. Bill was an avid reader, hunter, and fisherman, and he loved to share time with his family traveling and boating. He also enjoyed the companionship of his dogs, who considered him their best friend. Hermine’s sons took her homemade pies when they went hunting. Hermine remodeled her kitchen, made the cabinets, helped roof the house, and helped with the rock work on the house. Hermine has been a faithful member of the Latter-day Saint Church and has served in many assignments—visiting teacher, teacher in Sunday School, MIA drama director, and genealogy teacher. She and Ward taught the youth ball room and square dancing. They worked together at the Ogden Genealogical Center and Ogden Visitor Center. Hermine also did German extractions for genealogy. After Ward passed away, she spent countless hours writing Special Thought Books to give to anyone who might enjoy them. She has been a great teacher, and taught by example and is kind to everyone. Hermine’s children are: Jay & Mirjam Barker, Evonne & Larry Florence of N. Ogden; Joyce (deceased) husband Dick & Marcia of Hooper; Lewis & Gay Belle Barker of N. Ogden; Ilene & Mike Weaver of Liberty; Lyman & Lonnie Barker of N. Ogden; Robert & Cindy Barker of Willard; Allen & Sandy Barker of Hollister, CA; Leland & Karen Barker of Smithfield; and a foster son, John & Roberta Brassell of Pleasant View. She is survived by 65 grandchildren plus 5 adopted and 7 foster grandchildren; 141 great-grandchildren; plus 15 foster and 11 adopted grand-grandchildren; and 4 great-grand-grandchildren. Her posterity is a total of 355 at this time, and counting. She is also survived by her brother, Stanley Groberg and his wife Irene, and sister-in-law Helen Groberg. Hermine was preceded in death by her husband; two grandsons, Jonathan Barker and Clint Barker; three great-granddaughters, Isabella Carter, Maddison Dearden, and Sasha Stephens; one grandson-in-law, Jarrod Dearden; and five brothers and one sister. We would like to thank the nurses and hospice care from McKay-Dee. Funeral services were held Friday, April 8, 2011 at the N. Ogden 24th Ward, 2600 N. 1150 E. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humanitarian Aid at 50 East North Temple St., Floor 7, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84150-6890. Bill is survived by his wife Lenora and his children: Alice (Forrest) Allred of West Weber; Leonard (Cheryl) Skidmore of Mountain Green; Karen Skidmore of Poulsbo, WA; Ross (Robbie) Skidmore of Camarillo, CA; Judy (Mark) Gustafson of Roanoke, VA. A son, Keith (Eric) Skidmore, is deceased. The graveside service and interment was held in the Kanosh, Utah cemetery on March 29, 2011. Deceased Zola Tanner Rhodes, 85, died December 23, 2010. Myrtle E. Empey, 95, died March 20, 2011. Allan Vail Stanley, 92, died March 22, 2011. Richard Allen Destito, 41, died March 23, 2011. N. Wayman Cash, 82, died March 23, 2011. Scott Alder Crabtree, 85 died March 24, 2011. James M. Hall, 58, died March 25, 2011. Kathryn Purdy Hall, 57, died March 25, 2011. Erik James Hall, 35, died March 25, 2011. Linda F. Taylor Roundy Mason. A funeral was held for Linda on April 1, 2011. She was 64. Chad L. Chandler, 43, died April 1, 2011. Darrell Lowther, 73, died April 3, 2011. Great Clips has moved out . . . Father Cummins and the St. Florence Catholic Community Church The month of April signals two important events for the St. Florence Catholic Church parish in Huntsville. On Wednesday, April 27, St. Florence’s Catholic Church will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Father Charles Cummins’ priesthood ordination. He was ordained in 1968. Friday, April 22, which, this year, is Good Friday, also marks Father Cummins’ birthday. These mile markers provide a time to reflect on the man who went to seminary school to prove he wasn’t priest material and, instead, found his calling. Father Cummins teaches us, “God made us to love people and use things, not to use people and love things.” He performs so many ordinations—baptisms, weddings, funerals, blessing the sick, and the blessing of pets. He selflessly comes to help whenever he is called upon at any hour of the day or night. He has cared for his parishioners by visiting those who are ailing at the hospital, and is always eager to give blood, help our troops, and to help students from Weber State University where he also serves. He keeps busy administering three services a week for the Huntsville congregation while also juggling his administrative duties as Father of the student congregation at Weber State. Father Cummins received an Accounting Baptismal 1968 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. BBA and a BA in Philosophy, and attended Seminary in Camarillo, California. He grew up in New Jersey, son of immigrants from southern Ireland, where the population is about 99% Catholic. As a priest at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in West Los Angeles for many years, he annually made a trip to the monastery in Huntsville, staying for about a week at each visit. In 1976, Father Cummins came to Utah to serve at St. Benedict’s hospital where he resided for about 13 years. In 1989 he began his work at Weber State University and St. Joseph’s High School. Father Charles Cummins has served as priest for Valley parishioners since St. Florence opened on September 15, 1990 until the present time, except for a two-year period from 1992 to 1994 when the congregation was served by Father Henry Piacetelli. St. Florence serves about 200 parish families who attend from Ogden Valley and surrounding areas. Members of the congregation come from Morgan, Mountain Green, Ogden Valley, and the Ogden area to be nourished by the “good news” delivered by Father Charles Cummins. Occasionally, he still goes to the monastery to help when he is needed. September 15, 2010 marked the 20th anniversary of the inception of the St. Florence congregation. At this time, a picnic was held at Huntsville Park. Parishioners were treated to a pot-luck lunch and games following Mass. Every fall, around the first weekend in October, Joe and Joy Clem of Huntsville throw a dog party to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Father Cummins joins with the Clems each year to bless the pets of the members of the parish and local community and the pets of the parishioners’ friends. Even though Sundays are his busiest days, Father has come to the event every year to remind us of the stewardship we have for all living creatures. Father Cummins at graveside performing ceremonies along with Hill AFB detail performing military honors for parishioner Joseph John Adams at Liberty Cemetery. Joy Clem says, “Father has a special understanding of the bond we share with our pet companions, especially those of us who don’t have children or whose children are grown and are no longer living at home. When I brought my dog Sella to church for a special blessing after Sella underwent surgery, Father Cummins’ compassion offered hope through her struggles. He relayed his own pet-parenting experience in his younger years while caring for his skunked Irish setter. He compared all of these experiences to God’s loving care for us, especially when we are confused about challenges we face.” Father Cummins—a tall, slender man with a quick wit and a casual and warm demeanor— has said, “that Christ not only came to comfort the afflicted, He came to afflict the comfort- Father Cummins with Charles and Jacqueline Harrop as they renewed their wedding vows on their 60th anniversary. able.” This is an admonition against “faint praise.” Also, part of his philosophy is to accentuate the positive. While fortunate to be living in such a beautiful environment, he reminds us of the scripture that reads, in essence, “Where much is given, much is required.” At St. Florence Church, those who worship can come to Mass, the principle act of worship, on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m., and on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. During the week, Mass is held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., followed by The Rosary. For more information, contact Father Cummins at 801-399-9531. Your Neighborhood Tax and Accounting Practice We are a sponsor of “Locks of Love” Family Salon is in! Located in the Fresh Market Complex at 21st and Harrison Blvd. Haircuts $10-$13 * Women’s Color $40 * Women’s Perms $45 Men’s Color $30 * Weaves $55 (All Perms & Colors include cut, style, & condition) Experienced Stylists ~ Walk-ins Welcome! Military, Senior, Missionary/Clergy, and Family Discounts! 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