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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XX Issue IX Page 7 June 1, 2012 Announcements Obituaries Patty Jean Credille The family of Patty Jean Credille celebrates her life and mourns her passing. Born Patty Jean Olson, March 17, 1935 in Millville, Utah, Patty enjoyed a happy childhood and grew up in Ogden where she met and wed Ralph W Credille on Patty Credille September 14, 1954. She and her family also lived in Huntsville for many years. A sibling, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was beloved by all whom had the good fortune to meet her. Being a spiritual person, Patty always worked hard at her jobs, raising her family, and serving in several positions in her church wherein she influenced and nurtured many young minds of all ages. Thomas L. Clarke Thomas L Clarke, 60, passed away quietly at home on Monday, May 14, 2012 after an 8-month battle with lung cancer. Tom was born February 28, 1952 in Ogden to Bill and Edna Shaw Clarke of Thomas Clarke Eden, Utah. He grew up in Ogden Valley and graduated from Weber High in 1970. In 1973 he met and married Jeanne Schreck of Washington Terrace, Utah. He spent his life caring for his family and children, and raising quarter horses on his family’s land. Tom was a proud descendant of the original settlers of Ogden Valley and had an endless collection of stories and remembrances of the Valley. He loved to tell stories, which we all loved to hear over and over again. Tom Patty ended this life’s journey and succumbed to life’s ailments on May 16, 2012. Patty is survived by her husband; two sons, Ralph Douglas and Darrel Kirk Credille of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter Pamala Jean (Scott) Taylor of Bunkerville, Nevada; grandchildren Kera (Michael) Erickson, Eden, Utah; Aaron Fuller, Deweyville, Utah; and Carson (Nicole) Overman and Cass (Lynsie) Overmann of St. George, Utah. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren. Patty was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Charlene DellaLucia. Services were held in Littlefield, Arizona at the LDS Chapel, Thursday, May 24, 2012 under the direction of Virgin Valley Mortuary, 320 E. Old Mill Rd., Mesquite, Nevada. To those who could not attend, we ask just a prayer to say good bye. Interment in the Mesquite City Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at <www.virginvalleymortuary.com> could always be counted on for good advice, a listening ear, and a helping hand. He is survived by his son Layne, and by his three daughters; Krista (AJ) Horting, Terra, and Katie, as well as his look-a-like grandson, Thomas Jack, and horse-crazy granddaughter, Johanna Jeanne Horting; and his brother Greg (Wendy) Clarke. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Jeanne Clarke, and his parents, Bill and Edna Clarke. Tom is also survived by a multitude of friends. He has always been a loved and respected member of the community. His family would like to thank all family members, friends, and healthcare professionals who have offered their love and support throughout this difficult time. Funeral Services were held Friday, May 18 at the Eden 2nd Ward located at 2755 N. Hwy. 162 in Eden. He will be interred next to Jeanne at the Eden Mountain View Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to the family at <viewobit.com/larkinandsonsmortuary> Community Pays Respect to LifeLong Resident: Family says thank you The rain on Friday, the 18th seemed appro- almost every morning on his way to Powder priate as we prepared to lay to rest a lifelong Mountain; while even more individuals stepped resident of the valley, Tom Clarke. The gloomy out of their homes to view and honor the scene, weather set the stage maybe not realizing for the sadness that this was the man who was felt by his friends helped keep their yards and family. But as the green by overseeing the inclement weather let installation of the curup around 1:00 p.m., rent Wolf Creek irrigayou may have seen the tion pipeline system. precession of automoTom loved the Valley. biles passing through He saw some major Eden, led by a team of changes over the years horses buckboard, carbut never lost respect for rying Tom to his final that beauty which has resting place by his drawn others here. mother, father, and wife The Clarke family at the Eden Mountain “Last Ride” of Tom Clarke. Photo by Mike Owens. would like to thank all View Cemetery. those who made Tom’s As the wagon passed, people stood outside life in the Valley so happy and full, and a speSnowcrest Jr. High, the school Tom helped cial thanks to all those who helped make his build so many years ago. Others gathered “last ride” so memorable. outside the Valley Market, which Tom visited Tom Clarke Family MILITARY WIFE cont. from page 1 tremendous challenges, especially in these times of economic difficulty,” said Cheryl Saban, founder of WSWF. “We’re proud to support these scholarships, which will give these military wives an extraordinary opportunity to better themselves, improve their families’ circumstances, and take a more active role in their communities.” “Every day, we at Operation Homefront work with military wives and see how extraordinarily talented and dedicated they are,” said Jim Knotts, President & CEO of Operation Homefront. “They do whatever it takes to keep the family going, and these scholarships will give the recipients more options and will give their families better lives. We’re grateful to the Women’s Self Worth Foundation for their support of these scholarships, and their support for America’s military families.” Detailed information on eligibility and application requirements is available online at <www.OperationHomefront.net/scholarship> About Operation Homefront - Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. For more information about Operation Homefront, please visit www.OperationHomefront.net. About the Women’s Self Worth Foundation The Women’s Self Worth Foundation was formed in 2009 by Cheryl Saban and is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The primary mission of the Foundation is to provide grants to organizations that work towards the empowerment and advancement of women. For more information go to <www.whatisyourselfworth.com> Zions Bank Accepting 2012 Smart Women Grant Applications In a darker time, she had lost her job and Bank’s Women’s Financial Group. “The grants was homeless. So Pastor T. Jay Evans knows are an extension of our ongoing commitment to firsthand the hunger and pain of the 1,000 empower women in achieving financial indepeople she serves each month as founder of the pendence.” C.O.P. Community Pantry. Over the last seven years, Zions Bank has The C.O.P. Community Pantry was one of awarded more than $145,000 though the Smart six organizations to receive a $3,000 Smart Women Grants. Women Grant last year from Zions Bank’s In addition to C.O.P. Community Pantry, Women’s Financial Group. last year’s recipients includZions Bank’s Women’s ed a community garden, a Financial Group is now child and elder home care accepting applications for its 2012 Smart provider, a crafts organization for battered Women Grants, open to anyone whose pro- women, and a group working to improve stanposal promotes the empowerment of women or dardized test preparation among high school directly benefits women or lowstudents. income and underserved popula- $3,000 micro-grants Priority consideration for tions in Utah and Idaho. funding will be given to proposSix $3,000 micro-grants will als that promote the empowto be awarded be awarded in each of the folerment of women, emphasize lowing categories: collaboration between women entrepreneurs or • Small business start-up and expansion non-profit entities supporting women, directly • Community development benefit women or low-income and underserved • Continuing education and teacher support populations, support endeavors that immedi• Child and/or elder care ately benefit communities in which Zions Bank • Health and human services has a presence, and for proposals that provide • Arts and culture a sound plan for measuring performance and Visit www.zionsbank.com/smartwomen or results. call 1-800-737-6586 for more information or Zions Bank is Utah’s oldest financial instituto obtain an application. Applications must tion and is the only local bank with a statewide be received or postmarked by Friday, June 29. distribution of branches, operating 106 fullCommunity peer review panels will select the service branches throughout Utah. Zions Bank grant recipients, to be announced in September. also operates 26 full-service branches in Idaho. Applicants need not be clients of Zions In addition to offering a wide range of traditional Bank. Employees and immediate family mem- banking services, Zions Bank is also a leader in bers of Zions Bank and its affiliates are not small business lending and has ranked as the No. eligible. 1 lender of U.S. Small Business Administration “We developed the Smart Women Grants 7(a) loans in Utah for the past 18 consecutive to help bolster the efforts of everyday heroes years. Founded in 1873, Zions has been servwho strengthen our communities in so many ing the communities of Utah for more than 135 ways through their various talents,” said Diana years. Additional information is available at George, vice president and manager of Zions <www.zionsbank.com> |
