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Show Volume XXI Issue II The Ogden Valley news Page 7 May 1, 2013 Announcements Obituaries Lincoln Boam Sorensen (February 20, 1931 April 24, 2013) Aka Big Chief Lincoln B. Sorensen, aka Big Chief, 82, passed peacefully on to the eternal realm on Wednesday, Lincoln Sorensen April 24, 2013 surrounded by his adoring family. He is our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriarch. Dad was a star athlete at South High, garnering numerous accolades, among them being named athlete of the year. He went on to serve an LDS mission to England, followed by honorable service in the U.S. Army. He continued his love of baseball, lettering at BYU where he also graduated with a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. It was while attending BYU that he met and fell in love with Janet Parker, his beauty queen from Draper. Dad endeared himself to all he came in contact with, especially his cherished students. He had served as principal at Lakeview, North Park, Kanesville, and Roy Elementary Schools. As a teacher and elementary principal, Dad touched the lives of thousands over the years. His circle of influence extended also to members of the North Ogden 5th Ward, where Dad served lovingly as Bishop. Ever a disciple of Christ, he and mom served two missions on Temple Square, and also in Auckland, New Zealand. Dad embraced life and provided a wealth of opportunities and memories for his children and grandchildren. Lincoln’s Logs, in the Bear Lake Valley, is a treasured paradise for the Sorensen family. It was here where the legend of “Big Chief” came to life, and Dad planted himself in the fertile hearts of his children, grandchildren, and numerous friends. Dad is survived by Janet, his eternal companion; children Mark (Christina) Sorensen, Kristen (Corey) Bell, Shauna (James) Beames, Gregg (Julie) Sorensen, Todd (Debbie) Sorensen, and Jennifer (Rob) Jones; 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers Lynn A. Sorensen and Richard J. Sorensen; and sister Virginia Nielsen. He was preceded in death by his parents Ulrich A. and Fannie B. Sorensen, and beloved baby sister, Mary McInnes. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Country Oaks Ward Cherry Lane 2680 E. Cherry Lane, Layton, Utah. Interment, North Ogden City Cemetery. Deceased Alfred B. Wade, 87, died April 13, 2013. Carol White McLatchie, 79, died April 14, 2013. Helen Butler Kroeger, 87, died April 22, 2013. Shirley Wayment Barrow, 89, died April 23, 2013. Thelma Vaughn White, 89, died April 23, 2013. Remembering Mother—Winifred She took her last breath that morning in spend more time with their grandkids—their April in bed at Saddleback Women’s Hospital. greatest reward. They were also able to bring Her pain had become unbearable; the doctor home a son, Jimmy, who had been in an instituwas consulted and asked two questions: could tion since he was six years old. she be given stronger pain medicine and what Sometimes your blessings multiply; in their were the chances of her recovering? early sixties they took on the additional task Winifred (Winnie) was a month short of of providing a home and care for two of their her 90th birthday; she would not be physically young granddaughters. Their small house in present for Mother’s Day of 2007. Calimesa had been expanded and In the last two years, EMT’s had fixed up; it had a large backyard been called to her home several with a vegetable garden, citrus times and she had been transtrees and a pomegranate tree, and ported to the hospital ER an equal plenty of room for grandchildren number of times. She was still to explore. Visiting grandkids mentally alert but her body was could count on taking home at giving out. least a loaf of homemade bread The doctor’s answer was that that seldom survived the trip stronger medication (morphine) home. Bit and Winnie believed would probably be more than her that taking care of the two girls heart could stand and the outwas 90% inspiration and 10% perlook for recovery was negative. spiration. When the girls returned Winnie’s family was aware that home to their mother, they were the hospital had instructions from overjoyed and had a love for their the patient not to keep her alive grandparents that was unbreakartificially. Word had spread to able. Winnie and Bit (Cyril family and friends, and many had Bit was the first to go to gathered at the hospital to pay a Heavenly Father; he fell victim to Holcombe Reynolds) final visit. Alzheimer’s and other infirmities Winnie and Bit (Cyril Holcombe Reynolds), and passed away in 1996 in a Hospice Center her husband of 62 years, spent their last work- overlooking El Toro Memorial Cemetery. Now, ing years together. Bit had been in the insur- Bit, Winnie, and Jimmy rest side by side at El ance business during the 1950’s and ‘60’s and Toro. Winnie had supplemented their income with This Mother’s Day we honor our mothers, her seamstress skills making little girls cloth- grandmothers, and those who have been like ing. In the 50’s, she learned to make slipcovers mothers to us; if lucky, we will feel the presfor a company in Long Beach and soon devel- ence of mother near us on Mother’s Day. If oped her own clientele; the business grew and even luckier, we remember that special person needed Bit’s help. They traveled the highways each and every day. and streets of Southern California, most of it in Orange County, until the 1980’s. They were John W. Reynolds, never happier because they also were able to Pleasant View Earl Holding 1926 - 2013 Husband, father, and grandfather R.E. “Earl” Holding was born November 29, 1926, the youngest of three children born to Franklin Eugene and Reva Johnson Holding. He attended school in Salt Lake City, graduating from Earl Holding West High School in 1944. Earl learned the value of a day’s labor as a youth and worked many jobs at the Covey and Hillcrest apartments where he lived. Due to World War II, he was able to attend school for half the day and work for the other half. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps upon graduation and served in Europe at the end of the war. After returning home, he attended the University of Utah where he received a degree in Civil Engineering. In 1949 he married his sweetheart and best friend, Carol Orme. Even before they were married, Earl and Carol started their first business together when they planted a 25-acre fruit orchard at Dimple Dell. They worked side by side to cultivate and irrigate the land; harvest the peaches, pears, and apples; and sell them to local stores. Earl and Carol were seldom apart throughout their 64 years of marriage; they formed an unbeatable partnership in business and in life. In 1952 the Covey family offered Earl and Carol the opportunity to move to and manage the Little America on the western prairie of Wyoming. During the 13 years they lived and worked at Little America, the couple started their family and fell in love with the State of Wyoming and its people. From that time on, Wyoming became home. Despite his business success, Earl never forgot that it was the people he worked with who made the difference. He often remarked that “you do business with your friends.” He inspired those around him to give their best efforts, and then, even a little more. He was as fiercely loyal to his family and his employees as they were to him. Most of the employees hired by Earl in the early days spent their entire careers with him and even their children work with the company to this day. Earl enjoyed working alongside his people and watching them succeed. Earl deeply loved the land and the beauty of the American West. After spending his childhood in an apartment, he always longed for open space where he could have a dog and a horse. This desire eventually led to the acquisition of his ranches in Wyoming and Montana. He looked for every opportunity to spend time at the ranch working the fields, cattle, and crops and being surrounded by the natural beauty of God’s creations. Many of his business ventures were centered on creating something from nothing, making improvements, and building from beautiful natural materials. When planning the Grand America Hotel he personally traveled to Bethel, Vermont to select the granite for the project. He was fascinated by the possibilities found in nature, from drilling for oil to preserving a stand of trees on a ski run. His happiest times were spent with his children and grandchildren, hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors. He also loved hearing his grandchildren sing or play music. His face would light up when a new baby came to visit. Earl was known for his competitive spirit, whether it was racing mountain bikes with his grandsons or skiing his favorite runs in Sun Valley. He always wanted to take his family along with him, even on business trips, so he could teach them the important things in life. Earl’s tireless efforts on behalf of the Olympics helped bring the 2002 Winter Games to Salt Lake City. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Olympics believing the Games stood for the ideals of athletic excellence and international cooperation. He kept a silver dollar in his pocket, which he often turned while pondering an important decision or challenge. He said it reminded him how hard it is to make and keep a dollar, and that things in business, as in life, should be genuine. For him, the effort and fun of pursuing an ideal was its own reward. Earl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Earl and Carol were sealed for time and eternity in the Jordan River Temple. He remained close to his childhood friend, President Thomas S. Monson, who was his classmate at West High School. He was deeply moved when the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang at a celebration honoring his 80th birthday. On April 19, 2013, at the age of 86, Earl passed away at home of natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Carol; their three children, Anne, Kathleen, and Stephen; their spouses; twelve grandchildren; his brother, Ralph; and many extended family members, business associates and friends who were just like part of the family. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Helen Jean, and his close business partner and childhood friend Kenneth Y. Knight. Earl was fortunate to have the best group of nurses and aides ever assembled to work with him since his 2002 stroke, and the family would like to extend gratitude to each of them for their excellent care. The family also expresses appreciation to Dr. Craig Harmon, Dr. Elaine Skalabrin, and Dr. Ted Kimball, along with the entire team at the University of Utah Stroke Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Federal Heights Ward, 1300 E. Fairfax Road, Salt Lake City, Utah. 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