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Show Page 6 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXII Issue VIII April 1, 2014 Announcements Military News Obituaries John Herbert “Jack” Swaner Huntsville Man Accepts Military Command in Korea Captain Mycal Brown, formerly of Huntsville and son of Forrest and SuZan Brown of Huntsville, recently accepted command of the Delta 176th FMSU (Financial Management Sustainment Unit) in Seoul, Korea. Brown has been serving in the U.S. Army for the past 13 years. Now assigned to Korea, he spent a year in Afghanistan, a year at Ft. Jackson South Carolina, three years at Ft. Lenard Wood in Missouri, and a year in the Army’s Monterey, California language school. Captain Mycal Brown accepting command of the Delta 176th FMSU in Seoul, Korea. He is shown directly right of the company commander’s flag. Obituaries William Derrah Van Dyke 3/31/1926 ~ 3/9/2014 William Derrah Van Dyke passed away on March 9, 2014 at the age of 87 from incidents of age. He was born in Ogden, Utah on March 31, 1926 to Leslie Harold William Van Dyke and Edith Read Van Dyke. He married the beautiful girl who lived around the corner, Myrene Greenwell. They were married in 1948 by LDS Church President George Albert Smith in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Myrene, whom he affectionately called Nellie, was the love of his life and they were married 65 years. They were always together. Bill enjoyed a wonderful childhood with many friends, his pony, dogs, and 1932 Chevy convertible. He was known for his bright smile and sense of humor. Bill attended Ogden City Schools, graduating from Ogden High in 1944. He attended Weber State College and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1948. He attended Utah State University for post-graduate studies. His employment included Sears, J. G. Read Bros., Idaho State University, Weber State College, and Bangerter Trucking Company. His accomplishments as a financial director at Weber State earned him merit awards from the U.S. Dept. of Education and Weber State College. Among Bill’s many talents was his ability to work with his hands. A business executive by profession, he was still able to repair, modify and build just about anything. He could sometimes be found under the hood of his car making repairs while still wearing his white shirt and tie. Bill was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he faithfully served in many positions. His treasures were his wife and family whom he loved dearly. He especially enjoyed Sunday evening family gatherings with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Pop.” Bill and Myrene enjoyed extensive travels with dear friends, many of whom he had known since his school days. He enjoyed fishing, tying his own flies, and spending his childhood summers at the family cabin in Ogden canyon. He was an avid reader with a keen intellect and was especially interested in history, archeology, paleontology, LDS Church history, and American history. His family admired his courage, humility, and sense of humor. His strength of character will continue to inspire them. Bill is survived by his wife, Myrene Van Dyke; three children, William G. (Mary) Van Dyke, Robert M. (Kathy) Van Dyke, and Bonnie Jo (Michael) King; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Dorothy and Helen, and his brother Harold. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at <www. lindquistmortuary.com> June 18, 1927 ~ March 6, 2014 John “Jack” Herbert Swaner passed away at his home March 6, 2014. John was born June 18, 1927 in Ogden, Utah, graduating from Ogden John Swaner High School and Weber State College with a degree in Business. He was in the U.S. Navy and served his country in WWII. John married Cleo Fae Anderson and they had three children. They were later divorced. On August 30, 1969 he married Jo Brannan in Montgomery, Alabama. She passed away July 2008. He was employed at Hill AFB, retiring after 38 years. At the time of his retirement, he was a division chief in computer operations. He served as an officer in the National Machine Accounting Association and the Hill Air Force Base Administrative Club. He graduated from the Air Force Comptroller School and the Air War College Seminar Program. He received many performance awards. Emma Lou Pehrson Kirkham Emma Lou Pehrson Kirkham, age 80, returned home March 6, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving Emma Kirkham family and they stood vigil over her with great tenderness as the angels gently lifted her spirit into the heavenly hands of her Savior. Emma was born July 17, 1933 to her goodly parents Sydney Pehrson and Sarah Delvora Gurney Pehrson. She was blessed with great beauty, even as a child, and she loved and was loved by everyone she ever met. She grew up on a farm/ranch in Vernon, Utah where she had a wonderful childhood with lots of fun and hard work on the family potato farm. Her mother taught her how to cook and she excelled above and beyond with this talent for the remainder Deceased of her life. Brenda Lee Allan, 52, died March 9, 2014. She attended Vernon elementary, and Tooele Ruth Manning Mason, 93, died March 9, High, and graduated from Tintic High School in 2014. Eureka, Utah where she was a senior class offiDarlene Woodruff Hall, 87, died March 17, cer. Emma was very well liked by all for her friendly and outgoing personality. 2014. She met her future husband Doug Kirkham and they married August 28, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Salt Lake City for a short time, and then moved to Farmington, Utah where they raised their six children. Being a mother was central in Emma’s life and she was a constant example of Christ, which was especially evident in the nurturing of her family. Life is about choices, and Emma humbly made the right choices, choosing to live each day with joy and unconditional love. If you met Emma, then you were blessed to feel the Saviors love. She never said an unkind word and loved others the way the Savior did, unconditionally, and without hesitation. She chose to have six children and they were born to a mother who cherished them and their differences. She was a constant example of love and guidance, and each child felt that they were secretly their mother’s favorite. Her grandchildren were also blessed with her neverending love and she constantly kissed and John loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, fishing, snow and water skiing, bowling and golf. He was one of the original members of the Hill AFB Ski Club, creating friendships he maintained throughout the years. He was a member of the LDS Church. He is survived by two children, CarolLyn (Bob) Williams, Winchester, Oregon and Paul (Angela) Swaner, Eden, Utah; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Annette (Dave) Manning, his brother Gene (LaDon) Swaner, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Cleo, his parents, his wife Jo, sister Fern (Duke) Blasko, and daughter Linda Ann Swaner Johnson. His family will be forever grateful to his many friends who kept weekly outings, Wendover trips, and visits constant; also, the staff of Dignity Hospice and Dr. Ryan Stewart for their care. A graveside service in his honor was held at Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 -36th St., Ogden, Utah, Friday, March 14, 2014 where military honors were accorded. A celebration with friends and family was held following a graveside service at Leavitt’s Waterfall Atrium. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite animal charity. Send condolences to the family at <www. leavittsmortuary.com> hugged them at every opportunity. Emma was an exceptional cook and baker, and she was known far and wide for her amazing pies, cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, even opening her own pie ship in Farmington during the early 1980’s. She also worked at the Lion House restaurant in Salt Lake City, and the Heidelberg restaurant in Farmington where she cooked and prepared wonderful food. There was a constant stream of amazing meals and deserts that came from her home and went to anyone in need. She was incredibly charitable, and her children watched and learned from their mother. Emma was a woman of great faith. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and happily chose to spend her days in constant service to others. She magnified every calling, serving as Relief Society President, temple worker, and in a myriad of other auxiliary positions. She had an exceptional testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ and found strength in her love of him. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her half-brothers Bryant and John Pehrson, her half-sister Elaine Bitner, and her sister Lois Gattung. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Kirkham Sr., her siblings Jacqueline Pehrson, Clayton and (Erla) Pehrson, Eric and (Darlene) Pehrson, Sydney and (Tiiu) Pehrson, Linda and (Jim) Ekker, and Vicki Jo and (John )Smekens; and her children Julie and (Rick) Nielson, Douglas and (Laurel) Kirkham, Richard and (Tina) Kirkham, Scott Kirkham and (Wesley Beard), Steven Kirkham, Curtis and (Carol) Kirkham; 20 grandchildren; and 3½ greatgrandchildren. Friends and family paid their respects at the Farmington Compton Bench Chapel, 900 N. 300 W., Compton Road, Farmington, Utah. Interment, Farmington City Cemetery. Mother, we will miss you more than we can ever say, but we are comforted in the knowledge that we will be together again, and we will honor your legacy by being joyful in our lives and serving others with unconditional love. Condolences may be shared at <www. serenicarefuneralhome.com> OBITUARIES cont. on page 7 CLEAN-UP cont. from page 1 ronment? Everyday. We can at least come together as a community and spend three hours of our time to give something back,” states Rounkles. “If you’re not going to come out and help with the Canyon Cleanup, at least do something to participate in Earth Day. 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