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Show Volume XXII Issue XVI The Ogden Valley news Page 7 October 15, 2014 Announcements Obituaries Fay LaVern Cook Redfearn February 20, 1921 ~ October 4, 2014 Fay LaVern Cook Redfearn, 93, passed Fay Redfearn away Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born in Harrison, Arkansas on February 20, 1921, the daughter of Worth and Mina Bell Qualls Cook. She grew up in Harrison, Arkansas, and Wichita, Kansas. She moved to Auburn, Washington and married Jasper Newton Redfearn, Sr. on April 12, 1946 in Auburn, Washington. Jasper and Fay moved to Moses Lake, Washington. They joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, being baptized May 2, 1954. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 12, 1955. The family moved to N. Ogden, Utah in 1966. Jasper passed away May 27, 1988. Fay had a strong testimony of the Gospel and loved the church. She served faithfully as a Secretary in the Relief Society, home management teacher, Sunday School teacher, and served for 20 years in the extraction program. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and John Posnien John Posnien June 22, 1938 ~ September 27, 2014 John Posnien, lifelong and devoted Huntsville resident, beloved husband, and former Shooting Star Saloon owner, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 27, 2014. John was born June 22, 1938 in Ogden, Utah to Walter and Rhoda Posnien and they and his sister Nancy moved to present day Huntsville in 1948. Once in Huntsville, he loved the town so much he decided, at that point, that he was never going to leave. After graduating from Ogden High, he later followed in his father’s footsteps as an optician and ran the Ogden Optical Store. At that time, he also met his future wife Heidi, “the most beautiful woman that Germany ever produced,” who remained at his side till the end. Following his career as an optician, John became a successful real estate broker and ultimately he pursued his passion to own the infamous Shooting Star Saloon. Over the years, he and Heidi remained vigilant in maintaining and preserving the historical and symbolic importance of the longest continually running bar in Utah. John held court in the bar, telling elaborate stories of the past and singing his favorite cowboy songs. Once patrons had settled in and started to enjoy the evening atmosphere, he would then proceed to kick everyone out and close the bar...as he was tired and decided it was time to go home. John was a complex character. He was born with a natural charm, quick wit, a twinkle in his eye, but also had the reputation of being stub- crafts. All of her children and grandchildren have crocheted handiwork from Mom that is beautiful. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Fay is survived by her children, Arminta Fay Redfearn (William C.) Clegg, Pocatello, Idaho; Medora Elizabeth (Rodger) VanCleave, Pleasant View; Roderick Worth (Rosemarie) Redfearn, Ogden; Coila Madge (Kerry R.) Schenk, Pocatello, Idaho; Keith Adair (Christie Lee) Redfearn, Pleasant View; Linton Reece Redfearn, N. Ogden; and Ardith Roshell (Roger) Stitt, Eden; 28 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Worth and Mina Bell Qualls Cook; husband, Jasper Newton Redfearn, Sr.; son, Jasper Newton Redfearn, Jr.; granddaughters Brittany Leigh Redfearn and Angela VanCleave; and sister Mildred Reed. Graveside services were held Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Ben Lomond Cemetery, N. Ogden. Services entrusted to Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary. “If you don’t believe in angels, you haven’t met our Mother!” Condolences may be sent to <www. lindquistmortuary.com> born as a mule. But he would debate because he cared. He was committed to safeguarding the town and way of life that generations before had done for us. He served on the town council and with his exceptional memory remained over the years a town historian and consult. John was most grateful and proud in 2011 when Huntsville named Heidi and him the Grand Marshalls for the annual July 4th parade. John is survived by his wife, Heidi Posnien; grandchildren Andrea Park and Andre C. Park; sister, Nancy (Richard) Marty; and Rhonda’s step-daughter Lisa (Eric) Shumway. He was preceded in death by both parents, daughter Rhonda Andersen, granddaughter Tana Andersen, and son Andre P. Park. John will be missed by his family and friends, but his spirit will live on in the cowboy songs that continue to play in the little bar down the street. Special thanks to Encompass Home Health, who took such good care of John; our wonderful Huntsville neighbors, who have been so helpful and supportive; and to Dr. Seth Lewis and his staff. Funeral services were held Monday, October 6, 2014 at Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, Utah. A viewing was held Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Leavitt’s Mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment at Huntsville Cemetery. Please send condolences to the family at <www.leavittsmortuary.com> Deceased Harold W. Orton, 90, died September 12, 2014. Sterling Hugh Campbell, 92, died September 14, 2014. Chad David Degiorgio, 38, died September 15, 2014. Winfred Woodrow “Woody” Himelright, Jr., 68, died September 22, 2014. Fae Patterson, 66, died September 26, 2014. Reta Loraine Wadman, 82, died October 6, 2014. James LeGrande Shupe, 95, died October 8, 2014. Vern Iverson, DDS Brigham Burton, DDS Ashley Burton, DDS Head into the office this month to participate in our giveaway! Come take a guess at how many pumpkins are in our jar for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Black Island Farms Corn Maze! Winner will be announced Friday October, 24th 2627 Highway 162, Eden 801-745-3882 www.iversondental.com Happily serving Ogden Valley for over 25 years Mary Shaw June 27, 1923 ~ September 30, 2014 Mary Shaw, 91, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Quail Meadows Assisted Living in North Ogden, Utah. She was born June 27, 1923 in Liberty, Utah to James Leon and Naomi Mary Shaw Rhodes Shaw. She attended Weber County Schools and graduated from Weber High School’s Class of 1941. She also attended Ogden Business College. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many various church callings. She served an LDS Mission to Canada from December 1945 to La Ree Taggart Scott November 13, 1926 ~ September 26, 2014 La Ree Taggart Scott, 87, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and compassionate friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, LaRee Scott September 26, 2014. La Ree was born in Lewiston, Utah to Frederick and Eulalie Ardella Leavitt Taggart on November 13, 1926, the youngest of nine children. Schooling from kindergarten to 9th grade was in Lewiston, Utah, 10th grade went to North Cache High in Richmond, Utah, and during WWII her parents moved to Ogden, Utah where La Ree graduated from Ogden High School in May of 1945. In high school she worked after school at S.H. Kress and also at Thomas Dee Hospital. Then she moved to Logan, Utah and worked for the William Budge Memorial Hospital as their very first aide and then Budge Clinic for Dr. Omar Budge until she married Winfield Morrill Scott on September 2, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Winfield was from Logan, Utah, but attending medical school in Los Angeles, California. She worked in Los Angeles at the Good Samaritan Hospital and later at the County General Hospital. They then moved to Orangevale, California, in 1953, where Dr. Winfield M. Scott had a practice. In August of 1955 they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where her husband did a surgical residency, then in late fall of 1958 they moved back to California, living in Fair Oaks with his practice. In July of 1963, they moved to Enid, Oklahoma, where her husband had a practice with Dr. LeRoy Gau and Dr. Howard Norris until they passed away in 1967, with Winfield continuing to practice Family Medicine and Urology, and work as a surgeon. They lived in Enid until May of 1998 when they moved to North Ogden, Utah, where three of their children lived who could help La Ree care for Winfield after he had a stroke. After her husband passed away June 26, 1999 – two and a half months short of their 50th wedding anniversary – La Ree spent time with family and friends, and worked for a time as an ordinance worker in the Ogden Utah LDS Temple until she had a slight stroke and developed Alzheimer’s. La Ree was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has always been active with a strong testimony, and has served faithfully in many callings in her branch, ward, and stake; in teaching Primary, June 1947. Mary enjoyed working at the Ogden Credit Bureau, Arsenal, Crown Zellerback in California, and Eimco in Salt Lake City. After she retired in 1989, she loved traveling, volunteering at the elementary schools, and working at the family history library. Everyone who knew Mary loved her. Mary is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings William Leland, Norris James, Lyle R. Shaw, and sister, Juanita Shaw. Graveside services were held Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Liberty City Cemetery located 3900 N. State Road 162. Services entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to <www. lindquistmortuary.com> Sunday School, M.I.A., Relief Society, and serving as Relief Society President, and also her husband’s speaking companion as he served on the high council as they drove throughout their large stake in Oklahoma for several years. While living in Enid, Oklahoma, she was a member of the Ladies Shriners and a member of the AAOA-Auxiliary to the American Osteopathic Association. La Ree loved life and being with her family, and having picnics and cookouts and family get-togethers over the years. She was a very compassionate, caring person with a gift to nurse people—whether family or friends or acquaintances—back to health after surgery and sickness, and many times took in the children of a mother who just gave birth or was ill, taking care of the children as her own. Even with her Alzheimer’s and while living in assisted living, she would help the other residents out, even sitting at their beside when sick or dying, to help feed them and nurse them back to health. She always had a smile and a fun sense of humor, and loved babies and children. She loved to collect dolls, figurines of cottages, light houses, castles, flowers, and anything of beauty. She loved to crochet Afghans and sew until her memory started to fail her. La Ree is the mother of four sons and two daughters, who are Dr. Michael Bruce Scott (Janice Glenn), Enid, Oklahoma; Emory Winfield Scott (Judith Joan Hunter), Australia; Ida Mae Scott McKay (Alan Bruce McKay), Ogden, Utah; Dr. Fred Dacon Scott (Deborah Lynn Weese), Robinson, Illinois; Toby Taggart Scott (Charlotte Cragun), Pleasant View, Utah; and Crystal Scott Hahn of Ogden, Utah. At the time of her passing, she had 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 2 more due in early 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and all of her siblings. La Ree was the last living grandchild of George Washington Taggart of the Mormon Battalion, and comes from a noble family and heritage who, when hearing the Gospel message, embraced it as pioneers and never looked back through all their trials…. She was a woman of great faith and fortitude, blessing her family in so many ways. We will miss you mother . . . until we meet again . . . . We as a family would like to thank Legacy House in Ogden and Aspire Hospice Care for their kindness. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Fruitland LDS Ward Chapel, 2250 N. Fruitland Dr., N. Ogden. Interment, Logan Utah Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at <www. lindquistmortuary.com> |