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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XXIII Issue X Page 7 June 15, 2016 Announcements Obituaries Cody Montgomery Cody Todd Montgomery February 9, 1959 ~ May 29, 2016 Cody, 57, was born February 9, 1959 to loving parents Donald C. Montgomery and Marcene Wayment Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his dad, by just three months. He finished his valiant fight with cancer on May 29, 2016. He has been very courageous, patient and optimistic these last three years. He still had much he wanted to do and he was not ready to leave us yet. Cody was a tough and quiet cowboy with a tender heart who loved the outdoors. He lived in Liberty, Utah all of his life and loved it. The mountains were his playground and he enjoyed spending time in them with his dad and his sons. He loved to hunt, fish and ride his horses. He especially loved fishing trips with his family to their cabin in Island Park, Idaho. He enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play sports. He would be the most excited and energetic person on the side lines. He couldn’t sit down! Cody graduated from Weber High School in 1976. He married his high school sweetheart Karen Hillstead on December 28, 1977 in Liberty, Utah. They were later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple, on June 5, 1981. They were married for 38 years and enjoyed working in their garden together and spending time with their children and grandchildren. He worked for Wadman Corporation for 35 years and the family would like to thank them for their outstanding love and support. He was a superintendent there and he put his heart and soul into every project he ran. Cody was a peacemaker and got along with all different types of people. He was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. He is survived by his wife, Karen Hillstead Montgomery; mother, Marcene Wayment Montgomery; five loving sisters and an Indian brother, along with their spouses. He is also survived by his children: Jessica Montgomery Mann (Marcus), Cody Montgomery Jr. (Ann), Chad Montgomery (Tianna), Jaine Montgomery Arias (Carlos), and Paige Montgomery Sherrod (Vallan). He has two grandsons and eight granddaughters and one more on the way. A viewing was held Wednesday, June 1 at the North Fork LDS Chapel located at 4279 N. 3300 E., Liberty, Utah. Funeral Service were held Thursday, June 2. He will be laid to rest in the Liberty Cemetery. Services under the direction of Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY FOUNDATION 5290 S 400 E OGDEN UT 84405 1940 ~ 2016 Gordon Russell was born July 3, 1940. He was 75 years old when he passed away at his home in Hurricane, Utah due to complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was known by so many names: son, student, Gordon Russell husband, father, teacher, tutor, Gordy, Gpa, GG, and a dear friend to so many. His parents were told he would never walk, and that his life would be cut short because he was born with cerebral palsy. Not only did he walk and run; he played baseball as a young boy and his family was host of the old Ogden Reds baseball team, he almost made his high school and college basketball teams, he loved playing golf, and though he couldn’t hit the ball very far, it was always down the middle. The boy who was born with challenges grew to be a man who cared about everyone, never took a hand-out, and made a positive difference in the lives of so many. Gordon obtained his Master’s Degree at Utah State University, which prepared him to become a teacher at T.H. Bell Jr. High, Roy High School, Weber State and later, a professor at Dixie State University with an emphasis in Mathematics. He taught his students that one is not measured statistically; and the odds no matter how much they might be stacked against a person do not determine the result. A person’s choices dictate the life that one leads, not the situation in which one is born. The ability to try to see things from another person’s A special thanks to all the medical staff who point of view is part of the formula to success, helped Cody through this time. with attitude being the predominate ingredient. Condolences may be sent to www.leavitts- Gordon always made a person feel like he or mortuary.com on his behalf. she was the most important person in the world. He made time to help, and built people up with positive words and enthusiastic encouragement. He listened attentively, offered a shoulder to lean on, and tried not to judge people for Tribute A Tribute to Richard Allen Smalley Rick and his grandchildren. your respects: Friday, June 17, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and June 18, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary. As per Gordon’s wishes, there will be no sadness only love and laughter. Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Send condolences to the family at <www. lindquistmortuary.com> Ogden Valley news PO BOX 130 eden UT 84310 Announcements are placed free of charge. Rick and his wife Wendy. Richard served in the U.S. Army, and worked for the U.S. Federal government for 39 years. He earned countless service awards as an Occupational Safety Specialist and OSHA compliance officer. Richard retired in 2013, and being retired suited Rick—it allowed him to explore his artistic roots and curious nature. He also rekindled his love for photography, guitar, and exploring all of the outdoor beauty Utah has to offer. Richard was an excellent conversationalist who enjoyed getting to know anyone who engaged him. He was a giant of a man and his heart was bigger than he was. When he walked into a room it lit up with his smile, and his open personality allowed people to open up to him as you would to a counselor. Richard was always willing to lend a helping hand to anybody who needed it and was often helping someone on the side of the road with a flat tire or moving the snow out of a neighbor’s yard before they got home from work. He could fix anything and was always inventing something. He had such love and compassion for children and animals of all kinds because of their innocence; animals and children were drawn to him. His generous and welcoming spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy; his son Michael and daughter-in-law Natalie; grandchildren Camden, Cole, and Sam; sisters Shelia and Margret; his brother Peter; and numerous relatives and friends who miss him dearly. A celebration of his life will be held July 3, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at his residence in Liberty and good neighbors park next door. A Tribute to Richard Allen Smalley Rick and his two sisters. their actions. His philosophy was to get by giving, and pay it forward. He started a scholarship in honor of a former student, Shea’ton Russell, in hopes that others would lead by his example. Gordy accomplished many things in his life, with too many awards and accolades to mention, the latest being educator of the year for Southern Utah, but there was a class to teach so he didn’t go to the ceremony. Gordon was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence; mother, Gladys; sister, Naida; brother, Lynn; and Adell Farrow, the mother of his children. His legacy lives on in his daughter Randi Bibler; and his son Ryan Russell, and Ryan’s wife Shanelle. To Cody Elliot, Cody’s wife TaNa, their son Randon Scott, Shyann Bibler, and Sage Bibler he was “Gpa” and to Rio Bella Russell and Sailor Elle Russell he was “GG.” Dear friends, there are so many people that naming them would be impossible, and not attempting to name everyone is intentional for fear that someone might be left out. All of you know who you are, and how important you were to him, and trust that he is still with you. In lieu of giving flowers or other gifts, please consider donating to the scholarship he started so it, and his philosophy to pay it forward, can live on. (Go to giving.dixie.edu, click on “Please direct my gift to,” choose “Other,” and type in “Gordon Russell Scholarship Endowment” and your contribution.) His life truly was like a math equation that has touched lives exponentially on into infinity. There are two dates you can come and pay Please send your announcements & photos to: July 3, 1944 ~ July 28, 2015 Richard (Rick) Allen Smalley left this earthly life July 28, Rick Smalley,Stagg 2015. Richard was High Stockton, a loving son, brother, California, Class of husband, father, grand‘62 Bananna father, son-in-law, uncle and friend. Richard was born into this world July 3, 1944 in Stockton, California. He spent most of his childhood through his late adulthood in Stockton. He graduated from Stagg High School in 1962. He married his soulmate Wendy Granados September 2, 2006 and moved to Utah where they began the life Richard always dreamed of living—high in the mountains surrounded by nothing but nature, trees, critters, and stars that go on forever (he always said nothing gets better than this). Rick and Wendy cared for and loved their fury children Bella, De, Gretchen, and Miss Kitty and any other neighbor critter visiting. Richard loved life and loved to laugh. He had the most compassionate and giving heart, and he touched so many countless lives on this earth. He loved fly fishing, camping, and hunting in which his Dad taught him everything about archery and shooting when he was a young boy growing up. He also loved photography, skiing, and playing blues guitar. He would try any daredevil stunt at least once and always loved to play harmless practical jokes. He built race cars and raced on the Salt Flats and drove a Harley Davison Motorcycle in his early years. He was an avid archer—hunting and competing—carrying on with what his dad taught him. Then, when he moved to Utah, he rekindled his love for cars and racing, spending more time taking photographs of his grandchildren racing BMX. Richard has been behind the camera much of his life, enjoying what he could capture in time. Gordon Russell Rick Race Team with BallPoint. Three generations of Smalley’s. |
