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Show Volume XXIV Issue VIII The Ogden Valley news Page 7 May 1, 2017 Announcements Obituaries Raymond Pearce Knowles March 12, 1933 ~ April 14, 2017 Ray passed away quietly, after final goodbyes with his family, April 14, 2017. Born March 12, 1933 to Kenneth Baugh Raymond Knowles Knowles and Helen Gladys Pearce in their modest living room in Ogden, Ray, with few but significant separations, lived life as an Ogdenite. He attended Ogden City elementary and secondary schools, graduating from Ogden High School in 1951. He received degrees from the University of Utah and later from Auburn University, taught English Literature in Ogden secondary schools for a short time, and made a career as a civilian contracting officer at Hill Air Force Base. An accomplished percussionist, Ray performed military service as a member of the 6th US Army Band in San Francisco during the Korean conflict. Thereafter, Ray served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Central States Mission before returning and marrying Colleen Livingston June 12, 1958 in the Logan LDS Temple. Ray and Colleen created a home which came to be known to family, friends, and even strangers as a safe haven filled with beautiful music. Ray and Colleen have enjoyed loving companionship for 59 years. Ray blessed his family by always following the Lord Jesus Christ—no matter where that might take him. As a young father he followed that guidance in taking his family to Japan from 1967 through 1970 with his work assignment, during which time he served as the Central Honshu Servicemen’s District President of the LDS Church. Shortly after returning to the United States, he followed that guidance again in a short but significant professional experience with his young family in Montgomery, Alabama. These experiences helped Ray’s Carolyn Yeoman April 27, 1938 ~ April 22, 2017 Carolyn M. Yeoman of Clearfield, Utah and Boles, Arkansas joined her sweetheart Ira Junior Yeoman Sr. April 22, 2017. Carolyn was born Carolyn Yeoman April 27, 1938 and was married to Ira May 15, 1955. They were married 58 years before Ira passed away January 27, 2013. Survivors include two sons and one daughter and spouses: Ira Junior and Lillian Yeoman Jr. of Clearfield, James Walter and Gina Yeoman of Roy, Donna Lynn and Mike Anderson of Huntsville; one brother and spouse, Doug and Cheryl Pantle of West Haven; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Carolyn loved to be with her family. When everybody got together they played cards, played music, and had good home cooking. She enjoyed arts and craft especially crocheting and canning. She spent time with friends at the VFW Auxiliary in Arkansas and the Clearfield Senior Center. The children of Carolyn would like to thank children grow closer together and provided the whole family with life changing cultural diversity experiences. Ray himself loved and respected all persons and saw each as a child of God, without regard to culture, color, creed, or economic circumstance. At a very young age, Ray served as Bishop of the LDS Ogden 34th Ward, serving many from the perspective of one who could see others as their Heavenly Father would see them. He believed in doing whatever he could to help people heal and strengthen their own family relationships, and fittingly served as a Sealer in the Ogden and Nauvoo LDS Temples. Ray and Colleen served three LDS missions following their retirements—in Kirtland, Ohio; St. George, Utah; and Nauvoo, Illinois Temples. Ray was known as a quiet giant who lived to serve others as exemplified by his Savior. It was a common observation that “if you want to get to heaven, hitch your wagon to Ray Knowles.” We love and miss Ray, and appreciate his contribution to God’s important work of the salvation of God’s children. Ray is survived by his wife, Colleen; his precious nurturing daughter Nancy, his four sons, Jeffrey (Brandie), Scott (Jennifer), Mark (Wendy), and David (Linda); and by all but one of his 17 grandchildren; and by all seven of his great-grandchildren; siblings Boyd, Michael, Darrell, and Kathy; and many good friends. He was preceded by his parents, sisters Eleanor and Marilyn, grandson Matthew, and many other loved ones and friends whom he is now again comprehending and blessing with his goodness. Ray’s new friends at Encompass Home Care and Hospice and at Mountain Ridge Assisted Living have also been a wonderful blessing to Ray and his family. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Old Post Ward Chapel, 5191 Old Post Rd., Ogden, Utah. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd. Send condolences to the family at <www. lindquistmortuary.com> Lillian Yeoman for the care, support, and love she has given Carolyn over the past eight years. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Shasta, Sammie, Mandy, Ashley, Clark, Judi and Susan for their special touch in taking care of our mother. Also, to Mountain View Health Services and Envision Hospice. Funeral services were held Friday, April 28, 2017 at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd, Layton, Utah. Interment at Clearfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.lindquistmortuary.com> Inspirational Thought “Becoming a mother makes you the mother of all children. From now on, each wounded, abandoned, frightened child is yours. You live in the suffering mothers of every race and creed and weep with them. You long to comfort all who are desolate.” -– Charlotte Gray Linda Lee Dabb March 5, 1944 ~ April 16, 2017 Linda Lee Dabb passed away April 16, 2017. She was born March 5, 1944 to Dean and Lois Britzell Smith in Logan, Utah. She married L.J Watts and together they Linda Dabb had two sons. He later passed away. She then met and married Vern Dabb. Linda was a member of the LDS Church. She was a beautician for over 30 years and developed many long-lasting friendships. She enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time at La Plata, gambling, playing Bingo, and her Bunko group. She was always the life of the party. Most of all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a very fun grandma and made spending time with her Jeff K. Thredgold February 25, 1951 ~ April 15, 2017 Jeff Thredgold Jeff K. Thredgold passed away in his home Saturday, April 15, 2017, after a five-year battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration, a degenerative neurological disorder similar to ALS. He was 66 years old. Jeff was born February 25, 1951 in Ogden, Utah to Kevin Arnold Thredgold and Donna Jean Taylor Thredgold. Jeff is survived by his devoted wife Lynnette, his six children: Amy (Drew), Chris (Megan), Shawn (Tegan), Michelle (Brett), Kacey, and Taylor (Spencer). He adored his 17 grandchildren: Kennadie, Zoee, Cameron, Adilyn, Jantson, Lauren, Ryan, Jocelyn, Paige, Ella, Matthew, Gracie, Joshua, Jones, Hailey, Jayda, and Jate. He is also survived by his two brothers: Scott (Tricia) and Greg (Cindy). Jeff was President of Thredgold Economic Associates and served as an economic consultant to Zions Bank for 17 years, providing Zions Bank and other affiliate banks with a monthly Small Business Index, quarterly economic reports, and entertaining speaking engagements. Jeff’s career as an economist spanned more than 40 years, including 23 years as senior vice president and chief economist for KeyCorp. He wrote a weekly economic and financial newsletter called the “Tea Leaf,” for 37 years. He authored several books, including “econAmerica,” “A Parent’s Letter to My Children in School,” and “On the One Hand... The Economist’s Joke Book.” He also served as an adjunct professor of finance at the University of Utah for 16 years and served grandchildren very special. She is survived by her sons Greg (Shantel) Watts and Daren (Kristie) Watts; her stepchildren, Kelly (Judy) Dabb, Becky (Brad) Amos, and Andy (Vickie – deceased) Dabb; her grandchildren, Jennie (Mike), Justin (Sylinda), Gage, Rowdy, Dawson, and Brynlee; six great-grandchildren; brothers Jim (Suzanne) Smith, Mike (Terri) Smith, and Tab (Brenda) Smith; and her sister Marsha (Wayne – deceased) Merrill. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a great-grandson, and her daughterin-law Linda. The family would like to give a special thanks to Our House Assisted Living, Access Hospice, and the staff at McKay Dee Hospital, especially her nurse Karlie Layton. Services were held Friday, April 21, 2017 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.myers-mortuary.com> as President of the National Association for Business Economics, Utah Chapter. In 2002, Jeff received the designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the International Federation for Professional Speakers and the National Speakers Association. Active as a professional speaker since 1989, he logged more than 2,500 speaking engagements at conferences, conventions and other meetings throughout the country and internationally. By traveling the country with former Chairman and CEO of KeyCorp, Victor J. Riley, Jr., Jeff developed his unique ability to “cut though the fluff” and discuss serious issues and developments in a very understandable way. Entertaining and economist in the same sentence?! Yes! If Jeff was not speaking or spending time with his family, he was on the golf course. Jeff held the PGA Rocky Mountain District longdrive title and was undefeated for several years. He participated in the national finals two years in a row. Jeff’s number-one concern in his life was his family. He was a gentle, loving, wonderful, giving man, husband, father, and grandpa. He gave so much to everyone around him even until the very end. As per Jeff’s wishes, his brain and spinal cord have been donated to University of Utah Health to support research of Frontotemporal Degeneration. In lieu of flowers, please donate in support of research to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, <www.theaftd.org> A “Celebration of Life” open house was held Saturday, April 22 and April 23, 2017 at his home in Farmington, 1311 N. Hidden Quail Cove. In Jeff’s book, “A Parent’s Letter to My Children in School,” he wrote, “Recognize that the only limits you face are those you set for yourself.” He lived that idea to the fullest. We love and will miss our husband, dad, and grandpa. |