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Show Volume XXIV Issue XX The Ogden Valley news Page 7 November 15, 2017 Announcements Obituaries Kim G. Fuller June 8, 1951 ~ March 23, 2017 Kim Glen Fuller, 65, passed away courageously on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Brigham City, Utah. Kim Fuller Born to Glen and Connie Fuller, Kim grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Rowland Hall St. Marks high school in 1969. He then attended the University of Utah, where he took an active role in the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Kim was very dedicated to his work and could often be found outside mending fences or fixing rigs. When he wasn’t working or playing soccer, he found solitude in retreats to nature. Valeen May Clark Wood September 3, 1929 ~ October 21, 2017 Valeen May Clark Wood returned to live with her Heavenly Valeen Wood Father October 21, 2017. She passed peacefully from causes incident to old age; she was 88. Valeen was born in Morgan, Utah on September 3, 1929 to Reuben Clark and Fern Richens Clark. She was the oldest of four children. Valeen was sealed for time and eternity to her eternal companion Grant C. Wood September 4, 1947 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They had been married for 63 years when Grant passed away in August 2010. She had two children, Clark Grant Wood (deceased) and Shauna Wood Cox. She had seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. She was an aunt to over 30 nieces and nephews. Valeen and Grant made their home in Ogden, Utah where she lived until 2014 when she relocated to San Ramon, California to live with her daughter Shauna and Chip Cox. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a member of the Sempre Musical Society of Ogden, Utah from 1949 to 2014 (65 years). She also did volunteer work with the Junior League of Ogden. Valeen began playing the violin when she Deceased Alice Johnson Fessenden, 94, died October 26, 2107. Burt West “Skip” Lamb, 81, died October 27, 2017. Jesse Harrison Johnson, 33, died October 28, 2017. Larry E. Parker, 81, died October 29, 2017. Lucille Bodily, 94, died October 30, 2017. He created a life that allowed him to work hard for much of the year, then escape to enjoy the splendor of a full moon, join a good friend for a day of fly fishing, or venture to the backcountry to ski fresh powder. He accomplished much in his life that went beyond certificates or public recognition. His strong work ethic was evident in the details and physically demanding nature of his work. Through his strong dedication to family, an unwavering self-resolve, and a determination to finish the job, he leaves behind a legacy of living a life of purpose that lives on in his son John. He is survived by his son, John; mother, Connie; sister Kate (Greg) Wacker; brother Kent (Chris) Fuller; and sister Kelly (Buzz) Welch; and also many nieces and nephews. Friends and family were invited to a celebration of his life November 11, 2017 at the Larkin Mortuary on South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. was only five years old. She was a very accomplished violinist. She shared her musical talents her whole life, playing her violin in several orchestras—at church and at hundreds of funerals, which she often said that she considered a real privilege. Valeen and Grant joined the Ogden Pineview Yacht Club in 1951 and enjoyed spending their leisure time boating for over 40 years. She dedicated much of her life to the pursuit of knowledge about health and wellness. She was passionate about this as it helped keep her husband, Grant, healthy for many years. She owned her own health food store, The Nature Nook, for a number of years. Later on, she worked for Golden West Credit Union for 12 years before she retired in 2009. Valeen is survived by her daughter, Shauna May Wood Cox (Chip), and her grandchildren: Clark Grant Wood, Jr. (Alicia), Kristopher David Wood, Anne Marie Wood Bayles (Tyler), Charles Matthew Cox (Annicka), Justin Grant Cox (Stephanie), Rachel Lynn Cox, and Aliena May Cox. She is also survived by three younger brothers: Leon Clark (Peggy), Brent Clark (Karen), and Merrill Clark (Julia). She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant C. Wood; and her son, Clark Grant Wood. Services were held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Ogden Waterfall Canyon Ward (3254 Polk Ave, Ogden, Utah). Interment at Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park (836-36th St., Ogden, Utah). Services under the direction of Leavitt’s Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.leavittsmortuary.com> JeNeal England Skeen Thomas, 89, died October 31, 2107. Olga Eva Garrard Hersom, 91, died October 31, 2107. Susan Louise Edwards, 64, died October 31, 2107. Barbara L. Jorgensen, 86, died November 1, 2017. Make Sure You Look Your Best This Holiday Season! Call Valley Hair Co. now! 801-745-1979 Cuts ~ Colors ~ Perms Special Occasions ~ Nails Open Monday - Saturday Find Your Africa! By Tammy joy Lane, Founder of yestokindness.com, And kindness advocate & soul ignitionist When I was younger, I saw people going to Africa to help children at orphanages and I so wanted to be there, too. I wanted to go far, far away and make life better for children all over the world. Well, I grew up and got bitter. Those who did go away to other countries really bothered me. I would roll my eyes and think, “Why don’t they just do good things here in their own town?” It seemed like such a bust to go far, far away to help others when there were people starving and dying right here under our noses. I pushed my little girl dream away because it seemed like the practical thing to do, and Mother Teresa herself said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” I have been trying to do this. It is hard! I can’t believe I went from wishing I was one of them (those helping others in far away places) to judging the exact people who were doing what I had wished I could do! I thought I was alone in this type of thinking; however, a few comments by others makes me think I’m not so alone in this sentiment—when a dream seems to become unobtainable, we tend to become bitter and cold—to begin to resent those who are living our dream. A few months ago, I sent my sister a gift card to Chick-Fil-A. I told her she was my Africa. I couldn’t go to Africa and help the chil- dren there, but I could send a $20 gift card to make someone’s day. If your dream is on pause today, do not let your heart get bitter. Find your Africa now. Don’t sit bitterly by; find the thing that moves you, wakes you up, stirs your soul, and inspires you to do things you wouldn’t otherwise do. My friend on Facebook sent me a message and asked me if I had plans to visit Uganda. I replied with a casual, “Of course,” thinking that someday I would love to go. A few days later, he posted about how he had never tasted pizza…. I don’t know why, but this really got my soul in a stir. I started looking up how many SkyMiles it would take to travel there, and how much an Airbnb in Uganda is…. This dream that I thought would happen ten or fifteen years from now, actually began October 31 of this year. I traveled to Uganda and visited an orphanage and spoke to women’s groups, church groups, and community members. The good you do matters; you matter! Don’t give up on your dream. If it seems too big, break it down and find your mini Africa until you can make your big dream a reality. There is much work to do now; bless the lives of everyone you come in contact with. Smile. Pause. Be kind. You got this! For more information, please follow me on Instagram @fit2bkind or email me <yestokindness@gmail.com> Note: Pictured above are photos of Tammy in Uganda with her new friends. |