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Show The Ogden Valley news Page 6 Volume XXV Issue XVIII November 1, 2019 Announcements Obituaries Frank Van Meeteren June 6, 1925 ~ October 17, 2019 Frank Van Meeteren passed away peacefully in his easy chair late in the evening of October 17, 2019, a well-deserved ending to his mortal life of service to his family, his country, his church and his friends. Frank was born June 6, 1925 in Ogden, Utah, the 12th of 14 children born to Dutch immigrants Karel Van Meeteren and Anna Wilhelmina Timmerman. Frank grew up in the depths of the great depression roaming Burch Creek Hollow and the surrounding hills while caddying at the Ogden Golf and Country Club. He attended Burch Creek School and graduated from Weber County High School in 1943. He was one of the “Greatest Generation” and joined the United States Navy in August of 1943 to serve his country in WWII. He sailed the world as part of the Naval Armed Guard defending Liberty ships and troop transports against German U-boats in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and Japanese Kamikaze attacks in the South Pacific. He ended his service as part of the Japanese Occupation aboard the U.S.S. Pasadena and was honorably discharged in March of 1946. He worked at Utah Ice and Storage and a few years later, along with his younger brother Bill, ran a sheep and cattle ranch in the Lemhi Valley of Idaho for their sister Nellie after her husband Don passed away. He cherished his time there and told of his adventures over and over. He then worked at Swift’s meat packing along with several of his brothers. On May 7, 1954 he married a beautiful, sweet, red-headed girl form Plain City, Elma Jean Taylor. Days before their marriage, he was baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They soon settled in Plain City and from that union came four daughters and two sons: Brenda, Sherrie, Trilba J. Lindsay September 10, 1934 ~ October 23, 2019 Trilba J. Lindsay passed away October 23, 2019 at the age of 85, in West Jordan, Utah. She was born September 10, 1934 in Eden, Utah to David C. and Alice Vivian Cheney Lindsay and loved growing up on a farm. She graduated from Weber High school and attended Weber State College. Trilba was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a full-time mission in Great Britain, 19581959. She was employed by the Church prior to and after her mission, and became associated with Murdock Travel and the Church Travel Office from 1978 to 1994. She loved to travel and some of the places she visited included Hawaii and Israel. In 1963, she was called to serve as a member of the Primary General Board, a calling she would have for 16 years serving as administrative assistant, assistant General Secretary, and General Secretary. In the 1980’s, Trilba served as President of the Salt Lake Sugar House Stake Primary, a position she held for 9 years. Other Church callings included teaching, leadership, and historical positions. Trilba was a gifted historian and was always seen with a pen and paper in hand, ready to note everything happening around her. She wrote volumes of journals, and was a great help to her family with family history. She treasured the Shellie, Russell, Hal, and Jeanie. Years later, in 1978, the whole family was sealed together in the Ogden Temple. A more loving environment could not have been provided for a family by Frank and Jean as they both worked hard and gave their all for us kids. He also worked at the Central Weber Water Treatment facility and Hill Air Force Base, retiring from there in 1990. Frank loved the outdoors. After a week of hard work, every weekend from May to November was devoted to his family with fishing, hunting, and camping excursions, or hauling the kids and horses to Junior Posse events. He spent weekends during duck season helping his father-in-law Ralph Taylor manage the Ogden Duck Club. Deer camp on Lightning Ridge with his sons, brothers, and sisters was the highlight of each year. He loved animals and over the years raised a menagerie of horses, sheep, cows, chickens, pigeons, dogs and cats. He had one of the best gardens in Plain City and was quick to share its bounty with family and friends. Frank was a High Priest in the church and served as a dedicated home teacher and Assistant Scout Master. Of all of the things he cherished in life, nothing gave him more pride and joy than to be surrounded by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren on warm Sunday afternoons in the back yard. No amount of money in the world could replace the joy he found in simple family get-togethers. Frank was the last living member of his nuclear family, preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jakop, Steve, Henry, Carl, William, Bill, Ronnie and sisters Annie Smith, Jennie Thurgood, Katherine Lamond, Nellie Mcfarland, Caroline Scudder and Margaret Leaton. He is survived by his wife Jean who lovingly attended to his every need, children Brenda Lund (Kraig) of Plain City, Sherrie Sparrow (Richard), of Farr West, Shellie Wayment (Mike), of Farr West, Russell (Jackie Cobaugh) of Plain City, Hal (Shelley George) of Plain City, and Jeanie Weicks (Christopher) of Plain City. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26 at the Plain City 3rd Ward, 4575 W. 2125 N. Interment in the Plain City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to <www.myersmortuary.com> temple and attended often. Trilba made it a point to get to know new people in a personal way. She made friends easily, whether at the UPS Store, Smith’s grocery or the staff at the doctor’s office. She made everyone feel loved and happy to be in her presence. She loved to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and wasn’t afraid to tell people about it. She was a great sister, friend, and loyal aunt to her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, never missing a birthday and making them a priority by traveling great distances to attend baby blessings, baptisms, graduations, weddings, mission farewells and mission homecomings. When one visited her home, the phone was often ringing with friends and family calling to talk. Trilba is survived by her brother W. Dean (Mary) Lindsay, sister Deanna L. Miles, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, half-sisters Lydia Hill, Ina Hall, Ella Reeder, half-brother John J. Lindsay, sister Buelah Wittenbach and brother David S. Lindsay. The family would like to thank Dr. Sarah Jane Pieper and her staff as well as Harts for Hospice, especially her nurse Rachel, for attending to Trilba’s every need. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Taylorsville 3rd Ward located at 1457 W. Atherton Dr., Taylorsville, Utah. Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville, and Saturday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, Trilba asked for donations to Primary Children’s Hospital at <https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ donate/?hospital=5103> PreserVaTiOn. PrOTecTiOn. sTewardshiP. Sarah Ann Simmons Dearden Clark November 27, 1937 ~ October 18, 2019 Sara Ann Simmons Dearden Clark, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Sarah Clark passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in Layton, Utah, after a fall. Ann was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho November 27, 1937 to Eli Alma and Sara Klingler Simmons. She was the youngest of five children. Her family had a 160-acre farm in Terreton, Idaho. Her father died when she was four, and her mother chose to stay on the farm, which meant there was plenty of work for the children. Ann learned to cook on a coal burning stove, and learned to drive the tractor when she was eight. Her natural gift for music was apparent at a very early age, she sang her first solo in Sacrament meeting at age four, and began piano lessons at six. She also played the coronet. Although she had innate talent, she was expected to practice piano two hours a day, and three during the summer. Ann graduated from Roberts High School, and then attended Ricks College planning to major in music. She married Hal Holden in 1957; they were later divorced. She had three children in four years, and was a wonderful mother. During this time she taught piano and coronet, and also served as president of the Toastmistress organization. Music was the joy of Ann’s life. In addition to serving as organist in many wards, she served as ward choir director in American Falls for about 14 years. At various times she sang, accompanied, and directed the local community women’s choir, “A.F. Sharps,” who performed concerts all over the area and also presented a spring concert. She made many friends, and was involved with this group for over 16 years. The weddings and funerals she provided music for are innumerable. Over the years she worked as a secretary for Kraft Foods, and also at Production Credit Associates in American Falls. Ann graduated from beauty school, and ultimately opened a salon in American Falls for a few years. Concerned about spending too much time away from her children, she sold the business and worked part-time. Ann was a fabulous cook (her cinnamon rolls are lovingly remembered). She was also an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed golfing and snow skiing. She married Clair Dearden in the Idaho Falls temple May 12, 1990. After her marriage she travelled a great deal. They bought a home in Liberty, Utah, but travelled to Cairo, Egypt and Netanya, Israel where Clair was working. Between travels they enjoyed the rural atmosphere and friendships of Liberty and the Ogden Valley. Ann loved her grandchildren, and supported them in all of their activities and accomplish- ments whenever possible. Ann and Clair served for 18 months in the Taiwan Kaohsiung Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon their return they moved to Layton, Utah where they made many close friends. Ann served as a volunteer at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden for many years, and served in the Ogden LDS temple. Ann and Clair also served as ushers at the Salt Lake Conference center for three years. Her husband, Clair, passed away in April of 2012. Ann married “her cowboy” Elwood Clark March 23, 2013. They especially enjoyed sharing their love of music together, and had many mutual friends from Liberty, Utah. They also enjoyed a trip to England. His loving care for her after her injury was exemplary. Six years ago, Ann had a serious accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. After five months in a coma, her family was told to say goodbye when her trachea tube was removed. But at that time, Ann would begin what can only be described as a miraculous recovery. After intense rehabilitation, she returned to her home in Kaysville in August of 2014. Although she was never 100%, she had no body paralysis, remembered her life and family, and went on to once again serve as ward organist, a position she kept until six months before her death. There are few people who are angels on earth, but Ann was one of those; she radiated goodness, tolerance, and joy wherever she went. The symphony of family and friends that she touched will forever cherish her memory and strive to make her proud by following her example. Once she said, she was worried if she could “endure to the end,” Bravo Ann, not only did you endure, you showed us how it’s done. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, daughter Tammy, and husband Clair. She is survived by her husband, Elwood Clark; children Heidi Noack (Drew), and Tony Holden; and stepchildren Sue Naylor (Lance), Tom Dearden (Jana), Dan Dearden (Vivian), Lisa Trepanier (Patrick), Lori Mulvey (Steve), Dan Clark, Anne Jensen (Darell), Leslie Warren (Michael), and Mary Ellen Chitwood (Ric). Also, 28 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Kaysville Fairfield Ward, 1085 N. 50 E. Send condolences to <www.lindquistmortuary.com/notices/Sara-Clark> Deceased Dallas Brown, 40, died October 8, 2019. Thomas A. Alsup, 69, died October 13, 2019. Peter Michael Foukas, 68, died October 16, 2019. Francis Alvin “Bud” Belnap, 80, died October 16, 2019. Robert Duane Jones, 69, died October 17, 2019. Arvid Richard Swift, 80, died October 22, 2019. Please send your announcements & photos to: Ogden Valley news PO BOX 130 eden UT 84310 Announcements are placed free of charge. save the date FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO PURCHASE TICKETS, DONATE AUCTION ITEMS OR TO SPONSOR THE EVENT PLEASE GO TO: Join today to preserve Ogden Valley’s grace. www.OgdenValleyLandTrust.org events.readysetauction.com/snowbasinsportseducationfoundati/2019 or visit us at www.snowbasinskiteam.org |