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Show Page 6 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXVII Issue II June 1, 2020 Announcements Eagle Scout Award Obituaries Liberty Scout Honored with Eagle Scout Award Paolo Venegas, age 18, of Liberty Utah, earned his Eagle Scout award, and was awarded his Eagle Scout badge December 15, 2019. Currently a 12th grade student, he this graduating this year. Paolo is a member of Troop 249, Trapper Trails Council, and served as the bugler for the troop. For his Eagle Scout project, Paolo took on the challenge of refurbishing, reconstructing, and refinishing the picnic tables and benches at Liberty Park. What’s more, he was able to complete his project just in time for the community’s 2019 4th of July festivities held at the park. Prior to beginning his project, Paolo met with park personnel to assess the condition of the tables and benches. They described what their needs were and what they expected from him. Eagle Scout Paolo Paolo then measured everything and took inventory of what would be Venegas of Liberty. needed, or need to be replaced. He did research to see how much everything would cost and then created a budget. He even budgeted for snacks, pizza, drinks, etc. for those who helped him with the project. He set up appointments and met up with key people to gather signatures, present his project, and to get it approved. He then went out to the community to ask if they would be willing to lend a hand, some tools, or even their special skills. The response was wonderful. Many stepped up and said “yes.” Once he secured funding, Paolo was responsible for purchasing, picking up, and delivering all materials for the project. Also, he returned borrowed tools, equipment, etc. On July 1 at 5:00 p.m., participants met at Liberty Park to get the project done. Family and friends came together to make this a wonderful success. Thank you all so much for all your help; without you, Completed refurbishing of a Liberty Park picnic Paolo couldn’t have completed his project table—an Eagle Scout project undertaken by Liberty before the Fourth of July. May God bless you all, for your generosity. Scout Paolo Venegas of Troop 249. Paolo’s parents Elsa and Armando Venegas state, “This has definitely been a great learning experience for Paolo. He feels that it has helped him pick up some great leadership skills and even appreciates the community more. We are so proud of him! We also want to thank those who helped.” Paolo stated, “I see that great things can happen when we all come together.” Obituaries Jeanette Ward Atkinson October 19, 1927 ~ May 9, 2020 Jeanette Ward Atkinson, 92, of Ogden returned to Heavenly Father May 9, 2020 to be with her eternal comJeanette Atkinson panion Keith. She was born October 19, 1927. She married Keith E. Atkinson May 27, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. They have been married 71 years and have five children: Gene (Linda) Atkinson, Lynn (Shirley) Atkinson, Karen (Mark) Turley, Blaine (Michelle) Atkinson, and Susan (Don) Dahl. She is survived by 22 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Charlene (Jay) Simpson and Ann (Gary) Rhees; and 1 brother, Tony Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith, parents Ralph and Mary Ward, brother Ralph Alden, sister-in-law Margaret Ward, and granddaughter Emily. She was raised in Liberty, Utah on a dairy and poultry farm. She was responsible to ride the Derrick horse during hay season. She fed the chickens daily, cared for the baby chicks, and candled and prepared the eggs for market. She graduated from Weber High School. As a young adult, she worked at Del Monte packaging, Brown’s Ice Cream, and Intermountain Knitting Mills. Jeanette’s favorite hobbies were sewing, gardening, and singing. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her family. Jeanette’s greatest love and accomplishments were being a wife, mother, and homemaker. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings, including Stake Primary President and Ogden Temple worker for 16 years. She gave her entire life serving her family and others. She lived her life with faith in Jesus Christ and personal integrity. She was the heart and soul of our family. She is loved by everyone, and we are deeply grateful for her life. Our family is grateful for the loving care of others for our sweet mother. Family graveside services were held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Ogden City Cemetery. To view the service, please visit www. facebook.com/myersmortuary during the next 90 days. Florence Smith Mumford May 14, 1923 ~ May 15, 2020 Florence Smith Mumford of Huntsville died peacefully the day after her 97th birthday. Florence was born May 14, 1923 in Huntsville, Utah, the oldest of seven children of Clarence and Selma Mortensen Smith. She is survived by her children Jim (Kathy), Meridian, Idaho; Gary (Brenda), Kaysville; Rex (Debbie), Huntsville; Scott (Doris), Grapevine, Texas; and Julie Wilding (Brett), Kaysville, 22 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren, and by two sisters, Cleo and Ila. She was preceded in death by husbands Arthur Mumford and Carl Singleton, by her brothers Jack and Larry, and sisters Barbara and Dona. Florence was born in humble circumstances and was raised during the Great Depression. Her family shared the home of her grandparents, John and Mary Smith. She attended Huntsville School and graduated from Weber High School and LDS Seminary in 1941. She attended Weber College in tailoring and became an accomplished seamstress. Florence was a war bride during World War II. During a three-week furlough from the Army, Art proposed, and they were married August 21, 1942. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Baltimore, Maryland for 17 months. When Art was transferred to the Alaskan Highway in Canada, Florence returned to Ogden to work. After the war’s end, they built a home on the Mumford family fruit farm in Sunset. In 1960, they Raymond Perry Connelly January 12, 1928 ~ May 7, 2020 Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Ray Perry Connelly passed away peacefully at his home May 7, 2020. Ray was born in Alturas, Raymond Connelly California to Jack William Connelly and Adelaide Olive Fitzhugh Connelly. Ray married his true love Maxine A. Quast April 28, 1950 in Burley, Idaho. They celebrated 70 years together. Ray lived in Burley, Idaho, Ogden, Utah, Portland, Oregon, and Washington D.C. during his 40 years of employment with the U.S. Forest Service. After retiring back to Ogden, Utah, Ray and Maxine enjoyed wintering in Arizona. Ray enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing and loved old cars. He especially loved spending time with his family. Ray is survived by his wife Maxine; daughter Susan R. (Jeff) Clontz; sons Kent J. (Kathy) moved to Huntsville and built the home where she lived for over 55 years. Florence loved the beautiful scenery and people of the valley. Florence spent a lifetime of service in church, school, and community. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many callings in the Relief Society and Young Women. She served in the PTA at the local and state levels; and in 4-H, teaching sewing and homemaking skills to her daughter and many girls. She served on the Weber-Morgan Board of Health and volunteered at McKay-Dee Hospital and at the Ogden Union Station Gift Shop. She was a charter member of the Granny Smith Chapter of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Florence was honored as the 1991 Weber County Mother of the Year. She was named royalty for the 2009 July 4th and 24th parades in Huntsville and Ogden. Her family was her greatest joy and she treasured being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her hands were never idle. She baked bread, churned butter, and made meals from her garden, orchard, and farm. Florence enjoyed family while on boating and waterskiing outings at Pineview, Lake Powell, and Flaming Gorge. Fishing trips in Canada were a highlight. She enjoyed bicycling, camping and hiking. Florence also loved to read and was thrilled when a library opened in Huntsville. She had many friends, including a lady’s club that met monthly for 60 years. Her passion for adventure and travel led her to all 50 states and to numerous foreign countries. After Art’s death in 2009, she was courted by Carl Singleton. They were married a few months before his sudden death. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers at Avamere at Mountain Ridge Assisted Living facility who so lovingly cared for her during her final 20 months of life. A viewing was held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., followed by a funeral. Interment, Huntsville Town Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.myers-mortuary.com> Connelly and David R. (Linda) Connelly; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson on the way. He is preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson Tuff J. Clontz. Special thanks to Intermountain Health Care Hospice and Visiting Angels. Private graveside services were held Thursday, May 14, 2020. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.myers-mortuary.com> Deceased Jay Clifford Smout, 91, died December 23, 2019. Betty Critchlow Clark, 93, died April 27, 2020. Richard “Dick” Brown Best, 84, died May 10, 2020. Lucille “Lou” Carver Sanchez, 101, died May 14, 2020. Grant Charles Holmes, Sr., 73, died May 17, 2020. |
