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Show Page 6 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue I October 15, 2021 Announcements Obituaries Karma Lou Wangsgard Smith January 19, 1929 ~ September 22, 2021 Lifelong Weber County resident Karma Lou Wangsgard Smith, 92, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home September 22, 2021. Karma Smith Karma was born in her parents’ home in Huntsville, Utah on January 19, 1929. She was the youngest child of Louis B. and Ida Ione Maughan Wangsgard with older siblings Myrle, Scott, Robert, and Gay. Karma grew up in Huntsville, helping with the family home and ranching chores while also attending Valley Elementary through 8th grade and graduating from Weber High School in Ogden in 1947. She carried many fond memories of her early years and continued friendships from this time throughout her life. Karma attended Weber State College for two years prior to marrying. Karma married Charles H. Smith of Clearfield, Utah in June of 1949. Together they raised five children while Dad ran a successful garden business, Smitty’s Garden Supply, and Mom worked full time for the Ogden City School District and Weber State. Karma and Charles enjoyed taking their kids on camping and fishing trips in the Uintah Mountains Julie W. Nicholls May 28, 1954 ~ September 25, 2021 Julie Ann Wilson Nicholls of Ogden, age 67, passed away September 25, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a valiant 19-year battle with cancer. Julie Nicholls Her final days were spent sharing hugs, tears, laughs, and memories with the many friends she has made in her lifetime. She was born to Marlow Dean and Gweneth M. Wilson on May 28, 1954. She grew up in North Ogden in what she says was “the best neighborhood ever.” Julie was a graduate of Weber High School class of 1972. She married the ever affectionate and loving Mike Nicholls February 1, 1974. Shortly after, they welcomed their first daughter Brandy, and five years later Danielle “Buffy” was born. Throughout her sickness, Mike has continued to be her selfless caregiver. Julie was eternally grateful for his love and care. Julie worked in the title and escrow industry for more than 20 years. Many of those spent with Mt. View Title and Bonneville Title. She was known to work many and late hours to accommodate her clientele. It didn’t matter if it was a weekend or a holiday, Julie was there. She loved her job and made lifelong friends with coworkers and clients. Julie loved life! Some of her favorite things were family, friends, golf, the Utah Jazz, anyone who beat BYU, watching football, mani/ pedi’s, shopping, casinos, her dogs Sadie (18) and many other places around the intermountain west. They also thoroughly enjoyed their friends and adventures with the geology group known as the Geodisciples with whom they travelled on many trips. Mom was very bright, thrifty, creative, hardworking, and had a “can-do” attitude regarding any task she set out to do. She always wanted to be doing something useful. She enjoyed volunteering with the Weber Library Literacy program. She was an outstanding cook, expert seamstress, and could fix just about anything that broke. She enjoyed playing cards and doing word games to keep her mind sharp in her later years. She loved having visitors and hearing about all her family members’ exploits. She also loved and appreciated her neighbors. Karma was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and all her siblings, including in-laws. She truly represented the last of the Greatest Generation for our family. Karma is survived by all her children: Stephen Smith (Susan), Linda Edwards (John), Jeffrey Smith (Marty), Paul Smith, and Shelley Dyer (James). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Brady, Nathan, Kristen, Tyler, Shawn, Kellee, Eppy, Jay, Charlie, Nicholas, Julie, Holly, and Jamie, as well as 16 greatgrandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden. Condolences may be sent to the family at leavittsmortuary.com. and Zeke (5), and above all else, her grandchildren. She was an elegant lady, who even in her final days would get ready with hair, nails, and lipstick. Julie is survived by her best friend and husband Mike; beautiful daughters Brandy (Shaun) Hancock, Danielle “Buffy” (Will) Haymond; her beloved grandchildren Bralee and Xandon Hancock, Kole and Kambell Haymond; her spunky mother Gwen Wilson aka GG; siblings Linda (Doug) Sorensen, Drew (Annie) Wilson, and Todd (Dani) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her loving father. Words cannot express our gratitude to Dr. Vincent Hansen, Suzy Kinsella, and the staff at Intermountain McKay-Dee Cancer Center for their years of knowledge, love, and compassionate care. Julie’s will to live along with her team of doctors, truly made her a medical miracle. Dr. Hansen and Julie would joke about their relationship lasting longer than some marriages. The years of chemotherapy were bearable with the friendships she built in the infusion room. A heartfelt thank you also to everyone at Envision Home Health and Hospice, especially Rebecca, Jenn, and Sammi for guiding us through this transition. Please join us for a celebration of life, Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Monarch, 455 E. 25th Street, Ogden, Utah. Memorial Service from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., socializing and remembering Julie from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Casual attire requested, but come as you feel comfortable. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the cancer charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary. Steel Building Contractor ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Commercial ~ Storage Units ~ Steel Siding and Roofing Huntsville, Utah 801-528-2318 Gerald Carlisle Naylor August 27, 1932 ~ September 24, 2021 Gerald Carlisle Naylor was welcomed to his Heavenly home by all his loved ones who were undoubtedly jumping for joy to reunite with him on September 24, 2021. He was Gerald Naylor blessed to make this transition in the most beautiful way—peacefully sleeping, his darling sweetheart of 70 years by his side. What a difficult thing it is to come up with limited words to honor the beautiful life of Jerry Naylor. He lived a full, wonderful life that touched the lives of each and every human he came in contact with and no matter how we try, there are just not enough words to honor his life. Jerry was born August 27, 1932 in Salt Lake City to William T. and Twila G. Naylor. The Naylor family lived in the Salt Lake City area, with Jerry spending the majority of his youth in the East Mill Creek area where he met the love of his life, and where they started their love story. What do you say about this beautiful love story? It’s impossible to put into words. Jerry married the love of his life, his Schätzli (Swiss for sweetheart), Cynthia Dona Grob April 17, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. He loved her with all that he had and always made sure she was taken care of above all else. These last few years she has declined in health with Alzheimer’s and not a day went by that he didn’t sit with her, holding her hand all day long reassuring her she was his love. That someday all this would be behind them, living amongst the angels pain and disease free. He adored his beautiful bride and would have done anything to keep her safe and happy. Together they had five beautiful children and as a family created some beautiful memories most can only dream of. Over the last two and a half years, each of their children have taken one weekend a month to come and stay with their parents. They have each expressed what an amazing gift that was to have had that time with mom and dad. Jerry had many callings on his earthly journey; first and foremost was to his family. He worked hard and was so dedicated in making sure they had all they needed and then some. In his words “The most important thing is family. If you can keep your family together, that is everything.” He loved to travel, and he taught his family the value of precious moments living life to the fullest and that love has been passed on to his children and grandchildren. They created many family traditions that involved both his and his sweetheart’s family together. Needless to say, the gatherings were huge, but the love was even bigger. There was never a shortage of food and laughter. Many of the traditions were spent at their summer home in Eden—on “The Farm,” where he found much joy and solace. It will not be the same without Ol Jer doing his warm welcome full of laughter, tears, and his opening prayers. He was always so proud to be the patriarch of his amazing multi-generational family. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1960 where he was released with an honorable discharge. His ship was stationed in the active area of the Korean War. He was so very proud of his service to his country and to tell people he was a veteran. Jerry’s career was with Northern Utah Glass, which became Valley Glass. He and his dad created a family empire that has now been passed on to his beloved son Marc Naylor; a very proud moment for him. At one point they owned and operated 28 shops. If you knew Jerry, you knew he was the world’s proudest business owner and window salesman out there! Valley Glass has been going strong for 65 years—an accomplishment that had Jerry beaming with pride until the day he passed. While building a successful Valley Glass, he developed many cherished lifelong friendships with vendors and insurance agents. Everywhere Jerry went, he greeted you with a “Well howdy doooteee you ol dude” or a “There she is” or “Hey pard” (if he didn’t remember your name; he would usually come up with your own special nickname)! His face would always beam with a smile that was so contagious, it could cheer up even the saddest of hearts. If you ever needed a thing, you were answered with a smile and a “You bet!” Evening Star Lighting Professional LED permanent and seasonal light installation. 20 years of experience. Cheapest price guaranteed. Conrad Wait 385-389-7915 conradwait1035@gmail.com Jerry was the world’s greatest storyteller, regardless of how many times you’d heard the stories before, it was always a treat and a good laugh to hear them again. All the while after leaving him, you would wonder to yourself if that was even true?! Whenever you had a story to share with him, his famous words were “How bout that!” If you ever had a disagreement, his words with a furrowed brow were “Oh phooey,” and no matter the situation he always parted ways with you with a “Take care,” or a “Hang in there.” We will forever cherish the little things that made our Ol Jer so unique and so very special. An avid skier, golfer, fisherman, adventurer, gardener, and farmer, he loved to be in the outdoors. Over the years he raised sheep, lots of them. He also raised cattle and even had a few horses. Jerry was always willing to share the fruits of his labor with his family, friends, and neighbors. Jerry looked forward to the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo where he volunteered for decades. During the rodeo, you could always find him in the same seat up on the northwest top of the stairs enjoying it all. It was so special to him and created many treasured memories with his family. He was a proud part of the SLC 2000 Olympic Winter Games and wore his coat proudly up until this last winter. Jerry loved his community and served on multiple councils including, Pleasant View City Council, the Ogden Rotary Club, McKay Dee Hospital Foundation, and many BNI groups. He and his sweetheart were just honored as Pleasant View City’s Grand Marshalls in this year’s Founders Day Celebration. He was so humbled to be a part of this and grinned from ear to ear while riding in the parade! He was a devout man of God with a strong and unwavering testimony of his Savior and the plan of forever families. He was a missionary each and every day, spreading the love he had of his Father in Heaven and His son Jesus Christ. He wanted nothing more than to see all those he loved to experience the same joy he found within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jerry and Cynthia served a fulltime LDS Mission in the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center. He has served in numerous church callings, but the ones he treasured most were his many temple callings for the last 50-plus years. The last one he took great pride in was his calling as a sealer in the Ogden Temple. This position was called to him by President Thomas S. Monson, which he was very honored and humbled by. Jerry also had a special love for family history, another thing he could go on and on about. Jerry had a special way of turning a stranger into a great friend within a matter of minutes everywhere he went. We could go on and on, forever, about our grandpa. He is so very loved. Jerry is survived by his dearest love, Cynthia Naylor; his children, Debbie-deceased, (Douglas) Smith, Marc (Linda) Naylor, Shauna (Scott) Rhoads, Garth (Pam) Naylor and Heather Kirby. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; his beloved sister, Joan (Wayne) Neff… as well many, many other family members, friends, and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, William T. and Twila Naylor; his in-laws, Charlie and Margaret Grob; his two older brothers, Billy and Kenneth; daughter, Debbie Jo; grandsons, McKell, Justin, Derek, and Garrett; a nephew, Dallas; and many dear friends. We will miss you more than words and we look forward to seeing you again. In the meantime, we know you are near, watching over us, but especially your sweetheart who will be lost without you by her side. Funeral services were held Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Pleasant View 8th Ward Chapel, 250 Elberta Dr. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery, Eden, Utah.Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com. Deceased Jean Sill Stander, 82, died September 17, 2021. Jerry Fred Wanner, 87, died September 19, 2021. Calvin Reid Bybee, 95, died September 21, 2021. Lucille Petty Chamberlin, 87, died September 21, 2021. Angela (Angie) Colleen Durrant Chaney, 58, died September 22, 2021. Joyce Watts Richards, 92, died September 28, 2021. William “Bill” Leon Cash, 86, died October 1, 2021. 20 YEARS AGO cont. from page 4 maintain its small-town character. He would also like to help ensure that any growth remains consistent with what makes Huntsville unique. Steve Johnson - Artist Steve Johnson is a lifelong resident of Huntsville. He has a deep love for the community, and in keeping the integrity of the rural lifestyle and the feeling found here that is very much a part of its character. Steve is married to Kristin Johnson. Together they have four children. Steve’s wife Kristin says that Steve has a great sense of humor, and a great way of keeping life in perspective—bringing balance to situations and decisions. Steve Songer - Also an artist, Steve Songer and his wife Pat have resided in Huntsville for the past 25 years. Together they have six children. Steve has served his community, acting as scout leader for the past ten years, and serving on the Board of Directors for the Ogden Union Station, the Board of Directors for the Huntsville Waterworks Corporation, and on the Myra Powell Gallery Board. He is also currently chairman of the Huntsville Tree Committee whose function it has been to raise money for the 240 shade trees that have been planted along the streets of Huntsville. Steve is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Eccles Community Art Center in Ogden where he recently worked with landscape architects to bring about the completion of a major renovation. |