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Show Page 6 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue XIII May 15, 2022 Announcements 90th Birthday Deneese Colvin Keoppel Deneese Colvin Keoppel is 90 years old! Help us wish Dee a happy 90th birthday! She was born May 6, 1932 in Ogden, Utah during the middle of the Great Depression. She grew up Deneese Keoppel in various places in Utah and California. Her family finally settled down in Eden, Utah. Dee has lived in Roy, Utah since 1960. She is the daughter of Lorenzo (Doc) Colvin and Melba Montgomery Colvin. Her mother, Melba Loree Ann Colvin, lived until age 105 so we have great Roylance Clark expectations of Dee living a long life, too. She graduated from Weber High School April 19, 1956 ~ April 25, in 1950 and married Russell Keoppel 2022 (deceased) that same year. She later went Loree Ann Roylance back to school, earning her college degree in Clark passed away Medical Laboratory Science. Dee worked at St. April 25, 2022. She was Benedict’s Hospital until her retirement. born April 19, 1956 to Her family consists of Paul, Jean. Dale S. Harold and Colleen (deceased), and Kent. From those children, Roylance. With her love she has eight grandchildren and nine greatLoree Clark of fabric and design, she grandchildren (one deceased). graduated from Weber Dee loves traveling with her family and scrapbooking about her adventures. She’s been State University with a degree in clothing to Russia. China, Antarctica, Africa, and most and textiles. Loree had a successful federal government places in between. Happy birthday Dee! career and retired from the Ogden Logistics Center. Obituaries Gary A. Harrop March 21, 1940 ~ April 27, 2022 Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our amazing, wonderful, and valiant husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Gary A. Harrop, who passed away April 27, 2022. He was born March Gary Harrop 21, 1940, in Ogden, Utah to Richard “Bill” and Mildred Stromberg Harrop. Gary grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High and attended the University of Utah. He worked as an architectural designer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He worked on the designs of many meetinghouses and over 40 temples for the church throughout the world including the Bountiful and Mt. Timpanogos Temples, and the renovation of the Manti Temple. On August 21, 1963, he married the first love of his life, Linda Chadwick, in the Salt Lake Temple and their marriage was blessed with eight children. Linda passed away September 16, 2007. On February 14, 2009, he married the second love of his life, Nancy Reed, which blessed him with an additional six children. As proud as Gary was of his profession and his community service, his CLOSURES cont. from page 1 The new asphalt will extend from the base of the road in Liberty all the way west to the first stop sign coming off the Divide on 3100 N. in North Ogden. As a result of raising the asphalt, guard- Obituaries Jack Leonard Thompson passion has always been his family. Gary served two terms as Mayor of North September 1, 1947 ~ April Ogden. He deeply cared for the members of his 28, 2022 community. Gary was an active member of the N. Ogden Jack Leonard Thompson 16th Ward. He served in the Spanish Texas El Jr., age 74, passed away of Paso Mission as a young man. He served a natural causes at McKay mission at Temple Square with his wife, Linda. Dee Hospital April 28, 2022. He later served with his wife, Nancy, in the Jack was born September Panama Panama City Mission and a Pathway 1, 1947 in Ogden to Jack Jack Thompson Leonard Thompson Sr. and Mission. He loved to serve in the church in many capacities and was an ordinance worker Jean Marie Eddy Thompson in the Ogden Temple. He especially enjoyed Wilcox. He served four years in the U.S. Marine serving in the Special Needs Mutual. Corps and served two tours in Vietnam. Gary is survived by his children, Troy Jack was General Foreman at Utility Trailer (Leanne) Harrop, Todd (Debbie) Harrop, Shaun (Katie) Harrop, Lance (Gina) Harrop, Robb (Karen) Harrop, Scott (Elizabeth) Harrop, Nicole (Jason) Poole, and Alma (Chris) Clark; and his stepchildren Terilyn (Spencer) Mark, Jeffrey (Jamie) Reed, Angelique (Andrew) Paskett, Ken (Erin) Reed, Joseph (Jennifer) Reed, and Nicole (Bryan) Hepler; and 58 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Linda, Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the North Ogden 16th Ward, 205 E. Elberta Dr. Interment at the Ben Lomond Cemetery, Ernest Lamond Goff 526 E. 2850 N. N. Ogden. September 8, 1939 ~ May 5, 2022 Gary’s service may be viewed on his obituary site at myers-mortuary.com. Ernest Lamond Goff, known as Lamie, passed May 5, 2022 from AML cancer. rails on the mountain road will also have to be Diagnosed in late February, he was a fighter to raised to meet legal height requirements. In addi- the end at home with Encompass Hospice Care. tion, new guardrails will be erected as needed. He was loved by many who spanned the The county encourages commuters to plan country East, West, Midwest, North, and accordingly. South. Ernie “Lamie” grew up in Rehoboth, Massachusetts on a New England dairy farm with his mother Dorothy, a schoolteacher, and his father Ernest Sr., a dairyman, and his brother David, seriously disabled. He graduated from East Providence High School and later went to Dartmouth College (‘61) on an ROTC full scholarship program. He served in the Navy as a ship officer. He also graduated from Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. Following four years of seasickness, he changed his naval career goals and became a disability lawyer, graduating from Duke Law School in 1968. Early on he practiced corporate law in New York and then opened his own law practice in Brockton, Massachusetts where he focused largely on disability law and personal injury cases. In his early practice he barely survived spinal meningitis and after several months with medical care at Brockton VA Hospital, he restarted his law practice once again. He shared a working office with Bill Quaglia. He continued his disability support for clients in Brockton area among which clients was his storied personal injury case on Pegleg Joe. At this time he met Cindy Jablecki Bryden at an AMC social potluck event in 1993 where they shared common stories while at East Providence High School. Cindy was Ernie’s lifelong partner for nearly 30 years. They married recently—April 20, 2022—“forever.” Loree loved the mountains and spent many days camping in her motorhome (Turtle). She stitched beautiful works of art while sitting by her favorite streams enjoying nature. Loree is survived by her mom, Colleen Roylance (Roy); her sons, Chase (Robin) Clark, Trent Clark (Huntsville) Maynard, and Arkansas; grandsons Colton (Baily) Clark, Rowdy Clark, Steel Clark, and Tuff Clark; granddaughters Candace Clark, Chloe, Dallas, and Pepper; three sisters, Becky (Doug) Wolfe, Judy (Casey) Allred, and Annette (Russell) Murray; and many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her dad, S. Harold Roylance, grandparents; and several aunts and uncles. At Loree’s request, there will be no service. Cremation by Provident Funeral Home. Manufacturing. He retired after 36 years. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. Jack is preceded in death by his father and mother, sister Jean Barney, stepfather Earl Wilcox, and stepmother Jolene Lee. He is survived by one sister, Connie Shupe; and three brothers, Loren (Chris) Thompson, Randy (Hollie) Thompson, and Cory Thompson. He is also survived by four nieces and six nephews. Special thanks to the staff of McKay Dee Hospital for the care and kindness they showed to Jack and his family. We would also like to thank Leavitt’s Mortuary for taking special care of our loved one. At Jacks request no services will be held. Condolences may be shared at leavittsmortuary.com. Ernie retired in Huntsville, Utah as a nature and ski enthusiast where he enjoyed the “best snow on earth.” He was an excellent skier, having learned his techniques from Johannes Von Trapp at Dartmouth College. He was also an avid kayaker and assembled his kayak group on Pineview Reservoir every year. He could kayak like a motorboat with his strong paddling skills. Few could keep up with his powerful strokes. He loved hiking, biking, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Cindy was his avid partner in all nature sporting activities. Ernie also lived several months each year with his lifetime partner in Cannon Beach, Oregon where he volunteered enthusiastically at Haystack Rock with visitors from all over the world looking for the “clown-like” Tufted Puffins. He loved bird life and enjoyed marine life with his Cindy, his marine biologist partner. Ernie loved working with HRAP Haystack Rock Awareness Program volunteer and education group. He became one with all sea birds at the Rock, often taking flight with them. There will be a brief memorial get together at Pineview Bluff Beach after Memorial Services at Leavitt’s Mortuary 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah on May 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to remember and share storied events with Ernie’s friends. Come share your memories with Cindy and friends. His final resting place will be with his family in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. We will miss him dearly. Memorial Donations can be given to HRAP C/O Education and Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Habecker designated to the Education Program in Cannon Beach Oregon 97110. Condolences may be shared with the family at leavittsmortuary.com. Deceased Sylvia Carley Kalan, 98, died April 19, 2022. Bonnie Mason Creer, 77, died April 23, 2022. Earl John Blodgett, 99, died April 25, 2022. Naomi C. Smith, 83, died April 28, 2022. Annette May Brown Parker, 91, died May 3, 2022. Suzanne J. Deakin, 73, died May 4, 2022. Margaret June Bell Campbell, 98, died May 4, 2022. Lynda Mayer Tribe, 79, died May 8, 2022. Frank Skeen Blair, 93, died May 9, 2022. |