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Show Volume XXX Issue V The Ogden Valley News Page 7 December 15, 2022 Announcements Obituaries Douglas Mark Allen July 3, 1959 ~ October 27, 2022 Doug was born July 3, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the best gift given to the most deserving parents, Daniel Mark and Loris Douglas Allen Allen. Doug grew up in the majestic Ogden Valley in the beautiful town of Huntsville. He spent his childhood riding horses, camping, fishing, hunting, and fighting. Doug quickly grew large in stature and was a fierce protector of those he loved and cared for. Doug attended Valley School and Weber High School, graduating with the class of 1977. He married Kathy Jensen March 26, 1977. Their only son, Amos, came shortly after graduation and Doug became dad; this is when his life really began. Very quickly, between the years of 1978 and 1984, dad and mom were blessed with four baby girls: Ginger, Josie, Kate and Trit. Five kids in seven years. can you even imagine? Dad took the time to teach, coach, and referee us kids. With four daughters, his hobbies of firearms and reloading ammunition were significantly magnified. Dad was a patriot, he loved this country, he loved the state of Utah, and he loved the town of Huntsville. Dad served the residents of Weber County for 25 years as Fire Captain. He saved countless lives and was a hero to many. During his career he received many accolades for going above and beyond the call of duty. He truly went about doing good. With five kids, “The Allen’s House” was always filled with friends and fun. Dad gave infamous nicknames to many. If you were special, you even got a theme song. Dad was a fantastic entertainer. He had a talent for storytelling, jokes, singing, and acting. He had a powerful voice and used it for announcing, auctioneering, commentating, and much more. Dad was a legendary big game hunter and expert outdoorsman. In 1991, dad finally found his Disney doppelganger, “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast. His trophy room rivals that of Gaston’s hunting lodge but is better. He had the skills of a professional guide and tracker. Using these gifts, he guided and led many people on Deceased Carolyn Thornton, born in 1936, died November 18, 2022. Jaycelin Gray Trivino, 27, died November 19, 2022. Marion Dickemore, 88, died November 21, 2022. ReNae Diane Weir Barker, 84, died November 25, 2022. James George Kogianes, 96, died November 26, 2022. Sunee Loretta Wood, 29, died November 29, 2022. Karen Berrett Kincaid, 86, died November 30, 2022. Vicky Valeen Mikkelsen Lowder, 79, died December 1, 2022. JoAnn Davies Allen, 62, died December 3, 2022. Leslie Thomas Hadley, 79, died December 5, 2022. countless hunting expeditions. It’s true, dad was a mountain of a man and larger than life, but he was also a sweet and tender man. He could paint the littlest of fingernails with precision. He mastered ponytails, blow-drying, and bows. He never met a stranger; he was a collector of people and made deep and lifelong friendships with people from all walks of life. He loved and cared for his friends on a level that exceeds most. He was genuine in their interests, successes, and losses. He was a compassionate man who truly loved and served his family, friends, and community. Dad and mom spent 25 fun years together, raising kids and continuing to raise themselves as well. He was a terrific provider and taught his kids by example the value of hard work, independence, and self-reliance and to enjoy the human experience. Ask any of us and we will tell you we had the best childhood of anyone we know. In 2000 dad became “Papa” when Taylee was born. Over the past two decades he has loved being Papa to Pierson, Madi, Jensen, Watson, Bennett, Macy, Jackson, Hannah, Bowen, and Emery. In 2001, dad and mom divorced, just ten months later, October 1, 2002, our mom tragically died in a car accident. Our dad’s heart broke with ours! In 2005, dad married Susan Calton and he loved her four kids—Alex, Katie, Sam, and Jack Hall—as his own. Together dad and Susan have spent the last 17 years exploring, hunting, and traveling. Susan brought dad so much of what he needed in his life; we are grateful for their companionship. We thought dad was invincible. He endured many things in his lifetime that would have killed a “normal man.” He was so strong, brave, accepting, loving, and kind to all. He was conservative and believed strongly in local government and preservation of old-fashioned values. Dad graduated from this mortal life doing what he loved. He and Susan were hunting in the east mountains of Huntsville when he suffered an aortic rupture. We are so grateful he didn’t suffer, and we know he was eagerly greeted by his parents, his sister Jolene, and many other friends and family members. Dad, you are an unforgettable man; we love you and miss you every day. We look forward to the day that we will be able to run into your arms for a big hug! Much love, Amos, Ginger, Josie, Kate, and Trit The Ogden Valley News is looking for Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon historical biographies, stories, and photos to use in its publication. Please mail, email, or call Shanna at 801-745-2688 or Jeannie at 801-745-2879 if you have material you are willing to share. Gloria Veron (Linder) McLean April 14, 1932 ~ November 25, 2022 Our loving mother peacefully slipped through the veil to be greeted by her eternal companGloria McLean ion, family, and friends November 25, 2022 while residing in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born in Cambridge, Minnesota, April 14, 1932, to Leonard and Cecilia Linder, the third of six children. She was a pure Swede, red hair and all. Gloria married her special companion and friend December 16, 1950, Thomas W. McLean, having met on a Greyhound bus while she was traveling from Minnesota to her sister’s home in California. The marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. They shared so many of life’s ups and downs together. Gloria taught Primary and loved the time she served as a temple worker in the Denver LDS Temple. While living in an assisted care center in Lakewood, she met a lady who became a best friend. Mom had the wonderful experience of helping to introduce her friend to the gospel and seeing her join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom was never happier than when she could be in the mountains hunting and camping with her sons. She provided us with plenty of Paul G. Tesch April 30, 1943 ~ December 5, 2022 Paul G. Tesch, 79, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 surrounded by his children. Paul was born April 30, 1943 in Ogden, Utah Paul Tesch to Willford and Elizabeth Tesch. He was blessed to have three brothers and four sisters while growing up in Riverdale, Utah. Being a twin, he shared a special bond with his twin sister, Pauline. Paul attended Weber High School, graduating in 1961. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Little Rock, Arkansas. He married Darla Frazier on October 3, 1970 and later divorced. Together they had three children—two daughters and one son. He was a loving father and never spoke ill of others. He taught his children to be hard workers and to lead by example. He worked at Continental Bakery for 32 years, retiring in 2005. Paul enjoyed family camping trips, spending summer days at Pineview Reservoir, Lagoon, and other water parks. He loved animals and had many pets that ranged from dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. He had a love for cars material for legendary stories of her exploits. She grew up in a family where fishing was a passion, and she never lost her love of being out on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes with her dad or brothers. Fishing on one of her trips back home was always a highlight. Mom had a listening ear and a heart big enough to share. She was game for a wrestling match with her rambunctious sons. Teaching us to dance the polka or the swing was always an unrealized goal no matter how old we got. She counted each new grandchild or great grandchild as a pure treasure. Gloria was a people person. She loved working and running Harman’s Kentucky Fried Chicken Stores. She loved meeting and greeting her customers. For more than thirty years she greeted and served the people who passed through KFCs doors. Her proudest day at work was when she received her own store to manage. Gloria is survived by her sons, Robert (Vonda); Wallace; John (Myrlene); Thomas (Michelle); and her daughter Melanie (Brad) Thompson; 22 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters Willette D. Engstrom and Jean D Reineccius, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. Friends may visit with family Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary prior to the service. Interment, Clearfield City Cemetery Condolences may be shared with the family at lindquistmortuary.com. and often splurged on a new car. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a jokester and loved to make them laugh. He is known as “Silly Gramps” to all his grandchildren. Paul is survived by his three children: Natalie Easley (Aaron), Shawn Tesch (Bridget), and Tammy Sizemore (Michael); and his siblings Pauline Strebel (Rick), Garth Tesch (Trudy), Linda Webber (Tom), Robert Tesch (Elaine), Richard Tesch (Mickie), and Jolene Lunt (Evan). He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren: Brenden, Brody, Tyson, Felicitee, Madison, Ashlynd, Kelsiee, Connor, Kamri, Brooklin, Taitley, Darbe, Tyler, Tryston, and Thaxton; and one great-grandchild, Kasen. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Susan Strebel. A viewing was held Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 1056 W. 4400 S., Riverdale, Utah with a funeral following. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 S. Washington Blvd. Condolences may be shared with the family at lindquistmortuary.com. Kori Button Kori Button died in Eden, Utah. Arrangements under the direction of Leavitt’s Mortuary. Snowmobile Rentals & Tours! Our Snowmobile Wildlife Tour guarantees you will see wildlife or your money back! pmp-utah.com For More Information Contact Rex 801-391-9272 We have all the rental gear you need. We also sell souvenirs, shirts, and accessories in our Eden store. 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