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Show Tifestyles Covering what matters most A4 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 Wedding Obituaries Robert Alma Berrett Pugh, Griffiths Charles and Jolene Pugh of Spanish Fork are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Charlene, to R Tyler Griffiths, son of Steve and Gina Griffiths of Salem. Tyler and Charlene will be married Friday Dec. 5 in the Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple. All friends and family are invited to join Tyler and Charlene at a reception to be held in their honor that evening from 6 8:30 p.m. at the Crossvvinds 3rd Ward Building, 1660 South 1400 East, Span- ish Fork. Tyler and Charlene are both graduates of Spanish Fork High School and LDS Seminary. Tyler served an LDS mission in Recife, Brazil. The couple will live in Provo while they finish their education. Grandparents of the bride are Shirley Beazer of Spanish Fork and-the late Keith J. Beazer and, Maurice and Corinne Pugh of Blanding. Grandparents of the groom are Ray and Sandy Morley of Spanish Fork and, Roen and Shirley Griffiths of Salem. Dons' Sports Broadcast LIVE on ... 1480 Listen Locally at AM 1480 and anywhere in the world at www.KHQNradio.com Stadium Seating Dec. 4-10 [\2 :I5) Australia (PG-13) 4:30 8:00 (12 :00) 2: 1 5 Bolt (PG) 4:35 9 :30 (12:10) Four Christmases (PG-13) 2:25 4:45 7:15 7:10 RobertAlma(Bob)Berrett of Spanish Fork passed away Nov. 25, 2008. He was bora April 28, 1925 in Ogden, Utah, the last of four children, to Edward and Lettie Montgomery Berrett. At age 8, the family moved to Pleasant View, Utah. After graduating from Weber High School, Robert enlisted in the military and served his country during World War II as a paratrooper in France and Germany. He married Carol Crump Redd, July 12, 1957, adopted her two children, raising them as his own. Together they had two more. After his discharge from the service, he worked and played SemiPro Baseball in Boise, Idaho and Butte, Montana. Returning to Utah, he worked for Peck Brothers at the Ogden Livestock Co. for eight years, where he learned the business of buying and selling cattle. Gaining expertise in this field, he went to work for Granite Meat as Manager of the Spanish Fork Livestock Auction and bought cattle for their packing house. In 1978 he was hired by Producers Livestock Marketing at the Salina, Utah Branch, from which he retired. He always had a smart dog and a good horse, as boyhood companions and later they helped make working with cattle easier. He was a member of The Diamond Fork Riding Club for many years and served a year as President. He is survived by his wife Carol; children, Debra Huestis, Bend, OR; Lee Berrett, Spanish Fork, UT; Brad (Annie) Berrett, Tulsa, OK; Joan Berrett, Sandy, UT; 6 grandchildren, Hannah, Chandler, Harley, Alaina, Lauren, Brandon; and 4 1927-2008 *********** *********** *********** *********** ****** great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Howard and Ralph; sister Ruth; and granddaughter Rachel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p jn. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork. A viewing will be held on prior to services from 12:45—1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. The family would like to express special appreciation to IHC Hospice for their help and kindness. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com RTER S 9:25 // Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) (12:05) 2:20 4:40 7:05 9:25 [1:00) Quantum of Solace (PG-13) 4:00 6:50 (12:30) Twilight (PG-13) 3:45 6:45 MityPfioto 9:30 r, v^.-jp. • Engagement Pictures 9:35 633 South 050 West • Exit 248 In Payson • 466-8500 Or dor and print ticket] onlino al www.itadiumdnamat.com *No diicoun! poiMi. No late iho**ingi en Sunday. (Early mctineo will ploy on Fri., Sot. and Sun. only.) ] L^:9 Weddings/Receptions ^ 'm ChadCarienimt-79il-2i22 The Spanish Fork News ROCKS Robert O'dell Bowen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, teacher, statesman, friend, and allaround great man passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, Nov. 25. He was 81 years old. Bob was born in Spanish Fork on Oct. 16, 1927, to James Miller and Belva Amelia Gallup Bowen. He married Lucile Livingston in the Salt lake Temple on Sep. 3, 1946. They had been married for 58 years when Lucile passed away in May of 2004. Bob married Billie Lou King Moses in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple on July 22,2005. Lucile and Bob were the proud parents of three children, Robert Kent Bowen (Peggy), Houston, TX: Marsha Bowen Morgan (Blake), Sandy, UT; and Blake Livingston Bowen, * * * * * * Spanish Fork, UT. They **************** ****** have 11 grandchildren and *********** ****** six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters, James Russell Bowen (Afton); Genevieve Rupert, he also began his Bowen Williams (Jones); teaching career as a social Donald Warren Bowen studies teacher at Mini(Virginia); Wendell Mill- doka County High School. er Bowen (Marba); Jesse He and his family returned Gallup Bowen (Florence); to Spanish Fork five years Darwin Alven Bowen (Vi- later where he continued olet); David Stuart Bowen teaching 'at Spanish Fork (Frances); and Darlene High School.' In 1969'he Bowen. He is survived by moved his family again to his younger sister, Lila Lawrence, Kansas where Rae Bowen Nelson (Reed), he spent a year earning a Holladay, UT. Master's Degree in World Bob lived an accom- History from Kansas Uniplished and colorful life versity. He then returned filled with many oppor- to Spanish Fork and in tunities and adventures. 1970 began his venture Prior to his graduation into Utah's political arena. from Spanish Fork High While serving as Assistant School, he was awarded Director of the Teachers the Utah Elks Most Valu- Professional Organization able Student scholarship (Bonneville Uniserve), he based on his outstand- was elected to the State ing academic and extra- House of Representatives curricular achievements. where he became the MaShortly after graduation he jority Whip. Two terms was drafted into the Army later he was elected to the where he graduated from State Senate. During his Officer Candidate School many years in the Utah and at that time became State Legislature, Bob the U.S. Army's youngest chaired several committees 2nd Lieutenant. Having and sponsored over 100 served in both World War pieces of legislation nearly II and the Korean War, he 80% of which were enacted received a Combat Infan- into law. try Badge, a Bronze Star, 3 r Battle Stars, and an Army Following his years as a legislator, Bob was Commendation Ribbon. appointed by Governor In 1950 Bob graduated Matheson to serve on the from Brigham Young Uni- State Tax Commission and versity. He worked for Pro- subsequently became the vo City and Geneva Steel State Director of Business before moving his family to Rupert, Idaho to become See BOWEN • A5 a homesteader. While in Horace away from Home Question: Where's Reese? Answer: Rocky s. After.making a long list of customers happy for 9 years in the Salt Lake Area, Reese Carter has joined Rocky's, bringing with him his winning personality, dedication to exceptional service and a high level of tire and vehicle expertise.. Robert O' dell Bowen • -jar-- -.'.. Come meet Reese at: Loafer Canyon 4 bedroom home. 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