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Show B3 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, September 9, 2008 TRIBUTE Evert William Winder “Popie” 1933 ~ 2008 PRICE - Evert William Winder age 75 passed away suddenly, doing what he loved best in Elmo, Utah on September 2, 2008. Evert was born on February 4, 1933 in Peerless, Utah to Thelma Black Winder and Virl Evert Winder. He Married Gloria Adeline Piccolo on August 23, 1952 in Huntington, Utah, later their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on June 17, 1972. Evert left a legacy of dedication and hard work and lived an exemplar Christ like life. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, and friend. He served his country in the United States Army as a Para Trooper. Evert served on many boards throughout Carbon and Emery Counties. He was a member of the LDS church, and served in many callings. He worked for many years in the Coal Industry in both counties, as a Federal Mine Inspector. He worked as Safety Superintendent for American Coal Company later known as Energy West. He obtained his Mine Foreman and Mine Fire Boss Papers in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, his four children; Rebecca (Pete) Palacios, Maureen (Scott) Wheeler, Ellie (Tracy) Jones, Todd (Brenda) Winder, sixteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, sisters; Emma LaRae Weber, Dorothy Elaine Winder, and brother; Johnny Junior Winder. Preceded in death by his father, mother, and four brothers and sisters. Funeral services were September 6, 2008 at the Price LDS Stake Center (150 South 500 East). Interment was in the Elmo Town Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. MaryAnn Young Fillmore LAWRENCE - MaryAnn Fillmore age 52, passed away September 1, 2008. She was born April 16, 1956 to Brigg Jr. and Francis Ellen Fausett Young in Heber City, Utah. She married Blair J. Fillmore on December 6, 1975 in Price, Utah and had spent the last 34 years living in Lawrence. MaryAnn attended Bryman Medical School where she attained her Medical Assistant Certificate, she also attended Weber State and attained her Respiratory Therapist License. She worked as a Phlebotomist, and also a Respiratory Therapist at Castle View Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed her children, especially her special blessing later in life with a baby boy, Brandon. She was a excellent grandmother to Gracie and Gentrie, “no time is a bad time for a tea party or the same old story over and over”. MaryAnn enjoyed experimental cooking even though the perfect roast eluded her, she dabbled in every craft she could find. She is survived by her husband; Blair J. Fillmore children; Teresa (T.J.) Hansen, Spring Glen, Jacob (Megen) Fillmore, Lawrence, Brandon Fillmore, Lawrence, two granddaughters, Sisters; Cindy (Blaine) Fillmore, Lawrence, Kim (Scott) Miller, Phoenix AZ, Lynn (Kurt) Mortensen, Price. Preceded in death by parents and nephew. Funeral services was September 6, 2008, at the Huntington LDS Church 5th Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Castle Dale City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Mitchell Funeral Home 435-637-2668 Crossword From Page 3B. Rex Bernard Johnson HUNTINGTON - Rex Bernard Johnson age 85 passed away of natural causes on August 30, 2008, at his home in Huntington, Utah. Rex was born April 18, 1923, in Huntington, Utah, to Peter Ellis Johnson and Aurilla Oveson Johnson. Rex grew up in Huntington and graduated from North Emery High School in Huntington. Following graduating he moved to Salt Lake City where he worked odd jobs for a short time before enlisting in the U.S. Military as a Marine. After his Military Service he moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a bus driver, then in aviation with North American Aviation, Douglas Aircraft, and Royal Industries. Following his retirement in 1987 from Sargent Industries, he moved back to Huntington where he spent the rest of his life. He is survived by sister-in-law, Fanny Johnson and nieces and nephews; Bill Huntington, Cleveland, Cathy Huntington, Houston, TX, Dick Huntington. Orangeville, Betty Naylor, Salt Lake City, Ann Kidd, Huntington, Jeff Huntington, Salt Lake City, and Sandra Curtis, Castle Dale. Preceded in death by parents, brothers; Osmer and Ronald, sisters; Louise and Aurilla. Funeral Services were September 4, 2008 at Fausett Mortuary (680 East 100 South) in Price. Interment was in the Huntington City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Tressie Politano HELPER-Tressie Politano, a life long resident of Carbon County passed away September 1, 2008 at the Turnquist Retreat Center in Elmo, Utah where she has resided for the last seven years. Tressie was born in Scigliano, Italy to Santo and Francesca DeCaro Sacco on January 1, 1914. She immigrated to America at age seven with her mother and uncle Rosario Sacco to meet her father living in Carbon County. She graduated from Carbon High School and was a student at Carbon College in Price. Tressie married Pete Politano February 14, 1934 in Grand Junction, Colorado who preceded her in death on July 20, 1969. She accomplished many things in her life time. She was a time keeper for DRGW Railroad and manager for Singer Sewing Machine in Price. She was a licensed beautician, and licensed practical nurse. In her later years she was employed at Chuck’s Pharmacy in Helper. Preceded in death by her husband, Pete, sisters and brothers, Dora Prazza, Rose Milano, Robert and Rudy Sacco; and a infant brother, Vincent Sacco. She is survived by her son, Frank (Patricia) Politano; sister, Gloria Arnone; grandchildren, Gena M. Politano (R. Scott Maxfield), Monica (Ted) Frederick; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob and Eleanor; and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff at Turnquist Retreat for their many years of loving and tender care of Tressie. Funeral Mass was September 6, 2008, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Helper. Committal service was in Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tressie’s name to Turnquist Retreat Center, 95 North Center, Elmo, Utah 84521. Helen P. Robertson SPRING GLEN-Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and longtime friend, Helen Pero Robertson, age 86, passed away peacefully August 30, 2008 at Castleview Hospital in Price. She was born October 25, 1921 in Murray, Utah to Frank and Mary Pirillo Pero. Married Floyd John Robertson, March 9, 1940 in Price, Utah; he died on April 20, 1974. Helen lived her life for her family and friends, and was happiest when she was caring for others. She was an excellent cook and will be long remembered for her famous raisin cookies that she shared with everyone for the holidays. She enjoyed knitting, making afghan’s, and watching cooking shows on the TV. She loved the color red, and the beauty of roses. Helen loved children and worked as a lunch lady at Durrant Elementary in Price for 19 years. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and always made sure she had a little something special for everyone. She loved family outings and was always ready for the bus trips to Wendover with her sister Ruby. We love you Helen, and you’ll be dearly missed by all. Survived by her sons, Scott J. (Pat) Robertson, Dale F. (Annie) Robertson, both of Spring Glen; sisters, Ruby and Marian; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter, Helen; son, Jack Robertson; and many brothers and sisters. Funeral service was September 3, 2008 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in the Price City Cemetery. & *Authorized Dealer* Glass In Business Since 1982 Quality Glass & Approved Sealants Martin Levan Hamaker PRICE - Martin Levan Hamaker, age 95, of Price, Utah passed away August 30, 2008 at Castleview Hospital. He was born to Levan and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins-Hamaker on May 14, 1913 in Vernal, Utah. He married Ida Ellen Tweddell on June 10, 1944 in Bennett, Utah. In 1932, he entered CC Camp in the Vernal area and served for a year. He worked for Alfred Kuhn in Sacramento, California from 1934 – 1941 then entered the United Sates Army on March 18, 1941. He served until November 6, 1945. Later moved to Vernal to work at the phosphate plant from 1960 – 1966. He operated heavy equipment for Hiawatha and Wattis coal mines then retired in 1975 from Hiawatha. He enjoyed farming, welding, fishing, lapidary, poetry, and inventing. Because of his willingness to serve and compassion for others, he made countless friends. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and has a granddaughter currently serving as an LDS missionary in the Charleston, West Virginia mission. Martin is survived by his children: Martin (Vonna) Hamaker of Moab, Marion (Gloria) Hamaker of Price, Glenice (Danny) Bentley of Vernal, and Coreena (Scott) Johnson of Price; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; and numerous extended family members. Martin is preceded in death by his lovely wife, Ellen; grandson, Jason Wayde Hamaker; parents; four brothers; and two sisters. Funeral Services were September 5, 2008 at the Price 3rd Ward. Interment with military honors was in the Price City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Barbara Hamelwright Bliss PRICE- Barbara Olene Jensen Hamelwright Bliss passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 93. She was surrounded by loving family at the time of her passing. Born in Molen, Utah to Stanley and Eudora Caldwell Jensen, she attended schools in Carbon and Emery counties. Married Lee Hamelwright in 1930, he later died in an auto accident. They were the parents of twins, Ray and Faye. Married Howard Bliss in 1938 and they were parents of three children, Gary, David, and Kathy. Barbara was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She attended Excelsis Beauty School in 1937 where she became a licensed cosmetologist. When her family was raised she pursued her life’s dream and graduated from Carbon College in 1956 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. For the next 30 plus years she was actively involved in the field of nursing with a personal commitment to improving education and work status of Licensed Practical Nurses. Barbara Bliss was a member of the Utah Association for Licensed Practical Nursing and from 1956 to 1960 she served as secretary and president at the district level and from 1960 to 1970 she was secretary, first vice president and president at the state level. She served as Executive Director of the UALPN from 1970 to 1985. Active on state and national boards, Barbara was appointed to the Utah State Board of Nursing where she served for 15 years - one of the longest terms on record. She was a member of the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service board for 8 years. While on the board she held the position of second vice president for two years. Barbara’s Bliss’s commitment to quality nursing was recognized in the Community Leaders of America in 1969, 70, and 71; Dictionary of International Biography, 1972; World’s Who’s Who of Women, 1973; International Who’s Who of Community Service, 1973. Since her retirement in 1985 Barbara has devoted her time to her family and compiling the family history. The family expresses thanks to Dallan Skelley and the staff at Beehive Homes, and to Rocky Mountain Hospice for their support during these last few months. She is survived by her children, Ray (Kay) Hamelwright, Ft. Worth, TX; Faye Kay, Salt Lake City; Gary Bliss, Palm Springs, CA; Kathy (John) Yoklavich, Helper; ten grandchildren, twenty seven great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-laws, Karen Bliss Jones and LouJeanne Bliss Lefler. Preceded in death by her parents; husbands, brother, Keith Jensen; son, David Bliss; granddaughter, Camille Yoklavich; and infant great-grandchildren, Taylor and Alex. Funeral service, Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 11:00 a.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell’s Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price City Cemetery. LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKAGE Complete Line of Residential Doors & Windows u Doors, Windows, Screens, & Heavy Equipment Glass We Deal Direct with Insurance Company Auto Glass u Chip & Crack Repair 30 W. 300 S. Orangeville, UT (435) 748-5599 Toll Free 1-866-894-8613 Serving All of Emery & Carbon County Worley-Jensen Monument Price • 45 W 100 N • 637-4400 |