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Show B13 Castle Valley Review, April 2009 Arthur Poloni Thelma Madrid PRICE - Arthur Poloni, 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died March 29, 2009 at his home after an extended illness. Art was born August 19, 1926 in Rains (a coal camp in Carbon County), Utah to Bernardo Giovanni and Julia Citerio Poloni. Art married Phyllis Rowley on May 3, 1948 in Huntington, Utah. They were happily married for 60 years. They would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in May. Art lived his life in Carbon County. He graduated from Carbon High School and attended Carbon College where he played basketball. He was a member of the Price Elk’s Lodge 1550. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Art was a hard worker. He was self-employed as a young man. He enjoyed driving a school bus, working as a police officer, and finally serving as the Chief of the Price City Police force. Art was a licensed polygraph operator. He graduated from the Baxter School of Lie Detection in New York City. He also worked as a security officer for Beaver Creek Coal Company. Art’s hobbies included fly fishing, tying flies for family and friends; hunting deer, rabbits, and pheasants; and bowling. Art was a true sports fan, annually he hosted the family Super Bowl party. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family at his cabin. What a treat it was to watch Art interact with his grandchildren. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and perform music. He was a model grandfather, full of fun and laughter, always had a treat for the grandchildren when they were young, and was proud of their accomplishments as they grew older. He loved music and left a legacy of great “oldtime” music in the hearts and souls of the grandchildren. Art was a living example of service in the way he cared for and helped others. As a police officer he was always interested in bringing the disadvantaged home. He went out of his way to assist those who needed help. Art was a Christian model in his willingness to give away what he had if he thought you might need it. If he was fishing and having success he was more than willing to give the neighboring fisherman his fly if he thought it would help him catch a fish. When Art finally bought a fairly heavy-duty four-wheel drive truck his generosity blossomed. There is no end to the number of stuck campers, hunters, and fishermen who were pulled back onto the road by the really nice bald man with the white truck. Art is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his two daughters and their husbands, LeAnn and Ralph Whitesides (Logan, Utah) , Ilene and Darrell Cunningham (Price, Utah); eight grandchildren, Jessica, Laura, Christopher, Molly, Andrew, Clayton, Tyler and Katelyn; ten great grandchildren; and his sister-in-law Fosca Poloni, along with a number of nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his brother Arco; his sister Gloria Pace; and great grandson, Milo Johnson. Funeral services were April 2 at the Price LDS 5th Ward. Interment was in the Price City Cemetery. Service was in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Special thanks to Rick Stockburger and staff of Rocky Mountain Hospice for their help and support. PRICE -Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend, Thelma May Thomas Madrid, passed away at home under the loving care of her family on March 23, 2009. She was born May 10, 1923 in Hiawatha, Utah to Levi Reese and Nellie Banner Thomas. Married Ramon N. Madrid, June 20, 1942 in Hiawatha, Utah. Thelma was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a graduate of Carbon High School Class of 1942. She loved baking, enjoying a cup of tea with good friends, camping, fishing and playing cards. She was the best wife, mother, and grandmother ever. Her family was her life and she will be dearly missed by all. . She is survived by her loving husband, Ramon N. Madrid, Price; daughter, Juanita (Paul) Majnik, Ogden; son, Ramon Lynn (Suzie) Madrid, Price; son-inlaw, Abdullah Kadhi, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; sister, Nellie (Thomas) Everley, Ivins, UT; 9 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Kadhi; five brothers, Levi, Griffith “Bus”, Cyril, Glenn and Reese Thomas; sisters, Vesta Gourdin and Ellen Cameron Graveside service was March 27, 2009, at the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome daily. Pat Smith SUNNYSIDE - Patricia Payne Smith, age 70, passed of natural causes March 27, 2009 at the home of her beloved granddaughter and grandson, Amber and Levi Schwingdorf. She was born October 28, 1938 in Phillips, Okla., to Clinton Payne and Josephine Cozzatte. Married Dale James Smith, June 19, 1978 in Elko, Nev.; he preceded her in death on December 28, 2006. Patricia was a longtime resident of Carbon County, where she enjoyed spending time with her husband, family and dear friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survived by her four step-daughters, Tracey Morris, Cherrie Tidwell, both of East Carbon, Denise Paul, Running Springs, CA, Kerrie Smith, St. George; grandchildren, Craig, Amber, Levi, Jared, Kayce, Cody, Dale, and Lexi; greatgrandchildren, Terra, Shyanne, Kaiden; and many other friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Dale Smith; and brother Clinton Payne, Jr. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Debra Hansen and the entire staff at Community Nursing Service and Hospice, and to our dear family friend Alesa Sullivan and Shaun Sackett. Your acts of kindness will always be remembered. Funeral service was March 31, 2009, at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home. Edward Grant Oliver WELLINGTON - Teddy Oliver age 74, passed away March 23, 2009 at his home in Wellington. Teddy was born July 17, 1934 to LeGrand Grant and Cora Mable (Tucker) Oliver in Elmo, Utah. He married Rose M. Pettet July 3, 1979 in Elko, Nevada. Teddy enjoyed riding horses and especially teaching his grandchildren how to ride. He also enjoyed the outdoors, camping with his friends and especially his family. He worked for the Mays Foundry as a machinist for 17+ years. He is survived by his wife Rose M.; children; Thomas B. Hawkins of Orange Park, FL, Robert E. (Marla) Hawkins of West Valley, UT, Cheryl A. (Jim) Haws, of West Valley, UT, Vickie L. Hawkins of West Valley, UT, Roy F. Sibert of West Valley, UT, Ina M. Jellins of Salt Lake City, UT, and Ralph Oliver of Salt Lake City, UT, brothers; Kenneth (Marilyn) Oliver of Highland, UT, Alfred (Yvonne) Oliver of Elmo, UT, and 17 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by parents, siblings and in-laws; John (Carol) Oliver, Larie (Merwin) Johansen, Fred Oliver and Vernell (Norma) Oliver. Funeral services were March 27, 2009 at the Wellington LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Elmo Town Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary Thusnelda Mills “Together Again” PRICE-Thusnelda Gladys Mills, 93, of Price died March 29, 2009. She was born on December 27, 1915 in Sunnyside, to William Alvin and Gladys Eva Tatton Hunter. Married Wilburn Mills, on January 2, 1934 in Price. The first day that Utah drivers licenses were issued for .25 cents. Thusnelda and Bill raised their children, Gaylene and Gary, in the coal camp of Standardville. In 1961 Thusnelda went to work for Safeways as a meat cutter. After retiring she and Bill traveled and spent time with their children and grandchildren up until his passing in 1989. Thusnelda enjoyed traveling with the Senior Citizens Group on countless trips to Wendover. Up until two weeks before her passing, Thusnelda was an independent, vivacious woman. She was still driving to town to do her shopping, running errands, and going to visit with family and friends. She was an amazing 93 years young! Her pride and joy will always be her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was always happiest when she was surrounded by them. Thusnelda is survived by a son, Gary W. Mills, Spring Glen; grandchildren, Michael (Linda) Ballard, Price, Gary D. (Terri) Mills, Price, Barry T. (Karon) Mills, Price, Lance H. Ballard, Price, Heather Mills, Spring Glen; great-grandchildren, Mikelle (Michael), Geoffrey, Daneesha, Alexis, Tonya, Brandon, Joshua, Lacie, Haley, Natasha, Zachary and Randi; great-great-grandchildren, Emiliano, Torizella, Ignacio and Patrick; sister, Carol Olsen, Price; brother, Hayden (Vodis) Hunter, Price; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Bill Mills; daughter, Gaylene (Martin) Ballard; daughter-in-law, LaVange Mills; sisters, Betty Evatz, Wilma Watson; brothers, Quentin and Clyde Hunter. The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Potter, Dr. Williams, and the Castleview Hospital Med/Surg nursing staff, and Emergency Room staff for their compassionate care of Thusnelda during her final days. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves memories no one can steal.” Memorial service was April 2, 2009, at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home. Randy Nordell FERRON - Randy Joe Nordell, age 68, passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2009. He was born in Ferron on November 13, 1940 to Delores Swasey Nordell. “Work together, play together, stay together,” was Randy’s mother’s plea that she often repeated to her family of nine. The family took their mother’s advice to heart and met faithfully for every occasion, and they were happiest when they were together.Randy married Martha Lou Gates and they had two children, Eric Sean and Jason Fred. They later divorced. On December 12, 1992, after a long courtship Randy married Terrie Jones in Elko, Nevada. Randy served in the US Navy from1957 to 1961. He worked as a machinist for forty years, later becoming a manufacturing engineer for L-3 Communication. After his retirement Randy left Bountiful and returned to his beloved Ferron where he was happiest. Randy is survived by his loving wife, Terrie Nordell, Ferron; sons, Eric (Trish) Nordell, Salt Lake City, Jason (Debbie) Nordell, Ferron; daughter, Kayt Smith, Ferron; brother, Ross (Virginia) Nordell, Manti; sisters, Echo (Bob) Judd, Price, Roma Powell, Huntington. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brothers, Dale and Byrce; brothers, Harold “Buster” and Dewey Joe; and sister, Lavonne Seeley. A celebration of life was held at the Emery County Senior Center in Ferron on April 4, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price. |