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Show Thursday, October 14, 2010 Society The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 3 Obituary 97th Birthday Missionaries William N. Glenn Dean Malmgren Elder Shea Peterson William N. Glenn, husband of Laura Duffin, formerly of Axtell, Utah, passed away October 1st, 2010. It is with great sadness and love that we announce the death of Bill Glenn of La Crescenta, CA. He passed from this life on October 1st. We brought him home for his last hours so he could be with his family. Home and family were very important to him. He enjoyed all family reunions and get-togethers. Bill was born on July 28, 1920 in Moscow, Idaho. He moved to California about 1924. He loved life and was an adventurous man, always ready to try new things. Bill graduated from John Marshall High School in Los Angeles in 1940 and immediately married the love of his life, Laura Duffin of Axtell, Utah. Laura attended John Marshall during her senior year of high school. Bill and Laura together shared 70 years of marriage and lots of good times. Bill joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and served in the South Pacific Theatre. He was on the island of Tinian when the Enola Gay flew off from there to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Soon after he was discharged from the Army he went home to Laura and their three children. Bill became a member of the Los Angeles Fire Department in July of 1947. He retired in 1975 after 28 years of service. Together with Laura and their three children they enjoyed many years of camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains fishing, water skiing and boating. Bill also enjoyed gardening, building things of wood and being at home. He and Laura later joined a rock club becoming avid "rock hounds". They collected beautiful stones from the desert from which Bill created many bookends, clocks, bolo ties and various pieces of art. Bill also managed to travel to far away places such as China, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada On July 28 of this year, he reached 90 years of age and celebrated his birthday and 70 years of marriage to Laura, they were married on his 20th birthday. His oldest daughter, Julie, hosted a celebration party attended by his three children, 15 grand children their families, including 34 great grand children and many other family members. Bill is survived by his wife, Laura of La Crescent, CA.; three children, Julie Molen of Auburn, Washington, Warren Glenn of Saugus, California and Louise Glenn of Chewelah, Washington in addition to their children and grandchildren. Bill was much loved and admired, a good friend to many. Because he lived here on earth he left the world a better place. We will miss and always love him. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 14th at 12 noon in Axtell Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held between 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in a family plot in the Axtell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Laura is asking that donations be sent to: Axtell Cemetery Association c/o Elwood Sorenson, Box 27, Axtell, Utah 84621. Dean Malmgren will celebrate his 97th birthday on October 18, 2010. He married Della Munk on May 1, 1945 and they were sealed in the Manti Temple on July 16, 1963. She preceded him in death in 1998. He served his country for four years during World War II and became a charter member of the Centerfield American Legion Post #105 in 1945. He has served in many positions in the Post during his 65 years as a member. Dean served as the Centerfield Postmaster for 30 years. He has two children, Todd (Karen) Malmgren, Portland, OR and Anne (Craig) Zufelt, Enoch. He has six grandchildren (one deceased) Bob Edwards So many wishes So many smiles Too many memories Too few words With one big birthday Happy birthday! With love, your family Elder Justin Rico z _147/1'1A Elder Justin Eliseo Rico has been called to serve in the Santiago North Chile Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will speak in the Centerfield 2nd Ward at the Axtell Chapel on October 17, 2010 at 10:50 a.m. Justin is the son of Sergio and Marcia Rico of Centerfield and the grandson of Mardell and Elva Jensen of Centerfield, and Enrique and Agueda Rico of Mexico. &zlk/ The family of Leo Averett wishes to extend their deepest gratitude for the out-pouring of love and compassion during his illness and passing. Your thoughts and support have been overwhelming. We appreciate all the food, calls, money and beautiful flowers sent in honor of our husband and father. With sincere gratitude, Verna Averett, Tammy (Joseph) Leistman, and Michele (Steven) Peterson feeftaideut Valle* V4adftitae Velea •A 7 lb. 3 oz. baby boy was born to Robert and Kelsey Shaw of Aurora on September 20, 2010. 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She is survived by her husband, Wayne and a brother, Brice Poulson. A sister Venna, and a brother, Bill, as well as her first husband Robert Burgess, who was killed in action over Germany, preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 12 Noon in the Salina 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 85 South 100 East in Salina. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 150 East Main Street, in Salina, Thursday morning from 10 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, in care of Bishop Steve Roberts, Salina 2nd Ward Bishop, P.O. Box 302, Salina, Utah 84654. Online guestbook at: www.springerturner.com Elder Jonathan Warren Jonathan Warren has been called to serve in the New York New York South Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the Missionary Training Center on October 20, 2010. He will speak in sacrament meeting in the Gunnison 1st Ward on October 17th at 10:50 a.m. Jonathan is the son of Randy and Marilyn Warren. He is the grandson of Darrell and Rula Warren of Gunnison and DeLoris West and the late Reed West of Fruit Heights. 80th Birthday Verle P. Peterson Salina, Utah - Verle Evelyn Poulson Burgess Peterson was born December 29, 1914 in Redmond, a daughter of Albert N. and Millre Anderson Poulson. She died October 10, 2010 in Richfield. For those wonderful 95 years, she brought joy, friendship and love to all around her. Her public school education was in Redmond and Salina. She received a Three Year Normal Degree from Brigham Young University; she graduated from Utah State with a BS Degree in Curriculum and Education and thereafter attended Columbia University in New York, for post graduate work, which was an amazing accomplishment for anyone, especially a woman, at that time. She married Wayne A. Peterson, October 2, 1946 in Salt Lake City. Verle taught school in Richfield and Salina and her pupils were her children. During the war, she as an instructor at the Business College in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon returning to Utah, she became the Elementary School Supervisor in Sevier County. In January, 1949, she and Wayne, opened the Peterson's Smart Shop in Salina and retired from there, 25 years later. She loved learning, life and people. Verle was an active member of the LDS Church, teaching and serving faithfully in Primary, Sunday School and Relief Society for many years. She enjoyed sports- hunting, fishing and golf. She LOVED to cook and shared her goodies with many. Verle dearly loved her family and Wayne's fam- and 14 great-grandchildren. Dean lived most of his life in Centerfield, but moved to Cedar City in 2007. Happy birthday, Dean. Elder Shea Paul Peterson has been called to serve in the California Arcadia Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the Missionary Training Center on October 20, 2010. He will speak in the Centerfield 1st Ward at the Axtell Chapel on October 17th at 1:30 p.m. Shea is the son of Paul and Angela Peterson of Centerfield, the grandson of Charles and Carolyn Peterson of Centerfield, Karen Rasmussen of Centerfield, Wendell and Gail Rasmussen of Salina. 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