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Show Area Obituaries I Robert Perry Benfield PANGUITCH, Utah -Robert P. Benfield, 75, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 at his home in Panguitch. Robert was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Rockville Center, New York, to Edward S. and Elsa Benfield. He married Grace Salvato on Dec. 4, 1971 in Long Beach California. Robert was a retired insurance broker. Robert was a member of the LDS church where he served as a home teacher and a member of the ward choir. He was also a member of the Garfield County Travel Council, Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation Found-ation and Board. He was a diligent dili-gent volunteer at the hospital thrift store. Robert was a kind and thoughtful friend and a loving lov-ing and generous dad. He was a husband beyond belief in his concern, love, and joy in his wife and their life together. He was the greatest grandpa who took such joy in his grandchil-drens' grandchil-drens' lives. Robert is survived by his wife, Grace, Panguitch; sons, Lester Benfield, Mexico, G. Joseph (Pat) Betar, Richfield; daughters, Lynn B. (Ronald) Spellman, Torrance, Calif., Cathy Goode, California, and K n.A Robert Benfield Bonnie (Tony) Gonzales, Kanab, Utah; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Benfield and sister Dorothy Koenig. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at the Panguitch LDS 3rd Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Gunnison, Utah. Orville Stimpson NAMPA, Ida. - Orville Heiner Stimpson, 92, of Nampa, passed away Oct. 18, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center with family by his side. Orville was born Mar. 17, 1911 in Riverdale, Utah to Francis Ray Stimpson and Mary Lucinda Heiner. He was the second of nine children. On Mar. 15, 1935 he married Rebecca Jean Platts in Riverdale, Utah. Together they raised seven children in Paul, Ida. In February of 1964, he took his family and moved to Nampa. He and Jean bought and ran Lakeshore Service, known to many as "The Rock Store" on Highway 45, until they retired in 1976, when they sold it to their son Forrest. Orville was an ambitious hard worker who provided well for his family. His love was farming and it was something he continued to do to the end of his life. He was picking apples from his tree just three weeks before his death. He was known for his beautiful, fruitful garden even in his late 80's. Family, friends and even strangers , enjoyed vegetables from his garden. gar-den. In 1976 they built a cabin in Bryce Woodlands in Southern Utah. They spent every summer there with their daughter Sharlene and her family. fami-ly. He had just returned from his last visit to Utah, one of his favorite places to be. He loved to be out in the open. Orville and Jean have been a very important rock and foundation founda-tion to their family through the years. They have provided a great amount of strength and love. He will be greatly missed but remembered forever. His love and lessons will continue to strengthen us forever. He is survived by his lovely bride of 68 years Jean, his children chil-dren Sharlene (Erich) ; i . ; Orville Stimpson Bretthauer, Las Vegas, Nev.; Richard (Jeannie) Stimpson, Rupert, Ida.; Forrest (Peggie) Stimpson and Norris (Vicki) Stimpson, Wilson, Ida.; two daughters-in-law Shirley Stimpson, Las Vegas and Sandy Stimpson, Melba, Ida.; and son-in-law Brad Frehner, Provo, Utah; brothers Walt Stimpson, Roseburg, Ore.; Ralph Stimpson, Carlsbad, Calif.; sister sis-ter Faye Edwards, Elba, Ida.; 25 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters, two sons Reid and Lonny Stimpson, daughter Becky Stimpson Frehner, grandson grand-son Lyle Stimpson and great-granddaughter great-granddaughter Bethany Svedin. We love you Orv, Dad, Grandpa and Great-grandpa. Funeral services were held Oct. 21 at Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel in Nampa. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell, Ida. Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 1309 2 St South, Nampa, ID 83651. Gates P. Christensen MIDVALE, Utah - Gates Perry Christensen, age 84, a gentleman and friend, was heard to say, "I've had a good life, haven't missed much, and we all have to die of something." Gates died Oct. 18, 2003 from complications com-plications of leukemia. He was born in Central, Utah on Aug. 1 1, 1919 to Perry and Pearl Gates Christensen. On June 17, 1940, Gates married Ann Pollick in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ann preceded Gates in death July 25, 2000. Gates graduated from Richfield High School and attended Utah State University and the University of Tulsa. Gates was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a pilot, flying the B-24 Liberator, seeing service serv-ice in Africa and Italy. He worked at Kennecott Copper and years after leaving he would greet friends from work by reciting recit-ing their payroll numbers to their amazement. Gates was a member of the Midvale Kiwanis Club, and the B.P.O.E. 1550 in Price, Utah as a life member. He graduated from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and for nearly 50 years he worked with pleasure and pride in the funeral industry. He started with Mitchell Funeral Home in Price, Utah and then enjoyed a long and rewarding career at Goff Mortuary in Midvale, where he retired as President of Goff Mortuary, Inc. Gates was a straight forward man you always knew where you stood with him. He often ' s t ;x . Gates Christensen joked that his goal in life was to be the oldest deacon in the LDS Church. He gave it a good shot!! Survivors include his brother, Max, St. George, Utah; nieces, Margie Myrick (Bob), Salt Lake City; Darlene Hall (Steve), Portland, Ore.; "grandkids" Marcey Bartholomew (Brian), Monica Martinez (Jeff), Rob Myrick (Jill); also there are many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State where friends may call on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. or on Thursday one ho'ur prior to services. Interment, Midvale City Cemetery. A special thank you is extended to the Highland Cove and their caregivers who made Gates feel at home and comfortable. Lawrence Marvin Skougard LAS VEGAS, Nev. PANGUITCH, PAN-GUITCH, Utah Lawrence Marvin Skougard, 70, passed . away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev., surrounded by his family. Marvin, better known as "Starvin' Marvin" was born July 25, 1933 to Sara Webb and Loren Carson Skougard in Cedar City, Utah. He married Maurine G. Worthen of Panguitch, Utah, on Mar. 9, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nev. He retired from the Teamsters Union in 1992. Marvin is. survived by his wife Maurine; sons Glen (Sandy) Skougard, Richfield; Gary (Denise) Skougard, and Mark (Kathy) Skougard, Las Vegas; brother, Dennis Skougard, St. George, Utah; 14 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Glen Skougard and sister, Georgia Benson. Marvin served his country in Korea from 1949 to 1951 with the 213th Field Artillery Unit. Marvin was an elder and active in the LDS Church. He made his home a "home away from home" for many missionaries serving in the Sunrise LDS Stake. He loved people and loved serving his fellow man. In his last year, he enjoyed spending spend-ing summers in Panguitch, Utah, and especially at their cabin on Panguitch Lake. Marvin loved i, . r A Marvin Skougard his family and grandchildren and spent a lot of time with them. He will always be remembered remem-bered for his stories and his sense of humor. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 at the ChristyHarris Chapel in Las Vegas. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 at the Panguitch City Cemetery with Military Rights by the Panguitch American Legion Post 25. In lieu of flowers, Marvin would love to have you donate to the LDS missionary fund in his name. We love you Dad! Funeral Directors: Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Gunnison, Utah. Mae Cram I j i I J - ' ! Mae Cram J KANAB, Utah - Mae Cherrington Cram, age 81, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 in Hurricane, Utah. She was born Feb. 19, 1922 in Panguitch, Utah to Jesse Marvin and Jessie Tebbs Cherrington. She married Norman B. Cram on Aug. 8, 1948 in Las Vegas, Nev. They had three children; Randy, Cherrie, and Cathy. Mae was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the American Legion Auxiliary, serving in many offices in both. She. attended college to be a graphic design artist, and became an accomplished accom-plished artist, most well known for her paintings in oil and acrylic. She designed the artwork art-work on the 1970 Kanab City Centennial Plate. Mae was extremely generous and caring, always willing to help those in need. She was a member of the LDS Church, and enjoyed singing in her ward choir and in the local production of the Messiah. She loved her family, especially her grandchil dren, and enjoyed spending timej in the outdoors with them. J Survivors include her chil- dren Randall Norman (Shauna Cram of Kanab, Cherrie Lee (Brent) Owens of Kanab, and! Catherine (Arland) Brown oC Kanab; sisters Louise Hamby of Ogden, and Beth Irene Evans of Las Vegas; grandchildren Erin Marie (Scott) Merryweather, Nathan R. Cram, Byron N. Owens, Autumn (Chad) Torgerson, Eric Owens, Acey Owens, Jarod (Stacy) Brown) Logan (Sindi) Brown, Tyre! (Stephanie) Brown, and Katherine Rose Brown; and great-grandchildren Ethan, Kazia, Corbin, Davis, Blake, and Gage. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Leah Weaver, and husband Norm. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Kanab Utah LDS Stake Center. Viewing will be held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center. Burial will be in the Kanab Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary. |