Comments: Dau/o Arthur Henry Walker & Blance Florence Phillips
OBIT: The Coeur d'Alene Press (ID), Friday, 23 JUL 2010, pgC2
Virginia Carpenter, 90
Virginia Carpenter, 90 of Post Falls, passed away July 20, 2010, at Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls.
She was born Jan. 21, 1920, in Filer, Idaho, to Arthur and Blanche (Phillips) Walker.
After growing up in Filer with her five siblings, Virginia set out on her own. Throughout the years she held many different jobs, including spending several years working as an assembler for Boeing. But her favorite and most loved "career" was being a mom to her five children. With her caring, loving nature and great sense of humor she truly lived for her family. In her younger years, Virginia also enjoyed bowling and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings.
Virginia will be dearly missed by her family who survives her including her five children: Ronald (Diana) Carpenter of La Mesa, Calif., Gary (Julia) Carpenter of Asotin, Wash., Sharon (Dale) Weir of Post Falls, Darlene (Joe) Alton, also of Post Falls and Darrell Carpenter of Woodbridge, Va. She will also be missed by 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, July 23, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens.
Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Alvin A. Walker
SSN: 519-16-8647
Last Residence: 83617 Emmett, Gem, Idaho, USA
Born: 21 Oct 1912
Died: 6 Oct 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Idaho (Before 1951)Shirley Louise Marler Dickson states Alvin died in Boise. Buried in Sweet.
Lois M. Walker went to be with the Lord on Jan. 10, 2011.
Funeral services were held at the New Life Christian Center on Jan. 15, 2011, under the direction of the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett.
Lois May Johnson was born Aug. 23,1919, in Sweet, Idaho to Moral K. and Matilda Yergensen Johnson. She attended elementary school in Sweet and high school in Montour, Idaho. She married Alvin A. Walker on July 3, 1936, in Cascade, Idaho.
Lois was a homemaker, waitress and cook for many years. After retirement, she devoted her life to serving her family and friends in the community. She attended church at the New Life Christian Center in Emmett, where she loved to worship her Lord and Savior.
Lois had many hobbies, including cooking, crocheting, quilting and poetry. Her family will always love and appreciate that she made each child and grandchild a doily and quilt as a keepsake. Lois also gave each child and grandchild a Bible in which she wrote a poem of her love of God and the desire to see that each follow in the path of salvation.
Lois will be remembered for her tremendous love for her family, her generosity of spirit and her faith in God and the power of prayer.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and Lyle Johnson; husband, Alvin Walker; and two children, Alton and Lelonna Walker.
She is survived by her five daughters, Nadine Smith, Evelyn (Neal) Bogle, Byrdene (RiP) Rippa, Twila (Steve) Schmidt, Yvonna (Ernie) Soule; her son, Alvin Flane (Connie) Walker; her "brother," Wes Hensley; and 19 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Marriage Notes for Alvin Arthur Walker and Lois May Johnson-18425
Lois M. Walker went to be with the Lord on Jan. 10, 2011.
Funeral services were held at the New Life Christian Center on Jan. 15, 2011, under the direction of the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett.
Lois May Johnson was born Aug. 23,1919, in Sweet, Idaho to Moral K. and Matilda Yergensen Johnson. She attended elementary school in Sweet and high school in Montour, Idaho. She married Alvin A. Walker on July 3, 1936, in Cascade, Idaho.
Lois was a homemaker, waitress and cook for many years. After retirement, she devoted her life to serving her family and friends in the community. She attended church at the New Life Christian Center in Emmett, where she loved to worship her Lord and Savior.
Lois had many hobbies, including cooking, crocheting, quilting and poetry. Her family will always love and appreciate that she made each child and grandchild a doily and quilt as a keepsake. Lois also gave each child and grandchild a Bible in which she wrote a poem of her love of God and the desire to see that each follow in the path of salvation.
Lois will be remembered for her tremendous love for her family, her generosity of spirit and her faith in God and the power of prayer.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and Lyle Johnson; husband, Alvin Walker; and two children, Alton and Lelonna Walker.
She is survived by her five daughters, Nadine Smith, Evelyn (Neal) Bogle, Byrdene (RiP) Rippa, Twila (Steve) Schmidt, Yvonna (Ernie) Soule; her son, Alvin Flane (Connie) Walker; her "brother," Wes Hensley; and 19 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Lillian F. Marler
SSN: 519-16-1628
Last Residence: 99338 Kennewick, Benton, Washington, USA
Born: 26 Aug 1910
Died: 28 Aug 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Idaho (Before 1951)
Comments: OBIT: The Manti Messenger, 20 OCT 1933
Death Of Temple President Ends Active Career
Impressive funeral services were held Monday in the Center Ward Chapel for President Lewis Anderson, a church leader and one of Manti's most prominent citizens.
The opening songs, "All Is Well," and "Oh, My Father" were sung by the choir. L. P. Ovesen offered the invocation. The first speaker, James E. Anderson, referred briefly to President Anderson's active life and to their association in the Manti Temple. He paid tribute to many fine qualities of the deceased.
The second speaker, was Apostle Joseph Fielding Smith, who represented the general authorities of the LDS Church, and extended greetings of friendship and sympathy in their behalf. He referred to his 30-year acquaintance with President Anderson and spoke of him as being a man true to the church, a man who could harken to and give counsel and over whom death had no terror.
The subject of Apostle Smith's sermon was the purpose of man's creation. "To become like unto God is the true objective of life" he said, "and all other purposes should be subordinated to it."
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis E. Johnson sang "The Morning Breaks," after which President Ernest Madsen spoke, referring to President Anderson as a man of sound counsel and few mistakes. Resolutions of respect were read by P.P. Dyreng and Bishop E. T. Reid who was in charge of the services made the closing remarks. He referred to the great spiritual and financial support given by President Anderson. A double mixed quartet sand "Rest" for the closing song and the benediction was pronounced by President O. D. Young of the Sevier Stake.
Eleven days before his 83rd birthday, October 13, 1933, President Lewis Anderson of the Manti Temple passed from this life. The day before he had accomplished various duties of a business nature, attended the Temple, and added to the stack of chopped wood at his home. Death was caused by a sudden and unconquerable attack of pneumonia.
His life was one of service and accomplishment. For 27 years he was president of the Manti Temple, 19 years President of South Sanpete Stake and 11 years a patriarch. Two missions were filled by him to the Northern States, working in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. He served as city councilman, justice of the peace, school trustee and as a member of the constitutional convention. Politically he was an active Republican. At the time of death he was President of the Manti City Savings Bank and the Manti Livestock Company.
President Anderson married Mary Ann Crowther. Surviving are his wife; four sons and daughters: President L. R. Anderson of the South Sanpete Stake, T. J. Anderson, Mrs. Erastus M. Westenskow and Mrs. Elmer B. Simmons, Manti; three sons, Joseph and Swain Anderson, Salt Lake, and Andrew Anderson, Orangeville; halfbrothers and sisters, Hyrum of Fountain Green, Wiley, Parley, Edward, Warren, and Sanford of Emery. Mrs. Lydia Worthen of Nephi, Mrs. Libbie Hanson of Fountain Green, and Mrs. Edna Tygeson of Emery; twenty-three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two children, Etta A. Poulson and Frank Anderson preceded him to the grave.
His life is symbolic of the development of the West and the Church. It reads like a novel. Altho he had only three months formal schooling he became well educated, accumulated quite a complete library, and was one of the first telegraph operators of the state. He was a great fisherman and loved outdoor activiity.
He was born in Hikeberg, Malmo, Sweden, October 24, 1850, a son of Anders and Anna Olsen Anderson.
After defending Mormon Elders from mob attack the Father Anders sailed for American in the early 1850's. The ship was wrecked and burned but he was rescued. He worked in Burlington, Iowa for three years on a farm and sent for his wife who had maintained self and three children as seamstress in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the meantime the oldest son died. Anders knew nothing of the death until the family reached America. They lived in Burlington, Iowa, a short time, and then crossed the plains with ox teams. President Anderson although then only 9 years of age walked the entire distance. It was a typical crossing with privations and sufferings.
The family located at Big Cottonwood, later moving to Payson, and early in the spring of 1860 came to Sanpete County, establishing a residence at Moroni. They moved to Fountain Green where the father built a house with high basement and small windows to serve as protection against Indians as well as a dwelling.
As a young boy he met with a serious accident when thrown under a load of wood. This accident caused the breaking of a leg in two places, an arm, and finger, and a collar bone. The father decided that young Lewis would not be able to carry on farm work nor help on the threshing machine which was one of the first in Sanpete County. He was sent to Springville where he studied bookkeeping for three months under Lyman Wood.
After returning to Fountain Green he was employed by the Fountain Green Co-op, which had originally been his father's store, and the first in that city. He received $20 per month. Later when the telegraph office was added he received $20 per month for that also.
He was actively engaged in the Blackhawk Indian wars of this vicinity.
Lumber for the Manti Temple was gotten in Spring City canyon. He was called to supervise some of these operations, checking the amount, and quality of the lumber. An interesting incident of this times was the snow-slide which completly buried one man, a number of oxen, and partially buried tow other men. All were saved but the buried man looked dead when dug out.
As previously stated he married Mary Ann Crowther, November 14, 1870. Like him, she had crossed the plains as an early pioneer. She was born in England and her mother died in St. Louis. During the later years of his life she worked with him as matron of the Manti Temple.
In 1888, the family moved to Manti. He had been called as recorder of the Manti Temple. At that time there were no typewriters and the work must be tediously written by hand. The Temple records are a lasting monument to his orderly methods and painstaking diligence.
For 18 years he was a member of the presidency of the mutual in the stake. At that time the stake comprised all of Sanpete County. He travelled to the various wards on horse-back making it necessary to stop over night.
He was associated with the Central Utah Wool company during the time thery were active in the wool business. He was helpful and sympathetic toward new industries which would give people employment.
Comments: OBIT: Nelson Funeral Home Obituaries
Jerald Ben Smith Sr.
Visitation: Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
09:30 am - 10:30 amService: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
11:00 am
Cemetery: Smithfield City Cemetery
SMITHFIELD - On Wednesday, August 6, 2008, our Heavenly Father called His valiant son home. He passed through the veil into the arms of his loving eternal companion Marlene, and he will be dearly missed by everyone whose life he touched.
Jerry was born in Utah on May 6, 1930 to Ruth Elizabeth Robinson and Harold Lynn Smith in Midvale, Utah. He was the second of 5 beloved sons. They shared a love and closeness that will reach into the eternities.
He married Marlene Keele, the love of his life, on February 24, 1953 in Butte, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on November 12, 1954.
He served in the U.S. Navy in Japan and North Korea, from 1950-1954, during the Korean Conflict.
He worked as an instrument technician at the Butte, Montana Concentrator for 21 years, and retired from Montana Power in Colstrip, Montana in 1994, when he moved to Smithfield, Utah.
Jerry was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many church assignments, including bishop twice, High Council 11 years, but the one of most importance to him, was that of home teacher, at one time having 19 families at once. He served in the Logan LDS Temple for seven years and made many eternal friends. He loved to serve others.
He was a master carpenter and loved working in his shop. He enjoyed hunting in the great outdoors of Montana. He was an avid fisherman, and he hoped when it was his time to go, the Lord would deem him big enough to keep.
Jerry is survived by his seven children, Jerry Jr. (Deby) Smith, Taylorsville; Jody Smith, Tooele; Rebecca (John) Hulet, Idaho Falls; Leslie (Dennis) Jensen, Pleasant View; Lori (Steven) Prince, Price; Melanie (Kent) Jensen, Smithfield; Joel (Pam) Smith, Herriman; 42 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother Bobby Glen (Pat) Smith, Oregon; and 2 sisters in law; Lorraine Smith, & Idelle Smith, both of Idaho.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, on June 12, 2006, parents, three brothers; Harold LeRoy, George William, Ray Eugene, a daughter - Nanette, and a grandson - Steven Prince Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Smithfield, Utah, LDS Chapel, 640 N. 200 E., with Bishop Scott Perkes of the 8th ward conducting.
Friends may call on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 6 - 8 pm, at the Smithfield, Utah, LDS Chapel, 640 N. 200 E., and 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at wwwlnelsonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.Special thanks to Hospice for Utah and our angels Diane, Tammy, and Dana.
Dad was a man of great integrity. A wonderful father who taught us gospel principles by the way he lived his life and served others. He led a good life, worked hard, played hard, and served the Lord to the best of his ability. We have many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever! He loved his wife and family. He loved the gospel. He loved people. He loved to draw palm trees with his children and grandchildren as the monkey. To him, monkey means, "I love you". Dad, you're the biggest monkey!!!
Comments: OBIT: The Herald Journal, The (Logan, UT) - Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Marlene Keele Smith
SMITHFIELD - On Monday, June 12, 2006, Marlene, an elect lady, celebrated a wonderful reunion with loved ones who anxiously awaited her arrival. Although her family will miss her in this world, we are assured she is happy in another. She fought a long valiant battle with cancer, never complaining. She died at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sept. 24, 1935, in Groveland, Bingham, Idaho, to Beatrice Inez Robinson and Elton Alexander Keele.
Marlene married the light of her life, Jerald Ben Smith, on Feb. 24, 1953, in Butte, Silverbow, Mont. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Nov. 12, 1954.
She lived in Smithfield the past 12 years. Previous to that, she lived in Idaho, Washington, California and Montana.
Her family was of utmost importance to her, and the only time she worked outside of the home was when the family owned a fast food drive-in and they all worked together. She devoted her time to her husband and children and whoever else she could find to serve.
Marlene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived her life with the pure love of Christ, serving in many organizations of the church. She and her husband enjoyed their service in the Logan LDS Temple and made many eternal friends.
She enjoyed doing family history, painting, crocheting, sewing, baking, reading and spending time with her family.
Marlene is survived by her husband Jerry; seven children, Jerry Jr. (Deby) Smith of Taylorsville, Jody Smith of Tooele, Rebecca (John) Hulet of Idaho Falls, Leslie (Dennis) Jensen of Pleasant View, Lori (Steven) Prince of Price, Melanie (Kent) Jensen of Smithfield and Joel (Pam) Smith of Herriman; 42 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, with four more to arrive soon.
She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Needa Saba, Wilma Borrowman, Don (Violet) Keele, Leland Keele, Floyd Keele, Rudy (Linda) Higgins and Judy (Brent) Cassidy.Preceding her in death are her parents; a brother, Leo Keele; one daughter, Nanette; and a grandson, Steven Prince Jr.
The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for their kind loving care. Anna and Kathleen, we all appreciate you so much.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 16, at the Smithfield North Stake Center, 155 W. 400 North, with Bishop Scott Perkes of the 8th Ward conducting.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main, Smithfield, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church prior to services, which will begin at noon. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Jerald Ben Smith and Marlene Keele-13458
Comments: OBIT: Nelson Funeral Home Obituaries
Jerald Ben Smith Sr.
Visitation: Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
09:30 am - 10:30 amService: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
11:00 am
Cemetery: Smithfield City Cemetery
SMITHFIELD - On Wednesday, August 6, 2008, our Heavenly Father called His valiant son home. He passed through the veil into the arms of his loving eternal companion Marlene, and he will be dearly missed by everyone whose life he touched.
Jerry was born in Utah on May 6, 1930 to Ruth Elizabeth Robinson and Harold Lynn Smith in Midvale, Utah. He was the second of 5 beloved sons. They shared a love and closeness that will reach into the eternities.
He married Marlene Keele, the love of his life, on February 24, 1953 in Butte, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on November 12, 1954.
He served in the U.S. Navy in Japan and North Korea, from 1950-1954, during the Korean Conflict.
He worked as an instrument technician at the Butte, Montana Concentrator for 21 years, and retired from Montana Power in Colstrip, Montana in 1994, when he moved to Smithfield, Utah.
Jerry was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many church assignments, including bishop twice, High Council 11 years, but the one of most importance to him, was that of home teacher, at one time having 19 families at once. He served in the Logan LDS Temple for seven years and made many eternal friends. He loved to serve others.
He was a master carpenter and loved working in his shop. He enjoyed hunting in the great outdoors of Montana. He was an avid fisherman, and he hoped when it was his time to go, the Lord would deem him big enough to keep.
Jerry is survived by his seven children, Jerry Jr. (Deby) Smith, Taylorsville; Jody Smith, Tooele; Rebecca (John) Hulet, Idaho Falls; Leslie (Dennis) Jensen, Pleasant View; Lori (Steven) Prince, Price; Melanie (Kent) Jensen, Smithfield; Joel (Pam) Smith, Herriman; 42 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother Bobby Glen (Pat) Smith, Oregon; and 2 sisters in law; Lorraine Smith, & Idelle Smith, both of Idaho.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, on June 12, 2006, parents, three brothers; Harold LeRoy, George William, Ray Eugene, a daughter - Nanette, and a grandson - Steven Prince Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Smithfield, Utah, LDS Chapel, 640 N. 200 E., with Bishop Scott Perkes of the 8th ward conducting.
Friends may call on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 6 - 8 pm, at the Smithfield, Utah, LDS Chapel, 640 N. 200 E., and 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at wwwlnelsonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.Special thanks to Hospice for Utah and our angels Diane, Tammy, and Dana.
Dad was a man of great integrity. A wonderful father who taught us gospel principles by the way he lived his life and served others. He led a good life, worked hard, played hard, and served the Lord to the best of his ability. We have many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever! He loved his wife and family. He loved the gospel. He loved people. He loved to draw palm trees with his children and grandchildren as the monkey. To him, monkey means, "I love you". Dad, you're the biggest monkey!!!