Published in Deseret News on Aug. 10, 2014
1927 ~ 2014
Our beloved father and grandfather, Felix Albert Vaclavik passed away August 8, 2014 in Taylorsville, UT. He was born January 14, 1927 in Waco, TX. He married Olivia Martinez on May 2, 1952. Dad served in the US Navy and the US Army. He retired from Utah State Corrections after 22 years, and operated a radio and TV repair shop in Magna for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, trips to Wendover, and playing country music with his guitar. He worked hard to provide for his family, they meant everything to him. He is survived by his children, Nancy Hall, Ron (Wendy), Linda (Rick) Braithwaite, Ann Marie Thomas, and Alan (Kristy); 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and his best friend, Shadow. Preceded in death by his wife, Olivia. The family would like to express their thanks to the staffs of Heartwood Home Health and Avalon West Care Center, and the amazing staff of Bristol Hospice.
Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 S. 9000 W. A viewing will be held Tuesday 6-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S. Committal: Utah Veterans Memorial Park.
William James Clark
We will miss you Dad!
William James Clark (Jim) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014, in Salt Lake City at the age of 71 of respiratory failure. He was born in Salt Lake City on October 20, 1943 to William James and Ellen Balmforth Clark. He attended Whittier Elementary, Linlcoln Jr. High, and South High School.
Jim Married Gayle Denison in February of 1964. They had 2 daughters together, Aimee and Michelle. After their divorce he married Mary Bright in October 1983.
Jim worked as a carpet installer for most of his life, a skill he learned from his uncles at a very young age, and one he was very good at. He later moved to carpet sales, where he earned many awards as a top salesman. During his time with Granite Furniture he earned many vacations that he and Mary enjoyed together. Even after retirement Jim kept himself busy with small part time jobs.
Jim was witty, sensitive, kind hearted, funny, and full of class and style. Alway impeccably dressed, he took great pride in his appearance, his home and yard, and especially his cars. Rain or shine, he always had the cleanest car on the road.
He had a great love for Southern Utah. There he spent time boating at Lake Powell, and later in life he and Mary enjoyed hiking and biking together. He also loved to visit anywhere he could see the ocean.
Jim was a loving and loyal husband, father, and grandfather. His presence will be deeply missed.
He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Mary Clark; daughters Aimee (Mike) Henderson, and Michelle (Kevin) Moore; beloved grandchildren Karly, Jake, Nick, Jayda, and Izak; sister Joann Deyoung, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sisters Margie Tingey, Carol David, Mary Leee Henriksen, and Janet Johnson.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm at the Paradise Ward chapel, 1555 W. Lovely Road (5095 S.), Taylorsville, UT.
Published in Deseret News on Dec. 10, 2014
OBIT: The Spectrum (St. George, UT) & The Daily News, 29 to 30 APR 2014
Levi Edwin Braithwaite
Levi Edwin Braithwaite, 28, died April 23, 2014 in his sleep at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born on July 4, 1985, in American Fork, Utah. He was the fourth child and only son born to his parents Edwin Leon and Lea Ann Braithwaite of St. George, Utah.
He is survived by his three sisters, Sunni Braithwaite (St. George), Ashley Braithwaite (Ogden), and Jade Braithwaite (Salt Lake City).
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Erma Braithwaite, Fay and Marie Livingston, William Nielson; uncle, Valden Livingston; and his beloved dogs, Jesse and Duke.
Levi attended school in St. George during his youth and graduated from Pine View High School in 2003. After serving an honorable LDS mission to Peru, he continued his education and graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish in 2012.While attending college, he met the love of his life, Claire Greenwood. They were married in the LDS Salt Lake Temple on September 3, 2010. They later divorced.
He was most recently employed by Fresenius Medical Care as a Hospital Service Specialist. He enjoyed working in the medical health field and had dreams of becoming a Physician's Assistant one day.
Over the years from middle school to college, Levi developed numerous friendships. He cherished his friends and always made it a point to include them in all of his adventures. The many tributes left for him on his Facebook account reminds us what a special son we had and how he touched so many lives. We are so very proud of Levi and all of his accomplishments. He left this world a better place because of his love.
At the age of fifteen he and his Dad went on the first of many Humanitarian Expeditions to the country of Peru. It was there he began to mature and develop generosity, compassion, kindness, charity, thoughtfulness, courage, a spirit of adventure and empathy. Those who know Levi have been touched by his love, openness, acceptance and hugs.
He loved adventures of all kinds. He traveled to many countries in the world. He loved the outdoors and all of the opportunities that it provides.
Levi was an accomplished pianist. He loved classical music. He felt music to its core and played the piano with sensitivity, feeling, and from his heart. He memorized all of the music that he played. Recently, he volunteered to play soothing music to give comfort to those individuals who entered the University of Utah Medical Health lobby. When he passed, he still had his headphones on. The final music that he heard was a piece by Mozart.
With his passing, Levi is now free from pain, sorrow, and addiction. Our Levi will now be able to continue his work of love and continue to share his gifts with others as he enters into the afterlife. We know that death is not the end. Until we meet again, Lev "A Dios," we will miss you so. He truly had a great life. In Levi's memory, tell someone how much you love them.
Funeral services are provided by Spilsbury Mortuary. We are very grateful to them for the tender care they provided for our son. An initial viewing will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street on Wednesday April 30, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Boulder Ridge Stake Center, 1762 South River Road, St. George, UT, at 11:00 am. There will be a viewing prior to the services from 9:00-10:30 am. Levi will be buried in the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, UT.
Thanks to all of you for your love and support, thank you for loving Levi and being a part of his life.
OBIT: Neva H. Watters Crane
Salina, Utah - Our kind and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Neva H. Watters Crane, age 87, of Salina, died May 29, 2007 in Richfield, after a lingering illness.
She was born September 16, 1919 in Salina, Utah, a daughter of Gilbert and Hulda Hansen Watters. She graduated from North Sevier High School, Class of 1938. She married Glenn Allen Crane, July 2, 1938 in Salina. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 25, 1942.
Neva was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as a Primary Teacher, Primary President and a Temple Worker. She was a member of the Salina American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Neva was a great friend to everyone she met, whether she knew them or not. She enjoyed gardening, handiwork, crocheting knitting and embroidering.
She is survived by her loving husband, Allen, of Salina; her three children and their spouses: Terron G. and Linda Crane, Randy Allen and Luana Crane, all of Salina; Connie Lou and Delmer Kay Wilson of Las Vegas, NV; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Naomi and Mark Pickett of Gunnison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sharie Crane; a grandson, Barry Evan Crane; a granddaughter, Nancy Wilson and a step-sister: Dalla Violet Mickelsen.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 2007 at 12 Noon in the Salina LDS Stake Center, 98 west 400 North in Salina.
Burial will be in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield
OBIT: Daily News, The (Longview, WA) - Monday, May 9, 2011
Erma F. McGee
Erma Faye McGee, 70, of Kelso passed away May 5, 2011.
She was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Bokoshe, Oklahoma, to Doc Caldwell and Lassie (Ohler) Roberts. She moved to the local area 40 years ago from Santa Maria, California.
Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. McGee, her parents and seven siblings.
She is survived by two sons, Dwain Emery and Steven Emery; a daughter, Carol Carlson; a brother, Dale Roberts; 10 grandchildren, Crystal Carr, Jesse Stefonek, Nickolas Emery, Christina Johnson, Lisa Emery, Kayle Emery, Michael Fortier, Matthew Caldwell, Peter Thompson and Madison Emery; and four great-grandchildren.
Erma enjoyed playing bingo and Yatzee, visiting casinos, and spending time with family and friends.
A graveside service is planned for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Longview Memorial Park. A viewing is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home.
OBIT: The Magleby Mortuary Obituaries (UT)
Stephen Richard Stoner
Born: Tue., Aug. 10, 1954
Died: Sun., Feb. 15, 2015Stephen Richard Stoner, 60, our loving son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on February 15, 2015 in his home in Boulder, Utah after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on August 10, 1954 in Barstow, California to Richard S. and Diane Linnebach Sweeney. After his parents’ divorce, his mother married John I. Stoner who adopted Steve and his siblings.
Steve was raised in Salt Lake and attended Granite High School. He married Jeannie Van Skike in 1971. They had two sons: Stephen John and Daniel Richard. Steve and Jeannie later divorced.
Steve moved to Boulder 30 years ago. He loved the people of Boulder and the beautiful mountains and lakes. He proclaimed himself the "King of Boulder Mountain." Steve was an accomplished artist and nature photographer. He was a fly fishing guide for many years, taking many on trips and adventures they will never forget. His love of nature, animals and the Boulder mountain and lakes is legendary. He hiked the mountains almost daily and knew every lake and stream. He even had names for many of the animals in the area.
Steve is survived by his sons: Stephen (Pam) Bruehl, Daniel (Nannette) Bruehl; grandchildren: Ashley, Tyler, Ryan, Nathan and a new granddaughter due this summer; mother, Diane (Max) Bleckert; father, John (Revona) Stoner; step-mother, Helen Sweeney; siblings: Kathy (Mike) Gardner, Dana (Dave) Dineen, Jill (Kelly) Huntsman, Jeff (Sharon) Sweeney and Natalie (Gene) Fink, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Steve is preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Richard Sweeney, ex-wife, Jeannie Bruehl, and grandson, Jake Bruehl.
Steve’s family would like to express our thanks to his wonderful "Boulder Family" who cared for Steve during his illness and for the friendship and kindness the town of Boulder has always shown Steve. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Huntsman Cancer Center for the kindness and care they provided.
Memorial services will be held in Boulder, Utah on March 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Boulder LDS Chapel.
A memorial open house will also be held in Sandy, Utah on March 15, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rosegate Apartments, 9206 South 700 East in the Gathering Room.
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
OBIT: The Magleby Mortuary Obituaries (Richfield, Salina & Manti, UT.
James Roland Lawton
Born: Wed., Jan. 24, 1934
Died: Sun., Jul. 17, 2011
Graveside Service: 12:00 PM Tue., Jul. 26, 2011James Roland Lawton, 77, passed away July 17, 2011 near Elsinore. He was born January 24, 1934 in Long Beach, California to Roland and Loraine Dorothy Eberhart Lawton.
He married Isis Brown, later divorced. He married Judith Ann Phelps March 17, 1979 in Carson City, Nevada. The marriage was solemnized January 1981 in the Bellvue Washington Temple.
After graduating from Jordan High School, Jim life guarded at Green Valley Lake. He served honorable in the US Coast Guard for six years, three of which were on the "Voice of America" in Rhodes, Greece. He graduated from college and loved being a teacher to elementary school children. He returned to Green Valley Lake as a real estate broker, a contractor and log home manufacturer.
Jim was a life-long learner, who love and lived every minute of every day to the fullest. He was a friend to all people. He was forever young and invited all to his 100th birthday party in 2034. Most of all, he was a devoted family man.
Survived by his wife Judy, of Monroe; children: Brian (Marna) Price, San Clemente, CA; Jeff (Marcia) Price, Escondido, CA; Shery Gonzales, Dunsmuir, CA; Janet (David Genovese) Reilly, Aliso Viejo, CA; Billy Lawton, Monroe; 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; sister, Carol (Robert) Hotchkiss, Havre, Montana.
Preceded in death by parents; step-father, Stuart Weber; brother, Freddie Lawton.
Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 1:15 p.m. in the Riverside National Veterans Cemetery in Riverside, California with military honors. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
Memorial in Honor of Jim Lawton passed July 17,2011