Bonnie Virginia Seegmiller

 

1921 ~ 2012

Bonnie Atkins Seegmiller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother completed her earthly mission and passed peacefully away on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2012, of symptoms caused by Sepsis.

Bonnie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 21, 1921, to Frederick Morris Atkins, Jr. and Florence Mabel Poulson. She was the oldest child of three siblings and she loved growing up in Salt Lake City with her brother Frederick Morris Atkins and her sister Carolyn Atkins White. Bonnie’s brother, Frederick, preceded her in death; she is survived by her sister Carolyn. In her childhood home, she learned the values which she passed on to her extensive family by her example—love and care for your family, make wise decisions, continue in education, follow your convictions in faith, marry your soul mate, be compassionate of others, and enjoy life.

Bonnie married Kent Sailor Seegmiller on May 6, 1942 prior to Kent’s active duty in the army during World War II. Bonnie and Kent were later sealed in the Mesa Temple, in Arizona, on November 17, 1943. Bonnie and Kent previously resided in Salt Lake City, East Millcreek, and established their home in Murray where they raised their four daughters: Linda (Randy) Kinder, Vincy (Frank) Stringham, Bonnie Lee Geurts, and Patricia (Don) Kreis. Bonnie’s career in office management included fourteen years at the Murray Chamber of Commerce. After retirement, Bonnie and Kent continued to travel and enjoy the outdoors, including camping, fishing, and golf. Devoted to each other throughout their marriage, Bonnie and Kent enjoyed 54 years together until Kent’s passing in 1996. A beautiful woman with an endearing, cheerful personality, committed to her family and her faith, Bonnie created a home based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Her life was a reflection of those teachings as she served her family and friends with love and compassion. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bonnie served in numerous church callings including service in the presidency of the Relief Society in her stake and ward. Bonnie enjoyed serving in the church and attending the Temple. She was extremely interested in and pleased by the lives and accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves a legacy of faith, love, and dedication that will live eternally in her family and friends. Bonnie is survived by her four children, 19 grandchildren (Marnie, Jason, Shay, Erin, Tera, Lantz, Brett, Alicia, Shandia, Weston, Devan, Vincent, Tyler, Tiffiny, Preston, Melissa, Heather, Candace, and Trisha), 25 great-grandchildren, and a great, great-granddaughter. Bonnie is preceded in death by 3 grandchildren (Jamie, Anjannette, and Travis) and a great-grandson (Terrence).

Bonnie’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Vincy Stringham and family for their loving care of Bonnie over the last four years prior to Bonnie’s passing.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at 12 noon at the Murray Hillcrest Chapel located at 495 E. 5600 S., Murray, UT. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine Street, Murray, UT.

Jule William Kreyling

Jule William Kreyling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, surrounded by family, crossed the veil of this mortal existence on January 26, 2012 and returned home to his Heavenly Father.

Jule was born January 5, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to Paul William Kreyling and Marie Wimmer Kreyling. He spent his childhood in Irvington, New Jersey and was a graduate of Irvington High School. Jule was a musician and athlete; playing both the trumpet and tennis. After high school, Jule attended the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Coming from a family of printers, his area of study was graphic arts. Jule was also a member of the RIT wrestling team. As pioneer in the field of graphic arts, RIT did not yet have a diploma in his area of study when he left. He would later tell his children he had earned a degree but none was offered at the time.

Early in 2011, Jule’s family contacted RIT: it was discovered that RIT had started a degree program in graphic arts the year after he graduated. After some searching through old records, RIT discovered that Jule had indeed completed the coursework to earn a degree in graphic arts. RIT issued a diploma and sent it to Jule 61 years after the fact.

Jule married Joan Jonkoski on April 24, 1954. Still living in New Jersey, Jule and Joan converted to the LDS church in 1961 and attended the Short Hills Ward. They had their marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on August 7, 1968. Jule was an active member of his church and loved serving others. Jule served in numerous church callings, loved missionary work and shared his knowledge of the gospel with many. Jule was a big supporter of scouting and served in several leadership positions and encouraged his sons to be active Boy Scouts. He was awarded the Golden Key Award by the state of Utah for his work with the disabled. Jule and the LDS church were only recipients of the award that year. Jule commented, “When I got up to receive the award people were surprised to see that that I myself had a disability.” Jule was born with one arm. He gave countless hours of service at a local group home and referred to the residents as his kids even though some were as old as him.

Jule loved the outdoors. Camping, fishing, hunting, boating and taking vacations with his family were among his favorite activities. He was handyman and built furniture and once constructed a boat with his sons in their basement in New Jersey. Jule began his career as a printer at age of 15 working as an apprentice in his father’s print shop, The Art Press, which was established in 1932. In June 1975, Jule moved with his family to St. George, Utah. After searching for a job, he realized wages in St. George were not enough to support his family; consequently, he fell back on what he knew best–printing. He re-established the Art Press as a family business. He loved interacting with costumers. He was a member of the Exchange Club and the Chamber of commerce.

Jule generously shared his vast knowledge of the printing industry with anyone needing help, including competitors. Except for the years he was in college, Jule worked in the printing industry until he printed his last job in late 2007.

Jule William Kreyling is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Joan; his six children, Mari, Paul (Morena), Jule (Koni), Heidi, Jamie (Linda), and Ben; seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and his brother Paul F. Kreyling (NJ). He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Sunset 4th Ward Chapel, located at 415 N. Westridge Dr., St. George, UT. A viewing will be held Friday from 5 to 7 pm and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to services. Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to: Donations c/o RISE Services, Inc. 4554 E. Inverness Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206. RISE is a nonprofit that locally supports the disabled, one of Jule’s most passionate causes.

Dorothy Ellen (Linn) Key

Dorothy Ellen (Linn) Key, 83, died January 19, 2012 in St. George, UT.  She was born January 20, 1928, daughter of Sylvester Elwood Linn and Nellie Belle (McBride) Linn in Bisbee, AZ, where she was raised.

She married Ralph Edgar Key in Lordsburg, New Mexico on February 6, 1947.

Dorothy was active in the LDS faith and served diligently in many callings.  The family moved to California in 1947 and relocated to St. George, UT in 2005.  She loved her family dearly and was a devoted mother and grandmother.  She opened her arms and home to several foster children and raised her grandson, Bryce, as her own son. She loved spending time sitting on the porch with her husband.  She enjoyed genealogy work and was proud to be the great granddaughter of Ebenezer Bryce.

She is survived by Ralph, her husband of 64 years; brother Jim Linn; daughters, Linda Mayoros (Tony), Judy Miles (Derek), Trudy Anderson (Jeffrey), and Jodi Adams (Brandon); 28 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Nellie; son Bruce Key and sister Betty Skinfill.

Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and all others involved in her care.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Little Valley 3rd Ward Chapel, located at 2079 E. 2450 S. St. George, UT. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to services.  Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

Reba Irene Rowe Childs

Reba Irene Rowe Childs, our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother 89, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012 while at her son’s home in Santa Clara, Utah. She was born October 14, 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Franklin Dewey and Edna Bernetta Rowe. Irene grew up in Mt. Pleasant, graduated from North Sanpete HS. During WWII she worked at the parachute plant in Manti. She met John David Childs and while he was on leave from the military, Irene and David were married and sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple on February 21, 1945. She immediately joined him by moving to Maine where they started their family. After David was discharged from the service they returned home to Utah, lived in various towns until finally settling in Salt Lake. Irene was a faithful member of the LDS church and served in many callings. She served in the Cub Scouts, numerous Sunday School, and Primary positions, as well as Relief Society President. She and David served two missions, the first in the Tennessee Nashville Mission and the second at the LDS Employment Office. Irene also served as a Temple Ordinance Worker. Irene’s biggest joy was that of being a wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and thoroughly enjoyed devoting her life to her husband and children. Nothing gave her more joy than to sit and listen to her children and grandchildren as they shared their experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. We could always count on Mom. When

she would say good-bye she would always add “We Love You”, and “come again.”

She is survived by her husband, children Terry (Roger) Kimber – West Jordan, Tim (Linda) – Santa Clara, Van (Margie) – Murray, Marc (Bridget) – West Valley City, Todd (Pam) – Riverton, Trudy (John) Lopez – Boise, Idaho, 30 Grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren, sisters Janette Curtis and LaRae Proctor. Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and sons Randy and John.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Westland 1st Ward Church Building located at 7115 South 3200 West, West Jordan, Utah. Funeral services will be held at the same location on Thursday January 12, 2012 at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior to the service at 10:00 am. Interment will be at the Lake Hills Cemetery following the funeral.

Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We will think of you in silence, we will often speak your name. All we have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts.


Thelma Olds Scholzen

Thelma Olds Scholzen, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was born December 16, 1924 in Toquerville, Utah to Arthur and Lottie Olds. She grew up in “Toker” with 7 brothers and sisters in a one-bedroom house. She continued to enjoy a close relationship with all of her siblings throughout her life.
She attended Hurricane High School where she met her future husband, Jack Scholzen. They were married on June 26, 1943. (Honestly mom, on statement day?). They began a life that was filled with love, adventure, and a lot of hard work. Jack and Thelma were sealed along with their children in the St. George Temple on April 25, 1987.
Thelma began working with Jack at the family business, Scholzen Products Company, Inc. She learned many aspects of the business, among them, making deliveries and driving truck.
Thelma had wide and varied interests including hunting for arrowheads, metal detecting, going to yard sales, penny and nickel slots, jeep patrol, and weekends at the cabin. She was truly at home out in the hills. She was very fortunate that her and Jack had many good friends who also enjoyed participating with them in their activities. Thelma was a member of the DUP, Buenos Amigas, Lady Lions, Knitting, and Pinochle clubs.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in many capacities, including MIA and Primary.

She will be greatly missed by her family, Nick (Erroleen), Nancy Harris (Mike), David (Judi), Keith (Dannette), Linda Ballard (Bruce), Mary Lu Ashcroft (Kelly), 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Her brothers and sisters, Clark Olds, Lois Iverson, Wayne Olds, Lloyd Olds (Myrna), Clayton Olds (Sue), Valene Norton, and Patty Ann Henrie (Burdell). She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, and a grandson, Daniel Scholzen.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurricane West Stake Center, 272 s 700 W.  Visitations will be Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services both at the Chapel.  Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.


Zelda Mary Jensen Lund

Zelda Mary Jensen Lund of St. George, Utah peacefully returned to her beloved Savior and loved ones on January 8 2012.

She was born April 17 1913 in Salem, Idaho, the daughter of George William Harris and Ida Jensen Harris.

She married Earl Eugene Jensen September 21, 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple. He proceeded her in death September 18 1982.

She married W. Guy Lund in Provo, Utah. He proceeded her in death September 1984.

She married Doyle G. Wilkins in Mesa, Arizona July 1990. He proceeded her death .

She was reared and educated in Idaho. She graduated from Ricks College with an Associate’s degree in education.

She was active in the LDS church and served in various callings: Primary, Sunday school, Relief Society and Stake positions. She also served as an organist in the Mesa, Temple.

Surviving are four sons: Galen E. Jensen, Santa Clara, UT; Kenard H. Jensen, Roseville, CA; Garth W. Jensen, Titusville, FL; D. Martel Jensen, Ivins, UT; and daughter Lowana J. Finch, Henderson, NV., nineteen grandchildren, forty two great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are: a brother, Merlin Harris, Pocatello, ID; two sisters, Winona (Melvin) Bean, Sugar City, ID and Opal (John) Baily, Cody, WY.

Proceeded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2:00p.m. at the St. George First Ward Meeting house located at 591 W. 500 N.

A Viewing will be Friday, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM. Prior to services at the chapel.

Interment will be Monday January 16, 2012 at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch in Ogden.

Zelda will be remember for her life of unfailing faith, charity, service to others and boundless love for our Savior.


Barbara Ann Thompson

Barbara Ann Thompson passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Hurricane, UT. She was born March 19, 1943.

She is survived her sister Margaret English; brothers John Martoccia, Mike (Pat) Martoccia, and Shannon Martoccia; her daughters Jeanette (Frank) Maltese, Kimberly Coulston, Robin (Mike) Hall, Tamara (Dave) White; sons Donald Newport, John (Cheri) Newport and 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 320 N. 3400 W. in Hurricane, UT. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

 

 

David Wayne Jones

David Wayne Jones
St. George, Utah
David Wayne Jones. Daddy was 74. He passed away on January 2, 2012. He was born August 31, 1937 in Huntington, Utah to Edna Brown and David George Jones. Dads brothers called him “Happ”, his family called him Wayne we called him Daddy. He married Lena Beth Thayn in Elko Nevada on March 28, 1957. Mom and Dad were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August 4, 1987.
When daddy was about 2 years old, grandma married William Durane Jones who raised him as his own. As a child dads family traveled working in Idaho and Nevada eventually returning to Utah, where his parents purchased a farm in Elmo. Dad spent many hours on the farm where his passion for guns and shooting developed. He attended North Emery High school. When he turned 17, he joined the Army with his brother, Roger. They were promised that they would be able to serve together, however, they were separated after 2 months. During his service, he tried out and made the U.S. Army Advanced Marksmanship Unit. He served on the rifle and pistol team. During his competitions, he received many awards and metals. Being a part of the marksmanship program, one of his responsibilities was to be a representative of the U.S. Army and teaching the general public about competitive shooting.
Dad worked in security at Hill Air Force Base and retired with 38 years of service. He loved golfing and helped to plant trees on the H.A.F.B. Hubbard Golf course where he spent many hours at work and play. When Mom and Dad retired they purchased a motor home and began traveling. They really enjoyed their time together and the friends made along the way.
Dad was a member of the LDS Church where he served in various callings. He became interested in family history and spent many hours researching journals and various Utah historic publications.
Dads love of the great outdoors came naturally, his parents taught him to hunt and fish and we all enjoyed many fishing trips with Grandma and Grandpa Jones and Mom and Dad where we all learned to appreciate Gods gifts. Dad cherished the time spent with his family, he always looked forward to family reunions where he could spend time with his brothers and sisters. And it was important to him that we spent time together. He loved Mom and us kids, as well as his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Dad we will miss you and we thank you for all that you have done for us. We love you and we look forward to seeing you again.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Beth of Hurricane, daughter Darla (David) Lucas of South Weber, daughter Paula (Danny) Houser of Richmond Virginia, and son David Jones of Layton., 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Mickey Cranford of Price, Joann (Tom) Shannon of Huntington, Janene (David) Avery of East Carbon, Anna Underwood of Missouri and brothers Rex (Klea) Jones of Huntington and Leonard Doyle (Louise) Jones of Wellington as well as many nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Edna Jones, his brothers Clifford, Clifton, Roger, and Ronald, and his sisters Billie and Mary Bea.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Huntington LDS Chapel, 215 N. Main St. Huntington, Utah. A Viewing will be held an hour prior to services.
Interment will be at the Huntington City Cemetery.

Norma Joyce Goodman Musser

 
 Norma Joyce Goodman Musser, “Joyce”, of St. George, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2011 after accomplishing her mission on this earth. She was loved by many as a kind and generous daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

She was born in Murtaugh, Idaho on October 24, 1927 to Annie Moyes and William Nathaniel Goodman, the youngest of 10 children. Joyce graduated from Murtaugh High School in 1945 and from Albion State Normal School in 1946.

She taught school in Nyssa, Oregon, Twin Falls, Idaho and Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Idaho State in 1953, and a Master’s of Music Education from Brigham Young University in 1959.

Joyce was a dedicated teacher and cared deeply for each of her students. She was also a talented musician and choral director and led many award winning children’s choirs. Joyce was active in the Las Vegas community and was involved in establishing the Musical Arts Workshop and a branch of the University of Nevada, later to be known as UNLV.

Joyce married Charles Musser in 1963 and they later divorced. They have two children, Daniel Musser (Stephanie), of Peoria, Arizona and Sharla Winn (Garth) of Cedar City, Utah. Joyce has five grandchildren, Peri and Courtnie Musser of Arizona and Nathaniel Ames, Jared Winn and Sarah Winn of Utah.

After retiring from teaching, Joyce developed her talent as an artist, creating many beautiful oil paintings and soft sculpture dolls.

Throughout her life Joyce was an avid genealogist involved in Family History research and indexing for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She always displayed great love for her ancestors and living family members and was a continual source of help and encouragement to all. Joyce’s greatest talent was being an incredible mother and grandmother to her own children and grandchildren and to special relatives and friends she loved as her own.

Joyce is now reunited with her parents, brothers and sisters, daughter Kimberly Ann, and other cherished relatives and friends. Her family and friends will greatly miss her happy smile, positive attitude in spite of debilitating pain, loving encouragement, kindness and generosity.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Morningside Chapel, 930 Morningside Dr., St. George. A viewing will be held at 11:30am prior to services. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Hyrum Elijah Weiss

Hyrum Elijah Weiss

1929-2011

I’ll see you at the end of the rainbow.

Hy passed away December 21, 2011 in Saint George, UT at the Dixie Regional Medical Center due to complications of diabetes. His family was with him until the end. Hy was born April 1, 1929 in Salt Lake City to Karl and Theresa Anna Baumgaertner Weiss.

Hy, a loyal employee of Chevron Oil for 42 years, retired as a marketing manager in 1988.

He married his childhood sweetheart Mary Fern Reynolds on March 24, 1949 in Salt Lake City, UT and they were together for 62 years. They reared five beautiful children Jeffrey, Guy, Lisa and Collin. He was preceded in death by his son Reynolds.

His lively personality had a positive influence on all he encountered and many will miss him.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at 1pm at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive St. George, Utah.