Ella "Angie" Marie Schritter Hadley

Ella "Angie" Marie Schritter Hadley

(May 15, 1926 - October 11, 2011)

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Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Ella Marie “Angie” Schritter Hadley passed away on October 11, 2011. She was reunited with her eternal companion, Vard, who passed away on July 10, 2010.

She was born May 15, 1926 to Emanuel and Amelia Schlecht Schritter in Blackfoot, Idaho. She grew up on a farm several miles out of town without running water or electricity. She graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1944. She went to Nurses Training in Boise, Idaho and graduated in 1947. She married Vard Hadley in Ogden, Utah in 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple in 1953.
She and Vard lived in San Jose, California for forty years. She worked as a surgical nurse at the San Jose Hospital and also many years as an office nurse. She and Vard enjoyed traveling and sightseeing in the United States. They went camping at Lake Tahoe with their two children, Kathy and Tom.
She was very supportive and helped Vard with many of his school activities. She was also very involved with PTA, Little League, and Girl Scouts. She loved flower arranging, decorating and reading.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She especially enjoyed working with the children of the church. She and Vard loved their calling as Temple workers at the Oakland Temple. She cherished the long drive as a time for special uninterrupted conversations with Vard.
We would especially like to thank Harmony Hospice for their kind and loving care for mom.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy McElroy, her son, Tom (Becky) Hadley, her grandchildren, Kyle Hadley, Travis Hadley, Jackson (Mallory) Hadley, Amanda (Mac) Steele, Carly (Tuomas) Groves, her great granddaughter Tessah Steele, another great granddaughter soon to be born, and her sister Carolyn (Dale) Lancaster.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W South Jordan Pkwy, and a viewing will be held Friday, October 14, 2011 from 6-8 pm at the LDS Church located at 10124 South 1300 West and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am at the funeral home.

Robert H. Beard

Robert H. Beard

(November 8, 1929 - October 10, 2011)

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Robert Heber Beard, 81, died October 10, 2011 in Sandy, UT. He was born November 8, 1929 in Bingham Canyon, UT to Aaron and Edna Birch Beard. He married Dorothy McMillan October 11, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Bob graduated from Bingham High where he served as Senior Class President. He served an LDS mission in the Western States Mission from 1948-1951. He loved missionary work and served several stake missions and a full-time mission with his wife Dorothy in the California Oakland Mission (San Francisco area). He served the church in many capacities including Bishop of Union 3rd Ward.
He began his working life at Kennecott Copper Mine at age 15 and worked there for a total of 18 years. He served in the Army 1954 to 1956. Robert graduated from the U of U in Accounting. He worked as an accountant for several companies including Kenworth and Fur Breeders Co-op. He also worked as an auditor for the LDS church and as comptroller for Valley Mortgage.
Dad loved playing golf, tennis, ping pong and watching sports. Those who knew him will remember, “Is everybody happy?”
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, 6 children, R. Paul (Karen) Beard, Diane (Stephen) Lee, Michael (Lori) Beard, Tom (Darlene) Beard, Kevin Beard and Rich (Michelle) Beard. Also, Naiyana (Glen) Buckner their Thai “daughter” and Corazon (Shoji) Ketchum their Phillipino “daughter”, 27 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, his sister, Joan Thompson, sisters-in-law, Meriam Beard, Wilma McMillan, Jenny McMillan, and a brother-in-law, Robert McMillan and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Bernarr Beard and a sister, Beverly Banasky.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Union Park 4th Ward, 700 East 7500 South. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S.) and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Interment at Hoytsville Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff and associates at Sandy Rehab for their loving care.

Paul Arthur Danielson

Paul Arthur Danielson

(December 7, 1928 - October 9, 2011)

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Dad is on his final fishing trip

Paul Arthur Danielson, 82, peacefully passed away October 9, 2011. Born December 7, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Olivia Broadbeck Danielson and Hyrum Arthur Danielson. Attended University of Utah. Served in the National Guard.
Dad was a talented and well respected mason contractor throughout the intermountain west. Many buildings throughout Salt Lake City still stand and reflect the craftsmanship of his masonry skills.
Dad would go fishing every day if he could. He loved Strawberry Reservoir, Pelican Lake and his 1963 Hydroswift boat. He also loved hunting, camping, his dogs and gardening.
Survived by daughters Lauren Danielson Ptacek (Andy), Paula Rutkovitz (Marty) and Meg Alexander (Jerry), three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also survived by his dear friend Madge Jeremy and her family.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister Helen and son Brian.
Private family services will be held with a celebration of his life to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to No More Homeless Pets 801-432-2124.

Sylvia Jean Johnson

Sylvia Jean Johnson

(August 10, 1929 - October 10, 2011)

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“Loving Wife”

Jean, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Oct. 10, 2011 in Murray, UT at the age of 82. Jean was born in Salt Lake City, UT on August 10, 1929 to Robert Cole and Sylvia Stratton. Her early childhood and young adult years were spent in Malad City, Idaho where she attended school and graduated from Malad High School. She worked many years for the Telephone Company in Malad and then later in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She married Mace Johnson on August 3, 1953. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Their marriage of 58 years has been a shining example of true love and commitment. She loved her children, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly. Her often shared words of wisdom were always given with love and concern. Jean was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she faithfully served in many capacities. She had an unwavering faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ and exemplified it by the way she lived. She certainly knew the true meaning of the words, “endure to the end.”
The family wishes to thank the IMC Respiratory ICU doctors and staff for the expert care and compassion during her final hours.
She is survived by her husband; children, Debbie Hymas (Ed), John (Nanette); eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Proceeded in death by her parents; and brother, Bob Stratton. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 12 Noon at the Riverside 1st LDS Ward, 5425 So. Allendale Drive (600 West). A viewing will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, and Saturday at the church from 11-11:45 a.m. Interment: Murray City Cemetery.

Craig C. Merrill

Craig C. Merrill
(March 14, 1942 - October 8, 2011)

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Craig Cutler Merrill born March 14, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Son of Rowland Hyde Merrill and Margaret Cutler Merill. Married Mardean Workman on December 16, 1965.

Survived by his wife, four children: Kristi Sivertson (Aaron), Rebecca Mallon (Jeremy ), Jacob Dean Merrill (Heather), Janalyn Stephens (Greg), 5 grandchildren, brother Bill, sister Pamela Prunckun(Ed).
Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 13, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rose Canyon 3rd Ward Chapel, 7079 W. Rose Canyon, Herriman, Utah. Viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. So. Jordan Pkwy. (10600 So.) and Thursday from 10:00 – 11:15 am at the church prior to services. Interment Herriman City Cemetery.
For full obituary, please go to the website craigmerrill.blogspot.com