LaBerta Heaton Smith Redman

LaBerta Heaton Smith Redman

(Died October 4, 2011)

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Our loving caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cousin, returned to our Heavenly Father and into the arms of her loving husband and son and numerous family members. It was a joyous occasion. We will miss her greatly, she was a shining example to all, she spent her life caring for others. She was the 8th and youngest child of Emma Robertson and Jonathon Bealby Heaton.

She was the sweetest, most generous person to all. Her greatest joy was serving others, she worked in the Denver Temple the 1st year it was open and had several other church callings. She was a very good seamstress, sewing for others. She also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading and genealogy.
She graduated from Jordan High in 1939 and attended BYU. She worked at Utah Poultry candling eggs, then in the office. She also worked in the Safeway Bakery Office in Salt Lake, Oklahoma and Denver.
She married Ray Edward Smith, later divorced. Married Jack H. Redman, May 20, 1964, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 8, 1965
Survived by son, Steven (Marsha) Smith; daughters, Sheila (Mel) Nottle and Linda (Joe) Arrington; daughter-in-law, Patrice Dickerson Smith; step-sons, Richard, Jerry (Claudia) Redman; step-daughter, Judy Redman; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and many, many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by husband, Roy; husband, Jack; son, Dennis and step-son Johnny.
Special thanks to Copper Ridge Care Center and Hospice for Utah, especially Carol, Andrew.
Viewing Friday, October 7, 2011 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W South Jordan Parkway. Funeral services Saturday at 11:00 am at Copper Hills 2nd Ward, 5176 W Parr Drive (8430 S), West Jordan. Interment Monday, October 10, 2011, 1:00 pm at Alton City Cemetery, Alton, Utah.

Shawn Leonhardt Howa

Shawn Leonhardt Howa

(April 6, 1972 - October 3, 2011)

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Shawn Howa, 39, passed away October 3, 2011 while camping with friends.

He was born on April 6, 1972 in Salt Lake City to Fred and Beckie Howa. Shawn was always looking forward to spending time in The Great Outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. His greatest joy in life was every moment he had with his children, family and friends. He will be remembered for all the love he shared and his energetic spirit.
He is survived by his two children, Shawn Jr. and Wyatt; parents, Fred and Beckie; brothers, Shayne (Melissa) and Sheldon (Michelle); and his favorite sister Shannon. He is also survived by his grandparents Willis and Genive Leonhardt; nieces and nephews Morgan, Landon, Kylee, Kayden, Quentin and Emma. He is preceded in death by his youngest brother Sherid, and grandparents Samuel and Mariam Howa.

“Love you more than you love me!”

A funeral service will be held Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway. There will be a viewing prior to the service where friends and family may call from 9:30-11am. Committal: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street.

Eunice P. Young

Eunice P. Young

(January 1, 1921 - September 30, 2011)

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Salt Lake City, UT-Eunice P. Young, 90, passed away peacefully at home as she had wished. She was born in Kelsey, TX. Married to Lamont D. Young. They raised their family in Taylorsville, and then later in Little Cottonwood Canyon. After getting the last child in school, Eunice went back to the University of Utah and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in English and taught in secondary school. After retiring, she continued to contribute to the community, especially with the Holladay Quilt Guild for several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamont D. Young; four sons, Sterling, Logan, Stewart and Mark Young; and one granddaughter, Monika Young. Survivors include four daughters, Joyce (Chuck) Hahn, Gayle Jones, Edith (Mike) O’Halloran, and Renee (Stan) Watts; and two sons, Richard (Shelley) Young and Lincoln Young.
A visitation with family and friends will be at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St. in Murray, UT, Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Taylorsville City Cemetery.

Dennis Lee Minnick

Dennis Lee Minnick

(October 12, 1946 - September 29, 2011)

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Dennis Lee Minnick’s life was one filled with love and service to all he knew and in many ways to those he didn’t know. He was generous and kind, never judgmental. He did not like being the center of attention, his quiet gentle soul preferring to remain behind the scenes. He was a voracious reader of good books and at any time could recall what he had read and quote it word for word. One of his favorite books was Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley. He enjoyed sports and played on Payson High Schools football team. He was a pharmacy tech in the army, stationed with his family in Bangkok, Thailand. He loved “going to the cabin” and appreciated nature’s beauty, especially the desert. With his eye for detail he seemed to notice every leaf and stone. He and his family raised guide dogs for the blind. His joy was his family and serving the Lord. He served a faithful mission in the Eastern States. He also served as a Bishop, twice on the High Council of the Salt Lake Jordan Stake, was involved with scouting, Young Men’s, a Sunday School Teacher, and an Ordinance Worker in the Jordan River Temple. He was a devoted employee, working for United Parcel Service (UPS) for 37 years. A time to relax found him stretched out on the floor with his family around him, declining to take a softer seat. The desires of his seven children and 23 grandchildren always came before his own.

He is survived by his wife Linda, children Rebecca, Kara, John (Natalie), Craig (Kim), Robert (Kris), Jordan (Aimee), Spencer (Tiffany), brother Howard, sisters Pat (Steve) Garbett, Janet (David) McMullin, Aunt Elayne, Aunt Barbara, many cousins, and close friends.
Funeral Service Thursday Oct 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at the River Ridge First Ward, 10124 South 1300 West. Viewing Wednesday Oct 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm, Jenkins Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 S.) and on Thursday from 9:30–10:30 am at the church. Interment Oct 7, 2011 Lyman City Cemetery, Lyman, Utah.

Garn Sperry

Garn Sperry

(April 30, 1926 - September 27, 2011)

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Garn Sperry died in his home on September 27, 2011 holding his wife and daughter’s hands wrapped in a quilt made by his mother that lay on his father’s bed for many years. His life was full of both joy and sorrow, but in the end it was the company of his family and friends that he treasured most.

Garn was a man’s man in every way. He was quick witted, physically strong, demanded respect, and loud, especially in the early morning hours to annoy his not so loud morning housemates, his wife and daughter. More than physically strong, he had strength of character. He was dependable, loyal, and trustworthy. If there was something that needed fixing in the neighborhood or at a friend’s house, he would fix it. The fix may need new duct tape after a few years, but it was fixed when he left.
He proudly served on the USS Lexington in the Navy and was witness to many WWII combats in the Pacific theatre. It was with the GI Bill that he learned to fly, something he loved dearly. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 44 years in the communications department. He was a true athlete living the American dream that included boxing in the navy, playing football, baseball, and softball, and golfing in tournaments on the weekends. He was finally housebroken by his wife Dixie (Mickel) and daughter Lynda. Although Lynda did not inherit all of her father’s talents, he stood by her side and coached her for years through Murray Bonnet ball making lifetime friends with the other coaches and parents. His enthusiasm, along with numerous others resulted in a new field for girls softball made entirely from the blood, sweat, and tears and many volunteers’ hours.
He was a brother to more than his siblings, an uncle to more than his kin, and a grandfather to many, including Nik (Leslie), Travis (Tiffany), Blake, Kaeli, Braden, Chance, Maddie, Chancey, Trylie, and the apple of his eye Sofi Marie. His booming voice, powerful grip, strong shoulders, curve ball, and rounds on the 19th hole will be missed by us all. Good luck God, he is all yours now.
We will be celebrating his life at the Union Pacific Depot Blue Goose (400 W. South Temple) on Saturday October 8, 2011 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Garn’s name to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT.