Chris Kelly Swensen passed away at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT surrounded by his family on February 18, 2012 due to complications after surgery.
He was born Oct 12, 1946 to Frank P. Swensen and Ada Effie Bloxom in Bucyrus, Ohio.
Chris served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as infantryman. Receiving 2 bronze stars and a purple heart.
He worked for many years in the Oilfield Industry in WY He also farmed in Mt. Pleasant, UT for a number of years.
Chris loved to travel with his wife Sharon. Enjoyed many camping trips with Sharon and his children and grandchildren and also with extended family and friends. He also loved and enjoyed his dogs. Some of his hobbies included gardening, gold mining, rock hounding and hunting deer sheds. His old sayings were, “Every things copasetic,” “Don’t let a little thing like that bother ya,” It’ll feel better when it quits hurting,” “You can go to the store but don’t spend any money.”
He is survived by his wife Sharon A. Seely Swensen of Mt. Pleasant, UT; sons, Tony Swensen (Jody), Jerry Lucas of Skull Creek, CO; his daughter, Kellie Cordova (Chris) of Rangely, CO; Stepchildren Tiffany(Adam) Tassin Ephraim, UT; Deedra Fox of Tooele, UT; Allen Fox of Spring City, UT; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Miller, Sheridan, WY. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Korey Swensen; sisters, Audrey Swensen, Monica Erbaugh; brother, Charlie Swensen.
Services will be held Friday February 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 pm and Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm at Rasmussen Mortuary prior to services. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

Dennis Kelly Timms of Fontana, CA died on February 8th, 2012 at the age of 61. He was the beloved son of Kelvin and Dolly Timms, dedicated father of three daughters Kirsten Timms, Kimberly Trost and Kelly Janusz. Dennis was a grandfather of 10 and also left behind 1 brother and 6 sisters.

Born in Los Angeles, California on February 15, 1950, Dennis grew up in up in Southern California. He attended Los Altos High School and graduated in 1968. Following graduation he attended Woodbury College and UCLA. The majority of his working career was spent working for the California Department of Corrections. He worked at numerous prisons throughout the state including Chino Institution for Men, Patton State Hospital, Avenol State Prison and at the notorious Pelican Bay Maximum Security Prison. Dennis worked his way through the ranks and finally retired as a Captain at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. He was most proud of making it to the rank of Captain before he retired.

After retirement Dennis enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a people person and really enjoyed helping anyone he could along the way. Unfortunately Dennis was walking in front of his home on February 8th, 2012 and was struck by a motor vehicle. Dennis succumbed to injuries and passed away. The family would like to thank the many people who assisted in caring for Dennis during the last few years of his life.

Not only was Dennis well respected in the Law Enforcement community but he also respected Law Enforcement very much. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Fontana K9 PALS, 14737 Arrow Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. The Fontana K9 PALS is a non-profit charity that helps purchase Police K9 Service Dogs for local police departments. Services for Dennis will be held at the Church of Latter Day Saints ,1130 W. 21st Upland CA 91784 on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 5 p.m. Following services Dennis will be laid to rest next to his mother, Dolly Timms, in the Moroni City Cemetery on Saturday Feb. 18th 2012. For any other information please contact Kelly via email at kellyjanusz@aol.com.

The journey on earth, for Earl Eugene Backus, ended on Wednesday February 1, 2012. The ravages of Parkinson’s Disease robbed a quality of life and happiness from his being. The beginning of Earl’s life on earth began at the home of his parents, Elmer Eugene and Gertrude Violet Cordner Backus, on October 31, 1928. The process of growing-up on a fruit farm taught him the value of work, integrity, honesty and dependability. Is it any wonder that with this foundation he learned to appreciate all the things that grow and the beauties of the earth? Earl grew in stature and in the gospel. He was diligent and faithful in all of his callings with a love and willingness to serve our Heavenly Father. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, D.O. (Nita Doman) Backus; his brother-in-law, Remo Pyne; and his sister-in-law, JuLane Goodrich. Survived by his wife, Anna Jean Duncan Backus; children, Carol (LaMar) Beardall; Gail (Richard) Tolley; Kathryn Palmer; Duncan (Meg Yu-Chiao Kuo)Backus; siblings, Gary (Joyce Gillman) Backus; LaRae (DeLoy) Slack; Gerene Pyne; Richard (Judy Pyne) Backus; Delano (Mary Bishop) Backus; Russel (Margaret Elmer) Backus; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem Cascade 1st Ward Chapel (481 E. Center St.). Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Moroni LDS Stake Center (80 North Center) in Moroni, UT and Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment in the Moroni City Cemetery. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.

Jenene Peatross born May 24 1935, passed away in her sleep on January 30, 2012 while visiting her daughter in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. Jenene was born in Randlette Utah to Leonard and Erma Harris and married the love of her life, Max David Peatross in the Salt Lake Temple on August 28, 1953.
In June 1962, Max and Jenene moved their young family to Myton Utah when Max went to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation at Ft. Duchesne. Max and Jenene moved in March 1974 to Fairview, Utah after purchasing the Fairview Mercantile. Fairview has been their home ever since.
Jenene was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving with devotion in various positions throughout her life. Max and Jenene particularly loved serving as officiators in the Manti Temple. Jenene’s life is distinguished by her service to family and others.
Jenene was preceded in death by her husband Max on November 22, 2009. Jenene is survived by her children, Eileen Mauerman (Kenley Mauerman, Salt Lake City), Rodney Peatross (Wendy, Idaho Falls, Idaho), Diana Hall (Jeff Hall, Broken Arrow, Okla.), Darrell Peatross (Treena, London, England), David Peatross (Michelle, Wellsville, Utah), Stewart Peatross (Christie, Elk Ridge, Utah), 18 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4th at 11 a.m. in the Fairview First Ward Church (122 South State). There will also be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 on the same day and at the same location. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

Jeannine Rae Allred Mower 75 of Provo passed away January 28, 2012 at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, UT. She was born August 22, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, UT to Aaron & Edith Arvina Monsen Allred. Survived by her children, Michael Mower, Lovington, NM; Andrea Hardiek, Provo, UT; Alison Mower, Provo, UT; James Morgan Mower, Lovington, NM and Merrill M. Mower, Provo, UT; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Frances (Earl) Sorensen, Chester, UT; Russell (Donna) Allred, Sandy, UT; Norma Vance, Payson, UT. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gary Allred and sister, Mary Lou Sorensen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 1, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Mount Pleasant 2nd Ward Chapel (295 S. State). Friends may call Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

Martha Webb Francom Brothersen passed away at home in Mt. Pleasant, UT January 23, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born September 12, 1917 to John Leonard and Dulcie May Webb Francom in Lehi, UT. She married Charles F. Brothersen September 9, 1942 in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple February 21, 1949. Charles passed away January 19, 2004.
Martha had a great love of learning, graduating from Utah State University. This gave her the opportunity to teach school in Denver, CO; Fairview, UT; North Sanpete High School and in Davis county. She was an avid reader all her life. She was a devoted member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served all her life in many capacities. She had a trained singing voice and sang in many choruses and groups. She was a member of DUP in Layton and Mt. Pleasant. She spent 20 years after retirement as a tour guide at the Beehive House in Salt Lake. She learned to snow-ski in her 50’s and loved camping with her family. Martha loved to travel and toured many places in the U.S. as well as three trips to Europe and many to Central America.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, sisters Phyllis Christensen and Beth Tolley, brother Paul Francom.
She is survived by children Charlene (Kenneth) Palmer of Mt. Pleasant, UT; Carl Brothersen of Logan, UT; and Bruce (Becky) Brothersen of Brigham City, UT; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and brother Alan (Connie) Francom.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 30th at 1:00 p.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 South State). Viewings at the church will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. preceding the services. She will be laid to rest at her husband’s side in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Online condolences available at www.rasmussenmortuary.com

Donald Marshall Beck of Fairview, Utah passed away peacefully January 23, 2012. Donald was born June 20, 1925 to Stella Jensen & Marshall Peter Beck in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant where he meet Evelyn Brady his high School sweetheart. They married August 1, 1944 in Manti, UT later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He served in the Army in WWII stationed in Texas where he started his family. Later they moved to Kearns, Utah where he worked and raised his family for 33 years. Donald retired and he and his wife moved home to Sanpete and lived in Fairview for the last 20 years.
Donald was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and served in many callings. He and his wife served as Ordinance workers in the Manti Temple. He loved watching western movies, hunting, fishing and enjoyed building things in his shop.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Barbara & Larry Baker; Grant & Deborah Beck; Anita & Jim Nicolet; 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Belka; brother, John & Mary Lou Sorensen. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Barbara & Jackie.
Funeral services will be held Saturday January 28, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Fairview 3rd Ward Chapel (rock church). Friend may call from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be held in the Fairview City Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.

Willard Dennis Wright, 72 of Idianola, Utah passed away January 21, 2012 surrounded by his family. Dennis was born December 25, 1939 in SLC, UT to Bryant C. & Bonnie Hunter Wright. At seventeen he join the Air Force and served for four year. He meet and married his wife Linda Nielsen after his service. They had two sons Troy and Jeffrey. He attended the University of Utah. He liked to watch sports (Jazz), camping, and golfing.
Dennis is survived by his wife Linda, Indianola, UT; son, Jeff Wright, Indianola, UT, bothers, Reed & Janet Wright, Preston, ID; Gary Wright, Kerns, UT, 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren the pride of his life. Preceded in death by his parents and son, Troy. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Loy Jean Bartholomew Dobson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at her home in Holden, Utah; due to complications with lung cancer. Her loving husband and best friend Lester, was by her side.
Jean was born February 19, 1928 in Fillmore, Utah to Loy Day Bartholomew and Juliaett Callister. After her mother passed away, she was raised by her step-mother, Ireta Martine Jenson Warner. She graduated from Millard High School where she met Lester A. Dobson, her high school sweetheart. She was very active growing up and participated in many activities; band, basketball team, school plays, and was a drum majorette and horse parade queen. Jean enjoyed school and was given the honor of speaking at her high school graduation and on the same day she was surprised by an engagement ring from the love of her life.
On August 7, 1946, Jean and Lester were married. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 15, 1947. in all they shared more than 65 years together. They were blessed with 5 loving children oldest Leslie Jean Williams (Gregory), Dennis Lester Dobson (Maria), Loy Edward Dobson (Carolyn), Jeffery L Dobson (Janese). She was preceded in death by her daughter Juliann Dobson, her parents, two brothers and sister. Jean is the proud Grandmother to 15 and Great Grandmother to 27.
As a wife and mother her family was her priority. Day in and day out she made the world a better place to be. The people whose lives she touched were inspired by her kindness and unselfish example, including but not limited to church callings, mission call, temple worker, and a dedicated genealogy worker.
Going a million miles out of her way was never too much when she could lend a hand and ease another’s burdens. No matter the sacrifice or hours spent, she always had a smile at the end of the day. Whether time spent with the children, the hard work on the farm, or all the chores of keeping a home, she always had time for her loving husband. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered forever by all whose lives she touched.
Funeral services with be held Wed. Jan. 25, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at the Holden Ward LDS Chapel, 100 N. 110 E., Holden, Utah. A viewing will be held on Tues. Jan. 24 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and prior to funeral services Wed. at 11:00-12:30 P.M. at the Holden LDS Chapel. Interment in Holden City Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Denise Allgood for her dedicated time and attention. Appreciation is also expressed to all the hospice staff along with dear family, many friends, neighbors and ward members, who have shown unconditional love and compassion these last few months.

Lucie Wheeler Swensen passed away at her home in Orem, UT on January 18, 2012 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Tucson, AZ on December 21, 1921 to Joseph Eward and Kathina Hazel Williams Wheeler. She married Max Clayton Swensen Dec. 9, 1941 in Mt. Home, ID and later sealed in the Logan, UT Temple on Jan. 23, 1942. Max passed away on August 2, 2008.
Lucie is preceded in death by her husband, Max; her parents; one brother and three sisters.
She leaves behind a great posterity including her children
Linda (Keith) Leavitt, Susan Swensen, Paula (Ritchie) Sorensen, Allan (Diane) Swensen, Janis (Larry) McTeer, Gayle (Spencer) Schmutz, Dayle (Pam) Swensen; 36 grandchildren and 75 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center, (461 N 300 W Mt. Pleasant, UT) . Viewing prior to services will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the church. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.rasmussenmortuary.com