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Cliff , who was now known by his Navy nickname ,Russ, married Donna, and they spont their first year sta-tioned in Saipan, where their eldest daughter, Cathy wasbom in 1949. His next assignment was back to SanDiego, where he was assigned to helga five star Admiral

Ho later received a second Masters Degree in K-9 Math and Sci-

Ho will be deeply missed by his vefe Vanya Y. Russell. (San

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ROY - Eugene PettersonBingham passed away June 2,2012.

He was bom May 3, 1923 inClinton, Utah to Wilford andMartha Petterson Bingham.

On July 10, 1941 , Eugenemarried Faye Irene Allen inEvanston , Wyoming. Their mar-riage was solemnized in the SaltLake LDS Temple on May 30,1961. Faye preceded him indeath on December 9, 2010.

Ho worked as aSwtchman/Brakomen for UnionPacific Railroad. He had his ownirrigation and ditching company.

Eugene was a rrember of theLDS Church where be servedfaithfully in his callings.

He was an excellent farmerand gardener . He enjoyed golf-ing and being a "snowbird" for 25years in Quartzsite, Arizona withhis avife, Faye. He always raid'Tm gonna live until I die."

Eugene is survived by eightchildren . Ronald (Shirley) Bing-barn , Neta (Robert) Hamblin ,Darrel (Sandra) Bingham,Cellem (Robert , deceased) Pos-tel , Jay Dee (Sue) Bingham,LaNett (Rockland) Draper. Wes-ley A. (Grody) Bingham , June(Edward) Hodgson; many grand-children, many more great-grandchildren; and ene sister ,Donna Steele.

Ho was preceded in death byhis patents , wire , a daughter,Connie Jean, a granddaughter ,Kimberly Bingham. son-in-lave ,Robert Postel , and 14 brothersand sisters .

Graveside services will behold Fridag, June 8th at 11 a.m.at the Clinton City Cemetery, 750West 800 North.

The family will meet withfriends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.and Fridag from 9:30 to 10:30a.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary,3333 West 5600 South.

In lien of flowers , pleasemake a donation in Eugene 'sname to a charity of choice.

Condolences mag be sent tothe family at

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1926-2012Very Tender TartanJohn Wilbur Jeppson was

bom in a log sabin with a dirtfleet in Cardston , Canada onMarch 4 , 1926 to Rulon Wi lburand Rubie (Parrisk) Jeppson.

Dad joined the US Navy lur-ing WWII , then attended BYUbofoto serving an LDS mission toKalaupapa , Molokai , HI where begasved a great love for the peo-ple and the irlands.

Ho graduated with a Businessdegree from BYU alter his mis-sion and became a salesman forNCR and several other compa-nies bofoto workng for theClearfield Job Corps.

Dad was a Boy Scout leaderin the Roy 6th Ward where beallo served as Biskop. Ho sangwith the Men of Song choir formany years; be volunteered atthe Ogden and Bountiful Tem-ples for over 20 years.

He was a bil watcher andloved nature , but his highest pri-orinna were his avife, family andlove for his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Dad married his BYU sweet-heart Charmaine Iva Matson inthe Salt Lake Temple. Alter rais-ing their reven children theymoved to Farmington to be nearhis widowed mother and siblings .

Surviving loved enes: avife,children, Robin (Jim) Pottett , Su-sar (Bob) Wood , Cindy, Carol(Scott) Balaich , Jacob (Shauna)Chris , and Elizabeth (Dee) Cber; 21 grandchildren and 17great-grand-children; siblingsLynne (Jerry) Godfrey. Dave(June) and Barbara (Notan) Ro-bison; sister-in-aw Helen (de-ceased brother Bruce).

Viewing Wednesday, June6th from 6-8 pm at RussonBrothers Mortuary, 1941 NorthMein , Farmington; and on Thurs-day, June 71l from 9:30-10.30am at LDS Oakridge Farm Ward ,1955 South 350 East , Kaysville ,Utah. Funeral services at theward house alter the viewing, be-ginning at 11 am. Interment inBrigham City Cemetery.

life Following Lee's death , she ccntinued to raise their children and

Kelly Ronald Kidman , 62 ofCarthage , Illinois, returned to hisHeavenly Fathet May 31 . 2012from heart problems.

Kelly was bom April 9. 1950in Logan , Cache, Utah to RonaldLee and Beverly Griffin Kidman.He graduated from Weber HighSchoo and attended WeberState University and BrighamYoung University. Ho served amission for the LDS Church inthe Uruguay-Paraguay Mission.

He married Nora Anne Kelleyin the Salt Lake Temple onFebruary 14 , 1974. He spont hislifetime working as a GomputorSystems Analyst and Chief Infor-mation Officer for several compa-nies. Ho was an svid genealo-gist , being very particular aboutcorrect information. He was a vo-racious realer , loved to playgames and collect coins.

He is survived by his avife ,Nora Anne, children, KellyRonald Kilman II, Anne Marie(James Christopher Chris) Scott,Jr.. Bryce Alexander Kilman andsix grandchildren, Cecil y MarieKilman , Madison Ash ley Scott ,Michael Kincaide Scott , MatthewJames Scott , Kristen ElizabethScott and Hope Elaine Scott. Heis alro survived by his motherBeverly Donahoo; three brothers ,Rendy Harold Kilman , Gene Ed-win Kilman and Tracy Lyle Kid-man and two sisters , Paula(Richard) Burton and Penny Kid-man.

Funeral services will be holdFridag. June 8, 2012 at 12 neonat Nelson Funeral Homo, 162East 400 North , Logan with Rish-op Rick Skelton conducting.Friends mag cell from 10:30 to11:30 prior to the services. Inter-ment Will foleve in the MendonCity Cemetery. Condolencesmag be sent to the family onlineat www. nelsonfuneralhome .com.

Kidman Baur

OGDEN - Our loving 88 year-old husband, fathet , grandfather,great-grandfather and friend, re-turned to his Heavenly Fathet fora glorious teunion with his par-

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6 , 1923 in Logan and at agegust19 was caled to lofond hiscountry in World War II. He re-turned honve safely with honorsand on August 28, 1946 marriedhis sweetheart , Beth Pribble inthe Salt Lake LDS Temple. Theyhad five children and were mar-ried over 65 years.

He owned and operated BaurAuto Wreckage , rotsting in 1985.He was an active member of theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in manycallings , including Supervsor ofthe Ogden Temple Baptistvy. Heloved being with his family, fish-ing hunting, golfng, and travel-ing, but his passion was Geokrog.

LaVon's surviving legacy ishis avife Beth; daughters KathyBaur , Suran (Terry) Flitton, Patty(Kelly) Taylor; son Scott Baur; 15grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death bybrothers Jack , Roger, andOwnes Baur and sister LydiaSmith.

The family would like tc thankViste Care Hospice for their won-derful helg and loving service.

Funeral services will be holdon Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 11a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortu-ary; 3408 Washington Blvd.Friends mag visit with family onWednesday from 6 to 6 p.m. andThursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.at the mortuary.

Interment , Was hingtonHeights Memorial Park , 4500Washington Blvd.

Sond condolences to the fam-ily at:

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Dr. Clifford DeWayne Russell , ED.D.On May 28, 2012 , Clifford D. Russell, our beloved Husband, Fa-

thor , Grandfather, Brother , Teacher and Friend passed peacefullyaway in San Diego, CA.

He was bom on Dec. 5, 1929, in Bingham, UT te Clifford JamesRussell and Thelma Corinne Johnston. Having been narred alterhis fathet , the famiy called him byhis middle name , "DeWayne". Hisfathet died when Cliff was fiveyears old, and his mother movedhim, his brother , Lewis, and sis-ter, Barbara to the Ogden area towork as a nurse.

Since Cliff wasnY in schoolget , be was sent to Green Riverto live with his beloved paternalgrandparents. When he was eightyears old, his mother marredDavid Henderson, whom be ab-

called, "the most wonderfu l fathetover created" . Cli f played highschoo basketbal) for Weber High School, and in 1947 his team wonthe Utah semi-finals. Later thai same year he enlisted in the Navy,to see the world. That decision would change the direction of his isfeforever. He was sent to boet camp in San Diego, where his newNavy buddy, Keith . introduced him to his beautiful sister. Donna.

to write a book. He would take the ferry over to Coronado every dayto work on this assignment. During the 25 months be was there, twomore daughters were born, Patricia , 1951, and, Christine , 1953. Hisnext traveling orders were to Naples. Ital y, where his 4th daughter ,Judith. joined the family in 1955.

Three years later when assigned to the Pentagon , be moved hisfamily Gloso by in Virginia, and his 5th daughter, Corinne, completedthe family in 1959. During the four year stint at the Pentagon, becompleted a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland , andreceived his Teacher 's Cert ificate. At thai time Cliff retired from 20years of service in the Navy, and begav his years of serv ce as aneducator. Ho moved his famil y back to Utah.

His first teaching position was to his delfight , a classroom of 35kindergarteners at Woodruff Elementary School in Logan Utah. Dur-ing his years teaching elementary school in Logan, be alro receivedhis Mastel Degree in Language Arts from Utah State University.

ence Degree from Michigan State University, and his Doctorate inCurriculum and Instruction from Brigham Young University in ProvoUtah.

Always the travelev, Cliff spont two years in Saudi Arabis as theDirector of an International School. His next stop was four years asan Associate Professor, at the University of Wyoming. From therehe became the Director of the International School in Sofia. Bulgariafor two years. Where be mot his beautiful avife Vanya Yossifova. Healro was awarded a 12 month Fulbright Scholarship to spend sixmonths in Budapest, and six months in Prague , where be assistedin develop ing Gomputors in education. Following the Fulbright Cliffteok a position as a Professor at Sheldon Jack College, in Sitka,Alaska. Ho and Vanya were married , in 1986, and she joined him inSitka. Cliff and Vanya's next adventure was when be accepted theposition of Professor of Education at University of NE in Cape Gi-rardeau, Missouri .

Before ho found his true honve at National University in SanDiego in 1992, where be spont the part 20 years, as Professor ,Chair of the Teacher Education Department , Associate Dean, Chairof the Faculty Senate. He retired from NU in January of 2012, andreceived a lifetime achievement award , 'The Professor EmeritusAward' , on May 14, 2012. Ho loved living in San Diego, drivingalong the beautiful coast every day to his office in La Jolla.

The things thai be always stated as most important in his lite are:His famil y always, his five beautiful daughters , 16 grandchldren , 29great grandchildren and his beautiful Bulgarien bride. Vanya. The el-ementar school be runded in Sofia, writing the history of his family,which is very extensive. Having the opportunity to have traveled allover the world. And he always raid thai be hed absolutely no re-grets professionally. Teaching was his lite , be loved his students be-yond measure , when asked when be would retire his reply wouldbe, with a roguish smile, On My Headstone , it will road, Now He'sRedred!

Diego) His five daughters: Cathy and Brian Moriarty, Patricia Cron-quist , Christy Reiser , Judy Spurlock , Corinne and Steve Atwood.Sisters: Myra and Kent Berg, Linda Dabb, Diana and Bill Craynor:all of Utah. As weil as his wife's family in Bulgaria.

Clifford was the ultimate gentleman, always dressed andgroomed impeccably, was confident and debonair. But be was al-ways aware of those around hm, with a smile, a kind veord be con-veyed the motto by which be kved his lite: 'Always show rrore kind-ness than seems necessary' That's vehy be was so beloved by allwho were fortunate enough to know him.

A celebration of Clifford's lite was hold on June 5, 2012, AtRogers & Tay lor Funeral Honve and at his request; be was laid torest beneath the majestic mountains in his beautiful honve state ofUtah. Online condolences and memories mag be skared at

Royce W. MuransBRIGHAM CITY - Royce Wayne Murans was tragically taken in a

Royce was bom on August 26, 1965 in Brigham City, Utah toJames Austin (deceased) and Barbara Marble Murans. He attendedand graduated from Box Eller High School. He alro served a mis-

na Mission.On October 15,1987 Royce

married his eterval sweetheartShanne Gibbs. Their marriagewas solemnized in the JordanRiver Temple.

They were the patents of tourchildren.

Royce was a devoted hus-band and fathem. His entire isfe re-velved around his family. Thorewas not anything thai be wouldnot do for them. He was a greatprovidet and more importantly atremendous example and thebest friend of every ene of his kils. He loved them more than any-thing and always supported them and loved them unconditionally.He was never more proud than when be could watch ene of his kilsplay whatever sport they were involved in. He would gladly give up

field or diamond be was their greatest coach.Royce served in the Primary, Young Mens and Elders Quorum ,

where be joked thai he had helpol move halt of Brigham. He kved aisfe of service and was a true fix it man. He was never showy andnever wanted recognition. Most of his service was lene in camou-flage with no ene knowing thai be hed lene it. He was a great ex-ample to everyone that knew him.

Royce loved sars. Everything about them, from shopping for eneto collecting and keeping them ruvning. He loved to camp and lovedto travel making a lot of great memories with his family. Ho was al-ways up for a good time and loved to laugh and play with his kils.Whether it was an impromptu basketbal) game, dancing onYouTube or making dutch over linnets.

Royce is survived by his wire Shanne and children Mandy, Nate ,Mitti and Sadie He is alro survived by his mother Barbara Muransand siblings Kelly (Rhonda), Suzanne (Ralph) Jones , Terie (Brett)Reese . He is alro survived by his mother-in-lave Joan Smith. He waspreceded in death by his fathor James Austin Munras, brothers ,Rendy and Tyler, his fathor in lave Bryan Gibbs and his grandpar-ents. Archie A. and Charlotte Murans , and Leslie and lons Marble.

Funeral services will be hold on Saturday. June 9, 2012 at theBrigham City Eighth Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North in BrighamCity at 11 a.m. Friends and family mag cell Fridag, June 8. 2012from 6 to 8 p.m at tillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South,Brigham City and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Interment will be in the Brigham Cty Cemetery.

1 vesi l miss you Royce! 1 love you and will always be grateful forthe example you were. 1 knew that we are an eterval family

Email condolences to the family atwww.gilliesfuneralchapel. Gom.

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Joy McArthur BelnapGladys Joy McArthur Belnap , 79, passed away Fridag, June 1,

2012, in Washington Terrace from congestive heart faiure . Joy, asshe was known all her lite , was bom November 11, 1932, in Ogdento Leslie Gate McArthur and LaVern Hastings McArthur. She waseducated in Ogden City schools, graduating from Ogden HighSchool in 1950. She attendedWeber College and was affiliatedwith Chanodo Sorority. She mar-ried Gordon Leslie Belnap on July11, 1952, in the Logan LOS Tem-ple. They were divorced June 3,2003 alter 50 years together.

Joy was a stenographer at theformer Naval Supply Depot in

served with the Army in Korea.They resided in Salt Lake City fortwo years , then moved to California for three years , living in WalnutCreek and San Leandro. They returned in 1959 to Ogden. Sheworked for many years as company secretary for her husband' sbussverser.

An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints her entire isfe , Joy served in all auxiliary organizations, includ-ing as Relief Society president of the Ogden 74th (Fotest Green)Ward and on the Relief society boards of the Weber Heights andBurch Creek Stakes. She had been a faithful vissting teacher since1959 and for many years worked with the Family Record ExtractionProgram of the Church. She was an active member of Daughters ofUtah Pioneers , served as recording secretary for Weber Courty FarSouth Company and in vaneur positions with Camp Sego Lily FarSouth Center Company. She served as president of the Ogden LadyLions Club and supported other charitable causes. Joy was activelyinvolved in famil y history, serving as secretary and treasurer of theBelnap Family Organization for several decades. She enjoyed com-piling family history albums for each of her children's ramilies andwriting the isfe storos of her Mormon Pioneer ancestors. She lovedsolving crossword puzzles, reading books , particularly British historyand LOS Church books , and going on lerig drives with her husband.

Joy was preceded in death by her patents , an infant son, AlanLeslie Belnap, and her sister , Marlon L. Pine.

She is survived by her former husband Gordon , sons Steven ABelnap of Clearfield , Brian Lee (Karen) Belnap of Liberty, Brent Jay(Lorinda) Belnap of New York City, ten grandchildren: Michael ,Moussa , Ryan, Rachael, David, Caroline , Christopher , Spencer , Re-becca, and Nathan Belnap, brother-in-law Joo C. Pine, Mont-gomery, Alabama , and many loving nieces and nephews .

The viewing will be hold on Wednesday, June 6 , at Aaron 's (formerly Larkin and Sons) Mortuary, 496 24th Street , from 6 to 8 p.m,and on Thursday, June 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the WeberHeights Stake Certer!Forest Green Ward , 1401 Country Hills Drive,in Ogden.

Funeral services will be hold on Thursday, June 7, at 11 a.m, atthe Weber Heights Stake Center/Fotest Green Ward, 1401 CountryHills Drive. Interment wil be at suggests contributions be made tothe Temple Patron Assistance Fund of The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints.

The family wishes to thank Mount Ogden Health and Rehabilita-tion Center and CNS Honve Health and Hospice for their kindness totheir mother and grandmother. In lien of flowers, the family suggestscontributions be made to the Temple Patron Assistance Fund of TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Condolences mag be sent to the family at aaronsmortuary.com

Eugene Petterson John WilburBingham Jeppson

He graduated fromGransto High in Holi-day where be workedon their famil y dairyfarm.

Myrtle LaVon GreyMyrtle LaVon Grey. 89,

passed away Thursday, May 26 ,2012. Services entrusted toLindquists Ogden Mortuary,3408 Washington Blvd .

Janean (Jeanie) AliceCahoon Erkelens

Janean (Jeanie ) Alice Cahoon Erkelens (59) passed away June2, 2012 at Davis Medical Center , surrounded by her family efter along battle against cancer.

Jeanie was bom May 19 , 1953 to Roland C. and Alice M. Ca-hoon, while the family kved in Roy, Utah She was bom the 3rdchild, with two older brothers.The family kved in Roy until 1956when they moved to Lagton , Utahwhere the family greve to includea younger sister and brother . Thefamily resided in Lagton untilmoving to Fruit Heights. Utah in1967.

She graduated from DavisHigh School Glass of 1971.

Jeanie married Leonard (Lee)Paul Erkelens in July of 1975 andresided in Lagton , Utah. Theywere happily married until Lee'sdeath in September of 1999.Jeanie continued to roside in their honve until her death.

They were blessed with six wonderful children: Layne (Brindy)Cahoon, Allison Erkelens (deceased), Jeffrey (Patty) Erkelens , Lind-say (Dan) Stalter , Jessica (Steve) Martin , Lavdon Erkelens, and by12 grandchildren Charyssa and Cody Cahoon, Andre, Nicole , andMeredith Coleman Alexis , Davin , Porter , and Coleston Stalter , Treyand Aiden Erkelens , and Tage Erkelens.

Jeanie was crafty, and busy. Family was very important to her.Through muck of her isfe , she was a full-time Mom. She kopt ahouse that was vearm and full of homey details - A place where fami-ly gathered together. Her honve abounded with togs for playinggrandchildren, and was spotted with photos and mementos she hadgathered and antiques which Garned deep significance to her fortheir family associations. She created many family traditions in rais-ing her children, and was actively engaged in the liver of her chil-dren and grandchildren.

Thore who knew Jeanie recognized her strength of spint, her en-durance and determination when confronted with challenges in her

to part icipate in the upbminging of their grandchildren. She workedfor K-Mart as a department head for many years until forced to retirewhen Jiagnosed with cancer in 2004 which had progressed to Stege4.

She begav an on-going regimen of chemo-therapy, which wasable to extend her time for eight years. Physical effects of the treat-ments never stopped her, never deterred her from experiencing ev-erything she could. It alro blessed her with the opportunity to cometo know eight grandchildren efter her diagnosis. She was able to bea part of their liver almost daily. Her response to each new physicaldiscomfort , or effect was "weil , that's my new normal" .

She is survived by her fathet, three brothers and ene sister , fivechildren and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by herinfant daughter Allison , her husband Lee, and her mother Alice.

Funeral services will be hold at Thursday, June 7. 2012 at 2 p.m.at Lindquist's Lagton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Friendsmag visit family on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment , Kaysville City Ceme-tery.

In lien of flowers, those wishing to express sympathy to the fami-ly are asked to contribute to Janean Erkelens Charity Fund at Amer-ica First Credit Unon which will be donated te the Suran G KorrenBreast Cancer Foundation .

Condolences mag be skared at: www. lindquistmortuary.com

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