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Michael James Besendorfer
1991 ~ 2019
Michael James Besendorfer, a quiet and humble young man, was born June 15, 1991 in Nephi, Utah. He is the youngest child of James and Lila Besendorfer and chose to be delivered by his father after the obstetrician was called away for an emergency. He grew up in Nephi and graduated from Juab High School in 2010. He was active in scouting and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Utah Valley University and qualified for his associate’s degree. He worked for the Nephi City Parks Department and later was employed at Adventure Sport Technology (6C Composites) as a molder of carbon-fiber bows. He recently embarked on a new career as an entrepreneur and released his first app for Android, “Astronaut: Collision Course.” Throughout his childhood and his adult life, Michael loved spending time with his family. Whether it was at the beach, backpacking, hiking to the top of Mt. Nebo, or mountain biking, Michael loved every minute. It didn’t matter the adventure, he would leap at the chance to spend time in the outdoors and would never complain even when things went wrong. He has hiked, biked, skied, fished, hunted, and camped all over Utah as well as in most of the Western states, Hawaii, and Canada. He also loved spending time with his girlfriend Mikaela Cruz and they brought great joy to each others’ lives. Michael approached everything he did with determination and meticulous care. He was an exceptionally hard worker and through his dedication taught himself many skills. He learned auto restoration and was rebuilding a ’69 Chevelle. When his dog became ill, he researched veterinary medicine and learned how to nurse her back to health. He became an expert in nutrition and weightlifting and transformed himself from a lanky boy to a muscular young man who could bench press four hundred pounds which was twice his body weight. Michael was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully attended meetings there. His relationship with God was a high priority for him and he was often found in his room on his knees in prayer. He had a kind and loving heart and was always accepting and non-judgmental. He especially had a soft spot for animals, his nephews and niece, and anyone who was in need of help or protection. He was highly sensitive to the feelings of others, and when he asked how you were feeling, he would genuinely care about the answer. Michael’s last outdoor adventure was on Friday, January 18th. He passed through the veil while backcountry skiing in Fairview Canyon, doing what he loved. He has now started his next great adventure on the other side, being reunited with his loving grandparents and others. His passing leaves his family with broken hearts but they look forward to being reunited with him one day. Michael was preceded in death by grandparents Karma Besendorfer and James and Mildred Stringham. He is survived by his grandfather Moroni Besendorfer, parents James and Lila Besendorfer, siblings JaNae (John Payne), Steven (Kamala Kelley), Scott, Jason (Stephny Elsmore), nephews Charlie, Turner, Henry, Tyson, Judd, Braden, and niece Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 23rd, at the Nephi 4th/5th Ward building, 345 E 500 N, Nephi.
LaWana A. Stanley
1933 ~ 2019
LaWana Allred Stanley, a life-long resident of Utah, passed away with her family by her side at the Payson Bennion Veterans Home in Payson, Utah on January 17, 2019 at the age of 85. She was a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LaWana was born on March 19, 1933 in Fountain Green, Utah to Alden Carter Allred and Mada Gee Allred. She married James Leroy Stanley on August 13, 1949. They later sealed their marriage in the Manti Temple. They raised 3 children together. LaWana is survived by her daughters Lila (Vance) Marshall of Salem, Utah and Carol Ann Stanley of Nephi; sister ZoAnn (Eldon) Belliston of Nephi, Utah; grandchildren Dylan (Christine) Woten of Elko, Nevada, Meloney (Rodney) Nelson of Roosevelt, Utah, Tony (Patrica) Sandberg of Orem, Utah, Kevin (Jill) Woten of Elko, Nevada, Yancey (Leroy) Valenzuela of Payson, Utah, Shannie Cook (Don) Lehi, Utah, Mindy Allen (Scott) of Levan, Utah, and Kallie Cook (Rick) of Nephi, Utah and many, many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. LaWana lived her life gardening, canning, sewing, camping, hunting and fishing. She was a hard working woman as she worked at the Nephi Food Bank until her death. She was loved by many and will be missed terribly. Her family reunions meant so much to her as time spent with each and every one. She was a loving person and always had open arms for a warm hug. She is preceded in death by her husband, James LeRoy Stanley, son Alden LeRoy Stanley, brother Don G. Allred, parents Alden Carter and Mada Allred and great-grandson Pat Valenzuela. Her family gives a special thanks to the Payson Bennion Veterans Home and staff and Central Valley Medical Center for taking such great care of LaWana. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 22nd at the Vine Bluff Cemetery.
James Glenn Carter
1945 ~ 2019
James Glenn Carter was born in Payson, Utah on August 31, 1945 to Gerald Holman Carter and Zella Irene Stephensen. He left this earthly life to be reunited with his loved ones and Heavenly Father on January 16, 2019 at Laurel Groves Assisted Living in Nephi, Utah. Jim grew up as the second youngest of nine children in Levan, Utah. Working at the family restaurant, and raising and herding sheep with his brothers and sisters, he learned the value of hard work which he carried on throughout his life and passed on to his children. He grew to love gardening, and he always had the most beautiful yard of mature trees and flower beds. He loved to go out to the vegetable garden and eat fresh tomatoes with a salt shaker. He loved camping, hunting and fishing with his family. Jim was known as a highly skilled heavy equipment operator and was a long time member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Always focused on providing for his family, Jim worked in multiple states and all over Utah, building roads, highways and overpasses. Before retirement, Jim was finally able to return home and spend 8 years working for Millard County. Jim married his sweetheart Linda Suzanne Rowser on July 18, 1968 and later solemnized their marriage in the Manti Temple, enjoying 32 years of marriage. They had five sons. On August 28, 2000, Jim’s wife Linda returned to her Heavenly Father. On October 13, 2003, he married his second love, Irene Robert in Fillmore, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized on October 16, 2004 in the Manti Temple. They enjoyed 15 years together, traveling to the majestic Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park and the bird sanctuary of Point Pelee National Park in the Great Lakes, to name a few. They spent many hours together gardening and canning. He is survived by his loving wife Irene, his five sons: Richard James (Patricia), Jason James, Darren James (Patti Jean), Jared James (Katherine), and Justin James (Sarah); 20 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He loved and adored each and every one. Watch out for Grandpa’s surprise bite! He is also survived by his siblings: Luena Francom, Connie Dubinsky and Karl Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Jerry, Donell, Keith and Daryl Carter; and sister, Shanna Cox. Jim will be remembered for his great sense of humor, joyful demeanor, love of life and his great love for others. Funeral services were held Monday, January 21, 2019 in Fillmore, Utah. Interment will be in the Fillmore Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.
Calvin Mathias Allred
1928 ~ 2019
Calvin Mathias Allred, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 into the loving arms of his sweet wife Rita. He was born in Fountain Green, Utah on April 22, 1928 to Mathias Allred and Dora Rowena Jacobson Allred. Calvin had one brother and two sisters. Calvin lived and raised his family in Fountain Green. He attended schools in Fountain Green and Moroni; he then graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo. Calvin served an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 2 1/2 years in Sweden. He then served in the Army for 2 1/2 years during the Korean War in Okinawa, Japan. Shortly after returning from serving in the Army, Calvin and Rita were married in the Manti Temple, November 23, 1953. They were blessed with 5 children, 24 grandchidlren, 31 great-grandchildren (#32 soon), and one great-great-grandchild. They were married 63 wonderful years until Rita passed away September 22, 2017. Calvin lived his entire life in Fountain Green where he worked a very successful sheep ranch operation with his brother James until his retirement in 1977. Calvin served in many callings in the Church. At the age of 27, Calvin was called and served as the Bishop of the Fountain Green Ward. During those 7 years as Bishop, he conducted 90 funerals and several weddings. He especially enjoyed working with Rita in the Manti Temple as assistant to the temple president and as an ordinance worker. They also served a mission together in the Connecticut Hartford Mission. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife Rita, his parents, one brother, and two sisters, a daughter-in-law, and a great-granddaughter. He is survived by his children: Rowena Adams, David (Jane) Allred, Keith (Lydia) Allred, Colleen (Lonny) Brown and Karen (Gene) Peckham; 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. A celebration of his life was held on Monday, January 21 in the Fountain Green Chapel. Interment in the Fountain Green Cememtery. Calvin would like to be remembered for being an honest man and for doing his best to correct his mistakes. Online condolences rasmussenmortuary.com.
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