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Neil Garrett

Neil Loren Garrett, age 66, passed away due to illness Mar. 6, 2002, in Nephi, Utah.

He was born Dec. 14, 1935, in Nephi to Loren and Stella Anderson Garrett. He married Jeneil Greenhalgh and they had two daughters, Kaylynn and Juli. He married Marilyn G. Lund on Aug. 23,1968, and added her two boys, Allan and Merrell to his family. Their early years were spent following the rodeo circuit where he and Allan had a father-son clown act.

His love of the outdoors led him to a career as a fishing guide at Fish Lake. Gun Club members throughout the state will be missing his sense of humor and stiff competition for a long time. Neil owned his own painting business where he worked with his two sons. He had a great love and appreciation of the outdoors.

Neil leaves behind his wife, Marilyn; children, Kaylynn (Tim) Christiansen of St. George, Juli (Ken) Friel of Springville, Allan (Linchee) Lund of Nephi, Merrell Lund of Nephi; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; mother, Stella Garrett of Nephi; sister, Jana (Kenny) Hudson of Santaquin. He was preceded by his father, Loren Garrett.

Funeral services were held Mar. 9, 2002, in the Nephi Stake Center. Interment will be in the Vine Bluff Cemetery Nephi, Utah.


Spencer Bowles

Spencer Boyd Bowles, age 59, passed away Mar. 5, 2002, in Nephi, Utah.

He was born Jan. 23, 1943, in Nephi to Spencer Leo and Roxie Craig Bowles. He married Joyce Christensen. They were later divorced.

He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, riding horses, playing guitar and prospecting for gold. He served in the Utah National Guard.

He is survived by his children, Jeffery Bowles and Jacqui Hinkle; parents, Spencer and Roxie Bowles; sisters, Barbara Stratton and Donna Kelsey; brother, Bevan Bowles; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Mar. 8, 2002, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Nephi. Interment in the Nephi City Cemetery.


Maida Gillett

Maida Ingram Gillett, age 92, of Declo, Idaho, passed away Mar. 6, 2002, at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. She was born July 25, 1909, in Nephi, Utah, the daughter of Marion Emily Park and John Edward Ingram of Nephi. She was the youngest of 12 children (five boys and seven girls). She graduated from Nephi High School and attended beauty school. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Nephi for five years.

Maida married Joseph Andreas Gillett on Aug. 30, 1933, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Young Women and Relief Society as well as other capacities. Together Maida and Joe served in the Anchorage, Alaska Mission in 1979-81. She worked along side her husband in Gillett's Market and in the Declo Post Office for many years.

Maida loved flowers and made beautiful quilts.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph; sons, Gale (Jolene) Gillett of Declo, Ted (Sharon) Gillett of Paradise, Dan (Carolyn) Gillett of Declo, David (DelRae) Gillett of Sandy; daughters, Christine (Veldon) Hill of Nampa, Idaho, and Diane (James) Toronto of Provo; 34 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and six sisters, Maysel Goble, Birdene Sidwell, Wallace Ingram, Laverne Cowan, Clarence Ingram, Florin Ingram, Alta Starr, Angus Ingram, Leone Greenhalgh, Leo Ingram, Lorene Ingram; and one granddaughter.

Services were held Mar. 11, 2002, in the Declo, Idaho Stake Center. Interment at the Declo City Cemetery.


Marvin Sego

Marvin Albert Sego, age 88, passed away Mar. 6, 2002, at his home. Marvin was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Manassa, Colorado, to John Wilson Sego and Mary Eda Rogers. He grew up and attended school in Manassa.

He married Jesse Lee Lakey on Feb. 15, 1935, in Hemphill, Texas, they were later divorced. He married Rosalie Josie on May 2, 1991, in Reno, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. He spent many years as a jeweler in Salt Lake City, where he worked for Schubach Jewelers for 15 years. He enjoyed telling stories and jokes, traveling and camping and dancing. He is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served as a stake missionary. He earned the Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom and membership in the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle from the state of Utah.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Rosalie of 11 years; his children, Kenneth, Leenita, Eda and Richard; step-children, Carl, Gloria, Jerry, Johnny and Casey; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Boyd and Russell; and sister, Mabel. He was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd; a daughter, Sandra; his parents; four sisters; and three brothers.

Funeral services were held Mar. 9, 2002, at the Hurricane Utah Stake Center. Interment at the Hurricane City Cemetery.