Byron Elwood Scott, age 89, passed away July 15, 2011 in Nephi, Utah.
He was born November 22, 1921 in Nephi, Utah, to Sidney and Effie Bartholomew Scott. He married Melva Greer May 4, 1964. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple.
He served in WW II in the Army Signal Corps. He enjoyed spending winters in Quartzite, Arizona, with several friends. He was a member of the Tooele Gem and Mineral Club.
Survived by his wife of 47 years; children, Jim (Joan) Wilson, Jean (Edward) Elswood, Judy (Neils) Jensen, Carol (Randy) Pew, Beverly (Andy) Anderson, Shauna Bauer; 26 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Maynard (Helen) Scott; sister, Edith (Wes) Smith.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2011, in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 North 100 West. Interment in Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah.
William (Bill) Glen Cowan
1926-2011
William (Bill) Glen Cowan, 84, joyfully moved on to his next adventure, July 13, 2011.
Bill was born September 15, 1926 in Nephi, Utah. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married his favorite dancing partner and sweetheart, Gwen Shepherd, August 7, 1947, later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. He worked as a salesman at Standard Oil in Nephi and Fillmore and as a meat cutter in Dugway for 10 years. After returning to Nephi, Bill and with his wife opened Bill's Chevron, and Cowan's Café, where he made lasting relationships with those to whom he associated. Surviving several heart attacks and strokes, he wouldn't stop working and began "Bill's Tilling" where he enjoyed tilling yards and visiting with his costumers. He loved the outdoors and golfing with his buddies. He entertained everyone with his whit and keen sense of humor throughout his entire life. He absolutely loved teasing his family, and was very proud of each one of them. He had an amazing outlook on life and taught us to enjoy every single day. He is loved and will be missed by many.
Survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Gwen S. Cowan; children, Glen Cowan, Tony Cowan, Peggy (Alex) Johnson, all of Nephi; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marge (Raymond) Peterson of Beaver Dam, Arizona, Joyce (Willis) Shepherd of Magna, Utah, and Bonnie Olsen of Fountain Green, Utah. Proceeded in death by parents Joseph William JR. and Olive Brown Cowan, and great grandson Cade C. Smith.
A celebration and tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Nephi 4th and 5th Ward Church, 345 East 500 North. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah.
