Vivian Hoyt Olsen
1926-2011
Vivian Hoyt Olsen, having passed away September 24, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will be interred in Vine Bluff Cemetery on Thursday, July 19. A brief gravesite service will be conducted for family.
Vivian was born to Vivian Petersen and William Lorraine Hoyt, of Nephi, Utah, on April 26, 1926. She met her husband, Matthias Cowley Olsen, while both were attending Brigham Young University.
After graduation, Vivian taught high school English for a year in Cedar City before she and Matt married in the Salt Lake City Temple on June 30, 1948. During Matt's military career, their residences included Arlington, Virginia; Kailua, Hawaii; and Colorado Springs, where they settled permanently after Matt's retirement from the air force in 1969 and where Vivian assumed a leading role in the Council of Neighborhood Organizations.
Having obtained a Masters of English Literature from the University of Hawaii, Vivian taught English at El Paso Community College and then at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. An avid cellist, Vivian performed in numerous chamber ensembles. An active member of the LDS faith, she routinely sang in and conducted church choirs.
Throughout her life she championed causes, sought to help others, and gave selflessly of her time and energy. She was a devoted wife to Matt until his death in 2004.
Vivian is survived by her brother William Hoyt, her sisters Marsha Hogan and Anna Julia Matthews, and her four children: Hoyt Olsen of Miami, Florida; Maren Behrend of Auckland, New Zealand; Marti Olsen of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Sandra Mason of Oak Hill, Virginia--and 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clay Craig Nielson
1974 ~ 2012
Clay Craig Nielson, 38 was called home to his Heavenly Father, July 13, 2012 in the Delta Hospital.
He was born in Mt. Pleasant, UT April 13, 1974 to Mont Craig and Susan Diane Prisbrey Nielson. He married his soul mate and best friend Brandi Lynn Kelson on November 25, 1998 in Cedar City, UT.
Clay worked as a truck driver and as a heavy equipment operator for many years. More recently he had been working as a mechanic for his friend Sam Probert at J&K Diesel. Clay loved his family more than anything and was happiest when he was doing things with them. He loved hunting, fishing, four wheeling, camping and doing anything outdoors. His favorite hunting companions were his wife Brandi and his father-in-law Jim.
He is survived by his wife, Brandi Nielson, Scipio, UT; children, Tyler Clay Goode, CA; Shanda Lynn and Jayden James Clay Nielson, Scipio, UT; parents, Mont Craig Nielson, Susan Diane and Terry Haney, Fountain Green, UT; siblings, Chad Nielson, Cal and Kim Nielson, Melyn and Griff Lund of Fountain Green, UT; Mike and Chantel Nielson of Nephi, UT; 4 nephews and 7 nieces. Also in-laws who loved him like a son and brother and a multitude of friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Nadean and Mont Nielson, Dorothy and Sam Millet and Clifford and Donna Prisbrey.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 18, 2012 in the Scipio LDS Chapel at 12:00 noon. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment in the Scipio Town Cemetery. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.
Helen Naylor
1919 ~ 2012
Helen Holder Wallace Naylor, 92, passed away on July 15, 2012 in Levan, Utah.
She was born on August 6, 1919 in Granger, Utah to Samuel Jeremy and Caroline Holder Wallace. Helen married Delbert Goff Naylor on July 1, 1936 in South Jordan, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
She enjoyed camping, fishing, watching her children play sports and spending time with her family. Helen worked at a chiropractic clinic for 31 years. She was an active member of the LDS Church and held many callings. Helen was a beautiful woman and always took pride in her appearance. She loved her grandchildren and always enjoyed their visits.
Survived by her children, Gerald (Deanna) Naylor; Wally Naylor; Sharon (Kent) Bateman; Jeff (Rhonda) Naylor; 16 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughters in law, Joan Naylor and Arda Naylor; grandsons, Matthew Naylor and Brian Bateman; 7 siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., Midvale, Utah. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evening and 1 hour prior to the services. Interment, South Jordan City Cemetery. www.goffmortuary.com
Roland G. Larsen
1933-2012
The world's loss is heaven's gain. On July 12, 2012, Roland left his worldly home, and has gone ahead to prepare an eternal home for his wife, the keeper of his heart.
Roland was born on August 22, 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT to Marlin and Shila Larsen.. While participating in the construction of the Flaming Gorge Dam, Roland met, and on May 5, 1962 (sealed 1966) married the recipient of his undying love, Carla Holfeltz Larsen.
Roland worked as a machinist for most of his life, and was employed by St. Regis, Vredenberg, and Val's among others. He felt, however that the eight years he served as an ordinance worker in the Manti LDS Temple out weighted the rest. Roland found peace in the mountains near Ephraim, UT, and his spirit will always be felt there.
To his family and friends his unflappable patience, unstoppable sense of humor, and unending supply of genuine love, have been and shall continue to be an example, an inspiration and a beacon of hope.
Roland is survived by his loving wife, Carla, his children, Elaina (J.W.), Marlin (Velma [deceased]), Helen (Darren), Thayne (Candace); 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, his sister, Jean Cazier. He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, one grandson, one great granddaughter. We would like to express our gratitude to Tammy, Debbie and the rest of the Hospice team for their kind and loving care.
Funeral services were held Monday July 16, 2012 at 1:30 pm in the Ephraim LDS Stake Center (400 E. Center) in Ephraim, UT. Friends called Sunday from 6-8 pm and Monday from 12:00-1:00 pm prior to services at the Stake Center in Ephraim. Interment in the Eprhaim Park Cemetery. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.
Sam Lynn Johnson (Grace Worthington)
1940-2012
Sam Lynn Johnson (Grace Worthington) passed away July 16, 2012 from injuries sustained in a fall July 13, 2012. Sam was the 3rd child of LaVern Blackett and John Neldon Worthington. She was born March 21, 1940 in Nephi, Utah. She married Neil Kay, they were blessed with two daughters, Cheryl and Denise (Deceased). After they divorced she married Dale Downard. They were blessed with a daughter, Kristin. They divorced and she married Bob Daughery. After they divorced she married Kenneth (Red) Johnson.
Sam worked many years as a checker at Smith's grocery store and El Rancho Market. She had a delightful personality. She enjoyed people and a good joke. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Shirlene, and daughter, Denise. She is survived by her brother Keith Neldon Worthington; her daughters, Cheryl and Kristin(DuWayne); grandchildren, Cody (Carin) Kay, Shantell Burdess, Bianca Maynard and Porsha Downard (Micheal). She will be missed by all who knew her, particularly by her grand- daughter, Porsha who she helped raise.
A viewing will be held Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 2 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North Nephi, Utah followed by a short service at 3 pm. Burial will be in the Nephi, Vine Bluff Cemetery.
Betty Elaine Straub Ellertson
1928-2012
Our wonderful mother, loving grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to all, Betty Elaine Straub Ellertson, 84, passed away July 12, 2012 in Brigham City, Utah. Betty was the wife of Wells E. Ellertson of Mona and daughter of John R. Straub and Florence G. Bays. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 12, 1928.
Betty met Wells in San Diego while he was serving in the Navy during World War II and he brought her home to Mona, Utah where they lived and raised their family. Betty had a beautiful singing voice and shared her talent often. She loved people and was continually serving others by her acts of kindness and sharing her positive attitude. She was known as Grandma Betty to everyone and offered to feed anyone who stopped by. She always had a kind word and loved being around people. She made friends wherever she went. She would often be found in her kitchen making 3-egg cake or oatmeal cake with maple icing.
Betty is survived by sons, John (Judy) Ellertson of Brigham City; Larry (Linda) Ellertson of Lindon, UT; Clyde (Phyllis) Ellertson of Plain City, UT; daughter-in-law Ann Cooper Ellertson of Maxwell, Texas; foster daughter, Karen (Derik) Dalton of Kila, Montana; 21 grandchildren and 32+ great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Agnes Schwaar of Escondido, California; brother-in-law, Win (Laura) Ellertson of Tempe, AZ. Preceded in death by husband, Wells E. Ellertson; son, Clinton Paul Ellertson and grandson, Cody Wells Ellertson.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19 in the Mona LDS Chapel located at 100 East 100 North in Mona, Utah. A viewing will be held in Nephi, Utah from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home, 300 North 94 West, Nephi, Utah and at the church, Thursday prior to the services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment, the Mona Cemetery.
