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Anita Ewell
1945 ~ 2017
Anita was born on February 28, 1945 to Mary Lucille Vest and Zachariah Henry Ewell Jr. in Santaquin, Utah in the car on the way to the hospital. Her father blessed her in the home on April 29, 1945. She was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on March 1, 1953. She lived in Genola, Utah until 1957 when the family moved to the Vest family home in Mona, Utah. She attended and graduated from Juab High School in May, 1963. She was actively involved in high school as the head reporter of the school paper, class secretary, member of the student council, and played the clarinet in the band. In July, 1962 she was awarded a scholarship to Ex-Cel-Cis Beauty College in Salt Lake City and graduated August 4, 1964. Anita served in the LDS Florida Mission from 1966-1968. Upon returning, she attended BYU. She married Daniel Rogers in the Manti Temple on November 16, 1968. They later divorced in 1998. Anita lived on a dairy farm in Dayton, Idaho where she would milk cows daily. She also lived in several other places including Pocatello, Idaho; Granger, Magna, Kearns and Sandy, Utah. She is survived by her four children: Dorrelyn (Rick) Smith of West Jordan UT, Gaynell (Ray) Brown of Tallahassee FL, Jayson (Tricia) Rogers of Stansbury Park UT, William (Cameron) Rogers of Navarre FL; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, her brother, Keith (Carol) Ewell and sisters, Renee Keele and Mary Lou (Craig) Sperry. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Marlow Ewell. Anita has served in many callings including: Primary Chorister, Relief Society Counselor, Primary Teacher, and Nursery Leader. She had a love of traveling, reading, sewing, crocheting and spending time with and serving her family and friends. Anita will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and the students at Terra Linda Elementary. She volunteered there daily for the past 12 years and was known to everyone as “Grandma”. A special thanks to the medical team at Central Valley Medical Center for the incredible and compassionate care they provided. Anita’s children would like to give a sincere thank you to the Sperry family for the extraordinary support and love they always gave Anita throughout her life. She had a very special place for them in her heart. A viewing was held on Sunday, August 6 at 4825 West 7000 South in West Jordan, Utah from 6:00-7:30pm. An additional viewing was held on Monday, August 7 at 345 East 500 North in Nephi, Utah from 9:30-10:30am followed by the funeral services at 11:00. Internment was at the Mona Cemetery.
Gregory Ingram
1948 ~ 2017
Gregory Lamour Ingram passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 10, 2017. Greg was born on April 11, 1948 in Payson, UT to Dick Lamour Ingram and Iris Nadine Francom Ingram. He was the eldest of seven children, and spent his growing up years in Nephi, UT with summers in Soldier Summit, where he worked with his family on their sheep ranch. He always loved being in the mountains, and would spend time there whenever he was able to do so. At an early age, Greg showed a strong talent in art. He studied at the College of Southern Utah, earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. He continued his artistic endeavors throughout his life, and was most often seen with a paintbrush of one kind or another in his hand, creating something beautiful. Greg was a hard worker, and a talented builder. His lively mind enabled him to see possibilities, and he worked hard to make those a reality. Greg started painting signs while he was still in college. He continued to do so for sometime on the side. He finally built Salt Creek Signs in its current location in 1983, and his sign and billboard business soon became very successful. Greg was a do-er. If he saw something that needed attention or fixing, he fixed it. He was blessed with an eye for detail, and liked for things to be “right”. He loved helping others and was very generous with his time. Greg is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his children: Rhet, Keti, Jed, and Amber; his stepchildren Glenna, Deena, Nathan, Todd, Natalie, Spencer, Karen, and Jackson; his siblings Kevin Ingram (Vicki), Denise Clark (Jay) Scott Ingram (Jane), Karen Stephensen (Don), Troy Ingram (Marci), and Jared Ingram (Tina). He is also survived by; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren on the way, and 17 step-grandchildren. Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Nadine Ingram; and his grand-daughter, Matye Don Ingram. Greg will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is loved by many, and his family is so thankful for the time they had to spend with him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11 am at the Nephi LDS stake center - 351 N 100 W, Nephi, Utah. Viewings will be held Wednesday, August 16, 6-8 pm at Anderson Funeral Home - 94 W 300 N, Nephi, Utah; and Thursday, August 17, 9:30-10:30 am. at the Nephi LDS Stake Center.
Spencer Grant Mangels
1991 ~ 2017
Born March 7, 1991 and died August 8, 2017. Son of Arthur Scott Mangels and Carol Denise Stevens Mangels. Spencer lived a life of service from a young age. He was always noted as a friend you could go to and a brother you could count on. He was - and is - passionate about football, rugby, Spartan events, family, and Star Wars….and steak, he loved a good steak! Spencer was dedicated to helping others find their personal value and live out their dreams. As a teen, he annually volunteered as a Diabetes Camp counselor, coaching youth how to deal with the emotional and physical struggles of diabetes. He served for a full summer at a youth work mission as second in command. As an adult, Spencer served as a volunteer fire fighter for 4 years. He also volunteered as a personal development coach for the last 2 years. Throughout his life, Spencer’s co-workers quickly became his friends. He was a dedicated worker, with a love of the people with whom he worked and served. Spencer’s motto for life formed in his early scouting years – “leave it better than you found it.” He applied this to everything he did and to every person he met. Spencer is survived by his parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandparents, and many, many friends. We’ll miss you Spencer. We look to that day we can be together again – debating who is the coolest Jedi. (Mom still thinks it is Han, and yes she knows he’s not really a Jedi.) May the Force be with you, brother, ‘til we meet again.
Edna Greta Neilsen
1925 ~ 2017
Edna Greta Neilsen, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on August 9, 2017. Edna was born February 20, 1925 in Fountain Green, Utah to Howard Ernest and Mabel Lund Allred. She married the love of her life, Paul Neilsen, in Nephi, Utah in 1969 and they were later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple. They spent their life together on the family farm in Mona, Utah where they had many happy years together. She was an active member of the LDS church and was a proud lifetime member of the DUP holding many valued positions. She enjoyed scrapbooking, family history, baking, gardening, canning, knitting, making beautiful embroidery, quilts, and baby blankets that will be cherished by her family forever. She loved spending time with her family more than anything. Survived by her children, Gail Cloward, Ellen (Alan) Dawson, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandsons. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, son James Higginson, son-in-law Welles J. Cloward, 3 brothers Boyd, Clayton, and Edgel, grandson Patrick Tidwell. Edna’s family would like to thank the staff at Central Valley Home Health and Hospice for their love and care. Graveside services were held at Mona City Cemetery Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Betty Lou Ostler
1926 ~ 2017
Betty Lou Ostler, 90, passed away August 8, 2017 in Nephi, Utah. She was born December 15, 1926 in Levan, Utah to Owen D. and Nina Jackman Taylor. Married Arthur G. Ostler on December 3, 1945 in Levan. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 25, 1966. Art passed away on April 2, 1994. She sold tickets for the Ute Stampede Rodeo and worked in the Hospitality Booth for the contestants for 50-plus years. She worked at the Nephi City Library for several years. She was active in the LDS Church, serving as Relief Society President, Sunday School Secretary, and Primary President and Secretary, but her favorite calling was making the sacrament meeting bread. She made cinnamon rolls, and sent them all over the world to her grandsons. She was a voracious reader, and an excellent seamstress and quilter. She also loved gardening. Survived by daughter, Cheri (Lyn) Vickery; son, Larry (Ellen) Ostler; seven grandsons and 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a great-grandson, Austin Vickery; and a sister, Elaine Stewart. Funeral services were held Monday, August 14. Interment, Vine Bluff Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Central Valley Medical Center, along with Dr. Oveson, for their outstanding care and attention.
Richard Lee Pexton
1949 ~ 2017
Richard Lee Pexton, age 68, passed away August 9, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born June 4, 1949 in Payson, Utah to Harlow Wallace and Blanche Olene Christensen Pexton. He married Carol Winter, and later divorced. He married Geri Skinner, and later divorced. Richard graduated from Juab High School in Nephi, Utah. He attended Southern Utah University, and he received an electrical engineering degree from University of Utah. He worked for KSOP radio and KUTV Television in Salt Lake City. He also worked for many sister stations of KUTV in Topeka, Kansas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his brother W. Leon Pexton (LaRue), sister Annette Pexton Johnson (Jeff), and children, Veronica Ortiz and Tami Pacheco, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers Douglas H. Pexton and James H. Pexton, and sons Douglas M. Pexton and Richard W. Pexton. The family would like to express thanks to Willow Wood Care Center and Bristol Hospice for their loving care and kindness to Richard in his final years. Graveside services were held at the Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah, August 15, 2017, 955 North 400 East, Nephi, Utah at 3 pm.
John Westring
1984 ~ 2017
John Curtis Westring, son of Jerry and Sandra Westring, passed away on August 12, 2017 at the age of 32. John was born October 5, 1984 in Nephi, UT. He attended Juab High School, Dixie State College, and worked various jobs in construction. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing and hunting with his father and brothers. He was a hard worker and loved working with his hands, working in the garage, tinkering on vehicles and projects. John was kind and loving. He had a tender heart, was generous with his time, and willing to help anyone in need. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. John married Whitney Dawn Wentz September 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his spouse Whitney Westring of Nephi, his parents Jerry and Sandra Westring of Nephi, siblings Angela (Chad) Howard of Payson, Jason (Heather) Westring of Nephi, Crystal (Shane) Johnson of Santaquin, Michael (Lea) Westring of Nephi, Buddy (Tiffany) Westring of Nephi, Amy (Jeremy) McQuivey of Austin, TX, Amberly (Adam) Bradford of San Jose, CA, Diana (Conrad) Laga of Savannah, GA. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the Nephi Utah Stake Center, 351 N 100 W, Nephi, UT. Friends may call at Anderson Funeral Home Friday, August 18, 2017 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM and at Nephi Utah Stake Center at 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Interment will be at Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, UT.
Jerry Weir
1941 ~ 2017
Jerry Lynn Weir, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 10, in his Fountain Green home with loved ones by his side. Jerry Lynn Weir was born on March 2,1941 in Russellville, Arkansas. As a high school graduate, he enlisted in the US Navy in 1959, where he served for 6 years. Jerry was a devoted husband who enjoyed life and the outdoors. When he wasn’t camping, he spent his time around his Fountain Green home with his wife and his animals. Jerry enjoyed camping, fishing, working on his mud bog truck and range shooting. Everyone that knew him loved him, both people and animals. Jerry is survived by his wife, Peggy Weir, of 28 years, his sister, Belinda Weir, and many children, grandchildren, and close friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 9:30 – 10:30am at the LDS Chapel located at 151 S 200 W, Fountain Green, Utah.
Graveside services will follow at 11am at Fountain Green Cemetery located at 486 N. State Street, Fountain Green, Utah. Online condolence rasmussenmortuary.com |
