Ronald Goble
1937 ~ 2021

Ronald M. Goble, 83.passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at home after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 30, 1937. In Nephi, Utah, son of Elwin and Jewell (Hansen) Goble.

He married Shirley Ann (Johnson) who preceded him in death. They had three children: Sally (who died after birth), Tonya (Chuck) Anderson and Ronald (Sue) Goble Jr.

He married Larraine Thomas-Kopinski in 2004. They had 22 wonderful years together.

Ron graduated from Juab High School and immediately joined the Air Force where he spent the next 10 years, 3 of which were in Japan. Upon his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked at Dugway Proving Grounds until his retirement.

Ron loved golf, playing slots, cheering for the Jazz, the Utes (football) and the Seahawks.

Ron is survived by his wife, daughter and stepsons: (Jeff (Leissa) and Kevin (Lisa), 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brother Larry (Rosemary) Goble, sister Carolyn Olson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, daughter (Sally), stepson (Rick) brothers Brent and Mike.

At Ron’s request there will be no service.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kody Nilsson and Becky and Shari from Dixie Home Hospice for their wonderful care and love.

Condolences may be shared at www.mcmillanmortuary.com

Michael Flickinger
1965 ~ 2021

Michael John Flickinger, 56, of Nephi died unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 during a noninvasive heart procedure.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was born to Edwin and Arlene Flickinger on February 15, 1965 in Bow Island, Alberta, Canada. He was the fourth of five children. He grew up in the town of Cardston, Alberta. His parents owned a restaurant in Cardston (Cobblestone Manor) that was run by his whole family. Michael graduated from Cardston High School in 1983. He then went on to serve an LDS mission in Las Vegas, NV. While on his mission, he met April Flowers who would later become his dear wife. Mike and April were married on May 19, 1989 and were sealed for time and all eternity in the Las Vegas Temple on June 30, 1990.

Mike and April lived in the small town of Coutts, Alberta. He became a customs broker and worked at H & H Smith. They lived in Canada for three and a half years and then moved to Nephi, Utah so April could be closer to her family. He worked hard to provide for his family and later found happiness and success in operating his own business, Utah Landscaping Rock.

Mike was a natural inventor. He was constantly creating and tinkering. He wanted to understand how everything worked. There was nothing that his mind couldn’t find a solution for. When a problem arose, he taught himself how to fix it. His dad taught him electrical work. He later used those skills to work on the Cardston, Alberta Temple. He also learned plumbing and mechanical work. He was tech savvy and taught himself web design. His current calling in the church was the technology specialist. One of his favorite ways to express love was through cooking. You could always find him in the kitchen whipping up something amazing.

You’ve never met someone with a bigger heart than Mike. He was the person that everyone in his life would turn to. If you needed him, he would drop whatever he was doing to come and help, never passing up an opportunity to serve. Through his Christlike love, he would attract people from all walks of life that were in need. He believed in giving second and third and sometimes even fourth chances. He had faith in the goodness of people and saw it in them when no one else could. His love was felt by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife April and his four children: Joshua (Danielle), Luke (Bethany), Brooke, Seth and his two grandchildren Adaline, Charles, and every other person whose life he touched.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Hannah Arlene Flickinger and his mother-in-law, Jean Yvonne Flowers.

A viewing will be held Thursday, August 26th from 6:00-8;00 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home (94 west 300 North). There will be a second viewing from 10:00-11:00 am Friday August 27th with funeral services following, both at 345 East 500 North Nephi, UT. Mike’s body will be laid to rest at the Vine Bluff Cemetery, in Nephi.

Jean Dansie
1930 ~ 2021

Jean H. Dansie passed away at her home on August 20, 2021, as a result of age-related complications. She was 91 years old.

She was born Priscilla Jean Holm on June 28, 1930, to Clarence Anton Holm and Edna Marie Holm. She was delivered by her Grandmother Boyack, who was a mid-wife. Jean was the third of six children in her family. Jean had the unique opportunity of being raised by her Grandma Boyack for the first 15 years of her life. When she discovered boys at the age of 15, grandma sent her back to live with the rest of her family.

Jean met her future husband, Jack Dansie, on a blind date when she was 17, and they were married on August 9, 1948. She spent the next 56 years following Jack, as he chased one dream after another. During that time, five children were born, and the family moved at least 26 times. Jean became a master at being able to pack up the household, including five kids, a few dogs, as well as horses, within a few days and move on to the next adventure that life gave her. Along the way, they lived in Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and ended up back in Spanish Fork, when Jack passed away in 2004.

Jean then built a home in Spanish Fork and sat back to enjoy the visits from her family, which had grown to include 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; in-laws, Clarence and Grace Dansie; brothers and spouses: Bud and Anna Dell Holm; Frank and Kenna Holm; sister-in-law, Karla Holm; sisters and spouse: Ileen and George Robertson; Francis and Sheldon Hathaway; son-in-law, Jim D Eardley; in-laws: Bob Dansie, Donald and Laurel Dansie; Monte and Margie Dansie; Eva Mae and Everett Hansen; Keith Hansen; and Ed Holt.

Jean is survived by her children: Craig (JoAnn) Dansie of Nephi, Utah; Brenda J. Taylor of Spanish Fork, Utah; Karen D. Eardley of Mountain View, Wyoming; Jackie Durrant and Brent Fisher of Payson, Utah; Kayleen (Bruce) Evans of Nephi, Utah. Also survived by her brother, Dean Holm; in-laws: Berta Lou Holt, Gracie Hansen, Evalyn Dansie, Cllint (Ann) Dansie, Randy (Phyllis) Dansie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Jean were held Tuesday morning, August 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Jean’s family would like to thank the caring employees of Canyon Home Care and Hospice for their special attention to Jean, extra thanks to Jennifer, Zach, Dawn, and Chelsey.

Grace Howard
1939 ~ 2021

Grace Howard, 82, of Payson, Utah passed away August 20, 2021. She was surrounded by people that love her on both sides of the veil. She was the daughter of Ivan and Addie Howard. She was born in Nephi, Utah March 31,1939. She attended school in Nephi with her sister Georgia Lee; these two sisters were inseparable.

In 1976 She moved to Rexburg, Idaho to live by her big brother Bud Howard. She enjoyed working and spending time with friends. She moved back to Nephi in 2012 to live with her sister Kathleen Howard at Heritage Hills. The last 2 years she has resided in Payson, Utah at Parkway Health and Rehab where she was closer to family. Grace loved little children, was great at puzzles, arts and crafts, and would go out of her way to love a cat or pet a dog. Grace was loved deeply by those who knew her well. She was a blessing to those who were able to serve her. She was born a special spirit with special needs. She was able to connect uniquely with those around her.

Grace was not forgotten during this pandemic, she was often visited by her loved ones. You could find them at her bedroom window visiting, passing shakes, soda, candy, stuffed animals, puzzles and coloring books to help pass the time of not being able to have visitors.

She was blessed with 3 brothers and 9 sisters: Bud Howard of Glendale, AZ; Dee Arp of Mesa, AZ; Edna Jefferies of Tekoas, WA; Beth (Jerry) Jasper of American Fork, UT; Carol (Bob) Fausett of Vineyard, UT; and Shirley Partridge, Delta, Ut.

She was proceeded in death by Bernice Webb, Bonnie Ogden, Kathleen Hunt, Georgia Lee Howard, Walt Howard, Lynn Howard, and her Mother and Father.

Grace was loved by many and she returned that love in her own special way. Thanks to all the Parkway Heath employees and friends for the special love and care they gave Grace.

Services were held at the Anderson Funeral home in Nephi, UT Monday at 11:00 am, burial to follow at the Nephi Cemetery.

Gary Hickman
1942 ~ 2021

Gary Ray Hickman from Nephi, Utah, passed away peacefully on August 21st at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo surrounded by his family. He was 79 years old.

Gary was born on June 17, 1942 in Alhambra, California, but grew up in Benjamin Utah. He was the second of six children born to Helen and Mont Hickman. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School where he played on the school’s all star baseball team. After graduation he served in the United States Army and married Diana Kaye LeBaron, from Genola, Utah. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Early on in their marriage he worked for the RC Cola Company. During his tenure he was honored as employee of the year and TV personality, Art Linkletter, presented him with his award. He fancied himself a singer and tap dancer – both of which he did poorly. There were times when he would regale his children and grandchildren with a song and dance to Eddie Arnold’s, 1955 hit, ‘The Cattle Call’. As he got older, he traded in his tap shoes and ascended the throne as the undisputed king of the ‘Dad Joke,’ something we are all going to miss very much.

He loved doing anything outdoors. He was an award winning little league coach and he loved to garden. Gary could fix anything with twine, a teaspoon and tape. As an avid outdoorsman, he taught his children the love of camping, hunting and fishing. Favorite family vacations were fishing trips to Strawberry and Scofield reservoirs. He was known to family and friends as the man who would give you the shirt off his back – which he did on many occasions. He also had an incredible work ethic. He was a beloved employee and supervisor at every company he ever worked for. But, when it came to family gatherings you stayed out of his kitchen – that was his domain. You always left the Hickman household a little heavier than when you arrived.

He is survived by his wife Diana Kaye Hickman and his seven children: Randy, Kyle, Tyler, Chad, Jared, Damon and Ericka Hickman. He was also a devoted grandfather of 16 children and great-grandfather to 11 children.

The family is holding a graveside service at Vine Bluff Cemetery on Thursday, August 26th at 11:00 am with a viewing at Anderson Funeral Home (94 West 300 North) from 10:00-10:45 am. Friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to donate to your favorite charity.

Jason Wilkey
1978 ~ 2021

Jason Verl Wilkey, 43, of Nephi, passed away August 17, 2021, at a Salt Lake hospital following an extended illness. He was born February 01, 1978, to Verl and Kaye Wilkey. He was raised and educated in Nephi where he graduated from Juab High School. He married Trina Johnston on May 05, 2001 in the Manti Temple. Together they have three children: Savannah, Dakota, and Trason.

Jason loved taking pictures of family vacations and of trains. He loved visiting the national parks and working on puzzles. He always listened to country music and would sing along. In high school, he started sharing his love of country music by making cassette tapes for everyone. He continued this passion later in life with CD’s. He could always wiggle his ears. He was his mother’s favorite son, was always concerned about others, and would always call and check on them. He would spend hours addressing Christmas cards for friends and family.

Jason is survived by his parents, Verl and Kaye Wilkey of Nephi; his wife, Trina; daughters, Savannah and Dakota; and son Trason Wilkey, all of Nephi; siblings, Tammy Haddad, Cathy Wilkey, and Carla (Fizz) Bodily. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, a father-in-law, Rodney Johnston; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 12:00 noon at the Nephi 1st Ward Chapel, located at 222 S 100 E Nephi. Interment at the Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Franklin County Funeral Home, 56 S. State Street, Preston, Idaho. Please share a favorite memory of Jason or offer condolences to the family by leaving a tribute at www.franklincountyfuneral.com