Farrell T Wankier, Jr.
"Junior"
1933 ~ 2014
Our beloved family patriarch, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Farrell T Wankier, Jr., took his final journey home September 19th to be with his loved ones beyond the veil of this mortal life.
Farrell was born May 23, 1933 to Farrell and Thela Wankier of Levan, Utah.
In 1938, Dad brought home the families first Suffolk sheep, leading to a life-long devotion to the sheep business. His love and dedication to the sheep industry has led to countless leadership roles, including: serving on the Board of Directors of the California and Utah Wool Growers Association, President of the United Suffolk Sheep Association, member of the National Scrapie oversight committee, Director for the Utah Farm Bureau and Chairman of the American Farm Bureau sheep advisory committee. Because of his dedication Dad received countless distinguished awards, including: California Wool Growers "Master Shepherd of the Year," American Sheep Industry "Distinguished Producer," and Sheepman of the Year.
His relentless dedication of service permeated throughout everything he did, providing service as a missionary for the LDS Church for the past 15 years at the Salt Lake City Conference Center, serving in the Army as a lieutenant in Fort Hood, TX, giving to Utah State Agricultural Educational programs and caring for and supporting his friends and family.
He married the love of his life, Deanna Wankier, July 30, 1966 and they were later sealed for all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. The two shared the past 48 years cultivating a successful business, raising 4 children and cherishing their 9 grandchildren. Their love of adventure led to travels, including: Africa, Peru, France, New Zealand, Honduras, Scotland and Alaska.
Farrell is survived by his wife Deanna; his four children, Jamie Wankier, Lara Jensen, Millie Muczko and Peter Wankier; 9 grandchildren, Noah, Ethan, Ryan, Landon, Kaela, Jacob, James, Reid and Harrison; 2 sisters, Norine Foote of Salt Lake City and Vicky Nelson of Milwaukee, as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thela and Farrell Wankier, Sr. The family wants to thank all of the kind and loving souls who served Dad at the Veterans Home and Veterans Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25th at 11:00am, at the LDS 20th Ward, 107 G Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, where friends may attend a public viewing honoring Farrell from 9:00 to 10:45am. Dedication of the grave will be at the Levan, Utah Cemetery Thursday at 3:00pm. Donations may be made in Farrell Wankier's name to the National Parkinson Foundation, by using the following link: http://www.parkinson.org/#. Condolences for the family welcomed at www.larkincares.com.
Clifton Cazier
1923 ~ 2014
Clifton Eugene Cazier, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend will be greatly missed. Cliff was born June 29, 1923, in Nephi, Utah to Raymond Eugene and LaVell Sperry Cazier Svedin. He married Melba Tolley, the love of his life, February 5, 1946, in Nephi, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. He attended school in Eureka and Nephi. He served 3 years in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a Staff Sargent and served in five campaigns.
Cliff was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held many positions in the Rose Park Ward and Stake. He served 2 years as an Ordinance Worker in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a truck driver and drove over four million transcontinental miles. He loved his family, trucks, horses, growing tomatoes, wood working and dancing.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Melba; his daughter, Vicki Barron of Center Point, TX; his sons, Ray (Judy) Cazier of Spokane, WA and Michael Cazier of Erda, UT; ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Henry Svedin; son, Randy; sister, Flometta (Leo) Noorda; brother, William Cazier; stepsisters, Marie Lund and Dorothea Guymond; and son-in-law, Philip Barron.
The family would like to thank Craig and Jimmy with CNS Hospice and the nurses at Holladay Healthcare Center for their kindness and support during Cliff's illness.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 20, 2014, 11:00 a.m. in the Rose Park 10th Ward, 760 N. 1200 W. Salt Lake City. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery.
