Bill Morgan
1937-2009
Charles William “Bill” Morgan passed away in the arms of his loving wife Helen October 11, 2009 in Nephi, Utah.
He was born to Frank O. and Ina Seely Morgan January 6, 1937 at home in Nephi. He attended school in Nephi and graduated from Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah in 1955. He attended Snow College, Weber State College and graduated from Utah State University in 1968.
He finally caught his sweetheart, Helen Tokoi, and they were married in Scofield August 28, 1965. They were blessed with two daughters Julie and Lori.
Bill taught school at Bountiful Jr. High and Juab High school. He loved following in his father’s footsteps as a sheep rancher and farmer. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of SF&W, a Dedicated Hunter, and an advocate for the rights of hunters. He was a member of the Mountain Men of the Wasatch and the Price Elks Lodge. He loved horses and rodeo from a very young age. In his youth he raced horses and participated in rodeo.
He touched the lives of many, pushing and encouraging them to do more with their lives than they thought they were capable of. He was a gifted artist and craftsman.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Tokoi Morgan; daughters Julie (Larry) Bosh of Nephi, Lori (Preston) Lee of Morgan; six grandchildren Janae, Jake, Jared and Josie Bosh and Lucas and River Lee; brothers Dr. Steven (Analee) Morgan of Farmington, Utah, Michael P. Morgan of La Jolla, California, and his 96-year old mother Ina Seely Morgan of Nephi, Utah.
Preceded in death by his father, brother Jon Morgan and a nephew Dr. Chad Morgan.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N. 100 W. Nephi, Utah. Friends may call at a viewing Friday evening, October 16, 2009, at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi, from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bill Morgan Scholarship fund at Juab High School or your favorite charity.
Doris S. Sowby
1926-2009
Doris Stevens Sowby, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away October 6, 2009 at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. She was born October 16, 1926 in Cedar City, Utah, the daughter of Carlos and Martha Lang Stevens. She received her education in Cedar City, Utah.
She married Rulon C. Sowby on November 29, 1944 in Parowan, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, December 14, 1955. Her husband Rulon C. Sowby preceded her in death in 1994.
Doris’ biggest interest and love of her entire life was her family, but she also was devoted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held numerous responsible positions in all the organizations of the Church.
She was an active member of several women’s clubs and she loved to bowl and she did so for many years.
She is survived by four children: Beverlee Sowby of Ogden, UT; Bonnie (Brent) Braegger of West Bountiful, UT; James (Teri) Sowby of Bountiful, UT; and Susan (Dennis) Morris of Sahuarita, AZ; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five siblings: Ross (Verlee), and Evan (Pat) Stevens of Brigham City, UT; Carl (Naomi) Stevens of De Borgia, MT; Veola Tanner of Provo, UT; and Clinton Stevens of Salt Lake City, UT.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Stone Creek LDS Stake Center, 990 North 100 West, Bountiful, UT. A visitation for family and friends was held Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Saturday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment in Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 South 200 West. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Verdie Neilsen
1923-2009
Verdie Marie Neilsen, age 86, passed away at her home in Mona on October 12, 2009. She was born in Washougal, Washington, on August 8, 1923 to Fred and Effie Chamberlain.
She is survived by her husband, James W. Neilsen, who married her nearly 65 years ago on December 23, 1944 and their children Judith M. Mitchell, Hazel Sue Neilsen, Beverly J. (Danny) Atherley, James R. (Jolene) Neilsen, Paula K. (Neal) Jewett, 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three brothers and a sister.
They met during World War II when her brother, Joe, brought Jim home to Washougal, Washington, to meet his family. They made their first home in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Jim was in the Navy stationed on a troop transport ship. They lived many places, but spent most of their time in Rush Valley, Utah and Mona, Utah.
Converted to the LDS church by her husband, their marriage was solemnized at the Manti Temple on July 3, 1946. Verdie was active in the church, serving as Relief Society President, Primary President, and other Ward and Stake positions.
Known for her creativity, she was a master at ceramics, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and cake decorating. She not only produced beautiful work, she taught countless people these same skills. She decorated numerous birthday, anniversary and wedding cakes and sewed clothing and quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She directed several 3-act plays and was known for her fun and creative road show productions.
Verdie found enjoyment in watching birds, growing flowers and sharing the produce from her garden.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Mona First Ward Chapel, 65 E. 100 North, Mona, Utah. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi, Utah, and at the church in Mona one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mona Cemetery.
Floyd Williams Jenkins
1914-2009
Floyd William Lee Jenkins born February 4, 1914 to Ada Mae Bowers and Alvin Whitney Jenkins, returned to our Heavenly Father October 11, 2009. Floyd married Alice Hunt March 21, 1942 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
Floyd proudly served our country in the Army during WWII, participating in the D-Day invasion and earned the Bronze Star while a member of the Red Ball Express. After Floyd returned home from the war he worked as a mechanic at the Silver Maple Station and then at Thermoid Rubber Plant from which he retired.
Floyd loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing (especially with Ernest “Turn”), working his garden or just sitting on his porch enjoying nature. He enjoyed westerns, sports (especially the Jazz and his “little Johnny Stockton”), and reminiscing about his trip to the Hawaiian Islands. He was a selfless man and as fiercely devoted to his family as one could be. Floyd would want Jodie to know that she is much like he in this way for she gave so much of herself to care for him in his last years. A special thanks to Lyle for supporting Jodie in Floyd’s care and to the Osbornes, and Oakeys for making Floyd an honorary member of their families. Thank you to Autumn Hills Staff and Udean as well.
Floyd is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Ted) Hone of Sandy, UT and Floy Thompson of West Jordan, UT. Survived also by his half brother Lee Jenkins, Boise, ID, sister-in-law Myrtle Jenkins, Midvale, UT, brother-in-law Wendle Davis, Payson, UT, 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Floyd is preceded in death by his wife, parents, Uncle Henry Bowers and Grandfather Jacob Bowers who raised Floyd and “Turn” from toddlers, sisters Veda and Thelda, brothers Deloy and Ernest “Turn”, half-brother Bud, son Ronald, granddaughter LuAnn, great-grandchildren Mariah and Jacob Allan.
Funeral Services will be held Friday October 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home 94 W. 300 N. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be held in Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, UT.
