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Patricia V Newton
1948~2016
Patricia V Newton, age 67 of Mona, Utah passed away peacefully on October 27, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 29, 1948 to Fred Richard Fisher and Sybil Marie Greenhalgh (stepfather James C Kay), in Payson, Utah and grew up in Goshen, Utah. She was the last of 4 children, (Louise Fisher, Richard Dean Fisher, Marie Fisher).
She went to school in Payson, later moving to Mona where she found her true love Gordon Newton where they were married April 8, 1965 then later sealed in the Manti Temple July 8, 1976. There they were blessed with 4 children Tony (Shauna) Newton, Melanie (Carey) Waitt, Christopher Shon Newton, Natalie Newton, and Shalaleigh (her fur baby), 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Pat worked numerous jobs to help support her family, doing everything from auditor to a road crew flagger. She loved helping and teaching the children of the community through primary and scouts. She worked side by side with Gordon in his time as Mayor of Mona and the Fire Chief where she assisted in helping protect the community. As much as she loved her community her true passion was her family. She proved by not only raising her children but grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved helping her family and being able to watch and play with her grandkids. She loved to be outside whether it was working in her yard, fishing or camping.
Pat had a fire inside her, she never stopped fighting for her family through all the years. When the cancer resurfaced, she said "That's okay, I'm taking it for the rest of you". That's who she was and how she lived. She definitely proved that amazing things can come in small and fiery packages.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. Pat was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Funeral services to be held Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11:00 am at Mona 2nd Ward. A viewing will be held an hour prior to the funeral.
Brenton Gayle Yorgason
1945 ~ 2016
Brenton Gayle Yorgason, age 71, was surrounded by family as he passed away on the 28th of October 2016 from Parkinson's with Lewy Body Dementia. He had a full and joyous life and was loved by many.
He was born May 25, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Gayle and Beatrice Yorgason (siblings: Judy, Blaine, Valerie, Greg, Marilynn and Gary). Brent grew up in Fountain Green, Nephi and Provo, Utah. In high school he was business manager, on the track team and was co-captain of the football team. He graduated from historic BY High, and then served his mission in Florida and Puerto Rico.
Brent attended BYU where he met "the love of his life," Margaret Yates. They had a whirlwind courtship and married in the Manti Temple. Soon after he was activated in the Army and sent to Vietnam where he was awarded the distinctive "Soldier of the Month." While there, he was set apart as a special missionary and taught the gospel to many comrades. Returning home to his sweetheart he completed his Bachelor's, Masters, and PhD in Family Science with a minor in Marriage and Family Therapy. He spent several years teaching Seminary, and taught in the Family Science department at BYU. His greatest love was teaching the youth of the church. His training enabled him to counsel and coach countless people through difficult times. He was never too busy to respond to the needs of others. He served as Bishop twice and as 1st counselor in the Sandy Granite Stake Presidency.
Brent was most well-known as a prolific author and renowned speaker. He wrote and published 105 books, over 40 of which were biographies. He enjoyed writing many books with his brother Blaine. The paintings they did together were used as the cover of many of their books. He loved to include others as co-authors, especially his wife Margaret as they laughed, wept and worked together. He spoke nationally to a wide audience and loved meeting people wherever he went, inspiring others to become their best self.
A self-proclaimed workaholic, he had an entrepreneurial spirit and started many companies, from bookstores to real estate to movie production. He loved reading biographies of the greats, almost as much as he loved writing them. One of his greatest joys was reading in the quiet pre-dawn hours. As an Eagle Scout himself, he had his own Eagle's Nest with his seven sons. Proud of his service as a veteran, he was a true patriot to his country. He proved to be a die-hard Cougar fan, serving as National Cougar Club President.
In recent years, he fought Lewy Body Dementia, or as Margaret describes it "our battle with Lewy!" Even amidst this struggle, he continued to lift others with his unpredictable humor.
Brent will be greatly missed by his wife Margaret, his 9 children: Jason (Beth), Aaron (Susan), Jeremy (Cheri), Joshua (Elena), Jen (Paul Thatcher), Don (Teresa), Dave (Holly), Jordan (Marianne), and Angela (Joseph Higbee), his 39 grandchildren, and by his car which he endearingly named "The Holy Cow".
We express deep gratitude to Brent's caregivers and comrades at the Central Utah VA Home in Payson.
Funeral services will be held at 11am, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the LDS Chapel located at 1550 S. 1100 W. Lehi, UT. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8pm at the same church and Saturday prior to services from 9-10:45 am. Interment will be in the Yorgason Family Cemetery, Fountain Green, UT at 3:15pm. Funeral Directors, Anderson Funeral Home Nephi, UT.
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