Monte Clair Swasey

Castle Dale—Monte Clair Swasey, 78, died November 11, 2007, at his home in Castle Dale, Utah. He was born July 7, 1929, to Royal and Eva Larsen Swasey in Molen, Utah. He married Donna LaRene Behling January 19, 1947. Donna passed away March 22, 1974. Monte later married Joanna Devendorf July 12, 1997.
Monte was raised in Ferron, Utah. He was a cowboy and rancher. He worked in the oilfields before he began his life work as a heavy equipment operator for the U.S. Forest Service where he later retired.
Monte loved children and spent many years as a 4-H Livestock Leader and Hunter Safety instructor. He was a black powder rifle enthusiast and has many “Mountain Man” friends. He was an artist at building rifles and powder horns. He spent many hours entertaining his friends, family, and strangers with his pet rock Wilma, sledge-o-matic, and tall tales. He knew the San Rafael Swell and Manti-Lasal Forest like the back of his hand. In later life he traded his horse for an ATV and continued to explore the Sinbad Desert where so many Swaseys had ridden before. Although he lived in other communities in Utah, his heart was always in Ferron.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna, of Castle Dale; 2 daughters: Elayne (Jed) Cottingham of Arvada, Colorado, and Cindy (Jon) Judd, of Castle Dale, Utah; 1 son: Lee Mont Swasey, of Ferron, Utah; 3 step-children: Mark Devendorf of California, John Devendorf of New Jersey, and Kristen Devendorf of Sweden; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents, Royal and Eva Larsen; 4 brothers: Royal, Ned, Cleve, and Glen; 3 sisters: Eileen, Helen Mae, and Shirley; and a son: Don Clair Swasey.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 2:00 pm at the Ferron Senior Citizens Center, 190 N. 300 W. There will be a viewing on Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale, and one hour prior to the services at the Senior Citizens Center. Internment will be in the Ferron City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

Kris Anthony Poloni

PRICE, UTAH- Kris Anthony Poloni, died unexpectedly at his home on November 5, 2007.
He was born in Price, Utah to Jeff and Debora Berry Poloni on June 9, 1984.
Graduated from Notre Dame Regional School, Carbon High School and attended the College of Eastern Utah.
Kris enjoyed music, playing guitar, snowboarding, dogs and fishing, especially with his grandparents. He struggled through the last few years of his life but always had the unconditional love of his mother who was also his number one supporter.
Kris is a member of Notre Dame Parish where he was an alter server while attending Notre Dame Regional School.
Kris is survived by his parents, Price; sister, Jeana, Spokane, WA; grandmother, Fosca Poloni, Price; grandparents, Fred and Dorothy Berry, uncle Dale Berry, Grand Junction, CO; uncle and aunt John and Toni Colosimo, cousin, Dina Colosimo, Portland, OR; cousin, Kim Colosimo, Seattle, WA; godparents, John Christensen, Price; and Delores Slavensky, Helper, UT.
Preceded in death by grandfather Arco Poloni and uncle Ben Poloni.
Funeral services were November 10, 2007 at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street, Price, Utah. Interment in Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Notre Dame Building Fund, 160 N. Carbon Ave. Price, UT 84501.

Eunice Marie Atwood

ELMO – Eunice Marie Atwood, age 95, died November 5, 2007 at the Turnquist Retreat in Elmo, Utah. She was born January 26, 1912 to James Andrew and Jane P. Stokes Oveson. She married Harold LaVar Atwood on November 1, 1930 in Price, Utah.
Eunice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As a child, she lived in Elmo, Utah. After she married, they moved to Coal Camps at Consumers where she had her first child, Vonnie Dea. She then moved back to Elmo Town so that Vonnie could attend school. While in Elmo Town her second child, Sheldon, was born and later, they all moved out on the farm in Elmo. She was a wonderful homemaker and a helpmate on the farm. Some of her hobbies included: crocheting, fishing, dancing, playing the ukulele, singing, and playing with her grandchildren. She also loved birds and could identify them by their songs.
She is survived by her daughter, Vonnie Dea Allred; and 9 grandchildren, Scott (Irene) Allred; Dawnette (Greg) Simmons; Dick (Raelene) Allred; Jed (Kim) Allred; Ardyth (Marvin) Bell; Vallene A. Rudd; Sandra Atwood Jensen; Travis LaVar & (Tonie) Atwood; Chandra (Darrin) Jensen; and Chris (Steve) Moyes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold LaVar Atwood; Parents, James Andrew & Jane P. Stokes Oveson; Son, Sheldon LaVar Atwood; Grandson, Troy E. Allred; Great-grandson, Chad M. Bell; One infant Great-great granddaughter; Sisters, Edith Brown, Thelma Rasmussen, Netty Jane Davis, and Ardell Deason; Brothers, Jimme Oveson, and Sheldon Oveson.
Funeral Services were November 8, 2007 at the Elmo LDS Chapel – 199 East Main, Elmo, Utah. Interment was in the Cleveland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

Duane W. Taylor
1938-2007

PRICE-Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Duane W. Taylor, 69, passed away November 7, 2007 after a year-long battle with brain cancer.
Born April 25, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wallace J. and Marjorie McBeth Taylor.
Graduated from South High School, where he was a member of the ROTC and joined the paratroopers in the Utah National Guard after graduation.
He married Joan Mash on September 1, 1959 in Salt Lake City at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Duane rode with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Posse many years winning multiple competition awards. He worked with his father at the family-owned Wally Taylor TrucKar Service station in Salt Lake City. He went to work at Skagg’s Drug Center, eventually becoming a store manager in Price, Utah. He opened and co-owned Cleo’s Fabrics for several years and eventually worked as the collection manager at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum. While there, he developed a love of paleontology and the prehistory of Utah.
Several years ago he and Joan began practicing music with friends every Monday night at their home and eventually started the Nine Mile Players. They performed for groups and gatherings around the area until just recently. He enjoyed shooting and was known to his competitive cowboy shooting friends as “Buck”. He enjoyed scouring the hills of Carbon and Emery counties with museum employees searching for fossils and dinosaur bones and volunteered there for many years. He was a founding member of the local chapters of Utah Statewide Archeological Society and Utah Friends of Paleontology. He was partners in T and L Livestock with his close friend Ross Lindsay and founded T and A Sweeping with local businessman Jon Anast.
Survived by his wife, Joan, Price; daughters, Christine (Blair) Allred, Salt Lake City, Karen (Layne) Miller, Price, Cathy (Todd) Richardson, Price; grandchildren, Taylor Miller, Ashley (Ed) Elliott, Austin Allred, Travis, Tanner and Trey Richardson; sister, DonnaAnn Fellows, brother, Robert J. Taylor; 5 step grandchildren, Scott, Aimee, Brandon, Jennifer, Melisa; and many loving step great-grandchildren, foster grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was November 10, 2007 at Cliffview Cemetery.
In remembrance of Duane’s love of paleontology, contributions may be made to the CEU Prehistoric Museum.

Jack Lamar Wimmer

PRICE- Jack Lamar, age 72, passed away November 6, 2007 surrounded by his family at Utah Valley Regional Hospital in Provo, Utah after complications from pneumonia. Jack was born November 7, 1934 in Duchesne, Utah the fifth child of Harold J. and Lucille (Wilcox) Wimmer. He married Thelda (Thacker) on June 18, 1965 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Jack loved horses, hunting and Nine-Mile Canyon. He suffered an industrial accident in August 1972, which left him paralyzed. He has suffered and endured thirty-five years confined to a wheelchair without complaint or criticism. Before his accident, he made a living as a heavy equipment operator.
He was a member of the LDS church where he served in many capacities. He especially loved when friends came by to visit or take him for a ride in the country. He graduated from Duchesne High School in 1952.
He is survived by his wife, Thelda; daughters, Denette (Steven) Burge of Price, UT; Gayla (Bruce) Savage of Pocatello, ID; Karra (Steve) Hillam of Price, UT; eleven grandchildren; and nine brothers and sisters, Edythe Marett of Duchesne, UT; L. Kent Wimmer of Salt Lake City, UT; Jean (Doug) Bills of Salt Lake City, UT; J.D. (Susanne) Wimmer of Wellington, UT and Upalco; Arlene (Don) Hill of Boulder, CO; Elaine Goodrich of Price, UT; H. Lee (Connie) Wimmer of Pleasant Grove, UT; Sally (Paul) Henry of Richfield, UT; and Max R. Wimmer of Seattle, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Keith, Robert, and William.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Price 11th Ward Chapel – 300 West 500 South. Interment was in the Price City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Primary Children’s Medical Center. The family would like to thank Dr. Potter, Castleview Hospital, and Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for all of their loving care.

Fran Potter

PRICE- Frances Urbanik Potter, age 65, passed away November 9, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 27, 1942 in Garv, Indiana to Albert George and Lillian Grames Urbanik, and was the oldest of eight siblings. She moved with her family to East Carbon, Utah where she attended East Carbon High School and the College of Eastern Utah.
She married her eternal companion, William “Bill” Potter on September 23, 1961. While pursuing higher education and careers they lived in Salt Lake City; Farmington, NM; Huntington: and finally settled in Price for the past thirty years. Along the way they raised three children.
Fran had an insatiable love for knowledge. She always enjoyed a good book, good music, good food, a good movie, good friends, stylish clothing, fancy fingernails, and being with family. She loved people, places, and cultures.
Frances spent time working for Litton Industries, Beaver Creek Coal Co, and Banasky Insurance. By many she will be remembered as a “woman” coal miner. She was proud of her hard work and her ability to do a “man’s job”.
Fran was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to study the scriptures and church history. She served in many different callings. Fran and Bill loved being in the temple and rejoiced in all their children being able to join them in the temple.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Potter; children, Belinda (Craig) Ensign, Paul (Misty), Mark (Holly); and twelve grandchildren; her parents, George and Lillian Urbanik; siblings, George (Mary); Joe (Vicki); Teresa (Chuck) Hayman; John (Barbara); Christina (Howard) Webb; Andy (Tina).
She was preceded in death by her brother George Jr.
Fran’s family would like to thank all the family and friends who have been so kind and caring. Also a special thanks to all the nurses and healthcare workers at Castleview Hospital and Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service, Thursday, November 15, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Price North Stake Center, 449 North 100 East. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and at the Stake Center Thursday one hour prior to service. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price.