Geneva Snow Tuttle

ORANGEVILLE - Geneva Snow Tuttle passed away on June 30, 2007 in Ferron, Utah of natural causes. She was born on Aug. 7, 1925 in Castle Dale, Utah to Perry Edward and Alga Pauline Oveson Snow. She married J. Blaine Tuttle in the Salt Lake Temple on November 26, 1943. He passed away on April 21, 2007.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, serving in many callings. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She and Blaine dedicated many years to caring for their special daughter Jennifer. She was a compassionate person who found the good in everyone. She had the ability to talk with anyone and make a friend. She enjoyed music, singing in small groups and choir throughout her life. She was an excellent homemaker, enjoying cooking, sewing and canning. She enjoyed association with many friends and family throughout the community.

She is survived by her children; Richard (Joyce), Medford, OR.; Janet (Kelly) Jones, Longmont, CO; Cathy (Kirk) Olsen, Sandy, Utah; Roger, Orangeville; Alan (Danielle), St. Louis, MO; and Jennifer, Price: Daughter in law, Cathy (Brent) Hardee, Castle Dale; brothers, Gene Austin (Joan) Snow, Orangeville; Kirk (Helen) Snow, West Valley; Brent (Arlene) Snow, Maricopa, AZ; Paul (Emily) Snow, Beaver Dam, Utah; sister-in-law, Geraldine Snow, WA; 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sons; Lowell and Jeffrey, brother; LuDene Snow, grandchildren: Tracey and Katrina Tuttle.

The family expresses special thanks to the staff of Emery County Care and Rehab Center.

Funeral Services were held at the Orangeville LDS Chapel on Thursday, July 5, 2007. Burial was at the Orangeville City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

Don Clifford Snow

FERRON - Don Clifford Snow, age 86, passed away July 2, 2007. He was born April 20, 1921 to Clifford H. Snow and Blenda Ralphs. He married Virginia May Killpack on July 22, 1945.

Don took pride in serving his country,; serving with the Army Air Corp during WWII while stationed in Puerto Rico.

Don loved doing wood working and mastered the skill of carpentry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting with his sons, loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Don also loved spending time outside doing gardening.

Don is survived by his wife, Virgina May Snow (Ferron), children, Paul (Lee) Snow (Salt Lake City), Susan (Carl) Labbee (Orangeville), Lyle (Shanna) Snow (Wasilla, AK), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Don is preceeded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Brinlee Snow and Abraham Snow.

Funeral services were Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Millsite LDS Chapel. Internment was in in the Ferron City Cemetery with Military Honor’s following the services under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

Katherine Giraud Hansen
“Katie”

PRICE-Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Katherine “Katie” Giraud Hansen, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her loving family on June 29, 2007.

She was born at her family home on May 14, 1922 in Price, Utah to Pierre and Catherine Larralde Giraud.

Katie was a longtime resident of Carbon County, where she attended Notre Dame Grade School and graduated from Carbon High School. She was a devout Catholic and an active member of Notre Dame Church.

She married her sweetheart DeMar Hansen in Monterey, Calif. on Sept. 2, 1941 and together they shared 65 wonderful years before his passing on Nov. 25, 2006.

Katie enjoyed work and she worked hard all her life. She loved working in her beautiful yard, playing cards, visiting with her friends, cooking, and spending time with and spoiling her grandkids and great-grandkids. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survived by her loving and dedicated sons, Eddie (Linda) Hansen, Montrose, Colo.; Bill Hansen, Price; Ryan (Dorthy) Hansen, Price; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way; brother, Emil (Lorraine) Giraud, Price; sister, Jeanne Munk, Salt Lake City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, DeMar Hansen; brother, Pete Giraud; and her parents.

“We will always love and cherish you Gram”

Funeral Mass was July 3, 2007 at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Committal service was at Cliffview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Notre Dame Building Fund or Rocky Mountain Hospice of Price.

Viola Faye Rogers

HELPER - Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Viola Faye Rogers, age 48, passed away June 29, 2007.

She was born October 1, 1958 in Alton, Illinois to Winnie and Louise Carlton Thompson.

Faye was the most kind hearted person one could ever meet, and her golden heart could never say no. She was loved by all who crossed her path in life and she always had a special love for children. Her fulfillment in life was just being a mother, and she was a fantastic one at that!

Her love of music always brought a smile to her face, but nothing came close to her love of family. Faye was a very proud mother and grandmother who raised four wonderful children.

She had a strong spirit and faith in God. But no matter how hard she fought, she lost the battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

Survived by three sons and one daughter, Austin Thorngren, Adam (Melissa) Rogers, both of Helper, Amanda Rogers, Rock Springs, WY, A.J. (Marie) Rogers, Castle Dale; four sisters and five brothers, Carol McGiffen, Kansas, Sharon Maynard, Mississippi, Tom (Nancy) Thompson, Tennessee, Trisha (Dick) Stutte, Pam McCormick and David Martin, all of Nebraska, David (Bonnie) Thompson, Illinois, Billy Thompson, Provo, Danny (Pat) Thompson, Springville, Winnie (Lisa) Thompson, Lehi; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Allyssa and Aaron Lapaille of Kansas, Jared and Sean Rogers of Castle Dale, and Mason and MaKai Rogers of Helper.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Maddux Rogers.

Funeral service was July 5, 2007 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.

Mary J. Fowler

EAST CARBON-Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Mary Jones Fowler, age 85, passed away July 1, 2007 at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 6, 1922 in Castle Gate, Utah to Alexander L. and Johanna Reed Jones.

Married Jay H. Fowler, Sr., June 16, 1939 in Castle Dale, Utah; he died August 18, 1984. Marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Carbon County where she raised her family and was a very active community member. She had a fierce love for family. She enjoyed music, crocheting, dancing, camping and especially family get togethers. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and lover her.

Survived by her daughters, Jaylene (Angelo) Marakis, East Carbon, Penny Long, Grand Junction, CO, Ricki (Jeff) Palmer, East Carbon; grandchildren, Lisa, Angelo, Lindsay, Taylor, KyLeigh and Halyn; great-grandchildren, Kristopher, Bryan, Casey and Josh; and great-great-granddaughter, JayCee.

Preceded in death by her husband, son, Jay H. Fowler, Jr., and son-in-law, Loren L. Long.

Funeral service were July 6, 2007 at the East Carbon LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery.