Ila Howell

PRICE-Our loving mother, grandmother, and longtime friend, Ila May Abrams Howell passed away July 17, 2007 in Price at the age of 84.

She was born March 12, 1923 in Eads, Colorado and was the last of nine children of Bert and Julia Johnson Abrams.

Married Edward S. Howell, October 5, 1940 in Prescott, Arizona. He passed away on October 6, 1986.

Ila was an avid reader, she enjoyed doing needlework, and relaxing in the comforts of her home. She loved traveling, caring for flowers, and it was said that she could make anything grow.
Ila could always be found in her home working on the computer, e-mailing family and friends, or playing cards. A favorite pastime was playing on her Nintendo, she said this helped her arthritis. “We Love You Mom and Will Miss You Dearly”.

Ila is survived by two sons, Bill (Vicky) Howell, Helper, Leslie (Gretchen) Howell, Wellington; daughter, Lori Wallace, St. George; grandchildren, Amy, Erin, Rebecca, Lindsay and Jason; and two great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Talia.

Preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Margaret Howell; son, Edward S. “Skip” Howell, Jr., five sisters and three brothers. Ila was laid to rest in the Price City Cemetery on July 20, 2007. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.

Allen S. Bills

SALT LAKE/SOLDIER SUMMT-Allen Scott Bills, age 66, passed away July 18, 2007 at home while surrounded by his family.

He was born July 14, 1941 in Martin, Utah to Tracy Scott and Genevieve Hopper Bills.
Married Sondra Christensen, February 27, 1960 in Dragerton, Utah.

Allen was a former resident of Salt Lake where he owned and operated A. & J. Furniture for many years. In 1981 he returned to Carbon County and began working for Smith Transit driving miners to Valley Camp.

Allen loved the outdoors, archery hunting, fishing, and his most memorable memories were those he shared with family in his beloved Soldier Summit.

Survived by his wife, Sondra Bills, East Carbon; daughter, Dixie (Dennis) Nichols, Price; son, Jim (Rosie) Bills, Salt Lake; 9 grandchildren and 2 ½ great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was July 23, 2007, 2:00 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price. Interment was at Cliffview Cemetery, Price.

Lynn “Brent” Wardle

PRICE – Lynn Brent Wardle, age 27, died July 17, 2007 in Huntington, Utah. He was born March 1, 1980 in Denver, Colorado to Lynn and Kim Wardle.

Brent loved to ride his Harley and four-wheeler, as well as fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends, especially with his fiancée Tara and stepson Anthony. All who knew him counted on Brent. He had a smile and laugh that we will never forget. Brent was and always will be our family’s strength. He will always be missed.

He is survived in death by his fiancée, Tara Leamaster; stepson, Anthony; father, Lynn Wardle; mother, Kim Wardle; brother, Mike Wardle; sister, Rachel Wardle; Grandmother, Collene Skalze, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Wayne and Betty Wardle; Grandfather, Fredrick Kersten; Uncle, Rod Komar; Aunt, Gail Wardle; Cousins, Sammie Mounteer, Andria Wardle, and Ted Wardle.

Graveside Services were July 20, 2007 at the Castle Dale City Cemetery. Interment will follow the Graveside Services, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

Beth M. Zupon

HELPER- Our sweet mom and gramma, Beth Mutz Zupon passed away peacefully on July 15, 2007, at the age 84.

She was born in Helper, Utah on June 27, 1923 to wonderful parents Joseph and Sarah Jane Howard Mutz.

Beth was a graduate of Carbon High School and a longtime resident of Helper where she enjoyed working at various grocery stores in Helper. Beth and Johnnie Zupon were married on June 26, 1949 and together they spent many years working together, raising their family and traveling. Dad is now packing their motor home for Bootsie’s next big adventure.

Mom lived a life of service to others and she loved her family unconditionally. In her younger years, her parents and in-laws were fortunate recipients of her generosity and many kind deeds. She held oodles of friends close to her heart and she loved gabbing on the phone, especially to her kids everyday. Mom was a splendid cook and she loved her gambling trips. Beth was an animal lover and she always spoiled her pets, especially her late Lhasa Apso, “Archie Boy”.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom was very patriotic and she enjoyed her affiliation with the American Legion Auxiliary, Carbon Salon 8 & 40, and the Spring Glen Slovenian Home.

Survived by her daughter, Deborah Zupon, Sandy; son, John B. (Dee) Zupon, Chandler, AZ; grandsons, Tyson and Trevor Noyes, both of Sandy; granddaughter, Jamie Blackmer, Chandler, AZ; special daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn (Dominic) DeRose, Centerville; their children, Jon and James DeRose, both of Farmington, Christy DeRose, Colorado Springs, CO; and grandchildren, Kylie DeRose, Syracuse; Alexus DeRose, Centerville; sister, Beverly Brinley, Kent, WA; brothers, Ronald Mutz, Helper; Marvin (Kenna) Mutz, Price.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant daughter; brother, Buster; sisters, Adaline Morrison, Margaret Taylor, and Annie Mutz.

Beth’s family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Max Morgan and the staff at Sandy Regional Care Center, especially Kerry, Juan and Esmerelda.

Graveside service was July 19, 2007 at Mt. View Cemetery in Helper.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Carbon County Humane Society.

Mike Pendergrass

PRICE- Douglas Michael (Mike) Pendergrass, age 57, passed away in St. George on July 16, 2007 from cancer.

He was born July 9, 1950 in Fresno, Calif. to Clarence and Hazel Barrington Pendergrass. His family moved to Gridley, California where he attended school.

Married Cindy Hepworth on January 6, 1968. They were married for 25 years and had three sons. They later divorced. Married Heidi Strong on June 6, 1993, later divorced. He grew up with a love of the outdoors and moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah in 1977 where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling with his family and friends. He moved to Price in 1981 and worked in the mining industry for Emery Mining and Cypress-Plateau Mining for 15 years. “Grass” as he was referred to by many of his friends was known for always having a good hunting story and his great sense of humor. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and enjoyed working with the scouts.

Survived by his mother, Hazel, Gridley, Calif.; sons, Shane (Paulette), St. George; Jason (Danielle), Sutter, Calif.; Chad (Tisa), Price; three stepsons, Doug Strong, St. George; Dave and Nathan Strong, Spanish Fork; sister, Kaye (Stan) Abshirer, Madera, CA; brother, Nick (Kathy) Pendegrass, Gridley, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jeremy, Mikka, Makenna, Chanse, and Cheramie.

Preceded in death by his father.

Funeral service was July 21, 2007 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment in the Cliffview Cemetery.

Robert L. Burnside

HUNTINGTON - Robert L. Burnside, age 66, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away July 14, 2007. He was born Nov. 26, 1940 in Huntington, Utah.

Married Caral Wayman 1959, Sealed in LDS Temple 1990. He retired from Kerr McGee Chemical Corp. He is survived by his wife Caral, son R Mike (Shela) Burnside, daughter Ronda ( Ivan) Mitchell, Mother Irene Marshall, sisters Pat Nemeyer and sister Sandra Jackson, Brothers Loren, Wayne and Jerry Marshall, 9 Grandchildren, Ariel (Brown), Corinna (Gil), Jesse, Jacob, and Aaron Burnside. Andy, Shaun, Lorissa and Alisa Mitchell and 2 Great Grandchildren, Elina and Noah Brown. He was a loving husband and a devoted father.

His greatest enjoyment in life was being with his family. He was proceeded in death by daughter Lisa, father Mike Burnside and step father Loren Marshal. Burial at Huntington City Cemetery.

Beatriz Cordova

GREEN RIVER- Our loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, “Mrs. Bea”, Beatriz Soto Cordova, age 44 passed away July 18, 2007 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

She was born August 5, 1962 in Juarez, Mexico to Donaciano and Guadalupe Rubio Soto.
Married James “Jim” Cordova April 23,1988 in Green River.

Beatriz enjoyed reading, dancing, and watching her only child the love of her life Adriana succeed in her pursuits in school, sports, and life. Beatriz also enjoyed her work as an Americorps Vista Volunteer, working with and improving lives and uniting people, especially the young children at the Community Center.

Survived by her loving husband Jim, Green River; daughter, Adriana, Green River; mother, Guadalupe Soto; brothers and sisters, Agustin, Maria, Ramon, Lorena, Eugenio, Manuel, and Claudia.

Preceded in death by her father, Donaciano Soto.

Funeral Mass, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 11 a.m., Green River High School Auditorium. Family will be at the school one hour prior to service. Committal in Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.