Emery County Progress from Castle Dale, Utah • 16

6B Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday February 6, 2001 OBITUARIES Jera Lynn McDonald Israel HUNTINGTON Our beloved Jera Lynn McDonald Israel, age H), passed away suddenly as a result of a traffic accident on Jan. 30, 2001 She was born June 23, HIM in Price to Steven and Gayle Black McDonald. She married Seth L. Israel in Las Vegas, on June 1 0, 2000. Jera was raised in Huntington and as a 1000 graduate of Emery High School where she excelled in EB L.A., worked on the yearbook staff, became a Sterling Scholar, and was awarded a Presidential Academic Scholarship.

She also attended C.E.U. and was working toward an associate degree. She was a member of the LDS Church and enjoyed many things during her life, some of which included serving on the junior city council for Hunting-ton in 1995-90, four wheeling, soft-ball, volleyball and especially her Mustang. She was currently employed as a customer sen ice representative for Emery Telecommunications. The greatest joy in life that Jera had were the times spent together with her family.

Those times gave her great strength. She is survived by husband, Seth, Huntington; parents, Steve and Photo by Phil E. Fauver JoAnn Taylor talks with Lou Burton, aka, Jim Bridger, during the historical society meeting. Bridger visits historical society Alton Lewis Ashton PROVO -Afton Ix-vvis Ashton, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at her daughters home in Mesa, Ariz.

Alton was born on Nov. 22, 1915, in Provo, Utah, to Thomas Joseph and Ina Louisa Foote Lewis. She married her childhood sw eetheart, Jess Ashton, on May 8, 1939, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Jess and Afton made their home in Provo and raised their four children surrounded by a large and supportive extended family Jess passed away on May 4, 1909, and since that time Afton has devoted her life to building strong family ties. Afton grew up in the Provo Pleasant Mew area here she was active in 4-11 and excelled in school and student government.

After receiving a scholarship to Utah State Agricultural college and attending for a ear, she attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, returning home after a time to be close to her family Afton worked as a bookkeeper throughout her entire life working at DTR Company, Wasatch Chemical company with her husband, Wholesale Gas and P. E. Ashtons Auto Rentals. She continued working tirelessly until 78 years of age. Active in the LDS Church, she served in Primary, Mutual, and in the Relief Society7 Presidency, spending much time organizingbazaars and sewing endlessly for them.

She continued throughout the years using those talents as she sewed for her many gand-daughters. Always Lee Jernigan PRICE Hughie Lee Jernigan, age 79, died Feb. 2, 2001 at his home. He was born May 18, 1921 in Hattiesburg, to Alonza Roland and Laura Lindsey Jernigin. Married Louise Roberts, later divorced.

Married Florence Martino Christiansen Nov. 11, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nev. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Charter member of the Pipe Trades Local 57 of Salt Lake City for over 45 years.

Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, family picnics and a good barbecue. He will be dearly missed by his family and many longtime friends. Survived by wife, Florence F. Jernigan, Price; children, Ed and Ruth Jernigan, Price; Torval Christiansen Rock Springs, Vincent and Patsy Christiansen, Price; Cal and Vicki Christiansen, Price; three sisters, Daisy, Arice and Jewell; 11 grandchildren and 11 was a corn cob pipe, a bucket of witter (some would call this white porcelain bucket a "slop jar) and a dipper fordrinking Jim Bridger" was at lirst reluctant to talk to the people in the train station, bo were asking about his life on the frontier as a fur trapper. This as In-cause most of the people thought he was a teller of tall tales filled with humor.

hen Burton, aka Jim Bridger, launched into lellingof how he came west at theageof IS for adventure by signing up with a fur company, lie told ol traveling on the rivers because the mors were the roads. He described ricr 1 rax el in 1822 through 18211. Burton, from St. George, is an English teacher, an actor, a Ireelance writer and historical researcher. I lew as asked by the Humanities 'otincil to prepare a program for presentation in Cliev emu-, Wy o.

The program presented as the one he presented in Cheyenne. By PHIL E. FAUVER Special to the Progress Those who attended the I jner County Historical Sorielv meeting, presented In Lou Burton of the I'tali Humanities Council on 25. were treated with lieing able to meet Bridger" as lie boarded a train at Clievetine, to Missouri In addition to dim Bridger, people were treated to the music of the Country Bose Singers, Doris Walker, Barbara Moore, and I lelen N'eese. They saliva medley of country ballads.

ben Lou Burton put on his hat, he became Bridger, dressed in buskskin shirt, pants and moccasins Around his waist was a two-inch wide belt that carried a wampum Img filled it It possibles, a rod, white and blue betid coerod knife scabbard and hunting knife. Ilis moccasins were covered on top with red, black, liito and yellow beads. His other props, besides the hat. actively involved in her childrens lives, she served in the ITA and supported her children in their school and extra-curricular activities. She also enjoyed her association in the community ith the Culturettes.

In recent years, she spent much time compiling a life history which included not only her life story but also that of her children's. This project has left a great legacy fori her family. Afton is survived by her three daughters and one son: Geniel; (Dickson) Huntington of Castle; Dale; Janice (Frank) Gunnell of Logan; Margie (Lance) Willis of Mesa, Gary (Annette) Ashtofl of Provo, Utah; 23 34 great-grandchildren; and twq brothers, Eldon (Zelma) Lewis and Wayne (Betty) Lewis. Funeral services were held Janu-; ary 27, 2001 in the Edgemont South Stake Center in Provo. Internment-; was in the Provo City Cemetery.

great-grandchildren. Preceded ig death by parents; and brother, James Jernigan. Memorial service Wednesday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m., Mitchell Funeral, Home. Family will be at Mitchells Wednesday one half hour prior to services.

Interment, Price City Cemetery. a professor at Pima College in Ari-; zona where he taught chemistry math and electronics. He touched the lives of hundreds of students and passed his knowledge through them to the world. Frank developed! strong and lasting friendship inl eluding Ted and Sue Parker, Don Grames, Drew Marshall, Cindy and Arnie Arem, John Alley, Edna Barnett, Dora Tarango Tammy Atwood and Dr. John D.

Spikes. Survived by his super mom, Mary Rizzuto, Price; sister, Mary Ann Rizzuto, Huntington; anj brother, Tony and Trish Lake City. Preceded in death by father, Frank Rizzuto and sis! ter Debbie Rizzuto Damron-. I A special thanks to Dr. Kevin Carmichael and his great staff, Steve Mangus and Edna Barnett for their excellent and professional care.

Funeral service Friday, Feb. 9, 1 1 a.m., Mitchell Chapel. Family will be at Mitchells Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery.

Left to right: Principal Tom Baltzer, Julie Johansen, Gai LaFrentz, WAAIME president, and Christy Bingham. Gay le I hack McDonald, Hunting! on; and sister, Jade (David) Frederick, Spanish Fork. Also parents-in-laws, Timothy Lee and Mary Israel, Cleveland; grandparents, Earlene Black, Huntington; Dora McDonald, Sunnyside; Ralph and Dolly Lundy, Huntington; Gay Wilson, Carltonv ille; two nieces, many cousins, aunts and uncles and special friends. She was preceded in death by grandfathers. Grant McDonald and Roscoe Black.

Funeral services were Friday, R-b. 2, at the I luntington LDS Stake Center. Interment followed in the Huntington City Cemeteiy under the direction of I-ausett Mortuary'. a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Vigil service was Monday evening, 7 p.m., at the church in Committal service Mountain View Cemetery. Helper, under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wallace Merrion McArthur; twin brother, Claude G. McArthur; sister, Agnes Jensen; and niece, Sandra Larsen.

riends may call for a visitat ion at the Huntington LDS Stake Center Wednesday, Feb. 7, 10 to 1 1 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.. Interment, Cleveland City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary Morgan and his staff. Survived by two daughters and spouses, Irene and Russell Pelton, Salt Lake City; Sally and Richard Maryboy, Wellington; five loving grandchildren and five loving greatgrandchildren.

Preceded in death by brothers, Michael, Martin and Biddy; two sisters, Mary and Nora. Funeral service Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., at Mitchell Chapel. Family will be at Mitchells Tuesday evening 0 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to services.

Interment, Price City Cemeteiy WAAIMEs Make Donation WAAIMEs made a donation to Huntington Elementary to help assist teachers in the education of mineral science. A rock and mineral videolab along with a hardness scale was presented to the 4th grade. Elsie Bonino HELPER Elsie Rebol Bonino, age 85, passed away Feb. 2, 2001 at Castle Country Care Center in Price. She was born July 4, 1915 in Clear Creek, to John and Katie O'Grine Rebol.

Married Joe Bonino in 1949, in Price. He died Dec. 12, 1978. Member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper.

Member SNPJ Lodge 089. Elsie loved sew-ing, crocheting, working in her yard and family picnics. Survived by Stan Bonino, Helper; two sisters, one brother and their spouses, Katie (Hugh) Saccomanno, Spring Glen; John (Josie) Rebol, Spanish Fork; and Pauline (Max) Faylor, Carson City, Nev. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1 0 Cleo Johnson HUNTINGTON Our beloved Cleo McArthur Johnson, age 87, passed away Feb.

3, 2001 in Ferron. She was born Dec. 2, 1913 to Cyrus Gregg and Elmira Day McArthur. She married Marius Jacob Johnson July 15, 1939. She spent most of her life in Lawrence until 1990 w-hen she moved to Huntington to be closer to her nephew and niece.

She was a member of the LDS Church here she held many positions in the ward and stake. She received her endowments in the Manti LDS Temple. Cleo worked as a telephone operator in Price and a librarian in Hunting-ton. She loved to crochet, knit and share her beautiful handwork with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed because she was a friend to everyone.

Survivors include her husband, Marius; nephews, Valdon Dee (Monna) Jensen, Huntington; Marlin Ross (Eva) Jensen, Clearfield; sister-in-law, Faye Johansen, Price; niece, Betty (Wayne) Griffin, Roosevelt; and many cousins, nieces Sarah Frese WELLINGTON Sarah Elizabeth Gannon Frese, age 94, passed away Feb. 5, 2001 at her daughter Sallys home while surrounded by her loving family She was born April 29, 1900 in Streamstow-n, Cloonfad, Roscommon, Ireland, to Martin and Bridgete Nairy Gannon. Married Albert Fredrick Frese April 3, 1934 in New York City. He died April 16, 1978. Member of the Roman Catholic Church from the time she was a child in Ireland.

Sarah had a great love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she dedicated her life to her family She always wanted her daughters to get the education that she never had. She enjoyed knitting and loved a good cup of tea and her Max." She loved Sound of Music, Pollyanna and Sister Act. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice, especially Udella, and to Applegate Home Health, especially Karletta. Her caregivers Bernice, Wendy, Rexine, Vera, Ann, Ruth, Vange, Mrs. Cha and all those who touched her life.

Special thanks to Dr. Stoker and his staff, Cathy Elbert, at the Salt Lake Aging Services and Dr. DUP NEWS Dr. Frank Rizzuto PRICETUCSON, Ariz. Dr.

Frank Rizzuto our wonderful brother and son passed away Feb. 3, 2001. His big lovable heart burst with love. Born Sept. 20, 1943 to Frank Sr.

and Mary Konakis Rizzuto. Frank was baptized in the Catholic Church and was a former longtime resident of Price prior to moving to Tucson, Ariz. in 1972. Frank was the love of our life w'ho brought joy and shared so much love with so many. He enjoyed no greater treasure than spending time with his beautiful mom.

A special thanks to Trish and Mary Ann, for all that they did and the fine meals they made for him. Frank graduated from Carbon High School, College of Eastern Utah and completed his bachelors decree at the University of Utah. He worked very hard for four years and completed his Doctors of Philosophy in 1972 at the University of Utah and later moved to Tucson, Ariz. in 1972. He became BERNIET.

MORRIS MONUMENTS Will beat any quote in UT or CO 45 West 1st North, Price, UT Local for 22 years 637-4400 The Emery Company of the Daughters of Ctali Pioneers held it's annual Christmas party this year at the Castle Dale Senior Citizen Center. It was a big success. County DlP Officers really planned an awesome dinner and program," stated Lou Reed. Public Relations officer. It was all given on the theme My (irundmother's Apron based on a poem recited by Karen Huntsman." Evelyn Huntsman and her sister.

JoAnn Cox, entertained the crowd with a song. Everyone attending (05 in all) received a homemade apron, stitched and sewn by Lois Eckersley of Lily of the alley Camp of Elmo. She made 75 aprons in all. Everyone Joining us looked very stylish in their new aprons" said Reed. Lois was presented a gift of appreciation by Emery Company President, Karen Huntsman.

The parly was enjoved by all attending. BUNDERSON Monument Vault DISPLAY ON MAIN ST. C'Mle Dale 381-5192 or 38 1 -2379.