Thursday, March 14, 2024

KLINTON MILES DRAPER ~~~ KILLED IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT

 

 


Klinton Miles Draper

August 22, 1981 — March 6, 2024

Fairview

Our beloved father, brother, son, and friend, Klinton Miles Draper, 42, passed away on March 6, 2024, in a tragic car accident.

Klint was born to Douglas Draper and Shauna Hepworth on August 22, 1981, in Mount Pleasant Utah, the second of 4 children. He was raised in Mount Pleasant where he had many friends and acquaintances throughout his life. Klint had a ‘big’ personality and had a unique ability to draw others to him. He was friendly with all he met and had an amazing ability to keep those around him entertained. Klint was a graduate of North Sanpete High School where he graduated with honors. He then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Bucharest, Romania where he learned to love the people there. Klint was always excited to meet Romanians close to home and practice the language.

Klint attended Snow College in Ephraim, UT where he met Donna Shakespear. They were married in the Manti temple on December 19th, 2003, where they were sealed for time and all eternity. Over the years they welcomed many children; Kalie Dawn (17), Benjamin Miles (16), Carter Kelly (12), Brett Thomas (9), and Wesley Leo (5). He was also the father of three angel babies. Klint was so proud of his kids and loved them more than anything. They brought him so much joy. Klint especially loved holding and snuggling his little babies. He would often be found on the couch after work snuggling the youngest.

While raising children, Klint continued his education and received his master’s in business administration from Western Governors University in 2013. He spent his professional career at Wolverine Fuels working in finance and logistics. He worked hard to advance and was always a good provider for his family.

Klint was very intelligent. He loved to read, research, and learn all he could about any subject that interested him. This was a blessing in his life professionally, socially, and with his family. Klint also loved to travel and explore new places, hike in the mountains around his home, and spend time with family.

Klint will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his 5 children, Parents; Douglas Draper, Mount Pleasant, Shauna (Terry) Hepworth, Mount Pleasant, Siblings; Kristy (David) Mayo, Mount Pleasant, Kimberlie Draper, Wales; and the mother of his children, Donna Draper, Washington, UT

Preceded in death by his brother Kyle Draper and grandparents.

Viewing and Funeral services will be held at the Mount Pleasant North Stake Center (461 N 300 W) viewing Friday March 15, 2024, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Saturday March 16, 2024 from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm prior to 1:00 pm funeral service. Interment will be held in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

 

 One of my favorite teachers.  Dearly loved by all. 

 

Mrs. Alta Stansfield Jensen Stewart, 66, Mount Pleasant, died Saturday in a Mount Pleasant Hospital from complications following pneumonia.

Born Feb. 3, 1898, in Mount Pleasant, to Fred and Mary (Molly) Carter Stansfield. Taught school in Carbon County two years before marriage Feb 3, 1920, to Edgar S. Jensen; later solemnized, Manti Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He died Feb 1, 1952. Married Ora L. Stewart Aug. 16, 1961. Taught school, Spring City and Mount Pleasant 15 years. Member State Primary Board, Stake Singing Mothers, and formerly primary counselor and president North LDS Ward, Mount Pleasant, and president Young Women's Mutual Improvement Assn.

Survivors; husband, Mount Pleasant; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Donna) Johnson, Salt Lake City,

 and Mrs. Orson (Wilma) Miner, Fairview; 

stepchildren, Leo L. Stewart, San Jose, Calif.; 

James E. Stewart, Orem,

 and and Mrs. Robert (ReNee) Sanders, Salt Lake City; 

brothers, Leland and Yale, Palo Alto, Calif.; 

Wayne, Mount Pleasant; 

Russell, Springville; 

Mac and Earl, Salt Lake City;

 sisters, Mrs. Hilden, (Roma) Tucker, Fairview; 

Mrs. Venetta Orrock, Palo Alto, 

and Mrs. Earl (Margaret) Elliott, Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren. Salt Lake Tribune April 19, 1965

 

 



Friday, January 5, 2024

Nina Katherine Johnson

 


Nina

Nina Katherine Johnson 94, of Mount Pleasant UT, passed away peacefully February 15, 2016 in Murray, UT. She was born October 23, 1921 in Charleston, UT to John Waldemar & Lucy May Wood Johnson. She married John Loftin Johnson on May 14, 1941 in the Manti LDS Temple. He passed away in 1985. Nina, a unique name for a unique lady.
 Grandma loved recalling that when her parents were asked why they chose her name they told her she was the ninth daughter so they numbered her. 
Nina was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved the Lord with all her heart and spent her life in service of him and all those around her. She served in many roles in the church, some of her favorites were nursery, the blood drive and anything service related. She loved temple work and spent many hours doing the work of our Lord. She was an amazing, strong example of never-ending faith in the gospel. For those that were closest to Nina, she was known as Grandma J. She was adventurous and spicy and was always up for doing something fun. She took her last roller coaster ride at Lagoon at the age of 89 and even took a ride on the Alpine coaster. She ended up being a tiny little lady but boy was she strong. She never ceased to amaze people with her uncanny ability to show off her incredible set of exercises and dance moves. It isn’t too often you witness a woman of her age who can still lay on her back and touch her toes to the ground above her head. Her passion for health and well being was undeniable. She made sure to share her secrets of a healthy long life with everyone she met. You gotta get get the blood flowin up to the heart! If you stop moving you die! Grandma J learned a bit about massage therapy and loved giving a good rub down. Nina loved children and called them her golden hobby. She never passed up an opportunity to get down on the floor and play with the kids. Nina’s memory was astounding. She knew the birth, death and marriage dates of everyone she ever knew, it seemed. Nina was an amazing story teller. She had a series of stories most of us have heard a time to two (or 100+) about her life and all her experiences. Nina wasn’t always the easiest person to get along with. She was stubborn and hard headed at times and very set in her ways. She was determined to do things as she saw fit and lived that way right up until the end.
 Despite her stubborn ways she was kind, loving and thoughtful. She was a true angel and was adored by many. We will truly miss her but know she was met with an army of angels that welcomed her home. She ain’t gonna die to please ya!!! Survived by her children, Carol (Ed) Anderson; Boyd (Shauna) Johnson; Pearl May (late Stephen D.) Robinson; Lora (Dave) Hamilton. Preceded in death by her parents, John Waldemar and Lucy May Wood Johnson; husband, John Loftin Johnson; siblings, Electa Lucy Caldwell, Velma May VanBlairicon, Leona Amy Nielson, Viola Ruby Lyon, John Willard Johnson, Melvin LeRoy Johnson, Margaret Violet Johnson, Cora Blanch Van Blairicon, Nora Ellen Hill, Erma Beth Anderson, Edward Lyon Johnson, Duane Arlo Johnson; sons, Wayne Lee Johnson and Dean Johnson; granddaughter, Wendy Kay Johnson Keisel; son-in–law, Stephen D Robinson. Funeral services will be held Monday February 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mount Pleasant 5th Ward Chapel.  


Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Rebecca Knell Stum

 

 

Rebecca Knell Stum

December 21, 1955 — December 18, 2023

Mt. Pleasant

 

Rebecca Knell Stum, age 67, passed away on December 18, 2023.

Rebecca was born in Salt Lake City, UT, and raised in Provo by Lee and Jewell Knell. Rebecca married Richard Stum of Provo, UT on April 26, 1977. She is survived by her husband Richard Stum and her five children: Alexander Stum (Marci), Hannah Stoehr (Tyler), Jennie Sleight (Grant), Rosemary Stum, and Levi Stum (Madison).

She was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and was faithful to her religious responsibilities. She adored teaching many students over almost 20 years at Moroni Elementary. She raised her five children to adulthood, starting in California, to Colorado, and finally in Utah. She was the grandmother to 12 grandchildren.

Rebecca recently had a knee replacement and one month later passed from an unexpected medical complication.

A viewing was held on December 23, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 S State St, Mt Pleasant, UT 84647). Services for Rebecca Stum will be held afterward, at 10:00 AM at the same location. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Hills in (4800 E Lawn Dr, Provo, Utah 84604)

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Linda Aiken Allred

 

 

Linda A Allred

March 7, 1940 — December 21, 2023

Ephraim / Mt. Pleasant

Linda Aiken Allred

After being without the love of her life for the past 10 years, Linda Aiken Allred passed away quietly on December 21, 2023. Linda was born on March 7, 1940, in Spring City. She was the second of four daughters (affectionately known as the “Aiken Girls”) born to Archibald Quince and Irene Tolley Aiken.

Linda contracted polio when she was five years old. She had polio in one leg and her voice box. Because her mother took such good care of her, Linda was able to recover without the anticipated damaging side effects.

Linda attended kindergarten through 9th grade in Spring City. Later she graduated from North Sanpete High School with honors. Linda actively participated in many clubs and organizations throughout her education. She attended Snow College and received her Associate of Science degree. Linda went on to graduate from Utah State University in 1962 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Child Development.

Linda married her sweetheart Osral Allred on July 21, 1962, in the Manti LDS Temple. She commented that Osral had all the traits she wanted in a husband except he didn’t have hair. She said, “I couldn’t have found a better person for me.” They were blessed to have six children, Bobette (Shawn) Lindow and Stacey (Dan) Rasmussen both Spring City; Mark (Lorrina) Allred, Woods Cross; Trudy (Creig) Cox, Orangeville; Paul (Laura) Allred and Scott (Teresa) Allred both Spring City. She had a great love and concern for all her children, her 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Linda served in many callings within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She took each calling seriously and strove to emulate the Savior in all she did. It was important to her to share the gospel. Linda used every opportunity she had to share her testimony with others. In 2002, Osral and Linda were privileged to serve a Mission to Bergen, Norway. Upon their return, she became a temple worker in the Manti Temple serving there for almost 10 years.

It was very important to Linda to be home to raise her family. After the children were older, she returned to the classroom. She taught half day 5th grade and half day special education. Linda worked hard to prepare lessons and activities that would engage and help students learn. Linda taught at Spring City Elementary for 21 years. She later traveled extensively with Osral as he taught workshops and took pictures of good subject matter to paint. 

Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Osral Boyd Allred; father, Archibald Quince Aiken; mother, Irene Tolley Aiken; sisters Annette Aiken Sears and Dorothy Aiken Cook; and grandchildren, Jeremy Cox and Brooklyne Allred.

The Allred family would like to thank the caregivers at Golden Skyline Assisted Living in Ephraim and Good Life Senior Living in Mt. Pleasant for their tireless dedication and attention provided in Linda’s behalf. In addition, the family would like to thank friends and neighbors for their expressions of kindness and support for Linda.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Historic Spring City Chapel. Viewings will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. before services, both at the church. The interment will be at the Spring City Cemetery.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Jake Lynn Stallings ~~~ Very Popular Young Man

 

 







Jake Lynn Stallings

June 14, 1981 — November 21, 2023

Pleasant View, UT

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jake Lynn Stallings, 42, who fought a brave and valiant battle against cancer. Jake, born on June 14, 1981, in LaGrande Oregon to Kevin & Debbie Stallings of Mt. Pleasant, UT. He  returned home to our Heavenly Father on November 21, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Throughout his life, Jake exemplified resilience and determination qualities that shone even brighter in the face of his disabilities. His unwavering spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. As a devoted husband, father, son and uncle. Jake's love and strength created a bond that will endure forever in the hearts of his family.

Early in his life, he was privileged to be the ambassador for the March of Dimes to fight against birth defects. Jake attended schools in Payson and Mt. Pleasant , and graduated  From North Sanpete High School in 1999. Jake had a deep and devoted love for music, and later in life, he shared that love to his students as a guitar teacher. He enjoyed all sports, loved hunting deer and roping on horse back with his family. Most of all Jake loved spending time with Nieces and nephews and all of his family.  He married the love of his life Lisa on October 14, 2017. Later they were sealed in the Provo City Center temple for time and all eternity on February 29, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Lisa, Pleasant View, UT. Son Tyler Fly, Nashville TN. His parents Kevin and Debbie Stallings, Mt. Pleasant UT. His brother Chet (Julia) Ft. Green UT. Jill Dimmick (Zac) Mt. Pleasant. Ali Ludvigson (Logan), Fairview UT.
His Nephews Keldon, Wayce, Tysen, Kole, Cray, Waylon, Wells. His nieces, Jaycee, Alissa, Kadie, Ava. He is preceded in Death by son Alex Fly, Grandparents Elden and LaRae Stallings, Lynn Beagley, Ralph and Ellen Steadman, and Aunt Mitzie, and Uncle Kelly Stallings.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 South State St.) Viewings will be held Monday, November 27, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services both at the church.  

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Bonnie Jo Simons ~~~ A Kind and Gernerous Person

 












October 29, 1934 — October 30, 2023

St. George/Mt. Pleasant

Bonnie Jo Simons, 89 of St. George, Utah, passed away October 30, 2023 in Mt. Pleasant, UT.  Born October 29, 1934 to John Laritz & Sarah Myrle Casper Jacobson in Park City, Utah. Married Orval Frances Simons December 16, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple.  

Bonnie was a Kind generous person.   She made friends wherever she went.   Bonnie was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   She loved the time she spent serving in the Manti and St. George Temples. 

She loved to sew and always had a quilt on the frames to tie.   She belonged to the Laicos Club for over 40 years.   She had many jobs over the years but her greatest joy came from serving her friends and family. After Orval passed away Bonnie moved to St. George and made so many new friends that became her family.   They loved getting together to ride 4 wheelers in the desert, playing cards and just laughing and having fun.   She was a loving and kind neighbor and friend and will be missed by many.

Bonnie is survived by her two children, Clair (Julie) Simons,  Karen Harris; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Orval; siblings, Hal Jacobson, Dee Jacobson, Max Jacobson; grandsons Justin Simons and Branden Aiken. 

Funeral services were held Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant 3rd Ward Chapel (295 S. State St.), with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Barbara Hansen Strate

 

 




Barbara Hansen Strate

November 20, 1946 — October 6, 2023

11/20/1946 ~ 10/6/2023

 

Barbara Hansen Strate of Spring City, Utah passed away at the age of 76, on Friday, October 6th in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah on November 20, 1946, to Willard G. and Bernice Baxter Hansen, Barbara was the third of four children and was the only daughter. Growing up in the small town of Spring City, Utah, she spent her days raising and riding horses alongside her dad, adoring baby dolls, and cruising around in her brother’s hot rod. She graduated from North Sanpete High School with the class of 1965. She was married to Stephen H. Strate in the Manti Temple on July 1, 1966, and later divorced. Together they were the proud parents of four children, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren with one more on the way.

Barbara was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and worked at the Manti Temple for twenty years, before retiring in 2013. She served faithfully in her callings and was the first to show selfless love to anyone and everyone she knew. Barb was always the first to offer a helping hand and give her time and possessions to those in need.

Her selfless nature was never more apparent than when she was with her family. She fiercely loved children, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She dedicated her life to her family and there was never a game, barrel race, or activity for any of her grandkids that you couldn’t find her at. When she wasn’t with her family, you could catch her out to lunch with her friends, on a ride up the mountains, driving around her hometown of Spring City, and watching the horses out at the pasture.

Regardless of her life circumstances, she could always count on her favorite men, George Strait her “boyfriend” and John Wayne her “husband” to bring a smile to her face. Her ability to find the brightest parts of life is what made her personality so infectious.

Her close bond with her brothers is something she carried with her for her entire life. You could catch her out on the porch chatting or watching The Price is Right with one of them on any given day. When she wasn’t surrounded by friends and family, you could be sure her furry friend and closest companion, her dog Sadie, was always close by.

Barbara was a light to all those who knew her, and the warmth of her house was unmatched. The saying “there’s no place like home except grandma’s house” was a feeling in the most real sense in her home. There truly was no place more special than Barbara’s home and the love she showed to everyone who entered it.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Bernice; her brother, Howard Hansen; and her grandson, Dawson McKinley Strate. She is survived by her children Angela (Larry) Christiansen, Delynn (Tammy) Strate, Amberlee Memmott, Devin (Amy) Strate; grandchildren Ashlee (Dellan), Kyle (Haley), McKade, Tiana (Joey), Kierstyn, Darian, Hailee, Kodi; great-grandchildren Ember, Emree, Sylvie, Jaxxon, Hastings, Lachlan; Brothers Vanoy (Evon) Hansen, Richard (Karen) Hansen, and many nieces and nephews.