Greg Hill

Gregory Kent Hill 1947 ~ 2004  Our loving son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Gregory Kent Hill, age 57, passed away August 15, 2004.

Born May 21, 1947 to William J. and Jeanne Deverall Hill in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church.

Survived by his parents; daughters: Niniever Litster, and Wendy Hill; brothers, Randy, Kevin, Douglas, Jed and Russell; sister, Hollie Withers; three grandchildren. Preceded in death by sister, Heidi.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 18, 2004, 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, where friends may call Wednesday, 11-11:45 a.m. prior to service. Interment, Taylorsville Cemetery.

Peggy Brown

Peggy Brown Forgy, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away quietly August 4, 2004. She was born on July 4, 1947 the daughter of Richard Ray Brown and Geneva Faith Phillips.

Peggy grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Granger High School. She devoted most of her earlier life to raising and supporting her three children. After her children were grown, she continued to work and became a real estate agent in Utah. This led to a career as an advertising account executive that allowed her to travel extensively. Due to her career, Peggy lived in Alaska for several years before settling in Reno, Nevada in 1999. Despite the many physical challenges she endured, she continued to work and was always very thoughtful and generous with her family and friends.

Peggy was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She felt her children and her grandchildren were her greatest loves and her fun, outgoing personality will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Chris (Holly) Sundstrom of Salt Lake City, Utah; Kelli (Eric) Coughanour of Richland, Washington; Lisa (Art) Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 1p.m. at the Walnut Hills LDS Chapel located at 5938 W. 6200 S. Kearns, UT. Friends and family may visit with the family one hour prior to services. Interment Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Rd., West Jordan. Directors: Redwood Memorial Mortuary.

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Doug Paxton

Douglas Calvin Paxton A Great Dad 1947 ~ 2004  Douglas Calvin Paxton died June 1, 2004 at home from pancreatic cancer. 

He was born September 7, 1947 in Salt Lake City to Calvin Nilson Paxton and June Meyers Paxton.

Graduated from Granger High School. Attended the University of Utah where he was a member of the Men's Chorus, ROTC, and Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Doug sang with the Oratorio Society for several years and was a long time member of the Holladay Gun Club. He was a member of the LDS Church and served in the Western Canadian Mission from 1968-70. Retired U.S. Postal Service.

What Doug enjoyed most was spending time with his two sons. His hobbies included hunting, caring for pets, listening to good music and entertaining children.

Survived by his mother, June, Taylorsville; sons, Ben Eugene (Juli), Baltimore, Maryland, and John Douglas, Sandy; sister-in-law Barbara, Salt Lake City; and Luciano Catarotti (his cat). Preceded in death by his father; brother, Gary; and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 4th, at 11:00 a.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. There will be a viewing prior to services from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Taylorsville Cemetery. Donations in Doug's memory can be made to the Animal Services Central Shelter, 511 West 3900 South.  The family thanks Rocky Mountain Hospice and friends and neighbors for many kindnesses.

Published in Deseret News on June 3, 2004

Shirley Maxwell

Shirley Darlene Hansen Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother  Shirley D. Hansen passed away at her brother's home in West Valley City May 14, 2004 of a lingering illness.

She was born November 16, 1946 in Salt Lake City. She attended Granger High School and graduated in 1965. For many years she worked in restaurant management throughout the valley and the last several years she worked as Property Manager for the Bangerter Hendrickson Corporation. She was a hard worker and loved people. She always went all out in celebrating holidays and family gatherings.

She is survived by her daughters, Tonya Carter and Deborah Carter both of West Valley City; mother, Paula L. Elliott of West Valley City; sisters, Karen L. Mott of West Valley City, and Sharon Daugaard of Duchesne; brothers, Morris L. Maxwell of Reno, NV, Clair A. Farley of Dallas, Texas, and Ralph P. Maxwell of West Valley City; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her father, Morris I. Maxwell; and sister, Frances J. Nalder.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 18that 12 noon at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Rd., West Jordan. She will be dearly missed by all.

Published in Deseret News on May 16, 2004

Sally Morris

Sally Jane Morris Workman 1946 ~ 2004  Our loving wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away unexpectedly on the morning of April 12, 2004 surrounded by her family. 

She was born November 10, 1946 in Salt Lake City to Jack Boyden Morris and Frances May Nielsen. She was married May 18, 1967 in the Salt Lake Temple to Richard C. Workman. She had three children whom she loved very much and who adored her.

She was a valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings including: Women's Committee Chairman of Oakcrest LDS Girls Camp, Primary president, Stake Primary president, Stake and Ward Young Women's presidency, Ward Organist and her favorite calling as Primary Pianist. Her influence on the children and young women of the church is immeasurable. Sally will be remembered for her love of music. She was an accomplished pianist and shared this gift often. In her latest calling at Oakcrest Girls Camp, Sally influenced more than 16,000 young women in the Salt Lake Valley. Because of her selfless devotion to her family everyone was drawn to her welcoming spirit. She was the foundation of our tight knit family gatherings. Everyone loved Sally and felt at home and loved in her presence. She supported her husband through two careers as an Air Force Officer and in the family business. She traveled around the world with him and their family. Sally will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

Sally is survived by her adoring mother, Frances; loving husband of 37 years and eternal companion, Richard; forever cherished by her children, Jason (Cindy) Workman, Todd Workman, and Tanya (Jeff) Buckwalter; siblings whom she held as her closest friends, Jack (Sherron) Morris, Fred (Sue) Morris, and Susan (Keith) Nielson. She was preceded in death by her dear father Jack Morris and her darling sister, Julie (William) Nuttall.

Friends may call at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 16, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. at the Murray South Stake Center, 5738 South Fashion Blvd. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.

Published in Deseret News from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2004

Bonnie Bennett

Bonnie Bennett Wenerstrom

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Friend  Bonnie Wenerstrom found peace at last March 17, 2004 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born July 17, 1947 in Green River, Wyoming to Allen and Leona Bennett. Married Bill Wenerstrom, April 18, 1965.

She loved people and was an avid sports fan, especially BYU. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, and enjoyed helping people. She lived for her grandkids and family.

She is survived by her husband; father; children, Rhonda (Jim) Bolster, Scott (Shannon), Stephanie (Matt) Schrom; seven grandchildren and 11 brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 20th, 12:00 noon at the Mesa Park Ward, 1850 E. 8600 So. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary 6500 S. Redwood Road, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Mar. 18, 2004

Terry Brown

Terry Don Brown 3/23/47 ~ 2/24/04  Born to Donald Kenneth Brown and Jennie Ruth Watson Brown. Terry left us February 24, 2004 in his wife's arms. He faced cancer, fought the good fight and did things his way.

He proudly served his country in Vietnam. He married Jill Tennant February 3, 1979. He was an avid hunter, raised ringneck pheasants and loved the outdoors. Terry graduated from Trade Tech and became a journeyman welder.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Jill Brown; brothers, Dennis Brown and Kelly Brown; sister, Carolyn Arellano; his children: Dawn Lynn, Tiffany, Don Kenneth, Annette and Christina. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Pete Brown.

Memorial services will be held Friday, February 27, 2004, 2:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at the Hinckley Cemetery, Hinckley, Utah.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 26, 2004