Pat Jensen

Patrick D. Jensen 1947 ~ 2013 Patrick Dana Jensen passed away peacefully July 23, 2013 due to liver failure. Pat was born February 12, 1947 in Long Beach, California to Fredrick Lisle and Vivian Maxine Wingo Jensen. He grew up in Kearns, Utah and graduated from Granger High School in 1965. Graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Utah State University. 

He loved sports, especially softball, in which he excelled, playing in several national tournaments and was a member of a state championship team while at USU. Pat enjoyed the outdoors and fishing with his family in Mexico and Strawberry Reservoir in Utah. He was a school teacher for several years; however, he worked in the automatic fire protection sprinkler business most of his working life. Pat was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and, after retirement, enjoyed being a temple worker at the Jordan River Temple. 

Pat is preceded in death by his father and mother. Survived by his daughter, Tiffany; brothers Fred (ReNae), Mark, Kim (Mia), Kelley (Paula), Chris (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.

Eric Muramoto

Eric Minoru Muramoto passed away fighting a brave battle against cancer on July 9, 2013. He joins his father, his mother and his son in heaven. He was 66-years old.

Eric was born July 6, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to Kate and Jack Muramoto. He was the oldest of eight children, all of whom survive - Allison, Gary, Curtis, Mark, Pam, and the twins, Jackie and Becky. He was a responsible young man, assisting his mother in raising his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Granger High School, where he played tennis competitively. After high school, he fulfilled his civic duty and joined the United States Army, serving two years in the Vietnam War. He was awarded a service accommodation medal.

In Salt Lake City he met his partner for life, Nancy Ihle. They were married July 24, 1969. This was his second marriage. He had two children, Jodie and Justin, and raised a step-daughter Sherrie, all of whom he loved deeply. His greatest joys in life were coaching his kids in sports, the outdoors and riding his motorcycle. He worked at Chevron Salt Lake Refinery for 30 years. After retiring from the refinery, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona to be with his family and accepted his dream job with Saudi Chevron. He worked in Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia for 13 years. He is remembered as happy, gentle, generous, warm, friendly, and quiet.

Eric enjoyed his life in Phoenix. He and his wife adored each other. He loved spoiling his daughter-in-law, Amie, and his granddaughters, Aubrey and Jessica. He enjoyed long bike rides with his close friend, Kirk Tinsley. He always had a camping or fishing trip planned with his son Justin and his son-in-law Marcello Caputi. He and his family lived an idyllic life. He will be missed.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on July 14, 2013

Willemina Blok

Fredrika Willemina "Willy" Blok Arganbright of Beaver Dam, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2013.

She was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on November 16, 1946. Willy and her family immigrated to America when she was the age of three, and eventually settled with her family in Granger (West Valley City), Utah. She graduated from Granger High, and attended the University of Utah where she met her best friend and future husband William John Arganbright. They were married on December 30, 1968. 

For 22 years they resided and raised their family in West Jordan, Utah. Willy worked for American Express for 19 of those years as a customer service rep. After retirement they moved to Beaver Dam, AZ. She loved traveling and being with her lifelong good friends. Her cabin in the mountains near Cedar City was a peaceful fun gathering place for all her friends and family. Willy has five wonderful grandchildren. She enjoyed all the fun and love they brought her.

Willy is survived by: her Husband (Bill); Son Donald (Don) and wife Sharon; and Daughter Katherine (Kathy) and Husband Bryan Hale; her brother, Johan Blok, and wife Regina.  Willy was preceded in death by her parents Len and Johanna Blok.

The family will have a remembrance gathering at a future date in May, for more info please contact the family at: williamarganbright@gmail.com

In lieu of flowers any and all gifts to the Cancer Center at the Dixie Health Care Foundation would be appreciated. http://dixie.giftlegacy.com/

Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.CremationCenterSU.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on May 1, 2013

Tony Kidder

Tony Edward Kidder, 66, passed away on April 21, 2013 at his home in Kearns, Utah. He was born on March 21, 1947 in Park City, Utah to Edward William and Betty Loraine Vidic Kidder. 

Tony married Denise Peterson in Elko, Nevada on October 8, 1989. 

He served as a United States Marine in the Vietnam War. 

Survived by his wife, Denise; children, Johnny, Shad, Joey, Cody, Billy and Julie; two grandchildren; siblings, Tom, Tim, Robin, Ronica and Roberta. Preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah.

Bill Corpron

Dec. 6, 1946 - Feb. 3, 2013

"Bill" was the oldest son born to Edward and Ruby Corpron. He was born in Michigan and moved with his family to Utah at a young age. His desire to serve others led him to become a Firefighter and an EMT. He worked for Salt Lake County Fire and then retired after more than twenty years. After retirement he worked in Couer d' Alene, Idaho until his death.

Dad loved a good deal and always bought in bulk. He loved athletics, photography, and nature. He had an infectious laugh. He was a man with strong work ethic and everyone around him enjoyed his company. He loved movies and working on new projects. Up until the day he passed he loved riding bikes through the mountains of Idaho.

His children have found success following his work ethic for which we are grateful. We miss you and love you Dad!

He is survived by his five children,11 grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South in Sandy. Viewings will be held on Friday evening from 6-8pm and one hour prior to the services. Online condolences welcomed at www.larkincares.com.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 7, 2013