UTAH OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included
are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a
spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date
of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we published the obituary in
AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) usually adds
notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship
of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. However, in the interest of
making the obituaries available online, we did not add notes to most of these Utah
obituaries. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated),
the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also
included on the AAFA Member
Memorials web page and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you
have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it
with us!
Date posted: 6 AUGUST 2009
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ALICE MILLER ALFORD
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Friday, 16 December 2005
OGDEN—Alice Miller Alford, 72, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005,
at her home.
She was born April 10, 1933, in Detroit,
Michigan, a daughter of Edward James and Ruth Collins Miller. She married Harold
L. Alford on March 24, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan. They moved to Ogden in
1975. She had been employed as an executive assistant at Williams Research Co.,
worked for Ogden City Corp., and secretary at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She
also enjoyed working many years at the Chancellory in Salt Lake City and the
Utah League of Cities and Towns.
Alice was a member of the Elks Lodge Auxiliary.
She enjoyed trips to Pangquitch Lake fishing with her husband and was an avid
sports fan especially of the Detroit Lions
She will be remembered for her strong will,
passion for helping others and working with the church. She was loved by all
and will be greatly missed.
Surviving is her husband Harold, two step-sons
and one step-daughter, Gregg L. (Valeri) Alford, Clayton, Calif.; Mark R.
Alford, Ogden; and Tammy (Wayne) Klein, Cordelia, Calif.; six grandchildren and
one great-grandchild; two nieces, Mary Okar and Ruth Reirhart, and two nephews.
Memorial Mass will be held Friday, Dec. 16,
2005, at 4 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 514 24th St., as per her
request she was cremated.
Entombment in the Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd Columbarium.... Funeral directors, Larkin & Sons Mortuary.
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ANNE ELIZABETH ANDERSEN PEDERSEN ALVORD
[A nearly
identical article was published on the same day in the Deseret News.]
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Tuesday, 27 October 1992
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
Anne Elizabeth Andersen Pedersen Alvord, 79,
died Saturday, October 24, 1992 at her home in Salt Lake City.
She was born August 7, 1913 in Salt Lake City, a
daughter of Anton C. and Hildur E. Erickson Andersen. She married George L. Pedersen
in 1931 in Salt Lake City; he later died. She married Vern G. Alvord in
April of 1949 in Marysville, Utah; he later died. She was raised and educated
and lived most of her life in Salt Lake City except for approximately 20 years
when she lived in Ogden. She attended Irving Junior High and Henagars Business
College. Although she was not affiliated with any religion, she believed in God
and was anxious to meet her family in the hereafter.
She worked many years for Bradshaw Auto Pars as
a bookkeeper. In her younger days, she played the violin with the Salt Lake
Symphony.
Surviving are two daughters, Lavon A. Larsen,,
Salt Lake City; Dr. Nancy P. and Bob Lunnen, Sandy; 15 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; also two sisters, Evelyn
and Paul Phillips and Violet Newton, all of Salt Lake City.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, one
great-grandson and her son-in-law, Ted Larsen.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside
Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the North Ogden Cemetery. Friends may call at Lindquist’s
North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 No. Washington Blvd., Wednesday from 12-12:45 p.m.
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ARLENE SKEEN ALVORD
Photo
from Lindquist Mortuaries
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, UT—Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Arlene Skeen Alvord 1919–2009
Our loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend returned home to our
Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Arlene was born October 4, 1919 to
Blaine and Irene Maw Skeen in Plain City, Utah. She graduated from Weber County
High School and Seminary. Arlene married Paul Edmond Alvord on November
24, 1937 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and was blessed with three children.
During their marriage they lived in Plain City, North Ogden, Okinawa, Warner
Robbins, Georgia, Logan, and South Jordan, Utah. She established committed life
time friendships, she also created beautiful homes. Arlene's life has been one
of service. She was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She cherished her many callings in the Primary, Sunday
School and Relief Society. She helped to organize the first Primary held for
Oriental children in the Far East in 1968 while living in Okinawa. She
faithfully performed her duties answering the telephone at the Jordan River
Temple until she was 85 years young. She enjoyed the many years she served as a
volunteer at the Logan Regional Hospital, also serving as President of the
Volunteer Auxiliary. In 1996 she received the "Utah Volunteer of the
Year" Award from the Utah Association of Health Providers. She supported
children through many years of service in the PTA Organization.
Survived by three children Karen Hill Allred
(Gary), Scott Alvord (Jackie), Ross Alvord (Shelley); nine grandchildren, 14
great-grand-children and one great-great- granddaughter, all of whom she loved
and took an ongoing interest in making their lives special. She is also
survived by sisters Beth Bitton, Beverly Pledger, sister-in-law Lorna Skeen and
brothers Ronald Skeen (Shirley) and Garry Skeen (Sherrille), brother-in-law Ray
Alvord (Bonnie) and sister-in-law Zelma Alvord . Arlene was preceded in death
by her husband Paul, her parents, sister Barbara, brother Lyman,
brother-in-laws, Raymond Bitton, Robert Pledger and son-in-law Jack Hill.
The family wishes to express thanks to
Intermountain Medical Staff and VistaCare.
Viewing will be held Friday, June 5, 2009, at
the South Jordan River Ridge Chapel, adjacent to the Jordan River Temple, 10200
S. 1300 W. from 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June
6, 2009 at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 N. Washington Blvd., where
friends may call from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment Ben
Lomond/North Ogden Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Paul Edmond
Alvord, in this compilation.
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AUDREY LAVELL ALFORD DUNN MANNING YOUNG
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 19 March 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
The graveside service will be held March 20 for
Audrey LaVell Alford Young of Vernal, [Uintah Co.] Utah, formerly of Eugene,
who died March 14 at age 83. Her family did not disclose the cause of death.
Young was born Dec. 9, 1913, in Coburg [Lane
Co., OR] to Clarence and Lela Dimmick Alford. She married Ned Young in Eugene
on July 12, 1958. He died in 1980. A receptionist and beautician, Audrey Young
worked many years at Anderson Funeral Home and at Poole- Larsen Funeral Home in
Eugene. She was a member of Uintah Historical Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Maureen Spencer of
Vernal; three stepsons, Virgil of Oakland, Ore., Ernie of West Springfield,
Mass., and Donald of Eugene; 13 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held in Vernal. Thursday’s
service is at 10 a.m. at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Thomson’s Vernal
Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: Both Gil Alford and Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001,
corresponded with Audrey. She was most helpful in providing Alford info for her
family. She is the daughter of James Clarence Alford, b. 1885 OR. He was the
son of Thomas E. Alford, b 1853 OR; son of Russell Alford, b 1824 TN; son of
Thomas Alford, b 1802 VA. Prior to her marriage to Ned Young she was married to
(1) Curtis Dunn and (2) Walter Manning Apr 1950.
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BESSIE PAULINE “POLLY” HALFORD MADDOX SPANOS
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, OK—Thursday, 6 January 2005
[An
identical article was published in the San Mateo County (CA) Times on the same day.]
Bessie Pauline Halford Spanos passed away
December 31, 2004 at the age of 86 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Polly was born April 11, 1918 to James Newton
Halford and Jettie Jewel Halford in Sayre, Oklahoma. She was married to James
Maddox, later divorced. Married Thomas Sam Spanos he passed away in 1995. Polly
lived in both Phoenix, AZ and San Mateo, CA for many years before moving to
Utah. She retired from JC Penney Co. after 13 years of service achieving head
sales clerk. She sold Avon products for over 20 years most of those being after
retirement.
Polly is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Maddox
Quick (Cam) of Statesboro, GA; son, Ricky Sam Spanos (Sherry) of Paradise, CA;
daughter, MeLissa Kay Lampert (Lance) of Murray, UT.; 8 grandchildren Michael
Quick, Orlando, FL; MeShelle Quick Ensley (Mark), Fond du Lac, WI; DeAnn Maher
(Jim), Atlanta, GA; Steven Anderson, Military; Nicholas Spanos, San Diego, CA;
Mathew Spanos, Paridise, CA; Devin Lampert, Murray, UT; Kiera Lampert, Murray,
UT; and 4 great grandchildren; Amy Quick, Atlanta, GA; Jennifer Ensley, Fond du
Lac, WI; Carrie Ensley, Fond du Lac, WI; Christina Maher, Atlanta, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, sister and 1 grandchild.
Funeral Services will be held Friday January 7,
2005 2:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. So. Jordan Pkwy., South
Jordan, UT 84095.... Interment- Wasatch Lawn Riverton.
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CONNER DANIEL ALVORD
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Saturday, 23 December 2006
SALT LAKE CITY—Conner Daniel Alvord, 23 months old, died
Thursday, December 21, 2006, from complications following a long illness.
Conner was born January 1, 2005, in Ogden, a son
of Ben Palmer and Tami Librandi Alvord. He spent his life at home in Ogden and
at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Nothing made Conner more happy than his slinky,
his binky, and his family. Nothing made them happier than to see his beautiful
smile. He also had a wonderful family at Primary Children’s who cared for him
like he was their own.
Surviving are his parents and his brother,
Dallas....
Funeral services will be held today in Ogden for
friends and family members. Funeral Directors, Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.
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CORA NELL MITCHELL ALFORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Sunday, 11 November 2007
Cora Nell Mitchell Alford Mother Our beloved
mother, grandmother, sister passed from this life on Wednesday, November 7th
2007 after a valiant three year struggle with renal disease.
Mom spent much of her life traveling and living
in the western United States. She returned home to Utah in 1972.
Mom was a talented seamstress; she loved to
garden and her home was always filled with plants and the smell of freshly
baked bread. She spent her life loving and serving all those with whom she came
in contact. She had little of the things of this world, but would gladly give
you all she had. Mom was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints....
Cora Nell is survived by three daughters Carole
(Greg) Hale, Karen (Richard) Sorenson, and Marianne (Tyler) Lewis; 10 grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren; siblings Art (Vara) Mitchell, Carl Mitchell, Grant
(Cecie) Mitchell, Meda Giovannoni, and Howard (Sherry) Mitchell.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in
the Herriman 1st Ward 12791 So. 6000 W. where friends may call an hour prior.
Funeral directors Broomhead Funeral Home.
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DAVID EDMUND HALFORD
Photo
from Murray City Cemetery, Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—3 September 2004
David passed away Sept. 1, 2004 after a ten-year
courageous battle with CLL leukemia.
Born to Charles William and Lillian Hanore Walsh
Halford on Sept. 26, 1930. David was one of 12 children.
David served two years in the Army and completed
an LDS mission. He was a resilient business man who lived for tomorrow and
loved his family. He will be remembered for his big heart and his sense of
humor that he shared with everyone.
He always had a "story.” He is survived by
his loving wife, Judy and children, Darren (Rachel), Shawna (Roger) Cox, Jolene
(Richard) Borell, and Charles William. Also survived by his first wife, Dorene
Huber, and their children, Ryan (LuAnn), Lisa (Darrell) Evans, Eric (Chris) and
Curtis. He was the proud Grandpa of Jacob, Rebecca, Zachary, Jaron, Amy,
Veronica, Sarah, Aubrey, Taylor, Whitney, Kimberlin, Alexis (Lexi), R.J. and
Alyssa (Aly). He is also survived by siblings, Kennith, Roy (Leola), Dora (Joe)
Plant, and Richard (Kathy). Those who have gone on before and will be greeting
him on the other side are his parents, Charles and Lillian Halford , and
siblings, Horace, Lawrence, Lillian, Charles, John, Lucille and Violet.
The family wishes to thank Dr. DiFiore and his
staff at Utah Cancer Specialists for their loving care and the many friends and
family who offered love, support, and prayers during a difficult time.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 4, 2004 at the Meadowbrook 2nd Ward, 1250 W. 4375 S. (Atherton Dr.)
Friends may call Friday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S.
State St., and Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. Interment
Murray City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer
Society in David 's name.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings John Walsh
Halford and Marguarite “Lucille” Halford Riggs Knight in this compilation.
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DONALD LEE ALVORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Thursday, 4 October 2001
Donald Lee Alvord, age 89, passed away Sunday
September 30, 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Donald was born July 29, 1912 in Maricopa [Kern
Co.], CA to Raiffe and Lena Alvord. He served in the US Army, 1946-47. He
worked for the US Navy at North Island for 36 years.
He is survived by his three children, Virginia
(Callison) New Smyrna Beach, FL; Nancy (Lindsey) Salt Lake City, UT; David,
Mercer Island, WA; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and a
great-great-granddaughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates
of Donald L. Alvord (SS# issued in CA).
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DORIS REARDON HALFORD COVERT
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Monday, 6 December 2004
Doris Reardon Halford Covert passed from this
earth on November 10, 2004 at the age of 91. She was a daughter of Harriet
Greenwell Reardon and James Reardon.
She was born in Ogden, Utah on May 19, 1913 and
graduated from Ogden High School in 1931. She married Joseph Halford in 1932.
They were later divorced. They had one son, Ward Halford who resides in
Puyallup, Washington. She worked at First Security Bank in Ogden for a number
of years until she met and married Colonel George Covert in Ogden. They moved
to Newport News, Virginia, where he served with the Army.
George, her two sisters, Helen Reardon Moesinger
and Erma Reardon Vandenakker, and her mother and father preceded her in death.
Survivors are her son Ward Halford, Darren Halford, a grandson, two nieces,
Carol Vandenakker, Ogden, Utah and Helen Moesinger Thomas, St. George, Utah,
and a nephew, Cliff Moesinger, Springville, Utah.
She was very talented with a pair of knitting
needles and made exquisite, complicated sweaters. She had many dear friends in
the Newport News area and in earlier years kept busy with military wives
auxiliaries which she enjoyed very much. Many of her friends have expressed
their love for her and stated what a lady she was. She will be greatly missed
by those she is leaving behind.
Interment in the Ogden City Cemetery.
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DOROTHEA MAW ALVORD DEYOUNG
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Dorothea Maw Alvord DeYoung
1912–2009
OGDEN—Our mother was born July 12, 1912, in Plain City, Utah
to John Maw and Annie C. Polson Maw. She passed away peacefully on Valentine's
Day.
She married Vern G. Alvord on December 22, 1939,
they later divorced. In June of 1950 she married Lionel DeYoung, they later
divorced.
Dorothea taught school in Weber County schools
for 40 years, and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was active in the LDS
Church where she served two short term missions and worked in the Ogden Temple.
Dorothea also loved working as a volunteer at McKay Dee hospital for many
years.
She is survived by two daughters, Luanne Walters
and Karla Shelton and one son, Devern (Pam) Alvord. Her Step-children were very
important in her life, Sam (Sandra) DeYoung and Carol (Joe) Todeschi. She is
loved by 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Dorothea was preceded in death by her son, John
Alvord, son-in-law, Don Walters, granddaughter, Amy Alvord and two
great-grandsons.
The family will never be able to express our
appreciation to the staff of Legacy House, and Legacy Hospice for the loving
care and kindness they all gave her.
We will be celebrating her life at funeral
services to be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist
Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.
Friends and family may call Wednesday from 9:45
to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Plain City Cemetery. Send condolences
to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.
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E. DEAN ALVORD
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Sunday, 7 March 1999
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
friend, returned to our Father in Heaven on Friday, March 5, 1999. He was
greatly loved and taught his family the true meaning of strength and courage.
E. Dean Alvord was born February 17, 1927, to
Earl and Ida Alvord in Ogden, Utah. He married Monty Jean Brown on November 16,
1948; later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Dean served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II, and worked for Mountain Fuel for 30 years. His pride and
joy were his five children. He truly loved and enjoyed his 15 grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. He was an active member of the LDS church and served
in many capacities. Dean was an honest and generous man. A silent, gentle giant
with a sense of humor to match and was a perfect example of charity.
He is survived by his wife, Monty; children,
Jean (Ken) Corey, Chris (Dan) Spendlove, Bruce (Kollett) Alvord, Becky (David)
Norton, Kelly (Amy) Alvord; four brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 9th, 12
noon, at the Valley Park 2nd Ward, 5233 So. 3200 W., Taylorsville. Family and
friends may call Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600
South 1700 East, Sandy, and Tuesday at the ward from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to
services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
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EVA LOUISE HAYES HALFORD ARRINGTON
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Eva Louise Halford Arrington
1916–2008
Our beloved 92 year old mother, grandmother,
friend and benevolent servant of the Lord, passed through the veil Dec. 6, 2008
in Bountiful, Utah after a long and valiant life.
This gracious lady with an abundant faith and
love for everyone was born January 22, 1916, in the home of her parents Ernest
Abraham Hayes and Francis Adeline Harrison, in Bountiful, Utah. Her loved first
husband Charles William Halford , Jr., preceded her in death on November
19, 1976 after 42 years of marriage. They were sealed on September 12, 1955 in
the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Eva married her second sweetheart Edward T.
Arrington for time on September 20, 1980 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Eva was an inspiration to everyone. She
attracted friends and influenced all who came to know her. She served the Lord
her entire life, which began on a farm on the Bountiful east bench. There she
learned discipline, hard work and a love for mother earth while she helped in
the families; gardens, fields and orchards. She devoted her life to her
children, giving needed council while always setting an example of Christ like
patience and love. Eva was the Lord's disciple, serving in many capacities in
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After Charles death, she
served in the Louisiana, Mississippi mission, and later served a two-year
mission with her husband Edward in the St. George Temple. She loved the arts
and participated in theater both as actor and director. She was an avid reader,
enjoying fiction and religious authors.
She is survived by her children: Gene (Reta) Halford
, Marlin (Judy) Halford , Stephen (Pamela) Halford and Ernest (Karla) Halford ;
step-children: Ronald (Joyce) Arrington, Patricia (Richard) Bullock, Michael
Arrington, Rebecca Stone, and brother Mark E. (Irene) Hayes; 25 grandchildren;
49 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the
Legacy House of Bountiful and Alpine Home Health and Hospice for their loving
care and concern. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, Dec. 10,
2008 at the Bountiful LDS Tabernacle, 51 S. Main, where friends and family may
visit from 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment- Bountiful City
Cemetery under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.
Photo from Bountiful Memorial Park, Bountiful, Davis Co.,
UT—www.findagrave.com
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FARRELL WILLIAM ALVORD
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Wednesday, 28 April 2004
Farrell William Alvord, age 59, our father,
grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away April 26, 2004 at home in
Taylorsville. Born February 6, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Mearl P.
And Thelma Griffiths Alvord.
Farrell worked for many years in the
transportation industry where he loved driving truck and seeing the country.
Dad was an avid sports fan but most of all he enjoyed watching the Running Utes
play. He never missed his kids ball games, and enjoyed going to games with his
son, Jake. Dad enjoyed taking his children swimming and to play golf. The
holidays were always a very special time.
To our dad, we all love you and will miss you
dearly. So sorry it took losing you to realize how much you were truly loved.
He is survived by his children: Michael
(Sherrie) Alvord, David Alvord, Marcie Miller, Jodi (Bryan) Bruner, Jacob
Alvord and Whitney Alvord; 11 grandchildren: his parents; and his sister,
Sharlene Alvord. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Tyler
Alvord.
Memorial services will be held Friday, 11:00
a.m. at the Mountain Vista United Methodist Church, 3200 W. 8931 S. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain Vista United Methodist Church or
a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral
Home.
In another
article:
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—16 July 2009
Farrell William Alvord
In Memory
Farrell was born on February 6, 1945 and passed
away on April 26, 2004. Memorial graveside services will be held on Saturday,
July 18, 2009 at 12:00 noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South in
Sandy. Dad, Grandpa, you are very loved and missed. We think of you often, wish
we had one more day. "Go Utes!"
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FERN ARTELLA HALFORD HALL
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Tuesday, 8 July 1997
Fern Artella Halford Hall, 81, died July 6,
1997, at the Bear River Valley Hospital in Tremonton [Box Elder Co., UT].
She was born December 3, 1915, in Portage a
daughter of Royal and Erma Evelyn Conley Halford. She married Wendall C. Hall,
January 5, 1935, in Ogden. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. He died March 23, 1994.
Fern was reared and educated in Portage, Utah
and graduated from Bear River High School. She and her husband resided their
entire married life in Portage on the family farm, where she took great pride
in their farm, home, garden and flowers. After his death she moved to
Tremonton.
She had friends throughout the valley who were
very important to her. She was a positive example for good and a spiritual
strength to them. She found joy in the accomplishments of her family and
friends. Fern had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and tried to exemplify His
teachings by serving others. She had served in various church callings, Malad
Stake Young Women’s president, Spiritual Living Relief Society teacher, Sunday
School teacher, ward chorister and was active in music throughout the county.
Surviving is one son and one daughter, Raymond
Wendall (Mary Castleton) Hall, Cedar City; Brenda Hall McRae, Salt Lake City;
12 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one brother, Woodrow (Ada) Halford, Salt Lake City.
She was preceded in death by one son, Roger
Hall, one daughter, Connie Bowen and her other brothers and sister.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 11, 1997,
12 noon at the Tremonton Stake Center.... Friends may call ... at Rogers and
Taylor Funeral Home, 111 No. 100 E., Tremonton. Interment in the Portage
Cemetery.
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GREGG IRWIN ALVORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT— Tuesday, 16 August 1988
Gregg Irwin Alvord , a member of a Salt Lake law
firm, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 1988, in an automobile accident near Kanab.
He was born March 16, 1951, on March Air Force
Base, Calif., a son of Ray and Bonnie Lou Alvord .
He graduated from Brigham Young University with
a bachelor's degree in English in 1975 and with a law degree in 1978, serving
as Note and Comment editor of the BYU Law Review.
Mr. Alvord practiced law for 10 years with the
firm of Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough in Salt Lake City and was a
member of the firm and chairman of the firm's International Law Practice
Committee. He assisted in writing and compiling “Utah Civil Procedure,” a
four-volume work on the subject of Utah Courts and Judicial Procedure. His
practice focused on the area of litigation and administrative law, including
health-care regulation, environmental law and natural resources.
Mr. Alvord was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as an elder's quorum president, missionary
and gospel doctrine class instructor.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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HARRIET BATEMAN ALVORD
Photo
from Lindquist Mortuaries
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Thursday, 7 December 2007
Harriet Bateman Alvord, 97, passed away December
4, 2007. Mom was born in South Jordan, Utah but was raised in Burley, Idaho.
Because of the Depression, Mom’s family moved to Ogden in 1931.
Mom was born February 10, 1910, to George A.
Bateman and Ivy Garside Bateman. She was the fourth of ten children. Mom is
survived by four sisters; Dean Hammon, Muriel Maw, Helen Brown, and Larae
Bateman.
Mom married our father Thern Alvord in 1944.
They began their life together in Washington Terrace and raised four children,
Scott and Jeanne Alvord, Taylor, Trent and Peggy Alvord, Ogden, Terry and Craig
Wright, Washington Terrace, and Dee and Pam Alvord from North Carolina. Mom had
20 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Dad passed away in 1992.
Mom worked for the Model Laundry from 1931 to
1975. After retirement her hobby became oil painting. We are grateful for the
beautiful pictures she painted. They will always remind us of her.
Mom loved Relief Society and singing in the
Washington Terrace 10th ward Choir.
Funeral services will be held 11 am on Saturday,
December 8, 2007 at Lindquist Mortuary 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Family and
friends may call from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, December 7, 2007 and one hour prior to
the service on Saturday....
Our mother was a very humble person, never
saying much, but she had a way of letting you know what she expected. Thanks
Mother for the example you were for us.
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HELEN CLAIRE BERRETT HALFORD CARVER
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Sunday, 27 February 2005
Carver, Helen Claire (Berrett)
May 25, 1925 - February 24, 2005
OGDEN—Helen was born May 25, 1925 to William H. Berrett and
Josephine Langavin Berrett. She was one of four children, born and raised in
North Ogden. She graduated from Weber High School.
She married Ken Halford. They were later
divorced. She married William E. Carver in Las Vegas, Nevada, their marriage
was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were later divorced.
She worked for Mountain Bell for 35 years before
she retired. She loved her job and was very devoted to what she called Ma Bell.
She loved gardening, it gave her great pleasure
working in her yard and making things grow. Beautiful roses are what she loved
the most. She was most often found (playing) in her yard. She was a volunteer
at the once St. Benedict's Hospital for 8 years where she enjoyed meeting
people.
She was part of a ladies group from North Ogden.
These women meant the world to her, they were all friends from high school and
continued their friendship fo r all these years. To those ladies, please know
she loved each and everyone of you. Your yearly get-togethers were something
she always looked forward to. Thank you for your friendship.
Helen is survived by three daughters and two
sons, Mary Jenkins, Connie (Terry) Sexton, Susan (Mike) Penrod, William (Luann)
Carver, Lewis (Vicki) Carver, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by one brother, Ron (Helen) Berrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two
brothers, William and Spencer and one grandchild, Lance Carver....
Mom, may you have sunshine wherever you go, and
may there be many roses for you to tend.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March
1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Ogden City Cemetery, 20th & Madison Avenue, Ogden.
Family and friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden....
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IRVIN THADDEUS ALVORD
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Obituary Scrapbook
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Sunday, 22 April 1934
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
Clippings from unidentified newspapers extracted by the
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, 1933 to 1939 (Ancestry.com)
OGDEN—Irvin Thaddeus Alvord, early Weber county resident and
retired business man of Ogden, died Monday [April 16] on a local hospital
following a long illness of paralysis.
He was born in Springville, April 28, 1860, a
son of Simon and Jane Blanchard Alvord. In 1864 he came to North Ogden with his
parents and in 1869 he moved to Pleasant View. He was educated in Weber county
schools and the University of Utah. He taught school in the Central junior high
school and in Plain City and Eden. He was an active member of the Church and
served in various ward organizations. Mr. Alvord was a farmer and orchardist in
Pleasant View. In the early 90’s he invented the Little Wonder vacuum washing
machine. In 1906 he came to Ogden and operated a store for several years. In
1921 he went to St. Petersberg, Fla., where he invested in real estate, later
going to Benton, Harbor, Mich., where he devoted his time to writing. He published
a book on political economy and government reform. He was married Nov. 18,
1885, to Sylvia Stone who died in 1925. Later he married Carrie W. Alvord.
Surviving are his widow and the following sons
and daughters, Irving V. Alvord, A.A. Alvord, Ogden; Friend LeRoy Alvord,
Denver; Mrs. LeRoy DeFrost, New York; Mrs. M.M. Silvera, Menlo Park, Cal.; five
grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lenora Bothwell, and Mrs. Jeanette Brown,
Pleasant View.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April
25 at 1 p.m. in the Lindsuist chapel. Interment will be made in the North Ogden
cemetery.
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JANE MENDENHALL PARKIN HALFORD
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT— Wednesday, 27 August 2003
Jane [Mendenhall Parkin Halford] died Friday,
August 22, 2003.
She was born April 7, 1967 in Casper, Wyoming.
She went to schools in the Salt Lake Valley. Married Gaylen Michael Parkin in
August 1988; later divorced. Married Curtis Halford , June 1991. Jane
enjoyed writing and reading poems and loved her employment near Beatrice, Nebraska
milking cows.
She is survived by her mother, Ruth Mendenhall
of Salt Lake City, Utah; her father, Harry Mendenhall of Marysville, Kansas;
her four children, Derek (16) and Austin (13) Parkin, Aubrey (11) Halford and
Jade (5) Rowland, and friend, Ronald Rowland.
Services will be held Friday, Aug. 29th at 11:00
a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Viewing will be held one
hour prior to services. Services will be conducted by Marlon Halbakken and
Errol MacDonald, Ministers of The Way.
Photos
from Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery, Taylorsville, Salt Lake Co.,
UT—www.findagrave.com
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JEANINE K. HALFORD CARBONE
OGDEN STANDARD
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Tuesday, 17 September 2002
Jeanine K. Halford Carbone, 62, passed away on
September 15, 2002.
She was born on July 20, 1940 in Santa Barbara,
California, to Evelyn Maureen Day and Delbert Halford.
Cremation was by Leavitt’s Crematory under the
direction of Leavitt’s Mortuary.
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JOHN LLOYD ALVORD
Photo
from Lindquist Mortuaries
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Saturday, 30 August 2008
SOUTH OGDEN—John Lloyd Alvord returned to his Heavenly
Father and loved ones on Monday, August 25, 2008, after was born on August 18,
1948, in Ogden, UT. He lived in South Ogden, next to the Ogden Country Club
where he developed a love of golf.
In 1967, he served an LDS mission to Ohio,
followed by an education at Weber State in accounting. In 1971 he married Launa
Weaver and began a career in the IRS. They lived in New York, Minnesota, and
Pennsylvania, but returned to Utah with their children: Chad, Jacob, Ben, and
Mekinzie. John lived in North Ogden, but moved back to his childhood home in
South Ogden in 2007.
John enjoyed sports (especially WSU basketball),
the outdoors, art, good music, and chocolate. But most of all, John loved his
family and was very proud of them. Likewise, his family loved him. He is
survived by many, including his mother Dorothea DeYoung.
Family and friends may visit at the Ogden 49th
Ward, 4210 S 300 W, Riverdale, on Friday, August 29 from 6 to 8 pm. Memorial
services will also be held at the Ward Chapel on Saturday, August 30 at 9 a.m.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at
the Valley View Cemetery, 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City.
May you be at rest, Dad.
Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.
Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
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JOHN WALSH HALFORD
[A nearly
identical article was published on the same day in the Deseret News.]
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Thursday, 17 October 1991
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
BOUNTIFUL, Utah—John Walsh Halford beloved husband, father,
brother and grandfather, died on October 15, 1991 at home after a courageous
battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Born November 3, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to
Charles William and Lillian Honore Halford . John was their eighth child.
During World War II he served his country from November, 1943 until May, 1946
as an Able Bodied Seaman in the United States Merchant Marines. John married
Lorraine Layton on May 5, 1951; a union that was later solemnized in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. He worked 30 years as a journeyman mechanic for Interstate
Motor Lines.
Survived by his wife, Lorraine; their five
children, Val John Halford , Bountiful; Connie Halford Plant, Pleasant Hill,
Calif.; LuAnn Halford Baron, West Valley City; Susan Halford Evans, Rexburg,
Idaho; Gill W. Halford , Salt Lake City; their spouses and six grandchildren;
his brothers and sisters, Violet Jayne, Lucille Knight, Kenneth Halford , LeRoy
Halford , David Halford , Dora Plant and Richard Halford . Preceded in death by
his parents, three brothers, Lawrence Halford , Horace Halford , Charles
Halford and one sister, Lillian Halford .
John will be remembered forever to those who
knew him as a loving, generous and honorable man. He loved his family and was
especially proud of his children. John was ordained a High Priest in the
Bountiful 17th Ward, Bountiful East Stake. He served as a Scoutmaster for the
Boy Scouts of America and as a Little League Baseball Coach in the Bountiful
National League.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 19,
1991, 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 North 400 East, Bountiful.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment, Bountiful City
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the
Multiple Sclerosis Society.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings David Edmund
Halford and Marguarite “Lucille” Halford Riggs Knight in this compilation.
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LINDA ALFORD DALGLEISH
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Monday, 16 August 1999
Linda A. Dalgleish, 49 passed away August 14, 1999,
in Salt Lake City, Utah
Born August 3, 1950, in Monroe, LA. The daughter
of Willie Mae Alford, Hackberry and the late Rev. Clarence Alford. Went to West
Lake High, West Lake LA. 1970. Attended McNeese State University, Lake Charles,
LA.
Survived by her children, a son, John K.
Dalgleish II; daughter, Patricia B. Dalgleish; mother, Willie Mae Alford;
sisters, Kaye Desormeaux, Hackberry, LA. and Teresa Ginadry, Lafayette, LA;
brothers, Wayne Alford, Sulpher, LA. Michael Alford, and Timothy Alford, both
of Hackberry, LA.
Services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 1999
at 12 noon, St James Episcopal Church 7486 So. Union Park Avenue, Midvale,
Utah. Interment will be in Sulphur, LA. Under the direction of Memorial Estates
Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: Her full name was included in the obituary
headline.
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LLOYD I. ALVORD
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Thursday, 27 September
2001
Lloyd I. Alvord of Sandy passed away Sept. 24,
2001 at the age of 89 in Sandy Utah.
He was born on October 5, 1911 in North Ogden,
son of George and Sarah Luella Campbell. He married Zelma Thorpe, his college
sweetheart who has been a source of joy for many years, on Nov. 25, 1937 in the
Salt Lake Temple. They have been married 64 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son,
Joseph Lloyd and brothers, Carl and Vern. He is survived by his wife; a son,
Dr. Lynn S. Alvord ; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie M. Alvord ; and grandchildren,
David Jim, Katie and Rob; two brothers, Paul Alvord of South Jordan and Dr. Ray
Alvord of Provo.
He is a graduate from Weber High School, Weber
State University and Utah State University where he obtained his Masters degree
in 1950 in school administration.
Serving for 40 years in education, Mr. Alvord
will be remembered and loved as an educator and friend to young people, known
mostly for his work in Polk Elementary where he served for 18 years as
Principal. Other service was in Wasatch School, Far West School, and Plain City
School. He worked as a teacher, coach and assistant principal at Central High
School.
Other activities included being a member of both
the Ogden and National Educational Associations, a member of the Ogden Lion's
Club, Ogden Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club and Ogden's DDO Logistic.
In 1950 he was selected as a delegate to the
World's Teacher convention in Amsterdam, Holland, Another honor came in 1975
when he was listed in Who's Who in the national listing of School
Administrators.
As a youth, he was involved in high school and
college drama productions, band and orchestra. Other activities included
football and track at Weber High having won forth place in high jumping at the
State competition. He played baseball for the North Ogden Farm Bureau League.
While in college, he was affiliated with the
Alpha Delta Epsilon and Delta Phi fraternities and a member of the Weber Club
and Pi Gamma Mu and Alpa Sigma Nu honoraria's.
Other non-educational work included: federal
food inspector and field man for the Royal Corporation and fruit buyers. His
favorite hobby was gardening along with boating, traveling and enjoying his
grandchildren.
He was active in the LDS church. He served a
mission to the Eastern States where he was involved in the first two pageants
of Hill Cumorah in Palmyra New York. He served in the Boy Scouts and was a
member of the Bonneville scouting council, a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood,
and Sunday School, an officer in the M.I.A. and Superintendent of the Sunday
School. His callings included home teacher and in service teacher for the Mount
Ogden 33rd Ward.
Service will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 496
24th St., Saturday Sept. 29 at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at 11:30 p.m. on that
same day. Interment is at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden.
Photo
from Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden, Weber Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates
of Lloyd I. Alvord (SS# issued in UT).
See the obituary of his brother Paul Edmond
Alvord in this compilation.
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LONNIE ERWIN ALFORD
Source unknown (obtained online at
http://www.obitcentral.com)
Uintah Co., UT—_____ May 2000
Lonnie Erwin Alford Jr., 68, husband, father and
grandfather, passed away May 12, 2000 at the Ashley Valley Medical Center. He
was born March 18, 1932, in Chandler, Okla., to Lon Alford and Louie Sallie
Harris. He married Virginia Marcina on July 1, 1961 in Rock Springs, Wyo.
Lonnie was an oil field salesman for the Nation
Supply Co., and retired after 31 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during
the Korean War and was a member of the Masonic Ashley Lodge No. 28, F.&A.M.
as a junior deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one
brother, Otis; two sisters, Aleta and Faye.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; one son,
Larry Alford, Vernal; two daughters, Judy (Sam) Arbgast, McCloud, Okla.; Lisa
(Louis) Jackson, Seminole, Okla.; six grandchildren; and one sister, Lavonne,
Chandler, Okla.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 19,
2000 at 11 a.m. in the Vernal Masonic Ashley Lodge No. 28, 166 South 100 West,
Vernal.
Friends may call Thursday, May 18 from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m. and Friday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn
Vernal Mortuary, 15 East 100 North, prior to services at the lodge.
Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery
with full military honors, under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal
Mortuary.
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LOWELL WILLIAM ALVORD
ENTERPRISE RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 25 May 1999
[Although
Lowell died in CA, we are including his obituary here because he was born in
UT, his last residence was there, and he is buried there.]
OROVILLE [Butte Co.]—A funeral for Lowell William Alvord,
87, of Ogden [Weber Co.], Utah will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Lindquist’s
Ogden Mortuary in Ogden.
Alvord died Saturday, May 22, 1999, at an
Oroville hospital.
He was born June 7, 1911, in Ogden, Utah, and
served in the Army Air Corps and the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Okinawa for
a time.
Alvord was employed by the federal government as
a supervisor in the Department of Defense Operations for 20 years.
He is survived by his children, Bob Alvord of
Oroville and Irene Butler of Odgen, Utah; and 10 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Scheer Memorial Chapel in Oroville.
Burial will be at North Ogden Cemetery, North
Ogden.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates
of Lowell W. Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence Ogden, Weber Co., UT.
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MARCELLA MAE THOMAS ALVORD KING
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Sunday, 3 June 2001
OGDEN—Marcella Mae Thomas Alvord King, 85, died Saturday,
June 2, 2001 at the Ogden Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Ogden, a daughter
of Benjamin Thomas and Ethel Webber. She married Shirl T. Alvord in 1931. They
were later divorced. She married Leon R. King in 1953. He preceded her in death
in 1989.
She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She
enjoyed reading traveling and spending time with her family.
Surviving are son Jerry (Carol) Alvord, Houston,
TX; M. Kraig Alvord S. Ogden and Susan D. Coy, Salt Lake City; daughter Debra
K. Budge Olson, Roy; one step-son Duane King, Las Vegas; one step-daughter
Diane Empey, Roy. 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son Benjamin F.
Alvord, and a brother Gene Kennedy.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside
in the Ogden City Cemetery, Monday, June 4, at 10:00 AM. Friends may call at
the Larkin & Sons Mortuary 496 24th St., Ogden, Sunday, from 6 to 8 PM.
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MARGUARITE “LUCILLE” HALFORD RIGGS KNIGHT
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Tuesday, 6 April 1999
Marguarite “Lucille” Halford Riggs Knight
Lucille passed way on April 4, 1999 at the age
of 77.
She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 16,
1921 to Charles William and Lillian Walsh Halford. Married Spencer Melvin Riggs
on July 11, 1942, he passed away July 16, 1948. Married Austin “Carl” Knight,
Nov. 29, 1952, he passed away on Jan. 27, 1999. She was a loving sister, wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She enjoyed traveling and spending time with
family and friends.
Survived by two sons, one daughter, Spencer
(Jean) Riggs, Pleasant Grove, Craig (Amber) Knight, Sandy and Janet (Lee)
Thompson, West Jordan. Grandchildren, Derek, Kirk, Faye, Kris, Rick, Brandon,
Adrienne, Ashley, Shawna, Bryan, Becky, Rick, Julie and Jennifer. 11 great
grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters, Kenneth, Roy, David and Richard
Halford, Violet Jaynes and Dora Plant. Preceded in death by parents, four
brothers and one sister.
Funeral services Thursday April 8, 1999 at 11
a.m. at the Winder 5th Ward, 1361 East 4000 South. Friends may call Wednesday
from 6 to 8 pm at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South Sate St. and Thursday
at the church one hour prior to service. Interment Murray City Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brothers John Walsh
Halford and David Edmund Halford in this compilation.
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MICHAEL TYLER ALVORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Friday, 16 October 1992
Michael Tyler Alvord, infant son of Michael
William and Sherrie Brown Alvord, died October 13, 1992 in West Valley City,
Utah.
Survived by parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Farrell Alvord, West Jordan; Sherry Walton, Magna; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lowe, West
Valley; great-grandparents, Mearl and Thelma Alvord, West Valley; Norma Vance,
Magna; brothers, Brandon John Lowe and Kacee James Johnson, West Valley.
Funeral services Saturday, 2 p.m. at McDougal
Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Rd where friends may call from 1-2 p.m.
Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
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PATRICIA PATTISON ALFORD
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Tuesday, 16 January 1996
Patricia P. Alford, 37, our beautiful, loving
wife, mother and wonderful friend, passed away peacefully on January 13, 1996
in Salt Lake City, due to complications from surgery.
She was born on May 16, 1958 in Provo, Utah to
Pat Pattison and Farrell Higgins Pattison Terrel. She married Larry Alford
November 21, 1986 in Springville, Utah and had our beautiful daughter, Heather
Elaine, whom Patty treasured and loved so much.
Patty worked many years in banking, mostly with
American Savings, spreading that gorgeous smile and wonderful, loving
personality, and currently worked for IHC with the beautiful people in the
accounting dept. She was loved by everyone.
Patty is survived by her husband, Larry; her
daughter, Heather Elaine; her mother, Farrell.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday,
January 18th, at 1 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church, 175 North
University Ave, Provo. Friends may call at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center,
Provo, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. or at the church one hour prior to services.
Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
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PAUL EDMOND ALVORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Thursday, 10 April 2003
Beloved by his family, Paul E. Alvord, age 85,
passed away April 6, 2003. He was born June 1, 1917, in North Ogden, Utah, to
George Ivan Alvord and Sarah Luella Campbell. Paul married Arlene Skeen on
November 24, 1937 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and was blessed with three
children. He raised his family on a dairy farm where he taught them the
importance of responsibility and hard work. Paul was a veteran serving in the
U.S. Air Force in Europe and Russia during World War II and later for the
Federal Government at Hill AFB, also serving in Vietnam. On Okinawa, he served
as the head of Logistics in the 313th Air Division, and later at Robins AFB,
Georgia. He blessed his family with a love of the outdoors where they spent
many vacations camping, fishing, boating, hunting and snowmobiling. His family
will fondly remember the endless trips to Yellowstone. Paul served in many
positions in the LDS Church including Bishop of the Warner Robins Ward in the
Macon Georgia Stake.
Survived by his spouse Arlene Alvord, three
children; Karen Hill Allred (Gary), Scott Alvord (Jackie), and Ross Alvord
(Shelley); nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and his brother Ray
Alvord (Bonnie). Paul was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers,
Lloyd, Vern, and Carl.
The family wishes to extend their deep gratitude
to Sandy Regional Care Center for the loving care they provided during the past
16 months.
Funeral services will be held 11a.m. Saturday,
April 12, 2003 at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington
Blvd…. Interment at the North Ogden Ben Lomond Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates
of Paul E. Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence South Jordan, Salt Lake
Co., UT.
See the obituaries of his wife, Arlene Skeen
Alvord; and brother Lloyd I. Alvord in this compilation.
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REX MARTIN ALVORD
[A nearly
identical article was published on the same day in the Deseret News.]
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Wednesday, 18 May 1994
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
Dr. Rex Martin Alvord , 70, passed away May 14,
1994.
His life centered around helping people, and the
appreciation and preservation of nature. He will be missed.
He was born in Ogden on December 27, 1923, the
son of Lowell Rueben and Mable Martin Alvord. He married Marjorie Rhodes on
September 27, 1944 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple; they were divorced in 1993. He
graduated from Box Elder High, Weber State College, Stanford University and
received his M.D. degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, followed
by a research fellowship for the United States Public Health Services. He was
appointed director of the Medical Investigation Department, U.S. Army Dugway
Proving Grounds. Dr. Alvord also served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Public
Health Service Hospital in San Francisco, as Director of Chest Diseases during
the Korean War. He had a private practice in Internal Medicine and
Endocrinology in Ogden for over 40 years. He was a member of the LDS Church, of
Phi Rho Sigma Medical Fraternity, Weber County Medical Society, Utah State
Medical Society and the American Medical Society. Dr. Alvord was a council
member on the Ogden City Council for two years, served as Assistant Mayor of
Ogden from 1963 to 1965.
Surviving are four daughters and one son, Karyl
(Dietfried) Hoeptner of Lubeck, Germany; Diana (Joe) Marchione of Kitty Hawk,
N.C.; Julianne Alvord of Perry; Amy (Tom) Christopulos of Centerville, and
Major Rex M. Alvord , Jr., M.D., of El Paso, Texas; also surviving are seven
grandchildren; and a cousin, Marie Richardson of Brigham City; close friend,
Betty Probst, Salt Lake City.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Lowell
Harlin Alvord ; his parents and stepfather, James A. Ward.
Memorial services will be held at Larkin
Mortuary in Ogden, on Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
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TERRY LEE ALFORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Friday, 6 December 1991
Terry Lee Alford , age 33, passed away December
2, 1991 in Price, Utah.
Born February 13, 1958 in Salt Lake City to
Gerald Allen and Shirley Curtis Alford . Graduated from Kearns High in 1976.
Served an LDS Mission in Lansing, Michigan. Worked for UP&L for 8 1/2 years
in and around Price. He enjoyed the outdoors, particulary camping with his son,
Cody. A loving father, son and brother.
Survivors, son, Cody Allen Alford , three
brothers, Sunny Lee Alford , Dennis Leon Alford , Gerald Boyd Alford , mother,
Shirley Qualls; ex-wife, Kayla Lynn Haggard, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 7,
1991, 11 a.m., at the Kearns 3rd Ward, 4731 South 4300 West. Friends may call
Friday evening 6-8 p.m. at MacKay Lake Hills Mortuary, 10055 South State St.,
Sandy, and Saturday morning one hour prior to services at the ward. Interment:
MacKay Lake Hills Memorial Park.
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THELMA MAY BLACK ALVORD
Photo
from Leavitt’s Mortuary
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Saturday, 13 December 2008
Thelma Alvord
1917–2008
Our Beloved Thelma May Black Alvord waltzed back
to her family in Heaven on Dec. 10, 2008 in Salt Lake City, UT. after facing
off diabetes for nearly 50 years.
She was born Nov 23, 1917, the daughter of
Lorenzo D. Black and Jane Mae Ellison in Howe, Idaho. In 1933 she married Max
L. Slaughter in Ogden, Utah, with whom she had four children. In 1956 Thelma
married Shirl T. Alvord , the love of her life. After raising her family, she
worked at Mother's Favorite Cookies and retired from Cream of Weber Dairy.
Always living her life as it came, Thelma
expected waltzing and Wendover sprinkled with tribulation. She looked forward
to exercising with her condo friends and chit-chat and tea with nine
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Surviving are her daughter Darlene Blotter
Applegate (Bert) of Scenic, Az and four sons Raymond J. Slaughter (Doris) and
Darwin L. Slaughter (Beverly) SLC, Ut, Jerry Alvord (Carol) of Tx, and Craig
Alvord of Ogden. Also surviving are two sisters: LaReta Gillman (Sam Neslen),
Grace B. Mc Neil and one brother Donald R. Black (Nadine) of Salt Lake City;
five nieces and five nephews. Everyone she knew felt she loved and cherished
them. Thelma was preceded in death by three brothers: Lawrence L. Black, George
A Black, and Kenneth D. Black plus one son Ben Alvord and one daughter Marie
Beth Slaughter.
We have enormous gratitude and adoration for the
many years of tender loving care and support given to Thelma by her dear sister
Grace. We also want to thank Doctor Michael Adjei-Poku for allowing us 10
additional years of loving her, Sweet nurse Heidi and Alpine Home health, plus
Brighton Gardens and Highland Care Center for their gentle care before she left
us.
Services will be held Mon Dec. 15, 2 p.m. at
Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 So. Highland Drive. A viewing will be held from 6 to
8 p.m. Sunday and also one hour prior to the services on Mon. at Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary.
Interment will be held at Leavitt's Aultorest
Memorial Park.
The Family asks that you hug your loved ones
more than usual instead of grieving and that you donate to the American
Diabetes Association rather than sending flowers. Arrangements under the
direction of Leavitt's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family
at www.leavittsmortuary.com
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VERNA HALFORD YOUNG
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Tuesday, 17 August 2004
Verna Halford Young, 83, died on Friday, Aug 13,
2004, from causes incident to age. She was born on December 4, 1921, in Ogden,
Utah, to Theodore Melvin Halford and Chloe Orgill Halford.
She was reared in Ogden, Utah. She graduated
from Ogden High School.
Verna married the love of her life, Carl John
Young, on October 26, 1940, in Peterson, Utah. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple.
Verna was a member of the South Ogden 14th Ward
and 2nd Ward of the L.D.S. Church, and held various positions in the Sunday
School and Relief Society. She also served a Utah L.D.S. Mission. She was
honored to serve her Heavenly Father.
Verna is survived by three daughters, Carol Ann
Young (William G.) Francis, Joan Young Hugues, and Sandra Young (Albert C.)
Cheney. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband,
parents, two brothers, and one sister....
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday,
August 17, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th
Street, Ogden, Utah....
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WOODROW NORMAN HALFORD
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Thursday, 13 November 2003
Woodrow Norman Halford, beloved husband, and
father, passed away Monday November 10, 2003, in Salt Lake City of natural
causes.
Born February 5, 1919 in Portage, Utah to Royal
and Erma Evelyn Halford. Married Ada C Baird, September 29, 1955 in the Logan
LDS Temple. Served his Heavenly Father faithfully in many church callings.
Worked for and retired from Kenncott Copper Corp.
Survived by wife, Ada, and children, Gayla
(John) Nielsen, Julianne Halford, James W Halford who he loves with all his
heart. They love him and will miss him dearly.
Services will be Friday November 14, 2003 at
Noon, Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 S. 200 E. Salt Lake City, Utah....
Interment in the Camp Williams Cemetery, 17111
So. Camp Williams Road, Riverton, UT.
