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OBITUARIES/DEATH NOTICES
ARMSTRONG
NEWSPAPER: The Deseret News, Salt Lake City
DATE: Saturday, November 20, 1935
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Mrs. Mary Jane Simkins Armstrong, 79,
2199 Lincoln Lane, died yesterday at the home of her son, LeRoy Armstrong, 739 Simpson Avenue, of causes incident
to age. Funeral services of Mary Jane Simpkins Armstrong will be conducted Tuesday at 3 PM in the Rose Room, 36
East Seventh South. Friends may call at the French room in the mortuary until time of services. Interment will
be in the Wasatch Lawn Burial Park under direction of Deseret Mortuary.
BISHOP
In this city, Oct. 21st, 1879, of typhoid fever, Alma E., son of Thomas and Sarah Bishop; aged 22 years and 29
days.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C.
Horton]
FULLMER
In the 6th Ward of this city, Oct. 21, 1879 at 20 minutes past 11 p.m., of old age, David Fullmer, born July 7th,
1803. Funeral, Thursday, Oct. 23, at 1p.m., at the 6th Ward Meeting House.
David Fullmer- Dead
Elder David Fullmer, of the 6th Ward, one of Utah's early settlers and a survivor of the Haun'a Mill massacre,
died last night, at his residence, at 20 minutes after 11 o'clock. He was born July 7th,1803, in Chilisquaque Township,
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in September,
1836; and the following winter went to Kirtland. He moved to Caldwell County, Mo., in September, 1837, and afterwards
to Davis County. The next day after the massacre at Hauns' Mill he with four or five others buried those
who were killed there. Was driven out of Missouri with the Saints, and reached Nauvoo in 1839.
Was electioneering for resident Joseph Smith at the time of the latter's death. He came to Utah in 1848;
was for several years a member of the High Council or this Stake of Zion; was counselor to President Spencer, and
acting President of this Stake several years, while Brother Daniel Spencer was on a mission to Europe.
He was also a patriarch for several years; at the time of his decease was in full fellowship, beloved and respected
by all his associates, and after a long and eventful life has departed for a brighter and better sphere, to await
the morning of the resurrection of the just.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C. Horton]
Joseph Brent Gittins
Newspaper: Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah) Friday April 14, 1995
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu
Joseph Brent Gittins died peacefully April 11, 1995 in Aberdeen, Washington. Born August 12, 1954 in Salt Lake
City, Utah to Joseph T. and Ruth Christiansen Gittins. Married Elizabeth Ann Boyack August 1972, later divorced.
Survived by daughter, JoAnn Brown; brother, Richard Gittins; sisters, Verna Holton, Jean Brazell Giese, Eleanor
Kelson Brown, Mary Bassett, Lois Eye, Leah Cooke, Ilene Posey, Barbra Pantke; many nieces and nephews. Preceded
in death by parents; brother, Russell Gittins; sister, Marjorie Badgett. Joey, your voice and your guitar will
always live in our hearts. Donations will be gratefully accepted by Lois Eye, 3651 Kewanee Cir., West Valley City,
Utah 84120. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 14, 1995 at 2 p.m. Mountain View Memorial Estates,
3115 East 7800 So., where friends may call one hour prior to services. Funeral directors: Memorial Estates.
Ruth Gittins
Newspaper: The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah) April 5, 1991
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu
Ruth Christiansen Gittins, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, was called
home to her Heavenly Father April 3, 1991. Born March 8, 1915 to James and Elizabeth Davies Christiansen in Hyrum,
Utah. Married Joseph Thomas Gittins July 1, 1931 in Logan, Utah; he preceded her in death August 26, 1981. Survived
by 10 children, Mrs. Clinton (Ellen laVerna) Holton; Jean Virginia Brazell; Eleanor Marie Kelson; Mrs. Ronald (Mary)
Bassett; Richard Albert Gittins; Mrs. Robert (Lois) Eye; Mrs. John (Leah) Cooke; Joseph Brent Gittins; Mrs. Charles
(Ilene) Posey; Mrs. Alvin (Barbara) Pantke; 52 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild;
sisters, Elizabeth Oxborrow; Jean Mecham; Ina Lambert; and Iris Cameron. Preceded in death by infant daughter,
Ann; son, Russell Joseph Gittins; daughter, Mrs. Burgess (Marjorie) Badgett. She will be greatly missed. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, April 6, 1991, 2 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary, 6500 So. Redwood Road,
where friends may call Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, one hour prior to services. Burial, Redwood Memorial Estates.
GREETHAM
Newspaper: Salt Lake Tribune
Submitters Name: Debbie Watterson
Amy "Amazing Amos" Greetham 1985 ~ 2007 Amy "Amazing Amos" Greetham passed away
peacefully on the beautiful morning of October 8, 2007 following a year and a half battle with cancer. The cancer
took her body but it never kept her from "shaking her booty". Amy was born June 13, 1985 in Salt Lake,
Utah to Gary Greetham and Barbara Jacobs. She graduated from Kearns High School in 2003. Amy's journey has inspired
many to be involved in raising money for the American Cancer Society and Primary Children's Hospital. Throughout
her battle with cancer, Amy never complained, but thanked everyone for taking care of her. Her strength and her
story have touched even those who have never come in contact with her. She has been asked to give multiple speeches
at charity events and was excited when asked to be the chair-person for 2008's West Jordan Relay for Life. She
even received a scholarship through the American Cancer Society. Amy's goal was to give hope to others with cancer
and to have people learn from her experiences. Amy, you've obtained that goal to a high magnitude and with such
grace!
Amy is survived by her mother, Barbara Jacobs, father and step-mother, Gary and Allison Greetham, sisters, Shelly
Owens (Jason) and Jessica Rosenlof (Nate), brother Jeremy Adams, niece, Kylee Beckstead, nephew Kade, best friend
Jake Russell, grandparents, Jon and Marilyn Richins, Gayle and Joy Greetham, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends. She has a great love for her family and we love her more than words can say. We love, because we were
loved. The family would like to thank the ICS team at Primary Childrens, the Huntsman Group, and her home nurse
Raegan. A special thank you to Dr. Phil Barnette for giving us two more years with her. A Celebration of Life will
be held Fri. October 12, 2007 at 12 Noon at the Gathering Place at 1100 W. 7800 S. Midvale, Utah.
GRUNN
Died- Amina Baker Grunn
In this city, Jan. 23d, of consumption, Amina Baker wife of William Gunn, in the 41st year of her age.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Feb. 3, 1861 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
HALL
Of old age, in this city, January 22nd Mary Hall, in the 83rd year of her age. Funeral services will he held at
the
mortuary residence, 369 E. 3rd South St., at 1.30 p.m. Sunday, Jan, 25th Friends invited. - Hill, Star please copy.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Jan. 28, 1885 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
HAMPTON
In this city, Aug. 6th, 1879, of diphtheria, Julia Ranalph, daughter of Brigham Y. and Mary J. R. R. Hampton, aged
8 years 7 months and 29days.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Aug. 13, 1879 - Transcribed by Candi
H.]
JONES
In the 17th Ward of this city, Oct. 27th of teething and summer complaint, Decy Sophia, daughter of John W. and
Margret Jones, aged two year and 10 days. Funeral service to-morrow at 2 o'clock from residence of parents. Friends
are respectfully invited to attend.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C. Horton]
KOPP
Joseph Adam Kopp
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: October 14, 1948
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Former Cedar City Garage Operator Dies in Salt Lake
Joseph A. Kopp, 65, former garage operator in Cedar City, died in a Salt Lake hospital Sunday. The body was brought
to Cedar City for burial and funeral services are being conducted in the First Ward Chapel this afternoon. Mr.
Kopp who established "Kopp's Garage" in Cedar City in 1913, at the present site of the Thorley Motor
and South Utah Auto companies, was an active civic worker while residing here, serving on the Chamber of Commerce
board of directors, and as a member of the city council. He continued in his garage business until poor health
forced his retirement in 1937, and in 1938 he moved to Salt Lake City, where he had resided since. During his residence
in Cedar City, Mr. Kopp became known as a most generous person, befriending many, many families of the community
in times of trouble, and particularly in the event of a family death. He was born in Eureka, Nevada, on October
24, 1882, a son of Joseph Albert and Blondina Lippi Kopp. In his youth he worked as swamper on mule teams out of
Eureka and as a blacksmith's helper. In 1899 he moved with a brother to Park City, where he worked hauling ore
until 1904 when he moved to Milford where he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad company until coming to
Cedar City in 1913. He married Margaret Corlett Simkins in Milford on June 3, 1906.
He is survived by a son, Frank Kopp, Yokahoma, Japan; two daughters, Miss Marie Kopp and Mrs. R. A. Ogle, Salt
Lake City; a stepson, James C. Simkins, San Diego, California; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Catherine Crosley, Los Angeles,
and Mrs. R. R. Reid, Salt Lake City; a brother, John A. Kopp, San Francisco; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Frank Kopp
NEWSPAPER: unknown
DATE: July 4, 1970
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Frank Kopp, 62, 420 S. Main, died July 3 at his home of natural causes. Born Dec. 7, 1907, Milford, Beaver County,
to Joseph and Margaret Corlett Kopp. Accountant, Pacific Central Exchange System, Honolulu; retired Dec. 31, 1969.
Graduate East High School; University of California at Berkeley. Veteran WWII, major, US Air Force. Survivors:
sisters, Marie, Mrs. Nola C. Reid, both Salt Lake City; Mrs. Catherine S. Crosley, Roseville, Calif. Private funeral
Monday, 260 E. South Temple. Cremation to follow, Shrine of Memories Mausoleum.
Marie Kopp
NEWSPAPER: Deseret News, Salt Lake City
DATE: Monday, September 27, 1971
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Marie Kopp, 62, 35 F Street, died Sept. 25 of cancer in a Salt Lake City hospital. Born Jan. 25, 1909, Milford,
to Joseph A. and Margaret Corlett Kopp. Member, LDS Church, Executive Secretaries Incorporated, Telephone Pioneers
of America. Secretary, telephone company, 40 years. Survivors: sisters, Mrs. Nola Reid, Salt Lake City; and Mrs.
Catherine Crosley, Roseville, Calif. Funeral services will be Tuesday noon, 260 E. South Temple, where friends
can call one hour prior to services. Cremation, Shrine of Memories.
LAMBOURNE
In the 2?th Ward of this city, Aug. 7, 1879 of cholera infantum, Alfred Clarence, son of Alfred and Wilhelmina
Lambourne, aged 1 year and ?days.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Aug. 13, 1879 - Transcribed by Candi
H.]
LEWIS
Salt Lake City News
This afternoon, in the family of Mr. Lewis, on the Twelfth Ward, a child died of diphtheria.
A case of the same dread malady has appeared in the family of Joseph F. Simmons, in the Twentieth Ward. At a house
in the Twenty-first Ward where a case of diphtheria existed for some time, the patient is now almost well, and
the flag will probably be brought in tomorrow.
Funeral services over the remains of Miss Silver, of the Seventeenth Ward, took place
yesterday. On Sunday evening the young lady succumbed to the terrible attack of diphtheria from which she
had been suffering. She was 22 years of age, and a daughter of Wm. J. Silver, Esq.
The house of R. K. Thomas, in the Seventeenth Ward, was quarantined yesterday.
The reason therefore is that four of his children are down with scarlet fever. There is also a yellow flag
flying at A. M. Musser’s on Canon Road. The Descret News says that the case of sickness there is not far
enough advanced for the physician to determine whether it is scarlet fever or the measles, but the quarantine was
done as a precautionary measure.
The examination of the depraved wretch Peter Stephens, on the charge of rape, committed
on his eight year old daughter, was conducted before Commissioner Norrell today. The proceedings were private.
The evidence did not warrant holding the defendant on the charge made but showed that an unsuccessful attempt had
been made. Stephens was held to answer to the charge of assault with intent to commit rape, and his bonds
were fixed at $500. Being unable to obtain securities, he was sent to the penitentiary.
[The Standard, Ogden City, Utah, Wednesday Morning, January 4, 1888 -- Transcribed
by Nancy Piper]
MCDONALD
At Big Cottonwood, Chislina McDonald,
aged 50 years, formerly of Dundee, Scotland. Salt lake
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Aug. 13, 1879 - Transcribed by Candi
H.]
MCALLISTER
In this city, January 21st, Perry Fitzgerald, son of J.D.H. and
Alfreda McAllister, born Aug. 17,1877. Funeral from residence of parents, 241 E. 5th South St., 8th
Ward, to-morrow (Friday) Friends of family invite.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Jan. 28, 1885 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
MCKEAN
At the Sisters' Hospital, Salt Lake City, Aug. 22, 1877, William McKean, aged 65 years.
[Salt Lake Weekly Tribune, Sat. Morning, Sept. 22, 1877 - Transcribed
by Candi H.]
NEFF and MOSS
Aunt and Niece Dead
Dissolution of Mrs. Neff Is Followed by That of Mrs. Moss.
Mrs. Francis Maria Neff, widow of the late Franklin Neff, died at the age of 74 years yesterday at her home in
East Mill Creek of old age. The deceased was a resident of Utah for fifty-one years, Mrs. Leticia B. Moss, wife
of Joseph H. Moss and niece of Mrs. Neff, 29 years of age, died a few hours later of cerebral hemorrhage,
at the same place. The funerals will be held from the Mill Creek meeting-house Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.
Both will be interred in the City cemetery.
[Date: 14 Sep 1903; Paper: Salt Lake Telegram - Transcribed by Barb Ziegenmeyer
]
OWEN
In the 21st Ward, Salt Lake City, Oct. 22nd 1879, of diphtheria, Walter James Owen, son of Marianne S. and William
D. Owen, Jr., aged 7 years, 10 months and 14days. Funeral from residence of parents at 4p.m. today.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C.
Horton]
PITTS
In this city, Sept. 16 Elizabeth A., wife of James H. Pitts, aged 37 years 8months and 17days.
[Salt Lake Weekly Tribune, Sat. Morning, Sept. 22, 1877 - Transcribed
by Candi H.]
PITTS
In the Sixth Ward, Salt Lake City, Jan. 22nd 1885, of old age, William Pitts aged 79 years, 1 month and 8 days.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Jan. 28, 1885 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
REID
Nola Corlett (nee Simkins) Reid
NEWSPAPER: Deseret News, Salt Lake City
DATE: Wednesday, March 2, 1977
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Nola S. Reid, 79, died February 28, 1977, in a local nursing home. Born October 29, 1897, in Cedar City, Utah,
to Simeon and Margaret Corlett Simpkins. Married Robert R. Reid December 20, 1916, in Cedar City. He died in 1951.
Survived by: daughter Mrs. Max G. (Margaret) Kendall, Salt Lake City; son Robert Reid, Gig Harbor, Washington;
nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 11:00 AM in the Larking Mortuary, 260 East South Temple,. Interment Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
SANDERS
In this city, Sept. 14, Mary B. Sanders, aged 29 years 3 months and 11 days.
[Salt Lake Weekly Tribune, Sat. Morning, Sept. 22, 1877 - Transcribed
by Candi H.]
SNOW
HEAD OF MORMON CHURCH DIES AT SALT LAKE CITY
Lorenzo Snow, Fifth President of the Mormon Church, Who Was Once Convicted and Sentenced for Polygamy and Who “Leaves
a Large Family”
Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 10 – Lorenzo Snow, fifth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
better known as the Mormon church, died unexpectedly at his private residence this afternoon. The immediate cause
of death was hypostatic congestion, superinduced by aggravated bronchitis.
President Snow’s death caused a shock to the entire community, and it is deeply deplored by all classes, for he
was regarded as a broad minded, generous-hearted Christian gentleman, who desired the upbuilding of Utah as well
as the progress of the Mormon church. President Snow’s death dissolves the first presidency of which he was the
head, his two counselors being Joseph Smith and Rudgey Clawson. Until his successor is chosen, which may not be
until the annual conference next April, the leadership of the church will evolve upon the council of twelve apostles,
of which body Smith is the recognized head. Unless death should come to him in the meantime, Smith will be the
next president of the church. President Snow leaves a large family, its members being scattered throughout the
world. All have been notified of his death.
Lorenzo Snow was born in Mantus, Portage county, Ohio, April 31, 1814, and received a classical education at Oberlin
college. He became a convert to Mormonism in 1836 and immediately began proselyting. Since then he has been one
of the most active and prominent members of the church organization. He has been on numerous foreign missions,
the most important being that to Great Britain in 1840, where he became president of the London conference. In
1848, at the head of a train of wagons, he made the overland trip from Illinois to the present site of Salt Lake
City and in all the work of founding and building up this city he was a leader. For thirty years, commencing with
1852, he was a member of the territorial legislature, chiefly as presiding officer of the upper house. In 1855,
with fifty families, he founded and named Brigham City, in northern Utah, which was his home for many years.
In 1886, during the agitation against the practice of polygamy, he was convicted of polygamy. He was convicted
of unlawful cohabitation and sentenced to three terms of six months each, but later was released on a writ of habeas
corpus. On September 13, 1898, he was chosen president of the church in succession to Wilford Woodruff. [The Oklahoman 10/11/1901 - Transcribed by Dale Donlon]
STARR
Newspaper: The Grove Sun Daily
Submitters Name: Jody Eggensperger
Jimmy Dewayne Starr, 51 year old West Jordan, Utah, resident, passed away
Friday, April 11, 2008, at his home following a sudden illness. Jimmy was born February 14, 1957, in Southwest
City, Missouri, to James T. Starr and Wilma J. Roberts. He graduated in May, 1979, from Northeastern State University
with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. Jimmy loved the outdoors and adventure almost as much as his Grandma Kirby's
cinnamon toast and his Mom's pie and candy. Jimmy had the energy of an 18 year old and loved playing with his nieces
and nephews as well as letting his siblings know that he was the oldest, but could out do them in any competition.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bill D. Roberts; grandparents, John and Carrie Kirby, and Jose and
Inez Starr; three uncles, Dennis Starr, Ronnie Kirby, and Tony Bequette and one aunt, Doris Day.
Surviving family members include his mother, Wilma J. Roberts; grandmother, Mertie Johnson; two brothers, Billy
Roberts Jr. and Johnny Roberts; two sisters, Tenna Shotpouch and Barbara Newsome; six nephews; five nieces; one
great-nephew and six great-nieces. Along with a host of loved extended family and friends. Funeral Services will
be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the First Assembly of God in Jay, OK. Rev. Bill Goldner and Rev.
James Bell will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Hermon Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday,
April 18, 2008, at the Funeral Services of Grand Lake Chapel in Jay, OK.
SYMONS
In the 11th Ward, Oct. 20, 1879, Ada Florence, daughter of Thomas and Susannah Symons, aged 1 year 8 months and
21days. Millennial Star please copy.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C.
Horton]
RUNDQVIST
In the Tenth Ward , Salt Lake City, Aug. 3, Arthur Wilhelm, son of P.T. and Hanna (deceased) Rundqvist, of teething
and summer complaint, aged 1 or 4 years and ??days. - Scandinavian S?erne, please copy.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed. Aug. 9, 1876 - Transcribed by Candi
H.]
WHEELER
At the residence of Robert Dye, 20th Ward of this city, January 21, 1855, James Wheeler.
He was born at East Bergholt, Suffolk, England, Jan. 29, 1813 , was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day saints
at Wymondham, Norfolk, England, where he labored faithfully for several years as a home missionary under the direction
of several conference Presidents. He emigrated to Utah September 14, 1878; was a member of the High Priests quorum
and Tabernacle Choir. He was always zealous in the discharge of his duty, and was beloved and respected by all
who knew him, and died in full faith of the Gospel, with an assurance of a glorious resurrection with the just.
Funeral services will he held in the 20th ward Assembly Hall. Sunday morning, Jan. 25th, 1885, at 10.30 o'clock
a.m. Friends of the deceased are cordially invited to attend. Mill. Star please copy.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Jan. 28, 1885 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
WICKENS
In the 11th Ward, Salt Lake City, Oct. 26th, 1879 of old age, Mary Stover, wife of James Wickens, aged 78 years,
1 month and 25 days. Funeral service to-morrow (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. from the 11th Ward school-house. Friends are
respectfully invited to attend. [Deseret News, Salt Lake City,
Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C. Horton]
WORTHINGTON
At East Jordon, on the 7th inst., being dragged to death by a horse, John Wilson, son of Samuel and Mary Wilson
Worthington, aged 9 years, 8 months and 21 days.
[Deseret News, Salt Lake City,
Aug. 13, 1879 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
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