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Jim Petro

After a hard-fought and courageous battle with an aggressive cancer, James “Jimmy” Petro passed away at the age of 58, on Jan. 29, 2021. Jimmy was born in Provo, on Feb. 17, 1962 to Ann and Louis Petro.

He was a graduate of Springville High School. Jimmy was a craftsman, an expert brick mason, and a master with his hands. Much like he left the spaces he worked on, he left people better than he found them- usually laughing and with a big smile on their face.

Jimmy had a way of making people feel important, never ceasing to the take the opportunity to tell you how great he thought you were.

His lighthearted, easygoing personality was a haven from the world and when he laughed, he laughed with his whole body. Every time he saw you, you were welcomed in a warm embrace and often with a new nickname. Family meant everything to Jimmy, he was a devoted father and grandfather, a great brother and son, and a favorite uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his dad, Louis Petro and his stepdad Dennis Wilkinson. He leaves behind his mom, Ann Petro, his brothers: Michael (Monica) Petro, Martin (Brenda) Petro, Mark (Pam) Petro, David (Joni) Petro, his sister Annette (Richard) Smith, his bonus daughters Necia Anne Gallagher and Tara Lee Beckstead (Bryan), and the three lights of his life: his son Louis, daughter Cassie, and granddaughter, Ellie. This loss is great, but we find great comfort in knowing he is at peace and out of pain.

Gerald Robert Jensen

Gerald Robert Jensen, passed away on Feb. 9, 2021. He was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Goshen, to Edmund Waldemar Jensen and Wilma Tanner Jensen House. He married Lois Joy Ander son on Dec. 21, 1951 in the Man ti LDS Temple. Ger ald was raised in Payson, where he worked on his family farm until 17 when he graduated from Payson High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II. After his military service, he returned home, where he played football for and attended BYU. Gerald was employed with Sears for 10 years as a Service Manager but most of his career was spent with Provo City Power as a stationary engineer. He retired from Provo City after 35 years. Gerald was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served as a Stake Missionary,served in the bishopric and many other ward and stake auxiliaries. Gerald loved to golf, was a member of the Cougar Club and had a great love for the outdoors. After retirement, Gerald and Lois spent a great deal of time traveling and camping with family until Lois’s death in 1999. Gerald later married Nancy Rose Miller. Gerald is survived by his wife, Nancy.

He is also survived by one son and three daughters. James Robert (Jannette) Jensen of St George, Ut; Katherine (Mike) Osborn of Sandy, Ut; Marilyn (Mark) Ellsworth of Springville, Ut; Dianne (Doug) Racine of Meridian, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. One sister, Sylvia Jensen Messner of St Louis. He is proceeded in death by his parents, wife Lois Anderson Jensen, a sister Verna Jensen Rohbock, and a brother Clifton Jensen. To send condolences, and share memories of Gerald, go to www.legacyfunerals.com

Dale Morehouse (Vest)

Dale Vest Morehouse (71), often called “Spicy” by her daughters and grandkids, departed her loving family on Jan 26, 2021, surrounded by her family at her Springville home. She fought a valiant battle against cancer for the last 25 years. Dale was born in Delta on Sept. 1, 1949, to Glenna and Samuel Vest. Although she hated school, she did graduate from Springville High School. Dale was a mommy to Leon ard Roy More house Jr, (Deceased), Cyn thia Cornaby and Delinda Gardner. She was Grandma (Granny) to her 4 beautiful Grand-kid’s: Shiri Stewart, Nicolas Gardner, Megan Marshall, Kaylee Marshall and her great nephew, Gage Whitelock. She worked as a seamstress most of her life. She loved sewing, baking, eating a good pastry, the outdoors and her family. Dale is proceeded in death by her parent’s, her son, Leonard Roy Morehouse Jr., her brother, Donald Vest, and her niece, Brittany Vest King. She is survived by her two daughter’s, Cindy (Brandon) Cornaby, Delinda (Kelly) Gardner, 4 Grand-kid’s, 1 sister, Cynthia Vest and 3 brother’s, Russell (Genie) Vest, Dean (Marlene) Vest and Chester (Chet) Vest. Fly high Spicy Mom!

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