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Samuel Rodger Barker
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Samuel Rodger Barker, 68, completed his sojourn on this earth May 8, 2021 in Ephraim, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Provo. Sam was raised in Hobble Creek Canyon. He attended Springville High School, where he excelled in drafting and orchestra playing the viola. He attended Snow College and graduated with a General Associates Degree in 1976. It was there that he met the love of his life, Vickee Mellor. In 1983, Sam and Vickee settled down in Hobble Creek Canyon where they raised nine wonderful children.They remained there for 38 years and only recently moved to the town where they met and fell in love: Ephraim. Sam is survived by his wife, Vickee Barker, two daughters Julane (Josh Walker) and Keeara (Brian Terry), seven sons Glen (Missy), Samuel (Katie), Hyrum (Cassandra), Jesse (Ann), Brandon (Delicia), Brigham (Kaeli), and Jacob; three brothers James (Sandy), Steve (Shirleen), and Dennis, one sister Evelyn (Morris) Howard and twenty-six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Lois Barker, a brother Roy, and a sister Pat. Condolences can be offered at www.springcreekmortuary.com.
Seamues Jose Ramos
Seam ues Jose Ramos completed his earthly journey on April 30, 2021 after an intensive fight with COVID-19. Seamues was a fighter. Just like he had given everything he had to overcome the adverse effects of this novel virus, he put everything he had into providing the best life for his surviving children and the ultimate treasure of his life, his Wonder Woman, Laurie. Additionally, Seamues would not want us to forget his partner in crime, Odin the Wolf Dog, who dearly misses him. Seamues was born in Torrance, Calif., on June 16, 1966 to his surviving mother, Freda, and father, Jose. Seamues grew up primarily in West Valley City. He was the oldest of six children. Seamues was truly the best older brother. His siblings will forever treasure the memories of raiding neighborhood cherry trees, sneaking into hotel water slides, and riding motorcycles. He married Laurie in 1990 in Payson. They made their home in Santaquin, where he has thrived for the past 26 years. To leave condolences and share memories of Seamues, visit www. legacyfunerals.com
Sharron Lee Christensen
O n May 6, 2021 our beautiful Mom, Grand ma and Grand ma Great Sharron Lee Nielsen Christensen passed away peacefully at her home in Salem. Sharron was born Aug. 18, 1948 to Jack Ray and Lois Marion Nash Nielsen. She was the oldest of six children. She grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1966. It was there that she met the love of her life Steven Lynn Christensen. They were married Dec. 9, 1966, in Spanish Fork. They were blessed with four amazing children Cory, Ashley, Shad and Alisha.
Sharron was an excellent homemaker and she loved staying home with her children when they were little. After the passing of Steven, she had to go to work to provide for her family. She was employed at Burrelle’s Press Clipping Service in Provo for more than 20 years. She made many lifelong friends while working there. Family was the most important thing to Mom, She loved being together with her family. She wanted to be involved with everything the Grandkids were doing. She was blessed with 9 Grandkids Weston, Whitney, Braden, Cadry, Sydnie, Tyler, Kiery, Hayden and Teyven. She tried to attend every sporting event, dance recital, motorcycle race, band competition, concert, and rodeo she could. Her presence at her grandchildren’s events was well known by all of their friends and teammates. She got to know all of the kids in the community and loved cheering them on. Through her years she gained many “bonus grandchildren’’. She would always say kids were great, grandkids are wonderful, but being a Grandma Great is the best. To leave condolences and share memories of Sharron, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
Steven Richard Miller
Steven Richard Miller was born July 23, 1939, in Ogden, to Arnold Franklin Miller and Erma Burnett Miller. He has two brothers Neil (preceded him in death) and John and three sisters Audrey, Carma and Shirley (who died in her infancy). He grew up in Syracuse near the Great Salt Lake. He graduated from Davis High School. He married Linda Joan Tams the love of his life on January 16, 1959. They have been married for 62 years and were High School Sweethearts going through the journey of life together ever since. They have had five children: Jeffrey (Jill), Jill (Dave Johnson), Jodi (Todd Marvell), Marci (Shawn Nielson), Mindy Smith. Also 25 outstanding grandchildren and soon to be 8 fantastic great grandchildren. Through the years Steve always had a dream of building a cabin. He loved the mountains-wildlife-nature and the beauty. He finally chased his dream and started to build the cabin. It took 20 years of working non-stop summers and weekends. But it was the journey that made it fun. He loved the wildlife, elk, moose, deer, and even several bears that visited the front porch. Family, friends, grandchildren, and even strangers loved coming and spending time at the cabin. Condolences can be offered at springcreekmortuary.com.
Charles Dee Waters
Charles D e e Waters passed away on April 23, 2021, in Provo at the age of 65. He was born to Charles Henry and Alfreda Waters in Springville, on April 30, 1955. Charles married Debbie Beardall on April 29, 1975. They would have been married 45 years on April 29, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Debbie. To leave condolences or to share memories of Dee, visit leagacyfunerals.com
Elizabeth “Bess” Mae Weston (Whittington)
Eliz abeth “Bess” M a e Weston, 97, died on May 2 3 , 2021, in Springville. She was born on May 14, 1924 in Maple Hills, Kansas, to Fred L Whittington and Nora B Griffing Whittington. Elizabeth worked as Head Secretary at BYU for many years. She has a large and loving family, who were a blessing to her all her life. To leave condolences, or share a memory of Elizabeth, visit www. legacyfunerals.com
Jerry Don James
J e r ry Don James met his Redeemer at his appointed time early Monday
morning, May 17, as he slipped peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jerry was born on Oct. 30, 1943 in Grandfield, Okla., to Jewel Thomas and Nora Aleen James. Jerry is survived by his sweet wife, Carla, and his four children and grandchildren. Jerry was faithful to the end. Loving his wife as Christ loved the church, serving the Lord willingly and a faithful encourager to all who knew him. Well done dear brother, we’ll see you in Glory someday soon! In lieu of flowers, Carla has requested contributions be designated to Faith Baptist Church Memo: Summer Missions Trip - Lighthouse Baptist Press. Jerry and Carla desired to help in the purchase of one roll of paper which costs $950, for the printing of over 12,000 international gospel booklets. Your gifts will impact eternity. To leave condolences, and memories of Jerry, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
Leonard Lee Lilienthal
O u r Father, Leonard Lee Lilienthal, 82, returned to Heaven and to his soulmate, on April 26, 2021. Leonard was born Aug. 8, 1938 to Abel and Cleva Figueira. He was born in Oakland, Calif. At the age of 13, Leonard was adopted by Otto Henry Lilienthal, who became his stepfather 10 years prior. Leonard had two sisters and two brothers: Sylvia, Otto Henry Jr., Patricia and Carl. Among the children, Leonard was the second oldest. From a young age he had a deep love for nature and animals, inventions, and machines.
He was married to Mary Dahl Lilienthal for nine years and had four children and eventually seven grandchildren. He later married his soulmate and love of his life Jean Barber Flynn (Heineman) on Dec. 10, 1988, and they shared the next 27 years together until Jean passed in December 2015.
Leonard gained another son through marriage and eventually two more grandchildren. To leave condolences and share memories of Leonard, visit www. legacyfunerals.com
Luke Carter
Luke M a sakazu Carter, 18, born July 26, 2002, in Ameri can Fork, died in Aubrey, Denton County, Texas on May 18, 2021. Luke was the second of seven children of Joshua and Paulette (Watabe) Carter. He lived most of his 18 years in Springville.
He and his missionary companion, Elder Eli Fowler died in an automobile accident on May 18, 2021, while travelling home after serving the homeless people of the Denton, Texas area. Luke enjoyed playing soccer, ice hockey, and working at Hogi Yogi and later Gandolfos for a bit. He also enjoyed meeting and making new friends when he worked for BYU Dining Services and Special Events.
Luke blessed us with many ukulele and guitar songs. He radiated a love that made anyone he met feel like an instant friend. Luke loved people, so serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was something he was so excited about and looked forward to doing.
He was so happy to learn Japanese in order to teach the people in Sapporo, Japan about Christ, but was equally excited to serve in the Texas Fort Worth mission. Condolences can be offered at springcreekmortuary.com.
Ronald Henline Warner
Ronald Henline Warner, loving father, brother, friend passed aw ay May 6, 2021 from a sudden heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving children. Ron was born June 9, 1965 to Reed Hodson Warner and Alma Bernice Henline.
He was the youngest of six children and was a bonus child for his parents. Ron attended schools in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1984.
After graduation Ron enlisted in the United States Army. While he was stationed in Denver, working as an operating room specialist, he met his wife Vannesa Sharon Lawton.
They were married in April 1987 and started their family. Ron was a US Army Veteran with nearly 23 years of service in both the regular Army and Utah Army National Guard. Ron was a mentor to many and served his community throughout his lifetime.
He was a healer. Ron was very accomplished during his military career receiving numerous decorations, medals, service ribbons and expert marksmanship awards.
He was trained in the medical field taking many courses of which he always excelled. After serving 6 years active duty Ron received an honorable discharge.
He and his family returned to Spanish Fork where he enlisted in the Utah National Guard and he continued to serve his county until he received an honorable discharge in 2012.
Ron’s last act was volunteering with his softball team, made up of folks recovering from various health problems who he was coaching, working with, encouraging, and mentoring.
Those who were lucky enough to interact with Ron got to experience his dry wit and humor.
He always had something to say and usually got the last word in.
Ron is preceded in death by his wife Vannesa Warner, parents Reed and Alma Warner, and his brother Bradley Warner who passed away on the same day 32 years ago. To leave condolences and share memories of Ron, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
