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Monday, June 19, 2017He served for the duration of WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.After the war, he enrolled in the University of North Dakota and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce in 1950. He joined JC Penney company as a manager in 1951 and relocated to Lancaster, California in 1957. He later joined Sears as a merchandise manager and relocated to Hemet, California in 1966. In 1973 he joined Skyline Corporation in sales and later worked for Phillips Gasket Company as the General Manager. After retirement from Phillips in 1992, he relocated to Louisville, Colorado and owned a small art gallery and framing shop, which he operated until 2002. In 2008 he relocated to Sequim, WA to be closer to family.Besides working, Don loved sailing Hobie Cats, snow skiing, and photography. He was a Lutheran and was active in many church activities throughout his life.Don married Donna Rudolph of Fargo in 1948. They had three children, all living, Paul Summers of Sequim WA (age 64), Marc Monson of Broomfield CO (age 62), and Jon Monson of Gig Harbor WA (age 58). Don and Donna divorced in 1971. In 1987, Donald married Ruthanne Gebhardt.Don is survived by his brother Lawrence, age 92 of Fargo, his three sons and three grandchildren, Kristy Monson of Shoreline WA, Elizabeth Agerton of Bakersfield CA and Jonathan Monson of West Linn, OR. He is also survived by six grandchildren, David Tangren, Crystal Agerton, Joshua Ager ton, Karyn Cowperthwaite, Kaydence Monson and Addison Monson.He will be missed.A memorial service will he held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, 8503 State Route 16, Gig Harbor, Washington.Mickey SextonNovember 4, 1925 – May 13, 2017Mickey Sexton of Sequim, Washington died May 13, 2017. He was born November 4, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas.He graduated from high school in Wharton, Texas in 1942.He m...
Saturday, April 08, 2017March 18, 2017. He was the son of Kastantin and Anna (Simkonis) Leketa and brother of Ann Stone, Virginia Chimelski, and Joseph Leketa, who preceded him in death.He grew up in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. After more than thirty years he retired from United States Steel in 1978 where he worked as a mechanic and wire drawer. A member of “The Greatest Generation,” he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theater (England) as a Tech Sergeant. After the war he returned to Worcester, where he lived until 1980 when he moved to Auburn. Originally a member of Our Lady of Vilna Church he was a member of the Knights of Lithuania and Knights of Columbus. For years he belonged to Saint Casimir’s Church in Worcester, until he moved to Auburn where he joined Saint Joseph’s Church. He was a founding member of the Lithuanian War Veterans Organization, serving as Commander in 1955. He was very active and enjoyed participating in a variety of committees, and organizing activities associated with the LWVO. He also was a member of the Chester P. Tuttle, Post #279, American Legion in Auburn, Massachusetts.Among the things he enjoyed most was playing cribbage in the Worcester Cribbage League, gardening, playing pi...
Saturday, April 08, 2017Son, Inc.", expanding its 117-year operation into its current diversified feedlot, ranching and farming agri-business. He began his lifelong love for public service through the US Junior Chamber of Commerce (JAYCEEs) civic organization. He was then elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1964 and to the Utah State Senate in 1966. He served eighteen years in the Senate, and as President of the Senate for six of those years. As a legislator, Cap was known for his sound judgment, fairness, and ability to bridge differences. While serving as Senate President, he was selected as National Legislator of the Year and in 1983, was elected as President of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL). In his capacity as President of NCSL he frequented the White House and traveled internationally to meet with foreign officials and heads of state.In 1985, Cap was appointed Utah Commissioner of Agriculture by newly-elected Governor Norman H. Bangerte,r and served in that capacity for eight years, during which he also served as Vice-Chair of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.Upon leaving official public service, he joined his wife Sue in her successful political consulting firm, "Legislative Executive Consulting." As partners, they advised and lobbied for local, state, national, and international clients.Cap was an active member of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints. He cherished his service as a Bishopric Counselor, a High Councilman, as a Service Missionary (13 years) at the Joseph Smith Building, SLC, and as a Brigham City Temple Worker.Though community, church, and political service brought him great satisfaction, perhaps the greatest joy that came to Cap was through serving his family. He loved making his grandkids (whom he affectionately called the "Kinsmen"), a waffle breakfast on Sunday afternoons, bringing together his children at Christmastime, spending time with grandkids at the cabin in Bear Lake, and taking friends and family on summer trips to Europe and beyond. Cap will be remembered for his great service to the community, but also for his small acts of kindness to his family and friends.Cap is survived by his dear wife, Suzann...
Monday, April 03, 2017Directors Association. Describing Myers as “a man without guile,” Hall said he treated others with respect, no matter who they were.Scott Parkinson, who was president of the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce in the early 1990s said Myers was chairman of the chamber just before Parkinson’s appointment as president.“He would become an important mentor helping me in my new role,” Parkinson said. “Richard was always watching out for people.”Administrative assistants at Myers’ business said he mentored them in the same manner.“He was always very concerned about me and my life,” said Becky McBride. “He cared abut his employees and tried to make sure they were taken care of. He would tell me funny stories about when he first got started.”“He was so kind and nice with families,” Claire Dowdy added. “Even after he retired, people would come in and ask for him.”Linda L Pollock-Wells was one who experienced Myers’ compassion for people in their time of grief.“When my son's father died, he really was so kind,” she said. “When he asked you how you were, he really wanted to know. He was such a good, good man. ... He would always ask me for a hug.”Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the North Ogden Stake Center, 626 E. 2600 North, North Ogden.A viewing will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and Saturday at the stake center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.You may reach reporter JaNae Francis at jfrancis@standard.net or 801-625-4228. Follow her on Twitter at @JaNaeFrancisSE or like her on Facebook at facebook.com/SEJaNaeFrancis. ...
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Monday, June 19, 2017He served for the duration of WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.After the war, he enrolled in the University of North Dakota and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce in 1950. He joined JC Penney company as a manager in 1951 and relocated to Lancaster, California in 1957. He later joined Sears as a merchandise manager and relocated to Hemet, California in 1966. In 1973 he joined Skyline Corporation in sales and later worked for Phillips Gasket Company as the General Manager. After retirement from Phillips in 1992, he relocated to Louisville, Colorado and owned a small art gallery and framing shop, which he operated until 2002. In 2008 he relocated to Sequim, WA to be closer to family.Besides working, Don loved sailing Hobie Cats, snow skiing, and photography. He was a Lutheran and was active in many church activities throughout his life.Don married Donna Rudolph of Fargo in 1948. They had three children, all living, Paul Summers of Sequim WA (age 64), Marc Monson of Broomfield CO (age 62), and Jon Monson of Gig Harbor WA (age 58). Don and Donna divorced in 1971. In 1987, Donald married Ruthanne Gebhardt.Don is survived by his brother Lawrence, age 92 of Fargo, his three sons and three grandchildren, Kristy Monson of Shoreline WA, Elizabeth Agerton of Bakersfield CA and Jonathan Monson of West Linn, OR. He is also survived by six grandchildren, David Tangren, Crystal Agerton, Joshua Ager ton, Karyn Cowperthwaite, Kaydence Monson and Addison Monson.He will be missed.A memorial service will he held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, 8503 State Route 16, Gig Harbor, Washington.Mickey SextonNovember 4, 1925 – May 13, 2017Mickey Sexton of Sequim, Washington died May 13, 2017. He was born November 4, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas.He graduated from high school in Wharton, Texas in 1942.He m...
Saturday, April 08, 2017March 18, 2017. He was the son of Kastantin and Anna (Simkonis) Leketa and brother of Ann Stone, Virginia Chimelski, and Joseph Leketa, who preceded him in death.He grew up in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. After more than thirty years he retired from United States Steel in 1978 where he worked as a mechanic and wire drawer. A member of “The Greatest Generation,” he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theater (England) as a Tech Sergeant. After the war he returned to Worcester, where he lived until 1980 when he moved to Auburn. Originally a member of Our Lady of Vilna Church he was a member of the Knights of Lithuania and Knights of Columbus. For years he belonged to Saint Casimir’s Church in Worcester, until he moved to Auburn where he joined Saint Joseph’s Church. He was a founding member of the Lithuanian War Veterans Organization, serving as Commander in 1955. He was very active and enjoyed participating in a variety of committees, and organizing activities associated with the LWVO. He also was a member of the Chester P. Tuttle, Post #279, American Legion in Auburn, Massachusetts.Among the things he enjoyed most was playing cribbage in the Worcester Cribbage League, gardening, playing pi...
Saturday, April 08, 2017Son, Inc.", expanding its 117-year operation into its current diversified feedlot, ranching and farming agri-business. He began his lifelong love for public service through the US Junior Chamber of Commerce (JAYCEEs) civic organization. He was then elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1964 and to the Utah State Senate in 1966. He served eighteen years in the Senate, and as President of the Senate for six of those years. As a legislator, Cap was known for his sound judgment, fairness, and ability to bridge differences. While serving as Senate President, he was selected as National Legislator of the Year and in 1983, was elected as President of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL). In his capacity as President of NCSL he frequented the White House and traveled internationally to meet with foreign officials and heads of state.In 1985, Cap was appointed Utah Commissioner of Agriculture by newly-elected Governor Norman H. Bangerte,r and served in that capacity for eight years, during which he also served as Vice-Chair of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.Upon leaving official public service, he joined his wife Sue in her successful political consulting firm, "Legislative Executive Consulting." As partners, they advised and lobbied for local, state, national, and international clients.Cap was an active member of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints. He cherished his service as a Bishopric Counselor, a High Councilman, as a Service Missionary (13 years) at the Joseph Smith Building, SLC, and as a Brigham City Temple Worker.Though community, church, and political service brought him great satisfaction, perhaps the greatest joy that came to Cap was through serving his family. He loved making his grandkids (whom he affectionately called the "Kinsmen"), a waffle breakfast on Sunday afternoons, bringing together his children at Christmastime, spending time with grandkids at the cabin in Bear Lake, and taking friends and family on summer trips to Europe and beyond. Cap will be remembered for his great service to the community, but also for his small acts of kindness to his family and friends.Cap is survived by his dear wife, Suzann...
Monday, April 03, 2017Directors Association. Describing Myers as “a man without guile,” Hall said he treated others with respect, no matter who they were.Scott Parkinson, who was president of the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce in the early 1990s said Myers was chairman of the chamber just before Parkinson’s appointment as president.“He would become an important mentor helping me in my new role,” Parkinson said. “Richard was always watching out for people.”Administrative assistants at Myers’ business said he mentored them in the same manner.“He was always very concerned about me and my life,” said Becky McBride. “He cared abut his employees and tried to make sure they were taken care of. He would tell me funny stories about when he first got started.”“He was so kind and nice with families,” Claire Dowdy added. “Even after he retired, people would come in and ask for him.”Linda L Pollock-Wells was one who experienced Myers’ compassion for people in their time of grief.“When my son's father died, he really was so kind,” she said. “When he asked you how you were, he really wanted to know. He was such a good, good man. ... He would always ask me for a hug.”Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the North Ogden Stake Center, 626 E. 2600 North, North Ogden.A viewing will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and Saturday at the stake center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.You may reach reporter JaNae Francis at jfrancis@standard.net or 801-625-4228. Follow her on Twitter at @JaNaeFrancisSE or like her on Facebook at facebook.com/SEJaNaeFrancis. ...
