The Preston Citizen

Morris O. Gregory, 87, was born and raised in Mapleton, Idaho, and thrived in Cub River Canyon. He married his first love, Janece Bodily, on June 2, 1953 in the Logan Temple, and they subsequently lived in various locations in his career with the railroad. While living in Provo and working as a lineman for the power company, Morris was asked by his father if he wanted to buy the family farm. He and Janece and their first six of eight children moved north and made multiple sacrifices to modernize and expand dairy operations. Working with his family in challenging but beautiful surroundings was highly important to Morris. Morris served faithfully in his church callings, including as scout...

Rose Marie Nichols passed away October 20, 2021. She is remembered as kind and caring, with abounding love and pride in family. Rose Marie was born September 15, 1933 to Joseph and Muriel (Jensen) Wright in Logan, Utah. Rose Marie is survived by her beloved husband, Murray C Nichols and children: Anna Marie (Dennis) Hauser of Pocatello; Janet Barrett of Preston; Sharon (Brad) Nilsen of Phoenix, Arizona; Kathryn (Sid) Munk of Amalga, Utah; Diane (Bruce) Woodward of Vineyard, Utah and Brian (Candice) Nichols of Draper, Utah; siblings Mark (Leah) Wright of Hyrum, Utah and Jon (Merilyn) Wright of Wellsville, Utah.She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Pauline Wright and grandsons...

Jeff Dahlstrom (Dan Jeffrey) was born on May 23, 1978 in Gillette, Wyoming. He entered the Dahlstrom family universe 3 days later as the oldest son of Danny J and Halene Dahlstrom. He had health challenges from birth, but quickly grew to be the very lively big brother to Kati, Colter, and Jennalee. During his lifetime, Jeff lived in Wyoming, Utah, Washington, Richmond, British Columbia, Anchorage, Alaska, and Preston, Idaho. He loved music, and learned to play and teach several instruments. He especially excelled in vocal performance, piano and trumpet. Jeff obtained a degree in musical performance from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He performed in plays and operas, at times serving...

Glenn Elliot Champney (62) of Preston, Idaho passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest on October 18, 2021. Glenn was born October 26, 1958, in Gold Beach, Oregon being the eldest son of Claude and Lou Anna (Splethof) Champney. He was raised in Oregon with his brothers, sisters, and many cousins. He married the love of his life, Cindy Louise Keatley, on February 28, 1976. Shortly after he joined the Navy, proudly serving 6 years on the U.S.S Bainbridge and U.S.S Piedmont. All while raising his four daughters, Rabecka, Shawnda, Carissa, and Melissa (the twins). In his mid 20"s, he moved his family to Utah, making Cache Valley his home. Glenn worked at JBS for 37 years. Making lots of...

Our dear, sweet mom, grandmother, and friend, LuAnne McClellan Rasmussen departed this life on Sunday, Oct 17th, 2021, and was reunited with her sweetheart, Dallan. LuAnne was born March 21, 1943, in Seattle Washington to Junius Wilson McClellan and Mildred Clark. LuAnne with her family moved to Michigan, where she would spend her childhood. To this day, the beautiful lakes and green forests of Michigan still hold a special place in her heart. LuAnne went to BYU and studied education and then went on to work on her Master's in Speech Pathology. LuAnne grew up in a household of music which she has continued that love all her life. At BYU, she participated in plays and musicals. It was in...

Danny Kay Beckstead passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in a car accident in Wyoming. He was born March 15, 1948, in Preston Idaho to Elmo G. Beckstead and Elda Long. He was the youngest of four children. Danny attended and graduated from Preston High School. He later married Lynda Merrill Burbank on December 2nd, 1972. At the time of his death, he was working for J&J Garcia Transport. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Wesley Wagner. He leaves behind his wife Lynda and three sons, Mike, Shane, Corey, and their families, his brother Gordon and spouse Marileen Beckstead, two sisters, DiAnn and spouse Larin Bodily and JoAnn Jardine, 19 grandchildren and 19...

Robert S. Hanger 80 or Preston, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, in the Preston hospital. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Franklin County Funeral Home, Preston Idaho. For more information and to share a memory of Robert please visit www.franklincountyfuneral.com

Michael K. Hobbs age 55 has returned to our Heavenly Father to be with those who have passed before him on October 8, 2021 in Preston Idaho. He was born on June 20, 1966 in Logan Utah to his wonderful parents Kenneth and Karen Klippert Hobbs. He was married to his long awaited for wife Ann Tonette (Toni) Richards Hobbs on November 26 2013 in Malad Idaho. They were sealed in the Ogden Utah Temple on November 26, 2014 for time and all eternity. Michael worked at Nucor Steel in Plymouth Utah where he had made many lifetime friends that he loved to spend time with in Moab, the sand dunes, snowmobiling in the mountains and many more adventures. When he wasn't with his family and 16 grandkids...

Robert Parley Bray, aged 84, passed away October 7, 2021, at his home in Ivins Utah. He was born January 11, 1937, in Provo Utah to his parents Orval and Olive Bray. He married the love of his life, Connie Joy Jensen on March 13, 1958, in Provo Utah. He was raised in Springville Utah, where he graduated from Springville High School. He lived in Springville UT, Salt Lake City UT, and Goleta CA. Bob and Connie retired together and moved to Ivins Utah. Bob was a professional manager, business owner, and salesman. He enjoyed golfing, the outdoors, long sightseeing trips with Connie, his family, extended family, and his dogs CJ and Charlie. He is survived by his wife Connie, his children, Jeff...

Ray LaMar Carlson, 85, passed away October 2, 2021 at the Franklin County Transitional Care Center in Preston, Idaho. He was born September 13, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho the son of Raymond Alma Carlson and Wilda Rose Hammond Carlson. He married Clara Etchells on October 2, 1958 in Providence, Rhode Island. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah Temple. He enlisted in the Navy and served four years towards the end of the Korean War. He enjoyed flying airplanes and had his pilot's license. He was a great story-teller and enjoyed telling stories. He had a great love for music and he enjoyed being a chorister. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus...

Debra Lynn Thompson at age 65, returned to her heavenly home on Oct. 1st 2021. She passed away in her home surrounded by her children. Her death was due to massive digestive system complications. Debra was born on Oct. 20th 1956, in James Town New York, daughter of James and Beverly Holt. Debra was very active in her life; all of her life was devoted to her children and Family. She was an painter and an artist for 13 years, she served diligently for several years on the school PTA program, she was an EMT for 20+ years, and was a real estate investor-developer. Debra belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ even to...

Steve Sheldon Rawlings, 74, passed away on September 29, 2021 at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was born March 25, 1947 in Preston, Idaho to Sheldon Rawlings and Roma Louise Smith. He loved his early life helping his father build a family home, fixing any type of equipment necessary and interacting with his siblings Diane, Cathy, Kim and a bit later in life Stacey. Steve was an outstanding speaker, writer, athlete, coach, mechanic, husband and father. His priority was family and actively working to ensure their success and attending all types of events kids and grandkids were involved in. After a decorated...

BURLEY - Linda was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Elle Ritzman and Wilma Hill. She passed away peacefully at her home in Burley, Idaho, attended by her husband, early Friday morning on Sept. 24, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Donny; son, Victor Archibald, and daughter, Marti Archibald; she is also survived by, Ricki Rakel Miller (granddaughter); Abel Jamieson Miller (great-grandson); Dillon Ray Archibald (grandson); Mandi (granddaughter) and Scott (hubby); Saij and Merci (great-grandchildren); Danielle Poliski (granddaughter) & her husband, Eric Poliski; Lexie Ramirez/Poliski; and Jase Ramirez/Poliski (great-grandchildren); and Becki Felde (granddaughter). Linda loved animals,...

Max Moser Dahle, 79, passed away suddenly on 9/24/21. Max Dahle was born Nov. 10, 1941, in Preston, Idaho, to Anna Moser Dahle and Lester Davidson Dahle. He was raised on the farm in Linrose, Idaho, with his parents. At the age of 11 his mother passed away in a car accident. Due to the accident and his father's work schedule, Max went to live with his Grandma Moser in Preston and later with his Aunt Adele Viehwig in Clifton. Max loved living in the country and playing in the sand hills. He had many pets on the farm and one he remembered was a little pony that pulled a cart. It would only go a short way from home and then turn and go back. He spent much of his childhood hunting and fishing....

BeVaun Leffler at age 91, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Preston Idaho. She was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and moved to Grace, Idaho after her and her husband's retirement. BeVaun was born the oldest of 5 siblings and was the last to leave. She spent most of her life working on the family farms and loving the outdoors. Fishing was one of her favorite pastimes along with painting with her tri-chem on quilts and clothing, which she gave to family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Leffler, and 4 children; Glenna Stanley, Gary Leffler, Denny Leffler, and David Leffler. 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by a daughter Karleen Leffler...

Joan Nielson Phillips was born January 25, 1939 to Elaine and Carl P. Nielson in Logan, Utah. She slipped into eternity on September 22, 2021 in Preston, Idaho. She married Wayne G. Phillips on June 6, 1957 in the Logan LDS Temple and soon after started the family that would become the center of Joan's world. They had their first child, Todd, and since that turned out so well they also welcomed Lisa and Shelli later on. They also raised their grandson Matt for much of his life. That love compounded when they all gave Joan grandkids which without doubt were her life's greatest joy. She loved family deeply and they loved her equally. Joan was a life-long member of the LDS church and held...

Joshua Jeff Mayhew, 35, passed away September 20, 2021 at his home in Preston, Idaho from natural causes. He was born August 30, 1986 in Preston, Idaho the son of Jeffrey Allen Mayhew and Toni Lynn Carter. He loved the mountains, the outdoors, and his dog, Moose. He enjoyed kayaking and fishing. His favorite holiday was Halloween and he loved dressing up! He also enjoyed teasing his mother. He loved his black truck and enjoyed fixing it up. He is survived by his mother, Toni (Cody) Cazier of Preston, Idaho; by his father, Jeff (Tish) Mayhew of Las Vegas, Nevada; by his grandparents, Karen (Phil) Ashbaker of Preston and Norm Mayhew of Preston; by his step-brothers and...

Rikki Rodriquez (Frankie Smith), 43 died September 19, 2021. Born in Houston Texas, he was adopted by Grover C. Smith and Gloria Carol Rodriquez. He leaves behind his beautiful daughters, Destini and Sierra Rodriquez. They were his world and whole heart. He is survived by his father, Grover C. Smith and Vicky Smith from Hyrum Utah, Mother Gloria Carol Lopez from Shepherd Texas, Brother James Smith, Sister Heather Chavez, and her children, Michael, Jonathan, Jessica, and Joshua. Sister Stephanie Smith and her children, TJ, Kristina, Patrick, and Kayla. Sister Rebecca Ramos and her children, Adrian, Aris, Grace, and Mia, with numerous great-nephews and nieces. He is deeply loved and will be...

Norma Mary Anderson Bodily, 93, the meanest teacher ever, passed away at her home of natural causes due to age on September 18, 2021, surrounded by family. Norma was born September 11, 1928, in Moroni, Utah, to John Henry Anderson and Ivy Andrea Christensen. She was the oldest of four children followed by Helen, John, and Ross Kay. Norma grew up in Moroni, Utah, and graduated from Moroni High School, attended Snow College, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University. She returned to Moroni and taught second grade for a year and then moved to Preston, Idaho, to teach elementary school where she met her husband Vertis while she was walking along the sidewalk...

M. Louise (Massey) Crane was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 17, 2021, and her earthy body was released from the suffering of the vicious, mind and memory-depraving villain that is Alzheimer's. Louise was welcomed into the home of Luther and Leola Massey on May 27, 1940, in Ronda, West Virginia as the 7th of 8 children. At the tender age of 16, she married the love of her life, M. Ray Crane on April 20, 1957, and 10 years later, on April 20, 1967, their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Louise was a loyal wife and a dedicated mother. She cherished her family and devoted her life to mastering the art of keeping a tidy home and...

Brent Kay Barton, 72, passed away September 13, 2021 at his home in Preston, Idaho. He was born November 23, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of George Barton and Mary Phyllis Kelly Barton. He married Shauna Lynn Bell on July 17, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Shauna Barton of Preston; by three sons, Brett Barton of Preston, Idaho; Benjamin Barton of Bellingham, Washington; Scott Barton of Salt Lake City, Utah; by three brothers and one sister, Gordan (Margie) Barton of Salt Lake City; William (Linda) Barton of Salt Lake City; Darlene (Marvin) Wolf of Salt Lake City; Bryan (Jeanine) Barton of Chandler, Arizona; and by two grandchildren, Brendan Barton and...