65^th Class Reunion    -    June 13, 2025     - Friday

Class members, please mark calendars for our class reunion

on June 13, 2025, in Brigham City at the Academy Center,

just north of old Court House on Main Street.

         Social     5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

         Dinner   6:00 pm

Letters and reservation information will go out in March.

Please plan to attend.  If you are aware of address changes or

deaths, please let us know.    RaDene Reeve Morgan

                                                    cell    435-730-0228

 

Karen Gay Roper

June 25, 1942 – December 23, 2021

Karen Gay Hess Roper 06/25/1942 – 12/23/2021

Karen, age 79, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2021 at home, of complications due to dementia. She was born on June 25, 1942 to LeRoi, (Dutch) Hess and Sadie Zina Jepperson Hess. She was the eldest of two children. Karen was born in Brigham City Utah and lived there until the age of 13, then moved with her mother and brother to Salt Lake City due to the death of her father. She graduated from East High School, and later trained as an accountant. She was an accounts payable manager for several firms in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. Later became General Manager and part owner of a small electronic business, who manufactured computerize fluid control monitors for inventory control for oil and lube stations. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and her Brother Richard, and her step father Elliott Merrell. She is survived by her Husband, Eugene, Four Children, David, (Cindy), Todd, Scott, (Susan), Melinda Michelsen, (Douglas), one step brother, Bruce Merrell, (Lynn), and two step sisters, Carolyn Summerhays, (Bruce), and Marcia Eyer, (Don). Eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Karen is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served various callings, she also served 5 years in the Jordan River Temple. Karen’s wishes for her service is graveside. At 1:30PM on Thursday Dec 30th there will be a 1 hour viewing at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 Highland Drive prior to her service. Following the viewing the graveside service will be held at 3:00PM on Thursday Dec 30th in the Sandy City Cemetery on 700 East 9000 South. The Family would like to thank Charter Hospice for their kind and loving help. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer’s Association.

 

Eldon Povatah

Eldon Povatah was born as the son of Donald Maho Povatah and Polly Sacavenka Shupla. He died on 12 January 2024, in Polacca, Apache, Arizona, United States.

 

Gordon DeVern Rasmussen peacefully departed this world on Monday, October 23, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas, after a prolonged battle with illness. He was born to DeVern James and Ila LaJune Chlarson Rasmussen and was the oldest of two siblings.

Gordon's formative years were spent in Honeyville, Utah, where he graduated from Box Elder High School. He will be forever remembered for his deep passion for trucks, cars, and his family. From a young age, he exhibited an unwavering fascination with trucks, a love that eventually evolved into a successful career. His exceptional driving skills were well-known, earning him recognition for safely covering over one million miles without a single accident. He lent his talents to various esteemed companies, including Parsons, Chlarson Brothers, Miller & Sons, Clawson Brothers, Consolidated Freight, Cal Western, and Ruan. Tragically, while transporting milk for Cal Western, he inadvertently ingested chemicals used for cleaning milk equipment, which left a permanent mark on his lungs, affecting his breathing for the remainder of his life.

Gordon also held an appreciation for automobiles, amassing a remarkable collection throughout his lifetime. It all began with a 1951 bronze metallic Ford two-door hardtop. He was an avid fan of NASCAR races, and a cherished highlight was the opportunity to drive on the actual NASCAR track in Las Vegas three different times.

More than his passion for trucks and cars, Gordon was known for his warm, friendly, and outgoing personality. He approached people with kindness and refrained from passing judgment on others. His greatest joy came from being in the company of his children and grandchildren, taking immense pride in their accomplishments.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served a mission in Denmark as a young man.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Cora Lee Higginson Rasmussen, oldest sister, Sharon Coleman and third wife Ellen Stoddard Rasmussen. He is survived by his long-life friend and wife Jeanette Jensen; children, Scott Rasmussen and Trudi (Michael) Jensen, as well as two remaining siblings, Brent (Jane) Rasmussen and Zan (Jim) Nix Rasmussen and others who knew him as Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. His memory will forever shine in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 25th at the Honeyville Church in Honeyville, Utah from 11am to 1pm. All friends and family are invited.

 

Chad Sheffield

Charles “Chad” Sheffield, of Redmond, WA, passed away on June 24, 2020 in Kirkland, WA.  He was 78.

 

He leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 36 years, Joanne (Pegg); daughter Kristin Sheffield Sigel (Seth) of Woodinville, WA; son Kelly Sheffield (Lisa); 4 grandchildren (Kenzie and Tyler Sigel and Alex and Anna Sheffield) and long list of dear friends and extended family.

 

Chad was born on December 28, 1941 to Donald and Chloe Sheffield in Ogden, Utah. Chad was  raised in Brigham City, and attended Box Elder and Ben Lomond High School where he was an active member of his school’s swim, track, and football teams.  He later attended Weber State University before moving to Washington State where he would spend the great majority of his adult life.

 

Full of energy and with a vibrant personality, Chad leveraged his early years in construction to forge a long and successful sales career, highlighted by a near 16 year commitment to Issaquah’s BMC West. There, his unmatched level of customer service and ability to clearly paint a customized and translatable “word picture” made him a popular and much appreciated member of their team.   He truly enjoyed his time there, retiring in 2007.

 

Chad and Joanne were married in 1984, and their honeymoon lasted until the day he passed.  Their chemistry was unmistakable, and they both greatly enjoyed entertaining friends and family, gourmet cooking, gardening, traveling, and playing competitive and “high-stakes” games of Yahtzee.   Chad had many other interests,  including woodworking, rock collecting, and a love of cars.   It is safe to say that his beloved pick-up truck (easily recognized by its “CHAD” license plate) was among the cleanest and shiniest automobiles in Washington’s history.

 

A great storyteller, Chad was a lifelong learner and possessed a wide range of knowledge across many subjects.   He was an avid reader of fiction and history, and excelled at (and rarely missed) “Jeopardy!”, taking great pride in his frequent final jeopardy success.  He was quick to share a joke (loved hearing new ones) and laughed hard and often.

 

As fond and as proud as he was of Kristin and Kelly, his life changed forever with the birth of his grandchildren, starting with Kenzie in 2001.   Never has a grandfather taken greater joy (or given more love) than Chad gave to Kenzie, Alex, Tyler and Anna.  Through sunshine and rain, he was a permanent fixture at baseball, softball, soccer and basketball games.  He beamed with pride at every school show, debate, theater and dance performance.  He poured his love into woodworking projects for his grandchildren, building a magnificent playhouse for Kenzie and beautiful dollhouse for Anna; he built bookcases, doll cribs, treasured toy chests (with secret compartments) and wooden rifles — and anything else his grandchildren could dream up.   All were built with precision, with fine craftsmanship, and with love.

 

Chad will always be remembered for the affection he shared with his family and friends and for the countless holidays, birthdays, milestones and wonderful times when he opened his (and Joanne’s) home.

 

Chad is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Chloe Sheffield, and his brother, Don (Sandy) Sheffield, Jr.

 

His family hopes to celebrate his life at a later time and greatly appreciate all your kind words and thoughts.

 

Emery Stephen Huggins

August 12, 1942 — October 27, 2024

Emery Stephen Huggins, 82, died peacefully, Sunday, October 27th with his loving wife by his side.

Steve was born August 12, 1942, in the Cooley Hospital in Brigham City, Utah to Emery Holman and Helen Fishburn Huggins. The third of five children.

Steve learned to work hard on the family farm. Hoeing sugar beets with a custom-made hoe at the age of 3, following his mom and sisters up the rows. He loved farming and would do that his entire life.

Steve served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967 and was deployed overseas to Vietnam and the Philippines. He was proud of his service to his country. It was here Steve developed a deep love of airplanes leading to a 34-year career at Hill Air Force Base.

Steve met his wife Janet Balls through a childhood friend, and they married November 28, 1969, later sealed in the Ogden Temple November 28, 1978. They were blessed with four children Tyler Stephen Huggins (deceased), Timothy Jason Huggins, Darin Lee Huggins, and Jana Lyn Huggins.

Steven enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends and the wonderful memories they would create.

Steve is survived by his wife Janet; sons Tim Huggins and Darin Huggins; daughter Jana Lyn Beston; sisters Marilyn Durfey and Jeanne (Mike) Allen; and brother Frank Huggins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pat Eskelson and son Tyler Huggins.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11 A.M. Viewings will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 5-7 P.M. and prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 A.M. All services will be held at the Bear River City Church (5870 N 4700 W- Bear River City). Interment will take place in the Bear River City Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed below.

Special thanks to the many friends he met along the way.

 

David Richard Christensen

April 12, 1942 — October 17, 2024

Brigham City, Utah

David Richard Christensen, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Brigham City, Utah, on October 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer.

Dave was born in Brigham City on April 12, 1942, to Richard Sorensen Christensen and Leone Bunnell Bunot. On April 17, 1964, he married the love of his life, Kathryn Miller, in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Together, they raised six amazing children: Calvin David (Misty), Kristi Ray Goldsberry (Brett), Cindy Gadberry (Kirk), Michael Richard, Melanie Hershfeldt (Steve), and Gregory John (MaryAnn). Dave was also a proud grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dave served a mission in the East Central States and fulfilled numerous church callings throughout his life. His deep love for the gospel and his family were always at the heart of everything he did.

Dave discovered his passion for radio at the age of 16 when he became an announcer and DJ for KBUH. His radio career spanned 14 years across various stations, and his iconic “radio voice” continued to be a staple in the community, often used for church and community programs. He was also one of the founders of the Heritage Theatre, where he devoted over 40 years acting, directing, running the lighting and sound, and designing programs.

In addition to his community involvement, Dave had many hobbies that brought him joy. He loved reading, music, computers, photography, carpentry, and creating model boats, cars, and trains. He also enjoyed building and operating radio-controlled planes and cars.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judith Ann. He is survived by his wife Kathryn, his six children, his brother Jon (Linda), and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Friday, October 25th, at 11:00 AM at the Brigham City 19th Ward, located at 105 Fishburn Drive. Friends and family may gather for a viewing on Thursday, October 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gillies Funeral Home, as well as prior to the service on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the church. Services will also be broadcast live via Zoom at: zoom.us/j/98607541406

 

Margaret Ann Baird Tomany

Margaret Baird Tomany passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 after battling pulmonary fibrosis and Alzheimer’s disease. Margaret Ann Baird was born on February 15, 1942, the oldest of 5 children born to Don Johnson Baird and Beth Wallace Baird, in Murray, UT. While she was still a young child, the family moved to Brigham City, UT, where she lived most of her life. Margaret was close to her sister and brothers and many cousins, and they spent time outdoors camping, riding horses, and fishing. She learned to hunt at a young age and was a crack shot. Margaret graduated from Box Elder High School in 1960 and attended Brigham Young University, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1964. While working as a nurse in Los Angeles, CA, she met Michael Leonard Tomany. After a short courtship, they were married for time and all eternity in the Logan Temple on November 17, 1967. Margaret and Mike made their home in Brigham City, and were blessed with six children, 23 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Margaret was a very talented homemaker and a lifelong learner, excelling at sewing, cooking, gardening, and woodworking. She worked at Cooley Memorial Hospital and Brigham City Community Hospital as a Labor and Delivery Nurse, retiring in 2008, when she ‘started delivering babies of babies she delivered.’ Margaret was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many callings. She had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and loved serving her brothers and sisters. She and her husband served an LDS mission in Ft Sill, Oklahoma, working with the soldiers there. Margaret is survived by her husband, Michael Leonard Tomany; her children Jennifer (Russell) LeBaron of Hurricane, UT; Michael ‘Mick’ (Kathryn) Tomany of Liberty Lake, WA; Anemarie (Christian) Sutch of Brigham City, UT; Zina (Frank) Dankwa of Syracuse, UT; Carrie Beth Tomany of Harrisville, UT; and Margaret ‘Meg’ (Chad) Shoop of Nibley, UT, as well as 22 grand-children and one great-grand-son. She is also survived by her brother, Don Wallace ‘Wally’ (Susie) Baird, and two sisters-in-law, LeAnn Baird and Colleen Baird. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Beth Sherratt and Don J Baird, her sister, Mary Beth Pollack, her brothers, J Michael Baird and F. Dee Baird, and one grandson, Brigham VarSelle Tomany. Margaret was a loving, compassionate woman who will be missed by many. Thanks to Dr. Lynn Beard, Dr. Mary Beth Scholand, and Symbii Home Health and Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Brigham City 25th Ward, 865 S 300 W., Brigham City, Utah. Viewings will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E 200 S., Brigham City, Utah and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the church. Interment will be held at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park in Bluffdale, Utah at a later date.

Jack “H” Molgard

16 April 1942 – 12 July 2024 Jack “H” Molgard, 82, quickly and quietly passed away sitting in the shade of his cabin in Alpine, Wyoming while reading a book. He was born to Robert and Nellie Hunsaker Molgard on April 16, 1942 in Brigham City, Utah. He graduated from Box Elder High School and received a BS in Political Science at USU. He was a true-blooded Aggie, having football and basketball season tickets for 63 years. He received his Juris Doctor in 1969 from the University of Utah Law School and practiced law in Brigham City for 55 years. In 2009, he was proud to bring his nephew Malone into the Molgard Law Firm. They had an extra special bond. Jack never married, so his sister Kay Peterson and his brothers Kent, Max, their spouses and children were his family, along with cousins, aunts and uncles that he loved. The Molgards are an extremely tight-knit group, spending much of their lives together. Fifty-three years ago, Jack and his mother Nellie bought property in Alpine, Wyoming with the specific goal of making it a place for their family to gather and make memories. With the addition of a cabin built by Kent, a large garage to store the boats, four-wheelers and other toys, additional property and Kay’s cabin across the street, it has become a treasured gathering place where a constant stream of family come to play and make memories. Those memories have always included Uncle Jack, who spent every moment he could at the cabin, fishing, floating the river and even piloting his own plane there in the early years. His passions included history, reading and education. He listened daily to several hours of the news. He loved trying to stump relatives about history trivia, and they very seldom stumped him. In his sixties, he returned to Utah State and received an MS in History. He also had a lifetime passion for photography. His gruff exterior hid the biggest heart and we know that many were the recipient of his generosity and kindness, with the common directive to “just don’t tell anybody.” That kindness was turned around as he received a frightening prognosis two years ago that he wouldn’t live more than a few weeks. Undeterred, he rallied and surprised everyone as he lived his new normal. His siblings, nieces and nephews all combined forces and gave him a wonderful final two years of adventures and service when needed. We are so grateful for those additional two years. Special thanks to Dr. Lance Barker, nurse Amber Jones and IHC Hospice. He was also grateful to niece Barbie Molgard-Wright who supervised his medical needs, his sister Kay who brought his lunch to share during her daily visits and brother Max who was his entertainment director. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kent Molgard and brother-in-law Morrell Peterson and numerous canine companions. He is survived by his sister Kay Peterson, sister-in-law Pam (DeLoy) Bench, brother Max (Bette) Molgard, and numerous nieces and nephews. Per his request, there will be no funeral services. There will be a private memorial at a later date in Alpine, Wyoming.

Lewis Jones  

 Lewis Jones, affectionately known as Dr. Jones by his students, was a charismatic soul whose life was a testament to his compassionate nature and humble heart. Born on July 29, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, Lewis spent his childhood immersed in the vibrant culture and strong community spirit that shaped him into the loving, dedicated man he grew to be. Throughout his life, Lewis remained true to his roots, residing in his beloved hometown until his passing on March 25, 2024.

Lewis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lewis served in the Gulf States Mission in the early 1960's. In the words of his faith, "The worth of souls is great in the sight of God." (D&C 18:10). He married Karen Burt Jones in the Salt Lake City Temple on September 4, 1964. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Lewis dedicated his life to the noble vocation of teaching. His radiant personality and passion for education touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the heart of every student he taught. He taught at Box Elder and then Bear River High Schools. His love for history was infectious, and his hobby of reenacting the Golden Spike was a testament to his dedication to preserving and sharing the rich history of his beloved home state. As a retiree, Lewis continued to live a life full of enthusiasm and love for his community. He also sold real estate. He loved spending time with his family, BYU sports, traveling and reading. Lewis is survived by our angel mother and his devoted wife, Karen, his loving children; Dan, Carolyn Brown, Kelly, Tim (Staci), Chris, Julie (Greg) Roy, Jenny, Ben (Lisa) Jones. He also has 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Lewis Jones Sr. and Lucille Reeves Jones; and 3 older sisters. Lewis always treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. Thanks to all who have helped along the way! We love you Dad! Always! Thanks for everything. A viewing will be held at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah, 84302, on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00-8:00 pm and on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Brigham City 1st Ward, 236 East 100 South. The funeral service will follow on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 11:00 am MDT at the same location. In memory of our beloved Lewis, we encourage friends and family to share their memories, stories, and photos on his memorial page. Each remembrance shared will stand as a tribute to Lewis's incredible life and the lasting impact he had on all who knew him.