Class of 1957~Honorary



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Ballif, Bonnie
2181 North 1220 East
Provo, Utah 84604-4182 US

Bonnie & Robert Ballif Spanvill
  • Work: (801) 374-9800
  • Home: (801) 422-4609

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Bonnie Ballif. [Name, photo do not appear with senior class in 1957 Wildcat yearbook.] Married Robert J. Spanvill. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Artemesia Romney and Ariel Smith Ballif, Sr. BS BYU, 1962, with Honors, Phi Kappa Phi; Ph.D. BYU, 1966, with Distinction. Alternate address: Brigham Young University, The Women's Research Institute. 1063 JFSB Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602-5548. Dr. Bonnie Ballif-Spanvill, Director. Also Professor of Psychology at Brigham Young University. Phone: 801/422-4609 - Fax: 801/422-1138. @2010

Bennion, Janice

Bennion, Janice
Ferron, Utah US

Janice and Val Bess

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Janice Bennion. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: David Goff Bennion and Vera Rose Herron Bennion. Their children included five daughters: Sharlene Bennion; Carla Bennion (Ken) Peterson; Janice Bennion [BYH Class of 1957 ~ Honorary] (Val) Bess; Marsha Bennion (Bob) White; and Sharon Bennion [BYH Class of 1960 ~ Honorary] (Gerald - Jerry) Dillenbeck. ~ ~ ~ ~ I'm alive and enjoying life at the young age of 70! @2009 ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Janice "Jan" Bennion Bess. Ferron, UT - "I am not a body. I am free. I am as God created me." -A Course in Miracles. Janice "Jan" Bess, age 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2014. Jan was born June 28, 1939 in Salt Lake City to David Goff Bennion and Vera Rose Herron. She attended Brigham Young High in Provo and Stevens Heneger College. She married Roland B. Wilkins. They later divorced. She spent 50 wonderful years with the love of her life, Val W. Bess. They married January 23, 1964 in Elko Nevada. After growing up in Sugarhouse, she spent the majority of her life in South Salt Lake as a dedicated wife and mother raising four children. In 1997 she moved with her husband, Val, to Ferron Utah, fulfilling their dream of retiring in the country. She loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. She was active skier, boater and golfer, but most of all she loved camping. As a very proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 23 years her love and care helped many in recovery. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the Emery Historical Society. She believed in the lessons written in "A Course in Miracles". Jan is survived by her husband, Val; sister, Marsha; daughter, Tammy Bess; son, Mike Wilkins; and grandsons, Colton and Jared. She will also be greatly missed by her special adopted family, JoAnn, Jennifer, Tyler, Adam, Lula and Johnathan. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Carla and Sharon; and two daughters, Danna and Sandy. A casual gathering for remembrance will be held Saturday, February 15th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Fausett Mortuary 680 East 100 South, Price. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Jan at www.fausettmortuary.com [Salt Lake Tribune - Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2014] Source

Buckley, John
Ivins, Utah US

John and Ursula Buckley

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. John Buckley. He attended BYH but graduated elsewhere in 1957. He married Ursula. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: John C. Buckley passed way August 10, 2010. He was born July 14, 1939 in Provo, Utah, to John L. Buckley and Ada Minnie Conover "Connie" Buckley Birch. He retired from the Salt Lake City Fire Department after 23 years of service. He is survived by his children, Scott, Kirk, Kris, Earl, Brett, Reggie, Kurt, Vicki; grandchildren, Ryan, Jamie, Jennifer, James, Jonathan, Heather, Blake and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Wheeler and Brodee; and his twin sister, Connie Buckley. Graveside services were held on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Provo City Cemetery, 610 S. State Street, Provo, Utah. [Salt Lake Tribune, August 13, 2010.]

Christensen, Eldon H.
8168 Manitoba St. No. 2
Playa del Rey, California 90293-8291 US

Eldon and Toni Christensen
  • Work: 310-821-4358

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Eldon H. Christensen. [Name, photo not listed with senior class in 1957 Wildcat yearbook.] He married Antoinette Helen "Toni".

Fullerton, Art

Fullerton, Art
Reno, Nevada US

Art Fullerton

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Art Fullerton. Arthur Fullerton was born on October 18, 1938. He lived in Utah for a time. He died on September 19, 1999 in Reno, Nevada.

Hall, Thomas K.
2168 South Ridge Point Way
Boise, Idaho 83712 US

Tom and Karla Hall
  • Work: (208) 343-2168

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Thomas K. Hall. [Name, photo do not appear with senior class in 1957 Wildcat yearbook.] BYU 1961. He married Karla Rees.

Kerby, Robert
4042 North 21st St
Arlington, Virginia 22207 US

Robert Kerby
  • Work: (703) 869-9816

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Robert Kerby. [Name, photo do not appear with senior class in 1957 Wildcat yearbook.] [Need his middle initial.] His parents: Roe Goodwin Kerby and Margie Barrett Kerby, of Provo, Utah. Roe and Margie had two sons, Robert Kerby [BYH Class of 1957~H] of Virginia, and Ted Kerby, residing in Australia. @2007

Law, Leda Marie
225 Ashwood Street
Richland, Washington 99352-8453 US

Leda and Lewis Muhlestein
  • Work: (509) 628-3924

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Leda Marie Law. She married Lewis Muhlestein.

Moulton, Sandra Mae

Moulton, Sandra Mae

Sandra Moulton

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Sandra Moulton. ~ ~ ~ ~ Sandra Mae Moulton was born May 15, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her parents were Lynn D. Moulton and Margaret Flinck Moulton. [Lynn D. Moulton was born on February 12, 1911 in Heber, Utah. His parents were Moroni Moulton and Mary Ann Daybell. Mr. Lynn Moulton died on June 18, 2005 in Auburn, Placer County, California.] Sandra Moulton died on April 7, 1963.

Owen, Michael R.
2200 Pine Hill Road
Rescue, California 95672 US

Mike and Jeanne Owen
  • Cell: Michael (text): 530-503-5787; Jeanne: 530-391-5016

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Michael Owen. I attended BYH 1955 and 1956 and would have graduated in 1957 but my family moved to Idaho my senior year. I participated in track, football, typing team. I moved to California after high school, completed BS in Psychology and MA in Counseling. Had a career in Law enforcement as a Probation Officer until retiring in 1990. After raising 4 boys I am now enjoying retirement on a small ranch in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, enjoying my love of flying, and trying to keep up with the grandkids. @2008 Alt email: owenrmichael@gmail.com @2013

Shaw, Michael [Joseph Michael]

Shaw, Michael [Joseph Michael]
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Michael and Merlene Shaw

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Michael Shaw. HIS OBITUARY: Joseph Michael Shaw, 54, died March 13, 1994 near Wendover, Utah, from injuries sustained in an airplane accident. Born September 26, 1939 in Provo, Utah, to Clinton George Shaw and Argene Lillian Pullen Shaw. Michael first married Merle Hutchings, March 2, 1955 in Brigham City, Utah; later divorced. Michael second married Merlene Wadsworth Bunting, December 26, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked as an aviation technician for Delta Airlines for 10 years. He held numerous pilot ratings. He retired from Kennecott Copper Corp after 32 years of service. He had worked as an insurance salesman, real estate developer, and general contractor. He graduated from Salt Lake Community College. Member of F&AM Uintah Lodge No. 7. He was the best Dad in the world. ``Now you are soaring with the angels. We love you, Dad''. Survived by children, Debbie Dube; Barbara (Roy) Skog; Kelly (Steve) Clark; Judy Sue Hogg - Brian Andrews; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; three brothers, Robert (Sue) Shaw, Douglas (Willie) Shaw, Brent Shaw. Preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Robert A. Hogg. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, 1994, at Redwood Memorial Estates in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Merlene Elena Wadsworth Bunting Shaw, 51, died March 13, 1994 near Wendover, Utah, from injuries sustained in an airplane accident. Born October 15, 1942 in Caliente, Nevada, to Richard and Leora Farnsworth Wadsworth. She first married James Richard Bunting in Panaca, Nevada, December 28, 1963; later divorced. She second married Joseph Michael Shaw, December 26, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Member LDS Church. Merlene was a graduate from the Holy Cross School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse at the VA Hospital, where she was involved in medical research. Merlene was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Survived by children, James Richard (Wendy) Bunting, Jr.; Harold Duane (Natalie) Bunting; Michael Jeffery (Marci) Bunting; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister, Chloe Simkins. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Harold Bunting. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, 1994, at Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Panaca, Nevada Cemetery. [Deseret News, Saturday, March 19, 1994.]

Steele, Darryl [A. Darryl]
3616 East Doverhill Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121-5529 US

Darryl and Lynda Steele
  • Work: (801) 943-7971

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. A. Darryl Steele. [Name, photo do not appear with senior class in 1957 Wildcat yearbook.] A. D. Steele married Lynda Webb. [Note: Email sent to dldsteel@msn.com is being returned unopened. @Feb 2007.]

Stutz, Gail
3275 North 620 East
Lehi, Utah 84043 US

Gail and Kay Smith
  • Work: 801-766-4030

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Gail Stutz. She married Kay Smith.

Taylor, Steve (1957~H)

Steve Taylor

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Steve Taylor. [Need more information.]

Van Tassell, Joan
255 North 100 East
Duchesne, Utah 84021 US

Joan and Jack Foy
  • Work: (435) 738-5791

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Joan Van Tassell. Her parents are Glen Van Tassell and Harriet Erma Marchant, married May 14, 1939 in Tabiona, Utah, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Her brother, G. Lane Van Tassell, is a member of the BYH Class of 1959. She married Jack Foy, and they live in Duchesne, Utah. @2007

Vest, Dean

Vest, Dean
San Diego, California US

Dean Vest

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Dean Vest. ~ ~ ~ ~ Dean Grover Vest was born on February 15, 1939 in Eugene, Oregon. His parents were Rodney Graham Vest and Marion Idella Shipley. He died June 16, 1975 [not 1982] in San Diego, California.

Zabriskie, William
184 East 2950 North
Provo, Utah 84604-3947 US

Bill and Vivian Zabriskie
  • Work: 801-373-6785

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. William (Bill) Zabriskie. [Name, photo do not appear with senior class in 1957 Wildcat yearbook.] He married Vivian. ~ ~ ~ ~ Email sent to bzabriskie@heroworks.com bounced back. @2010