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Show Requiem Lewis Orville Bambrough, Roy, Utah, died March 11, at age 70. He was a teacher at Weber State from 1981-1986. He retired as a machine shop supervisor at Hill Air Force Base. Mr. Bambrough also was a director and chairman of the Roy Water Conservancy Subdistrict. He is survived by wife, Verna Russell, and two children. Leslie Le Roy Bowden, Roy, Utah, died Aug. 5, 1990, at age 81, after an extended illness. He retired in 1974 as building and grounds supervisor at Weber State. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons and two daughters. He is survived by two sons and four daughters. Eva Ruth Browning, Ogden, died May 4, at age 94, in a Utah nursing home. Ms. Browning was the first librarian at Weber State. She served under five college presidents, from 1922 to 1954. She graduated from Brigham Young University and did graduate work at the University of Oregon, University of Chicago and Columbia University in New York. Under Ms. Browning’s direction, Weber State’s library grew from a room with a handful of books to a building with thousands of books and periodicals. In 1976 the library became the threestory, Stewart Library. The reference and periodicals wing was named after Ms. Browning. For her contributions , Weber State honored Ms. Browning with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1977 and with the H. Aldous Dixon Award in 1986. Nina Nelson Ogden Castner, Ogden, died July 26, 1990, of a brain hemorrhage. She was secretary for the Weber State communication department from 1972 to 1982. She was survived by her husband, a son and two step-sons. Irene Chugg Condie, Ogden, died Aug. 24, 1990, at age 78, after a long illness. She was a secretary in the practical nursing department at Weber State from 1963 to 1977. She was preceded in death by her husband and survived by a son and two daughters. 38 John M. Elzey, 60, died Sept. 27 following a long struggle with cancer. Dr. Elzey served locally, nationally and internationally in many theater capacities. He was a member of the Ogden Arts Council, the Utah Arts Commission, the Utah Alliance for Arts Education and the American College of Theatre Festival. He pro- duced the Miles Goodyear Pagent in Ogden and directed the Utah Shakesperean Festival in Cedar City. Dr. Elzey directed dozens of plays in his 32 years as a professor at Weber State. He was a frequent guest director at the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City. His special areas of interest included Japanese theatrical techniques and stage combat. In 1988, Elzey received a meritorious achievement award from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. He was cited for “continuing dedication and commitment to the principles of the American College Theatre Festival and for improving and encouraging the creative process in our schools, colleges and universities.” He directed 54 plays in his 32 years as a professor at Weber State. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1952. Dr. Elzey was a Weber State alumnus and served as student body president during the 1950s. He joined the Weber State faculty in 1959. “John Elzey has given his life energy to Weber State, first as a student and then as a faculty member,” said performing arts Professor Brian Jones. “We have depended on his dedication.” Michael Irwin Cousens, Ogden, died Oct. 24, 1990, at age 46, from injuries he received in an auto accident. He was director of Weber State University’s Science Education Center. Twelve days before his death, Dr. Cousens was named Outstanding Science Educator For Higher Education by the Utah Science Teacher’s Association. When he arrived at Weber State in 1986, only 20 students declared botany as a major. Five years later, because of his teaching ability and his work in the department, the number of botany majors had risen to 67. In his honor, the Weber State Development Office set up a memorial fund. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Sharon Rubin, director of freshman support services, and his two daughters. Mary C. Hayes, Ogden, died Feb. 22, at age 77, after a lingering illness. She taught piano at Weber State. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Weber State professor of bacteriology and chemistry, Sheldon Phipps Hayes. She was survived by her two daughters. Victor Edward Leeks, Ogden, died Sept. 14, 1990, at age 52, of cancer. He was a chef at Weber State. He was preceded in death by a son and survived by another son. Julia Atwood Hasty Nebeker, Ogden, died Sept. 2, 1990, at age 66. She was a costumer in the theater department at Weber State from 1964 to 1981, when she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband and a child and survived by two children. E. Carl Hill, Ogden, died Oct. 29, 1990 , at age 86. He was an adjunct Spanish professor at Weber State. He was survived by his wife and four children. Ruth Elaine Turner, Kaysville, Utah, died July 15, 1990, at age 67. She received her bachelor’s degree from Weber State and a master’s degree in library science from Brigham Young University. She was associate professor of library science at Weber State from 1968 until she retired in 1988. Orson Whitney Young, Ogden, died Nov. 16, 1990, at age 86, of pneumonia. Dr. Young received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in zoology from the University of Utah. He earned a doctorate in limnology at the University of Michigan. He was a zoology professor at Weber State from 1933 to 1973 and was Life Sciences Department Chairman for several years. He helped organize and direct the Weber County Mosquito Abatement District. As chairman of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, he helped initiate the Visiting Scientist and Science Fair programs for Utah public schools. Weber State gave him the Henry Dixon award for outstanding service and an honorary doctorate. He was preceded in death by his wife, and survived by their four children. Francis A. Bingham, *23, Sunset, Utah, died Aug. 31, 1990, at age 85. Lawrence Palmer, ’23, Plain City, died Dec. 1, 1990, at age 86. Ilah Naisbett Giles, ’24, Hooper, Utah, died Nov. 8, 1990, at age 85, of heart failure. She held degrees from the University of Utah and Utah State University. Vernon E. Taylor, ’24, Ogden, died Aug. 22, 1990, at age 80. He studied airplane engine mechanics at Weber State. Leota H. Allen, ’25, Huntsville, Utah, died Dec. 25, 1990, at age 84. She graduated from Utah State University at 53. Zella Francis Smout Chard, ’28, Liberty, Utah, died Sept. 24, 1990, at age 81, after a lingering illness. She attended Utah State University. 1930s Dorthy Caroline Eklund Croxford, *34, Ogden, died March 1, at age 76, of cancer. Russell Wight Fishburn, ’36, Brigham City, Utah, died Dec. 16, 1990, at age 73, after a short illness. Woodrow Giles, ’36, Morgan, Utah, died July 23, 1990, at age 73, of a heart attack. He graduated from Utah State University in agnonomy and forestry. Arnold E. Robins, ’36, Ogden, died Sept. 4, 1990, at age 73. Glen P. Bramwell, ’37, Bremerton, Wash., died July 2, 1990, at age 73. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah. Wilford Tesch, ’39, Riverdale, Utah, died Jan. 28, 1990, at age 73, after an 1910s Grace Wheelwright Paul, ’17, Ogden, died June 12, at age 92. Lolabell Garner Oleson, ’19, Bountiful, Utah, died March 25, at age 85. Karl Stimson Storey, 19, North Ogden, died Jan. 23, at age 91. 1920s Jennie Randall Scott, ’21, Bountiful, Utah, died Aug. 11, 1990, at age 87. extended illness. Dwight J. Williams, ’39, Bountiful, Utah, died Feb. 25, at age 71, of heart disease. He also held degrees from the University of Utah. 1940s Belva Laura Heslop Mattson, *40, Ogden, died Aug. 9, 1990, at age 70, after a prolonged illness. Eleanore Pauline Owen, ’41, Ogden, died Sept. 12, 1990, at age 69, of cancer. She was in the Psi Chi Sorority and the National Honor Society. Fred Lund, ’48, Ogden, died Feb. 27, at age 66. 1980s John V. Byer, ’80, Salt Lake City, Jerald “Jerry” Dean Nichols, *49, died Feb. 15, at age 32. Pleasant View, Utah, died Feb. 27, at age 62, from complications from pneumonia. He graduated with a business degree. 1950s Margaret L. (Kerrick) Hill, ’53, Ogden, died Nov. 30, 1990, at age 76. She received a nursing degree from Weber State. 1960s Robert William Barker, ’61, Syracuse, Utah, died Dec. 11, 1990, at age 59, of heart failure. He earned a business administration degree at Weber State. Minnie S. Tischer, ’64, Ogden, died July 13, 1990, at age 78. She received a licensed practical nurse degree at Weber State. H. Kay Schmidt, ’66, Washington, D.C., died Oct. 13, 1990, at age 49. He held a degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Beverly Jean Monson, ’67, Ogden, died Oct. 4 , 1990, at age 61. She received a master’s degree at Brigham Young University. Bette P. Thornblad, ’69, North Ogden, Utah, died Feb. 20, at age 63. She received a bachelor’s degree in music at Weber State. 1970s John Robert Mortensen,’72, Farmington, Utah, died May 29, at age 44, of cancer. Harvey Craig Poulsen, ’73, Sandy, Utah, died May 9. He graduated with honors from Weber State. Vicki Lyn Frisby Hellewell, ’74, Clinton, Utah, died May 8, at age 36. Steven Paul Hagemann, ’76, Santa Rosa, Calif., died Jan. 22, 1991, fol- lowing an extended illness. Dr. L. Wayne Johns, ’76, Yuma, Ariz., died Feb. 9, at age 57, of septicimia. He graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. Richard Edward Anderson, ’78, Ogden, died Oct. 17, 1990 , at age 41. Leon Child Brace, Ogden, died Jan. 4, at age 51, of complications from hemophilia. Marion E. Brown, Lake Mead City, Courtney McCarthy Bird Campbell, 81, Ogden, died Aug. 15, 1990, at age 41. She received a master’s degree at the University of Utah. engineering. Edmund Earl Hansen, ’81, Centerville, Utah, died Feb. 24, of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. He also held degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy, University of Maryland and the Air Force Institute of Technology. Cheryl A. Bush, Ogden, died Aug. 7, 1990, at age 44, in an accidental drowning. She graduated from Weber State in nursing and secondary education and from Brigham Young University in medical dietetics. Martha Emily Martinez Quintana, 84, died Dec. 5, 1990, at age 62, of cancer. Lillie May Jackson Chase, Ogden, died May 5, at age 74. She graduated from Weber State in beauty culture. Jan R. Smith, ’85, Morgan, Utah, died June 30, at age 41. He received a master’s degree from Weber State and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Thera Jane Cordon Ellison Cox, Salt Lake City, died March 3. She was one of the first graduates from Weber State after it became a college in the 1920s. Gary Allen Phillips, ’85, Huntsville, Utah, died June 18, at age 58, of coronary artery disease. Martha M. Christensen, Ogden, died July 1, at age 74, following a lingering illness. She graduated from Weber State in cosmetology. David G. Copeland, ’86, Fruit Heights, Utah, died June 22, 1991. He received a master’s degree at Westminster College. Sharon L. Collett, ’88, Kaysville, Utah, died May 22, 1991, at age 43, of cancer. Denise P. Kitto, ’89, North Ogden, Utah, died Feb. 8, at age 33 of a cardiac arrest. Michael Orlin Smith, ’89, Ogden, died Jan. 20, at age 35, as a result of a cross-country skiing accident. 1990s Ariz., died Aug. 1, 1990, at age 66, in Lake Mead City. After Weber State he went on to earn a doctorate in civil OTHERS Mary Mariah Charlesworth Broadbent, Ogden, died Jan. 22, at age 91, of causes related to age. She graduated from Weber Academy. Delore J. Bergen, Ogden, died May 29, at age 76. Fred J. Mills, Sunset, Utah, died Feb. 26, at age 64, following an illness. He received a music degree at Weber State. Janet Lynn Nasfell, Ogden, died Nov. 25, 1990, at age 33, from complications following surgery. She received a degree in psychology from Weber State. Harvey Craig Poulsen, Sandy, Utah, died May 8, 1991 at age 40. He graduated from Weber State as an honor student. Jean Marie Collins Simonson, LaVerkin, Utah, died June 24, at age 52; Leland Slater, Slaterville, Utah, died April 21, at age 90. Montella (Monte) Lewis Davidson, Ogden, died July 25, 1990. She graduated from Weber Academy. Earl Rulon Stoker, Orange Co., Calif., died March 30, at age 75. He also graduated from the University of Utah. Dee Wayne Davis, Salt Lake City, died Dec. 11, 1990 at age 37. He was in the National Honor Society. Carl Raymond Stone, Jr. , Ogden, died July 9, 1990, at age 70 of heart failure. Jack Conwell Deamer, Ogden, died Oct. 14, 1990 at age 72. Ronald Carlos Elliott, Provo, Utah, died Dec. 9, 1990, at age 56. Owen O. Fiet, Redondo Beach, Calif., died January 27, at age 73, following a lingering illness. He also held degrees from the University of Utah and the University of Pennsylvania. Leslie M. Ravsten, ’91, Tremonton, Utah, died May 10, at age 32, of congestive heart failure. He was to have received his associate’s degree in computer science from Weber State in April at his parent’s home. He was a cosmetologist at J.C. Penney in Ogden. Gene L. Messerly, Denver, Colo., died May 29, after an extended illness. Mr. Messerly also received extensive training from Mountain Bell Telephone and U.S. West Communications. Roscoe C. Glasmann, Jr., Washoe Valley, Nev., died Jan. 28, at age 74. Clarence M. Stone, Riverdale, Utah, died April 29, of causes related to age. He graduated from Weber Academy. Clarine Pribble Walpole, South Ogden, Utah, died May 1, at age 70. She received a nursing degree from Weber State, but she pursued music and drama throughout her life. L. Claude Wheeler, Ogden, died March 16, at age 100. He graduated from Weber Academy and Ogden Business College. Thelma Louise Jones Harrison, Bountiful, Utah, died June 21, at age 84. She graduated from Weber State and later received an honorary degree for her public service. Laurence Bishop Johns, Ogden, died Oct. 8, 1990, after a heart attack. Fannie White Montierth Johnson, Sunset, Utah, died June 22, at age 90. She was in the first graduating class of the Weber Stake Academy. Owen George Manning, Roy, Utah, died June 24, at age 67, of cancer. a |