Fred H. Van Buren
ORANGEVILLE-Fred Harold Van Buren, age 91, passed away peacefully Nov. 5, 2004 in Santaquin. He was born March 1, 1913 in Orangeville, the youngest of nine children, to Arthur A. and Ida Caroline Taylor Van Buren. Fred married Uwin Berg in Orangeville June 16, 1934, later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
As an active member of the LDS Church he served as an Ordinance Worker and Sealer in the Manti Temple and in numerous other ward and stake callings. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, taking pictures, and playing his harmonica. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and spoiling the grandkids.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Uwin, five children and their spouses: Roanna and LaDue Scovill of Santaquin, Fred Kelly and Joy Van Buren of Cortez, Colo., Arthur Kay and Kathy Van Buren of Orangeville, Winnie Lippold of Salt Lake City, and Barbara and Ray Olsen of Jerome, Idaho; 23 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Fri. Nov. 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Orangeville LDS Chapel where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will be in the Orangeville Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
Mart Allred
HUNTINGTON-Charles Martin “Mart” Allred, age 68, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Nov. 5, 2004. He was born Dec. 10, 1935 in Ephraim to Vance and Reva Livingston Allred. He married Merle Shore Aug. 8, 1963, later divorced.
Mart had many interests: riding his horse on the desert, running cattle on the mountain, downhill skiing and most of all spending time with his family and friends. In addition to being a loving father and grandfather, he will be remembered as being a teacher, a coach, a cowboy and a gentleman.
He is survived by his two sons and their spouses: Matt and Noelle Allred of Oregon and Curt and Kara Allred of Cedar City; grandchildren, Madison, Abigail and Kaycie. Also survived by his mother Reva of St. George, brother Doug and sister Linda Baxter. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister Nancy Hill.
Memorial services will be held Wed. Nov. 10, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Huntington 1st Ward, (115 South 400 East). There will be no visitation prior to services.
Zella Pizzuto
PRICE-Zella Addley Pizzuto, age 90, died Nov. 2, 2004 at her home.
She was born Nov. 24, 1913 in Price, the daughter of Elmer and Lorean Warren Addley. Married James “Jim” Pizzuto in 1938 in Castle Dale, He died Sept. 5, 1993
Member of the LDS Church.
She was a lifelong resident of Price, where she owned and operated Zella’s Beauty Shop. Zella was the oldest beautician in Carbon-Emery County, where she worked until she was 80 years of age.
She was always concerned and appreciative of her many friends.
“I have been so lucky to have known so many extra special people. For those still here, I’ll see you later.”
“God knew you were suffering, that the hills were hard to climb. So He gently closed your eyes and whispered peace be thine. In tears, we watched you sinking, we saw you fade away. Our hearts were nearly broken, you fought so hard to stay. It breaks our hearts to see you go, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home.”
She is survived by children, David (Sylvia) Pizzuto, Alaska; Eugene Pizzuto, Castle Dale; Cecelia Moore, Price; Natalena Pizzuto, West Jordan; 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; brother, Darr Addley, Altamont.
Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 5 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
Tony Pestotnik
PRICE-Tony Pestotnik, age 93, passed away Nov. 3, 2004 at Parkdale Care Center. He was born June 25, 1911 in Winter Quarters, Utah to Louis and Helen Pongrantz Pestotnik. Married Louise Rudolich, June 12, 1938 at Salt Lake Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Member of the Catholic Church.
Tony was a lifelong resident of Carbon County where he worked in various coal mines in the area. He was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America Kaiser Local #9958. Member SNPJ Lodge #113. Member of the Slovenian Home in Spring Glen where he loved to polka. Tony was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping and his trips to Wendover.
Survived by his wife, Louise Pestotnik, brother Louis (Mary) Pestotnik, sister, Helen Etzel, all of Price; sister, Louise Kankelborg, Butte, Mont.; nephew, Paul (Marcie) Tempfer, Price. Preceded in death by his daughter Sandy Swens.
Vigil service, Sat. Nov. 6, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Family was at Mitchell’s Saturday one hour prior to service. Committal service, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Notre Dame Church or Rocky Mountain Hospice, 60 East 100 North, Price, UT 84501.
Joseph A. Lott
Joseph Andrew Lott, age 43, died Fri. Nov. 5, 2004. Joe’s life was taken in an automobile accident involving a drunk driver. He was born on Sept. 4, 1961 in Mt. Home, Idaho to LaMon Andrew Lott and Norma Jean Humes. Joe grew up in Utah and Idaho and graduated from Kearns High School in 1979. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Janet Dee Roberts, on Oct. 25, 1980 in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. Joe was employed by Utah Power and Light for 21 years, and on June 13, 2004, he earned his journeyman lineman card.
Joe loved his family and raised them under the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many callings including the scouts and young men’s organizations. Joe loved to go to the temple with his wife. Together Joe and Janet had three children, Farrah, Anthony and Athena. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved the outdoors and nature. He was an incredible husband, great father, very special grandfather, and a strong man. He was everyone’s friend and “Uncle Joe” to many. He was always smiling and loved to make anyone laugh.
Joe is survived by his wife Janet of Orangeville, two daughters, Farrah Smith and husband Bradden, Athena Nieman and husband Adam, both of Orem, and one son Elder Anthony Lott, who is currently serving a mission in Honduras. Joseph is also survived by parents LaMon and Norma Lott of Salt Lake City; one brother LaRonzo Lott and wife Jolene of St. George; two sisters, Cindy Kline and husband Jon of California, and Ruby Privett and husband Randy of Evanston, Wyo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a niece, Amber Beth and his grandparents. He will be missed by many dear friends and especially by his two little grandsons, Trekker Adam (8 months) and Matthew Bradden (5 months).
Services will be held on Tues. Nov. 9, 2004 at noon at Orangeville Third Ward House, 165 West 800 North, Castle Dale, with a viewing one hour prior. Interment will be at Orangeville City Cemetery following services. Thank you for all your support, especially from his ward. We love you , Joe!
Do Not Drink and Drive.