Helen A. Anderson
9/22/1931~12/22/2024
On December 22, 2024, Helen Anderson passed away peacefully at age 93 in her home in Nephi, UT surrounded by her family. She was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her beautiful 93 years of life. Family was very important to her and she was the counterpoint of the family. She loved to gather as many as possible for holidays, summer parties, reunions and especially Christmas Eve.
Helen was born September 22, 1931 in Moroni , UT to John Henry and Ivy Andrea Anderson. Helen married Duane Anderson on October 8, 1951 in Moroni, UT. They made their home in Wales, UT for years and then in 1963 moved to Nephi, UT.
She graduated from Snow College. She went on to raise her 7 kids while starting and managing two businesses. Before starting her first business, Helen managed Town Caf?©. Then, Duane and Helen opened the Flaming Rock Caf?© and Anderson Western Wear. Helen managed both of these while Duane mostly worked out of town. After her retirement from these businesses, she could not be idle and worked for Nephi Lumber for several years and used all of that money for Christmas.
She loved to visit with people and her favorite time to do that was over morning coffee. She loved to travel and she was fortunate to go all over the world in her adventures. She also loved a good road trip and was known for the almanac in her head.
Helen is survived by her children Hal (Elaine) Anderson, LaRee Aagard, Carolyn (Mike) Poulsen, Larry (Cris) Anderson, Carl (Kerry) Anderson, Kathleen (Richard) Whimpey and (Pat) Anderson. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 13 great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Duane Anderson, son Brent Anderson, grandson Trent Aagard, granddaughter Cassidy Anderson, great-grandson Carter Sperry, sister Norma Bodily, and brothers Ross and Johnny Anderson.
Services will be held January 4th at 11:00 am at the Cinder Creek Event Center 22 Sheep Ln Dr., Nephi, UT.
Dianne Barney Kreth
10/20/1948 ~ 12/20/2024
Dianne Barney Kreth returned to our Heavenly Father on December 20, 2024. She died peacefully surrounded by family. We know she had a joyous reunion with her husband and 2 boys.
Dianne was born October 20 1948 to Arnold Barney and Beth Hall. Dianne was raised in Springville. There she met her High School sweetheart. They raised their 6 children in Springville and later moved to Provo UT, where she made lots of friends and loved ones.Dianne and Tom retired and moved to Nephi to be closer to family.
Dianne married Tom on June 5, 1970 in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Dianne worked many jobs to juggle her 6 children, who she loved with all her heart. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest blessings She dedicated her life to her family. She was always throwing the best holiday parties, birthday parties and the best pranks on April fools day.
Dianne was a devout member of the LDS church. She held many callings throughout her life. Dianne was a caregiver to many. Always putting others first, We will miss her laughter, her giving heart, her advice, most of all her healing hugs.
Dianne is survived by her 4 children, Matt and Jenny Kreth, Tad and Lynna Kreth, Shara and Jedd Davis and Sandrakae and Jared Steele. She leaves her 13 Grandchildren, 12 great Grandchildren and two great Grandchildren on the way.
Dianne is preceded in death by, her eternal companion Thomas Kreth, 2 sons, Troy Kreth, Branyn Kreth, both parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister and countless extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 30, 2024 in the 2nd ward LDS church at 222 south 100 east Nephi UT.
There will be a viewing prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 10:45. Funeral service is at 11:00 followed by a luncheon. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen cemetery located at 1997 south 400 east, following the luncheon.
Harrison “Joe” Mozel McDonald
1/7/1932 ~ 11/5/2024
Harrison “Joe” Mozel McDonald, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born in Archer, FL on January 7, 1932 to Harrison Mozel Mills and Marian Emma Mills (McDonald) and adopted by his (Uncle) Gordon Southworth McDonald and (Aunt) Loreata Adelaide (Bolt) McDonald of Dixon, IL.
He married Mary Suzanne Walker. She preceded him in death in 1967. He later married Ollie Louise Rhoades. She preceded him in death in 2020.
Joe was an industrial chemist and copywriter working for Burgess Battery of Freeport, IL , Ideal Company of Sycamore, IL and various companies over the years and completing his work history with Timely Advertising, NY.
He is survived by his children: Joseph (Sharon Blackburn), Cindy Angel, Peter (Judith Hellewell), Angela (Eddie Yoshida), Laura Poole and Naomi Robinson; sister Loreata (McDonald) McNally; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and wives, son John Harrison, daughter Belinda (Rocke) and brother-in-law, Joe McNally.
A private celebration of life will be held later and Inturment will be in Oakwood Cemetery Dixon, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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