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Volume 7, Issue 5 MAY 2015 EUREKA REVIEW BLAST FROM THE PAST— THE DRAGON MINE Picture to the right is the Change Pictures donated by Joan House at the Dragon Mine. Morris Note: Standing in front of Eureka’s Train Depot, now Tintic Historical Picture below is of the Society Museum. Dragon Mine Pit. Picture to the Left: Left front: Bill Morris, Henry Wall, Theodore Haynes. Back Left: ?George Wilde, Paul Han- sen, R.L. Schwenkmeyer, Shorty Ryan. YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS SENIORS IN APRIL April Fools! On April 1, our luncheon was cancelled because our kitchen tiles were being laid! On tax day, April 15, we had a combined Easter party/potluck/Medicare luncheon! It must be spring: Bunnies, chicks, flowers, butterflies and green grass everywhere! Thank you, our own Easter Bunny, Leah Towers. After President Serena Neese led us in the "Pledge of Allegiance" and 'God Bless America," we sang "Happy Birthday" to Lloyd Conder and Christine Nebeker. Don Brantley asked the Lord's blessing on the food and we enjoyed our good cooks' cookin'. Christine Nebeker and Darren Hotten of the Six County Division of Aging Adult Services were our guests. During the meal, Christine updated us on Medicare (and Supplements). WANTED Then a few items in our business meeting: Our movie set tour; Senior Citizens of the Year plans; pest control; Eureka Elementary and Tintic High Funerals for Shad Garbett and Lee Kirk. On the sick list: Dorothy Allinson and Art Cornish. School We finished up with door prize winners: Blaine Holdaway, Anna Gillespie, Carol Dean, news and events. Leah Towers, and Helen Russell. Community and Organization Don't forget Daniel, our Absolute Compassion nurse who came many extra miles to check our vital news and events. signs each month. May 6å will be our usual potluck, and May 20 will be the movie set tour and the Senior Deadline is the 28th of each month. Citizens of the Year lunch at Brumbies in Santaquin. Inform the community of your events! Call or email Teri Underwood (435) 433-2207 or [email protected] Eureka Mobile Pantry 2015 Date List LDS Church Parking Lot, 70 E. Main ADVERTISE Street Eureka, UT 4th Wednesday after the first Monday Distribution starts at 10: a.m. Advertise your business in the Eureka Review Month Date The Eureka Review is also online on the May 27 City website: www.eurekautah.org June 24 July 29 1/8 page $3.00 August 26 September 30 1/4 page $6.00 October 28 1/2 page $12.00 November 25 Full page $24.00 December 30 OBITURARIES Shad Andrew Garbett, 28, passed away Sunday April 12, 2015 in Payson. He was born December 24, 1986 to Susan Garbett. Shad loved trains, computers, the outdoors and playing family games. In 2001 Shad’s family was complete with a dad and a sister. Shad graduated from Tintic High School in Eureka as Valedictorian in 2005. He was a genius with computers. He is survived by his parents, Michael L. and Susan Garbett Jackson, sisters, Niki Lynn and Skye Lea Jackson, all of Layton; his grandmother, Myrna R. Gar- bett, Eureka, and grandparents, Leon & Tina Jackson, Roosevelt; his longtime friend and partner, Michael Shawn VanAusdal and family, Payson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, William Snell Garbett, Sr.; cousin, Troy Earl Brewer; and uncle, Charles Brewer. My Shadow, you will always be loved and we will miss you terribly. Enjoy your Coke and burger with Grandpa! There will be a viewing on Friday, April 17th from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the Eureka LDS Church. Graveside services will follow at the Eureka City Cemetery at 12:00 under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, San- taquin. ———————————————————————————————————————————— Leland Don Kirk Leland Don Kirk, age 74 of Eureka, went home Saturday, April 4, 2015 after fighting a hard battle with throat cancer. He was born May 16, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Floyd Richardson and Hilda LaPreal Mecham Kirk. He married Linda Kirk and they later divorced. He is survived by his children, Lee (Katrina), Le Ann (John), Lynette (Mark), Kerri (Clint). He was preceded in death by his brothers Earl, Clyde and Jay, and a sister, Leora. We cannot thank Tender Care Hospice enough for the loving care. A celebration of Lee’s life will be held Saturday, April 18th at 3:00 pm at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin. "Let’s have a happy day" OBITURARIES Dorean Larue Clement Ames, age 90 of Eureka passed away peacefully in her sleep April 3, 2015 at the Art City Care Center to return home to her husband Clee, her son Harry, and her daughter Susan. She was born August 13, 1924 to Harry Thomas and Agnes Cora Thompson Clement in Eureka, Utah. She married Clelon Roy Ames and they had three chil- dren together, Harry Roy Ames, Susan Ames, Clelon Paul Ames. Dorean often spoke of the great times she had while in California as a young girl, and Cuba with her husband Clelon, and often of her son Paul. She was amazed we could take her picture with a smart phone and show it to her instantly and loved to look through the photos of family contained on them. She always said she wanted to live to be 90 years old, and though the road was often tough, well, she made it. Dorean was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Agnes Clement, three brothers Harry (Wayne) Clem- ent, Bart Clement, Vaughn Clement, her husband Clelon Ames (uncle Clee) and two children, Harry Roy Ames and Susan Ames. She is survived by a son Clelon Paul Ames. A memorial will be scheduled at a later date for family and friends to celebrate Dorean’s life. ————————————————————————————————————————————- BILL STEWART — 1934 - 2015 Lewis William (Bill) Stewart was born June 5, 1934, in Hartsville, N.Y. to Raymond and Helen Stewart. Bill died April 17, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Karen Johnston June 11, 1955 in the St. George Temple. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force on every continent. He loved hunting, fishing, outdoors, and Mammoth/Eureka, Utah. He loved his wife and children and was very proud of them. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen, his sister, Charlotte, Canisteo, NY; children, Ray (Lisa), Erda, UT; Miles (Eileen), LaBarge, WY; Ardis (Scott) Ryberg, Bentonville, AR; Alma (Lisa), WVC, UT; Shane (Robin), Taylorsville, UT; Amanda (Rodney) Young, Paradise, UT; Anne (Jeff) Yates; Eudora, KS; Kim Stewart, Taylorsville, UT. Also 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and numerous special nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. D. Powell, Dr. M. Shakeri, and the medical staff of the University of Utah Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the U. of U. Hospital. "I'd rather be seen than viewed", by Bill Stewart. OBITURARIES Nathan Elmer — December 10, 1968 - April 23, 2015 Nathan Leone Elmer passed away on April 23, 2015 in Fillmore, Utah. He was born on December 10, 1968 to Sheldon and Pauline Elmer. He spent his life growing up in Utah, including Payson, Eureka, and Fillmore. Nathan married Keri Mendenhall in the Manti L.D.S. temple on September 11, 1993. They have two wonderful sons, Isaac and Aaron, and they are his every joy. Nathan attended Millard High School and he graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. At BYU-H, he served as the Ombudsman in the student government where he had the opportunity to help several students. He loved BYU-H and all of the life-long friends he made there. Nathan loved the great outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. He also loved animals, espe- cially his dog L.B. Blessed with a great imagination, Nathan was talented at creating and telling wonderful stories, which he used to delight and teach his sons and family. Nathan was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a two year mission to Fresno, California and he loved his service as a coordinator in the Provo L.D.S. temple. He also served in many other capacities in his various wards; including counselor in several bishoprics, Ward Clerk, Ward Executive Secretary, Stake Executive Secretary, Elders’ Quorum President, counselor in the Sunday School Presidency, Gospel Doctrine teacher, scout leader, and primary teacher. Nathan is survived by his wife, Keri; his sons, Isaac and Aaron; his mother, Pauline; his brothers, Christopher and Louis (Cathy); and numerous nieces and nephews, whom he adored. Nathan was preceded in death by his father, Sheldon; nephew, Crosby; sister, Jeanie; and his grandparents. Nathan will always be remembered for the love he had for his family, his friends, the Gospel, and those that were suffering. He was a wonderful example of listening, giving quiet service, and having humility. We are thankful for all who loved Nathan. We are grateful for Eternal families and we know that we will see Nathan again. Robert Lester Brackenbury, Sr. Robert Lester Brackenbury Sr., 76, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away April 16, 2015 in Provo, UT. Bob was born May 25, 1938 in Bluebell, Utah to Charles Wesley Brackenbury and Grace Darling Howells. He served in the National Guard as a young man and went on to be a Carpenter, working as a Finish Contractor. He helped build the BYU Library and also taught stu- dents the trade of building a home from the ground up.