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David Kay Berry
1935 - 2020
David Kay Berry
David Kay Berry
David Kay Berry, 84, enjoyed his last days on earth surrounded by his loved ones. He passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of April 13, 2020. David was born on October 29, 1935, in South Gate, California to two goodly parents, Elizabeth Holbrook Berry and Alonzo Kay Berry. He has five beloved siblings: Louine, Alan, Rosalie, Julie, and Doug. David married the love of his life, Sharon Handy Berry, in the Los Angeles temple on November 16, 1962. They were married for 57 wonderful years, and together, they raised six children-five daughters and one son.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings including missionary, teacher, District Presidency, and Bishop. He served a mission, as a young man, in the Central Atlantic States. He served as a dentist in Japan in the US Air Force. David and Sharon raised their family in Southern California and Fresno. They valiantly served two missions, side by side, in Hanoi, Vietnam and Manchester, England. David enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife and family, studying the gospel, playing sports, fishing, and camping. He was an accomplished dentist and was loved by many patients throughout the years. He will be remembered for his great faith and commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, his love for his family members and friends, and his example of Christlike love and service.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Handy Berry. He leaves behind a great posterity of six children: Cynthia Berry Watkins (Brian), Julie Berry Lundin (Kent), Stacey Berry Smyth (Stephen), Michelle Berry Mills (Perry), Michael Berry (Amy Ruth), and Amy Berry Duran (Thomas); 35 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Many family members, relatives, and friends deeply love and will miss David Kay Berry. We are ALL eternally thankful for the part he played in each one of our lives. He loved and lived his favorite scripture: "And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you to bear you up."
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Published in Deseret News on Apr. 17, 2020
Deborah Gilgen Howard
1945 - 2020
Deborah Gilgen Howard
Deborah Gilgen Howard
Deborah Gilgen Howard, 74, passed away March 7, 2020 in Provo, Utah, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 27, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia to Chester "Chet" Monson Gilgen and Mary Ellen "Meg" Read. Debbie was raised in Utah, Nevada, and California. She graduated from Alhambra High School in 1963. She attended Brigham Young University where she met her eternal mate, Mark James Howard, who she married in the Los Angeles Temple on June 2, 1967. After Mark left for Vietnam, Debbie graduated from BYU in 1972 with a degree in Elementary Education.
Debbie had a life-long love of Disneyland. They honeymooned there, and for their 50th Anniversary, she and Mark traveled to all six Disney theme park resorts. Debbie had a great love for and testimony of Jesus Christ. Debbie is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Throughout her life in the Church, she has served in Young Women, Primary, and Relief Society. She had a special place in her heart for Young Woman Camp. And she loved the many missionaries she served as a companion to the mission president in the Manila Philippines Mission.
Debbie is survived by her husband Mark and three children, Shelli (David) Tyler, Scott (Sarah) Howard, and Ken Howard, twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother Read Gilgen, sisters Becky Jones and Miriam Steurer, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Amanda Howard.
At this time there will only be a grave side service in Orem Cemetery and located at 1520 N 800 E, Orem.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to the Amanda Howard Endowed Scholarship, BYU School of Nursing at: https://donate.churchofjesuschrist.org/donations/byu?funds=30121204
(Due to a virus and the recommendation by Church leaders to not be organized into large groups, the funeral planed will be postponed to a future date.)
I love Sister Howard because...
I love Sister Howard because...
"I love Sister Howard because... she went out of her way every Sunday to make sure she said hello to me. I love her spunky personality and her love for the gospel. When they first moved in, she had asked if I would help her get unpacked. This is where my love for her began. I loved hearing all of her stories of being mission leaders. Her love for the gospel and missionary work was tangible. Her sweet eyes would sparkle as she shared with me her love for her family and most of all her love for her husband. Brother and sister Howard’s love for each other is everlasting . Thank you sweet Debbie for your beautiful example. I will miss you. All my love -Molly"
"I love sister Howard because she is full of love, spunk, and is cutest little lady I’ve ever met! - Michelle Emery"
"I love Sister Howard because she always has a beautiful smile and because of her heartfelt testimony she bears. - Pam Shepherd"
"I love Sister Howard because she is always kind and happy and willing to say hello and share her testimony. I just saw her in the temple last week and it made me happy to see her doing service and keeping her covenants there. Much love to you, Sister Howard! - Stephanie Sorensen"
"I love Sister Deborah Howard because of her cheeky, spunky, loving attitude of life. She absolutely loves the gospel of Jesus Christ and really adores her wonderful husband Mark. You always have to be on your guard or she will through a right arm hook into your gut. When I first met Debbie and Mark I hit it off with them right away. There characters fit my character and ever since we have had long visits with each other either by going to there home or going out to dinner and certainly sitting by each other in Sacrament Meeting. She has seen a few miracles in her life. I love here laugh. Trisha and I are loving friends to both Debbie and Mark. - Aaron Weaver"
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