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Donna LaRue Miles Evans
Our sweet Grandmother, Donna LaRue Miles Evans returned to her home in Heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She always made everyone feel loved and special. “Hello dear,” “How are you dear,” “Sure good to you,” “Sure love you,” were all familiar sayings she said to us each time we saw her. She loved with all her heart. We can only imagine the sweet reunion taking place, Grandma had missed Grandpa for 10 years. We think she might have even cussed him for taking so long to come get her…and we think he probably cussed her for shaving his mustache after he died! While Grandpa was stationed in Japan he mailed an engagement ring to his mother Elzada and asked her to please take it to Donna. She said yes and Wendall and Donna were married May 1,1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. To their sweet union they added 6 children, Denise, Russell, Linda, Miles, Merilyn & Dean. Their legacy now includes 29 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Grandma’s greatest joy was her family. She often said, “Family is everything! What would you do without family!” Grandma & Grandpa supported us in everything we did from baptisms, Junior Prom, Weddings, doctor appointments, games, piano & dance recitals…you name it, they were there to support us! Grandma loved to play the piano and to sing, her and grandpa sang often next to the piano or on a car ride. Let Me Call You Sweetheart, You Are My Sunshine, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, were some of their favorites. She loved music almost as much as she loved chocolate…almost! Grandma had such a sweet tooth. Many times when we’d go out to eat, Grandma would order dessert instead of food or a root beer float and onion rings. She never, ever tired of sweets! Grandma’s relationship with her Savior was very important to her. She lived it every day and was always Christlike in everything she did. Grandma’s church was close to her home, so we always got to walk with her to church. Grandma made church fun and had tricks to try and keep us reverent. Grandma and Grandpa served missions to Adelaide, Australia, San Diego, CA & in the Church Office Building, Salt Lake City, UT. Grandma served in many callings and magnified each one. We are thankful for her example of endless service and compassion for others. She always remembered birthdays and would sign each card with the coupling: “Loved you yesterday, Love you still, Always have, Always will!” We love you too grandma and will miss you till we meet again.
Orval Kent Palmer
Our dear friend and loyal ranch hand who worked with us for 33 years taking care of the water at Asay Creek and helping with the cows on Asay Creek and our Forest Service permits, passed away peacefully from heart failure on January 29 at his home in Alton, Utah. A lifelong horseman, Orval loved spending time riding and working with horses. He worked for Yardley Cattle Company, ran his own small ranch, and often trained horses for others. He was especially proud of his favorite quarter horses and the time he spent riding and working with them, including wagon trains like the historic Honeymoon Trail. Orval loved Alton deeply and spent nearly all of his 93 years there- apart from four years attending Utah State University in Logan, three months of military service in Virginia, and two years serving in the Western Canadian Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. He graduated from Valley High School in Orderville in 1950 and continued relationships with his classmates. On July 21, 1975, Orval married Gerta Lowry, a wonderful, small-town girl from Idaho, in the Salt Lake temple. Gilbert Yardley was his best man. Orval devoted his life to serving his faith, family, community, county, and country. They reared their family together in Alton for 50 years! He served over 45 years for the US government as a postmaster and weatherman, numerous years for the Utah state government as a livestock brand inspector, 25 years for Kane County on the planning commission, and over 45 years for Alton as a town board member, water master, and even mayor. One of his favorite accomplishments as mayor was helping bring the now-famous “Whoa” stop signs to Alton. Above all, Orval was a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. He loved the Lord and found great joy in serving Him. Over the years, he faithfully served in many callings, including ward mission leader, bishop, and his favorite calling of all–nursery leader. More than any title, he loved ministering to his neighbors, especially those alone. Even in his later years, he walked to visit them and personally delivered their mail, quietly caring for those around him. Orval will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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