Wilburn Tatton

1920 - 2014 | Obituary |  Condolences

Fred Wilburn Tatton, Jr.
September 4, 1920 ~ May 23, 2014
Wellington, UT-Fred Wilburn Tatton, Jr., age 93, returned to the loving arms of his Mother (Florence Robertson) May 23, 2014 in Price, Utah surrounded by his loved ones.
Fred was born in Hiawatha on September 4, 1920 to Fred Wilburn Tatton and Florence Pearl (Robertson) Tatton. Fred married Rea J. Williams on January 30, 1945, later solemnized in the Manti Temple January 29, 1954.
Fred was part of the great generation who saw more changes than any other; from the great depression up through the modern technological world we know today.
Fred was enlisted in the CCC and later joined the U.S. Navy, serving our Country during World War II and the Korean conflict. He received honorable discharge from all services. After he served our country, he and Rea began raising their four children and made coal mining his life's work. After retirement, he and Rea enjoyed serving as Temple Workers at the Manti Temple.
Fred enjoyed horses and always had a good saddle horse as a companion, he loved a good project and was a perfectionist.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife, Rea of 69 years; daughter, Freddie Larsen (Rick/deceased), SLC and sons John (Carryl) Tatton, Price; Tate (Heather) Tatton, Grand Junction, CO; Kirt (Carla) Tatton, Wellington and 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Funeral services will be Thursday, the 29th day of May at 11:00 am at the Wellington 4th Ward, 50 North 100 East Viewing will be Wednesday, the 28th day of May from 6-7 pm at Fausett Mortuary, 680 East 100 South, Price, and one hour prior to funeral services on Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Wellington City Cemetery.
Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guestbook and share memories of Fred at fausettmortuary.com.

Published in Deseret News on May 28, 2014

Hiawatha G & G Ball abt 1950's

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Helen McNeil Wilberg(1925 - 2014)

1925 ~ 2014
Castle Dale, UT-Helen McNeil Wilberg passed away on May 5, 2014 at the age of 88. Helen was born July 18, 1925 in Hiawatha, Carbon County, Utah to Cheney Garrett and Edria Pettey McNeil and grew up in Ferron and Orangeville, Utah. She married LaMar Joseph Wilberg on August 20, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Following his tragic death in November 1964, she met the challenges of widowhood for almost 50 years with perseverance and grace. A graduate of Central High School, Carbon College, and Brigham Young University, she taught at the Huntington, Castle Dale, and Orangeville Elementary Schools for over 30 years. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many capacities, including Relief Society President and was an ordinance worker at the Manti Temple for 15 years. She was a proud resident of Emery County and was involved in many civic activities, including serving on the Castle Dale City Zoning Committee, and she was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She will be remembered as a valued friend and neighbor. She not only shared many plates of baked goods, but also gave much of her time in the service of others. She was a devoted daughter and companion to her own widowed mother and parents-in-law, as well as a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed by family and friends alike.
Helen is survived by two children: Julie Wilson and Mack (Rebecca) Wilberg; as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Special appreciation is expressed to the Legacy House of South Jordan for the tender care given to Helen during the last three years of her life, as well as neighbors, Bill and May Jorgensen for their continued care of her home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Castle Dale LDS Stake Center (35 East Main Street). There will be a viewing from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be in the Orangeville City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Helen at www.fausettmortuary.com.

Published in Deseret News on May 8, 2014