Clair Behling
EAST CARBON – Clair H. Behling, age 79, passed away May 10, 2004 at the Heritage Care Center in American Fork.
He was born Jan. 11, 1925 in Ferron to Herman and Hedvig Peterson Behling. Married Irene Madge Christensen Nov. 29, 1946 in Castle Dale, later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
Clair served in the Navy during World War II as a Navy Boatsman 2nd class. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Member of the Utah Fish and Game, Wildlife Federation and a hunter safety instructor. He worked for U.S. Steel Horse Canyon mine for 42 years as “Dagwood”. He was a blacksmith. He loved to play softball, enjoyed his grandchildren playing and would talk ball at any time.
Survived by children, Dennis (Sandy) Behling, Castle Dale; JoLynn (Don) Steele, Salt Lake City; Vynette (Kevin) Wilbur, Craig, Colo.; Scott (Toni) Behling, Sunnyside; Gina (Kent) Jones, American Fork; 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers and sister, Henry Behling, Pleasant Grove, Alice Unger, Fort Collins, Colo.; and Rex Behling, Payson. Preceded in death by partner and wife of 57 years, Madge Behling.
Thanks to all those who got to know Daddy and let him tease them. He loved to tease you.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 14, 11 a.m., at the East Carbon LDS Chapel. Friends and family may gather at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment, Huntington City Cemetery at 3 p.m. under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
John Peck
SALT LAKE CITY – John Bolton Peck, died May 3, 2004 in Salt Lake City.
He was born Aug. 6, 1951 in Portland, Ore., to Donald J. and Catherine Bolton Peck.
John (Bo) was a kind, honest and caring man who touched many lives while on this earth. He was never to busy to help others. He is loved and will be missed by many.
Survived by wife, Debbie Stegen Peck; son, Bolton (Janet) Peck, Preston, Wash.; mother, Catherine Peck, Missouri Valley, Iowa; sister, Diana (Mark) Milovich, Missouri Valley, Iowa; brothers, Daniel (Kathy) Peck, Mesquite, Texas; Robert (Marilyn) Peck, Orem; granddaughter, Rose. Also survived by four nieces and four nephews. Preceded in death by father; sister, Dale Anne; and infant twin brothers.
Memorial service was held at Colonial Mortuary in Salt Lake City on May 7. Graveside service Saturday, May 8, at Price City Cemetery.