Marion Hardy passed on to a better place peacefully on April 12, 2004.
She was born February 13, 1921 in Roosevelt, Utah to Farrell and Gustina Wilkins. She married Robert B. Hardy on August 26, 1958 in Elko, Nevada. Marion was a generous, supporting, kind and loving person always willing to help another. She worked many years at Cottonwood Hospital as a Nurses Aide before she retired. She had a special gift in always making someone feel better about everything. She loved to read. She will be deeply missed.
Marion is survived by her husband Robert Hardy, daughter Kandy Thomas, daughter Darlene and Floyd Bartlett, son Terry and Clara Huxford, five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Marion is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m., Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, where friends may call on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Farrell Elroy "Butch" Wilkins, age 85, of Roosevelt died July 27, 2004 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
Butch was born September 6, 1918 in Vernal to Farrell and Gustina Adelade Smith Wilkins. He married Nelda Bigelow, July 26, 1940 in Lapoint, their marriage was solemnized February 26, 1973 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid sportsman. His favorite pastime was golfing. He also enjoyed basketball and tennis. He liked to work with wood and do other craft, like ceramics.
He is survived by his wife, Nelda, daughter, Lynne (Doug) Robins, sons, Doyle (Shirley) Wilkins, Brent (Julie) Wilkins, all of Roosevelt; 18 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and a sister-in-law Geraldine Wilkins, Coeur d' Alene, ID. He was preceded in death by his son Ladd Farrell Wilkins, brother Max wilkins, sisters, Marion Hardy and La Voyle Weiss.
Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Friday, June 20, 2003 | 9:23 a.m.
The family of Ladd and Larry Wilkins, the two men who perished from heat exhaustion in Gold Strike Canyon on Wednesday, said they are devastated at the loss.
Ladd Farrell Wilkins, 53, and Larry Wilkins were both Las Vegas residents. Larry took Ladd's last name, the family said.
"First, I would like to thank the hikers who offered their assistance in this awful ordeal," Robyn Wilkins, a cousin of Larry, said in an e-mail Thursday night. "If you knew these two wonderful men, you would be so glad you were there to at least try to help."
The Clark County coroner's office had not released Larry Wilkins' name this morning, pending the notification of his family. The family also thanked the 20 members of the rescue team that hiked into the canyon at temperatures of about 115 degrees to reach the two men.
"Those of us, their family here in California, are also very devastated at their loss, along with the family in Utah," Robyn Wilkins wrote from Porterville, Calif. Other family members live in Idaho, she said.
"This has left a huge hole in our lives," Robyn Wilkins said in a telephone interview.
Funeral services for the men have been scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday in Roosevelt, Utah.
Ladd Wilkins spent his life as a pianist, a ballroom dancer and a florist. He has three brothers, a sister, five children and a grandchild.
Larry Wilkins was a casino dealer.
"They loved to do things together," Robyn Wilkins said. "They loved to hike in the mountains in Nevada and Utah."
Autopsies on both bodies were slated for Thursday to determine the official cause of death, but it appeared to have been heatstroke, officials said. Autopsy results were not available this morning, pending toxicology results.
The area in which the men died is about a mile from the start of the Gold Strike Trail, which is near the Hacienda hotel on U.S. 93 between Hoover Dam and Boulder City.
Hikers discovered the body of one of the men and moments later found the other man parched, but alive, said Sgt. Clint Bassett, chief of Metro Police's Search and Rescue Team.
National Park Service rangers said temperatures in the canyon of volcanic rock ranged between 115 and 120 degrees along the trail on Wednesday afternoon.
The Park Service and the Clark County Health District advise hikers to hit the trail early in the morning and carry plenty of water.
Summer months of June, July and August are not the best times to hike in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Park Service spokeswoman Roxanne Dey said.
She said hikers need to carry plenty of water, wear a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.
Most important, Dey said, tell someone where you plan to hike.
Hikers can stop at the Alan Bible Visitors Center to let rangers know which trails they plan to hike. The visitors center is located at the intersection of U.S. 93 and the Lake Shore Drive turnoff between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. It has information on trails, and offers ranger-led hikes from October through May, Dey said.
Las Vegas Sun - June 20, 2003.2
Friday, June 20, 2003 | 9:23 a.m.
The family of Ladd and Larry Wilkins, the two men who perished from heat exhaustion in Gold Strike Canyon on Wednesday, said they are devastated at the loss.
Ladd Farrell Wilkins, 53, and Larry Wilkins were both Las Vegas residents. Larry took Ladd's last name, the family said.
"First, I would like to thank the hikers who offered their assistance in this awful ordeal," Robyn Wilkins, a cousin of Larry, said in an e-mail Thursday night. "If you knew these two wonderful men, you would be so glad you were there to at least try to help."
The Clark County coroner's office had not released Larry Wilkins' name this morning, pending the notification of his family. The family also thanked the 20 members of the rescue team that hiked into the canyon at temperatures of about 115 degrees to reach the two men.
"Those of us, their family here in California, are also very devastated at their loss, along with the family in Utah," Robyn Wilkins wrote from Porterville, Calif. Other family members live in Idaho, she said.
"This has left a huge hole in our lives," Robyn Wilkins said in a telephone interview.
Funeral services for the men have been scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday in Roosevelt, Utah.
Ladd Wilkins spent his life as a pianist, a ballroom dancer and a florist. He has three brothers, a sister, five children and a grandchild.
Larry Wilkins was a casino dealer.
"They loved to do things together," Robyn Wilkins said. "They loved to hike in the mountains in Nevada and Utah."
Autopsies on both bodies were slated for Thursday to determine the official cause of death, but it appeared to have been heatstroke, officials said. Autopsy results were not available this morning, pending toxicology results.
The area in which the men died is about a mile from the start of the Gold Strike Trail, which is near the Hacienda hotel on U.S. 93 between Hoover Dam and Boulder City.
Hikers discovered the body of one of the men and moments later found the other man parched, but alive, said Sgt. Clint Bassett, chief of Metro Police's Search and Rescue Team.
National Park Service rangers said temperatures in the canyon of volcanic rock ranged between 115 and 120 degrees along the trail on Wednesday afternoon.
The Park Service and the Clark County Health District advise hikers to hit the trail early in the morning and carry plenty of water.
Summer months of June, July and August are not the best times to hike in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Park Service spokeswoman Roxanne Dey said.
She said hikers need to carry plenty of water, wear a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.
Most important, Dey said, tell someone where you plan to hike.
Hikers can stop at the Alan Bible Visitors Center to let rangers know which trails they plan to hike. The visitors center is located at the intersection of U.S. 93 and the Lake Shore Drive turnoff between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. It has information on trails, and offers ranger-led hikes from October through May, Dey said.
Las Vegas Sun - June 20, 2003.1
Robert Burke Hardy, "Doc", 85, beloved dad and friend, left this fishing hole at Hillside Rehabilitation Center on August 16, 2009 in search of a better one. He resided at 2852 South 300 East in South Salt Lake, Utah at the time of his death.
He was born March 12, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Chester S. and Myrle Delta Burke Hardy. Robert married Marion Wilkins on August 26, 1958 in Elko, Nevada. Marion preceded him in death on April 12, 2004.
A Veteran of World War II, Robert served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Salt Lake County Highway Department after many years of service. "Doc" was his nickname because he could fix anything. He was an avid fisherman and almost always brought home his limit and released many. He was also an expert marksman, loved the outdoors, and animals.
Survived by his daughter, Kandy Thomas, and many friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 500 South 1350 East, Salt Lake City, UT.
Thelma Wilkins Barlow, our loving sister, passed away in Salt Lake City after an extended illness on February 24, 1990.
She was born August 4, 1902 in Coalville, Utah to ElRoy B. Wilkins and Nellie M. Eldredge Wilkins. She married Herbert Barlow on August 1, 1927; he died on June 24, 1960.
She moved to Roosevelt with her family at four years of age and resided there for the rest of her life. Her life was devoted to her home and her husband, with a large portion for her brothers and sister. She was active in the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary, and was an active member in the LDS Church, serving as Primary teacher and as visiting teacher for many years. She enjoyed her flower garden and working in her yard, as well as crocheting and tatting and was an excellent cook. Her family and friends will always remember Thelma as a kind friend and loving person, with always a kind word and understanding heart.
She is survived by a brother, Marrell F. Wilkins, and a sister, Mrs. Evelyne Johnson and loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 1990 at 11 a.m. in the Roosevelt Fourth Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Olpin-Hullinger Mortuary on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. and on Thursday at the Church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.