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Thomas’ passion for the outdoors and animals was exceeded only by his love for family. He was employed at Global Com as a Cable Technician.

He is survived by his parents; brothers Robert, David, Michael, and Jayden; niece Aurora and grandparents Jim and Ruth Narron and Chuck and Mary Bennett as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Helen Louise Wickman, age 102 of Woodbridge, VA passed away on September 12, 2017. Born in Bangor, MI, on May 27, 1915 to the late Jesse and Mabel Winne. On September 15, 1935, she married Maurice Van Horn with whom she had one son, Ronald. Sadly, Maurice died unexpectedly in 1956. On May 10, 1960, […]

Ray Arnold Young passed away at his home in Nauvoo, Illinois on September 9, 2017. He was born in Newdale, Idaho on March16,1930 to Ernest Lorenzo and Edythe Watts Young. Ray moved to Twin Falls, Idaho with his family when he was in middle school. He attended Twin Falls High School. When he was 14 he met Mary LaRae Miller and decided that very first day he would marry her. They were married in 1951 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They are the parents of six children. They made their home in Twin Falls and he purchased a Conoco gas station. In 1957, after having served in the National Guard for 10 years, he decided to join the Army.

Ray served in many places over his career. He especially loved time at Fort Rucker, Alabama where he taught fixed wing and helicopter training. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. During his last tour in 1976 he was instrumental in the building of the first LDS chapel in Vietnam. He also was able to fly many General Authorities to various bases in Vietnam when they would be in the country to visit. H felt that he was more on a mission than in a war zone. He loved his country and was proud to serve. Through the military he was able to complete his college education and graduated from the University of Omaha. He retired in 199 at the rank of Colonel, settling in the Washington, DC area. After retirement he worked for Airline Pilots Association and then Barlow Corporation before retiring fully in 1996.

Elizabeth Noreen Fritsch “Bette”, age 82, of Nokesville, Virginia peacefully passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home, surrounded by friends and family.

She was born on November 11, 1934 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Helen (DeHoux) Welsh. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Fritsch.