Jodie Rae James

February 16, 1972 — September 9, 2024

Jodie Rae James, age 52, passed away on September 9, 2024 in Magna, Utah. She was born on February 16, 1972 in Granger, Utah to Joseph and Marie Ahlstrom. She married Michael Anthony James on July 29, 1996.

Jodie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was caring and the life of every gathering. She had a way about her that everyone loved. She played varsity basketball and volleyball in high school. She was an avid sports fan, and the 49ers could do no wrong.

Jodie is survived by her husband Michael; two children Alexandra and Cameron; mother Marie; siblings Judy, Janet, Jill, Jean, Joleen, Jennifer, JaNeal, Joseph, and Jana.

She is preceded in death by her father Joseph Delbert Ahlstrom.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood, West Jordan, Utah. You may visit with the family prior to services at a viewing from 12:00 to 1:45 PM. Interment following services at Memorial Redwood Cemetery. 

We are all devastated by Jodie's passing.  If you want to help the family towards funeral costs you may go to the link below to support in any way you can.                                                                                                                                                                                 https://gofund.me/383748ea

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Reunion Time- It is coming up!!

 Date: Saturday, September 14^th, 2024

Where: Bonneville Park, 1450 North 800 West, Orem, Utah 84057  https://orem.org/bonneville

 

Start time: 10:00 am

There is a large pavilion with tables. Bring lawn chairs and blankets if you would like. There is plenty of shade.

 

Any questions let me know!

Please tell everyone!

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Harold Mathis,

Harold Marion Mathis, Husband of the late Carla Whitaker Mathis passed away June 22, 2024. Carla was the daughter of J. Harold and Elda Rowley Whitaker. Harold and Carla married 20 Oct. 1952. Harold resided in Friant CA. 93626. There was no Obituary published.

Carla Whitaker Mathis passed away in Oct 2020. Carla was the daughter of J. Harold and Elda Rowley Whitaker. Harold and Carla married 20 Oct. 1952. Harold resided in Friant CA. 93626. There was no Obituary published.

Joseph and Minnie Whitaker Family

It is reunion time again!!  

We are getting closer to reunion time. We hope that you are excited to get together and remember the good times.

 

Date: Saturday, September 14^th, 2024

Where: Bonneville Park, 1450 North 800 West, Orem, Utah 84057  https://orem.org/bonneville

 

Start time: 10:00 am

There is a large pavilion with tables. Bring lawn chairs and blankets if you would like. There is plenty of shade.

 

Bring your own lunch:

As we have thought about the food, we are concerned about those who have allergies, etc... Because of this, we have chosen the option of you bringing your own lunch.

We will furnish ice water and watermelon for dessert.

There are fast food places on 800 North (just off the freeway exit) for your convenience.

 

Activities planned:

There will be a video highlighting past family members and reunions.

Guessing games, visiting, get-to-know-you games, visiting, and games for the kids.

Please come with memories of past reunions, relatives that have past, and what is going on in your families now. Which relative do you remember the most and why? What was the best reunion? Please plan to share with everyone.

 

We have the pavilion until 2:00pm so let’s make the best of it.

 

 

Thank you,

 

Reunion Committee

Ted Whitaker 801-830-4113 , misc.tedwhitaker@gmail.com

Faith Whitaker Stapley

RoseAnn Whitaker

Ross Whitaker

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Michael Heard

 Michael Heard passed away Oct 31, 2023. More info to follow.

IN MEMORY OF....

 March 23, 2023

I recently found this Document in the Joseph and Minnie Whitaker Reunion Box! 

Melvin J. Heard

 

Melvin “Mel” J. Heard of Ventura passed away on November 14, 2022. He was born on June 27, 1932, in a farmhouse in Hatton, Utah. One of 6 siblings he lived in Black Rock, Utah for the first 3 years of his life and then moved to Jean, Nevada, because his father, Sam, went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. This began his life-long love of living in the desert.

Mel attended Good Springs High School where he was one of three students in his class! His family moved to Puente, California where he graduated from Puente High School in 1950. Mel worked at various jobs after high school including at a Chevron gas station and his favorite, working at an Arabian horse farm where he got to show the horses to potential buyers. Mel then enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his Country during the Korean War, working on B-29 airplanes. It was during this time he met the love of his life, Dolly Lee, and they were married on December 29, 1956.

Mel and Dolly settled in Diamond Bar, California and raised their 4 children there. They developed lifelong friendships in the neighborhood and had many fun days in their second home in Baja, Mexico.

Mel was a hard worker and provided for his family well. He worked for Chevron in La Habra, California as a machinist for 33 years.

After retirement, Mel and Dolly enjoyed building houses and remodeling them. They had houses in Big Bear, Cottonwood, Arizona, Bullhead City, Arizona, and then settled in Ventura. He also loved rebuilding old cars and he and Dolly loved the LA Dodgers.

Mel is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Dolly Lee, who passed away in February of 2021. Also, by his parents, Sam and Muriel (Whitaker) Heard, and all of his 6 siblings. He is lovingly survived by his 4 children: Michael Heard, Russell (Sher) Heard, Melanie (Steve) Fekete and Patrick (Christine) Heard. He had 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces that he loved dearly and his pup Shiloh.

Mel, our dad will be greatly missed, but we rejoice in the fact that he is now with his sweetheart and his parents and siblings.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park.

Services for Melvin J Heard

Wednesday November 30

1100 am

Conejo Mountain Funeral Home

2052 Howard Road

Camarillo CA 93012