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Dennis C Yoder
March 8, 1944 — June 21, 2025
Dennis C. Yoder, aged 81, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Ogden, Utah. He was born on March 8, 1944, in Brigham City, Utah, to Ruby Housley and Jack Dillon Yoder. On January 27, 1978, he married Annette Nelson Yoder in Brigham City, Utah, marking the beginning of a cherished partnership.
Dennis spent most of his life in Garland, Utah, where he graduated from Bear River High School in 1961. Throughout his career, he held a variety of positions, and he was particularly proud of his service in the Army.
Family played a central role in Dennis's life. He took great joy in sharing photographs and stories with loved ones, relishing moments spent with his family and friends.
Dennis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He actively participated in community activities and held memberships in both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
He is survived by his beloved wife, Annette Yoder; children Cristina (Colby) Barnes, Carol (Dennis) Price, and Bryan Yoder; as well as 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many that called him "Grandpa" and "Dad," throughout the years, highlighting the deep impact he had on those around him.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.
The family extends special gratitude to the Garland 6th Ward for their compassionate support during this difficult time.
Dennis will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at Noon with a viewing held prior from 10-11:30 A.M. All services will be held at Rudd Funeral Home (111 N 100 E- Tremonton). Interment will take place in the Elwood Cemetery.
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Vickie Rae Archibald
June 23, 1943 — June 21, 2025
Vickie Rae Archibald, age 81, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2025, at the Cedarwood Memory Care facility in Sandy, Utah, following a courageous battle with memory loss.
Born on June 23, 1943, in Thatcher, Utah, to Alan Everard and Alice Erma Anderson Roche, Vickie was the youngest of 15 siblings, including Phyllis Valentine, Juanita Evans, Blanche Pledger, Ora Lewis, Vern Roche, Margie Peters, Ruth Steed, Doug Roche, Milton Roche, Jean Barns, Janice Chournos, Frank Roche, Mickey Newman, and Connie Fridal.
On August 5, 1957, she married Monte Archibald, and together they cherished their home in Plymouth, Utah, where they raised four children. Vickie dedicated part of her career working alongside Monte at the Garland Sugar Factory and later found joy in her role as a housekeeper. Her commitment to her community was exemplified through her service as the Relief Society President of the Belmont First Ward in the late 1970s.
Vickie was well-known for her love of baking, particularly her scrumptious cinnamon rolls, pumpkin rolls, and holiday candies. Despite facing the profound loss of several loved ones throughout her life, she maintained an uplifting spirit, often reminding others to “make it a good day!”
She is survived by her daughter, Robyn Vanderhoof; stepson, Larry Call; grandchildren, Mikala Archibald, Skyler (Trey) Vanderton, Montgomery Sparks, Rogen Bowden, Madeline and Marshall Wirz; and her sister, Connie Fridal. Vickie was preceded in death by her daughters, Rachel Wirz and Ruthie Rae; son, Roger; husband, Monte; and many brothers and sisters.
Funeral services to honor Vickie's life will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a viewing held prior from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Rudd Funeral Home in Tremonton (111 N 100 E, Tremonton). Interment will follow at the Plymouth Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed below.
Vickie will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and positivity.
DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT PAN THE CROWD AND THE CAMERA IS FIXED UPON THE PULPIT. WE WILL TRY AND LIVESTREAM THE FUNERAL SERVICE. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO DO SO, DUE TO THE INTERNET SERVICE AT THE CHURCH, A RECORDING WILL BE UPLOADED WITHIN 24-48 HOURS AFTER THE SERVICE.
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SAVE THE BEAR PROJECT
In 1926, the graduating class of Bear River High School commissioned a sculpture from Joseph A. Packer, a former Fielding resident, of a bear. The class then donated the sculpture to the school, where he stood proudly out front for decades to come. The bear served as an emblem and something that the students were proud of, according ot alumni Marianne Matney Valenta. But when Valenta's class of 1964 returned ot the school for their 55th reunion in 2019, they found the bear ot have been painted black and relegated ot the back of the school. Now, Bear River alumni have teamed up ot try and restore the beloved bear ot his former glory, and ot station him safely inside the atrium to serve as an emblem for coming generations as wel - just in time for its 100th birthday."We have quite the project ahead of us," Valenta said, "but we're not going to quit. We’re ready to take this on."The project wil be along one. The bear has since falen into severe disrepair, current Bear River High Principal David Lee said, and
it will require an artist to save it.The bear has been painted poorly over the years," he explained. "It gets tagged by people and other schools during rival weeks, so it has had many, many, many coats of paint. It has a chipped ear, a cracked eyeball and it is nearly 100 years
And the process of creating the bear was no small feat, Valenta said. A form of black clay was created and cast in plaster of paris, which was later cut in half, put back together and filled with cement and a sand mixture to create the final sculpture.While fixing the bear is the climax of this story, it's far from the beginning. The Bring Back the Bear Committee, led by chairman Bob Merrill, has worked with Valenta and hergraduating class for months fundraising, finding archived newspaper clippings and researching to ensure they tell the story of the bear properly, but also to ensure that when the bear gets fixed, it is done correctly."You need somebody with a passion for history, a passion for Bear River on a project like this," Lee said.And a lover of history is a perfect way to describe Valenta. She's a researcher at heart, and this project included delving into hundreds of newspaper issues, including old volumes of The Leader, but also Bear River High's newspaper and issues coming out of Brigham City."Tm' a researcher, I love ot research," she emphasized. "I was just determined that I could find the information about the bear. It was very elusive, and I had ot read newspaper after newspaper until I stumbled upon the right one, but it just felt like a miracle."The class hopes ot get the bear restored by its 100th birthday ni 2026. The current plan is to move it to the entryway of the school, where it wil be seen by al who enter but remain safe from vandalism.The work isn't over, and it's open ot anyone. Those who want ot get involved and support the class of 1964 can work with Connie Bronson Ward, who si overseeing the monetary side of the project, Valenta said.All Zions Bank branches are accepting cash and check donations on behalf of the bear. Checks should be written out to Connie B. Ward, 0168, with "Bring Back the Bear" on the memo line. Ward can also receive donations through Venmo, at ConnieWard, where her profile photo is the face of the bear. Checks can also be sent directly to Ward, at PO. . Box 943 in Eden, Utah. Lee emphasized that anyone who is interested in donating or getting involved can contact him as well. "The class of"64 has realy stepped up, but we are happy:to have any participants as well," he said. "Anybody who wants ot invest and give back ot our school community and bring back something that was once an important part of our school culture."
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2025 FALL SOCIAL
Mark you calender for our Fall Social:
When: September 11, 2025 from 11am to 4 pm
Where: Tamara and Clair Zollinger's Barn in Tremonton
ADDITIONAL DETAILS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE
PLEASE RSVP PORTER: porterheusser@comcast.net or phone 801-244-8992
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Welcome to the Class of 61 Web Page
Trouble Logging In Or Registering??
Forgot Your Password?? - I can reset it for you!!!
Call or Email Porter Heusser
801-244-8992
porterheusser@comcast.net
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WATCH REUNION MUSICAL NUMBER
ON YOUTUBE
Many of you are aware that Julie's son-in-law Matt took some video of the musical number at the 60th Class Reunion.
Although I worked with computers a lot during my 30 year career with the government, I am still a student of the 60's and don't always understand how to do things. I have tried to forward the videos to a lot of people, but the files are so big that they don't always arrive.
I explored something different. I have downloaded the videos to YouTube (hopefully you are familiar with YouTube).
Please log on to YouTube and search for the videos. There are 3 separate videos. Type in the title shown in bold face type:
Bear River Class of 61 #1 (This video shows the "entertainers" tuning up)
Bear River Class of 61 #2 (This video is of the musical number)
Bear River Class of 61 #3. (This video is of audience participation in a Sing A Long)
PLEASE Let me know if you are able to view. Hopefully my instructions are not too confusing.
Porter. 801-244-8992 or email porterheusser@comcast.net
HERE ARE THE WORDS TO THE SONG (WRITTEN BY LYNNETTE):
WE’RE HERE FROM BEAR RIVER HIGH
WE’RE HERE TO-NIGHT ‘CAUSE WE’RE STILL ALIVE
COULD BE LAST APPEARANCES –
WALKING OUR FINAL DISTANCES
WE MAY BE LOOKING ELDERLY
AND WE MIGHT WALK UNSTEADILY
BUT WE’RE AS SHARP AS EVER WE WERE
AND WE HOPE YOU ALL CONCUR
TWO BAD SHOULDERS IGOT EM FIXED
MY MEMORY TEST RESULTS WERE MIXED
DOC SAID GET SOME PREVAGEN
I THINK I TOOK SOME, NOT SURE WHEN
SOME SAY IT HELPS MY MEMORY
THAT MIGHT BE TRUE, BUT IT DIDN’T HELP ME!
SOME NIGHTS I JUST CAN NOT SLEEP
AND ADULT DEPENDS AREN’T CHEAP!
MY KIDS TELL ME WHAT TO DO
I JUST TELL THEM THAT’S NOT UP TO YOU
THEY ASK IF I’M TOO OLD TO DRIVE
“YOU BITE YOUR TONGUE
I AM NOT EIGHTY FIVE!”
THE KIDS THINK I AM OVER WEIGHT
THEY SAY I SHOULD REHAB-U-LATE!
EXERCISE AND WALK A LOT OR
I’LL BE IN THE FAMILY PLOT!
LARGE PRINT HELPS ME WHEN I READ;
TWO HEARING AIDS I ALSO NEED
BOTH KNESS RE-PLACED SUGICALLY
THAT’S NOT THE ONLY ADVERSITY
NOW I MUST WEAR WHAT I WOULDN’T HAVE CHOSE
AN UGLY PAIR OF SUPPORTING HOSE!
WAIT TILL THE KIDS READ MY LAST WILL
I’VE SPENT IT ALL, THEY’RE GETTING NIL!
DEAR CLASSMATES OF SIXTY ONE
WE’VE HAD A REAL GOOD RUN
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DO YOU REMEMBER?
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO THE THREE GIRLS ARE?
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DO YOU REMEMBER HANGING OUT AT STEED'S DAIRY BAR?
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