Beach Haven

​Nathan Beach and Vicky Somerville made it official on March 2, 2019. They were sealed in the Ogden, Utah temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints surrounded by friends and family. The ceremony was followed up with congratulations and the usual barrage of picture taking outside the temple. Later a reception was held in their honor at a local Ogden chapel. 

The couple celebrated their honeymoon by driving to Portland, Oregon to enjoy the sites of America's northwest coast. They begin their new life together in Ogden as Nathan works to complete his degree in Computer Science at Weber State University. 

​We wish them well on this new adventure!

​Our angel mother passed peacefully to the next life surrounded by her family on January 24, 2019. She died at Ogden Regional Medical Center from complications from pneumonia.

She was born Paulene Fay Miller in Berwick, PA, to Lester Edmund Miller and Velma Pearl Wilson on March 7, 1941.

She married Frederic Ambrose Beach on August 11, 1962, in Williamsport, PA. They were later sealed in the Washington D.C. Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in January 1975.

Paulene loved spending time with her family. The holidays were her favorite because the family would be together. She loved to sew and crochet and made each of her children and grandchildren quilts for their weddings. She was an avid reader and loved novels involving church history. She loved doing family history work and located and provided work for over 40,000 ancestors. She worked in the Brigham City Temple once a week as a switchboard operator and loved every minute. She was a member of the Brigham City 16th ward 

She is survived by her children: Lisa (Curtis) Mann, North Ogden; Michael (Michelle) Beach, Stafford, VA; Daniel (Denise) Beach, Honeyville; Cris (Jerry) Dunn, Brigham City; and Vangee Nez, Sanostee, NM; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother Paul Miller, Berwick, PA; and sisters Marqueen (Joseph) Kitta, Berwick, PA, and Shirley Miller, Boyertown, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Gladys, her brother Carl and grandson Schuyler.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 East, Brigham City, UT. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be at Calls Fort Cemetery.

​We wish to thank the nurses and doctors at Ogden Regional Medical Center’s Intermediate Care Unit for their very good care.
Mom, you’ll always be our angel. You’ve watched over us all from the beginning and we know you’ll always be watching over us. Spread your wings and fly!

​​Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Karen Dee (Andersen)Thorsted, 75, returned home to her son and parents on Jan. 3, 2019.  Karen was born along with a twin brother on July 24, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Ervin Lavern and Dorothy (Roberts) Andersen.

Karen graduated from Pocatello High School then attended Weber State University.

Karen married Lloyd Dale Thorsted on May 3, 1963, in the Idaho Falls LDS temple.

Karen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society and Young Women programs. 
Karen also served four missions with her spouse, one to Nebraska and two to Palmyra, New York and at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.  Karen was a dedicated temple worker having worked in both the Ogden and Brigham temples.

Karen loved to bake and sew for her family. Karen loved to play games with her family and brought much laughter and fun into her home. Karen was a wonderful friend to many and was a great example to her family through her service and faith.

Karen is survived by her husband Lloyd, Tremonton; Michelle (Michael) Beach, Virginia; Dona (Thomas) Connor, Washington; Stephanie (Cavin) Hill, Texas; Robert (Robyn) Thorsted, Honeyville; Troy (Shelly) Thorsted, Tremonton; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Four brothers, David (Pal) Andersen, Logan; William (Lois) Andersen, Arizona; Larry Andersen, Logan; and Kevin (Cheryl) Andersen, Idaho; one sister Julienne (Mark) Wasem, North Dakota.

Karen was preceded in death by one son, Brandon; a sister, Janice; and her parents and a sister in law, Tammy Andersen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at the Tremonton Stake Center, 660 N 300 E, Tremonton.  
A viewing will be held at Gillies Funeral Chapel, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a short viewing before the funeral from 10 to 10:40 a.m. 

Interment will be in the Honeyville Cemetery. 

​Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gfc-utah.com.

Latest Family Additions
Grantsville, UT - Michael Beach
6 September 2018

Celeste and Dallin Blackburn become the newest members of our growing family. The twins were born on September 6, 2018 to parents Ryan and Ashley Blackburn. They join older siblings Enna and Aijah. According to Ashley, the older girls have taken well to the new housemates. 

Both grandmothers took turns in staying with the Blackburn family to help manage settling into having four children to manage. As the grandmother visits were wrapping up Ashley shared, “We are doing well. The girls love to hold and feed their siblings. I'm still getting used to the late night feedings again, but it hasn't been too bad thanks to having moms in town. It will be interesting to see how the dynamic changes when my mom leaves.”
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​Nancy and Trevor Tie the Knot
Ogden, UT - Michael Beach
8 September 2018

On September 8, 2018 Trevor and Nancy Griggs made it official. The nuptuals took place at the Weber County Softball Complex in Ogden, UT. They were joined by many friends and family who celebrated with them. The happy bride posted a heart felt thanks on FaceBook:

I need to give some shout outs!!!! Thank you Lisa Mann Jessi Dye Samantha Mann for working so hard and staying up all night to help with the his wedding!!! Thank you Lisa Portillo Dave Griggs Brenda Vernon Griggs Debbie John Curtis Mann working hard for helping with this wedding!! Thank you to Jacee Elmer for the photos, Scott Waterbury and Samuel Waterbury for the music, Jay Salas Sr. For marrying us, to the people in our line Brittany Lefler Tony Sattiewhite Crystal Peer-Rochell Scott Griggs, Sydney LaRayne Nathan Gallaher Casha Meibos Jason Peterson Randin Steed Freddie Morales Yvette Gavin and Brody Brewer. Thank you Candice Lefler Stacee Lefler and Seasons Martinez Morley for all of your help, and everyone and anyone that came and supported!!!! We love you all with all of our hearts!!! 
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Kanniesha Beach now has her degree. 
Logan, UT - Jacob Beach
May 5, 2018

​​Utah state university

​For anyone one who doesn’t know, Kanneisha and I, Jacob the knot-head of Micheal and Michelle’s family, have now been married for almost 2 years. She is a wonderful young lady who has stolen my heart, and has earned her bachelors degree in Family Consumer Human Development. Many in the area call this "the mommy degree," but don’t let Kanneisha know I told you that. She hates when people call it that. But this degree is geared towards the human services field of work from social work, to counseling, to employment counseling. For the last eight months she has been working as a direct service provider helping in a development group home.

Kanneisha was all smiles as she crossed that stage. Having served a mission in Louisiana delaying her 18 months, she was joyfully done with her right year long academic career. 

Granted, she decided to switch to her major halfway through, which added some time to that career. None the less, she came off that stage glowing with excitement and confidence to move forwards into the work force, and share her compassion and love to the people she will inevitably bless through her career. ​

​Doctor Nez
Albuquerque, NM - Michael Beach
May 12, 2018

​Congratulations are in order to our sister, Evangeline Nez. She successfully defended her dissertation on April 30, then graduated from the University of New Mexico, receiving her Ph.D. on May 12. The area of study for Vangee’s degree was in Native American languages.

On Facebook, the newly minted doctor had this to say:

“Yes, I achieved my dream--I earned my PhD. It was a personal endeavor and a change of career in my early 40s. It's been awesome, yet, at the same time it was a challenging experience. I did it and I'm proud. Proud that I did it and also to say that it can be done. Don't let anyone stop you or tell you can't do it. We all have a choice...to be the best we can. We don't have to accept what is at hand, we can observe it and decide what you can change. The world is at our hands. We can give back in many ways too. Okie dokie smokie---(my dad used to say)! Everyday is a special day and I'm thankful for it. May your path be blessed.”

Hoo Yah Vangee! We are proud of you!