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     Bertha H. Watson was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Bucher.¹ She married Caleb R. Bucher.¹ Bertha H. Watson was born on December 28, 1883 at Kentucky.¹ She died on January 23, 1960 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 76.¹

     Mitchell Frank Lappo was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery (also known as Fruitport Cemetery), Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, Muskegon Co., Michigan.⁵ His Social Security Number was 367-10-8425.⁶ He was born on October 14, 1916 at Braidwood, Will Co., Illinois; One SSDI record has his birth date as Oct 29, 1916.^7,6,3,4 He married Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher, daughter of Caleb R. Bucher and Elizabeth A. "Libby" Wolverton, on May 1, 1937 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.^1,7,8 Mitchell Frank Lappo died on December 21, 1989 at Michigan at age 73.⁶

     Clarajane Lappo was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery (also known as Fruitport Cemetery), Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, Muskegon Co., Michigan.^4,3 She Surrounded by her family, Clarajane “Cj” Middlecamp, went home to be with her Father and Savior on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born November 14, 1938 in Muskegon to Mitchell and Clarissa Lappo. Cj was a blessing to everyone she met. A loving mother of four, Cj put God and family above all else. She loved nature, sunsets on Lake Michigan and all animals, especially her beloved Pookie. Cj cherished her connection with the community of friends she made from India, as well as those from Oceana County where her cottage is. Cj possessed a green thumb that showed in her gardens where she meticulously created colorful works of art. Cj knew that hard work paid off; she worked with her parents Mitch and Clara as they built the family business, Lappo Lumber Company from a small sawmill operation to one of West Michigan’s largest and most successful lumberyards. Clarajane was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Alyson Middlecamp, Seth (Kim Jonker) Middlecamp, Lisa (David) Middlecamp-Lowder, Wendy (Brian) Thomas and Ashutosh Chaudhari; her grandchildren, Seth Middlecamp II, Destiny (Joseph) Wallace, Zoey, Meghan and Natali Thomas; and great grandchildren, Anne, Liam and Matthew, special nieces Mona and Nina. Cj also leaves behind many family and friends whose love meant the world to her. Burial in Fruitport Cemetery.³ She was born on November 14, 1938 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.³ As of circa 1957,her married name was Middlecamp.⁵ She married Gordon James Middlecamp circa 1957.⁵ Clarajane Lappo and Gordon James Middlecamp were divorced on May 21, 1970 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ Clarajane Lappo died on October 8, 2016 at Michigan at age 77.³

     Jon Michael Bugg Jon "Mike" Michael Bugg, Apr 8, 1957 - Mar 7, 2019. Jon Michael Bugg, 61, left to join his father on March 7, 2019. His life was marked by unconditional love for all those around him and dogged determination to accomplish the things he wanted to do. His presence in the family contributed to everyone's learning of love, patience and humility. He is survived by mother Sally Bugg, four brothers; Alan, Tom, Rick and Don, and by sisters Nancy Benner, Patricia Dahlin, and Peggy Cross. He also leaves many, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and friends whose lives have been enriched by his life. Mike will be interred in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^2,1 He was born on April 8, 1957.^2,1 He died on March 7, 2019 at Colorado at age 61.¹

     Nellie Victoria Wade was buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.¹ She was born on May 12, 1898 at Clark Co., Indiana.¹ As of July 7, 1944,her married name was Bugg.¹ She married James Samuel Bugg on July 7, 1944.^1,2 Nellie Victoria Wade died on July 16, 1974 at Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 76.¹

     Joseph Michael "Joe" Wheatley was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^5,4 He Joseph Michael Wheatley, 70, passed away August 23, 2019, in his home in Marietta, Georgia, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife of 47 years Trudy and his children were by his side. Joe was born in Carey, Idaho April 7, 1949, to Bert Moss Wheatley, a dairy farmer, and Rhea Heppler Wheatley. He was the fourth of seven children. Life on the farm was not easy. The early deaths of Rhea and his younger brother Ronald from illness had a profound effect on Joe as a child. After his father remarried, his blended family settled in Fairview, Idaho. In high school, Joe showed a talent for sports writing and wrote for the Preston Citizen. In 1968, believing he would soon be drafted into the Vietnam conflict, Joe enlisted with the U.S. Marines. He would later tell his children that he chose the Marines because they had the best uniforms. Joe served honorably in Vietnam as a member of Hotel 2/7 (2nd battalion, 7th Marines) and was awarded the Purple Heart for a bullet wound suffered to his left wrist during combat. After the war, Joe enrolled at Ricks College in Idaho, where he met and quickly fell in love with Trudy Evans, from Orem, Utah. They were married in the Provo LDS Temple August 1, 1972. He transferred to Brigham Young University's ROTC program and upon graduation was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Joe would serve a long and distinguished career in the Air Force as an logistics and transportation officer - stationed at air bases in Germany, Italy, England, Florida, Maine and Massachusetts and was beloved and admired by his coworkers. He also served in Operation Desert Shield and was a member of the joint task force that provided support for Rwandan refugees during that nation's civil war. He retired from the US Air Force in 2002 as a Lieutenant Colonel after 30 years of active duty. In 2006 he went to work as a transportation officer for the US Army, supporting NATO forces in the Netherlands for 10 more years. At age 30, Joe developed a passion for long-distance running. He would go on to complete 42 marathons all over the world - qualifying for the Boston Marathon seven times. His personal best time was 2:39:34, accomplished at the 1986 Berlin Marathon. Joe loved working in his garden and was an avid traveler. He was a lifelong, dedicated fan of the Atlanta Braves. Joe is survived by Trudy, his sons Tyson and Drew, daughter Sascha and son-in-law Matt Dedrick. He has six grandchildren: Tyson, Kaya, Jacinda, Huck, Burke and Joel; and one great grandchild, Benjamin. Extended family include his brothers Colin, Karl, Keith, Bert and Seth; sisters Jane, Elaine, Colleen and Mary; and five step brothers and sisters. Joe will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.⁴ He was born on April 7, 1949 at Carey, Blaine Co., Idaho.^5,4 He married Trudy Evans, daughter of Keith Clark Evans and Minnie Etheleen Bugg, on August 1, 1972 at Utah Co., Utah.^1,2,3,4 Joseph Michael "Joe" Wheatley died on August 23, 2019 at age 70.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 529-53-2930.⁷ Joshua Joe Brereton was buried at Orem City Cemetery, Orem, Utah Co., Utah.^3,4 He was born on November 6, 1973 at Provo, Utah Co., Utah.^7,3,4,5 He married Nichole Carol Nixon on August 10, 2002 at Utah Co., Utah.^3,6 Joshua Joe Brereton died on December 9, 2002 at Utah at age 29.^7,3,4 He Joshua Joe Brereton returned to his heavenly home Monday, December 9, 2002 after complications from open heart surgery. He was born November 6, 1973 to Lyle E. and Vesta E. Brereton of Orem, Utah. He grew up in Orem and graduated from Mountain View High School. Josh met his soul mate, Nichole, in a mountaineering class while attending UVSC. Their love of rock climbing and the outdoors was an important part of their courtship and marriage. They were sealed in the Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple in August of this year. Josh was pursuing a drafting degree at UVSC and would have completed the program this spring. Josh loved spending time with his family and friends at Lake Powell, cliff diving, wakeboarding and jet skiing. Josh was anxiously waiting for the first snowfall to get "boarding" again. He was an Eagle Scout who loved working with the Young Men. Josh was an excellent craftsman and loved working with his hands. He built beautiful wood furniture pieces and did amazing tile work. Josh was a very kind hearted person; willing to help others and loved everyone, especially children. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We are all very blessed to have him as a part of our lives. He is survived by his wife, Nichole C. Nixon Brereton, his parents, Lyle and Vesta, his sister Angie (Chad) Pope, his brothers Weston (Jenn) Brereton and Troy Brereton, and his grandparents Robert E. Brereton, and Keith and Etheleen Evans. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Karla Brereton. The family would like to thank the Orem City EMT's and nurses who provided assistance. Also a special thanks to Dr. Bingham at UVRMC and Dr. Long at LDS Hospital. Burial will be in the Orem City cemetery. on December 11, 2002.³