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Wednesday, December 10, 2003 The Spectrum HEALTH OBITUARIES This year's flu vaccine likely to be much less potent By DANIEL Q. HANEY Associated Press As flu sweeps across the country, many health experts are worried that the shots taken by tens of millions of Americans will offer considerably weaker protection than any flu vaccine in recent years. The flu shot available this year was formulated to protect against three strains of the virus. But the strain actually circulating this year is somewhat different from those three, and it is probably too late to develop a new formula. Even though one of the three is a close cousin of this season's bug, whether that will be enough to help people ward off the flu is simply unknown.

Some experts expect the Joy Hansen McLaws Johnson ST. GEORGE Joy Hansen McLaws Johnson passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 7, 2003 at the age of 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joy was born May 6, 1941 in Logan, Utah, to Vernon and Loretta Hansen, the first child in a family of four. Joy was the only girl with three brothers, Lowell, Paul and Cariyle. She grew up in Tremonton, UT and attended the Bear River High.

She met her sweetheart, Richard P. McLaws, while attending BYU and they were married August 24, 1960 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for time and all eternity. They were blessed with seven children and made their home here in St. George. Utah Heritage HOSPICE Embracing Living.

Embracing Dying We recognize the importance of providing care not only to the patient but also to the whole family. Serving you from St. George to Beaver 435-674-4744 1-877-344-8600 SPILSBURY MORTUARY 888-673-2454, www.spilsburybeard.com Frank Kenneth Smith, Jr. -Funeral: Dec.10, 2003, 12:00 noon, Spilsbury Beard Mortuary Chapel. -Visitation: a.m., prior to services, both at the Mortuary.

Yvonne Wilson Roundy -Funeral: Dec. 10, 11:00 a.m., Washington 5th Ward Chapel, 446 Mangum Washington. -Visitation: a.m., prior to services, at the Chapel. -Graveside: December 11, 2 p.m., Tremonton City Cemetery. Melva Sheya Francis -Funeral Mass: Dec.

11, 8 a.m., St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 St. George. -Graveside: Dec.

13, 12 p.m., San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, CA. Christian Arthur "Red" Olsen -Funeral: Dec. 12, 11:00 a.m, Snow Canyon Fifth Ward Chapel, 1625 N. Lava Flow St. George.

-Gathering: Dec. 11, 8:00 p.m., Spilsbury Beard Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff and a.m., prior to services at the Chapel. level of protection to be 50 percent or less. Most agree the vaccine will do at least some good.

But the word "some" is about specific as scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are willing to get. Even in the best of years, the flu shot is not foolproof. Ordinarily it is between 70 percent and 90 percent effective in healthy young adults and somewhat less effective in the elderly. The last time the vaccine missed the mark was in 1997, when a strain called A-Sydney appeared that was significantly different from the strain included in the flu shot. Doctors are still uncertain about how much good the shot did that season, although the CDC esti- After being widowed for 11 years, Joy was remarried April 3, 2003 to Dan V.

Johnson, and he stayed by her side faithfully until she passed away. Joy was an active and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various positions throughout the years. She had a great love for music and shared her talents of singing, playing the piano, organ, and violin throughout her life. Joy had an active mind and was an avid reader of church publications and health books. One of her many accomplishments was carrying on the family businesses after the passing of her husband.

Joy loved her family the most and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a very elegant and gracious person and was loved by all who knew her, she will be greatly missed. Joy is survived by her husband, Dan Johnson, seven children; Dave, Doug (Tiffany), Kevin (Stacy), Mark (Jennie), Scott (Brooklyn), Gina (Mike), and Matt (Lindsey), 17 grandchildren, her brothers and many in-laws. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, 2003 at 11 a.m., at the St.

George LDS East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 St. George. Family and friends may call Thursday, December 11, from 6-8 p.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St.

George and again on Friday, December 12, from 9:3010:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435- 673-4221. In lieu of flowers, dona- Heideman Poulsen Mortuary 181 East Riverside Dr. 627-0691 Kenneth Trindell Private Family Services Metcalf MORTUA St.

George, Mesquite, Logandale (435) 673-4221 Joy McLaws -Funeral: Friday, December 12, 11:00 a.m., St. George East Stake Center, 449 South 300 East. -Visitations: Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary and Friday, a.m., prior to the services at the Stake Center. Norman Chatfield -Funeral: Saturday, December 13, 11:00 a.m., Morningside Stake Center, 881 S. River Rd.

-Visitations: Friday, 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary and Saturday, a.m., prior to the services at the Stake Center. mates it was 30 percent to 50 percent protective. Scientists say this year's mismatch does not seem to be as great as it was six years ago, but they cannot say with certainty how well the flu shot will work, or even whether it will. a vaccine with a less optimal match, you have to say it might not work at all," said Dr. Scott Harper, a CDC epidemiologist.

"That's very unlikely. Probably it will not be 90 percent effective. But we just have no good sense of how it will work in humans. Biology is messy." The mismatch occurred when experts decided to include a strain called A-Panama in this year's shot, the same as last year. It turns out tions may be sent to the Huntsman Cancer Institute through their Web site at www.hci.utha.edu/5095.htmlimately or call 1-800-936-6343.

You may also send your donations to Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. Condolences may be sent through our Web site at www.metcalfmortuary.com In loving memory Alvin Bradshaw 1916 2003 CEDAR CITY Alvin Bradshaw returned home, Monday December 8, 2003 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 29, 1916 to George W. Rose Ellen Muir Bradshaw. He married his sweetheart, LaRine LeFevre July 3, 1940 in the St.

George LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on September 29, 1998. Alvin loved the Gospel and was an active member of the LDS Church, serving faithfully all the days of his life. He served two missions with his wife: one to Deerborn, Michigan and the other, a five year calling to the St. George LDS Temple.

Alvin had a great love for his wife, his family, hard work, and his ranch. Alvin is survived by his children Douglas Bradshaw of Panguitch, Nadine (Paul) Lovell of Riverton, Wendell( Connie) Bradshaw of Salem, Gloria (Richard) McDermott of Milford, Rosalyn (Boyd) Woolsey of Parowan, Gordon (Jessica) Bradshaw of Riverton. He has 33 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. Two brothers, Harold Bradshaw John Bradshaw Four sisters, LaPriel Edwards, Norma Edwards, Alice Rollins, and Ellrita He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Bradshaw and Melvin Bradshaw and a Great Grandson, Raino Price. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2003 at in the Cedar City LDS 14th Ward Chapel on 400 North in Cedar City.

Friends may pay their respects on Thursday evening at the Southern Utah Mortuary from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 AM to 10:30 that the dominant virus this fall has been A-Fujian, which has two genetic mutations that make it different. A variety of studies using ferrets, the primary lab animal for flu experiments, and human blood suggest that the A-Panama shots should offer at least partial protection against A-Fujian. The most encouraging predictions come from the World Health Organization, which, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, decides what strains of flu virus will be included in the shot. Dr.

Klaus Stohr said blood taken from people who got this year's shot shows they have 41 percent fewer antibodies against A-Fujian than they do against A-Panama. AM. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver at approximately under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Pearl Lawrence Stapley CEDAR CITY Pearl Lawrence Stapley, passed away on her 95th birthday December 8, 2003 in Cedar City, UT. She was born December 8, 1908 in Summit, UT to Thomas and Rosa Barbara Wagner Lawrence.

She married Arvil Stapley July 2, 1934 in Parowan, UT. The marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband; son Elden Stapley; six brothers and three sisters. Pearl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a faithful temple and genealogy worker.

She was a hard worker, adored working in her yard on the garden and flowers. Pearl was a care giver who helped an untold number of people in her life. Pearl is survived by her brother Ernest Stapley of Cedar City, UT; sister Bess Maze of Pahrump, NV; and Joyce Mortenson of Cedar City, UT, who was like a daughter to her. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 300 Cedar City).

Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary (435) 586- 4040. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Melva Sheya Francis ST.

GEORGE Melva Sheya Francis, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born November 22, 1920, in Price, UT, to Thomas and Edna Sheya. She married Melvin Francis in 1946 at St. Anne's in Hollywood, CA. Metcalf MORTUAR Ron Metcalf Todd Bonzo Quality Service With Dignity 435-673-4221 St.

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Martin S. Lerman AP Melva is survived by her nephew, Thomas Sheya of Diamond Springs, California; sister-in-law, Alice Johnson; and greatnephew, Fred Sheya. She was preceded in death by her husband. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 8:00 a.m., at the St. George Catholic Church.

A rosary will follow. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2003, at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, CA. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Beard Mortuary, 673- 2454. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 941 E. 3300 Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, (435) 674-9707.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburybeard.com. Click on the dove. Christian Arthur 'Red' Olsen ST. GEORGE Christian Arthur "Red" Olsen passed away December 8, 2003, in St. George, UT.

Christian was born May 24, 1976, in Payson, UT. Christian attended school in St. George. He loved fishing and the outdoors. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed participating in the Scouting program.

Christian could fix anything and especially enjoyed rewiring. He loved all animals. Christian is survived by his father, David B. (Faun) Olsen of Las Vegas, NV; mother, Patricia (Robert) Behmer, of Overton, NV; his sweetheart, Jessica Christiansen Olsen; father-in-law, Tim Christiansen; mother-in-law, Kaylynn Christiansen; brother, Shaun Olsen; sisters, Shannon Collins and Gena Jones; grandmother, Charlene Olsen; two nieces; eight nephews; and various aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, all of whom loved him and will miss him very much. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at the Snow Canyon Fifth Ward Chapel, 1625 N.

Lava Flow Drive, St. George. Family and friends may call Thursday, December 11, from 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Beard Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff and again on Friday from a.m.

prior to services at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Beard Mortuary, 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburybeard.com. Click on the dove.

Marjorie W. Olcott 1917 2003 MONROE Marjorie K.C. Willardson Olcott, 86, of St. George, Utah and formerly of Monroe, Utah, passed away December 8, 2003 in St. George after a long illness.

She was born August 2, 1917 in Monroe to Peter Emery Vincent and Huetta Marie Washburn Willardson. She married Robert Leon Olcott on August 21, 1934 in Sevier, Utah and later that same year on October 12th their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Marjorie and Leon lived in Monroe 59 of their 60 years together where they owned and operated the Monroe Shoe Store. Throughout her life, she has been a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fulfilling both Stake and Ward leadership positions. She and Leon served as stake missionaries and in 1984 were called to serve full-time in the Arizona Phoenix Mission.

They also served a temple mission at the Manti Temple in 1989. Marjorie was a wonderful cook and homemaker and a kind and accepting mother, mother-in-law, grandma and friend. She was loved by all who knew her. After the death of her husband in 1995, Marjorie moved to St. George where she has lived since that time.

She is survived by two daughters and three sons, Ina and Phil Gillies of St. George, Carol and Douglas Hinckley of Orem, Ronald Leon and Rhea Olcott of Hinckley, Richard E. And Deanna Olcott of Farmington, and Paul M. Olcott of Mesquite, NV; 21 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 12:00 Noon in the Monroe 4th LDS Ward Chapel, 49 East 200 North, where friends may call on Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to services.

Burial will be in the Monroe City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Neal S. Magleby Sons Mortuary, Richfield, Utah. Anne Durrant "Together Again" Anna Agnes Noorda Durrant passed away December 8, 2003 in Orem, Utah. Born May 23, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of John Anna Wilhelmina Millecam Noorda.

She married Art Durant November 23, 1946; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Anne will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Art and Anne spent twelve winters in St. George at the Temple View RV Park. Anne is survived by her children: Carol (Keith) George, Salt Lake City; Wayne (Lynn) Durrant, Salem; Sandy Durrant, West Valley City; Dennis (Lorraine) Durrant, Kearns; David Durrant, Ft.

Myers Beach, Florida; Dean (Anne) Durrant, Englewood, Colorado; 24 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Ruth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art; daughter, Linda Jensen; son, Boyd Durrant; and 6 brothers and sisters. The family would like to express their gratitude to Alpine Health and Hospice with a special thanks 1 to Dana! Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13th, 11:00 a.m. at the Salem 7th Ward, 25 West Apple Blossom Way, Salem, Utah. Friends may call Friday, 6 8 p.m.

at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and Saturday at the church, 10 10:45 a.m. Interment will follow in the Provo City Cemetery. GOT AN HOUR? GET A WHITER SMILE. REMBRANDT. SMILE WHITENING PROGRAM Dr.

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