OBITUARIES

Vivian Joy Hutchings Sorensen Garrett

Vivian Joy Hutchings Sorensen Garrett

Jun 7, 2026

Vivian Joy Hutchings Sorensen Garrett, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Chancellor Gardens, surrounded by the love of her family. She returned to her heavenly home just ten days after celebrating her 94th birthday.

Vivian entered the world on May 28, 1932, in Rigby, Idaho, born to Vera Maude Williams and Vivian Arnold Hutchings. Though her birth...

Donna Jean Scarpelli Hess Jensen

Donna Jean Scarpelli Hess Jensen

Jun 5, 2026

Donna Jean Scarpelli Hess Jensen passed away in the arms of her best friend and daughter on June 5, 2026; just eight days before her 92nd birthday, at her home in Farmington.

She married Lowell S. Hess after graduating from Davis High School and raised two daughters together. They remained friends until Lowell's death in 2013. She then married Herbert Jensen...

Helen Christiansen

Helen Christiansen

Jun 5, 2026

Salt Lake City, UT - Our loving mother, Helen Elizabeth Ward Christiansen, 100, passed away June 5, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah, peacefully at her home. She was born October 1, 1925 in Greenbackville, Accomack, Virginia, to Elton Lester Ward and Bertie Elinor Russell.

In 1933, a rare nor'easter struck and flooded the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This caused Helen's...

Earl Roy Atwood

Earl Roy Atwood

Jun 5, 2026

Earl Roy Atwood was more than a father, he was our guide, our protector, our biggest supporter, and often the one responsible for the loudest laugh in the room. With heavy hearts, we share that he passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 8:20 a.m. His life was defined by faith, service, hard work, compassion, and an unwavering commitment...

Shauna Lynn Jacobs

Shauna Lynn Jacobs

Jun 4, 2026

On June 4, 2026, our sister, aunt and friend, Shauna Lynn Jacobs passed away peacefully in her sleep at LDS Hospital after a lengthy battle with leukemia after previously surviving endometrial cancer five years prior.

Shauna is preceded in death by her father and mother Lamont and Barbara Jacobs and a brother, Michael Jacobs. She is survived by her brother Reed...

Keith Willoughby Narramore

Keith Willoughby Narramore

Jun 4, 2026

Keith Willoughby Narramore, 93, of Woods Cross, Utah passed away on June 04, 2026 with his Wife and Children by his side.

He was born on September 18, 1932 to Lawrence and Jessie Narramore in Green River, Wyoming.

Keith grew up in Green River and excelled in many sports in high school. He and his wife Anita were high school sweethearts and...

Richard Owen Ellis

Richard Owen Ellis

Jun 4, 2026

Richard Owen Ellis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 20, 1927 to Owen W. and Mary Clark Ellis. He was the first of their 5 children. He had 2 brothers: Steven, and Legrand, and 2 sisters: Coleen, and Elaine. His parents, brothers, sister Coleen, and wife Beverly, have preceded him in death. 

He grew up in Farmington, Utah....

Wallace Dean Smith

Wallace Dean Smith

Jun 4, 2026

Wallace “Dean” Smith passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Kaysville, UT, at the age of 79. He was born on December 30, 1946, in Ogden, UT, to Wallace and Afton Smith.

Dean grew up in Ogden as the oldest of five children. He attended Ben Lomond High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. From 1966 to 1968,...

Penny Reed Robinson

Penny Reed Robinson

Jun 3, 2026

Penny Reed Robinson passed peacefully the morning of June 3rd, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1938, in Murray, Utah, to Owen Verl Reed and Fern Ann Mace. Penny grew up in Sandy, Utah where she enjoyed playing with the neighbors, her cousins and helping out her grandma on the weekends. She was always the first one her Dad...

David Mark Hilfiker

David Mark Hilfiker

Jun 2, 2026

David Mark Hilfiker, 52, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a tremendous void in the lives of his friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. David was born on May 6, 1974, to Carolyn May Perry and Gary Dean Hilfiker in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 David was a man whose presence could brighten any room. Known for his quick...

Carole Ann Young Litz

Carole Ann Young Litz

Jun 2, 2026

Carole was born in Pocatello, Idaho on September 17, 1932, to Alfred Lester Young and Mildred Keeler Young. She passed away at her home in Centerville on June 2, 2026, after her kind heart just gave out. She was the oldest of four children. She had two sisters Glenda and Dixie and one brother Edward. She spent her early years...

Jane Elisabeth Fillmore

Jane Elisabeth Fillmore

Jun 2, 2026

Jane Elisabeth Fillmore passed away unexpectedly in her sleep early on June 2, 2026.

Jane was born on January 27, 2025 to loving parents, Jaxon Fillmore and Hanna Jean Fillmore. Jane came quickly into the world – so quickly that she spent her first few days in the NICU for oxygen therapy and monitoring. With this same impatience, she precociously raced through...

Larry Allen Morrison

Larry Allen Morrison

Jun 1, 2026

Allen Morrison, 50, of Bountiful, unexpectedly passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him dearly.

Born on November 6, 1975, to Larry and Barbara Morrison, Allen lived a life filled with laughter, hard work, adventure, and deep devotion to family. He went to Woods Cross High School and began a career as a glazier; a...

Richard Dee Peterson

Richard Dee Peterson

May 31, 2026

Our, brother, and legendary uncle, Richard Dee Peterson, passed away Sunday morning, May 31. He was 63. We like to imagine that Rich (Uncle Richie) arrived in heaven, and announced himself with a, “Hey, You Guys,” I like to think our parents heard him and rushed to meet him, squeeze him, and tell him how much they missed him and...

Brent Nelson Hughes

Brent Nelson Hughes

May 31, 2026

Brent Nelson Hughes passed away at his home in South Ogden, Utah, on May 31, 2026, due to incidence of age and multiple heath problems, with his faithful dog Marley by his side.

Brent was born November 28, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, to Glen Hughes and Afton Hayes Hughes. He graduated from Bountiful High in 1965 and later graduated with...

James Randell (Randy) Witten

James Randell (Randy) Witten

May 30, 2026

James Randell Witten (Randy), age 71 was suddenly taken from us on May 30th, 2026. He was murdered by person(s) unknown, in West Point Utah.

Randy was born October 17, 1954, in Kansas City, Jackson Missouri to James and Lydia Witten, who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his wife Maria, Children; Jamie Nicole Witten (Chris Quick) Steve (Jen)...

Janeen Hughes Ward

Janeen Hughes Ward

May 30, 2026

Our sweet, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on May 30, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by loved ones.

Jan was born on February 2nd, 1957, to Harold LaMarr Hughes and Luana Newman Hughes in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was blessed with two sisters and two brothers. She grew up in Kearns, Utah where some of...

Loretta Ann Stokes Hill

Loretta Ann Stokes Hill

May 30, 2026

Married to Kenneth Orson Hill, March 9, 1957. Sealed March 11, 1976.

Loretta loved a long, sentimental obituary. She clipped and saved the ones that touched her heart, carefully tucking them away in boxes throughout the years. We can only hope this is one she would have chosen to keep.

Loretta and her beloved Ken were true partners. Wherever one was found,...

Pamela Margaret Beer

Pamela Margaret Beer

May 30, 2026

Pamela Margaret Beer lived by the famous words from the movie, Auntie Mame: "Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death." In life, Pam wasn’t just a guest, she planned the party, wore the best outfit, and arrived fashionably late with amazing stories to tell.

Pam was born on May 10, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah,...

Lee Wesley Wheeler

Lee Wesley Wheeler

May 30, 2026

Lee Wesley Wheeler, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah, at the age of 88.

Lee was born on June 24, 1937, to Lee Wilson Wheeler and Melva B. Wheeler in Glendale, Idaho. He was raised on the family's small farm, where he developed a strong work ethic and a...