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Vernon Y Jensen

Vernon Y Jensen

Dec 23, 2025

Vernon Y Jensen, age 98, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at his son’s home in Monroe, Washington, after a long battle with cancer. The family is very grateful to Providence at Home with Compassus Hospice, who made sure that Dad was comfortable in his final days.

Vernon was born on January 6, 1927, in Groveland, Idaho, to Joseph Franklin...

Paul Lynn Russell

Paul Lynn Russell

Dec 14, 2025

Paul Lynn Russell, 59, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 14, 2025, in North Salt Lake, Utah.

Paul was the fourth and last child born to Joyce (Burningham) and Clifford Russell on August 15, 1966, in Bountiful, Utah. He lived a short time in Bountiful and spent most of his childhood in Centerville, Utah.

Paul graduated from Viewmont High and...

Margaret Bess

Margaret Bess

Jan 11, 2026

Margaret passed away at a skilled nursing facility in Bountiful, Utah on January 11, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1944 in Provo, Utah to William Lawrence Schreiner and Lois Merle (Astin) Schreiner.

The family lived in Springville, Utah where Margaret attended school and graduated from Springville High School. She attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science...

John Thomas Smith

John Thomas Smith

Jan 10, 2026

John Thomas Smith, born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1937, in Malad, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah.

From an early age, John was known for his warmth and friendliness—earning him the title of “Most Friendly” in high school. He also served as class president and excelled in athletics, competing in boxing (regional champion), baseball, football,...

Richard Max Pilgrim

Richard Max Pilgrim

Jan 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Max Pilgrim, age 84, who passed away on January 10, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah.

Born on March 27, 1941, in Malad, Idaho, to Max and Theda Pilgrim, Richard was a graduate of Malad High School and attended Idaho State University. He also served with pride as a member of...

Kristi Jo Wells

Kristi Jo Wells

Jan 9, 2026

Kristi Jo Wells, 39, passed away on January 9, 2026, surrounded by more love than most people could dream of. Kristi was born September 5, 1986, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Christopher Wells and Penny Grande. She grew up in Rose Park and graduated from West High School ('04). Kristi was a mischievous little girl who loved exploring and...

Marilyn Barker Stanger

Marilyn Barker Stanger

Jan 9, 2026

Marilyn Barker Stanger of Kaysville, Utah, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on January 9th, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on May 15, 1953, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of William Powell and Marjorie Dieu Barker. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Grant Stanger, 6 children: Shara Lynne Hann, Jedediah Douglas (Kirsten) Stanger, Cameron...

Heidi Jensen Parker

Heidi Jensen Parker

Jan 9, 2026

Beloved daughter of Erik Sigurd Jensen and Ina Sorensen Jensen, both immigrants from Denmark, was born on July 1st, 1958 in Salt Lake City Utah where she lived until 1964. Her father then took a job in Santa Cruz, California. In 1966 The family moved to Bountiful Utah, where she lived until her marriage in 1979 to Todd Stewart Parker...

Ginger Clement Rapp

Ginger Clement Rapp

Jan 8, 2026

Ginger embraced the arms of her husband as she entered our Savior’s presence on January 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Ginger was born on December 6, 1947, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to her mother Louise and to her father Don Clement. She was the 2nd child of four; an older brother Morgan, and two younger sisters, Janice and Trish,...

Karen Kay Thurber Duffy

Karen Kay Thurber Duffy

Jan 8, 2026

Karen Kay Thurber Duffy, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by loving family members who held her hand as she entered her eternal rest.

Karen was born on January 17, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, the beloved and only daughter of Waldo Arion Thurber and Evian Pearl Seetin Thurber. She grew up in a lively...

Janice Ian Jarmillo Meyer

Janice Ian Jarmillo Meyer

Jan 8, 2026

Janice Ian Jarmillo Meyer of Woods Cross, Utah passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday January 8, 2026.

Born November 9, 1941, to her loving parents Ione Mae Ferguson Jarmillo and Albert Jarmillo. Graduated in 1960 from Davis High School she went on to work at her first job at Wong's Chinese Restaurant where she fostered her love for Chinese...

LaMont & Lorene Fowler

LaMont & Lorene Fowler

2026

LaMont Vern Fowler1931-2026andLorene Adkins Fowler1932-2026LaMont Vern Fowler, age 94, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at home. He was born Tuesday, May 12, 1931, in Grace, Idaho, the son of Vernal William Fowler and Flora Bjorkman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, MauRene Wiggins and Carla Owen. LaMont is survived by...

William Vernal Duffin

William Vernal Duffin

Jan 7, 2026

William Vernal Duffin, 79, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7th, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 13th, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah. William was the son of Vernal and Marian Duffin.

William is survived by his wife Jean Duffin of 54 years; and his children, Shannon (Christopher), Kimberly (Ryan), Christian (Tierney),...

Judy RuNae Scadlock

Judy RuNae Scadlock

Jan 7, 2026

Our beautiful, spirited, red-headed mother, grandmother, cousin, aunt and friend, Judy RuNae Carsey Scadlock, left this world in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, to join her eternal companion, Arlen J Scadlock, one day before her 89th birthday.

Mom was born on January 8, 1937, to Delbert Henry and Burlith Kartchner Carsey in Salt Lake City, Utah. At...

Dal Curtis Coleman

Dal Curtis Coleman

Jan 7, 2026

Dal Curtis Coleman, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved and adored him.

Dal was born on December 31, 1955, in Ogden, Utah, to Robert and Merle Coleman. He grew up in Brigham City, Utah, right against the mountain below the big “B.” Dal and his five siblings loved to laugh,...

Saundra Fullmer

Saundra Fullmer

Jan 7, 2026

Saundra Fullmer, 90, born May 24, 1935, in Salt Lake City passed away on January 7th, 2026. Saundra was the daughter of Clifford and Alice Hindmarsh. She married Raymond G. Fullmer on July 9, 1965, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple the same date. Raymond and Saundra have been dedicated to each other for over 60 years....

Newell Riddle

Newell Riddle

Jan 7, 2026

He was born on July 24, 1930 in Annabelle, Utah to Renaldo and Hazel Abigail Gauchat Riddle.  He was raised in Antimony Utah along with a brother and two sisters.

In 1956 he married Shirleyann Bishoff in the Zion Lutheran Church in Ashton, Idaho and they made their home in West Jordan, Utah.  From this union came three sons: Jeff, Craig...

Gloria Stephens

Gloria Stephens

Jan 6, 2026

Gloria Stephens, age 72, was called home to her Heavenly Father & family on January 6, 2026. She was born to Earl & Harriet Stephens on May 7, 1953. She was the 6th child of 7 children. She graduated from Viewmont High School, and received a degree in music from the University of Utah. 

She enjoyed sewing, singing, playing the piano...

Kathryn Prims

Kathryn Prims

Jan 6, 2026

Kathy passed away quietly in her home on January 6, 2026 at the age of 81 years. Kathy was born on October 21, 1944 and was the first of 4 siblings born to Carl White and Thelma Squire. Kathy lived her whole life in the same home in Farmington. During her school years, Kathy discovered a love of sewing and...

Mildred Ruth Lamar Tangren

Mildred Ruth Lamar Tangren

Jan 5, 2026

Mildred “Ruth” Lamar Tangren passed from this world to the next on Monday, January 5, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. A loving mother of six, the best grandmother in the world to twenty-two, and great-grandmother to forty-two, Ruth held on to her spicy Southern sass until the very end.

Ruth was born on June 3, 1932, in Ingomar, Mississippi,...