OBITUARIES
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...
James C. McNeill
Jun 20, 2026
James C. McNeill (Jim) was born September 22, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, to D. George McNeill and Ruth Anderson McNeill. Jim was the oldest of three boys.
Jim grew up in Ogden where he attended Weber High and Weber State. He married his sweetheart, Louise Yeoman on July 8th, 1961, and they started their adventures, the first of many being him...
Marc Reese Jensen
Jun 20, 2026
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Marc Reese Jensen, who passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer.
Marc was born on August 29, 1978, in Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico. At just 3 months old, he was adopted by Steve and Becky...
Erma Hinckley Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Erma Hinckley Smith passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the last surviving child of Jesse and Zena Hinckley’s eight children. Erma was born May 10, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho in the home of her Great Grandfather, Arza Hinckley.
When Erma was 3, her family moved to 1100 East in Salt Lake City. She attended Stuart...
Gordon Lee Tyler
Jun 19, 2026
Gordon Lee Tyler, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born on September 3, 1935, and lived a life filled with love, passion, and memorable experiences.
Gordon is preceded in death by his father, Max G. Tyler; mother, Charolette Shaw; step-father, Clarence Shaw; and nephew, Jimmy Gatherum. He...
Steven Secrist Nelson
Jun 19, 2026
Steven Secrist Nelson passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 85. Steven was born August 6, 1940, to Walter Varley and Amy Estella Secrist Nelson of West Bountiful. He attended West Bountiful Elementary, Bountiful Junior High and Bountiful High Schools. He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1958. He served 8 years in the US Army Reserves...
Elizabeth Mary Iris Cox
Jun 17, 2026
Brief Life History of Elizabeth Mary Iris Cox (nee O’Brien).
Elizabeth Mary Iris Cox (nee O’Brien) was born on 4 November 1937 in La Peche, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada to Michael Leo O’Brien and Stella Anny Mary Driscoll. She was child number 9 of 11. She married John Henry Cox on 26 June 1965 in Kensington, London, England and they were sealed...
Ronald Lawrence Huber
Jun 16, 2026
Ronald Lawrence Huber, age 86, passed away peacefully in his Taylorsville home on June 16, 2026.
Born March 6, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents Lawrence and Jeanne Huber, Ron possessed a notably strong will and drive. At an early age, he channeled this into sports and the outdoors. He was a gifted athlete, and by the time he...
Jon Kurtis "Kurt" Stoddard
Jun 15, 2026
On a chilly, damp spring day, April 17, 1961, Jon Beattie and Sharon Seamons Stoddard were blessed with their third child, Kurt. He became the magic link and true middle sibling in their family, with two older sisters and two younger brothers.
In the early years, our family of 5 enjoyed vacations to Sun Valley, Disneyland and many car trips to...
Margaret Kane Smith
Jun 15, 2026
Margaret Kane Smith left this world the same way she did everything thing else: with gusto and determination. Her biggest mortal missions declared complete, she moved on to her next projects on the other side of the veil on June 15, 2026. It was simply the capstone on an intentional, thoughtful life.
Meg was born September 12,1969 in Albuquerque, NM. She...
Wilford Thomas "Bill" Jeppson
Jun 15, 2026
Wilford Thomas "Bill" Jeppson, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, disciple of Jesus Christ, and friend, whose life was defined by faith, family, service, and love.
Bill was born on February 15, 1948, in San Mateo, California, to Paul and Marcella Jeppson. He grew...
Helen Vivian Ostrander
Jun 15, 2026
Helen Vivian Ostrander, 87, passed away peacefully on June 15th, at the Legacy House care center in Bountiful, Utah. At her request, she was cremated, with a private gathering held by immediate family.
Helen was married to Weston Steven Ostrander, who had passed ten years previous and is survived by their sons Todd and Scott (and his wife Karen), her grandsons...
Joyce Powell Sorenson
Jun 15, 2026
Joyce Powell Sorenson passed away on 15 June 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on the 4th of July 1939 in Lehi, Utah to Augustus James and Verla Thayne Powell and was raised there on the family's small farm where she learned the blessing of hard work. After high school, she served an honorable mission to the Great...
Blaine Kendall Smith
Jun 15, 2026
Blaine Kendall Smith passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family in his home, following a courageous battle with dementia.
Blaine was born on October 11, 1950, to his goodly parents Douglas H. and Barbara B. Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah. In his early years he spent countless hours in the...
Susan BuNell Carver Veater
Jun 14, 2026
With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Susan BuNell Carver Veater, who passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2026 after a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Susan loved life! She demonstrated it constantly in a million ways, like playing Scrabble or checkers with anyone who was willing, cheering on her kids and grandkids...
Dianne Adams Flint
Jun 13, 2026
Dianne Adams Flint, 82, of Kaysville, Utah, passed away on June 13, 2026.Dianne was born on March 18, 1944, in Wendover, Utah, to Donald H. Adams and Frances Adams. She grew up in Wendover and later moved to Layton, Utah.She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Weber State University and later received her master’s degree in counseling. Dianne...
Virginia Mae "Jean" DeBonis Blakley
Jun 11, 2026
Virginia Mae (Jean) DeBonis Blakley
DOB September 18th, 1932
DOD June 11th, 2026
City: Fairfield Village, Layton, Utah
Jean was born to Mary and John DeBonis in Worcester, Massachusetts, both of whom were of Italian descent. John’s family came from the Caserta region in the mountains of Naples, while Mary Mancuso’s family was from the city of Pietraperzia in the mountainous region of the...
Gilbert Lawrence Wellisch
Jun 11, 2026
Gilbert Lawrence Wellisch was born on August 17, 1943, in Boise, Idaho, to Gilbert Cecil Wellisch and Maybelle Irene Priest. He passed away on June 11, 2026.
Gil served in the United States Army as a paratrooper, and being airborne was one of the great thrills of his life. He loved the opportunity to jump and he carried that sense of...
Karen Earl Johnson "K.J."
Jun 10, 2026
Karen Earl Johnson ("K.J."), age 82, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at 8:01 a.m., at her home in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born on August 28th, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Russell H. Earl and Lucy Parenzin Earl. She lived a life centered on family, friendship, community involvement, and the simple joys that...
Eileen Anderberg Venter
Jun 9, 2026
Eileen passed away peacefully at her home in Plain City, Utah on June 9, 2026 with her family at her side. She grew up in Bountiful, Utah where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by loving family and friends. She graduated from Viewmont High School and attended Weber State College/University where she earned degrees in nursing and education. She later...
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