OBITUARIES

Neal Allen Nelson

Neal Allen Nelson

Aug 24, 2026

Neal Allen Nelson passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Neal was born on May 5, 1939, in Preston, Idaho, to Van Emil Nelson and Orpha Rilla Kofoed. The second of three boys, Neal grew up on the family farm, where hard work was simply a part of life. He milked cows in the...

Patrick "Pat" Carl Benton, Jr.

Patrick "Pat" Carl Benton, Jr.

Aug 24, 2026

Patrick Carl Benton Jr., known by friends and family as Pat, was born in Queens, New York, on June 1, 1959. Although he was born in the city, Pat was never much of a city person. He loved the outdoors and everything that came with it. His family moved to Utah when he was a child, giving him plenty of...

Reldon Clark White

Reldon Clark White

Aug 24, 2026

Reldon Clark White, 86, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026 at the Legacy House in Ogden, UT.

He was born in the Star Valley Hospital in Afton, Wyoming on December 19, 1939 to Hilda Verena Clark and Gordon Myron White. He was the 4 th of 6 children and the second son born to his parents. Growing up on a...

Pauline Ray Lowe

Pauline Ray Lowe

Aug 21, 2026

Pauline Ray Lowe was a very loving and thoughtful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully August 21, 2026, at the age of 94 of natural causes. Pauline was born in Grace, Idaho, on September 23, 1931.

She moved to Pocatello when she was 12 where later she met her husband Jay Lowe and married him on August...

William Oliver Nelson (Bill)

William Oliver Nelson (Bill)

Aug 21, 2026

William Oliver Nelson (Bill) passed away peacefully on the morning of August 21, 2026, his hand held by his loving wife, Burnadell, and surrounded by their children in the family home.

Bill was born on April 9, 1934, in Portland, Oregon, to George William Nelson and Olive Adele Johnson in the middle of the Great Depression. He was the eldest of...

Howard Dean Lassalle

Howard Dean Lassalle

Aug 20, 2026

Howard Dean Lassalle went to be with his Lord on August 20, 2026. He never let his deteriorating health, the past few years, hold him back. Dean stayed strong and courageous by his joyful spirit and full life.

Dean was born June 16, 1934, in West Newton, Pennsylvania where he grew up. Dean's mother passed away when he was 9 years...

Sheridan Prince

Sheridan Prince

Aug 19, 2026

Sheridan Prince, father, husband, and friend passed away on August 19th, 2026. Born May 2, 1947, to Elizabeth Hefty and Glenn Stark, he lived a life defined by curiosity, an unmatched work ethic, and a fierce love for his family.

Sheridan was raised in Bountiful Utah, graduated from Bountiful High School and the University of Utah. He served in the Air...

Kirk D. Mitchell

Kirk D. Mitchell

Aug 19, 2026

Kirk D. Mitchell, 66, of West Bountiful, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2026.

Kirk was born on June 27, 1960, to Eli and Dixie Mitchell. He graduated from Viewmont High School and went on to become a dedicated employee of the State of Utah Job Service.

Kirk was, at heart, a simple and old-fashioned family man. He loved...

Elva Winnifred Rosenlof Orton

Elva Winnifred Rosenlof Orton

Aug 18, 2026

Elva Winnifred Rosenlof Orton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, seamstress, traveler, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Elva was born on June 20, 1941, in Mount Pleasant, Utah, to Wallis Parley Rosenlof and Donna Christiansen Rosenlof. She graduated from West High School in 1959, where she was an honor roll student, cheerleader,...

David Roger Sanders

David Roger Sanders

Aug 16, 2026

David Roger Sanders passed away on August 16, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s. In the days prior to his passing, he was surrounded by his family and friends. David is a disciple of Jesus Christ. You knew it when you met him by the way he treated you with kindness, gentleness, and love.

He is the son of Dorothy and...

Ellen Dianne Westover Clift

Ellen Dianne Westover Clift

Aug 16, 2026

Ellen Dianne Westover Clift, age 77, passed away on August 16, 2026, in North Salt Lake, Utah. With her deep faith in Jesus Christ and her belief in eternal families, Ellen returned home to a joyful reunion with her mother and other loved ones who had gone before her.

Ellen was born December 6, 1948, to Reese Humble Westover and Ellen...

Gaylen Pedersen

Gaylen Pedersen

Aug 16, 2026

Gaylen Pedersen, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, surrounded by members of his family. 

Gaylen was born a twin on March 4, 1934, in Salt Lake County, Utah, to Oliver Cowdery Pedersen and Phoebe Gold Gedge Pedersen. He was the fifth of ten children: Herbert, Herschel, Keith, Kent, Gaylen, Gilbert, Remore, Elray, Karen, and Phoebe Jean. 

One can imagine...

Janet Ileen Jackson

Janet Ileen Jackson

Aug 15, 2026

Janet I. Jackson passed away on August 15, 2026, in Murray, Utah, with her loving husband, John, by her side.

Janet was born on January 29, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jerry and Joyce Crowther. She grew up in Salt Lake County, where she attended local schools.

In 1984, Janet met John Jackson at the home of John's brother, Gene....

Bradley Robert Riesenberg

Bradley Robert Riesenberg

Aug 15, 2026

Bradley Robert Riesenberg peacefully left this mortal world on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his family after a valiant effort to overcome multisystem organ failure. Brad was born April 4, 1974, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Châli Burton and Robert Arthur Riesenberg. His older sister Jeni was so excited to have a playmate. From an early age, he was...

Heidi Ann Harker

Heidi Ann Harker

Aug 14, 2026

Heidi Ann Harker was born September 15, 1983, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the youngest of five children born to Stephen and Nancy Richins.

From an early age, Heidi had an independent and adventurous spirit. She could often be found climbing trees, playing with bees, perched at the top of a jungle gym, or spraying the garden hose at...

Cynthia Gail Coffey Williams

Cynthia Gail Coffey Williams

Aug 13, 2026

Cynthia Gail Coffey Williams slipped away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 13, 2026 at the Chancellor Gardens. Cindy was born on May 13, 1942. Shortly after her birth she was adopted by Jesse and Leota Coffey and raised wonderfully as an only child. Cindy provided a comfortable and loving home for her mother in her later...

Michael "Mykey" "Mike" Jordan Stone

Michael "Mykey" "Mike" Jordan Stone

Aug 13, 2026

Michael “Mykey” Jordan Stone passed away on August 13, 2026. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend whose kindness, creativity, and joyful spirit touched the lives of so many.

Michael was born on September 26, 1986, in Payson, Utah. From an early age, he was adventurous and loved spending time with family and friends. As a teenager,...

Sharon Larayne Southern Farnsworth

Sharon Larayne Southern Farnsworth

Aug 13, 2026

Our beautiful mother and friend, Sharon Larayne Southern Farnsworth, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2026. She returned to her heavenly home and reunited with her recently departed sweetheart, Arthur “Artie” Farnsworth, her beloved husband of 52 years, and her cherished daughters, Mistylee and CarrieAnne, both of whom she had missed for so many years. While her absence...

Donald Franklin Kattelman

Donald Franklin Kattelman

Aug 12, 2026

It is with great sadness, but with loving admiration, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Donald Franklin Kattelman. On August 12, 2026, after a lifetime of dedicated service, Don was called to return home.

Don was born on January 21, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Elva Kattelman. Throughout his life, he maintained a deep passion for...

Vicki Gerlach

Vicki Gerlach

Aug 12, 2026

Vicki (Knowlton) Gerlach, our beloved mother and precious GG, returned peacefully to heaven on August 12, 2026, reunited once again with her eternal companion, Ben.

Vicki was born in Logan, Utah, on July 14, 1954, to Margene (Morris) and George Edward Knowlton. She was the eldest of seven children, followed by Brad, Brian, Terri, Jared, and twins Tyler and Ted. She...