OBITUARIES

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...

Mary Elizabeth Iris Cox nee O'Brien

Mary Elizabeth Iris Cox nee O'Brien

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 Amy 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

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...

Wilford Thomas "Bill" Jeppson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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...

Leonard Jay Wall

Leonard Jay Wall

Jun 9, 2026

A happy reunion of family and friends gathered to celebrate the 95th birthday of Leonard Jay Wall on May 30, 2026. Another happy reunion occurred 10 days later as Jay was reunited in heaven with his loving companion Carol, who has been waiting 24 years for his arrival.

His family is grateful for the time he devoted to making life worth...

Russell Jay Coleman

Russell Jay Coleman

Jun 8, 2026

Russell Jay Coleman passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by his family and his beloved fur babies, following a recent cancer diagnosis. It brings us comfort to know that Jay has reunited with his parents, siblings, pets, and many other loved ones who left this earth before him. We feel peace in...

Loyal Alma Baker

Loyal Alma Baker

Jun 7, 2026

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

Loyal Alma Baker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandpa, brother, educator, scholar, Patriot and disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 80.

Loyal was born on February 23, 1946, to Glen and Crystal Baker. He spent his early years in Salem, Edgemont, and Provo, Utah, in a home...

Marjorie Everill Newson

Marjorie Everill Newson

Jun 7, 2026

Marjorie Everill Newson passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born in Salt Lake City on November 6, 1943. The daughter of Dale and Mildred Everill, she spent some of her early years in Fairbanks, Alaska. Together with her sister, Michele, and her brother Joseph, they later returned to Utah. Margie, as she preferred to be called,...

Ronald Tingey Randall

Ronald Tingey Randall

Jun 7, 2026

Ronald Tingey Randall, a lifelong resident of Centerville, Utah, died in his home on June 7, 2026 following a brief illness. He was the last survivor of Alfred and Ada Tingey Randall’s seven sons, having been preceded in death by his parents and brothers Kay, Tom, Elliot, Dewayne (Pork), Shirley and Stan. He was also preceded in death by an...

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...