OBITUARIES

Kristine Marie Burch

Kristine Marie Burch

Mar 6, 2026

Kristine Marie Thompson Burch, 79, of Farmington, Utah, passed away on March 6, 2026, surrounded by family after courageously fighting cancer for four years.

Born on February 11, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Kristine was the daughter of Douglas Mont Thompson and Dorothy Hansen Thompson. She grew up in the Idaho Falls area and graduated from Bonneville High School. She went...

Colleen Simper Colton

Colleen Simper Colton

Mar 5, 2026

Colleen Simper Colton, devoted wife, mother, Nana, friend, educator, public servant, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully in her home on March 5, 2026, at the age of 86. Her life was marked by an unwavering commitment to family, service, faith, education, and lifelong learning. Through her work as a teacher, administrator, and advisor to state leadership,...

Cheryl Christine Sherwood

Cheryl Christine Sherwood

Mar 5, 2026

Cheryl Christine Sherwood, the true heart and soul of our family, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of those she cherished most. 

Mom’s life was defined by a profound devotion to her family and her faith. For 57 years, she walked hand-in-hand with her devoted husband, Ralph Clifford Sherwood, whose presence was her greatest earthly joy...

James Platt Van Orman

James Platt Van Orman

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, James Platt Van Orman passed after one hell of a fight with cancer. James left us peacefully at age 66 in his home, which he built in an earlier time of his life.

James was born July 22, 1959, in Bountiful, Utah, to Wilford Smith and Laural Jane Platt Van Orman. He was brought to a loving...

Bradley Scott DeBerg

Bradley Scott DeBerg

Mar 4, 2026

Bradley Scott DeBerg passed away at his home in Kaysville, Utah, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Brad was born on May 12, 1960, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the second son of Henry and Marjorie DeBerg. He spent his childhood in Rock Rapids, where he attended elementary, junior high, and high school, graduating from Central Lyon High School...

Cort Beckman

Cort Beckman

Mar 4, 2026

Cort Beckman, a devoted husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born in Bountiful, Utah, to Jerry and Vicki Beckman on May 27, 1978, Cort grew up with a natural athletic talent and a fierce determination that defined his life.

From an early age, Cort excelled in sports—he was a standout in...

Barbara Lyn Menlove

Barbara Lyn Menlove

Mar 3, 2026

Barbara Lyn Menlove, our sweet and beautiful Mom, returned home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was 89 years old.

She was born April 7, 1936, to wonderful and loving parents Dan Warren and DeLora Talbot in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Merrill Ray Menlove in 1952 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They had 5 children together and later...

Bruce A Nelson

Bruce A Nelson

Mar 3, 2026

Bruce A Nelson, an extraordinary force for good who lived a life of devotion to family, faith, and community, passed away peacefully at his home in Centerville, Utah, on March 3, 2026, at the age of 93.

Born on May 13, 1932, in Price, Utah, to Clarissa Elizabeth Jones and Melroy Ole Nelson, Bruce’s early life was one of sickness and...

Ben A. Crawley

Ben A. Crawley

Mar 3, 2026

Ben A. Crawley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on September 28, 1929, to Leroy and Violet Crawley and was a lifelong resident of Kaysville, Utah.

On October 6, 1956, Ben married the love of his life, Bonnie Carter. Ben proudly served in the Air Force Reserves in San Antonio, Texas....

Jim Lew Kentner

Jim Lew Kentner

Mar 3, 2026

Jim Lew Kentner, age 73, of Concord, California, was born on July 31, 1952, in North Platte, Nebraska. Throughout his life, Jim demonstrated a deep dedication to his family, his faith, and the things that brought him joy, especially music.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Jim answered the call to serve a two-year mission in the Bristol England Mission for...

Dorothy MacKnight Burnham

Dorothy MacKnight Burnham

Mar 3, 2026

Dorothy M. Burnham, “Dottie”, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and respected member of the Utah real estate community, Dottie lived a life defined by hard work, service, and deep love for those around her.

Dottie was born to Crawford and Flossie MacKnight and was raised in Jensen, Utah. She came from humble beginnings...

Tracy Dolbear

Tracy Dolbear

Mar 2, 2026

Tracy Dolbear beloved husband, father, brother and friend passed away on March 2, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1957 in Weisbaden, Germany to Archie and Shirley Dolbear.

Tracy enjoyed an adventurous childhood that growing up in an Air Force family provided. He often shared stories about the places he lived and the many things he and his family experienced.

Tracy...

Boyd Hansen Mordue

Boyd Hansen Mordue

Mar 2, 2026

Boyd Hansen Mordue died peacefully in the early morning of March 2, 2026, surrounded by his three loving daughters and his wife, Barbara Smith Mordue. Better known as Dad and Dandan by his family, he will be remembered for his curious and adventurous spirit, his unending love for friends and family, and his devotion to his wife.

He was preceded in...

James V Yardley

James V Yardley

Mar 1, 2026

With tender hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, James V Yardley on March 1, 2026.

Born on January 12, 1947, Jim grew up in Panguitch, Utah, as the oldest grandson on both sides of his family. Surrounded by devoted grandparents, aunts, and uncles, he spent his early years working alongside them on the family...

Dawn Lois Hill

Dawn Lois Hill

Feb 27, 2026

Dawn Lois Hill, Dawnie AKA G-Ma Dawnie was born on December 11, 1956, to Joseph Nelson Petersen and Dorothy Lois Shaw Petersen. Dawnie passed from her mortal bonds with a host of angels in the early hours of February 27, 2026, to join her dad “Nellie”.

Dawn grew up in Granger next door to her Petersen grandparents on the farm with...

Brett Palmer

Brett Palmer

Feb 27, 2026

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. Surrounded by his family, Brett Palmer passed away after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

Brett was born on May 17, 1969, to Roland and ReNeé Gentry Palmer. He was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah and is the fifth of seven children. His brothers and sisters were his best friends and accompanied him...

Ferris Holmes

Ferris Holmes

Feb 26, 2026

Ferris Holmes, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Clearfield, Utah had been his home for the past twenty five years before moving to Denver in November to be closer to his children.

Ferris was born in Montpelier, Idaho on November 18, 1935 to Oliver Wendell Holmes and Isabelle Janette...

David Robert Brammer

David Robert Brammer

Feb 26, 2026

David Robert Brammer, beloved uncle, son, brother, and friend, passed away in his sleep during the early morning hours of February 26, 2026, due to heart failure. David was born in Bountiful, Utah, on June 24, 1983. He lived his first three years in Springville, Utah. People always commented on his beautiful blue eyes and his bright smile. He began...

Ann Walker Rigby

Ann Walker Rigby

Feb 26, 2026

Ann Walker Rigby born on March 11, 1940, in Sheffield, England, passed away on February 26, 2026. Ann was the daughter of Douglas and Mabel Walker. She and her family emigrated to the United States in 1948, finding community within the LDS Church. She married Kenneth R. Rigby on June 13, 1958, in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Ann and Ken...

Lorraine Thornton Young

Lorraine Thornton Young

Feb 25, 2026

Lorraine Thornton Young loving wife, wonderful mother and grandmother, died peacefully February 25, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her, after a long life of joy and service.

Lorraine was born December 15, 1930, in American Falls, Idaho. She was the seventh child of Elva Thomas and George Dunn Thornton. Shortly after her birth the family moved to North Logan Utah...