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Raynold Peter Christensen

Raynold Peter Christensen

Jun 15, 2025

Raynold Peter Christensen, lovingly known as RP, Ray, or “Chris” to his work friends, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 78.

Ray was born on October 28, 1946, to Kenneth and Aleen Christensen, whom he loved dearly. He was the third of seven children and enjoyed his childhood in Salem Utah where he learned the value...

Richard Taylor Brown

Richard Taylor Brown

Jun 15, 2025

Richard (Dick) Taylor Brown passed away on June 15, 2025 at the age of 78, at his home in Fruit Heights, Utah, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dick was born on September 17th, 1946, to William and Norma Brown, of Ogden, Utah. He was the firstborn, in a family of 5 children. With a head of beautiful auburn hair, he was...

Shirley Loder Davis Larsen

Shirley Loder Davis Larsen

Jun 14, 2025

Shirley Loder Davis Larsen passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on June 14, 2025, just one day prior to her 96th birthday.

Shirley was born in Bountiful, Utah on June 15, 1929, to SeVerne Duncan Loder and Lettie Lucille Clark Loder. She had four siblings, Robert, “Bob” (d) (Ginger) Loder, Ronald Loder(d), Colleen (d) (Shirl) Hales, and Bruce...

Debra Mecham Burdett

Debra Mecham Burdett

Jun 14, 2025

Debra Mecham Burdett was born March 28, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the first child of Arlin and Ruth Mecham. She passed away Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah, from heart failure.

She lived in Rose Park until she was 8 years old when her family moved to the Val Verda area of Bountiful. She attended...

Taylor Scott Porter

Taylor Scott Porter

Jun 12, 2025

Taylor Scott Porter — cherished father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and so much more — returned home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after a severe and debilitating battle with alcoholism and addiction.

Taylor was born on January 30, 1988, in Logan, Utah, to Jed and Susan (Hill) Porter. He spent his childhood in Roy, Utah, and attended...

Edna Ethlyn France Harker

Edna Ethlyn France Harker

Jun 11, 2025

Edna Ethlyn France Harker, a woman of profound faith, diligent service, and boundless love, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. Born on November 13, 1930, in Centerville, Utah, Ethlyn was a cherished daughter of Phillip Marlin France and Edna Isabelle Rushforth France. As the youngest child in the family, she adored her older siblings, Charles “Charlie,”...

Theresa M Ekins

Theresa M Ekins

Jun 10, 2025

Theresa Marguerite Clement Hansen Ekins passed away peacefully at home the evening of June 10, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1924, in Memphis, Tennessee to Albert Pike Clement and Mary Theresa Enderlin, the middle of five daughters.

Theresa lived a life full of faith, love, and dedication to God and her family. Her family constantly grew as she had...

Roy Bernard Gallivan

Roy Bernard Gallivan

Jun 10, 2025

Roy Bernard Gallivan (83) of Bountiful, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 10, 2025. Born June 13, 1941, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Alec and Rose Gallivan, Roy married the love of his life Mattie Newsome on June 22, 1962.

Roy was a dedicated employee to Kmart for 52 years. He loved to cook and was a prime-rib...

Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson

Jun 9, 2025

On June 9, 2025, we all lost a very best friend, a man whose kindness, laughter, and light touched everyone he met. Joe Johnson, a man whose very purpose was to lift others, lead with love, and live each day to the fullest, completed his earthly mission and stepped into his next great assignment in the spirit world.

Born on May...

Adarsh Vanessa Bauer

Adarsh Vanessa Bauer

Jun 8, 2025

Adarsh Vanessa Bauer passed away on June 8, 2025, with her mother by her side. She was 45 years young. Although she was a tiny little thing, she certainly loved food, and was fascinated by spiders and skulls. New York was her favorite city. She collected anything Marilyn Monroe and most of all, she loved Texas!

She graduated from Plano East...

Donna Marie Kowallis Hansen

Donna Marie Kowallis Hansen

Jun 7, 2025

Farmington, Utah – Donna Marie Kowallis Hansen was born on Easter morning, April 17, 1927. She peacefully passed away 98 years later June 7, 2025.

Donna was the daughter of Carrie Ricks and Otto Karl Kowallis. Donna met Amos Boyd Hansen while working in Ogden, Utah and they were sealed in the Logan Temple on June 1, 1951.

Donna and Boyd were...

Shanna Dene Bills

Shanna Dene Bills

Jun 7, 2025

Shanna Dene Miller Bills passed away June 7, 2025, peacefully with her children by her side.

Shanna was born on January 12, 1960, in Salt Lake City, to Dee and Doris Miller. Shanna married Douglas Bills on April 17, 1993, in the Salt Lake Temple. They adopted three wonderful children, Brianna, Riley, and Alex.  She enjoyed spending time with her dogs...

Tonya Marie Collins

Tonya Marie Collins

Jun 7, 2025

Tonya Marie Collins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, returned to her heavenly home on June 7, 2025, after an extensive battle with lung cancer. She fought until the end and passed while surrounded by her devoted husband, six children, and parents.

Born November 16, 1969, in Provo, Utah, Tonya was the oldest of eight children born to Bradley William...

Kodianne Wagstaff

Kodianne Wagstaff

Jun 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we come to share the news that our beloved Kodianne, 43 years old, peacefully passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on June 6th, 2025, due to health complications.

Kodianne was born April 7th, 1982 to Paula Bruso and the late Paul Bruso in Bountiful, Utah. She was the second born of three children.

What brought her the...

Christine Martin

Christine Martin

Jun 5, 2025

Christine Preece Martin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah, at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 15, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from Bountiful High School. Christine built a meaningful career as an interior designer, where her natural gift for beauty,...

Carol Dee Green Rucker

Carol Dee Green Rucker

Jun 5, 2025

Carol Dee (Green) Rucker quietly slipped away at the age of 90, surrounded by her family on June 5, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1935, to Norma Harris Green and Evan Dee Green. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Dick (Sharon) Green & Bob Green, her beloved husband Fred Walker Rucker, and her son...

Paul Edward Miller, Jr.

Paul Edward Miller, Jr.

Jun 5, 2025

Paul Edward Miller, Jr., 65, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on June 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Monument Assisted Living Facility in Utah, where he was found unresponsive. Born October 16, 1959 at 10:39 a.m. at Tripler U.S. Army Hospital on the island of Oahu. Paul lived a life marked by deep family connections and cherished relationships.

Paul was the...

Clark Monson Burton

Clark Monson Burton

Jun 4, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Clark Burton, age 36, who left this world far too soon. His departure on June 4, 2025, has left a profound void in the lives of all those who cherish him.

Clark was a kind, tender-hearted person who lived a life driven by love. He was a champion in all...

Lorna Whitaker Miller

Lorna Whitaker Miller

Jun 4, 2025

Lorna Whitaker Miller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home at 96 years old on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Born on April 15, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Allen and Eva Whitaker, Lorna lived a life marked by quiet strength, service to others, and a...

Norma Helen Baldwin Bennett

Norma Helen Baldwin Bennett

Jun 3, 2025

Norma Helen Baldwin Bennett, age 91, passed away at her home in Kaysville, Utah, on June 3, 2025. Norma was born November 13, 1933, to John and Helen Baldwin. Norma grew up in a caring and loving home near 800 North and Redwood Road in Salt Lake City, Utah. In her youth she excelled in several dance opportunities where she...