OBITUARIES

Howard Kent Gerber

Howard Kent Gerber

Oct 9, 2024

Our beloved Howard Kent Gerber passed away on October 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia. He was born on July 15, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Howard John Gerber and Nina Howard and was raised in Bountiful, Utah. He had a wonderful family and upbringing and was so grateful for his heritage.

He was very...

Richard Konnerup Kristensen

Richard Konnerup Kristensen

Oct 8, 2024

Richard Konnerup Kristensen passed away on October 8, 2024, and reunited with our beloved mother and brother, Barbara Feild Kristensen and Gary Kristensen, and other loved ones waiting to greet him.

Born in Hjørring, Denmark, Richard's life was a testament to the value of family, hard work, faith, and service to others. Growing up on his family's farm, Richard learned early...

Colleen Ellis Love

Colleen Ellis Love

Oct 8, 2024

Colleen Ellis Love, 89, passed away peacefully though unexpectedly in her sleep on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Farmington, Utah. 

She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 3, 1935, to Owen William Ellis and Mary Lucille Clark. She was reared in Farmington with her three brothers and one sister. She graduated from Davis High School and then studied...

Abigail Rose Knighton

Abigail Rose Knighton

Oct 7, 2024

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Abigail Rose Knighton on October 7th, 2024. 

Abigail was born on June 4th, 2003, to Jamie Hyde and Ross Knighton in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by her parents and siblings; Justin Knighton (Heather), Tony Knighton, and Holly Knighton. Niece and nephews; Alec Knighton, Griffin Knighton, Mak Knighton, Izak Knighton,...

Darlene Freeman Baer

Darlene Freeman Baer

Oct 6, 2024

Darlene Freeman Baer caught the afternoon train to heaven October 6, 2024. We knew her time was coming soon as we heard the call of the train whistles throughout the day. Her family was with her to send her off as she heeded the “all aboard” call and was greeted by her one and only conductor Richard. 

Darlene was born to...

Mark Willey

Mark Willey

Oct 6, 2024

Mark Willey passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 21, 1952, at Hill AFB in Layton, Utah, to Clyde Williams Willey and Minnie Faye Lawson, he was the third of four children.

As a young boy, Mark was a sports enthusiast, with a particular love for baseball and football. His charm shone early—he...

Craig Lewis Bybee

Craig Lewis Bybee

Oct 5, 2024

Craig Lewis Bybee, born July 27, 1947 in Farmington, Utah, unexpectedly died in his home in Bountiful, Utah, on October 5, 2024. 

Craig was 77 years old and died of natural causes. He was widowed to Deborah Ann Hickenbotham Bybee, whom was a caring and dedicated partner to him throughout their 49 years of marriage. 

He is survived by two sons, Jason...

Louise Gordon

Louise Gordon

Oct 4, 2024

On the morning of October 4th, Louise Nebeker Gordon passed away peacefully at the age of 89. 

Louise was born in Salt Lake City on January 15th 1935 to Ned and Evelyn Nebeker. Her early childhood years were spent on the family ranch in Daggett County, Utah where she loved riding horses and enjoying the outdoors. As a teenager, Louise relocated...

Peggy Boss Barney

Peggy Boss Barney

Oct 3, 2024

Peggy Ann Boss Barney died peacefully October 3, 2024, at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful after a long illness. Peg — affectionally known as The Boss — spent her career in journalism as a copy editor, reporter, mentor and ace headline writer. To wit: Final Edition for the Best Boss Ever.

Peggy was born December 29, 1957, in Brigham City, Utah, to...

Robert Earl Wilson

Robert Earl Wilson

Oct 3, 2024

Robert Earl Wilson, 91, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed peacefully through the veil on October 3, 2024. He was born November 27, 1932, in Portland, Oregon, the son of Earl and Violet Wilson. He married his beloved Ida in the Logan temple on April 1, 1960. Together they have eight children, 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  

Robert, a veteran...

Malvern Hansen

Malvern Hansen

Oct 2, 2024

Together Again.

Malvern Hansen passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at Legacy House in Bountiful at the age of 101 years. Malvern was born in a log cabin in Molen, Utah on June 29, 1923, to Francis and Julia Hansen. He was the third of twelve children and the oldest son. He quit school when he was 15 years old...

Cindy Pearl Crawley

Cindy Pearl Crawley

Oct 2, 2024

Tinty-Poo is how a proud 3-year-old big sister pronounced the name of her brand-new baby sister, Cindy Pearl. And now Tinty-Poo has gone back home to be in heaven (October 2, 2024), and we are all left with hearts that ache… But make no mistake, our hearts hurt for us, not for Cindy, she has not felt this good in...

Ned Earl Ludlow, Jr.

Ned Earl Ludlow, Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

Ned Earl Ludlow, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2024, the day after his 46th wedding anniversary and the day before his 75th birthday, after a prolonged battle with ALS. He was the middle child of Ned Earl Ludlow, Sr and Ellen Carolyn (Carol) Durfee and was born in Rapid City, South Dakota.

The highlight of his life...

Jerry Lee Reed

Jerry Lee Reed

Sep 29, 2024

Jerry Reed’s journey began on January 11, 1941, in Bald Knob, Arkansas. He spent his childhood working on a farm with his parents and siblings. After his graduation from Judsonia High School in 1958, he enlisted in the Army, where he proudly served for 3 years at Dugway Proving Grounds. He was often heard to say that thanks to my...

Sylvia Janett Bishop Miller

Sylvia Janett Bishop Miller

Sep 29, 2024

Sylvia Janett Bishop Miller passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 88, after living a life of faith and abundance. Her family rejoices in the reunion of Sylvia with her eternal companion, L. Paul Miller, and gives thanks that their time apart was short. 

Born on July 14, 1936, in Hinckley, Utah, Sylvia was the ninth of...

Paul Cook Porter

Paul Cook Porter

Sep 28, 2024

In the early morning of September 28, 2024, Paul Cook Porter passed away peacefully due to natural causes at Creekside Senior Living, Bountiful, UT. He was 96 years old.

Paul was born in Morgan, UT to Warren and Bertha Porter on April 10, 1928. He was raised both in Morgan and in Panguitch, UT. He married Estella Dixie Dickson on December...

Eleanor Elizabeth Tolboe

Eleanor Elizabeth Tolboe

Sep 28, 2024

Mom did not quite make it to her 90th birthday like she wanted too! Eleanor Elizabeth Wickes (Ellie/Nanny) died peacefully at home where she wanted to be.

Ellie was born January 24, 1935, in Los Angeles, California to Horace and Catherine Wickes. Ellie had 2 brothers and 3 sisters and loved each one fiercely.

Ellie was preceded in death by her husband...

Susan Marie Trickel Trujillo

Susan Marie Trickel Trujillo

Sep 27, 2024

Susan Marie Trujillo (Trickel) passed away at her home in Woods Cross, Utah, on September 27, 2024, with her dog Bella by her side. Susan was born on February 12, 1959, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to her loving parents, Earl and Betty Trickel. Growing up in Storm Lake, the Trickel clan split their time between Storm Lake during the school...

Kristine Cottle Fuller

Kristine Cottle Fuller

Sep 27, 2024

Kristine Cottle Fuller, 63, of Centerville, Utah, passed away on September 27th, 2024. She tragically left us after a short but courageous battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. 

Kris was born on October 16th, 1960 to Keith L. Cottle and Janice M. Newman in Ogden, Utah. After Kris graduated from Viewmont High School in 1978, she went on to study at the...

Robert Jansson Ellis

Robert Jansson Ellis

Sep 27, 2024

Robert Jansson Ellis was born April 1, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Orson Hales Ellis and June Ingrid Jansson Ellis. He grew up in Woods Cross on his father’s dairy farm. His deep bass voice was recognized even from an early age in primary. He went to Viewmont High School where he sang in the Madrigals for 4...