OBITUARIES

Cynthia   Wood

Cynthia Wood

Apr 8, 2014

Our free-spirited mother, on April 8, 2014, your earthly journey ended far too early while you were in pursuit of discovering your greater purpose.

Born to Kent and Sondra Wood on March 20, 1961, you were certainly an energetic and strong-willed soul that brought light to all that knew you. As an avid golfer, you were defined by your competitive...

Joseph "Joe"  Sampson

Joseph "Joe" Sampson

Apr 8, 2014

Biography Joseph “Joe” Clifford Sampson, born on Valentine’s Day February 14th, 1922 in a log cabin in Rushville, Indiana, passed away quietly the afternoon of April 8, 2014 from natural causes. Joe was the son of Ella May Sampson and Donald J Sampson, and was the youngest of the two brothers (Phillip Sampson). Joe attended high school in Albion, Michigan,...

Leslie   Rees

Leslie Rees

Apr 4, 2014

Leslie Jensen Rees, born December 24, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, April 4, 2014. Leslie is the daughter of Darlene and Alan Jensen. She married Paul J. Rees on August 27, 1971 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for time and eternity. Leslie was raised in Tooele, Utah and had a...

Delbert   Sheldon

Delbert Sheldon

Apr 4, 2014

Delbert P. Sheldon May 27, 1940 – April 4, 2014

Delbert P. Sheldon, 73, passed away April 4, 2014, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was at his home in Yuma, Arizona where he enjoyed his retirement. He leaves behind a wife and 5 kids, a brother and a sister. He will be deeply missed. Graveside services will...

Kevin   Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Apr 4, 2014

Biography Kevin William Anderson, 25, passed away on April 4, 2014.

He was born in Salt Lake City on October 9, 1988, the fourth of five children to proud parents Steve and Leasa Anderson of West Bountiful. He was a rambunctious child, and everyone in the neighborhood knew him as the kid on the Big Wheel or the boy in...

Gloria   Foust-Salter

Gloria Foust-Salter

Apr 3, 2014

Mountain Green- It is with a heavy heart that we had to let one of the strongest women in the world go. Gloria Lee Foust Salter was born to the late Joseph Woodrow Foust & Leona Ferne Hanson in Provo along with her siblings. They later moved to Bountiful where she spent most of her childhood with her family. She...

Isaac   Troop

Isaac Troop

Apr 1, 2014

Biography Isaac Carl Troop, beloved son, brother, grandson and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2014 at his home in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on June 20, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah to David Carl and Sandra Elaine Romney Troop. He lived in Kearns for most of his life. He was a senior at Viewmont High School...

Ernest   Wolfe

Ernest Wolfe

Apr 1, 2014

Biography Ernest “Dee” Wolfe passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2014. Dee was born on October 21, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas. He was the oldest son of Charlene and Herman Ernest Wolfe. He graduated from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah. Dee studied English and Philosophy at the University of Utah and he worked at the University’s Records Management office...

Ferne   White

Ferne White

Apr 1, 2014

Ferne Clark White passed away peacefully on April 1, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was known for sweetly answering “I’m fine”, even when she was hurting. Ferne was born June 19, 1920 in Alpine, Utah. She was the seventh child of George Ernest Clark and Belle Wilkin. She had a very happy childhood with her best friends, her six...

Vonelda   Sheppard

Vonelda Sheppard

Apr 1, 2014

Our loving mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Vonelda Alice Erickson Sheppard returned to her Heavenly Father on April 1, 2014 at the age of 89. She was looking forward to the reunion with her husband, Bill, her parents, and brother, Evan, all of whom preceded her in death. Vonelda was born May 13, 1925 in Hinckley, Utah to Charles and Etta...

Reid   Larsen

Reid Larsen

Apr 1, 2014

Biography Reid Strong Larsen passed away peacefully on April 1, 2014 in Bountiful at the age of 88 with his family by his side. Reid was born July 21, 1925 in Castle Dale, Emery County, Utah. He was the last of four children as his father had passed away five months before his birth. His father was Horace H. Larsen....

Joyce   Shaum

Joyce Shaum

Mar 31, 2014

Joyce Geary Shaum passed away peacefully of a stroke at the age of 82 in her home in Bountiful, Utah on March 31, 2014 Born on March 14, 1932 in Morgan, Utah to Calvin and Elizabeth Geary, Joyce lived a wonderful life full of art, music, and travel. She loved growing up in rural Morgan, with open space and animals....

Gerri Lynn  Esplin

Gerri Lynn Esplin

Mar 30, 2014

We are saddened by the sudden loss of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Gerri Lynn Snow Esplin, on Sunday, March 30, 2014, but we celebrate her life, her love and her goodness. Gerri passed away after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in St. George, Utah on August 8, 1945 to Chester K....

Frank   Whitaker

Frank Whitaker

Mar 29, 2014

Biography Frank Wallace Whitaker was born on November 7, 1923 in Elba, Idaho, and passed away on March 29 2014 in Bountiful Utah. Frank was the son of Frank Sanford Whitaker and Metilda Ann Darrington. He married Grace Inez McNeil on November 27, 1946 in Burley Idaho and they were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.

Frank enjoyed gardening...

Carol   Jensen

Carol Jensen

Mar 29, 2014

Our beloved mother, Carol Drechsel Jensen, returned to her Heavenly Father on March 29, 2014 at the age of 79 due to a heart attack. Carol was born January 17, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Hyrum and Flora Drechsel. She was the oldest living of eight children. Carol was raised on a farm in West Salt Lake, commonly...

Verl   Haacke

Verl Haacke

Mar 29, 2014

Biography Verl was born the oldest of four boys to Mona Levica Haws and Leland Paul Haacke and was raised in Woods Cross, Utah. They were proud of their Haacke roots with many cousins and family reunions and get-togethers. The family was very competitive in all sports. Verl graduated from Davis High School in 1946 where he met the love...

Troy   Wilson

Troy Wilson

Mar 29, 2014

Biography Troy Michael Wilson, born July 2, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 31, 2014 in Sandy, Utah. Troy is the son of Brent Dean Wilson and Cathy Lynn Madsen. He married Erin Eastman March 17, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah and they were sealed as eternal friends and companions on November 13, 2007 in the...

Mary   Stott

Mary Stott

Mar 28, 2014

Mary M. Stott our beloved mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend returned to our Father in Heaven on March 28th, 2014. She was born December 13, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Helen Marie and Joseph John Miehlich. Mary had a huge heart, opening her home to all those in need. There was never a time she...

Betty Jean  Slagowski

Betty Jean Slagowski

Mar 28, 2014

Betty Jean Hoggan Slagowski left this life to join her loving companion March 28th, 2014 . Betty was born August 31st, 1928. She met her lifelong sweetheart, Don Slagowski, while singing in the summer festival at the U of U. They were married July 28,1950 and later sealed in the SLC Temple. Mom had the voice of an angel and...

Duane   States

Duane States

Mar 28, 2014

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fruit Heights 6th Ward Chapel, 77 S. Orchard Drive. Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Farmington Mortuary, 1941 N. Main St., Farmington and Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Ogden City...