OBITUARIES

James William  Porter

James William Porter

Nov 12, 2013

Bill quietly slipped away at home after a valiant struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Lori, his four surviving children (JB, Amanda, Emily, Rachel), four grandchildren, and a large extended family. Preceded in death by his son, John, parents and grandparents. We ask all who knew and loved Bill to celebrate him in a personal way on...

Louis   Harris

Louis Harris

Nov 12, 2013

Louis A. Harris January 4, 1932—November 12, 2013

He was, to steal a favorite phrase of Lou’s, a “real piece of work.” Born in El Paso, Texas to Lincoln T. Harris and Zereta Pierce Harris. Lou was born into the troubled times of the Depression, to a family that struggled in those troubled times. Somehow, he just popped out of...

Ethe Jean  Lauristen

Ethe Jean Lauristen

Nov 12, 2013

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully joining her sweetheart Lester.

Jean was born in Price UT to Clifton and Olga Starich Swasey. She married Lester Robert Lauritsen Dec.10, 1954 and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She retired from Mountain Bell in 1983 after 30 years.

She is loved and will be greatly missed. She is...

JoAnn   McNeal

JoAnn McNeal

Nov 11, 2013

JoAnn Gines McNeal, age 64, peacefully ended her long and courageous battle with cancer on November 11th, 2013 at her home in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on July 28, 1949 in Bountiful, Utah to Ray and Elaine Gines. She graduated from Weber State University and embarked on a rewarding life-long career as a school teacher who touched the lives...

Lowell   Hess

Lowell Hess

Nov 11, 2013

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 16th at the Farmington 1st Ward Chapel, 272 N. Main, Farmington Utah. Visitations for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N. Main, Farmington, UT and again from 9:45-10:45 a.m., Saturday at the church prior to services. Interment- Farmington City Cemetery.

Gerald   Matsen

Gerald Matsen

Nov 10, 2013

Biography Gerald (Jerry) Matsen, 77, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2013. He was born on March14, 1936 in Moscow, Idaho to Gilbert and Emma Mae Matsen. He graduated from the University of Idaho. After College, he served 4 years in the Army. He worked at Sperry Univac for 33 years as a Logistics Engineer. On May 7, 1965 he...

Dawn   Allen

Dawn Allen

Nov 9, 2013

Dawn (Yasuda) Allen of Kaysville, UT passed away early in the morning of Nov. 9, 2013 at McKay Dee Hospital from the effect of Pheochromocytoma at the age of 58. She was born July 30, 1955 in Moses Lake, WA. to Tomy and Jessie Lee Drew (deceased) Yasuda. Her early years were spent in Washington and in 1962 her family...

Hendricus   Hoole

Hendricus Hoole

Nov 9, 2013

Biography Hendricus (Hank) J. M. Hoole, Jr.1930 ~ 2013 Hendricus (Hank) Johannes Martinus Hoole, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully November 9, 2013 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 83. The eldest of ten children, Hank was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on April 12, 1930 to Hendricus J. M....

Sally   Parkinson

Sally Parkinson

Nov 5, 2013

Our Mom, Sally Kae Parkinson, 81, passed away Tuesday morning, November 5, 2013 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho on February 23, 1932 to Alvin G. and Eve Boyd. She’s finally rid herself of the body she suffered in for so many years and is now doing things she hasn’t done for a very long time. We...

Michael   Murdock

Michael Murdock

Nov 5, 2013

Biography Michael Dennis Murdock passed away peacefully on November 5, 2013, at the home of his daughter in Layton, Utah. He was born August 14, 1940, in Ogden, Utah to Delbert and Lila Murdock. Michael graduated from Ogden High School where he served as student-body president. He attended Weber State College where he also served as student-body president and earned...

Joni   Allen

Joni Allen

Nov 5, 2013

Joni Garrett Allen, 58, died November 5 at home in front of the fire, during the first snowfall of the year. She was born August 28, 1955, to Ed and Lillian Garrett in Salt Lake City. Her lifelong mission was teaching, first as a ski instructor, then as a mother, elementary teacher, culminating with her own Lyceum School. She graduated...

Claudine   Warren

Claudine Warren

Nov 4, 2013

Claudine was born into covenant on Oct 1, 1948 to Douglas Dean White and LaRue Harrison White they where sealed in the temple on Jan 8, 1947. She was the eldest of four children. Her brothers Kevin White, Dean White & Stan White who looked up to her growing up. Claudine graduated from Bountiful High in 1966. She was married...

Dori   Grandjean

Dori Grandjean

Nov 4, 2013

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Lewiston City Cemetery, Lewiston, Utah. A viewing for friends and family will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N. Main St., Farmington, UT prior to the graveside service.

Darlene   Garlick

Darlene Garlick

Nov 1, 2013

Our sweet Mother, Darlene Janice Garlick, slipped peacefully into the night at her home, surrounded by those who loved her dearly on November 1, 2013. She quickly finished her final chapter of this mortal experience, and though we hoped there would be more chapters, we all recognize and are grateful for a life well lived and many precious moments. Darlene...

F. Jeffrey  Burleson

F. Jeffrey Burleson

Nov 1, 2013

Biography Our beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather, Franklin Jeffrey Burleson, passed away on November 1, 2013, at the age of 57. His wife Michelle, was on a Pilgrimage with her mother and Jeff’s sister to the Holy Land in Jerusalem when news of his unexpected death was delivered. He was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Franklin...

Joanne   Jensen

Joanne Jensen

Nov 1, 2013

Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend left us on November 1st, 2013 to be reunited with her father and sister. Joanne was born on August 25, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT. She is the youngest of three daughters of Ellsworth and Helen Jensen. Joanne received her BS in business at BYU in 1975. She started her career at...

Lionel   Brown

Lionel Brown

Oct 31, 2013

Biography Lionel Peter Brown passed away on October 31, 2013 due to complications from diabetes. He was born on June 28, 1944 in Bountiful, the sixth of seven children born to Elden and Afton Brown. Lionel’s father died when he was four years old, so he learned to work hard at a very young age helping his mother on the...

Kyle   Cannon

Kyle Cannon

Oct 30, 2013

Kyle Gilbert Cannon October 20, 1958 – October 30, 2013

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away after a courageous and valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He passed in the presence of his sweet wife Julie. Kyle was born October 20, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Sinclair Gilbert Cannon and Catherine Mildred Bang. He was married to Julie...

Palmer   Siegfried

Palmer Siegfried

Oct 29, 2013

Biography Palmer Fred (Bud) Siegfried age 85, loved by all who knew him, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday October 29, 2013. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, on July 5, 1928, to Palmer Eli and Juanita Lavon Siegfried. Bud had a great love for his wife, family, friends, and neighbors. One of his favorite pastimes was...

Gerald Ross  MD

Gerald Ross MD

Oct 29, 2013

Biography Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Ross passed away at home after a brief struggle with cancer. Jerry was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Henry and Norine Ross. In his youth, Jerry was chosen as the sole Canadian delegate to the “New York Herald Tribune World Youth Forum”, an international gathering of student representatives from 30 countries. He obtained the rank...