OBITUARIES

Berwyn Jones Andrus

Berwyn Jones Andrus

Jun 25, 2023

Berwyn Jones Andrus, age 94, died Sunday, June 25, 2023.  He was born February 1, 1929, in Cedar City, Utah, to Randolph (Dolph) and Irene Jones Andrus.  He married Virginia Agnes Woolley on July 18, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. She died on January 28, 2022.

He was reared and educated in Salt Lake City. Berwyn graduated from South...

Michael Scott Whipple

Michael Scott Whipple

Jun 24, 2023

Michael Scott Whipple, legendary husband, father and friend passed away on June 24, 2023 after a 6 month battle with cancer.Mike was born on November 25, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah home of Utah Utes to Scott and Susan Whipple. He was the second of nine children growing up in a loving home centered around family, faith, chaotic fun...

Bonnie Jean Douglass

Bonnie Jean Douglass

Jun 23, 2023

 

Bonnie Jean West was born on 4 March 1930, in Los Angeles, California and died on 23 June 2023, in Farmington, Utah. She was born to Cecil Roy Burleigh West and Martha Eleanor Gertrude Horton. She was the second daughter of two girls born in the family. Her sister was Marjorie Eleanor Lois West, who later married William Lincoln...

Belva Kent

Belva Kent

Jun 22, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Belva Jean Kent (née Ellett), beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully returned to her heavenly home. She was 86 years old and led a full and wonderful life.

Belva was born on September 7, 1936 to Winona Bingham and Charles Lundquist, who later divorced. Winona remarried William Ellett, with whom Belva had a very strong...

Ruth Marie Noe Hulet

Ruth Marie Noe Hulet

Jun 21, 2023

Ruth passed away quietly in the hospital surrounded by her family after suffering health problems.She was born in Springville, Utah the youngest child of George Walker Noe and Norma Taylor Noe. She grew up in a kind and loving family with her older brother, Dean and sister, AnnaMae. Her early years were spent in Springville living close to her grandparents....

Daniel Ervin Jacobsen

Daniel Ervin Jacobsen

Jun 20, 2023

Cottonwood Heights, Utah – Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Daniel Ervin Jacobsen, 81, passed peacefully from this earth to rejoin with many loved ones in the Spirit World on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Born to Daniel Lanis Jacobsen and Ilah Allgood Jacobsen in Salt Lake City on Feb. 2, 1942, he grew up in Salt Lake City and later...

Neil L Bergener

Neil L Bergener

Jun 20, 2023

Neil passed away on June 20, 2023.He had a long career working in the oil refining industry.He enjoyed music, gardening, cooking, oil painting and wood carving.He leaves behind his son Mike (Connie), daughter Debbie (William Paul) Griffith andmany grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, and son Ronnie, his parents and siblings.A family graveside service will...

Phil Lane Simister

Phil Lane Simister

Jun 20, 2023

 

Phil Lane Simister, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 as a result of complications from pneumonia.

Phil’s vibrant life began on December 20, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, when he was born to Florence (Floss) Thomas Simister and Jared “Earl” Simister. He was the eldest son and had one younger brother, Gary Wayne Simister,...

Judith Kay Nelson Naluai

Judith Kay Nelson Naluai

Jun 19, 2023

Our beautiful, loving mother passed away at home surrounded by her family Monday morning June 19, 2023, after a three-and-a-half-month battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Despite her diagnosis, she remained positive, and continued to be an inspiring example and mentor to her family and friends.

 

She was born on August 22,1945, in Seattle, Washington, to Kathleen Malan and Leland...

Jay Bradley Searcy

Jay Bradley Searcy

Jun 17, 2023

Jay Bradley Searcy was born on August 15, 1964, in Bountiful, Utah to Joy Marie Borg and Francis Leon Searcy. He died June 17, 2023, in Bountiful, from heart failure after battling heart and lung problems for years. Jay was called a “grumpy old man” but deep down he loved everyone, would do anything he could to help someone, and did...

Sharon Wynder Pettey

Sharon Wynder Pettey

Jun 16, 2023

Sharon Wynder Pettey slipped through the veil on June 16, 2023, to a joyous reunion with her sweetheart of 64 years, Ronald V. Pettey, with her parents, with her sister, with her granddaughter, and with her grateful Heavenly Father.

Sharon was born to Max & Ruth Wynder in Cardston, Canada on November 21, 1939.  Her childhood in a small farming...

Paul Leishman Archibald

Paul Leishman Archibald

Jun 15, 2023

A truly great man, Paul Leishman Archibald passed away suddenly and unexpectedly June 15, 2023 at the age of 64.  Paul was born May 28, 1959 to Elmer Hendry Archibald and Anna Colleen Leishman in Logan, Utah.  Paul was raised in Wellsville, Utah where he enjoyed life on the farm with his three brothers Lynn, Dennis, Craig, and sister Marsha.  It...

Dixie Maylene Moss Morton

Dixie Maylene Moss Morton

Jun 15, 2023

Six weeks after celebrating her 94th birthday, mom peacefully passed away at Fairfield Village in Layton, Utah, all the while being grateful for the life she lived.

Born May 1, 1929, to Robert A. and Margaret Earl Moss.

She married William A. Morton on February 21, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mom went to Bryant Junior High and West...

Kalynn Burningham Olsen

Kalynn Burningham Olsen

Jun 15, 2023

Kalynn Burningham Olsen passed away June 15, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kalynn was born in North Ogden, Utah, on September 6, 1961, to Melvin S. Burningham and Laurel Jensen Burningham. As a child, she was like sunshine – warm and loving.  She was the youngest of eight children and her personality has always been to show affection, and...

Laurie Jean Davis Gerrard

Laurie Jean Davis Gerrard

Jun 13, 2023

 

Laurie Jean Davis Gerrard, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at her residence of Sunridge Assisted Living Center, Layton, Utah on June 13, 2023.

Laurie was born September 11, 1942, to Donald Dean Davis and Marelda Amanda Henry of Bountiful, Utah. She was the third of three children. Laurie was a happy child who enjoyed...

Jeri Lee Stuart Mitchell

Jeri Lee Stuart Mitchell

Jun 11, 2023

Jeri Lee Stuart-Mitchell 65, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, West Bountiful, Utah on the morning of Sunday, June 11, 2023 due to complications of health. Jeri Lee was born on February 28, 1958 to Lila Rae Johnson and William Robert Kitchin in Portland, Oregon. She was later adopted by Val James Stuart and...

Joyce Flynn Jensen

Joyce Flynn Jensen

Jun 11, 2023

Our English rose and family Matriarch, Joyce Flynn Jensen passed away June 11, 2023, at the age of 95.  She was small in stature but large in faith, wisdom, steadfastness, and love for her family and multitude of friends.  She truly endured till the end.

Joyce was the first child born to Harold Flynn and Gladys Rabbett, on April 26,...

Roy Sisto Alires

Roy Sisto Alires

Jun 11, 2023

Roy Sisto Alires Age 75 passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 11th 2023. Joining his eighteen brothers, three sisters along with his mother, father, his eldest son, grandson, as well as his many relatives.

Roy Sisto Alires was born April 13th 1948 to his father Pablo Alires and Mary Maestes in Stockton Utah. The youngest...

James Robert Bishop

James Robert Bishop

Jun 10, 2023

 

Most of those who achieve greatness become a focal point in the public spotlight. However, a select few are content with the life of an observer. Such was the life of James Robert Bishop. He passed peacefully escorted by Heavenly Angels and surrounded by family on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, in the spring as his garden hosted resting deer,...

Virgil Carter

Virgil Carter

Jun 9, 2023

Virgil Ray Carter, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife of nearly 70 years and his family on June 9, 2023, in Bountiful, Utah.  Virgil was born on March 17, 1932, in Tremonton, UT to George Virgil Carter and Ethelyn Anderson Carter Sargent. 

Virgil spent his younger years in Tremonton and Garland Utah.  His father died an untimely death...