There is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.M. Russell BallardOur beloved mother, MaryAnne Sorensen Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Mom was born on January 30, 1932 in Richfield, Utah to Elva Clark and Wallace Sorensen.Mom loved her years in Richfield surrounded by loving family and...
Oliver Rex Olsen, May 17, 2023, at 9:53 a.m., 6 pounds 5 ounces 19 ½ inches.He is safe in his Heavenly Father’s arms.He is survived by his mother Vanessa Hamblin Olsen, his father John Jacob Olsen, his brother Dillon Scott Olsen, his sister Rayven Weil, his grandparents Brad and Tamara Hamblin, and Tammara Olsen, his great-grandparents Vicki and Dick Everett...
We sadly announce the passing of our very loved son, brother, uncle, and friend Richard “Jesse” Gray, 35, following a heroic, lengthy battle with addiction. He was born 5/27/1987 in SLC to Dan and Becky Gray and passed away 5/17/2023 in Boise Idaho.Jess grew up in the Foothill area of Salt Lake where many great teachers, coaches, friends, neighbors, and...
Lola “Lola Bell” Gonzales passed away at the age of 96, on May 17, 2023 in Surprise, Arizona surrounded by loved ones. Born May 26, 1926 in Artesia, New Mexico to Juan and Juanita Urban. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her 4 sisters, 1 brother, her first husband Thomas Guerrero, her second husband Ben Gonzales and...
Don had a very full life during his 71 years. He died on May 16, 2023 after a courageous struggle with cancer with his loyal and sweet rescue dog Kabo at his bedside. Don was born on May 4, 1952 in Town of Highlands, New York to Luther Erwin Armstrong and Dorothy Adrienne Kasten Armstrong. Since Don was an only...
Clinton Arlo Michaelson, 96, peacefully passed away due to natural causes, surrounded by family members on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in South Jordan, Utah. Clinton, known as Arlo in his youth, was born October 19, 1926, to Albert Nels Michaelson and Amanda Klaith Michaelson in Melstone, Montana. He graduated from Pullman High School, as Salutatorian, with honors. He then enlisted...
Ruth Susie Butkovich, age 83, died on May 16, 2023. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 13, 1939 to Marcus and Nola Mae Hunsaker. She married Nicholas M. Butkovich and later divorced.Ruth was a strong independent woman who worked hard to take care of her children. She loved to shop QVC and play BINGO.Surviving Ruth are...
Maurice D. Nielson, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed peacefully from this life May 16, 2023, in Layton, Utah, surrounded by his family. He had fought a thirteen year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.Maurice was born May 19, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Mazel A. and Melda DeLange Nielson, the second of four children. Growing up on a...
Kenneth Craig Schiess passed away at home on May 16, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1951 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Schiess and Maxine Redden.Ken enjoyed music, reading, movies, and Civil War History. He knew everything about Elvis Presley and was proud of his visit to Graceland. He loved all animals especially his chihuahua- Mesha. Ken had...
Kenneth Craig Schiess passed away at Home on May 16, 2023. He was born July 19, 1951 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Schiess and Maxine Redden.Ken enjoyed music, reading, movies, and Civil War history. He knew everything about Elvis Presley and was proud of his visit to Graceland. He loved all animals especially his chihuahua, Mesha. Ken had a...
Paul Valdez, 91, passed away on May 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1931 in Holman, New Mexico to Benancio and Maria Amalia Valdez. He married the love of his life, Claudie Valdez on January 8th, 1954.Paul moved with his family to Bingham Canyon, Utah when he was 9 years old. He played...
Maxine Erickson Stewart, 85 years old, passed away on May 15, 2023. She died in Salt Lake City, Utah.Maxine was born on November 9, 1937 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the oldest daughter of Max Reynolds Erickson and Mildred Wood Erickson.Maxine’s younger siblings were Larry, Carol, and Verna. She loved the Lord and...
Manuelita Jaramillo Valdez passed away on May 14, 2023 at the age of 96 in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born on July 28, 1926 in Petaca, New Mexico to Manuel Sabino Jaramillo and Maria Sarita Gallegos. She married Julio Valdez.She moved from New Mexico to Utah in 1950 with her husband to take care of her mother. She made beautiful...
Edward A. Clark, 86, passed through the veil on May 14, 2023, to join our Heavenly Father, family and friends that have gone before him. Born on February 2, 1937, in Benson, Utah, Cache Valley County. He grew up on a Dairy farm, milking the cows as soon as he could before school. He loved his horse and shooting guns...
Judith Evelyn Rehkow Morse passed away on May 14, 2023 in Salt Lake City at 78 years old. She was born in Denver, Colorado on September 5, 1944 to George A. and Evelyn R. Rehkow. She married Raymond E. Morse on October 31, 1969.Judith graduated from University of Utah and worked as a rehabilitation counselor for the State of Utah...
Susan Hansen, our amazing everything (wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend) passed away at the age of 73, on May 13, 2023 after a yearlong battle with dementia.Born October 9, 1949 to Alving and Grethe Andersen in Idaho Falls. She grew up as the oldest child with three precocious (yeah, that’s putting it mildly) younger brothers; Omar, Morgan, and...
Jim lived life to the fullest every day. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word with his ever-present positive attitude and kindness.Jim was married to Analee for 60 amazing years. Their two children, Mike (Terese), Kim Balog (Stephen) and three grandchildren, Jake, James and Jane were his pride and joy. “Buddy” as he was affectionately called by...
Rosmarivic “Rose” Alesna Bales was born to Ruben and Rosalinda Alesna in 1974 in Cebu City, Philippines.Rose met and married the love of her life; Thomas. Together they created their pride and joy, Alex. Her happiest times spent were with her little family.Rose is survived by her mother, husband, son, two brothers, two sisters, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Sadly, Rob passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Rob was born June 4, 1978, the first child of Robert C Johnson and Briana M Gibson.He was currently employed at USPS and had just been promoted to ET. He was very proud of this accomplishment. Before that, he was a Tow Truck...
Robert Joseph Greer, M.D., (Bob) passed away, due to natural causes on May 12th, 2023, at his house in Sandy, UT, at the age of 91. He was born on December 5th, 1931, and adopted to Samuel and Mable Greer. He was married to Barbara Dianne Allison on June 11th, 1956.Bob loved gardening, hunting, winemaking, crossword puzzles, woodworking, reading novels,...