Bonnie Colleen (Barnes) Smith was born in Syracuse, New York, on October 16, 1953. To parents Robert and Shirley Barnes Throughout her life, she called many places home, living in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Virginia, South Carolina, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah.
Love for Nature and the Outdoors
Bonnie had an adventurous spirit and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. She loved...
Jani Lynn Thomas (Formerly Jani Torgerson, née McKean) 63, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia
Jani Lynn Thomas passed away on February 13, 2025, in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, the place she lovingly called home in her final years, even though part of her heart would always remain in her lifelong home of Utah. Born on October 27, 1961, in Ogden, Utah,...
Brad was born on March 6, 1951, in Lovell, WY, to Jess Crosby Willis and Harvene Safford. He passed peacefully in Holladay, UT on February 13, 2025, at the age of 73, from complications of pancreatic cancer.
Brad dedicated his career to the Utah Court System, retiring in 2009 as Clerk Of The Court. In retirement, his favorite pastime was walking...
Our dear husband, dad and grandpa, Mark Harold Spencer, died at home in Holladay, Utah, of natural causes on February 13, 2025, after a decades-long struggle with Parkinson’s disease and, more recently, bone marrow cancer (multiple myeloma). He was known for his dry wit and wisdom, hard-working nature, and devotion to his family. He led a life that balanced high...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of our dearest Vesna Majstorovic, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 12, 2025, just days before her 67th birthday.
Born February 25, 1958, in Eastern Europe to Spasoje and Marija Dragasevic, she was the oldest of four children. She met and married the love of her...
Lynette Louise Evans, a devoted mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on January 1, 1957, in Sunland, California, to Roy and Evelyn Williams, Lynette lived a life filled with love, hard work, and adventure. Lynette is survived by her four children: Crystal, Audrianna, Johnathan, Angelina and her 13 grandchildren. She...
“I’m going to make everything around me beautiful—That will be my life.”
Our beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Stephanie Fryer, passed away unexpectedly due to illness in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 12, 2025. Stephanie was born January 27, 1976 in Murray, Utah to Richard Ralph Fryer and Ellen Chapman. She grew up in West Valley City, Utah where...
Russell returned home to his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2025, where he was greeted by his Eternal Companion, Jeralyn.
He was born on September 5, 1949, in St. George, Utah to LeGrand and Joey Frei. He grew up in Santa Clara working alongside his dad and siblings on the family farm. He graduated from Dixie High School in 1968.
He married...
Bert H. Olsen, 84 of Magna, Utah passed away at home on February 12, 2025 surrounded by family. Bert was born on the family farm in Mount Pleasant, Utah on April 6, 1940 to Lula and Rex T. Olsen. He attended North Sanpete High School where he was an integral part of the basketball program.
Bert worked for 33 years as...
Binx Gloomy Olsen passed away February 11, 2025 in Murray, Utah. They were born December 25, 1979 in Ontario, Canada. They married Adam Robert Olsen on October 11, 2013.
Binx was an amazing and accomplished artist. They loved animals, especially chickens. They loved to study the Korean language with her sister, Victoria. McEntire. They loved space, Star Trek, and animals.
Binx is...
Nelson V. Laird
April 30, 1922 – February 11, 2025
Nelson was born to Oscar and Rose Laird in Littleton, Colorado. A small town just ten miles south of Denver. Nelson graduated from Littleton High School in 1940 and went to work for a small manufacturing plant in Littleton driving a pickup truck. He walked deliveries all over the Denver Area.
In September...
Nathan Blackbird, age 32, died in Holladay, Utah, on February 11, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1992, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joe and Jean Blackbird.
Nathan lived his life with passion, energy, and a deep love for the things that brought him joy, most of all, the people who shared those moments with him.
A true thrill-seeker and...
Wallace Hendrickson, affectionately known as Wally, passed away peacefully at home in South Jordan, Utah on February 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 13, 1942, in Inglewood, California, Wally led a vibrant life marked by his passion for sports and unwavering dedication to his family.
For over 20 years, Wally built a successful career as a salesman...
Marshall (Dusty) G Duffield, age 90, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Midvale, Utah. He was born on August 22, 1934, in Yakima, Washington, to Raymond R. Duffield and Harriet Weber. Dusty married Sharon Nisonger on September 3, 1960.
Dusty was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Great Salt Lake Bowling Association Hall of Fame on November 3,...
Merle Dean Hildreth, age 89 passed away on February 10, 2025 in Layton, Utah. He was born on February 12, 1935 in Victor, Colorado to Harry and Mary Hildreth.
He married Josephine (Jo) Doman on February 16, 1963.
Merle was an avid bowler. He loved to fish, hunt, and go camping with family and friends; especially to Mt. Nebo. He loved singing...
It is with the deepest sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Vicki Lynn Batie, age 53, who left us while sleeping peacefully Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born January 23, 1972 to Royal E. and Donna R. Hogan. Vicki married her love, Warren Batie, in 1995 and would tragically be widowed in 2015. Vicki...
Robert ‘Bob’ Flinn, born on April 1, 1937, in Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, passion, and adventure. Raised in East Millcreek, Bob developed an early love for the outdoors that stayed with him throughout his life. A dedicated family man, he married Reinita in 1961 and together they built...
Craig Allen Vredenburg, born March 5, 1942 in Buffalo, NY, passed away February 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by wife Paulette and son Mark, survived by daughter Kari and daughter Chona’.
Craig married his beautiful wife Paulette, September 17, 1980. They enjoyed over 38 years together with their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, their bird’s Baby, Lucky, Zoey and Shih...
Braxden James Shank, age 19, joined his brother in heaven on February 8, 2025. He was born on June 21, 2005, to Scott and Crystal Shank, in Murray, Utah. Braxden was known for his feisty personality, big brown eyes, those beautiful eyelashes, and his man bun. His hugs were the best, and so were his side eye looks. He was...
Surrounded by her family, Mary C. Gellert, aged 90, died peacefully on February 7, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Born on October 16, 1934, to Peter and Dorothy Crombie, she grew up in Thompsonville, CT with her siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She often delighted in recounting stories of her award winning 4-H Angus cow and her many academic achievements...