Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Jan 12, 2023

On January 12, 2023, at the age of 102, our beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed through the veil into her Savior’s presence. She was born on December 10, 1920, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Even Ashworth and Alice Naomi Emery. She had one sister, Afton and two brothers Evan and Richard who preceded her in death....

Jan 12, 2023

Elaine Peterson (Cheever), 95 of Sandy, Utah, passed away,January 12, 2023 surrounded by those she loved. She was bornin Bingham City, Utah on March 31, 1927 to Henry AlbertCheever and Pearl Anderson Cheever. She graduated fromBingham High School. Elaine was preceded in death by thelove of her life, Robert “Allen” Peterson.Elaine loved to fill her time with reading, watching scarymovies,...

Jan 11, 2023

A. Leon Tobler

1931-2023

Our husband and father, Archie Leon Tobler, passed away at home with his wife, Geneil, and six children at his bedside on January 11, 2023.

Leon was born May 17, 1931, in Washington, Utah to Archie and Itha Tobler. He was the second child and oldest son in his...

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Jean Crandall1925 – 2023Bountiful, Utah-October 19, 1925 – January 11, 2023Betty Jean Crandall, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away quietly on January 11, 2023 in Farmington, UT. Betty was preceded in death by: Eva Mae Westenskow (mother), Leonard Reese Wycherly (father), Leonard Keith Crandall (son), Marsha Lee Sanderson (daughter),...

Jan 10, 2023

Jackie Schelly, 75, of Salt Lake City, Utah passed away suddenly on January 10, 2023.

Jackie was born in Great Falls, Montana to LeRoy and Emily (Krall) Schelly on March 20, 1947. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965. Jackie graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman with a degree in Sociology and a minor...

Jan 10, 2023

Vivian Colleen Giles Morrison, passed away in Vernal, Utah surrounded by family on January 10, 2023. She was born April 26, 1928 in Heber City, Utah to Rolland D. Giles and Vivian E. Allen Giles.She married Jesse M. Morrison on January 14, 1950 in Elko, Nevada they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on February 7, 1984.She had many...

Jan 9, 2023

Nichole Leeann Boren returned home to her heavenly father on January 9, 2023.Nichole was a beautiful, vibrant, free-spirit who loved her children immensely. She moved to the “beat of her own drum” and didn’t take life too seriously. Her memory will continue to live on through her 3 beautiful daughters she was blessed with.She is survived by her father Danny...

Jan 8, 2023

Raymond Clark Fisher, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of faith to his heartbroken family.

Ray was born on December 6, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA to George Charles Fisher and Margaret Liptak. His mother died in July 1950. His...

Jan 8, 2023

Bellinda Tulimalefo’i Peters-Matavao age 42 died on January 8, 2023 in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on March 10, 1980 in Port Hueneme, California to Patrick Samuel Iuli Peters Jr. and Rosa Tikeri Lilomaiava Unutoa. She married Mandvel S Matavao (separated).“Tuli” would light up the room with her smile. Her comical humor and positive energy always surrounded her. She...

Jan 8, 2023

There is one less Angel on earth. Carolyn Deyanne Sweeten has changed location and joined her family in heaven.  The change was not expected, but it is certainly understood.  She joins the love of her life Bob, and many other cherished family members who have paved the way for her in heaven.Her family was her highest priority and she constantly...

Jan 6, 2023

D. Gary Anderson passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023, in his home in Murray, Utah. He was born on June 9, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Darrell Eskil Anderson and Doris Long Anderson. He served his country as a member of The United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1962.He married his sweetheart, Brenda Kay...

Jan 5, 2023

Doris Whipple Schooley, 84, passed away on January 5, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Doris was born on March 27, 1938 to Dewey and Ruth Whipple. Doris spent the early years of her life on a farm in Pine Canyon, Utah. Her love for Tooele and Pine Canyon was always at the forefront of the stories she would...

Jan 5, 2023

Maria Teresa Rivas “Mamatere”, age 92Tere passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023, in Murray, Utah surrounded by her children and loved ones.  Tere was born on November 1, 1930, in Guatemala City, Guatemala; daughter to Irineo (Father) and Maxima (Mother).Tere married Manuel Ramirez in 1949 they enjoyed a very long and loving marriage.  Their marriage included an abundant amount...

Jan 5, 2023

Wanda Fae Amos Milne (88) left this mortal existence on January 5, 2023 to join her beloved husband, Gordon, who preceded her by 15 months, just after celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary.  She was born in Maysville, Oklahoma, the third of four children of Cole and Pernie Mae Amos.  At age four, she and her siblings traveled with their mother...

Jan 5, 2023

Shirley has graduated from this life and is dancing in the arms of her best friend and husband, Max, who has been waiting for her arrival. She was born on February 25, 1929, in Cedar City, Utah to LaVon Shurtz and John Wilford Anderson. She returned to her heavenly home on January 5, 2023, in West Jordan, Utah. She married...

Jan 5, 2023

John Willard Johnson, Jr passed away on January 5, 2023 in Murray, Utah at the age of  87.  John was born on October 9, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah with an MBA. He was a member of the Air National Guard and served a mission to Argentina for The Church of Jesus...

Jan 5, 2023

Jeff Soderberg took his final flight from this earth on January 5, 2023. He was only 67 years old and stayed with us as long as he could as he battled early-onset dementia. His wife and partner Camille Cornaby was at his side as they had been for 35 years. Jeff was born to Dr. Tom Soderberg and Shirley Maughan...

Jan 4, 2023

Charles Jerry Taylor was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina, on May 25, 1942, to Carl James Taylor and Christine Kemp Mayberry. He was called both Charles and Jerry. He is the second of four very spirited boys. He attended school in Mt. Airy, enjoyed many things, but none more than cars. He had a gift for knowing how they...

Jan 4, 2023

Sharon “Sherrie” Leone Leonard Butterfield was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 17th, 1940 to Heber Elwood Leonard and Melva Marsden Smith Leonard. She returned with excitement to their presence in Heaven on January 4th, 2023 at 7:55 am. Sherrie was surrounded for days by many loving family members.Sherrie’s childhood was so rich with the love of her...

Jan 4, 2023

Candice Nicole Walker (age 33) passed away on January 4th 2023 in Salt Lake City Utah. Candice was born on April 15th 1989 also in Salt Lake City UT to Lloyd G Walker and Jeanne D WalkerCandice loved being a free spirit. She loved music and dancing. She had so much love for God and helping others. Her hobbies included...