Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
William John Sprunt
Jan 14, 2021
William John Sprunt was born on September 17, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Handy Sprunt and Clarissa Olive Scofield Sprunt. William, known to all as ‘Jack’ was the third child in a family of five. He grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School in 1948, and attended the University of Utah, where...
Mary Abbott Johnson
Jan 14, 2021
Mary Abbott Johnson came into this life on March 17, 1926 to little fanfare. She slipped away in the same manner on January 14, 2021. The lack of fanfare belies the joy-filled life she lived. She was born in Mesquite, Nevada, one of 11 children of George Nathan and Rose Leonora Gardner Abbott, on her father’s 32nd birthday. She outlived...
Catherine Crawford Rollins
Jan 13, 2021
Our sweet mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Catherine Crawford Rollins, passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2021 after an extended battle with cancer. Catherine and her twin sister Caroline were born March 29, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jedediah T. Crawford and Margaret Brown. She was the youngest of six children. Her twin sister, an older...
Maryann Webster
Jan 12, 2021
MaryAnn Webster died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from natural causes in Layton, Utah. Surrounded by her family, she slipped away to join her husband whom she has missed dearly for the last 10 years. MaryAnn was born on September 17, 1930 to John Sanford Hemming and Ruth Pauline Hemming in Salt Lake City, Utah. She met and fell in love...
Mary Kaye Johnson
Jan 12, 2021
Mary Kaye Johnson passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Sandy, Ut at the age of 69. She was born in Del Norte, Co to Carl and Mary Larsen.She married Milton “Fred” Johnson on March 4, 2002.Mary Kaye was an accomplished Speech Therapist. She helped many children in Colorado, where she got her master degree in Speech Pathology, and...
Donna Rae Hiatt Baum
Jan 12, 2021
Donna Rae Hiatt Baum, 85, of Riverton, Utah, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from Covid-19 complications. Donna was born June 20, 1935, in Bingham, Utah. She went to be with her husband in God’s paradise.She was a devout member of the Latter-day Saints 2nd Ward in Riverton. She loved camping and hunting and enjoyed doing temple service. She...
Joel Daniel De La Cruz
Jan 11, 2021
Joel Daniel De La Cruz, car salesman and lifelong resident of West Jordan, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2021.He is survived by his parents, Joel and Monica De La Cruz, and his sister Mona.Joel was born October 8, 1984. He was an accomplished car salesman and recently received an award for top salesman at his location for the...
Stephanie (Boren) Watson
Jan 10, 2021
Our loving Stephanie returned home to her heavenly father on January 10th, 2021.
She was born on April 9th, 1978 to John and Janet Boren. She was the middle child of five.
She was a loving mother to her one and only son Ryder, who was her pride and joy.
Stephanie blessed her...
Gary L. Roe
Jan 10, 2021
Gary L. Roe, age 79, passed away on January 10, 2021, in Kearns, UT. He was born on May 5, 1941, in Malad, Idaho to Connie and Delmare Roe. He married Margo L. Bridwell on May 5, 1960.“Dear loved ones,The day has finally come for the end, you fought it long and hard. But that dam Rodriguez had the guns....
Barton Alan Katsilas
Jan 9, 2021
Barton Alan Katsilas, 59, of Millcreek, a doer and giver, a husband and family man, an authentic and honest soul who made better those around him, left this earthly plane Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.
Cancer forced Bart's journey earlier than he would have chosen, most certainly leaving him with the hope that his friends and family listened...
Rick Dean Miner
Jan 9, 2021
Our loving brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of January 9, 2021.
He was the first born to Wallace Dean and Marian Rose Mower Miner in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in the Canyon Rim 4th ward as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He graduated...
Ora Leann Rushton
Jan 9, 2021
LeAnn was born September 14, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Joseph Heber Clegg and Ruth Scorup. She was the second of six kids. She was raised in Vineyard and graduated from Lincoln High. She met her husband, Darrel Rushton, while he was renting a room from her parents. They were married in the Manti Temple in 1953 and were married...
Dorothy Thelda Nix Nelson
Jan 9, 2021
Dorothy Thelda Nix Nelson, 89, Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Dorothy was born on June 9, 1931 to Foster and Thelda Nix “in the old house on Coleman Street,” in Tooele, Utah.Raised on the family farm with her five siblings, Dorothy developed lasting traits of self-reliance, resourcefulness, courage and determination that shaped...
Carolyn J. Clark
Jan 9, 2021
Carolyn J. Clark returned to our Heavenly Father after a lengthy battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s on January 9, 2021.Carolyn is survived by her Husband Edward A. Clark, Brother Jack Johns, Sister Colleen Hardy(Neil), Children Jan Arterburn(Rich),Lee Ann Turpin(Fred),Terry Clark, Todd Cark(Tara), 8 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.Preceded in death by her parents Otto Johns and Margaret Jensen Johns. Sisters Margaret Jarvis,and...
Trudi (Richards) Rose
Jan 8, 2021
Trudi Richards Rose was born on March 8, 1947 to Claude and Iris Richards.
She grew up in SLC with Terry and Tonya Richards. They were known as the three "T's". Trudi loved to play tennis and enjoyed her time working as a paralegal. She cherished family and was a loving friend.
She married the...
Virginia North
Jan 8, 2021
Loving wife, amazing mother, and wonderful grandma. Virginia “Ginger” Ruth Wells North, 92, passed away January 8, 2021, at her home in Midvale, UT. She was born on January 16, 1928, to Libbie and John Wells in La Barge, WY. She attended Murray High School and graduated from Jordan High School. On February 21, 1952, she married Leroy “Pink” G....
Douglas Edward Tuite
Jan 8, 2021
Douglas Edward Tuite was born on October 30, 1948 to Edward Thomas and Joan Elizabeth Tuite at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. He was brought up in Demarest, NJ and graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School. Doug attended Duquesne University in Pittsburg. His lifelong career was in Computer Technology.Doug met Susan Rita Fitzpatrick in 1969. It was during...
Hyrum Teo
Jan 8, 2021
Our angel son, Hyrum Siueva Joseph Te’o, was called home early. Never taking breath in this life he was delivered on Friday, January 8, 2021 in Murray, UT. He weighed only 8 ounces and was 9 inches long. In spite of COVID-19 restrictions we were blessed to be able to have his siblings at the hospital to give their love...
