Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Ray D Nielsen
Oct 17, 2019
Ray D Nielsen passed away on October 17, 2019 in his loving home. He was born on May 22, 1929 in Redmond, UT to Ozula and Phil Nielsen. He married Merna Christiansen on May 29, 1948. Dad loved to dance with mom at the Murray Eagles, where he served as president for 1 year. He loved to hunt and fish...
Dan Davis Jr.
Oct 17, 2019
1925-2019Dan Davis Jr was born Dec 25th 1925 in Garland, Arkansas to Dan Davis Sr and Rosa (Dunbar) Davis. He passed away Oct 17th 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 94. Married Florence Watley 1953 who passed away in 1998. Dan is survived by sisters Jerlene Bonner and Elenora Washington, daughters Verlene Swader(Georgia), Anita Swader (Colorado),...
Donna Hodgkinson Tidwell
Oct 16, 2019
On Wednesday night, October 16, 2019, Donna Hodgkinson Tidwell, age 94, moved on from this life to a new adventure and finally reunited with her soulmate, Kenneth Beverly Tidwell.Donna was born on June 8, 1925 to Albert Edward Hodgkinson and Katie Nye Hodgkinson in Vernal, Utah. She grew up on a farm and loved to tell stories about her childhood....
Paul M. Savage
Oct 16, 2019
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, Paul Mathers Savage returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Pre-Leukemia. He is survived by his resilient, angel wife, VaLoy Packer Savage; daughter Connie Johnson (John), daughter Anne Savage (Ron), son Jerry Savage (Sharla), son Brent Savage (Gloria), daughter Linda Vincent (Keith) and Son-in-law...
Muriel Ledger
Oct 16, 2019
In the early hours on Wednesday, October 16th of 2019, Muriel Ledger passed with peace and grace at her home in Sandy, UT at the young age of 93. Our loving Mum, Grandma and friend to many will be missed beyond words.Muriel Rosa Mary Crowe was born an only child on August 4, 1926 to Irene Kemp & Lawrence Crowe...
James Burns
Oct 16, 2019
On October 16, 2019, our father, grandpa and friend, James Burns was reunited with his eternal sweetheart when he peacefully passed away from the effects of vascular dementia. He left a big void that will be impossible for us to fill.Jim Burns was born on April 12, 1934 to James Aloyisius Burns and Irene Fischer, in Deer Park, Ohio. His...
Richard Shepherd
Oct 15, 2019
Richard Lawrence Shepherd, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on October 15, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on April 27, 1936 to Augustus Shepherd and Margaret Derrick. He married Janis Sharon Hoskings on July 17, 1959.Richard (Dick to his friends and family) had a passion for western folklore and the outdoors. As a boy he...
Ronald Marvin Opland
Oct 14, 2019
Ronald Marvin Opland passed away October 14, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He succumbed to the complications of pneumonia with his wife of 67 years and family friends at his side.Ron was born on August 20, 1928 in Greenville, Michigan to Carl Rudolf Opland and Pauline Viva Buell. He married Charmaine Yvonne Ochs in April 1952.Ron graduated from Pontiac...
Alexander Leopold Smith
Oct 14, 2019
Alexander Leopold Smith, age 92, passed away on October 14, 2019 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on January 22, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Andrew McKay and Etha Fay Lind Smith. Alex married the love of his life, Marilyn Anne Bell on July 20, 1949. Alex had a 33-year career at Kennecott...
Zachariah Lorenzo Terzo
Oct 13, 2019
Zachariah Lorenzo Terzo passed away October 13th 2019. It was an unfortunate incident, he had a great spirit and he loved everyone unconditionally, he had a terrific smile an awesome laugh, one that would just brighten your day. He will be missed dearly by all of his family and friends. As he traveled in life as a salesman he touched...
Patricia Mahoney
Oct 13, 2019
Patricia Elaina Mahoney passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019 in Hooper, Utah, surrounded by her family. Patricia was Born November 10, 1938 to Lorne and Dorothy Bryan, later adopted by Thomas and Maria Pounder. She was married to Daniel Edward Mahoney on May 24, 1958 and had eight beautiful children.She is survived by her children; Maureen Bingham (Clair), Michael...
Gayle Buxton Dazley
Oct 13, 2019
Gayle Buxton Dazley, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend returned home to her Father in Heaven on Sunday, October 13th 2019. She was born December 15, 1947. She always welcomed friends to her table, would give you anything you needed if she had it to give and offered shelter to many. She enjoyed camping, reading, sewing and crafts. She loved...
Vaughn England Dansie
Oct 12, 2019
Vaughn England Dansie, age 9I, passed away at his home on October 12,2019 in Midvale, Utah. He was bom on October 23, 1927 to Rulon and Beatrice Smith Dansie in Riverton, Utah. He married Beverly Rose Teakle on July 7, 1948.Vaughn was bom in the family home and was number four of ten children. He talked of herding the cows...
Dana Clark Wood
Oct 12, 2019
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Dana Clark Wood shook mortal limitations and was received by his loving and amazing wife, Alma Yolanda Alba Wood, and many other family members and loved ones on October 12, 2019. He is survived by his children Dana Mario (son), Rene Jared (son) and Ezra Benjamin (son), Sonia Angelita (daughter) and Sonia’s...
Joyce Renee Jacobson Perkins
Oct 11, 2019
Our beloved sweet and sassy Grandma Joy passed away peacefully in her home on October 11, 2019 in Layton, Utah. Joyce Renee Jacobson was born April 10, 1930 in Magna, UT. She was the eighth child of Sigurd Julian Jacobson and Corilla Jane Jones. She attended school in Magna and South High in Salt Lake City.She married William Earl Perkins...
Ping Zhang
Oct 10, 2019
Ping Zhang passed, age 59, died on October 10, 2019 in Murray, Utah. She was born February 19,1960 in Beijing, China to Da Long Zhang and Yan Chun Chen. She was married to Gang Guo on March 11, 1987.Ping had many hobbies, including; playing the violin and accordion, spending time with family, taking walks, swimming, watching television, reading, and visiting...
Karen Grant
Oct 10, 2019
Karen S. Grant passed away October 10, 2019 in Riverton, Utah. Karen was born April 2, 1943 in Murray, Utah to Gilbert and Oral Sears. She married F. Doyle Grant on March 14, 1964. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed spending time in her vegetable garden. Everyone who visited her home got to witness her green thumb and talent...
Quinten R. Bardsley
Oct 10, 2019
Quinten R. Bardsley, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away in the early morning hours of October 10th, 2019. Born August 2nd, 1919 in Centerfield, UT to John and Marie Bardsley. Survived by loving wife; LaRae, son; Robert (Kathy), daughter; Leslie Dale, grandchildren; Shannon Dale, Sara (Brent) Simmons, Patrick (Kristen) Bardsley, and great-grandchildren; Hayden Simmons, Madelyn and Charlotte...
Masaru Horiuchi
Oct 9, 2019
Masaru Horiuchi, 97, passed away Oct. 9, 2019 at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. He will be missed for his warmth, intelligence and great strength.Mas was born to Kaga and Kaneo (Komai) Horiuchi in Seattle. He was married to Ruth (Tashima) for 68 years and they raised five daughters in Salt Lake City.He is...
Ronaldbesinger
Oct 9, 2019
My friend, the love of my life, my partner and husband left on October 9th on the wings of an angel. We will miss him every day. He was born in Price to Earl and Marie Basinger on September 16, 1937 He was a special grandfather and great grandfather He had seven grandkids, Anastasia, Brian, Curtis, Thomy, McCall, Lucas, and...
