Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Ina Littlefield
Jun 5, 2020
Ina Christensen Littlefield passed away on June 5, 2020, age 92, after a long illness with Alzheimer’s disease. Ina was born on September 10, 1927 in Aurora, Utah to John Anton Christensen and Francis Eva Harward. Ina was the youngest of 10 children, five boys and five girls, all who preceded her in death.When Ina was born, their farm house...
Elden Alve Steadman
Jun 5, 2020
On June 5, 2020, at age 82, Elden Alve Steadman passed away at his home with his loving wife and daughters by his side.Elden met Connie, the love of his life, while they were still in high school. On August 14, 1958, they married and on their 5th anniversary were sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple.Elden was blessed...
Lynette Gord
Jun 5, 2020
GORD, Lynette Ruttenbur, age 76, gracefully left this world the morning of June 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hobbs, New Mexico to Glen Phillip Ruttenbur and Lillie Bernice Green on October 16, 1943, they shortly thereafter moved to Salt Lake City where she later met and married her high school sweetheart Bill Gord. She had four...
Mary Munns Gardner
Jun 4, 2020
Mary Munns Gardner, a longtime residence of Bear River City, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020 in Brigham City and was welcomed home by her husband, parents and siblings.Mary was born October 25, 1934 in Elwood, Utah to Archie Austin and Charlotte Ann Abel Munns. She was the 11th of 12 children.She graduated from Bear River High School and...
Delano Findlay
Jun 4, 2020
Delano Saxton Findlay age 86; last survivor of Ralph and Lillian Findlay left this life for the last round up on June 4,2020. Born on December 18,1933 in Bear Lake Idaho. Served an honorable mission to the Western States, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Del attended BYU and the University of Utah where he graduated...
Norma Jean Dye Phipps
Jun 3, 2020
Norma Jean Dye Phipps, 88, born April 20, 1932 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Norma was a teacher beginning her career in 1952 in eastern Kentucky. She was the first female school bus driver in the area. She taught summers at Indian Community Schools. She taught 5th grade at Woodrow Wilson Elementary and Twin...
Virginia Rae Gates
Jun 3, 2020
Virginia Rae Gates, age 87, passed away on June 3, 2020 at her home in Glendale, Utah. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Boise, Idaho to Arden Koops and Lorena Packer and was later adopted by David & Emily Evans. She married Orvid B. Housley in 1949 (later divorced), Silma C. Chappell in 1961 (later divorced), and Bernell...
Jack Eaton
Jun 2, 2020
Jack Howard Eaton, 86, passed away on June 2, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born September 30, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Walter Bevin Eaton and Nellie Angell. He married his sweetheart Myrna Udon Mecham on October 15, 1953.Jack was married to the love of his life for 64 years.He is survived by his children;...
Dorothy Larae Harsh Monson Peterson
Jun 1, 2020
Dorothy LaRae Harsh Monson Peterson passed away June 1, 2020. She was born December 29, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She was preceded in death by husband, James Rulon Peterson; and son, Scott Rulon Peterson. She is survived by daughters, Sheri Lynne Peterson, Holly LaRae Peterson Murphy (David Murphy), Jan Christine Peterson Hunt (Steve Hunt); 15...
William Charles Bertelsen
Jun 1, 2020
William Charles Bertelsen, age 86, passed away June 1, 2020 at his home in Murray, Utah. He was born September 5, 1933 in Lima, Montana to Charles Bertelsen and Mary Hazel Hancock. He served in the Navy beginning December 2, 1955 and was honorably discharged on August 23, 1957.Bill was hardworking; he loved driving truck, animals, his children, grandchildren and...
Laree Ramos
Jun 1, 2020
Ms. LaRee Stanworth Ramos, age 78, of Salt Lake City, passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2020, peacefully in her home.She was born on March 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Thorvald and Lorna Stanworth of Washington County.LaRee was preceded in death by her husband of many years Cliff Ramos; two sons, Jerry Ramos and Joseph Barber; two sisters,...
Joanne “Jo” Niewinski
Jun 1, 2020
JoAnne Johnson Niewinski, born in Cedar City, Utah on February 10, 1936, passed away in West Valley City, Utah on June 1, 2020 at the age of 84 from causes incident to age. She was raised in the small town of Lynndyl, Utah. She graduated from Delta High School and attended Snow College. She met and married John Frank Niewinski...
Grant Doyle Anderson
May 31, 2020
Grant Doyle Anderson, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away May 31, 2020 at his home. Born October 17, 1926, in Leamington, Utah, the 3rd of 8 children to Oscar Alma Anderson and Mary Lottie Ashby.
Graduated from Millard High School, Grant was an accomplished athlete. He served in WWII and was stationed with the...
John D. Johnson
May 31, 2020
John D. Johnson, age 92, returned to his Heavenly home on May 31, 2020. He was born on January 12, 1928 in Moab, Utah to Milton Edwin and Nora Mae Dalton Johnson and was the 10th of 12 children. When John was 31 months old, his mother was called home due to complications of childbirth. His father later remarried Ruth...
Mother Elizabeth Jackson
May 31, 2020
Born May 15,1931 to Charles and Clara Alice Tillman in St. Louis, Mo. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age. She was preceded in death by husband Magellan Tate, brother Charles Tillman, sisters Mildred Locke, and Leoma Jenkins. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Earl E. (Daddy Jack) Jackson, whose love for her was so strong...
Ian Garrett Myers
May 30, 2020
Ian Garrett Myers, age 38, died on May 30, 2020, in La Jolla, California. He was born on June 13, 1981, in Ithaca, New York to Rebecca Jean Ward and William Frances Myers.Ian enjoyed swimming, hiking, reading and learning. He was incredibly intelligent and always strove to better understand the world around him. He graduated with a degree in Computer...
Sela Nuku Kamoto
May 30, 2020
Sela Nuku Kamoto was born on June 5,1937 in Mo’ung’one, Haapai, Tonga to Feleti & Ana Alisi Saafi. She was the oldest of 14 children. Sela married Sione Valingi Kamoto on August 1958 in Nukualofa, Tongatapu, Tonga and was later sealed to him on January 13, 2011 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Sela passed away peacefully on May 30,...
Robert L. Gorringe
May 29, 2020
Our "Champ" Robert (Bob) L. Gorringe, 93, passed away in the comfort of his own home on May 29, 2020, due to natural causes. Our hearts are broken.
Bob met the love of his life, Georgia, at the age of 11. They were married in 1947 and were blessed with 5 wonderful children. Together they celebrated 73...
Robert Durrant
May 29, 2020
Robert John Durrant, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, age 37, passed away on May 29, 2020 after a 12 year battle with brain cancer. Robert was born September 1, 1982 in Ogden, Utah. Robert is survived by his husband, Ron Holt, parents Bob and Kerrie Durrant, brother Brad & sister-in-law Tara and sister Brittanie Durrant, grandparents Jim and Jackie Durrant, nieces and...
Mary Lou Morrison
May 29, 2020
Mary Lou MorrisonDied on May 29, 2020 in Sandy, UT ,Born on February 12, 1935 in Murray, UT. Mary Lou Morrison passed away peacefully on May 29th at the age of 85. Her high-school sweetheart and husband of more than 65 years, George, died last July. The couple lived in Murray and Sandy for most of their lives.Mary Lou was...
