Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Donald Elwell
Jul 6, 2018
Donald J. Elwell, also lovingly known as “Don, Jean or Opa” peacefully passed on July 6, 2018 with his sweetheart by his side. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all, he will be greatly missed. He was born in Danville, Illinois on June 4, 1931 to Oscar and Marie Elwell.Don served as a Senior Crypto Operator...
Gertrude Gilbert Duncan
Jul 6, 2018
TrudyTrudy Duncan, 83, died on July 6, 2018. She was born in Butte, Montana and lived in various locations in the state until she married Edwin J. Duncan in 1954. Trudy and Ed were stationed in Santa Monica, California and Anchorage, Alaska during their military career. Ed’s post military careers took Trudy and their two children (Debra Rae and David...
Shannon Melissa Millet
Jul 5, 2018
Shannon was a student for life, always taking classes at close-by Salt Lake Community College as her physical limitations would allow. She was the first runner-up in the second Miss Wheelchair Utah competition and continued participation and promotion of Miss Wheelchair Utah for many years.She inspired a multitude of souls with her drive, attitude, passion and humor. Many who met...
F. Charles Alvey
Jul 5, 2018
F. Charles Alvey, age 75, died on 7.5.2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born on 1.23.1943 in Salt Lake City, UT to Melvin and LaVern Alvey. He married Carol Thompson Alvey on 8.18.1962. He was a highly skilled home builder and woodworker who built 1000’s of custom homes over his career. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, drag racing,...
Marvin Perea
Jul 4, 2018
On July 4, 2018 our amazing family patriarch, Marvin Perea, celebrated his holiday with his family in Heaven. He fought hard to stay here with us, but the Lord called him home. Marvin was born July 14, 1943 in Dulce, New Mexico to Presentacion and Maria Juanita Perea. He joined the US Army in 1965, married his love, Inez Gallegos...
Marlin Brewington
Jul 4, 2018
Marlin BrewingtonDecember 12, 1946 ~ July 4, 2018Marlin loved doing genealogy with the LDS Church and working at the library part-time in Evanston, WY. He was ordained to the office of High Priest in the Melchizedek Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.Marlin was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Alma and Guy and is survived...
Patsy H Furster
Jul 3, 2018
Patsy (Pat) Furster passed away July 3, 2018. She was born April 15, 1939 to Ray and Vilda Hopper in Martin Utah.Pat passed away peacefully to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family. Pat’s early childhood was spent in Soldier Summit Utah. The family then moved to Salt Lake City where she graduated from West High and...
Jean H Eastman
Jul 2, 2018
Jean H Eastman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away at home surrounded by family on July 2, 2018 at the age of 87. Born Lowes Jean Heap to Lellon & Lillian Heap on 10/2/1930 in Paragonah, Utah, she was the 7th of 9 children, (all who proceeded her in death). Jean grew up and attended school in Parowan,...
Beth Brown Johnson
Jul 2, 2018
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Beth Brown Johnson, 88 returned to her Heavenly home on, July 2, 2018. Beth was born on, April 10, 1930 to Jesse Frank and Alice Medell Brown in Ogden, Utah. She married her eternal sweetheart, John D. Johnson on December 4, 1948, their marriage was later solemnized...
Shigemasa “Gem” Osaki
Jul 2, 2018
Shigemasa “Gem” Osaki passed away on July 2, 2018. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on May 1, 1928 to Kojiro and Shigeko Nakazawa. He is survived by his wife, Tomiko, and this son, Isaac “Ike.”Gem spent his childhood in Chiba, Japan, a city outside of Tokyo, and graduated from the University of Tokyo with a Masters in Botany in...
John Craig Brand
Jul 2, 2018
Our husband, father, and papa, Craig Brand passed away on July 2, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He showed great courage and strength through many difficult years of ailing health.Craig was born on March 4, 1949, to John and Darlene Brand. He married his high school sweetheart, Sue, in 1969. Together they raised four children, Lisa, Jason, Lindsay, and...
Judy Manley
Jul 2, 2018
Our beautiful and beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, Judith Lynn Foreman, Manley, passed away July 2, 2018 surrounded by loved ones in West Jordan, Utah.She was born April 16, 1954 to Willard and Shirley Foreman in Laurium, Michigan. She was the third of four children. She married Alan K. Manley on July 31, 1989 in Lake...
Bruce Fishburn
Jul 1, 2018
Bruce H. Fishburn, Age 75 died unexpectedly on July 1, 2018 in St. George, Utah. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 28, 1943. Bruce was an avid sports fan and was especially fond of playing tennis and golf. He enjoyed supporting and attending University of Utah athletics. Bruce loved spending time with his close friends and...
Timote S Latu
Jul 1, 2018
Beloved Father, Grandfather and Uncle, Timote (Tim) Solo Latu, passed away tranquilly in his home on July 1, 2018 with his children by his side. He was born December 22, 1932 in Kolovai, Tonga to Solomone and Ana Sinauele Latu. He was the oldest son, the second of their 6 children.He attended Atele High School where he enjoyed playing rugby....
Barbara Jane Brooks
Jul 1, 2018
Barbara Jane Brooks returned to her heavenly home July 1, 2018. She will be most remembered for her ability to love unconditionally against a backdrop of lifelong challenges. Her friends and family were her cherished treasures. Barbara was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 13, 1943, to Croatian immigrant parents, and was a tomboy who played in the snow in...
Donald Halladay
Jul 1, 2018
Donald Sterling Halladay was born on June 11, 1934, the second child of Robert Sterling and Susie Ethel (Armstrong) Halladay. His childhood was, by today’s standards, idyllic. He fished, hunted, hiked, swam and played, building a lifelong love for the outdoors. He also developed a love for reading and literature which led him to a degree in English Education at...
Beverly Jean Sorensen
Jul 1, 2018
A precious daughter of our Heavenly Father returned home on July 1, 2018. Mom will be missed very much, but we find comfort in knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, our Dad.Beverly Jean Jensen Sorensen was born on May 14, 1936 to Walt and Afton Leonard. Mom was the second child in a family of six...
Michael Simkins
Jun 30, 2018
Kaysville, Utah- Michael Simkins, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend passed away after a short illness surrounded by his family on June 30, 2018. He was born in Cedar City, Utah on March 28, 1942 to Vergene and Grace Simkins. He married Shanna Rae Hunt August 24, 1965 in the Manti LDS temple. They have five children. Mike served...
Ronald W Hyde
Jun 30, 2018
Ronald W. Hyde passed away on June 30, 2018 at the age of 84. He was a strong, hardworking, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was deeply loved by all those that knew him and he will be greatly missed. Ronald was born in Soda Springs, ID and raised in Alpine, Utah. He served for a time in...
Alison Whitton Reeder
Jun 29, 2018
Alison Whitton Reeder passed away on June 29, 2018, at the age of 91 due to the effects of age and a recently discovered illness.Alison was born in Perth, Western Australia on August 7, 1926, to John Whitton and Annie Elizabeth Badelier Whitton. Alison talked with joy of her early childhood in Glen Forest, W.A., where her family lived at...
