Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Emily Ann Welch Kellett
Jun 9, 2018
Emily was born on Feb 27, 1950 in Cedar City. It to Edward B and Phyllis G Welch. She graduated from Kearns High class of 1968. She served in the US Army and Utah National Guard.She is survived by husband Warren Cooks; her son Kristoffer Kellett (Tracy), 2 grandsons , Teegan and Kodiak, 3 nieces and 4 nephews, several grand...
Georgia “Veloy” Cloward Thomas
Jun 8, 2018
Veloy was born to Byron P. Cloward and Edith Lundell Cloward on February 22nd, 1929 in Benjamin, Utah.Veloy married Dean Eldton Thomas on June 25th, 1947 in the Manti Utah Temple. She was a loving wife mother, aunt, sister, grandma and great-grandma. She had four brothers, Dean (Cres), Melvin “Pete” (Anna) Stanley (Connie), and Ray (Jetta).Dean and Veloy were married...
Marilyn Steffensen Ross
Jun 8, 2018
Marilyn Steffensen Ross 88 passed away in Cottonwood Heights, June 8, 2018. She was born November 22, 1929 in South Cottonwood. Her parents were Louis Christian and Claire Marie Walter Steffensen.She grew up in Holladay and Boulder, Utah. She attended Holladay and Boulder Elementary Schools, Boulder and Olympus Junior High Schools and graduated from Grant High School. She also attended...
John Albert Spiker
Jun 7, 2018
John Albert Spiker passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018. He was born in Hollywood, California on January 22, 1930 to Louise Walsh and John Eldredge Spiker.
John went to Wasatch and East High Schools and graduated from the University of Utah, where is parents also graduated. He was an accountant for Spiker Tile.
John...
Dr. Grace Zuckerman
Jun 7, 2018
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, counselor and friend, Dr. Grace Zuckerman of Holladay, Utah.She was born in Manhattan, NY, to Dora Karp and Benjamin Fiering on October 15, 1931 and had five children; Lynn, Barbara, Steven, Susan and Richard, and four grandchildren; Ben, Sean KateLynn and Thomas.Grace devoted her professional...
Norma Irene (Christiansen) Crawford
Jun 6, 2018
Norma Irene Crawford, 95, passed peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2018. She was born November 23, 1922 in Ephraim, Utah to Axel and Mathilda Seim Christiansen. She is survived by a daughter, Judy, and sons Robin (Kelly), Kevan (Joyce), and Timothy, as well as grandsons Justin (Amber) and Christopher (Andrena), and great grandsons Leif and Chase. She is preceded...
Larae Linnell Simmons
Jun 6, 2018
LaRae Linnell Simmons was reunited with her son, Derek Ray Shaw, on June 6, 2018 at the age of 66. She was an eccentric, strong willed and dedicated woman. Her sense of humor was infectious, fun and unique. She always carried herself with class and love for the people that meant the most to her. She was a sister, aunt,...
James Paul Rice
Jun 6, 2018
Happy Birthday Dad!!!!On a beautiful summer afternoon, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, after suffering for several years with Dementia, James Paul Rice broke his earthly mortal bonds and graduated into eternity peacefully and lovingly while in the arms of his devoted son and Caretaker Extraordinaire, Ron Rice and also his dear loving friend Linda Ptaschinski.Jim was born to humble beginnings in...
Venna M. Rasmussen Matsu
Jun 5, 2018
On the morning of June 5, 2018 Venna M. Rasmussen Matsu returned home to her Father in Heaven, concluding a very long, challenging, and adventurous life. She had a deeply longed-for reunion with her beloved Boyson, her daughter Kirsten, her parents, grandparents, and many friends.Venna was born in rural Utah, and raised by self-sacrificing parents during The Great Depression. Rising...
Nelly Gepkens
Jun 5, 2018
Petronella Henricka Cornelia Crooymans Gepkens left this world to be with loved ones on the otherside of the veil on June 5, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1931 to Johannes and Catherina Dankers Crooymans in Waalre, NB. The Netherlands.She married Bernardus (Ben) Johannes Gepkens on June 6, 1953. They immigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in September 1958....
Ursel B. Roundy
Jun 4, 2018
Ursel Brough Roundy, 96, passed away, Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home in Midvale, Utah. She was born on the second of February, 1922 in Lyman, Wyoming, the seventh of eleven children born to Thomas James and Julia F. Slagowski Brough.Ursel enjoyed reading, traveling with her sisters, crocheting, and spending time with Don at their cabin in Panguitch. She...
Merlin Oakey Baker
Jun 4, 2018
Merlin Oakey Baker, 86, passed away on June 4, 2018 of natural causes. He was born May 26, 1932 in Grant, Idaho to Harold Ray and Mary Donnetta Lewis Baker. Merlin met his sweetheart, Marian Johnson, during his senior year of high school. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 20, 1952. Marian passed away on May...
Marjorie Jean Keyte Newren
Jun 3, 2018
Marjorie Jean Keyte Newren passed away June 3, 2018. She was born on July 2, 1928 to Lauren and Erma Keyte in Nephi, Utah.Marge always said that some of her fondest memories were on the ranch in Mona, Utah. It was her heaven on earth. Lauren and Erma moved to the ranch when they married and lived there with Grandma...
Elizabeth Genevieve Savitch Maguire Foley
Jun 2, 2018
Elizabeth Genevieve Savitch Armstrong Maguire Foley. Elizabeth died in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 2 with her daughter at her side after a wretched, ugly, evil, heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer's that robbed Liz of memories, the ability to communicate and her amazing intelligence.
Liz was born in Paris, France in 1926 and was a young woman...
Timothy George Stumpp
Jun 2, 2018
Timothy George Stumpp passed away surrounded by his children and puppies on June 2, 2018 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born August 16, 1960 in Afton, Wyoming to Dick William Stumpp and Bonnie June Davis Stumpp.Tim enjoyed growing up on the farms in Star Valley, Wyoming. He played football, wrestled and graduated from Star Valley...
James G Day
Jun 2, 2018
James G. Day, age 77 passed away on June 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 24, 1940 to Dyer and Flora Shannon Day. He married the love of his life, Mary Louise Day on May 20, 1961. He is survived by his wife, daughters Louise (Mark) Largo SLC, Lisa (Robert) Arnold WVC, son Jimmy...
William Lee Knecht
Jun 1, 2018
Bill passed away peacefully June 1, 2018. He was born in Newark, NJ, 8 July 1928, to Ora Knowlton Lee and William Peter Knecht. As first-born he had the great pleasure of sharing in the growing up of sisters, Jean Knecht Eldredge, Gretchen Knecht Clark and brother Peter Anthony Knecht. Among Bill's hobbies (which included carpentry, reading, photography, gardening,...
Carol Gay Warr Schofield
Jun 1, 2018
Carol Gay Warr Schofield passed away on June 1, 2018. Carol was born on May 12, 1931 in Oakley, Idaho to Kenneth and Rowena Warr. She was the fourth of seven children. She grew up in Oakley, where she graduated from Oakley High School as co-valedictorian.
Education was very important to Carol. She earned a bachelor's degree...
James Hewitt
Jun 1, 2018
Jim was 81 years old when he passed June 1st from complications of pneumonia. He was born in 1936 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Hattie Cook Hewitt and Frank Hewitt. He is survived by his wife Joyce M. Peck Hewitt of 64 years and their five children: James L. (Debbie), Janice K. Hansen (Randy), Carol Sutherland (Todd Peck), Kevin L....
Eleanor Louise Hall Sanders
Jun 1, 2018
Eleanor Louise Hall Sanders passed away on June 1st in the arms of her granddaughter, Melissa Louise Sanders, due to complications from a stroke, heart disease, and other ailments.The memorial service followed by the burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Memorial Mountain View: 3115 Bengal Blvd (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights, UT. A viewing...
