Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Mar 15, 2017

Lynn Reed Sanders passed away March 15, 2017 in West Valley City, UT.  He was the oldest of three children born to C. Reed Sanders and Ila Jean Sanders.He is survived by his wife, Elke, five children, David (Joel), Mark (Sarah), Scott (Lisa), Angela Brinkerhoff (Blake), Kristin LaBruzza (Aaron); ten grandchildren, Whitney, Patrick, Jonah (Katie), Olivia, Lexi, Ethan, Isabella, Ember,...

Mar 15, 2017

Preceeded in death by her husband, parents, brother Allan and Sister LauraJo and son: Ronnie. Survived by brothers Merril (Sandy), Paul (Barbara) and Sister-in-Law Jean. Children: Robert (Diane), Raeann (LaMar), Ronalyn (Ralph), Rosemari (Brian), and Robyn. With 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews on both the Burgess and Hansen sides of the family.A viewing will be...

Mar 14, 2017

At almost 100 years old, Vernon Jones passed away peacefully while relaxing after dinner in his big easy chair just eleven days before his birthday. Everyone, especially Vernon, was looking forward to this big milestone.

Vernon was born in Ogden, Utah to Irving W. and Emma Anderson Jones.  He earned his associate degree from Weber College and...

Mar 14, 2017

Our much-loved daughter, sister, and aunt passed away on March 14, 2017. Gayle was born on January 28, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold and Maylene Cummings Waldhouse. After graduating from Cottonwood High School, she married James Kefauver. They resided in the Salt Lake area and later divorced. Gayle loved nature, the outdoors and wildlife, going to the...

Mar 14, 2017

Our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Nick R. Hauert, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Murray, Utah.Nick was born on July 23, 1925 in Solothurn, Switzerland to Alfred Niklaus and Hedwig Angelique Alexandrine Hauert-Landis. Nick grew up with his older brother Kurt, and younger brothers Max, and Herbert in Basel, Switzerland.He completed Swiss primary and...

Mar 13, 2017

Ann Elizabeth Gibby Meadows died March 13, 2017 after a courageous battle with breast cancer in Salt Lake City, UT at the age of 76.

Ann is survived by her husband, Jacob Kyle Meadows; children, Anthony Hugh Meadows and Lee Travis Meadows both of Salt Lake City; siblings, Daniel Holland and Lela Holland Barber. Ann is preceded...

Mar 13, 2017

Lynn Detton Sheffield, Sr. of Draper, Utah passed away on March 13, 2017.  Lynn was born, January 6, 1934 to Noble Wilbur and Elva Hortense Detton Sheffield in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Lynn was blessed with a creative mind and entrepreneurial spirit.  From a young age he enjoyed wood-working.  During his high school years, his teacher, George Hess recognized his...

Mar 13, 2017

Ila Joan Diamond, 75, passed away on March 13, 2017 at her special winter home in San Tan Valley Arizona. She was born on February 21, 1942 in Pampa, Texas the daughter of Marcella Campbell and William Pendleton. She married the love of her life Steven R. Diamond on December 28, 1967. They recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary. She loved...

Mar 13, 2017

Our beloved Ramona Ortez, 92, passed away on Mar. 13, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Hesperia, California on Feb. 28, 1925 the daughter of Isabel and Teresa Portillo. She married Andy Ortez and together had 12 children.She was a teacher’s aide at Kearns Jr. High and worked many years at K-Mart, but was most...

Mar 12, 2017

Laurin Peterson (Pete to those who knew him best), celebrated his 80th birthday being reunited with his beloved wife Maxine who preceded him in death 51 days earlier. You see, it was her birthday too and they always spent their birthday together.He was born March 12, 1937 to Norma and Clarence Peterson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pete and Maxine...

Mar 12, 2017

Kenneth L. Allred lived with a zest for life that was unrivaled.  He brought a smile to all he spoke with not because they particularly agreed with or liked what he said but because he genuinely cared and made you feel like you were the most important person in the world and to him you are.  He peacefully left on...

Mar 11, 2017

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Donna Cochran Talabock passed away on March 11, 2017 in Idaho Falls, ID following a battle with cancer.  Funeral arrangements are being provided by Holbrook Mortuary.  Funeral service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Park Stake...

Mar 11, 2017

JoAnne Sheffield Ingram, the high school sweetheart of Clyde Haze Ingram, returned to her Heavenly Father March 11, 2017 due to cancer. She was born in Logan, Utah on May 24, 1934 to Delone Bodrero and Irvine Sheffield.

JoAnne and Clyde met their Junior year at South High School and were married for time and all eternity...

Mar 11, 2017

Gerald Leroy Jensen, 85, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1931 the son of Alvin and Edith Slater Jensen.He was an avid Nascar fan and fisherman. He loved going to Wendover, spending time with his children, dogs and drinking his coffee at the pool hall.He is survived by his sons Kim...

Mar 11, 2017

Bruce Sigurd (Sigert) Karinen passed away on March 11, 2017 due to heart failure.  Bruce was born on September 27, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Marie Koskela and Sigurd Karinen.  He graduated from Cooley High School in 1951 and Michigan Technological University in 1955 with a degree in Geological Engineering.  He married Beverly Blackham on May 18, 1964.Bruce...

Mar 10, 2017

Beverly Cleone Butterworth Glade, the 11th and last child born to William Levi Butterworth and Eliza Ellen Howick in Salt Lake County April 16, 1924 passed away on March 10, 2017 in her East Mill Creek home after a valiant struggle with heart failure and age. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vern, and a...

Mar 10, 2017

Harriet Isabel Wirgau Dodge passed away peacefully in her home on March 10, 2017. She was born in Rogers City, Michigan to Theodore Wirgau and Harriet Ostrander Wirgau on July 22, 1937.

Harriet is survived by her sons, Raymond Dodge (Jacque), Paul Dodge (Jenn), Jeff Dodge; daughter, Susan Porzondek (Marty); and her grandson, DeMarco Cowdell, who was...

Mar 10, 2017

Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather; Gary H. Reid passed away March 10, 2017 at home with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife Alana; sons, Mathew and Thomas; sister, Shirley; sister in law, Karen; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  His preceded in death by parents, George and Charlene;...

Mar 10, 2017

Born June 11, 1925; Son of Walter Heber Bowler and Alverta Adella Nuttall.  Married Grace Bair May 15, 1946 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017. Preceded in death by his mother and father; sisters Wanda, Marjean, and Maxine. Survived by his wife Grace; and brother Richard; children, Larry, Christine, David, Kevin, Mark; 16 grandchildren,...

Mar 10, 2017

Evan Glen Chesley, AKA Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, or just friend, started his new journey on March 10th, 2017, returning to his Heavenly father, and his beloved wife.Evan was born on January 10th 1923 in Gridley California. He grew up in Salt Lake City, and after graduating from West High, he enlisted in the Army to serve his country...