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

Nov 14, 2016

“Gone Too Soon”Jessika Hollie Pedersen, 16, died on November 14, 2016 in Murray, Utah. Born January 9, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hollie Jan Kidd Pedersen and Joel Pedersen. Jessika has many friends, a sweet spirit, and she brought a smile to your face.Jessika was very artistic, like both of her parents. She received an Award of Merit...

Nov 14, 2016

Betty Lorraine Crump (Young) Farrell, age 88, died on November 14, 2016, in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on September 24, 1928 in Goshen, Utah to James and Klea Sargent Crump. Betty was raised in Payson and later moved to Salt Lake City. She married Donald Young in 1956 and had 2 wonderful daughters. They later divorced and...

Nov 13, 2016

Stewart, age 69, passed away 4 days before his 69th birthday at Canyon Rim Care Center where he made his home for the last 13 years.  He was attended by his son Landon Wilson and Landon's wife Marsha.  Stewart married Maria Wilson, June 17, 1972.  That union produced two sons, Stewart, Jr. and Landon Wilson and a stepdaughter Elaine...

Nov 12, 2016

David F. Dautel passed away Nov 12, due to complications related to Pneumonia and heart failure. Dave was born in SLC UT on Oct 24, 1946. Dave was an avid reader and was always reading anything science related. Dave was also very skilled at anything electrical. He built his own full size console television before he was 20.Dave married Diane...

Nov 10, 2016

Shirley passed away peacefully November 10, 2016 from complications from a fall in September surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her 4 children:  Karen (Chris) Pedersen, Dave (Alyce), Marty, and Sherm (Candy).  She is also survived by seven grandchildren:  Jennifer (Joel), Kathy (Cyrus), Carrie (Colt), Wesley, Forrest, Dio, Nari, three great granddaughters, Lucy, Leah &...

Nov 9, 2016

Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and loyal friend passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on November 9, 2016. He returned home into the loving arms of his Savior after his ongoing battle with Lewy Body Dementia. During his fight he stayed a gentle warrior; so patient and kind. He greatly appreciated every small thing that...

Nov 9, 2016

Paul Leon MechamJuly 19, 1970 – Nov 9, 2016Our handsome, loving son, brother, father, passed away from injuries sustained in a Pedestrian- Automobile accident.While growing up Paul acquired the name “Pauly” from his brothers.  He attended Kearns High where he later received his GED.   Paul worked as a baker at Curtell’s Bakery for several years.  Items he collected were Baseball...

Nov 8, 2016

Ralph Keith Newbold passed away of natural causes on November 8, 2016. He was born on January 1, 1941 to Joseph and Vuelta Newbold in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served a faithful mission LDS mission and then served in the U.S. Army. He was sealed to his sweetheart Maurine Birkeland on September 22, 1978 in the Salt Lake Temple....

Nov 8, 2016

Elaine Stilson Williams (age 69) passed away November 8, 2016 from complications arising from pneumonia. She was the only daughter of five children born to Fred and Loa Stilson. Born in Price, UT she grew up in Orangeville, UT and came to Salt Lake City around the age of 20. She met and married Elwin Clair Williams, who preceded her...

Nov 8, 2016

Rae Dean Christensen, 80, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on November 14, 1935 in Pocatello, Idaho to Carl Roberts and Florence Winn Roberts. She married Ray Christensen on September 10, 1964 and they were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on April 14,...

Nov 7, 2016

Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Born in the island of Tonga, Peni immigrated from his homeland to the United States in search of a brighter future for his posterity. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was always willing to serve with a full heart and a smile. Everywhere he...

Nov 7, 2016

Mary Lynne Hardy passed away Thursday, November 17th at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born April 6, 1947 to Albert & Blanche Love. Lynne has spent the past several years struggling with diabetes. Lynne is survived by her 3 children; Kirstin (Todd) Hainsworth, Kima Hardy, and Jim (Kristin) Hardy. 6 grandchildren, and 1...

Nov 7, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loved one, Carole Ann Groves. After gracing us with her presence for 74 years Carole returned to her heavenly home the morning of November 7, 2016.  As with all great women Carole leaves behind a number of individuals who will miss her dearly.  She is survived by her...

Nov 6, 2016

George W. Lange Jr.1932-2016George William Lange Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 21, 1932 in Elizabeth, Colorado to George William Lange Sr. and Eugenie Cazin. The family later moved to Arvada Co, where he attended Arvada High School when he was called to duty and immediately joined the National...

Nov 6, 2016

Our beautiful, classy and unconditionally-loving mom and grandma, Mary Louise Hooper Goates went to heaven on November 6, 2016. We all truly wished she could have lived forever.  She was such an inspiration and a reassuring and loving presence in all of our lives. She was our rock, a matriarch who accomplished much, yet made it all look easy with...

Nov 6, 2016

Faye K. Knowlden passed away peacefully in her home in Murray Utah on November 6, 2016, surrounded by those who loved her.Faye was born on January 22, 1921 in Moab, Utah. She was the second child to Charles and LaRhea Lance.Faye enjoyed a full and happy life. She was married to Ron Knittel for 18 years and she worked for...

Nov 5, 2016

Doris Mae Wainwright died peacefully on November 5, 2016 in Murray Utah at her daughter’s home. She was born February 9, 1918 in Elmira, New York to Hugh Wilson Baird Good and Martha Ellen Porter Good. Doris graduated from Elmira’s Southside High School in 1936. In 1939, she married the love of her life, Carl Wainwright. During WW11, while Carl...

Nov 4, 2016

Robert Andrew Erickson passed away on Nov 4, 2016 in Salt Lake City at the age of 95. Bob was born in June of 1921 to Evan and Vera Erickson in Ephraim, Utah. He graduated from Snow College with an Associate's Degree and many awards for achievements in sports, including the State Championship for the Javelin Throw.

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Nov 4, 2016

Wayne Albert Omer, 94, of Holladay UT, passed away peacefully November 4, 2016, of natural causes incident to old age.  He was born in Holladay November 30, 1921, to A. Gideon and Leona Sutherland Omer, the third of nine children.  Wayne’s life was deeply rooted in his ancestry and in Holladay.  He grew up in close association with grandparents and...

Nov 4, 2016

Hunter, our handsome, loving son, grandson and brother passed away November 4, 2016. Hunter was born on April 24, 1999 in Salt Lake City to Heather Saltas Hayes and Michael Hayes. He was blessed to have had a special bond with his Yiayia and Papou, Karen and Stanley Saltas, who helped shape him into the young man he became.Hunter loved...