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

Jun 10, 2016

Our cherished father, grandpa, and brother died in his sleep in the early hours of June 10, 2016. Bill was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 10, 1928 to James Edgar Garrison and Grace Hart Baggerly. He was the second of six children. Bill spent his childhood on farms in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa where he hoed corn, tended gardens,...

Jun 9, 2016

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Our beloved Karl-Heinz LeRoy Siegfried Schulz born September 24, 1937 in Chemitz, Germany to Alfred and Hildegard Schulz, passed away June 9, 2016 peacefully in his home with his beautiful wife and eternal companion Ruth Ann by his side.

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Jun 9, 2016

Brook Ann Knudson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 9th, 2016.

She was born January 28, 1971 in Hayward, California to Richard C. Knudson and Bonnie Thometz Knudson.  As a child, she was kind, energetic, friendly, and loving.  She quickly made friends with all that she met.  She became a baton twirler in school,...

Jun 9, 2016

Our beloved Sofia Araceli Vasquez, 17, returned home to the loving arms of her heavenly father on June 9th, 2016.Sofia was born February 7, 1999 in Bountiful, Utah. She is the 3rd of seven children born to Carlos Adolfo Vasquez Jr and Lucy Jane Tua’one Vasquez.Sofia was full of life and brought joy to everyone that she encountered. She is...

Jun 8, 2016

Delbert Lavar Yates, 84, son of Charles Harris Yates and Mamie Marie Hammond, returned to his loving Heavenly Father June 8, 2016.Delbert was born July 21, 1931 in Lake Point, Utah. He was raised in Lake Point as the second to youngest of 8 siblings. When he was 22, Delbert joined the US Air Force with a close friend, serving...

Jun 7, 2016

Our beautiful mother, wife, and sister passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 7, 2016. In 1976 Amy married the love of her life Kent Nguyen. Her passion was cooking and sharing time with her family. She is survived by her husband Kent, sons David (Peggy, children Jordan, Ashton and Janessa on the way), Anthony (Hanh, children Savanna and...

Jun 6, 2016

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Carol Cox Crane passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 6, 2016 in her home in Salt Lake City.  She was born November 13, 1925 in Manti, Utah to Edward P. and Ruby Dyreng Cox.  She attended schools in Manti,...

Jun 6, 2016

Dorothy Wiley Jonas, 90, passed away on June 6, 2016, of pancreatic cancer in Salt Lake City, Utah.She was born in Covington, Georgia on December 22, 1925 to James William Wiley and Nezzie Merle Prickett. She graduated from Mansfield High School, Mansfield Georgia in June 1942. She attended Southern Business College several years later. Dorothy married Vaughn Thompson Jonas on ...

Jun 6, 2016

Phyllis H. Wright, age 99, died on June 6, 2016 in Murray, Utah. She was born on February 15, 1917, in Provo, Utah to Clarence Curtis Hadlock and Sarah Florence Drinkwater. She married Peter L. Wright on June 30, 1939. Phyllis was an avid china painter and enjoyed quilting.She is survived by her two daughters, and many other loving family...

Jun 5, 2016

Ronald T. Wood aka R.T. aka The Ronster aka Gramps, passed away peacefully on 5 June 2016.  He was 85 years old.  In his early years, Ron was involved in land use and municipal development planning as a contractor and surveyor and later envisaged and helped develop the use of ariel photographic imaging technology to aid in land use...

Jun 5, 2016

Elsmer George Kern, age 99, died on June 5, 2016 in Winchester, Virginia. He was born April 19, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri to George Gottlieb Kern and Wilhelmina Louise Bartelt. He married Wilma Smith on August 16, 1946.Elsmer was the Missouri State Champion for the mile run in high school. He served in the Navy in WWII in the...

Jun 5, 2016

Jan Olsen Morris our Beloved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, sister, wife and best friend. Our beloved mother lost her battle with cancer. Jan is survived by her brother and his wife Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Olsen, along with her children Russ Fullmer, Todd Fullmer, Teri Hansen and Nicole Davis along with their families and Lester John Morris. Jan was always...

Jun 5, 2016

Dorothy Bills Thorpe, age 91, passed away by natural causes on Sunday, June 5, 2016.She was born in Riverton and grew up in Midvale. The daughter of great pioneer heritage, Dorothy was always willing to tell about her varied life experiences. She had her formative years during the great depression and was able to relate the many lessons learned during...

Jun 4, 2016

Jim Samuelson, age 80, passed away peacefully at home in South Jordan UT. He was born in SLC, UT to Emil James Samuelson Sr. and Violet Marie Benson. He married the love of his life, Kay Lynn Fredrickson on June 1, 1956. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 27, 1962. His greatest joy was...

Jun 4, 2016

David Thomas Holford“Our Hero”David Thomas Holford peacefully passed away on June 4, 2016 at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife Lori Holford, their children John Holford (Kelly Holford), Rebecca Larsson (Stephen Larsson), and his grandson Camden Larsson. Preceded in death by his father and mother Ralph and Janet Holford.David was born in Salt Lake City, Utah...

Jun 4, 2016

Beloved husband, dad and grandpa, Darr William Greenwood passed away peacefully on June 4, 2016. Darr was born March 11, 1927. He married Lory (Laura) Arellano on March 9, 1949.He is survived by: daughters, Rayona Peck and Peggy Lawry-Tamargo; 5 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 13, 2016,...

Jun 3, 2016

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We celebrate the life and example of Elizabeth May Taylor Morgan, loving wife, mother, amazing grandmother and great-grandmother. Born November 28, 1920 to Louise May Cromar and Franklin David Taylor. Graduated from this life June 3, 2016 at the age of 95....

Jun 3, 2016

Kathryn/Kathy/Kate Lambson, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away June 3, 2016 following many years of illness.Kathy was born April 6, 1964, in Salt Lake City to Fount and LaVee (Kitty) Roberts Lambson. She grew up in Kearns, where she participated in Girl Scouts and the American Legion Junior Auxiliary. She graduated from Kearns High, where she sang...

Jun 2, 2016

Tracy Ann Moore is one of God’s special angels in heaven now and free from pain. She was born April 27, 1963 to Edwin R. and Mary T. Moore. Tracy had many struggles throughout her life but was happy and loved deeply by her parents and her brother, Craig. Tracy passed away June 2, 2016 in the Woodland Park Care...

Jun 2, 2016

Bonnie passed away surrounded by family and loved ones, June 2, 2016. Born to E. LaVar and M. Rena Peterson Sackett in Salt Lake City.She married her sweetheart, Newell “Johnz”, June 14, 1963 (he preceded her in death). She was a loving wife, mother and grandma.Mom worked a variety of jobs, but her favorite of all was that of a...