Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Stephen Peterson, Sr.
Aug 17, 2015
Stephen LeGrand Peterson was born in Salina, Utah on Feb 7, 1934; he passed away in the loving home of his daughter on August 17, 2015. He graduated from Brigham Young University as well as studying art in San Francisco. While studying at BYU he met the love of his life, his “bride” as he would refer to her for...
Ernest (Ted) Ajax, M.D.
Aug 16, 2015
Ernest Theodore Ajax, M.D. (Ted) passed away on August 16, 2015 at age 88. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gwen, and his children, Ted J., M.D., Katherine, Wendy, and Todd, M.D. and their spouses and eight grandchildren.Ted and Gwen enjoyed traveling to many places. They took pride in the accomplishments of their children and grandchildren. Services...
Nancy “Jerry” Allred
Aug 16, 2015
Jerry passed at home with her husband and a daughter by her side. Jerry was born to Monroe O. Busenbark and Madge Prince Gardner in Spanish Fork, 9/8/1936. Jerry married James Milton Allred, 12/29/1953, in Tooele. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1955. Jerry leaves behind her husband, Milton, and 4 children, Tracy Raber (Terry), Nancy Alvey (Byron), James...
William Giamboni
Aug 16, 2015
William Louis Giamboni passed away at age 77 on August 16, 2015 after battling heart disease. He was such a strong, loving, and caring father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served in the Air Force from 1955-1959. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, horse races, Nascar, wrestling and watching western shows. Survived by his children Annette and Carl. Preceded in death...
Donald Erickson
Aug 15, 2015
Donald Albert Erickson (Maddog) passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2015. Born February 4, 1945 in Litchfield, MN to Albert and Mabel Erickson (Oslund) he was one of four children.Married Nancy Twedt in 1964 they had two children; Steven Donald Erickson and Amy Marie Erickson. Married Sheila Carlson in 1986 and became the stepfather to Jesse Goodrich.He...
Calleene Murdock
Aug 15, 2015
As my fun filled life comes to an end, I’m surrounded by my loved ones and we want to say thanks for being there for us. Calleene was the greatest wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend anyone has ever had. Her journey began on February 17, 1954. Her proud parents were Thomas and Laverne Ryan. She married Rick Murdock on...
Marvin Mears
Aug 15, 2015
Marvin Mears, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away on August 15, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 14, 1935 to Harry Edward Mears and Vera Irene Jamison, both deceased. Marvin married Jeri L. Stewart in 1952. She preceded him in death in 1986. Marvin was also...
Lewis Davis
Aug 14, 2015
Lewis passed away August 14, 2015. He was born August 8, 1958 to George and Judy Davis. Married to Geneinne in 1979. Proud father to Angie and Ryan (Shawnee) and his angel granddaughter, Sophia. Brother to Robert (Carla), David, and Randy (Regina). Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 19th, 12:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 So. Redwood Rd....
Raymond Benally
Aug 14, 2015
Raymond Daniel Benally left us August 14, 2015 in a tragic automobile accident. He leaves behind two children, Brandon and Sophie. He was born on November 14, 1981. He had a louder than life personality. Raymond found his joys in this life in the Miami Dolphins, music, and his Native American culture. He dearly loved his Grandma Sophie and his...
John Walter Anderson, Jr.
Aug 13, 2015
John Walter Anderson, Jr., our loving father, "Papa," and great-grandfather, passed away shortly before his 90th birthday, surrounded by his family. He was joyfully reunited with the love of his life, his wife, Lois, and our loving mother, who passed away last December. We will greatly miss our dad's wisdom, quick witted sense of humor, and unconditional Christ-like love....
Frances Kempton
Aug 13, 2015
Frances Kathryn Naylor KemptonWas born in 1939 to Joseph and Christella Naylor. She was the second of 5 children. She passed away on August 13, 2015 surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren.Her deep testimony of Our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ never wavered. Her love of His gospel, joy in her family, and ancestry, has always been among...
Jennifer Peterson
Aug 12, 2015
Jennifer Dorothy Lindgren Peterson, of Cottonwood Heights, Utah returned to her Heavenly Father on August 12, after a 20 year battle with breast cancer.She was born in 1958 to Eugene and Dorothy Lindgren in Spokane, Washington. Jenny grew up in Edmonds, Washington and was very involved with music, ballet and her church throughout these years. She received one of the...
Stephen Cannon Ward
Aug 11, 2015
Stephen Cannon Ward, age 75, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in his home. The day before was spent with his entire family celebrating a grandson's 17th birthday.
Steve was born on September 25, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Quayle and Grace Cannon Ward.
Steve served an LDS mission in Scotland and graduated...
Connie Thaller
Aug 11, 2015
Connie Larine Bauer Thaller”A true lady with style and grace”1943 – 2015Our beloved, loving, feisty, redheaded mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Connie Thaller passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11th, 2015.Connie was born on March 9th, 1943 to Edwin (Bud) and Ethel Watson Bauer in Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended East High school and married her...
Curtis Torgersen
Aug 11, 2015
Curtis M. Torgersen (86) passed away quietly after a short illness. He was the son of Ralph and Hilda Torgersen and was raised in Salt Lake City. After graduating high school, Curt enlisted in the navy and served his duty in Kodiak, Alaska. Upon his return, he attended the University of Utah where he received his degree in pharmacology. Curt...
Margie Killian
Aug 10, 2015
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt returned to her Heavenly Father peacefully at home on August 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. Margie was born on September 22, 1931 to Henry Richard Miller and Sadie Magdaline Murri in St. Anthony, Idaho.Most of her childhood was spent growing up in St. Anthony. In 1948 she graduated from South Fremont...
Gregory Williams
Aug 10, 2015
Greg passed away on the morning of August 10, 2015 at the age of 62 with his loving wife Leslie by his side. He bravely fought pancreatic cancer.Greg was born June 22, 1953 in Williams, Arizona. As a young boy he developed a passion for horses and roping and excelled in every rodeo he entered. He attended high school at...
Edwin Kennedy
Aug 10, 2015
Edwin John Kennedy, 83, passed away Monday morning with his wife by his side. Born February 6, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to John Donald Kennedy and Elizabeth M. Moore, Ed graduated from South High School in 1952, setting records in track and field. After graduation, Ed served an LDS mission to Texas-Louisiana from 1952 to 1954. Upon return he...
Kent Richard Carpenter
Aug 9, 2015
Kent R. Carpenter, 73, of Provo, Utah, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015.
Born to the late Paul J. Carpenter and Dorothy Prince Carpenter, May 20, 1942 in Cedar City, UT, Kent grew up between Orderville, UT, Twin Falls, ID and the Sugar House area in SLC. Kent loved Twin Falls and often told of his adventures...
Betty Jean Bergman
Aug 9, 2015
On August 24, 1925 two beautiful baby girls were born to Clyde Abraham Cottle and Neta Webster Cottle in Rexburg, Idaho. Donna Lou lived only six hours and Betty Jean grew to adulthood. Betty Jean Cottle Bergman passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2015.
Betty attended the local high school in Rexburg, and then went...
