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

Mar 6, 2015

Dora Wilson Hendrickson “Great Grandmother and Mom” Born in Sunnyside, Utah on 5/27/1921 to James and Kate Hatter Wilson. One of 15 siblings, only 3 left. Married Orville Henry Hendrickson on 4/14/1941 (he passed away 2/20/1974). Mom had 12 children: Orville (Gay-D), Ruth Arlene Gordon, Vernon-DDolores “Troy” (Herb) Roberts, Karen (James) Peterson, Juanita-D (Tom-D) Finlayson, Woody (Linda), Gayle (Steve) Johnson,...

Mar 5, 2015

Michael William Higman, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his home in Park City, Utah.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1975, Michael spent his early years in Prairie Village, Kansas. In 1984 he moved with his parents and sister to Park City.

Michael...

Mar 3, 2015

Lisa Bigelow1961 – 2015 Lisa Conner Bigelow: daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend – passed away March 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born October 5, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lisa was a Christ-like example of service to those around her and was a strong member of the...

Mar 3, 2015

Estela Hernandez has joined our father in heaven on March 3, 2015 at the age of 77. Estela was born on April 1, 1937 to her lovely parents Adan & Matilde. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fidencio Silva, Estela & Fidencio had four beautiful children: Sayra (Roberto) Flores, Walter (Maritza) Silva, Carlos Silva, and Patricia (Hugo) Morales.Eleven wonderful...

Mar 2, 2015

Our awesome husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away March 2, 2015. Robert was born on March 21, 1930, In Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of six brothers. His life centered around service to his church, family and friends. He had a smile for everyone and a story to go with it. He loved serving in...

Mar 1, 2015

Eva Jean Brown Roach Dutson Casper, beloved mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015, at home. During the last two and a half weeks of her life, she was continually surrounded by family and friends. We had the good fortune of celebrating her 88th birthday on Feb 19th, 2015, together.

Jean...

Mar 1, 2015

Deborah Jo Naylor Smith passed away March 1, 2015 at the age of 61 in the presence of family, following a long battle from the effects of a stroke. She was a loving, kind, patient wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life.

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Mar 1, 2015

Devoted father, grandfather and friend returned to his Heavenly Father on March 1st, 2015 to be reunited with his sweetheart of 63 years. He was born in Kanab, Utah on January 22, 1933. Son of David Edgar and Ione Shaw Pugh. He was the second child of four children. He married the love of his life Bonnie Louise Sears on...

Feb 28, 2015

Grandpa Don has gone to have conversations at the breakfast table with loved ones that have already moved on.  He died peacefully at his home. One of his real talents was to just listen to people. He had many friends that had no one else to talk to, but Grandpa Don made the time. Don was born in Palmyra,...

Feb 28, 2015

Cherie Joy Nielsen passed away on February 28, 2015. She was born September 28, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Thomas Grant Nielsen. Cherie loved to be called “Grandma” by all. She loved camping and enjoyed the company of her family and animals. She was the life of the party, and there was never a dull moment being...

Feb 28, 2015

Kenna Strange was born in Hyde Park, UT to Lester and Tessie Cook Morse. She married Bob Strange. on October 10, 1950. She lived for her family. Survived by her children, Nancy (Pat) Warner, Marie (Sterling) Shosted, Robert; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and brother, Gerald. Preceded in death by her husband; daughters, Brenda and Betty; 2 brothers and 6 sisters....

Feb 27, 2015

Dorian LaVell Carter returned to his Father in Heaven February 27, 2015. Dode, as his friends and family knew him was a loving father, doting grandfather; kind brother and devoted friend. He was loved by those who knew him best.Dorian was born June 16, 1937 in Shelby, Mt. to John and Mildred Carter. He served in the Northern States Mission....

Feb 26, 2015

Gilbert Woodrow Scharffs died at home from age-related causes on February 26, 2015, a few months shy of his 85th birthday, after a magnificent life filled with faith, love and service to others.

Gil was born on June 27, 1930, the eldest child of Fritz Carl and Gertrude Louise Barth Scharffs, who had each emigrated from Germany...

Feb 26, 2015

Died on February 26, 2015, in Midvale Utah, at age 58. She was born on June 11, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Marlene Fife and Jay Madsen.She married the love of her life Randy Frank Larson 40 years ago on November 22, 1974. They enjoyed so many fun years together and were blessed with 2 beautiful children and...

Feb 26, 2015

SOUTH OGDEN- Betty Jean Harmon, 77, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 surrounded by all her surviving children, grandchildren and very dear friend, Carolyn Pratt. She was born November 27, 1937 in Laketown, Utah, daughter of Denning L. Smith and Verona E. Webb Smith. She was raised in Washington Terrace, Utah with her two brothers; Leroy and Weldon Smith. On...

Feb 26, 2015

Jane Levis Sauerbier Dawson, beloved mother and grandmother, quietly passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born and raised in Virginia City, Montana and was the third of five children born to Karl and Eva Sauerbier. She graduated from Virginia City High School and Butte Business School. She worked at the Montana Standard until...

Feb 25, 2015

Our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Keven Haller passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015.  Keven was born in Salt Lake City on September 10, 1948 to Rea Habbeshaw Miller and Wesley D. Haller.  Keven attended Skyline High School (class of '66) and Dixie College, and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968-72.  He loved traveling...

Feb 25, 2015

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side February 25, 2015.  Born December 6, 1920 in Horsens, Denmark.  He and his sweetheart "Princess" Helga were married for 72 joyous, exciting years. He was an accomplished Commercial Artist and Painter and after retirement became a master gardener. He left behind his wife, Helga; daughters, Ellinor Baker and Marianne (Steve)...

Feb 25, 2015

Opal Sanchez passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Deseret Care Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Services will be Wednesday, March 4th at Salt Lake Christian Center (4300 South 700 East Salt Lake City, Utah) starting at 10:00 a.m. for viewing and services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Redwood Memorial (6500 South Redwood Road) officiated by...

Feb 25, 2015

Our beloved mother and grandmother, 97, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015. She was born April 10, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the fifth of eight children, born to Elbert and Esther Lunnen. Frances grew up in Salt Lake City during the great depression. She married Milton G. Hooton on September 20, 1935. After starting their family in...