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

Nov 15, 2014

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 15, 2014. She was born in Montpelier, Idaho on July 18, 1918 to Christian Feinauer and Sophia Scheif Feinauer. She married Joseph William Schiffgen in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 14, 1940. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in...

Nov 14, 2014

Donald Wayne Hook, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died peacefully in his sleep November 14, 2014. He was born February 18, 1929 in Hartsville, Indiana to Dorthy Lucille (Ritchison) and Cleo Emery Hook. He served in the Korean Conflict and graduated from Purdue University Engineering School in 1958. He married Ellen Marie Pickens December 1, 1961 in...

Nov 14, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we must lay to rest our beloved Poppa. Confidant, quipster, and core, he has passed from this life into his eternal “Friday morning” peacefully. He was a great man whose influence will carry us for the rest of our lives. Eli was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who could always be depended upon...

Nov 13, 2014

“Jerry” Wall (9/26/30-11/13/14) passed away Thursday surrounded by her family and friends she loved so much. Jerry was born to Leander and Dolly Madsen in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from South High School in 1947. She married Howard Robinson in 1948 and together they had 6 children (Sandra, Scott, Joseph, Todd, Jan, and Jill). They later divorced. She...

Nov 11, 2014

Carol Kelsey Baker passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2014. She was born in Minersville, Utah on July 18, 1929 to Lynn Kelsey and Harriet Thorton Kelsey. She married Lewis Grant Baker on December 24, 1946 in Elko, Nevada. Carol and Lewis owned Baker's Plumbing and Heating Service where Carol handled all of the billing and...

Nov 11, 2014

Eunice May Campbell Crellin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday November 11th at home, incident to her battle with cancer.

Eunice was born July 26, 1930 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, as the second and only daughter of three children to Ora and Alvin Campbell. She attended schools in Ucon, Idaho. She...

Nov 11, 2014

ELISABETH BECKETT BALLOUSep 17 1928 – Nov 11 2014Our beloved wife and mother, Liz, passed peacefully thru the veil on Nov 11, 2014, at the Emeritus Assisted Living Center in Salt Lake City after enduring the challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease for the last 12 years or more. She was born in Fall River, Mass, on Sep 17, 1928 to Alexander...

Nov 10, 2014

Elaine Beth Erekson Woodruff, 72, passed away peacefully November 10, 2014 as a result of numerous health challenges. This world has lost a beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother, but heaven is now richly blessed with her faithful, valiant spirit. Elaine was born April 1, 1942 in Murray, Utah, to William Shirley Erekson and Jennie Elaine Wright Erekson, and...

Nov 7, 2014

Thomas J. Potter, Sr., was released from earthy suffering on November 7, 2014 at his home in Sandy, UT. Tom was born August 23, 1930, in the small mining community of Sublet, Lincoln County, WY, to Thomas Henry and Matilda Katherine (Mecca-Aleina) Potter. The family soon moved to Frontier, WY, where they were blessed with a second child,...

Nov 7, 2014

Raymond Yates Hayes, 81 of Rosharon, TX., passed away 7 November 2014.He was born 18 January 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT., to Raymond Holbrook Hayes and Daisy Lovina Yates of Bountiful, UT. who preceded him in death.He graduated from Davis High School, and worked in Utah before being drafted for the Korean War. He served from 1953-56 in the...

Nov 7, 2014

Our most beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Dahl Ray Jensen passed away peacefully on November 7, 2014. Ray was born in Neola, Utah to Lionel and Ruth Jensen. Ray and Marianne (deceased) lovingly raised five children, Vicki (Stephen), Cathy (Mitchell), Michael, Lee and Lisa (Jon). Ray adored his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Our father honorably served our country in...

Nov 7, 2014

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on November 7, 2014. Kay was born June 20, 1923 to Clarence and Etta May Jensen Hansen in Fountain Green, Utah. He graduated from Moroni High School in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for almost 3 years. Two of those years were spent in the South Pacific...

Nov 6, 2014

On Thursday, November 6th, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost one of their most ardent fans, a man who possessed unparalleled knowledge of the franchise's storied history. Dr. Seabury Landon Davies, 55, of Park City, died from complications of colorectal cancer.

Seabury was born in 1959 to the late T. Harrison Davies, Ph. D., and the late Esther...

Nov 6, 2014

Jason Aaron Farley age 37, passed away November 6, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born July 5, 1977 in Bountiful, Utah to Dennis Carl and Vickie Jo Davis Farley.

Jason was a great mind and pursued life with an immeasurable amount of potential and focus, along with a passion that was unequaled. He will always...

Nov 6, 2014

Norma J. Cutler, 88, passed away November 6th peacefully at home. She was born September 12, 1926 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, to William H. and Violet R. Headlee.Norma graduated from Iowa State Teachers College and taught elementary school in Richfield, Utah, where her family had located due to her father’s business. She married Paul H. Cutler in1951 and together they...

Nov 6, 2014

Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother and Friend, passed away on November 6, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 25, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Dominick and Marta Colianni.Mom had seven very lucky children who loved her dearly with all of their hearts. She was a Jazz fan through and...

Nov 5, 2014

Robert was a welder by trade and was an excellent metal artist. He made an eagle using his artistic ability and dedicated it to the West Jordan Police Department.He is survived by his Father Ralph (Kathy), Mother Eva Dean (Gordon) Anderson, sisters, Karen and Kaimee, brothers John (Keri) and Anthony (Stacy), Steve (Donna) Anderson and his partner Kathy Miyasato. He...

Nov 5, 2014

Charles Gilbert Smalley age 69, passed away on November 5, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on November 1, 1945 in Berwyn, Illinois to George Edwin Smalley and Charlotte Elizabeth Gilbert. Chuck graduated Adams State College in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in business. Shortly after graduating he was drafted into the United States Army and was...

Nov 4, 2014

Charlotte Lucille Perkins Christensen Maxwell, our amazing wife, mother, and grandmother went to meet her eternal companion on November 4, 2014. Charlotte was born on May 20, 1928 to Victor and Lucille Christensen in Logan, UT. Charlotte grew up in Preston, ID with 3 older brothers and 1 younger sister. It was after the war that she meet the love...

Nov 4, 2014

On the morning of 11/4/14, our loving father passed away peacefully in his home. Dad is survived by his daughters Rachelle (Ernie) Rivera, Hollie A. Rackham, Kristee L. Rackham, grandchildren Lindsey Evans (Aaron Blake), Eric Evans, Todd James Rackham(“Partner”), Shanelle D. (Tory) James, Tyler Darger, Braydee (Raychel) Johnson, Brittanee Rackham, Kaileeann Rackham, great-grandchildren Quynn Rackham, Chamberlain James, Jackson Johnson, Jonah...