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

Jun 9, 2014

Elmina May Moser Harper was born April 21, 1915 in Garfield, Jefferson County, Idaho. She passed away June 9th, 2014 in Holladay, UT. She was the 9th child of Francis and Elise (Eliza) Moser. She came from a family of 16 children. She came to Utah in order to help one of her sister's with her children, and met and...

Jun 9, 2014

Joyce, 78, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2014. She was born June 5, 1936 to Harry and Orpha Neff. Graduated in Humanistic Psychology from Westminster College at the age of 64. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a business-woman. She had many great artistic talents especially with watercolors, creative stitchery and interior decorating. Joyce had a special...

Jun 8, 2014

Briant Bingham Jacobs passed away on June 8, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born October 19, 1917 in Riverdale, Utah. He served an LDS mission in California. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably in WWII. Married Jenean Anderson in 1942. Together they raised three children and at the age of 80 retired...

Jun 8, 2014

Marilyn Webster was born to Earl Patterson and Caroline Kearn on December 14, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She passed away on June 8, 2014, at 88 years old.

She met the love of her life when a young, tall, cowboy from Heber moved in next door, Hudson Webster, and it was love at first...

Jun 8, 2014

Kenny Rhead Thompson, age 62, died on June 8, 2014 in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born on August 20, 1951 in Montpelier, Idaho to Wayne and Leah Thompson. He married Marie Pitchforth on October 28, 1972. His proudest accomplishment was as a family man. While surrounded by his family he made many memories enjoying the outdoors and sporting events, Go...

Jun 7, 2014

West Valley- Mary Lynn Petersen, 67, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by family. Mary was born July 31, 1946 in Gunnison, Utah to Francis and Ora Gregerson Petersen. She was preceded in death by her parents and two of her siblings and their spouses–Floyd (Kathy), and Sandra (Ed) Backus. She was the...

Jun 7, 2014

Jun 7, 2014

Norma Ann Libby Higgins, age 77, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2014. She was born on June 6, 1937 in Wichita, Kansas to Norman Edmund and Annabelle Libby. She married Wallace Winfield Higgins on August 8. 1958. She is survived by her children; Robert Higgins and Cheryl Higgins Knight (Phil); grandchildren: Jordan, Morgan, Riley, Bailey, and...

Jun 6, 2014

Jacky Robertson passed away of natural causes on June 6, 2014. She was born May 9, 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT to Ruth and John Smith. Jacky loved to see her beautiful flowers grow and watch the birds come in her yard for their daily feeding. The love of her life was her two cats that were with her...

Jun 6, 2014

Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn Isaac, and five children. Graveside Services Friday June 13, 2014, 10 am at Holladay Memorial Park, 4900 S Memory Ln. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.holladaycottonwoodmortuary.com

Jun 6, 2014

Kori D. Eaton died June 6, 2014 at the age of 50. He was born May 5, 1964 in Murray, Utah to Jack H. and Myrna Eaton. He was the caregiver for Dad and Mom and his siblings appreciate his dedication very much. Kori loved his dog Lady and enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, boating on Bear Lake, riding ATVs,...

Jun 4, 2014

Our beloved husband, dad, & grampa was taken from us due to an automobile hit and run accident. He is survived by his wife Rose D. Martinez; 3 daughters, Lucy Segura (Le Grondahl), Virginia Arrellano (Carlos Atkinson), Frances Martinez (Berto Romero); brother-in-law Lee Velasquez; 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. No services will...

Jun 4, 2014

Randy, age 62, died June 4, 2014 in Holladay, Utah. He was born March 5, 1952 in Hempstead, New York. Randy was a lifelong cement finisher and he enjoyed camping, fishing and scuba diving. He married Nancy Chilton and later divorced. He was a big tease and loved teasing those he cared about, especially his great nieces and nephew. We...

Jun 4, 2014

Harley J Rodger Jarrett came into this world on December 9, 1996 with colorful and positive energy. He was tragically taken away at the young age of 17 on June 4, 2014.Harley loved a righteous life. He believed in nature and lived his life as a vegetarian. Harley loved living in Utah with the beautiful mountains and snow. His passions...

Jun 4, 2014

Arthur George Hoesch became a member of the Kingdom of Grace through Holy Baptism at St. John Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City. He became a member of the Kingdom of Glory, when he departed this life in the Christian faith on June 4th, 2014 at Wentworth at Draper. He died of natural causes. From the time God brought him...

Jun 4, 2014

Florencio Paul Montoya, age 72, passed away quietly and peacefully at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 4, 2014. Born June 18, 1941 in Questa, NM to Pete Gilbert and Oclides Montoya. Paul was a proud US Army veteran and the long time care he received from the VA is deeply appreciated and will forever be...

Jun 3, 2014

Geraldine Blackwell passed away peacefully on June 3, 2014, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Gerry was born on May 29, 1931 to William Lloyd and Hildora Nielson Howes in Marysvale, Utah. Gerry was blessed with two brothers, Van and Ardell Howes who predeceased her in death, and one loving sister, Dianna H. Leathers (Bill), who was...

Jun 3, 2014

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, IvaDee passed away peacefully at home. She was born in Midway, Utah to Cleo and Cuba Avilda Hill. She married Donell Lynn Loveless on March 16, 1945. Survived by her children, Lynda (Rulon) Jones, Shirlene Thomas, Mike Loveless, Allison Loveless, June Harding; many grand, great, and great-great grandchildren; sister Wanda Mae Christensen; brother,...

Jun 3, 2014

John Douglas West, age 89 passed away June 3, 2014.Born November 19, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Dangerfield West and Amanda Roth. Graduated from South High School in 1943, served honorably during World War II in the Navy as a Marine Medic from 1943-1946 in the South Pacific and was awarded a purple heart. On September 25,...

Jun 3, 2014

Born March 9, 1931 in Glenwood, UT to Lillie Macklin Nielson and Adrain LeRoy Nielson. Gloria moved to Salt Lake City with her parents and two younger brothers in 1941, just prior to the beginning of WWII. She married the love of her life, Stephen Ralph Van Dam on August 19, 1952. Gloria was a proud member of the Teamsters...