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

Oct 10, 2013

After a very full and active life, Vern Kresser , 87, rejoined his sweetheart, Claire Jean on October 10, 2013 after being apart for 13 long years. Born April 13, 1926 in Salt Lake City to Lola Louise Chatelain and Vernal Kresser Sr.After graduating from South High he joined the Air Force serving during WWII. He was discharged from the...

Oct 10, 2013

Rosann Helene Wilson, 68, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2013 after a long battle with diabetes in Murray, Utah. She was born to Earl and Betty Frustaci on October 24, 1944 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. After retiring from Rapid Transit District of Los Angeles she moved to Utah to be near her family.Rosann is survived by her children, Wesley Dwayne...

Oct 9, 2013

William Lee Wilson (Bill), beloved brother and uncle passed away October 9, 2013 from natural causes. He was born August 17, 1962 in Ogden, Utah to Woody and Barbara Wilson (divorced). Barbara then married Raymond Hall who raised Bill like his own son.Bill graduated from Hartvigsen where he had many special friends. He played the Cowardly Lion for many years...

Oct 8, 2013

Beloved mother and grandmother Nola Laver Larsen was born on November 19, 1919 in Mantua, Utah to Charles Archie Laver and Elzada Petersen Laver. Nola returned home to Heavenly Father on October 8, 2013.

Nola married the love of her life, Clyde Christian Larsen, on January 10, 1942. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake...

Oct 8, 2013

On October 8th, 2013 Don Weitzel Crawford passed from mortality to rejoin his wife Wanda and his brothers, sisters and parents in heaven.

Don lived an absolutely fantastic life for over 90 years. Don was born July 19, 1923 to Edwin and Margaret Crawford. After graduating from Jordan High School in 1941, Don enlisted in the...

Oct 8, 2013

Charles Bernard Pemberton went home October 8, 2013 to be with his wife Clara Bella Pemberton who died March 27, 2010. Charles was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 1 Aug 1925. In his early life he enjoyed living in Oregon, hiking, fishing, and playing in high school sports. His high school was on the campus of the University of Oregon,...

Oct 8, 2013

Our precious father and grandfather has gone home to be with his Heavenly Father. John died peacefully at his home on October 8th, 2013. He loved the outdoors and being with his family. He served in the navy where he gained his love for ships. The last several years of his life he became a Master Ship Builder and constructed...

Oct 7, 2013

Kenneth Stout, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home October 7, 2013. Kenneth was born September 27, 1925 in Hurricane, Utah to Walter and Mary Stout. He grew up in Southern Utah, working with his father and brothers on the family saw mill. He joined the Army Air Force in 1943 during World War II, assigned to...

Oct 7, 2013

Jiro Mori, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2013 leaving his loving wife, Keiko, at his side. He was born on January 17, 1920 in Hood River, Oregon to Yoshiemon Mori and Nami Ishihara. Jiro and his family were placed in the Minidoka, Idaho internment camp in 1942. Given the choice to enlist, he entered the army at...

Oct 7, 2013

Kenneth Howard Bagnell of Pintura, Utah, passed away on October 7, 2013 at Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah. Howard was born on July 22, 1932 in Huntington, Utah. He was raised in Utah by his mother, Clara and his stepfather, Lee Bagnell. He is survived by his wife, Lily; her two children, David Moreno of Ventura, California; Cheryl (Jim) Whiteron...

Oct 6, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend died peacefully in his home on October 6th 2013.

Ivar was born in Drammen Norway on July 7th 1925. He was the second son of Ingvald and Anna Evjen. Early in his life he developed an interest in telephone communication. His interest was encouraged by his...

Oct 5, 2013

Our loving son and grandson, Dayton Royal Cook was born June 29, 2013. He was taken from us suddenly October 5, 2013. Dayton was loved very much by all who met him. He had a smile that could bring a smile and joy to anyone who looked at him. He was learning to mimic face gestures and sounds. Dayton was...

Oct 5, 2013

Our beautiful, wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on October 5, 2013 in Provo, Utah. She was born to Walter S Rushton and Eva Keene Rushton on March 29, 1927. She married Ronald Jarvie on March 5, 1948. Mom loved gardening. Her beautiful backyard was her sanctuary. She is survived by her husband Ronald, son Mark (Debbie), two daughters:...

Oct 2, 2013

1993 ~ 2013John Martin Kimball, our precious and beloved son and brother, died peacefully in the mountains on October 3, 2013 following a long and valiant struggle with depression.John’s artistic talent and brilliant mind became clear at an early age. Although he was a man of few spoken words, he expressed himself masterfully in writing. He surrounded himself in active...

Oct 2, 2013

Byron, age 67, died on October 2, 2013, in Holladay, UT. He was born on March 16, 1946 in Salt Lake City, UT to Melvin Powell and Esther Timothy.Byron served in the Air Force from 1965-1969. He was a skilled dental technician for over 25 years and enjoyed giving treats and gifts to his grandchildren.Byron is survived by his four...

Oct 2, 2013

Charles DuWayne Schmidt, age 86, passed away on October 2, 2013, due to a variety of health issues incident to old age and a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. DuWayne was born on Sept. 30, 1927, in West Jordan, Utah, the first child of Charles and Ella Schmidt. He had a wonderful childhood growing up in Midvale and Mt. Pleasant,...

Oct 1, 2013

Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on October 1, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on October 16, 1921 in Center, Co. to Felix Rodriguez and Mary Alfonsa Rodriguez.Within her lifetime she was married to Guadalupe Guerrero in which she had ten children and Atlee Ahalt with whom she had two children. Mary loved...

Oct 1, 2013

Mildred Louise Richards Dyer, age 90, passed away at her daughter's homeOctober 1, 2013 from an age related illness. She was born February 1, 1923 to Guy S. Richards and Roxy Adams Richards in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated valedictorian from American Fork High School and attended the University of Utah in pre-med. While at the U, she had many...

Sep 29, 2013

David passed away on September 29, 2013, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on November 24, 1935, in Payson, Utah to Vegh Christensen and Verna Gregerson. He married Gwen Hammond on March 30, 1963 in the Salt Lake City LDS temple.David was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, holding many different callings...

Sep 29, 2013

Pauline Christine Klug Smith passed away September 29, 2013 in Holladay, Utah. She was born September 13, 1914 in Glouceester, New Jersey to Cornelius Gustav Lug and Wilhelmina Amalia Bullner. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family may call Thursday at the Holladay-Cottonwood...