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

Sep 5, 2013

Robert (Bob) Arthur Peters, 83, our beloved husband, dad, uncle, grandpa and friend passed away September 5, 2013 from bone cancer. Throughout his life, he set a wonderful example of hard work, integrity, and service to others. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dad was born to Elmer and Daisy Peters in Mitchell, South Dakota. He...

Sep 5, 2013

Carl Edward Hansen, of Holladay, died Thursday September 5, 2013 in Murray, Utah. He was born October 11, 1922 in Magna, Utah to Edward and Hulda Hansen. Carl served in the Army Air Corps in Italy and North Africa during WWII. He married Lila Salm, also from Magna, in the Salt Lake Temple, in September of 1945. He graduated from...

Sep 5, 2013

We sadly announce that Julia Kaye Jensen Baxter passed from earthly life on the evening of Thursday, September 5th at about 9:10 PM from causes related to ALS. She was 70 years old. Julia was born to Loy and Mona Jensen, on December 8, 1942, in Glendale, California. Six months later the Jensen family moved back home to Rexburg, ID...

Sep 4, 2013

Denise Taft Callister Quinn, M.D. July 8, 1920~September 4, 2013 Denise “Denny” Quinn, our beautiful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah after a long, extremely successful and giving life. She was known for her outgoing personality, tremendous sense of humor and her beautiful social grace. Denny graduated from East High School at the...

Sep 4, 2013

Ronald Bibian Rendon passed away of natural causes. He was born on October 5, 1950 to Bibian and Gloria Rendon .Ronald is survived by his son, Michael Rendon Scarpa; Step-son, Danny Ibarra; Parents; Siblings, Mark, Brian, and Christine Hansen.The family will hold a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.

Sep 4, 2013

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Norma Kissen, passed away September 4, 2013 in West Jordan surrounded by her family. Norma was born May 18, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Sarah Stein and Morris Silverberg. She married Harry Kissen March 14, 1966. Norma loved to perform – whether it was singing, dancing, or telling jokes. She sang professionally...

Sep 3, 2013

Marie Hull passed peacefully from this life on September 3, 2013. After several strokes, she had spent the last few years living with family. She leaves a legacy of quiet strength, salt-of-the-earth service, and unconditional love.

On May 21, 1927, Marie was born to Dorothy and Albert Giles in Bountiful; she was first of their nine...

Sep 2, 2013

Edgar Allen , 87 , of Salt Lake City , Utah passed away September 2, 2013 at Intermountain Medical Center, Murray , Utah . He was born on July 24, 1926, in Murray , Utah to Herbert and Mary (Evans ) Allen .Edgar is survived by his wife, Josephine Allen; Children, Randy (Nancy) Allen , Anne Louise (Richard) Mercer; 8...

Sep 1, 2013

Ruth Grupper McClimek, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 9, 1925 to Louis and Ethel Grupper. When Ruth was 9 years old she moved to Utah with her parents and sister Bertha. Ruth married John...

Sep 1, 2013

Royal Gordon Orgill slipped peacefully into the eternities at 4:00am on Sunday morning, September 1st having suffered a stroke on his 90th birthday. Born August 13, 1923 to Leslie Joseph Orgill and Martha Irene Terry Orgill.Married Ruby LaRae Poulson in San Francisco on July 14, 1945. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. A man whose life was dedicated...

Sep 1, 2013

Thomas Gilbert Hamby passed away Sept. 1, 2013 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was born in Crossville, Tennessee Sept. 25, 1929, to William Andrew Hamby and Edna Ella Myatt. He later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he married the love of his life Betsy Webster Hamby, of 55 years.He loved his family and would do...

Sep 1, 2013

David E. Mecham“Life Is One Long Weekend”David Eldon Mecham was born in Ontario California 4 February 1961 to Eldon J and Lila May (Wathen) Mecham. The family moved to Utah in 1971. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1980 and attended BYU in Provo Utah while working for Richards Laboratories in Pleasant Grove. Together with his cousin Lynn...

Sep 1, 2013

Alfred “Al” L. Tucker (67 years old) died peacefully at home on September 1, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT, surrounded by family.Born August 7, 1946 to Gertrude and Nathaniel Tucker in Chicago, Illinois. Married Lana Gingell Smith on July 6, 2000.Al served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He attended schools in Chicago prior to moving...

Sep 1, 2013

Ray Andersen passed away Sept 1, 2013 after a hard fought battle with cancer. His wife and son were by his side. Ray was born to Carl and Fern Andersen, October 26, 1940. He was older brother to Bonnie, Connie and Darleen. Married Linda Hanley and had son Taw. After Linda’s death, Ray married Jeannine Andersen, October 9, 2004 and...

Sep 1, 2013

Alfred “Al” L. Tucker (67 years old) died peacefully at home on September 1, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT, surrounded by family.Born August 7, 1946 to Gertrude and Nathaniel Tucker in Chicago, Illinois. Married Lana Gingell Smith on July 6, 2000.Al served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He attended schools in Chicago prior to moving...

Aug 31, 2013

Loretta was born July 4, 1923 in Chesterfield, Idaho. She was the last and only surviving daughter of Etta Eldora Vuncannon Cornelison and Forest Lee Cornelison. Her brothers were delighted to have a sister and wanted to name her June but it was a little late for that. They didn’t know what they were in for, having to put up...

Aug 30, 2013

John Mack Moore, a long time Holladay resident, died August 30, 2013, age 84.An Amazing and loving Father and Grandpa. He adored his children and grandchildren above all else. He passed on his love of fishing and camping to all. A true gentleman in all ways and generous beyond all reason. He loved his family and He always showed that...

Aug 30, 2013

Lavell Dee Colledge, 71, of West Jordan, Utah passed way August 30, 2013 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Lavell was born March 15, 1942 in Lehi, Utah. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Spencer Colledge, 11 children and 24 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Frances Colledge. He lived...

Aug 28, 2013

Private family service.

Aug 27, 2013

Thomas Gordon Taylor passed away at home on August 27, 2013 after an unexpected illness. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 1, 1967 to Gordon Henry and Darlene Hogan Taylor.

Tom attended schools in Madison, WI before obtaining his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He obtained his master degree in...