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

Jun 1, 2010

Ruth Nielson passed away at the age of 96, peacefully asleep in her home.

Ruth was born March 20, 1914 in Lehi, Utah, to Nettra Peterson and Arthur Jesse Kirkham. On April 7, 1942, she married Jay Peter Nielson for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple.

Ruth was devoted to The Church...

May 28, 2010

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 87, on May 28, 2010 in his home of 62 years in Salt Lake City, Utah. He loved life and learning, but his greatest love was his sweetheart, Norma Jeane and his nine wonderful children. His love for music was instilled in him by his...

May 25, 2010

Grandpa J

Tom Jacobsen, loving husband, dad, grandpa, friend, and still our hero at age 92, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 25, 2010 after enduring a long illness. He was born on September 15, 1917 in Manti, Utah to Danish immigrant parents, Thomas Christian and Kirstine Petersen Jacobsen. He grew up in the Salt Lake...

May 25, 2010

Our beloved and beautiful mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister was called home to our Heavenly Father due to respiratory failure on May 25th 2010.

Mary was born on February 18, 1919 to caring and loving parents Harley Stewart and Erma Mildred Bedeger. She married her soul mate Stewart William Pearson on December 30, 1936. They were...

May 18, 2010

(Meme)

Madeleine passed away, in the early morning of May 18, 2010 of cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan 05, 1922 in Strasbourg, France to Eugene and Madeleine Vonpierre. She lived through WWII, having to flee her home and become a refugee when the Germans invaded France.

She married Charles Kayser...

May 9, 2010

Our dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and wonderful friend, Betty Marie Bernhisel Wilson passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 (on Mother's Day), at her daughter's home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 29th, 1926 in Logan, Utah to Harris Fay and Marie Beirdneau Bernhisel. She was raised on a farm in Lewiston, Utah where she learned...

Apr 28, 2010

I began my journey in this life on March 24, 1917, born to Ross and Rachel Bowen, in Salt Lake City, UT. After living briefly in Pennsylvania and New York, my family finally settled in Brigham City, UT where I grew up and graduated from Box Elder High School. I married my high school sweetheart, John M. Hansen,...

Apr 24, 2010

Reo B. Cutler, age 79, passed away April 24, 2010 at his home in Holladay. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His deep generosity and compassion blessed and strengthened countless lives and persists as a cherished memory and example as he continues his journey into the eternities.

Reo was born June...

Apr 21, 2010

Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, left this world peacefully April 21, 2010, just after her husband of almost 67 years gave her his final embrace.

She was born July 17, 1920 in Brigham City, Utah, to William Curtis and Mary Powelson Hubbard. She married her sweetheart, Vernon A. Jones, June 1, 1943 in...

Apr 20, 2010

Our Beloved Papa fought so long and so bravely against ALS, we miss him but are grateful he is at peace. We will never forget his laugh, his smile or his love. Steven leaves behind a family that loves and adores him; his wife Rachel, three children (Kyen, Keifer, and Grace) and many friends and loved ones. He...

Apr 16, 2010

On Friday, April 16th at 7:00 AM, Frances Fleming departed on her journey into the eternities. She passed from this life with members of her family by her side, wishing her a fond farewell as she returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Frances was born the oldest of six children on September 28, 1925 in...

Apr 16, 2010

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather left this world unexpectedly on Friday, April 16th at 7:32 am. Jay was born in Ft. Belvoir, VA to John Crowe Maddox Jr. (d. 1975) and Nanearle Harkey Maddox (d. 1985).

Jay grew up in Salt Lake City with his older sister Anne Bingham. He attended Granite High School where...

Apr 13, 2010

Mary Ann Van Os, 86, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died of natural causes on April 13th, 2010.

Born August 30, 1923 in Arnhem, The Netherlands, a daughter of Teuntje Aartsen DeKievit and Gysbert A. DeKievit. Married Gerrit Van Os, November 7, 1952 in Salt Lake City.

Survived by her two sons, Jerry (Jo...

Apr 12, 2010

"I'll sleep when I'm gone!"

Brent Dean Bailey was born in SLC to Verna Lu Draney and Robert Dean Bailey. He passed away Monday, April 12th at the age of 59 after a short but valiant battle with cancer.

He graduated from Cyprus High School ('68). He served in the U.S. Air Force as...

Apr 11, 2010

Bonnie Mae Landvatter, wonderful wife and mother, was greeted on Sunday, April 11, 2010, by family and friends who have gone before.

Bonnie was born on May 8, 1925 in Salt Lake City to Ernest Frederick and Laura Martine Jorgensen. Gifted with a beautiful voice and a natural talent for music, Bonnie sang in high school...

Apr 4, 2010

Howard Emerson Frye, 92 of Sandy, UT. passed away April 4, 2010 on Easter morning. The son of Leo A. Frye and Martha Knight. He was born in Camden, Maine, a beautiful harbor town. He graduated from Camden High School. Emerson had one sister, Beverly Shappo, who he shared a close relationship with. His nieces, Nicky and Margaret,...

Apr 4, 2010

Our beloved Dad, Papa, Great "Grandpa" passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, fulfilling his lifelong dream to pass at home surrounded by family.

Myron was born on January 27, 1926 in Stirling, Alberta, Canada to Adelbert Joseph Kiddle and Bertha Leone Bennett. On December 5, 1947 he married the love of his life...

Apr 4, 2010

On Easter morning, April 4, 2010, Richard Knowlton Nelson passed away peacefully in the presence and arms of his loving wife and family. Although 89 years old, his departure was untimely, as he was young at heart, still going to the office seven days a week. His loss is immeasurable to family and friends and the annual Sugar...

Apr 1, 2010

"Gone Hunting"

Burnell passed away peacefully at his home on April Fool's Day. Born May 6, 1941 in Delta, Utah to Mel and Helen Sharp. Married Dawnell Robinson. They had two children, Craig and Laurie. Burnell worked as an engineer for Union Pacific Railroad for twenty years. He was passionate about real estate and learning. He...

Mar 31, 2010

"Our Hero"

Randall Steven Rayl passed away March 31, 2010 from complications of a massive stroke, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 7, 1951 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Layton Lester Rayl and Vida LuJean Peterson. At age 4, he was stricken with polio, put in an iron lung at Primary Children's...