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

Apr 5, 2009

Ryan Kent Tipsword passed away April 5, 2009 at his home in Park City, Utah. Ryan was born in Littleton, Colorado on December 2, 1982.

A 2001 graduate of Olympus High School, Ryan lived life BIG. He packed more into 26 years than most people fit into 86. His love for life and people flowed into...

Apr 5, 2009

Monna Lou Riggins McBroom Newey, passed away peacefully on April 5th, surrounded by her loving family, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer four days earlier.

Mona was born in Salt Lake City to Beulah Fern Riggins and Ross Riggins. She was the second of Beulah's four children and graduated from West High School.

Mona...

Apr 4, 2009

"Mama Doo"

Hilda P. Seifers, 93 years old, returned home to her loved ones on April 4, 2009. Hilda had a love for life, skiing, golfing, traveling and children, grandchildren and greatgrands. She is survived by her children; Carolyn (Elwood) Watts, Marelyn Nielsen, Lenna (Alan) Syphus, Leonard (Wallene)Seifers and Monte (Kim) Seifers; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren...

Mar 31, 2009

Anna Colleen (Coke) Hammond Watts Dopkus passed away March 31, 2009, with her family by her side. She was born July 12, 1929 to Leslie and Christina Whitehouse Hammond. Married David Watts Feb 1947, he passed away in 1986, married Kenneth Thelen 1987, he passed away in 1992. She met and married the blue eyed handsome man, David...

Mar 28, 2009

Melba Virginia Reid Kayser went quickly to the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday morning March 28, 2009. She was born to Victoria Merrill Reid and Francis James Reid in Salt Lake City, the 10th of 12 children, on October 2, 1920. She loved life, being active, working hard, and serving those around her.

Melba...

Mar 28, 2009

Clarence Robert Young, Bob, died March 28, 2009, as the result of a heart attack. Bob was born June 17, 1935 in Council, Idaho to Leta Mae Benson and Clarence Marion Young. Bob married Janet Hacking December 28, 1959 in Rexburg, ID; later divorced. Bob married Penelope Elaine Engstrom, Penny, March 5, 1977 in Elko, NV.

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Mar 25, 2009

Barney H. Hilton beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, neighbor and friend died peacefully early in the morning of March 25, 2009. His good humor and optimism remained to the end. Barney was born to Joseph Clarence and Gladys Richins Hilton on September 1, 1915 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Pleasant...

Mar 20, 2009

Allan Jed Arveseth died at his Salt Lake City residence Friday morning, March 20, 2009. He was born August 10, 1972 to Mary Lou and Allan Arveseth of Salt Lake City.

A graduate of Westminster College (BS,1995; MPC,1997) Following an unprecedented write-in election in 1994, Jed served as president of the Westminster student body two years...

Mar 16, 2009

Irma Clayton Anderson, 93, passed away peacefully Monday morning March 16, 2009, with family members at her side.

Irma was born in Salt Lake City, UT September 29, 1915, to Nellie June Edmonds and C. LeRoy Clayton. She married L. Joel Anderson September 4, 1941, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Irma lived on the...

Mar 15, 2009

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, T. Allan Pryor passed away on March 15, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Allan was born on December 5, 1937 in Compton, California, the son of Daniel and Alice Pryor.

In 1962, Allan graduated from Long Beach State College, California. He received a M.S. degree in mathematics from the...

Mar 14, 2009

Helen Phibbs Hyte passed away on March 14, 2009 at the age of 90 at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on April 4, 1918 in Minidoka, Idaho to John and Bertie Branscome Phibbs. Helen married her sweetheart Peter E. Hyte on November 7, 1936 in Farmington, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in...

Mar 8, 2009

"Grandma J"

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Mar 8, 2009

Cleston Ray Messick, age 61, passed away peacefully in his home, March 8, 2009 after a 7-year battle with cancer.

Cleston was the oldest of six born July 1, 1947 to Ray and Diantha Messick in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He served faithfully in the Eastern States LDS Mission, and attended Ricks College where he met his...

Mar 7, 2009

May Talbot Hale passed away peacefully at home March 7, 2009.

May was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England to Josephine Hassid and William Talbot. She married Gordon Hale April 19, 1947 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

She is survived by her husband; sister, Dorothy Ord, Bedford, England; children, Lesley (James), Christine (Howard), Valerie (Ed), Stephen...

Mar 3, 2009

Alan William Jones, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in his home in Riverton, Utah.

He is survived by his wife, Kim; his two step-sons, Cody (Nedra), and Cameron (Kortney); and five grandkids, Kaie, Brooklyn, Kian, Gavin and Kinsley.

Alan, An only child was born on October 26,...

Mar 2, 2009

"Beloved Husband and Father"

Max Valentine Munk passed away peacefully March 2, 2009 surrounded by his family and with his loving wife holding his hand. Max was born February 14, 1927 in Centerfield, Utah to Louis and Dagmar Munk.

He married Jean McComas in Manti, Utah on May 3, 1952, solemnized later in the...

Mar 1, 2009

Billy Lloyd Trujillo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully March 1, 2009 surrounded by his wife and family.

Billy was born February 19, 1953 in Delta, Colorado to Aniseto and Josie. He later moved to Salt Lake City where he met his loving wife, Irene of 26 years. He took pride working at...

Feb 27, 2009

Bernice Leona Swift Watts, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home February 27, 2009. She was born October 23, 1923 in Salt Lake City to Katherine Regh and Loyal Swift. She married Nathaniel Clifford Watts April 27, 1947. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Bernice is survived by...

Feb 26, 2009

"Our Angel Mother"

Our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, age 50, passed away February 26, 2009 in Lander, Wyoming from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born July 3, 1958 in Oakland, California, she was the daughter of Vaughn K. and Lona Mae H. Lauritzen.

LuAnne grew up in Butler Hills. She...

Feb 26, 2009

JARET GUSTAFSON

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DIANE GUSTAFSON

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Jaret Emanuel Gustafson passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009, doing what he loved most, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dad could not be without his sweetheart, so he came back to get his wife, Diane.

Diane Inga Birkeland Gustafson passed...