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

Mar 29, 2008

Aunt Diane was born, the younger of two daughters, to William Chauncey and Merlyn Helen Chamberlin Dunford in Salt Lake City, Utah. She took her final leap of faith in the late afternoon of Saturday, March 29th, with her niece Tracy by her side. Diane had a love and testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ; and was a...

Mar 27, 2008

Frank J. MacKain was born in Mt. Tabor, NJ on June 27, 1925. WWII interrupted his college plans and after many heroic acts including one earning him the Bronze Star for Bravery, Uncle Frank returned to graduate from Columbia University. He then embarked on a successful career, spanning over 50 years as a Wall Street Trader and Investment...

Mar 26, 2008

Jamie lost his struggle with addiction the afternoon of March 26th, 2008. He was born June 28th, 1979 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He left behind his parents, Max and Teri Savage, his brother Josh and his niece Sabrina. Jamie grew up in the Holladay area and graduated from Olympus High School. Jamie's early years were dedicated to...

Mar 25, 2008

Gerda Finnesand Helland passed away at home Tuesday, March 25, 2008 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Her sweetheart Fritz who had lovingly taken care of her was at her side. Gerda was born May 22, 1932 in Stavanger, Norway. She married Frithjof Bjarne Helland on October 16th 1953. They joined the LDS church and decided to move to...

Mar 21, 2008

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, surrounded by family, left his earthly home on March 21, 2008. Mortal tears were replaced with eternal joy for the reunion that took place in heaven that spring morn. George LaMar Watson was born September 1, 1919 to George Temple Watson and Ella Nora Hansen in Salt Lake City,...

Mar 20, 2008

Howard Ray Wallace passed on March 20, 2008 at the age of 80 after a trying illness through which he suffered with patience and courage. He was born September 22, 1927 in Spring Canyon, Utah. He attended high school in Price, Utah where he was known as the "Harry James of Carbon High". He played trumpet at school...

Mar 8, 2008

Our beloved father and grandfather, Keith Charles Wallace, Sr., passed away on Saturday, March 8, after a long, full, and well-spent life. He was born May 2, 1920 in La Verkin, Utah to Clifford Charles Wallace and Sarah Miles Wallace. He spent his hard-working youth in and around St. George where he attended Dixie Junior College, majoring in...

Mar 7, 2008

Delbert (Dell) Toone London, a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully March 7, 2008 in Salt Lake City. He was born August 20, 1915 in Croydon, Utah to Alfred John & Caroline Chapman London. He attended school in Croydon, Devils Slide and Morgan. Dell spent his early years assisting his family in...

Feb 28, 2008

Betty Alcyone Heaps Sheffield, born May 13, 1923 took her final, peaceful breath February 28, 2008, surrounded by members of her loving family. She was the daughter of Seldon Noel Heaps and Minnie Alcyone (Bunny) Roberts Heaps. Betty married Dean Wilmer Sheffield on July 2, 1942 in Tucson AZ. Their union was later solemnized in the Salt Lake...

Feb 25, 2008

Our beloved Mother, Partner, Grandmother (Nana), Great Grandmother, returned to her Heavenly Father Feb. 25, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada surrounded by her family. Alta was born in Mapleton, ID August 26, 1919. Alta was the eldest daughter born to Enos and Hazel Holden She married Kenneth Wells in Salt Lake City, Utah, and then later divorced. Alta...

Feb 24, 2008

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Feb 24, 2008

Hendrika Johanna Betournay passed from this mortal existence February 24th 2008. She was born August 14th 1919 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to Arie Koole and Arendina Nyhoff. She immigrated into the United States in her senior year of high school, settling in Grangeville, Idaho. After graduating she attended a business college in Boise where she met the love...

Feb 20, 2008

In loving memory of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, Bryan J. Renstrom who passed away February 20, 2008 at the age of 81.

He lived a life of love, service, exuberance and humor. Honesty and integrity are his legacy.

Born in Huntsville, Utah on October 10, 1926 to Arnold and Ruby Renstrom. Bryan fondly...

Feb 19, 2008

Edris Wilma Higley Jespersen. age 91 of Salt Lake City, Utah. passed away peacefully, on tuesday February 19th, 2008 in sandy, utah. Edris was born February 4th, 1917 in Clear Creek, Utah. To Clifford and Clara Bell Higley. Edris and her loving husband Lee L. Jespersen, were married on August 13th, 1934. They have been happily married for...

Feb 18, 2008

Dorothy Gene Paul Engh 1928 ~ 2008

Dorothy Gene Paul Engh, age 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on 18 February, 2008. She was born 13 July, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Vera Ruth Gray Paul and Eugene Paul. She graduated from East High School, class of 1945. In...

Feb 16, 2008

Our dear wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece, friend, and companion. Age 60, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 16th, in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born on February 6, 1948 in New Haven, Connecticut. Linda found belonging as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and filled many positions. Linda especially enjoyed...

Feb 16, 2008

Ellen Blattmann Olsen died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 16, 2008 of causes incidental to age. She was 101 years of age and was living in her own apartment until one week before her death - a true "Energizer Bunny." Ellen was born in Drammen, Norway to Anton Caspar Blattmann and Hilde Marie Mortensen Blattmann...

Feb 14, 2008

Clyde Allen Rasmussen DDS, born June 16, 1925 to Clyde and Vera Rasmussen, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2008. He was a graduate from East High School, The University of Utah, and the University of Southern California where he earned a degree in dentistry. He married Dolly Bell on May 28th, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple....

Feb 13, 2008

Richard A. Miner our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend returned to his Father in Heaven through the loving arms of his beloved parents and siblings who preceded him into eternity in the early hours of February 13, 2008. He was blessed to be in his home with attentive care in the final months of his life. He...

Feb 7, 2008

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully Thursday, February 7th surrounded by her family. Jean was born on May 11, 1930 to Allen and Lillian Petersen in American Falls, Idaho. As a youth she grew to love singing and dancing. She graduated from South High School in 1947. She was sealed to her sweetheart, Bruce...