Obituaries

John Robert McCracken

John Robert McCracken

Nov 20, 2018

Our beloved daddy, son, grandson, nephew, brother uncle and friend, John Robert (J.R.) McCracken was welcomed home into the loving arms of his Heavenly Parents when he passed away suddenly on November 20, 2018. J.R. was born on May 3, 1977, to William (Bill) Olen McCracken and Sandra (Sandy) Kay Morley in Anchorage, AK.

Family has always been important to...

Mary Ann Martinez

Mary Ann Martinez

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Ann Martinez, ne Salazar, born 09/02/24 in Velarde, New Mexico, glided peacefully into Heaven on 11/19/18 after 94 years on this earth. Very possibly the sweetest, gentlest, most caring and uncontentious woman/dame to ever grace us and this corner of the planet, her loss affects many.

Widowed in 2002, she is preceded in death by Lee Martinez and daughter...

Helen Marie Daniels

Helen Marie Daniels

Nov 19, 2018

Our beloved Helen passed away November 19, 2018. She was born April 24, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Daughter to Eugene and Anna Zumpano. Helen graduated from West High School and was a devout Catholic. Her husband Don Daniels was the love of her life. They had 52 years together until he preceded her in death. Helen is survived...

Patricia Ann Ireland Clark

Patricia Ann Ireland Clark

Nov 18, 2018

Patricia Ann Ireland Clark, born April 13, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward H. Ireland and Etta D. Ireland. She was married to Leonard B. Smith, Colonel William J. Clark Jr., and Leonard T. (Kelly) Kjelstrom. She was a proud parent of ten children: William Joseph Clark the 3rd, Margaret Lee Gaudry, Susan Elizabeth Clark Kinney-Gill, Michael George Clark, Stephen...

Michael Anthony Espinoza

Michael Anthony Espinoza

Nov 18, 2018

Michael Anthony Espinoza left this earth to join our beloved family in Heaven on November 18, 2018, at the age of 57, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Michael was an entrepreneur by heart and had an amazing passion and talent for selling products door to door. He not only stated, but believed that he could sell ice to...

Paul Jay Henderson

Paul Jay Henderson

Nov 16, 2018

South Jordan, Utah -Paul Jay Henderson born in Nampa, ID, December 27,1936 to Paul Henderson and Freda Jorgensen, passed away November 16, 2018. He married his sweetheart Helen Kay Street June 28, 1956 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated from Boise High school. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1962 and received his...

Bonnie Jean Fausett Lewark

Bonnie Jean Fausett Lewark

Nov 15, 2018

Bonnie Fausett Lewark, West Jordan, Utah, passed away at home at the age of 88, November 15, 2018. Born, June 28, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of Milton G. Fausett and Marion Ramsay of Helper, Utah. Married George W. Lewark on January 28, 1950. They were married 68 years. Bonnie made a beautiful home and was very proud...

Scott J. Simonsen

Scott J. Simonsen

Nov 15, 2018

Scott J. Simonsen peacefully passed from this life on November 15, 2018 at the age of 77 to join his beautiful wife Patty, whom he dearly missed, their daughter Emily, twin sons, his parents and siblings. He is survived by his children Jeff (Heather), Spencer (Barbara), Jill (David) Tatton, Jason (Kristi), Nancy (Randy died 2015) Gifford, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren,...

Richard Dale Adams

Richard Dale Adams

Nov 13, 2018

The man. The myth. The legend. Richard Dale Adams age 72 passed away the 13th of November 2018 at Sunridge Assisted Living Center, West Jordan, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parent's Dale & Lenna Adams (Wilson) He was also preceded in death by his wife Terry McGowan (November 2nd, 2016) and his granddaughter Trinity Melinda Adams (September...

Katherine Emily Bates

Katherine Emily Bates

Nov 12, 2018

Katherine (Kay) Emily Bates, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on November 12, 2018 in West Jordan, Utah at the age of 78. Kay was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Andrew John Poshek and Katherine Shirley McCallum. She is the oldest of three children; siblings John and Carol. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School. Kay was the daughter...

Eva Hollingshaus Major

Eva Hollingshaus Major

Nov 12, 2018

Eva Hollingshaus Major, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and wonderful friend passed away on November 12, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 97. Eva was born June 7, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Alois and Clara Hollingshaus. She is the sixth child of ten; she outlived all of her brothers and sisters. She graduated...

Jenny Lynn Rasmussen

Jenny Lynn Rasmussen

Nov 11, 2018

Our hearts are saddened at the passing of our loving mother, wife, sister, grandma, and friend, Jenny Lynn Rasmussen on November 11, 2018. But, we find comfort knowing that separation from her is only temporary as she is now with our Heavenly Father. Jenny was born November 22,1951 and throughout her life she was known for the love and light...

Lois Carma Austin

Lois Carma Austin

Nov 9, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved Lois, but we rejoice that she is no longer in pain from her recent bypass surgery or its complications. She is at peace and with the Lord. Born May 11, 1945 to Lee Jesse and Carma Saxton Jacobsen in Ogden, Utah. Raised in Salt Lake City. Graduated...

Alishia Mae Allen

Alishia Mae Allen

Nov 7, 2018

Alishia Mae Allen passed away suddenly on November 7, 2018. Born March 4, 1976 to Sheila Ann Allen and Gary Lynn Allen (later divorced). Alishia was raised by mother and her step-father Scott, who provided her with steadfast and unconditional support. She attended Granger and Skyline high schools and graduated from Skyline in 1994. The greatest love of Alishia's life...

Charleen Buchanan Luke

Charleen Buchanan Luke

Nov 5, 2018

Charleen Buchanan Luke passed away due to cancer on November 5, 2018 in West Valley City, Utah. Charleen was born in Richfield, Utah on April 19, 1932. Her father was Alton Buchanan and her mother was Rodean Jensen Buchanan. She had two brothers and a sister. Val, Arlen (Ozzie), and LaJuana (Lou). They all preceded her in death. She married...

Eliza Rose Ruf Fife

Eliza Rose Ruf Fife

Nov 4, 2018

Eliza Rose Ruf Fife, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 4th at age 89, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 8, 1929 in Ostermundigen, Bern, Switzerland to Walter and Lina Gilgen Ruf, she immigrated to the US and arrived in New York Harbor on her 20th birthday, 1949. She married Marlyn Lee Fife on July...

Christy Jo Bedke

Christy Jo Bedke

Oct 31, 2018

Christy Jo (Weis) Bedke, age 48, passed away peacefullyat homeon Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born to loving parents Christopher and Geniel(Webb)Weis on August 4, 1970 in Delta, Utah.She married her husband Gordon Bedke in Salt Lake City on September 7, 1990. She spent many of her younger years dancing in a variety of styles.Christy enjoyed reading, sharing a...

Gregory Warren Cable

Gregory Warren Cable

Oct 31, 2018

Gregory Warren Cable, age 70 of WVC, passed away October 31, 2018 at home. He was born December 16, 1947, in SLC, Utah to E. Warren and Fern Adams Cable. Married Linda Brasher on April 26, 1974 in the SL Temple. He attended high school at London Central and Frankfurt American High Schools while living in Europe. At the time,...

Natalie Ann Powell

Natalie Ann Powell

Oct 31, 2018

The sound of angels filled the heavens on the return of our beloved Natalie on October 31, 2018 at the age of 36. She fought a long hard battle with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy but endured it all with her infectious smile and spunky spirit. She was born on April 17, 1982 to loving parents, Scott Powell and Maureen O'Toole....

Steven Ray Peck

Steven Ray Peck

Oct 31, 2018

Steve was born on November 1, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Solomon and Beatrice Peck. He is loved by many. He married his sweetheart, Hoa Ha Peck, on May 25, 1997. Steve loved his family very much, including his daughter Sheena and his grandchildren Dixon and Marlee. He is survived by his wife, Hoa, daughter Sheena (Nick) Howa,...