Obituaries

Richard Paul Reiser

Richard Paul Reiser

May 22, 2017

Richard Paul Reiser, 50, left this earth May 22, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. He will be remembered by his sense of humor and ability to touch the hearts of everyone he met. Viewing will be held Friday, May 26, 2017, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Take Flight 66 Place of Birth:Salt Lake City,...

Grace Pellegrino Shiflett

Grace Pellegrino Shiflett

May 22, 2017

My mom and best friend passed away May 22, 2017. Born December 11, 1927 to Joseph & Jenny Pellegrino in Ruth, Nevada. She was such a remarkable woman and the best cook. She was a wonderful grandmother and will be missed very much. Survived by daughter Debbie Haggard; son Joseph (Joan) Shiflett; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A...

Eric Ryan Hymas

Eric Ryan Hymas

May 20, 2017

Eric was born on September 1, 1992 to Mark and Susan Hymas. He passed away May 20, 2017 due to a long battle and complications of his diabetes. Eric had such a kind, loving, unique heart. He would do anything just to make you smile. He would give his own things as a gift to people around him just to...

Mikkel Arden Mikkelson Sr.

Mikkel Arden Mikkelson Sr.

May 20, 2017

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and true friend passed away at the SLC VA hospital in his loving wife's arms to return to our heavenly father on May 20, 2017. He was born April 7, 1952 in Nebraska to Arden and Inez Mikkelson. He was the third eldest out of five children. He joined the LDS church during his young adult...

Reed R. Erickson "Swede"

Reed R. Erickson "Swede"

May 19, 2017

It is with deep sadness but many warm and light-hearted memories that we announce the passing of our positive, easy-going, humorous, loving and supportive dad Reed (Swede) Erickson. In true gentlemanly fashion, he endured his recent health challenges without complaint and continually demonstrated his kind disposition and gratitude right up to the end. Dad came from humble beginnings, the second...

Leila Morrill Houtz

Leila Morrill Houtz

May 18, 2017

Leila Morrill Houtz, age 88, passed peacefully from this life on May 18, 2017. She was born on November 15, 1928 to Ivan and Wanda Lamoreaux Morrill. She grew up in Tridell, Utah and after graduating from Alterra High School, she served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada. She married Kleber Duayne Houtz...

Alexandria Marie McKendrick

Alexandria Marie McKendrick

May 16, 2017

Alexandria Marie McKendrick, 32, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep May 16, 2017. Alex was an energetic, kind person who helped others. Alex was born and raised in Salt Lake City. She was baptized a member of the LDS church as a child. She was a fabulous artist and loved drawing. She also loved music, both listening and making her...

Donna Ruth Hirschi Stringham

Donna Ruth Hirschi Stringham

May 14, 2017

Our sweet, cherished mother, Donna Hirschi Stringham, got her best Mother's Day gift ever as her dear husband, Clyde, took her hand and guided her through the veil just 5 months and 5 days after his passing. They now continue their eternal life together. Mom passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 14th, with her sons Max, Bruce and Steven...

William "Bill" Alexander Ware III

William "Bill" Alexander Ware III

May 11, 2017

Our beloved father, grandfather (papa), son, brother, uncle, and friend, William "Bill" Alexander Ware III, returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 13, 2017. He was born in Whittier, California on April 17, 1952 to Mary Elaine Bowen and William Alexander Ware II. After graduating High School, he served 4 years in the Air Force. He married Teri Baker...

Richard Ninow

Richard Ninow

May 10, 2017

Richard Ninow, born July 15, 1932 to Albert Carl & Stephina Johanna Els Ninow, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He passed away peacefully in the care of Rocky Mountain Care Center, Hunter Hollow. At the age of 22, he boarded a ship for his journey from South Africa to California. He stopped in Alberta Canada December of 1954. He met and...

Anne Rae Smart-Pearce

Anne Rae Smart-Pearce

May 9, 2017

Anne Smart-Pearce, 94, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- Anne Smart-Pearce with grandsonTaken about 1997 grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017, at home in Salt Lake. She was born May 10, 1923 to Charles and Edna Smart Pearce in Roosevelt, UT. She attended BYU and later LDS Business College. While there she...

Jerry D. Robinson

Jerry D. Robinson

May 8, 2017

Jerry D. Robinson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, born 12/14/1937 in Eureka, Utah, died 5/8/2017 in St. George, Utah. Parents were Dewey Walace and Delores Knotts Robinson. Upon graduating Tintic High School, class of 55, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy 1956-1960; honorably discharged. He then worked and retired from Hercules Power Company. He always considered his proudest...

James Leonard Judkins

James Leonard Judkins

May 8, 2017

J. Leonard Judkins, 82, passed away peacefully May 8, 2017. He was born April 4, 1935, in Rigby, Idaho. He was the fifth and youngest son of Leonard Newell and Susan Cleone Beus Judkins. His family moved to Ephraim, Utah, where he met and married Florence Katie Olsen on Sept. 10, 1954, in the Manti LDS Temple. She was the...

James P. Maloney

James P. Maloney

May 8, 2017

Jim was born on May 1, 1924, in Arlington, Mass., to Thomas and Doris Maloney. He passed away May 8, 2017, in Payson, Utah. He graduated in 1942, from Needham High School in Needham, Mass.; in 1949 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Boston University; and in 1953 with a Master's Degree in Education, also from Boston University. He...

Renske "Tiny" Barbara Kapp Robb

Renske "Tiny" Barbara Kapp Robb

May 5, 2017

Finally together again - Fishing poles in the water - Hand in hand - Reunited in love. Renske "Tiny" Barbara Kapp Robb was born March 8, 1929 to Harm and Pieterka Kapp in South Weber, Utah. Barbara married Robert Carl Robb on January 15, 1947, the couple was later sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan Utah Temple....

Heidi Whitman Wangsgaard

Heidi Whitman Wangsgaard

May 4, 2017

After a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with cancer, Heidi has gone to pave the way for the rest of us to follow. After her diagnosis, she decided that she was given this horrible disease for a reason. She concluded that her mission, for the time she had left, was to bring as much comfort and joy to anyone who...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Eaby

Robert "Bob" Wayne Eaby

May 2, 2017

Robert "Bob" Eaby peacefully passed away in the early morning of May 2, 2017. He was born January 14, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Frank L. Eaby and Pearl Foote. Bob married Joann Gourdin in 1955 and was blessed with one son, Danny. They were later divorced. In the summer of 1959, Bob met Trudy Sullivan and her daughters...

Joshua Aaron Drake

Joshua Aaron Drake

May 2, 2017

Joshua Aaron Drake was born on April 9, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Alan Drake and Elizabeth Merrill Drake. He was called home to his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2017. He enjoyed playing games of all kinds with others, especially his Grandma Merrill. He loved playing sports, teasing others, the outdoors and hiking. He is survived...

Norma Dickinson Talbot

Norma Dickinson Talbot

Apr 30, 2017

Norma was born in Panguitch, Utah, on December 30, 1924. She passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Norma had been in bad health for the past number of years and at one point, was not able to be with her husband of 66 years upon his death. She passed quietly in her sleep due to complications from a number...

Kristin Lorraine Thomas

Kristin Lorraine Thomas

Apr 30, 2017

Kristin Lorraine Thomas, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away April 30, 2017. Born February 15, 1974, in Granger, Utah to Chris Scott and Ken Lambson. Kristin's childhood was filled with sports and being outdoors. She was a proud tomboy and loved running track, playing basketball, and playing tetherball at her grandparent's home. She would often be found fishing and...