Obituaries

John Russell Perry

John Russell Perry

Jul 12, 2016

John Russell Perry was born July 14, 1933, in Cedar City, Utah, to Leland M. and McNone Nelson Perry. Russ died July 12, 2016, at home, after a lengthy trial with Parkinson's Disease. Russ grew up in Provo, Utah. He served in the New England States LDS Mission from September 1953-1955. He remained a committed member of the LDS Church...

Arthur John Jones Jr.

Arthur John Jones Jr.

Jul 12, 2016

Arthur John Jones Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Murray, Utah, on July 12, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 25, 1929, the son of Arthur and Murial Jones. On February 3, 1951, he married Donna Anderson; they later divorced. On May 19, 1984, he married Delores Dolle. They lived and worked in Dugway, Utah, until...

Eldeane Merrill Sheffer

Eldeane Merrill Sheffer

Jul 10, 2016

Eldeane Merrill Sheffer, age 85, or Taylorsville, Utah, passed away July 10, 2016. She was born in St. George, Utah, to Horatio Harris and Millie Hardy Merrill, on May 21, 1931. She married Bert D. Sheffer on July 12, 1949, in the St. George LDS Temple. Survivors include her husband, Bert; her children: Dean (Angeli), Dale (Pam), Linda Woodfield (Scott),...

Alice Joanne Roderick

Alice Joanne Roderick

Jul 8, 2016

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Alice Joanne Roderick, peacefully passed away July 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Joanne was born May 5, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by her siblings, brother Wayne (Carolyn) Roderick of Pocatello, Idaho and her sister Carolyn Hendricks of Salt Lake City. She gifted this world with 2 beautiful...

Richard Lee Woodbury

Richard Lee Woodbury

Jul 6, 2016

Richard Lee "Woody" Woodbury, age 70, passed away July 6, 2016. Born March 5, 1946, to Hartley and Arvilla Woodbury in Cedar City, Utah. He grew up in Kanarraville and graduated from Cedar City High School and Utah Technical College. He married Kristine Forsyth December 19, 1964. They had three sons together: Dale Forsyth, Gary Lee, and Richard Jason. They...

Phillip Alonzo Cook

Phillip Alonzo Cook

Jul 6, 2016

Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Phillip Alonzo Cook, passed away July 6, 2016. He was born Nov. 13, 1946, in Huntington, Utah, to Omer and Eva Cook. He met the love of his life, Susan Mary Mabey, while attending BYU. They were married March 19, 1971, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Phillip was an active member of The...

Johnathan William Clinger

Johnathan William Clinger

Jul 5, 2016

Our loving, kind, caring son, brother, husband, and father, John W. Clinger, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 5, 2016. He was born January 11, 1991, to Lorie and David Lee Clinger. He attended West Jordan High School where he enjoyed playing basketball, video games, and debating current events and philosophy with his many friends. He worked at...

Vaun Grant Morrow

Vaun Grant Morrow

Jul 5, 2016

Our friend, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather, Vaun G. Morrow, passed away on July 5, 2016, of natural causes. He was born on April 25, 1933 to Arthur and Gladys Morrow in Riverton, Utah. Vaun married Sally Bown in October of 1954; they later divorced. He married Louise Thuesen (ne Stirling) April 29, 1971, and was later sealed...

Irma Shorr Garske

Irma Shorr Garske

Jul 5, 2016

Irma Shorr Garske passed away July 5, 2016. She was born August 11, 1926, in Hamburg, Germany, to Alvin and Frieda Brey. She married Jerry Shorr and they had twin girls; one was stillborn, and Heidi, who suffered from brain injuries from birth, lived to the age of three. During her life she was married twice more, first to Earl...

Eleanor Jane Carney

Eleanor Jane Carney

Jul 4, 2016

Loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, Eleanor Jane Carney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, July 4, 2016. She was born September 14, 1930, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Dewey and Viola Summers. She married Louis Raymond Carney, Jr. on February 14, 1958, Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ray passed away August 9,...

Charlene Maxine McKean Maxine McKean

Charlene Maxine McKean Maxine McKean

Jul 2, 2016

Charlene left her loving family on July 2, 2016, to be with her Father in Heaven. She was born June 6, 1941, to Maxine and Charlie Halvorsen. She married her best friend, Doug McKean, on March 3, 1962. Together they had three children and spent 54 beautiful years together. Charlene loved spending time with her family. She loved crafting, cake...

Maxine Zina Perry

Maxine Zina Perry

Jul 2, 2016

Maxine Perry, age 78, of Kearns, Utah, passed away July 2, 2016, in Murray, after a long battle with Lymphatic Cancer. She was born March 17, 1938, in Groveland, Idaho. She was active in the LDS Church and served in many callings including Relief Society and Primary President. She loved teaching school and primary. She enjoyed the 33 years she...

Whitney Dayley Hale

Whitney Dayley Hale

Jul 2, 2016

Whitney Dayley Hale, age 97, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, peacefully at the home of his daughter, Aleen Hale Holt. He was born August 12, 1918, in Oakley, Idaho, to Wallace Aroet and Anna Penola Dayley Hale. He married Melda Catherine Morgan, on January 18, 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated from Oakley High School and...

Alice Gae O'Driscoll

Alice Gae O'Driscoll

Jul 1, 2016

Hey Mom, it's been twenty years since you and Dad last held hands and right now we're all trying to imagine what your reunion must be like. Hope there's video. We've all seen how hard these years have been on you. You have had some real lows, but we are all so proud that you finished the journey with your...

Chuck Pethtel

Chuck Pethtel

Jun 30, 2016

Chuck Pethtel, age 54, passed away suddenly June 30, 2016, in Murray, Utah. He was born March 31, 1962, to Guy Pethtel (deceased) and Verna Wilkins. Chuck spent his early childhood in Kearns and Wanship, Utah.He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked in the oil industry throughout the world including: Wyoming, Indonesia,...

Alan Kendrick Madsen Schwind

Alan Kendrick Madsen Schwind

Jun 29, 2016

Alan Kendrick Madsen Schwind - "Schwindy", age 26, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away unexpectedly June 29,2016. He was born to Pattye and David Schwind on December 15, 1989, in Murray, Utah. Alan graduated from Taylorsville High School where he excelled in music, drama and academics. He participated in many school and community theater productions under the direction of his drama...

David Willis North Sr.

David Willis North Sr.

Jun 28, 2016

David was born December 8, 1947. He passed away June 28, 2016, in his sleep, due to the lasting effects of Agent Orange. He served his country during the Vietnam War, and took great pride in his service. He always worked hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed taking his family fishing. He is survived by his wife, Chris;...

Debbie Jean Martinez

Debbie Jean Martinez

Jun 27, 2016

Debbie Jean Martinez 1954 ~ 2016 Debbie Jean Martinez, 62, passed away June 27th, 2016 after a courageous battle with illness. Born April 18, 1954 in California. Graduated from West High School in 1972. Married Anthony Martinez in 1983. Debbie loved to read, listen to music and bake sweets for her family. She is survived by her husband of 33...

Joseph Richard Johnston Jr.

Joseph Richard Johnston Jr.

Jun 25, 2016

Our loving father, Joseph Richard Johnston Jr., was reunited with his eternal sweetheart as he passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2016, at the age of 94. Born August 20, 1921, to Joseph R. and Rosella F. Jensen Johnston. He married his eternal companion, Gudrun Pedersen on June 24, 1957, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and...

Lloyd Earl Arbon

Lloyd Earl Arbon

Jun 19, 2016

On June 19, 2016, Father's Day, Lloyd Earl Arbon, 84, surrounded by his family, peacefully returned home to his Father in Heaven after a long battle with cancer. The only son, Lloyd was born in Ogden, Utah to Vernon Lawrence & Edith Marie Arbon on May 10, 1932. He served in the Army during the Korean War followed by a...