Obituaries

Del W. Cox

Del W. Cox

Oct 21, 2015

Del Wayne Cox, 75, loved by all who knew him, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in West Valley City, Utah from cancer. Del leaves behind his sweet wife, Elaine; siblings, Archie (Sylvia) Cox, Garry (Pat) Cox, Barta (Kent) Reese; children, Lori Knight, Lynanne (Val) Cossey, Leesa (Curtis) Jones, Daren (Deann) Cox, Loraine (Ismail) Garcia, Douglas (Rayes) Cox, David Cox; 19...

Lydia Bennie Salazar Allen

Lydia Bennie Salazar Allen

Oct 21, 2015

On October 21, 2015, Lydia, our sweet loving sister, daughter, mother and wife left this world after a long and hard fought battle with diabetes. She was 65. She will be missed by all who knew her (our hearts are broken) but we know her pain and suffering is over and she is at peace. We will forever long for...

Elijah Lee Maakestad

Elijah Lee Maakestad

Oct 20, 2015

Our sweet infant son, Elijah Lee Maakestad, passed away October 20, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Evan Lee Maakestad and Jessica Nelson; siblings, Gabriel, Alexander and Isabella. A viewing will be heldFriday, October 23, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Interment, Taylorsville City Cemetery. Place of Death:Salt Lake City, Utah

Garry Richard Ashley

Garry Richard Ashley

Oct 20, 2015

Born on March 12, 1957. Garry left us on October 20, 2015. Garry was born in Salt Lake City to Russell and Jean Ashley, the eighth of twelve children. He grew up in Kearns and graduated from Kearns High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Pat Anderson but later divorced. A second marriage to Wilma Edwards also ended in...

Grace Mary Miller

Grace Mary Miller

Oct 19, 2015

Grace passed away peacefully at Davis Regional Hospital on 10/19/2015. Grace loved her family very much. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was a wizard in the kitchen and loved spending time with family and friends. She is survived by daughter Janet; son Jim; daughter-in-law Collette; niece Carol (Ken) Green; grandsons Ryan (Sasha) and Shaun; and great-grandchildren, Christian, Alex...

William Les Howick

William Les Howick

Oct 18, 2015

William Lester Howick peacefully passed away from natural causes at the age of 98 surrounded by members of his family on October 18, 2015. Born Oct 1, 1917 to John William and Carrie Maxwell Howick in Sugarhouse, Utah. Married Ramona Hess Wellington June 20, 1938; later married Bette Ann Ward on Aug. 11, 1948, and after Bette joined the church...

Steven Reece Shafer

Steven Reece Shafer

Oct 18, 2015

Steven R. Shafer passed away October 18, 2015, surrounded by loved ones.He was born on September 17, 1947, in Falls City, Nebraska, to Alvin and Twila Shafer. He grew up in Washington and Utah and graduated from Tooele High School.Upon graduating, he joined the U.S. Army. He was a Vietnam vet with the 23rd Infantry and served in Operation Iraqi...

Barbara Ann Nelson

Barbara Ann Nelson

Oct 16, 2015

Barbara Ann Nelson returnedhome to her Heavenly Father and herdear sweetheart, Paul Magnuson onOctober 16 , 2015 surrounded by herchildren and loved ones. Her faith in herHeavenly Father and her Eternal familygave her the strength to persevere inthis life and ultimately find rest in theirarms. Barbara was born to the lateRulon and Dora Rich in Kenilworth, Utahon October 14, 1928....

Delores Ann Pleasant Dolle Jones

Delores Ann Pleasant Dolle Jones

Oct 15, 2015

Delores Pleasant Dolle Jones passed away peacefully at her home in Murray, Utah surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2015 after a long illness. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on August 30, 1937, the daughter of Kenneth and Leona Pleasant. In November 3, 1954, Delores married Roland E. Dolle Jr. They were divorced in 1983. On May...

Aumi Taifai' To'omata

Aumi Taifai' To'omata

Oct 14, 2015

In loving memory of Prince Aumi To'omata who left this earth to soon, was loved by his wife Michelle and their six children, Chantel 28, John 25, Cruz 24, Ismeal 23, Jonica 20, Cornelius 18 and 12 grandchildren. He will be loved and missed by many. Place of Birth: SamoaPlace of Death: Kearns, Utah

Jeffrey Scott Keenan

Jeffrey Scott Keenan

Oct 14, 2015

Jeffrey Scott Keenan, age 37, passed away October 14, 2015 in South Salt Lake, Utah. He was a very adventurous, spunky, fun, big-hearted man. He loved living life to the fullest, on his own terms. Survived by his son, Kaden J. Keenan; daughter Jaycie Joy; mother Brenda Willden and the rest of the fam damn. Memorial services will be held...

Jay B Black

Jay B Black

Oct 13, 2015

Born January 29, 1934 in Salt Lake City. He was the son of William Cline and Ruth Mary Miller Black. He passed away on October 13, 2015 at St. Mark's Hospital. Jay married Helen Davis on May 27, 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married by Harold B. Lee. Jay retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years...

Brian David Thur

Brian David Thur

Oct 13, 2015

Born January 6, 1974, to David and Noreen Thur of Murray, Utah. He was a courageous, tenacious, comical, loving friend to many, including his best friend, Joree Felker. Brian passed away on October 13, 2015, in Murray Utah. He is survived by his parents, six sisters, and four brothers. He was especially close to his cousin, Cami Camber of Lethbridge,...

Barbara Alice Spain

Barbara Alice Spain

Oct 12, 2015

Born in Hansen, Idaho on July 25, 1934, died October 12, 2015. She had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She married Charles Spain on September 16, 1950. She was a resident of Kearns for 50 years. A longtime member of the LDS Church and served many callings. We would like to thank Leslie, Sheri, Tiffany and nurse Ginny of Intermountain...

Kenna Larue Jensen Prestwich

Kenna Larue Jensen Prestwich

Oct 9, 2015

Kenna Larue Jensen Prestwich returned to her heavenly home on October 9, 2015 after a 12- year battle fighting the devastating disease of dementia. She died in her own home surrounded by her caretakers, her daughters. She was born on September 30, 1930 to Calvin Christian Jensen and Edith Osborne. Kenna married the love of her life, Morris Keith Prestwich,...

Inez Carmen Martinez Chavez

Inez Carmen Martinez Chavez

Oct 8, 2015

Our beloved and devout Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away, October 8, 2015 of natural causes to be joined with her Lord Jesus Christ in a heavenly celebration with angels singing. Inez was born on June 22, 1944 to Ramone Jose and Otelina Flora Martinez in Cebolla, New Mexico. Inez met the love of her life Nazario Amos Chavez in...

Dallas Leo Richins

Dallas Leo Richins

Oct 8, 2015

Dallas Leo Richins, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in St. George, Utah on October 8, 2015. Dallas was born on November 26, 1932 in Arcadia, Utah to Thurlo and Leah Richins. Dallas served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge, he married Sharlene Millgate (later divorced) and had four children....

Joan Hender Atkinson Cope

Joan Hender Atkinson Cope

Oct 7, 2015

Joan Cope 1932 ~ 2015 Joan Afton Hender Cope, 83, passed away after a long illness on October 7, 2015. Joan was born on March 3, 1932 in Gloucester, MA. She was married to Kendell R. Atkinson, on June 25, 1952. They were later divorced, and Joan was married to Joseph W. Cope, on February 17, 1987. Joan served in...

Gary Rex Buys

Gary Rex Buys

Oct 6, 2015

Gary Rex Buys, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home, October 6, 2015, after a short illness. He was born October 21, 1942, to Rex and Ada LaVern Stone Buys, the first of three children including Harvey and Patricia Buys Jones. Gary spent a great deal of his youth in Heber City, Utah, with his grandparents, who influenced his...

John Henry Hohlbauch "Big John"

John Henry Hohlbauch "Big John"

Oct 1, 2015

John left this earth unexpectedly October 1, 2015, at the age of 55-years-young. He loved life and spent most of his spare time in the great outdoors hunting and fishing. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He could also be found serving in various callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, throughout...