Obituaries

Glenna Hymas Ridge

Glenna Hymas Ridge

Sep 16, 2021

Glenna Hymas Ridge born on August 1, 1936, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2021. She worked hard all her life. She received her Cosmetology License, worked at Dee’s Family Restaurant and Mervyn's Department store. She met many lifelong friends at Mervyn’s that she remained in contact with after she retired.

She loved her friends and family. She...

Shirley May Johnson Strong

Shirley May Johnson Strong

Sep 14, 2021

 

Shirley May Johnson Strong passed away peacefully at the Our House Assisted Living Facility in Tooele, Utah on September 14, 2021 at the age of 87.

She was born October 11, 1933, in Newton, Utah to Sherman and Viola Johnson.  She married her high school sweetheart Ronald D. Strong on November 14, 1952. 

She worked for Mountain Bell for...

Ardene Ray Bona

Ardene Ray Bona

Sep 14, 2021

Ardene Ray Bona, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was called home peacefully after a full and beautiful life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from his home in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 94. He was a devoted family man, a true friend, an entrepreneur, a WWII veteran, and a faithful, lifelong member of The Church...

Phyllis Garcia Kelsch

Phyllis Garcia Kelsch

Sep 13, 2021

Phyllis Kelsch was born on July 28, 1939 and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 13, 2021, at the age of 82.

She will be greatly missed for her spontaneity, hours of endless stories and love she had for her family and friends. There are great memories of her splendid smile that will be shared for generations...

Bonnie Perry

Bonnie Perry

Sep 12, 2021

Bonnie Irene Mathews Perry, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021, in Riverton, Utah.

Born in Beaver, Utah on May 28, 1930, to Melvin and Thressa Mathews, she spent her childhood attending schools in Beaver, and then in Cedar City, Utah. It was there Bonnie met Ward Perry. The two were married on December 3, 1948, and later...

Marion Olsen Hudson

Marion Olsen Hudson

Sep 8, 2021

Marion Olsen Hudson passed away suddenly in her home in Stansbury Park, Utah on the morning of September 8, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1949, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Daris Reese Olsen and Mildred Louise Ames Dodd. She was one of eleven children, and she often recalled the adventures her parents had of raising her along with...

Glen Bennett Wells

Glen Bennett Wells

Sep 5, 2021

Our dear, sweet, gentle father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Glen Bennett Wells, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2021. Dad died of natural causes and was never the same following the loss of his beloved eternal companion, Georgia who passed earlier this year.

Glen was born in Preston, Idaho to Merlin...

Jake Edward Johnston

Jake Edward Johnston

Sep 5, 2021

Surrounded by loved ones, Jake Edward Johnston, son of Joseph and Kay Johnston, lost his battle with cancer on September 5, 2021. From a young age Jake had a love for everything outdoors. He was an avid hunter of deer, geese, ducks, just about anything with legs. Jake also enjoyed fishing, especially at ponds on his grandfather's farm in Oklahoma....

Mary Frances Lujan Salazar

Mary Frances Lujan Salazar

Sep 4, 2021

Mary Frances Lujan Salazar “Fran”, 86 years old, left her earthly body on September 3, 2021 to have a reunion with her family and friends.

Married Paul Salazar and was later divorced.  They had two wonderful children-Teresa Lou (Teri) Salazar (Johnny) and Micheal Paul (dec) Salazar (Darnell), whom Fran loved with a passion, and she was given two wonderful loving granddaughters,...

Elaine Hansen

Elaine Hansen

Sep 3, 2021

Ina Elaine Fikstad Hansen, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 in her home in West Valley City, UT at the age of 92.  She was born to Moylen Elmer Fikstad and Ina Bell Keppner on June 14, 1929 in Rexburg, ID.  She always enjoyed that she shared her birthday with her mother as well as it being on Flag...

Doris June McCarty

Doris June McCarty

Sep 3, 2021

Doris June McCarty passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021.

Doris was born on April 27, 1938, to James Reginal and Artie Nomie Cox in Mesa Rica, New Mexico. She grew up with her 2 sisters Betty and Barbra and her one brother Hal. She married her loving husband Raymond " Red " McCarty. They had many adventures together with...

Ray Jorgen Jorgensen

Ray Jorgen Jorgensen

Sep 2, 2021

If Ray were here giving his own obituary today, he would probably start out by saying, What’s the good word?” as this was his standard greeting.

Ray Jorgen Jorgensen was born November 24, 1930 to Emma Thompson and Lyman Jorgensen in Ephraim, Utah.  He was the 6th of 11 children.  Ray loved to spend time hunting with his dog Butch...

Cheryl Suzanne Moore Ginn

Cheryl Suzanne Moore Ginn

Sep 2, 2021

Cheryl S. Ginn of Lake Rockport, Utah, died unexpectedly on September 2, 2021.  Cheryl was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on June 12, 1962.  She is survived by her husband, Andrew E. Ginn; a stepdaughter, Marie Ginn; her brothers, Doug and Bruce Moore; and her nephew John Thomas Moore.  She was predeceased by her parents, Charlotte and Jim Moore.  She leaves behind her beloved...

Heather Ann Cushing Cropper

Heather Ann Cushing Cropper

Aug 30, 2021

Heaven gained a beautiful soul this week. Heather Ann Cushing Cropper left us for a time on August 30, 2021 at Jordan Valley Hospital in West Jordan, Utah. She returned home where “peace which passeth all understanding” is in abundance. We know she will find peace in Christ because she will fit right in with him.  

Heather was born in...

Charleen Mary Jensen

Charleen Mary Jensen

Aug 29, 2021

Charleen Mary Naillon Jensen was put to rest on August 29, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1941 in Price, Utah to Ben L. and Juanita Petitti Naillon. Married Jack E. Jensen; later divorced.

Charleen was helpful and always friendly to the less fortunate. She had a special love for little children and big smile and hug whenever she...

Charles Hatt

Charles Hatt

Aug 27, 2021

 

Leon Charles Hatt was born on January 15, 1942, to Charles Leroy Hatt and Opal Collett in Murray, UT.  Passed away August 27, 2021. Graduated from Bingham High School. Served in the U.S. Navy 1961 to 1965. Attended Salt Lake Vocational School where he received a certificate as master machinist. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting, skeet shooting, golfing...

Michael Kaye Van Dorn

Michael Kaye Van Dorn

Aug 26, 2021

Michael Kaye Van Dorn passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1946, to John and Mildred Van Dorn of Orem, Utah. 

From a young age Mike was interested in science, astronomy, and sound/image technology. He was active in student government, civic service, and a BYU Honors Program graduate and MC for the BYU Program Bureau. 

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Victor Refugio Tapia

Victor Refugio Tapia

Aug 25, 2021

 

Victor Refugio Tapia, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 25, 2021. He was born to Bonafacio and Raquel Arellano Tapia October 15, 1927, in Highland Roy, Utah. He married twice and later divorced. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and working with his hands. His greatest accomplishment was raising nine children. He served in the Army and...

Dorothy Caroline Salazar

Dorothy Caroline Salazar

Aug 23, 2021

Dorothy Caroline Salazar

“See you in the morning”

 

Dorothy Caroline Salazar, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home in Kearns, Utah surrounded by her family on August 23, 2021.

Mom was born April 15, 1927 in Salida, Colorado. The daughter of Manuel and Ramona Chavez, she was the oldest of twelve siblings.

Mom was married to Aladino Gurule’...

Richard David Wells

Richard David Wells

Aug 22, 2021

Richard David Wells 

November 25, 1957- August 22, 2021 

 

Richard “Toom” Wells, 63, passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021.  Rick was born in Pocatello, Idaho or as he would sing “I was born... in the Rocky Mountains naked”.  He grew up in Taylorsville, Utah and lived in the same neighborhood as his sweet wife Lisa.  After throwing many snowballs...