Obituaries

Seanta Marie Mafoa

Seanta Marie Mafoa

Nov 24, 2020

Seanta Marie Mafoa passed away on November 24, 2020 after a short but very courageous battle with uterine cancer. Born September 28, 1985, the daughter of Jim Ash and Char Woodward.

Seanta was a generous, outgoing, loving person who was funny and loved to pull a good prank.  She had the most beautiful smile that could light up your soul.

Seanta...

Cecil Dee Throckmorton

Cecil Dee Throckmorton

Nov 23, 2020

Monday morning, November 23, 2020, Cecil Dee Throckmorton passed to the other side, after a brief medical episode, associated with age and health issues.

Born March 4, 1933, the oldest child of Joseph and Sally Throckmorton in Murray, Utah, Dee was raised by a mountain man, with old school rules of life. Hard work, dedication, yes sir, and no ma’am...

Gary Warren Bath

Gary Warren Bath

Nov 23, 2020

To a great husband, father, and grandfather. Gary was born to Fred Harry Bath, and Faye Robinson Bath on July 14, 1956. The fourth of five children, who grew up in Midvale. He met the only love of his life and married Dana Blackburn on September 11, 1975. Together for more than 45 years, they raised two sons, Chad (April),...

Joy Ione Brown Larsen

Joy Ione Brown Larsen

Nov 21, 2020

Joy Ione Brown Larsen loving Mother, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and friend passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 at Legacy House where she lived with her special-needs son Lynn.

Joy was the fourth of five children born to Arnol Richard Brown and Myrtle Camp Brown of Koosharem, Utah where she spent her childhood. She attended Richfield high school. She met...

Teddy Martin Johnson

Teddy Martin Johnson

Nov 20, 2020

Our brother and uncle Theodore “Teddy” Martin Johnson, Jr., passed away on November 20, 2020 from natural causes while a resident at The Cascades at Riverwalk nursing home in Midvale, Utah. Teddy was born on December 24, 1944 (a Christmas present) in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest child of Theodore Martin Johnson and Elizabeth Jane Blaney Johnson. He loved...

Marilyn Joan Johnson

Marilyn Joan Johnson

Nov 18, 2020

Marilyn Joan Johnson, 84, of West Valley City, UT, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 18th, after a long and valiant battle with Ovarian cancer.Marilyn was born on March 19, 1936 to Leo and Leila Schoenauer in Tulare, CA.  After graduating from Grant Union High School, in Sacramento, CA in 1954, Marilyn married and became a full time...

Jack Phillips Walker

Jack Phillips Walker

Nov 18, 2020

Jack Phillips Walker, 86, passed away on November 18, 2020.  He was born in Union City, Utah, May 30, 1934. He served in the Navy from June 1957 to September 1961.

Jack is survived by his 3 daughters; 2 sisters; 2 stepsons; 1 stepdaughter; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020, 1:00...

Boyd Charles Richardson

Boyd Charles Richardson

Nov 17, 2020

Our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Boyd Charles Richardson, age 80, died peacefully in his sleep on November 17, 2020.

Boyd was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 4, 1940, to Lynn Richardson and Eloise Flake. After graduating from Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Boyd served in the U.S. Army reserves. After leaving the reserves, he served two back-to-back...

Debbie Grace Haggard

Debbie Grace Haggard

Nov 17, 2020

Our beloved mom, grandma and friend passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2020. She was born to LeRoy and Grace Shiflett on September 18, 1954, in Salt Lake City. She married the love of her life, Robert, on October 25, 1974.

Debbie was an amazing, strong, but also an incredibly stubborn woman. Caring so much for her family she would often...

Vernon Perry Rice

Vernon Perry Rice

Nov 16, 2020

Vernon “Vern” Perry Rice - 85

He lived a full life, working hard to be of service to everyone.

Vernon was born October 5, 1935, in Rhinelander, Orida, Wisconsin, to Lyle Edminster Rice and Evelyn Erna Dutcher. He had two brothers, Gerald Rice and Orval Rice, and one sister, Sharlene Rice Deniro Anderson. He died on November 16, 2020 in...

VelDean McCallister Kirk

VelDean McCallister Kirk

Nov 14, 2020

VelDean Kirk passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 14, 2020. Although her death is a great loss for those who knew her, she lived a full and happy life. She will be mourned, but more so celebrated and remembered for the many ways in which she touched the lives of those who knew her.

Born April 30, 1932...

Dianne Haueter Simpkins

Dianne Haueter Simpkins

Nov 12, 2020

Dianne was born on November 29, 1950 to Deaun and William Ray Haueter; she passed away peacefully after a long struggle with her health.

Dianne was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters Dixie Thayne and Judy Jackson.

Dianne graduated from Hilcrest High School and lived most of her life in Utah. Dianne had six children whom she...

Mary Ann Steffen Murray

Mary Ann Steffen Murray

Nov 12, 2020

Mary Murray, age 86, departed this earth in the early morning of November 12, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah to the arms of the Lord, leaving behind the health challenges this beautiful woman faced throughout the last 4 years.

Mary was born September 13, 1934 in Sioux City, Iowa to Otto F. and Anna C. Skinner Steffen. She enjoyed...

Brett John Vietti

Brett John Vietti

Nov 11, 2020

My sweetheart Brett slipped through the veil and went home to his Heavenly Father. He was a great husband, uncle, brother, and son. His teasing ways and huge smile will be missed by so many! He has left a huge hole in many hearts that will not soon be filled, but I have confidence that he is happily serving his...

Helen Hanes Murtha

Helen Hanes Murtha

Nov 8, 2020

Helen Hanes Murtha

Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, and Friend

April 8, 1938 - November 8, 2020

 

Helen Hanes Murtha was a great woman who loved life and always made time to enjoy the company of the people around her. 

She was born and raised in Salt Lake City and lived there all her life, where she was...

Melba Brunson Knighton

Melba Brunson Knighton

Nov 8, 2020

Last night on November 8, 2020 our mother's journey came to its conclusion.  She was released from her earthly body and struggles, reuniting with her husband, Howard and her son, Brian along with many others that had gone on before her.  She was born of great parents, Frances Marion Brunson and Melva Wilson and was the caboose of her family.

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Grant Morris Huston

Grant Morris Huston

Nov 7, 2020

Grant passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday November 7th with his family by his side.

Grant was born to Clifford R. Huston Sr. and Lillie Maud Morris on July 17, 1932. He graduated from West High School and served Honorably in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Elaine Newson March 30, 1956. Grant worked at...

Bertha Evangeline Montoya Martinez

Bertha Evangeline Montoya Martinez

Nov 6, 2020

My mother, Bertha, passed away Friday evening in her sleep.  She is now free from the illness she lived with for several years.  We are comforted knowing she is at peace and resting.

Bertha was born in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to Edward and Sophie Montoya.  My mom Just really loved life, loved to laugh, was passionate about dancing and music,...

Robert Blaine Young

Robert Blaine Young

Nov 6, 2020

Robert Blaine Young passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 6th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Our father, husband, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  But to most he was our best friend.  He was a kind and understanding man, who was loved and cherished by many.

Blaine was born in August 1946 to Roy and Grace Young.  He grew up...

Jay Ross Timpson

Jay Ross Timpson

Nov 6, 2020

Our loving father, grandfather & great-grandfather passed away on Friday November 6, 2020. Jay was born August 29, 1932 to Alma A. Timpson & June Greenwood Waters Timpson Matthew.

Jay is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Belle Larsen; parents; step-father John J. Matthew; sister JoAnn Timpson Richards and several in-laws.  Survived by his brother Gary A. Timpson (Nuri);...