Obituaries

Mayme Deanne Morris

Mayme Deanne Morris

Jul 24, 2020

On Friday, July 24, 2020, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend Mayme Deanne Morris, 83, was reunited with her Heavenly Father. Born in Pecos, Texas on February 21, 1937.

She married the love of her life, Kenneth Wayne Morris on March 1, 1958 in Boise, Idaho. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1960, where they raised their family...

John (Jack) Alma Lowe, Sr.

John (Jack) Alma Lowe, Sr.

Jul 24, 2020

John (Jack) Alma Lowe passed away on July 24, 2020 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born on March 25, 1941 to Grant and Elizabeth Lowe. He was the 5th of 6 children. He served with pride and honor in the U.S. Army, and he would often reminisce about that time of his life.

 

He married Judy Howells...

June Russell Smart

June Russell Smart

Jul 23, 2020

June Russell Smart was born June 24, 1923 in the small town of Marion, UT, which is nestled against the mountains between the towns of Oakley and Kamas in Summit County.  June was the third child of Charles Lyman and Vera Gibbons Russell.  She passed away July 23, 2020 surrounded by her children at her residence in Summit Senior Living,...

Kenneth Alan Park,Sr.

Kenneth Alan Park,Sr.

Jul 23, 2020

Kenneth Alan Park Sr. passed away suddenly on July 23, 2020.

Kenneth was born on June 13, 1944 in Murray, Utah to Afton Jean Knebelau and Kenneth Leonard Park. He was the only boy out of six children. Sisters - Karla Stay, Sandra Tanner, Joan Gurule Paetsch, Renee Garrett and Robyn Naillon.

Kenneth served in the United States Army at...

Michael Wei Kwan

Michael Wei Kwan

Jul 21, 2020

MICHAEL WEI KWAN May 22, 1962 - July 21, 2020

 

The Honorable Michael Wei Kwan passed away at home on Tuesday July 21, 2020 of natural causes. Our loss is great and will be long lasting. Michael’s life was filled by service to Utah and national Asian Pacific American communities as a mentor and teacher, fierce advocate for justice,...

Donaldo Estevan Lopez

Donaldo Estevan Lopez

Jul 21, 2020

Donaldo Estevan Lopez

Born June 19, 1935 in LA Puente New Mexico to Santiago and Adriana Lopez

Siblings: Max (Sophie) Lopez, Pete Lopez – Passed in the Korean war ,Teresa (Richard)Manzanares

Married Bana (Gloria) Gallegos on August 01, 1959.Together they raised 2 sons, Estevan and Juan Lopez who he loves and was so proud to take part in their life.

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Lewis Ricky Yates Jr.

Lewis Ricky Yates Jr.

Jul 19, 2020

Lewis (Ricky) Yates Jr. 50, of Taylorsville Utah. Born September 3, 1969 in Murray Utah. Tragically passed away on July 19,2020.Preceeded in death by his father Lewis Ricky Yates Sr., Stepfather Jerry Jones, grandparents, aunts anduncles and several other family members who loved our Ricky very, very much.

Ricky leaves behind his much loved mother. DeOna Jones, sister, Debra Yates,...

Moroni George Leafty

Moroni George Leafty

Jul 16, 2020

Moroni George Leafty was born to Leland Ray Leafty and Kathleen Mae Cross in Murray Utah. He married Nancy Hill in 1979. They lived in S.L.C then moved to Magna. He is survived by his wife Nancy, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 16 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. Moroni was a fitness enthusiast. Any type of fitness he could do...

Beverly Jeanne Johnson Aiken

Beverly Jeanne Johnson Aiken

Jul 14, 2020

Beverly Jeanne Johnson Aiken, 82, passed away on July 14, 2020 due to complications following surgery. Beverly was born on January 5, 1938 in Murray, UT, she was the oldest child of Raymond and Margaret Johnson. She grew up in Murray, graduated from Murray High School in 1956, and went on to graduate from Westminster College and the Old St....

Fred Griffiths

Fred Griffiths

Jul 12, 2020

Thomas Frederick Griffiths was born April 18, 1928 in Treasureton, Idaho to Frederick Griffiths and Alice Albertie Griffeth. He was the youngest of 12 siblings. He passed away Sunday night July 12, 2020.  He grew up on a farm in Idaho and joined the Merchant Marines when he was 17. He married Shirley Darlene Brough February 26, 1948 (deceased) and...

Lillis June Rogers Byers

Lillis June Rogers Byers

Jul 12, 2020

Lillis June Rogers Byers, age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah, from pancreatic cancer.

She was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 2, 1939 to John Victor Rogers and Lillian  Stead Rogers and grew up on a farm in Kanosh, Utah, learning how to work with her family. She went to school...

Doris Eileen Harding

Doris Eileen Harding

Jul 10, 2020

Doris Eileen McClurg Harding, born November 13, 1921, passed away on July 10, 2020. Doris died of natural causes at the age of 98 in the G.E. Wahlen Veterans Home.

Doris was born in Des Moines, Iowa and later lived in Bethany, Nebraska and Downey, California. She then moved to Meadow, Utah and later live in Murray, Taylorsville and St....

Philip James Meidell

Philip James Meidell

Jul 8, 2020

In the words of Frank Sinatra, Philip J. Meidell lived his life the only way he knew how, “My way”. Making a memorable entrance, Philip James Meidell was born in a car on the side of the road in the middle of a blizzard on March 4, 1962. This launched him into a life of adventure, fun, and enough experiences...

J Keith Campbell

J Keith Campbell

Jul 6, 2020

J Keith Campbell, age 88 passed away with his wife and children by his side on July 6, 2020 in Lehi, Utah from natural causes. 

Keith was born September 29, 1931 in Goshen, Utah to Glen P. and Rachel (Lichfield) Campbell. He was their only son but was surrounded by four wonderful sisters. Preceding him in death are Wanda (Oris)...

Duane Winston Klinger

Duane Winston Klinger

Jul 5, 2020

Duane Winston Klinger slipped peacefully into eternity Sunday morning, July 5, 2020 at his home in Salt Lake City surrounded by loved ones.

Duane was born December 5, 1930 in Chicago, IL. Son of Virgil Klinger and Julia Speich Klinger. Raised in Wisconsin, Duane was very inquisitive and eager to learn of the world around him. He started as a...

Jessie Francom Olsen

Jessie Francom Olsen

Jul 3, 2020

Jessie Francom Olsen, 92, died peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020. Jessie was born June 28, 1928 in Payson, Utah to Ernest Harding Francom and Prudence Hudson. Jessie’s mother died shortly after childbirth when Jessie was born. Jessie was raised by her aunt and uncle. She married Kenneth Jack Olsen on February 28, 1946 in Payson, Utah. She later divorced...

Patsy Elaine Neilson Jackman

Patsy Elaine Neilson Jackman

Jul 3, 2020

Patsy Neilson Jackman, 78, passed away on July 3, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born November 25, 1941 to Rulon Mecham and Thelma Black Mecham in Midvale, Utah. She attended Jordan High School. She married Eddie Ray Neilson (decd) on September 19, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah and later remarried to Dallas Jackman on May...

Donald Reid Hansen

Donald Reid Hansen

Jul 3, 2020

Donald Reid Hansen, 90, of Sandy, Utah passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends July 3, 2020. Donald was born July 22,1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Albert and Edna Hansen. He was the 2nd child of Albert and Edna, with brothers and sisters being Albert, Mamie, Lois and Joyce.

Donald graduated from West High School and later graduated...

Mable Faye Sanderson

Mable Faye Sanderson

Jul 3, 2020

Mable Faye Olsen Sanderson, age 86 passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her sons, daughter, and numerous grandchildren.

Mable was born February 15, 1934, in Salina, Utah to John and Faye Olsen. She married the love of her life Don Sanderson on June 22, 1950. Together they raised four children in Hunter, Utah, celebrating 67...

Raymond Felix Harmon

Raymond Felix Harmon

Jun 29, 2020

Ray Harmon passed away peacefully in his home on June 29, 2020. He was born November 14, 1944 in Murray, Utah to Edgar and Dorothy Harmon. He was passionate about racing and enjoyed drag racing his 1940 Chevy Coupe and has many trophies to show for it. He was not only the race car driver, but in his down time...