Obituaries

Jul 7, 2019

Our hero and loving mom, grandma, and wife, Sandra Marie Gillen, passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on July 7, 2019 to be reunited with family and friends on the other side of the veil.

Sandra was born August 21, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to goodly parents, Bert Frederick and Wanda Eloise Kidman. Sandra graduated...

Jul 7, 2019

Our loving son, brother, husband, uncle and friend MELVIN JOSEPH AVERY passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

He was born on April 20, 1940 to Neal C. and Glennie D. Avery. As the baby of the family, Joe was spoiled rotten by his parents, six sisters and three brothers. Joe was a devoted son taking care of his...

Jul 6, 2019

Newel David Ward, devoted husband, dedicated father, supportive grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 6, 2019. He was born in Declo, ID to George David Ward and Laura Amelia Rolfing, August 25, 1924.

After graduating from Declo High School, he worked in the heating plant at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake...

Jul 3, 2019

Reed LeRoy Coles1930 ~ 2019

Reed was born on May 5, 1930, to LeRoy Benjamin and Cora Veda Ellis Coles, in Milo, Idaho. He married Inez Jean Huff on June 10, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, and later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 19, 1953. He passed away on July 3, 2019 at the William E. Christoffersen Salt...

Jul 3, 2019

Merrell was born in Coalville, Utah to Ruth Rees Miller and Glen Edwin Miller and passed away July 3, 2019. Married Clara Burns on April 6, 1951. Merrell was very well known in the Wildlife community. He served on the Board of Big Game Control for 12 years. He worked a full time job until he was 83. He is...

Jul 2, 2019

Aleen Jorgensen Dubray beloved wife, mother, and grandmother returned to her Heavenly Father a on July 2nd 2019 in Midvale, Utah. She was 79

Aleen was born and raised on a farm in Wellington, Utah. It’s there that she met her forever partner, Ferno Lee Dubray and raised four children. Aleen and Ferno travelled many miles together living throughout Utah,...

Jul 2, 2019

Dennis Alan Dunsmore, 65, of Draper, passed peacefully at home Tuesday, July 2, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Born May 13, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, Dennis was and raised by Allen and Margaret Dunsmore. He married Lorie Huntington Dunsmore on June 9, 1982.

Dennis was raised in Michigan and attended Michigan State University (Go Green, not blue) where he...

Jul 1, 2019

“Nana”

TAYLORSVILLE-Mildred Whittle France, 99, long time resident of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 1, 2019 in South Jordan, Utah.

Born January 9, 1920 in Murray, Utah to Jonathan and Matilda Nelson Whittle. Educated in the Murray School System. Married Glen France May 23, 1941. They were married for 62 wonderful years. Glen preceded...

Jun 30, 2019

WEST VALLEY CITY, UT - Mary Catherine Peel Lano, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, June 30, 2019.

Cathie was born May 1, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, second child to Perry C and Mary Anderson Peel.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Jun 30, 2019

Robert (Bob) Baty died at home in Taylorsville, UT from a dislodged blood clot on June 30, 2019, at the age of 56. He was born in Murray, UT to Clinton and Connie Baty on January 24, 1963.

Bob attended Alta High School and Salt Lake Community College. He worked the early part of his career at Union Pacific Railroad...

Jun 28, 2019

Lauri Hinton, a resident of Mt. Zion, Illinois, was born in August of 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Jeanine Eldredge and C. Ray Van Leuven. Lauri was the oldest of four children and she is survived by her brother Jerry Van Leuven, and sisters Valerie Ockey, and Amber Barrus. Lauri’s most important focus in life was her...

Jun 28, 2019

Allen Pheral Hansen, 92, passed away on Friday, June 28 th , 2019 in Taylorsville, Utah. Allen was born in Spring City, Utah to Anna Eliza Allred and Joseph Franklin Hansen on November 28, 1926.

He entered the Army right after High School and served in World War II. Upon discharge he went to school at Idaho State University and...

Jun 27, 2019

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019. Betty was born on March 11, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William and Marjorie Coats.

Betty married her sweetheart, Allen Richard Anderson on April 17, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with five children.

Allen and Betty served a mission...

Jun 26, 2019

Richard Elmo Olsen, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26th in his home in Magna, Utah. He was born on February 3, 1937. He was the oldest Son of 12 children. He was born to Elmo and Mildred Olsen. He was preceded in death by his father Elmo, his sister Ann, his mother Mildred, and his brother Gerald....

Jun 26, 2019

Taylorsville, Utah – After fighting ten years of health issues, our dear mother and grandmother peacefully left this life to be reunited with her handsome husband, Nick. She was 84 years old. Marilyn was born in Queens, New York, to Fritz and Nora Baumgart.

Marilyn met her beloved husband at a Christmas dance. They danced only with each other the...

Jun 25, 2019

On the evening of June 25th, Dad’s Bride, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother quietly stepped through the veil to join her heavenly family.

Born August 26, 1937 in Salt Lake City Utah to Clarence Eldon Jensen and Olivette Bowles. Lorna was one of 7 children, 5 brothers and 1 sister. She grew up in the Sugarhouse area and graduated from...

Jun 24, 2019

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Jun 23, 2019

Isaac Velasquez, age 46, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June, 23, 2019 in his home in Salt Lake City. He was born October 22, 1972 in San Miguel, El Salvador, to Alejandro and Maria Velasquez. He also leaves behind his four daughters, Erika, Jesica, Jaynie and Alejandra Velasquez.

He graduated from Grant High and received an associates degree in Broadcasting...

Jun 22, 2019

“Together Again”

Val was born in Etna, Wyoming on February 14, 1933 to Eather Cyral and Thelma Leona Baker and passed away on June 22, 2019, just 8 ½ months after the love of his life, Catherine Joyce Baker.

Val served proudly in the Army four times from 1953 to 1966, and collected a few medals in that time. Val...

Jun 19, 2019

Well Dad, after all these years that you checked to see if you were in the obituaries, we’re sad to say you’ve finally made it.

On June 19, 2019, we lost our beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. Lynden “Luke” Haun passed away suddenly doing what he loved while on an adventure with the love of his life,...