Obituaries

Delsa Durfee Wilson

Delsa Durfee Wilson

Jul 24, 2019

Delsa Wilson, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family early on July 24, 2019. Born on March 14, 1931, she was the oldest child of Ralph and Venice Durfee who lived in Leota, Utah, a small farming community in the Uintah Basin. She married Elmond Wilson on November 26, 1958 in the...

Bill William Thomas Walker

Bill William Thomas Walker

Jul 19, 2019

Bill Walker, age 85, being a longtime resident in West Valley City, Utah passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. Bill was born in 1933 to Jenny Mahana, and Clayton Ellis Walker in Florence Texas.

Bill grew up in Florence, Texas and was almost to the age where he could serve in the military. Bill falsified the family bible to...

Merdene Louise Morrow

Merdene Louise Morrow

Jul 18, 2019

Merdene Louise Stirling Morrow, age 81, of Murray, UT, rejoined her husband of 45 years on July 18, 2019, after a brief sudden illness. She was the first of four children born to Malcolm William and Lorna Louise Steadman Stirling, both of Salt Lake City, UT.

She was a fun-seeking young spitfire, a roller-skater, dancer, baton-twirler and all around adventurer....

Rory Brent Howells

Rory Brent Howells

Jul 18, 2019

"Rosey"

In loving memory of our father, son, brother, uncle & friend, Rory Brent Howells, who passed away July 18, 2019. He was born June 10, 1959 to Charles A. Howells and Carol Ann Howells.

Survived by his son Dustin Howells; 3 brothers; one sister; and many nieces and nephews who loved him to pieces.

Preceded in death by his...

Fern Athlene Allred Powell

Fern Athlene Allred Powell

Jul 17, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend, Fern Athlene Allred Bronson Powell, 78, of Salt Lake County, Utah, passed away July 17, 2019, at home with her family by her side.

She was born January 29, 1941, to Owen Arthur Allred and Vera Joy Cooke Allred in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Tracy William Bronson on February 13,...

Annaliza Ruth Swain

Annaliza Ruth Swain

Jul 15, 2019

Annaliza Ruth Swain passed away July 15, 2019 at the age of 87 from congestive heart failure. She was born on December 2, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Gottfried and Louise Piesche Hoemke.

She was raised in New York and moved to Utah to attend BYU. While in Utah, she met her eternal sweetheart, Jay Harold Swain, and they...

Caryn Ruth Porter Doman

Caryn Ruth Porter Doman

Jul 11, 2019

Caryn Ruth Porter Doman was born August 20, 1971, in Tallahassee, Florida and died July 11, 2019, at home.

Caryn was raised in Pensacola, Florida and moved to Utah at the age of 22 to marry her prince charming on September 24, 1994. They were married in the Logan Utah Temple. They enjoyed almost 25 years of marriage.

Caryn was...

Bill Walkenhorst

Bill Walkenhorst

Jul 10, 2019

William “Bill” Walkenhorst, 85, returned home to his Heavenly Father, after a long and courageous battle. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT – the son of Robert G and Lena Walkenhorst.

He had many great loves: his wife, and family, his shop, his profession, the outdoors,...

Kenneth Alma Hayes

Kenneth Alma Hayes

Jul 10, 2019

Kenneth Alma Hayes was reunited with his eternal companion and sweetheart and returned to his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2019.

Ken was born on December 9, 1931 in Lehi, Utah. His family later moved to Lynndyl, UT where he was raised. He 4graduated from Delta High School in 1950. After graduation, Ken served in the US Air Force from...

Edeltraud Kopp Biebau

Edeltraud Kopp Biebau

Jul 8, 2019

Edeltraud returned home to her loving Heavenly Father peacefully on July 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. Edeltraud was born November 2, 1930 in Hamburg, Germany to Edmond and Elsa Kopp.

She married Ferdinand F. A. Biebau on November 26, 1949. They were blessed with four children: Fred Biebau, Gritta (Robert) Westerman, Doris Dickerson and Sylvia Hartvigsen. One of her...

Darel Bruce Neilson

Darel Bruce Neilson

Jul 8, 2019

Darel Bruce Neilson, 83, passed away on July 8, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Darel was born on Dec. 30, 1935 to Quinton Howard and Elva (Oleen) Neilson. On Feb. 16, 1956, he married his honey, Karen Brown, who passed unexpectedly in 2016. Prior to their sweet reunion in Heaven, the couple raised 7 children and their posterity...

Sandra Marie Gillen

Sandra Marie Gillen

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...

Joe Avery

Joe Avery

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...

Newel David Ward

Newel David Ward

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...

Reed LeRoy Coles

Reed LeRoy Coles

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...

Merrell Rees Miller

Merrell Rees Miller

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...

Aleen Jorgensen Dubray

Aleen Jorgensen Dubray

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,...

Dennis Alan Dunsmore

Dennis Alan Dunsmore

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...

Mildred Whittle France

Mildred Whittle France

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...

Catherine Peel Lano

Catherine Peel Lano

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...