Obituaries

Sep 16, 2014

Daniel Spencer

Escalante, Utah

Daniel John Spencer, 77, of Escalante, passed away September 16, 2014 in Murray.

He was born M ay 23, 1937 in Escalante to William Vincent and LaRue Stephens Spencer. He married Lois Schow in the St. George Temple on May 29, 1956.

Daniel served in...

Sep 15, 2014

Diane Nay

Richfield, Utah

Our loving mother and grandmother, Vaughna Diane Nay, 51, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2014 in Richfield. She was born June 28, 1963 in the Hemet Valley, California to Jerry Jay and Sarah Arlene Martin Nay.

Diane was always upbeat and happy. Everyone loved her laugh and smile....

Sep 13, 2014

Vonee Roundy

Hatch, Utah

Vonee Sawyer Roundy, 87, passed away September 13, 2014 at her home in Hatch. She was born January 18, 1927 in Hurricane, to Arthur and Mary Stratton Sawyer.

Her family and friends will remember her sweet smile and her kind and loving spirit.

Survived by her children:...

Sep 12, 2014

Matthew Mayo Thornton, 33, was a man of few words, and he left an enormous silence when he left our lives. He left this life in the early hours of the morning of Friday, September 12, 2014, in Salina, Utah. He leaves behind his parents, Parker and Lorre Opfar Thornton; his siblings, Aaron (Jenny Biesinger) Thornton, Melissa (Jed) Maxwell,...

Sep 12, 2014

Jennie Vee Ludvigson

Sterling, Utah

Jennie Vee Jensen Ludvigson, 86, passed away from this mortal life peacefully at her home in Sterling with her husband at her side on Friday, September 12, 2014. After a lengthy, courageous and difficult struggle with Parkinsons, she finally won this battle. A loving Father in Heaven released her from...

Sep 10, 2014

Morshelle Elton

St. George, Utah

Tuesday, September 10, 2014, the earth was blessed with rain and relief from a drought, and heaven received back home a precious spirit. Morshelle Snow Elton, 39, daughter of MoRell and Sherrol Snow of Manti, Utah. She was born February 26, 1975 at Gunnison, Utah. She passed away in St....

Sep 9, 2014

Paul D. Richards

Central Valley, Utah

Paul David Richards, 46, passed away September 9, 2014 at his home in Central Valley, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 22, 1968 in Granger, UT to David Glen and Vay Ann Beagley Richards. He married Karen Robertson, September 11, 1992 in Orangeville, Utah. The marriage...

Sep 9, 2014

Tony Lee Montoya

Manti, Utah

Through tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away. Our hearts are so broken, you fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain, we could not wish you back to suffer that again.

Our larger than life, son,...

Sep 9, 2014

Bill Smith Glenwood, Utah William Richard "Mr. Bill" Smith, 89, passed away September 9, 2014 in Payson, Utah. He was born June 13, 1925 in Canadaiqua, Ontario, New York to Arnot and Francis Bernice Wright Smith. He married Betty Joan Stafford, January 9, 1952 in Beavers Dam, New York. The marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple....

Sep 8, 2014

Robert Sorenson

Annabella, Utah

Robert Farrell Sorenson, 77, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, died peacefully at his home in Annabella on September 8, 2014. His loving wife and children were at his bedside. He was born February 17, 1937 in Glenwood to Farrell Evan and Rosamond B. Gribble Sorenson. He married his beloved...

Sep 5, 2014

Jack Green

Palos Verdes, California

Jack Green, 89, passed away quietly at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California on September 5, 2014. Jack was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on June 19, 1925 to Louis and Marie Harris Green. He married Renee Jean Utley, September 21, 1952 in Joseph. She preceded him in death,...

Sep 3, 2014

Kristjana High

Richfield, Utah

Kristjana Vigdis Fjeldsted High, 81, passed away September 3, 2014 in Richfield. She was born July 25, 1933 in Reykjavick, Iceland to Daniel and Fjola Stefansdottir Fjeldsted. She married Elvin Neal High who preceded her in death in 2002.

Kristjana was born and raised in Iceland and...

Sep 1, 2014

Thomas Wood

Highlands Ranch, CO

Our beloved husband, father, son, uncle, and friend, Thomas Carlyle Wood, 48, passed away in his home Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born September 16, 1965 in El Centro, CA to Albert Carlyle and Leone Erickson Wood, Tom was the youngest of six children. He grew up in Provo....

Aug 31, 2014

Reid Goff Betts, 94, of Manti, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014.  Reid was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Reid and Mamie Goff Betts on February 7, 1920. Reid served in the Army during WWII from 1941-1945.  He married his sweetheart Lucile Bowen in the Salt Lake City Temple on March 1, 1957.  Reid was a faithful member of...

Aug 30, 2014

Gone Hunting & Fishing - Rex Bruce Willden, 82, of Salt Lake City, UT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.  He is the son of Thomas and Florence Matilda Willden, Mayfield, UT.  Rex served in the Korean War from 1950-1953.  He married his best friend, Stella May “Kay” Fenn on June 18, 1954 in Mayfield, UT.  He is survived by his...

Aug 28, 2014

Phillip Rogers Cedar City, Utah Phillip Lawrance Rogers, 77, passed away August 28, 2014 in St. George.  He was born October 28, 1936 in Los Angeles to John L. and Alida Gilcrest Rogers. He married Patricia Ann Hunsley, November 18, 1971, in Santa Ana, California. The marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple. She preceded him in death, May...

Aug 25, 2014

Kelly Ann Martin Hunsaker, 53, passed away at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo on Monday, August 25, 2014 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 12, 1961 in Payson to Bill and Linda Henline Ivie. She married Dale Lynn Hunsaker February 17, 1981 in Ely, NV.

Kelly was a loving wife, mother,...

Aug 24, 2014

BRENDA JOYCE PEARUTIS PEARSON, 73, OF RICHFIELD , passed away August 24, 2014 — the wife of the late Marvin Odean Pearson — the mother of Kizann Drinosky-Bollin, and Edward Terry Drinosky, both of MI — CREMATION SERVICES have been held — PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at a later date — FUNERAL DIRECTORS : Magleby Mortuary,...

Aug 24, 2014

Patricia Dawn Bonsteel Foot, 84, passed away August 24, 2014 in Richfield. She was born July 6, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to John Albert and Lucille M. Alger Bonsteel. She married Bernard Dale Foot, June 6, 1957 in Dryden, Michigan. He preceded her in death in August of 1974.

Pat enjoyed the residents of Stongehenge where she...

Aug 23, 2014

Kathy Nebeker

Richfield, Utah

Katherine Snow Nebeker, 83, passed away August 23, 2014 in Richfield. She was born January 8, 1931 in St. George to Leo A and Lula Pendleton Snow. She married R. L. Nebeker, June 18, 1955 in the St. George Temple.

Kathy was a member of The Church of Jesus...