Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Emma Ahlstrom Panguitch, Utah

Emma Gean Hatch Ahlstrom, 89, died in Panguitch, Utah on January 15, 2021.  She was born July 2, 1931 in Panguitch to Houston “Hout” and Lois Mae Tebbs Hatch. She was the fourth of five children. Emma spent her childhood summers at the ranch with her family.  This time was filled with riding...

Jan 13, 2021

Peggy Nelson Formerly of Richfield

Peggy Marie Hunt Nelson, 71, passed away peacefully in Lehi, Utah, January 13, 2021. Peggy was born March 7, 1949 in Richfield, Utah, the second daughter of Fred T. and Thurva Carson Hunt.  She married Dan Fredrick Nelson, December 27, 1969 in the Manti Temple.  They were later divorced.

Peggy...

Jan 13, 2021

Dale Lund Manti, Utah

Robert Dale Lund was born July 30, 1931.  He passed away January 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home in Manti.

Dale is the son of Bryant Kimball and Edna Hansen Lund, was born in Manti, Utah.  He graduated from Manti High School.  He also attended Snow College, Utah...

Jan 12, 2021

Jack Nielsen Church Wells, Utah

Jack Marion Nielsen, 76, of Church Wells, UT, passed away on January 12, 2021, in St. George, surrounded by his wife and three of his daughters.  Jack was born on May 13, 1944, to Joseph “Fleet” Nielsen and Laurel Torgersen Nielsen, in Richfield, Utah and joined the National Guard at the age...

Jan 12, 2021

Marianne Draper Las Vegas, Nevada

On January 12, 2021, Marianne Thomas Draper passed away in her sleep in Las Vegas, NV. Born on February 12, 1933 in Castle Gate, Utah, she was 87 years old. Marianne is the daughter of Albert Houghton and Vera Hales Thomas, She is the granddaughter of Wilford Lockwood and Dora Hales Sr,...

Jan 12, 2021

Shirley Bransford Panguitch, Utah

Shirley Marie Smith Bransford, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 at the Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch Utah.  She was born to the late George and Julia Smith on August 25, 1927 in Kemmerer Wyoming.

The first 9 years of her life were spent on the family farm...

Jan 10, 2021

JON ANSTED, 61, OF SALINA, passed away January 10, 2021 – the husband of Becky Ansted —  CREMATION SERVICES at the Magleby Mortuary Crematory — MEMORIAL SERVICES to be held at a later date — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary: Richfield, Salina and Manti

Jan 9, 2021

Clark Frandsen Panguitch, Utah

George Clark Frandsen, 86, died January 9, 2021 at his home in Panguitch, Utah surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 24, 1934 in Panguitch. Clark was a loving, faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all those who knew him. He graduated from Panguitch High School in 1952 and...

Jan 9, 2021

Bill Gardner Richfield, Utah William T. “Bill” Gardner, 78, our beloved dad, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2021, with his buddy Bruiser by his side after a valiant fight with cancer.  Bill was born to Tell and Arabella Atkin Gardner on April 21,1942 in Richfield, Utah. Bill spent his life building his CPA practice...

Jan 8, 2021

Chris Gardner Sherman, Texas

Christine Jean Scott Gardner, 73, passed away in Placentia, CA on January 8, 2021. She was born August 10, 1947 in Fullerton, CA to Marion Eugene and Catherine Theresa D’Amico Scott.  She married Athel Gardner on February 10, 1968 in the Los Angeles Temple.  Athel preceded her in death on February 10, 2017....

Jan 5, 2021

Don Naser

Richfield, Utah

Don L. Naser, age 71, quietly passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2021 after a 3-year trial with pancreatic cancer.  Don was born on March 31, 1949 in Richfield, Utah.  He is the son of Lawrence J. “Zonie” and Rula Jean Naser.

Don had a...

Jan 5, 2021

Vern Madsen Elsinore, Utah Vern Leon Madsen passed away at the ripe old age of 98 on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Monroe, Utah.  He was born on October 27, 1922 in Elsinore, Utah to Leon T. and Leonora Porter Madsen in a little house adjacent to the Elsinore Roller Mills where his father worked. He joined an older...

Jan 4, 2021

James Walstad Tropic, Utah

James Oliver Walstad passed away January 4, 2021 in Tropic, Utah after a long illness.  Jim was born in Minot, ND on June 29, 1942 to Judith Satran and Oliver Alexander Walstad.  He was one of five children.  Jim went to high school at Wadina, MN and later joined the Navy where he...

Jan 2, 2021

Grover Childs Gunnison, Utah

Lynn Grover Childs,  loving husband, father, grandfather and best friend passed away January 2, 2021 in Sandy, Utah.  Grover was born in Gunnison, Utah on September 5, 1926 at the home of his parents,  John Grover and Lurena Kearns Childs.

Grover was a farmer his whole life. As a young boy...

Jan 1, 2021

Leona Louise Bindrup 1/13/1937 – 1/1/2021 Leona Louise Bindrup, of Riverdale, Utah, passed away peacefully with family members present on January 1, 2021. Louise was born on January 13, 1937 in Sevier County Utah and raised in Richfield. Louise enjoyed bowling, playing card games, crocheting, let’s not forget shopping and family get-togethers. Louise loved baking and canning, giving these...

Jan 1, 2021

Alma Olsen Gunnison, Utah

Alma Sorensen Olsen, passed away January 1, 2021 in Centerfield.  She was born in Ephraim on August 29, 1933 to Howard Soren and Erna Minnie Sorensen.  She grew up in Lake Point and Mayfield.  She attended elementary school in Mayfield and went to high school in Manti.  She married Richard Harold Olsen on...

Dec 31, 2020

David Payne Richfield, Utah David Henry Payne, 69, passed away December 31, 2020 in Provo, Utah.  He was born February 10, 1951 in Richmond, California to Euell Gardner Jr. and Elizabeth Husband Payne. David was a graduate of California Baptist College with a BA in religion and earned a Masters of Christian Education from Golden Gate Theological Seminary. He...

Dec 31, 2020

Emma Lee Petersen

Formerly of Manti

Emma Lee Petersen passed away December 31, 2020 in West Jordan. She was born June 10, 1950 to Dewey Bach and Karen Raenon Braithwaite Petersen in Manti, Utah. She was a beautiful dark haired baby girl with large brown eyes. She was the oldest of six children and was...

Dec 31, 2020

Gildardo Jimenez, 61 died December 31, 2020, at his home in Santa Ana California. Gil was born on January 28, 1959, in Matamoros Chihuahua, Mexico to Felipe and Elva Jimenez.

Gil was the most dedicated and hardest working person you would have ever met. Honest. Humble. Compassionate. Loyal. And a Teacher are all words that describe Gil....

Dec 29, 2020

Dr. Dwight Inouye Gunnison, Utah Dr. Dwight Hideo Inouye, 71, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and leader passed away at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from COVID-19-related complications.

Dwight is survived by his loving and determined wife, Jeannie Lew; their eight children and spouses, and grandchildren. His surviving children are: Jared Lau Inouye...