Obituaries

Kent Howard Bawden

Kent Howard Bawden

Sep 22, 2026

Kent Howard Bawden, 89, passed away surrounded and supported by loved ones on September 22, 2026. His life exemplified service and love - both giving and receiving. We know that there are many reunions and immense joy happening for him now.

He was born December 1, 1936, and eagerly welcomed as the youngest child and only son to Smith & LaVern...

Sara Elizabeth Asher

Sara Elizabeth Asher

Sep 22, 2026

Sara Elizabeth Asher, age 47, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. She leaves behind a loving husband, Chad, her two daughters, Alexia and Ambria, and her dog, Milo.

Sara was born on February 14, 1979, at Hill Air Force Base. She graduated from Copper Hills High School after modeling in Paris...

Ronald Wallace

Ronald Wallace

Sep 20, 2026

Ronald Wallace returned home to his Heavenly Father on September 20, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1950, in Murray, Utah to Marvin Wallace and Ruby Player. He married his sweetheart, Vicky Murray, on September 11, 1970, in the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with renal cell carcinoma.

Our dad was...

Patience Brown

Patience Brown

Sep 17, 2026

Patience Ann Brown (Brinkman), 83, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born November 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence Brinkman and Ethel Harold Brinkman.

Patience grew up on a farm in Michigan with her father, step-mother and older brother, Clarence “Butch”, and her twin brother, Patrick “Pat”. She graduated from Benton Harbor High...

Marietta Simpson

Marietta Simpson

Sep 16, 2026

Mary (Marietta) Simpson, aged 78, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jordan, Utah on September 16, 2026, after a prolonged illness.Born on February 25, 1948, to the late Elva Etta Grant and Ernest Artell Grant, Mary lived a life filled with deep devotion to her family, a love for adventure, and a spirited enthusiasm for her favorite pastimes....

James Howard Rushton

James Howard Rushton

Sep 16, 2026

Jim was born November 12, 1937, to Howard Leon Rushton and Thelma Ruth Jenkins in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the first of 6 children. He married and was sealed to Julia Ellen Arnold "Judy" December 30, 1964, in the Salt Lake Temple. They bought a home 9 months later in Hunter, Utah (now West Valley City) and lived...

Rupphard Miller Jr

Rupphard Miller Jr

Sep 15, 2026

Rupphard Miller, affectionately known as "Miller," passed away on September 15, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1949, and lived a life centered on hard work, devotion, and family.

Miller was married for 50 wonderful years to his beloved wife, Rae Miller. Together, they built a family filled with love, strength, and countless memories. He was a proud parent to...

Gerald Charles Woodbury

Gerald Charles Woodbury

Sep 15, 2026

Gerald Charles Woodbury, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home from kidney cancer on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Jerry was born on November 1, 1938, in Delta, Utah, the second of six children born to Donald and Mary Woodbury. He grew up in Delta and Santaquin, Utah before serving in the Army Reserves for six months in California. A pillar...

Ronald Lee Grimes

Ronald Lee Grimes

Sep 14, 2026

Ronald Lee Grimes, 78, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1947, in Aberdeen, Washington to Bonita "Bonnie" and Harley Grimes.

Ron will be remembered for his loving generosity and his ability to make new friends in any situation. His work ethic was renowned, a trait he passed on to his children...

Richard Blaine Davies

Richard Blaine Davies

Sep 13, 2026

Richard Blaine Davies, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 13, 2026, his 75th birthday.

Richard was born on September 13, 1951, in Murray, Utah, to Leola Maurine and Wilford Ray Davies. He grew up in Taylorsville, Utah with his three brothers, building lifelong bonds of love and friendship.

Though Richard lived with Cerebral Palsy his...

Clarice Moon Edwards

Clarice Moon Edwards

Sep 12, 2026

Clarice Moon Edwards, 70, of Vandalia, Michigan passed away on September 12, 2026, in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born August 1, 1956, in Rangely, Colorado to Ferron (deceased) and Irene Blanchard Moon (living).

Clarice attended Weber State University, where she met and married William Wayne Edwards, who preceded her in death. The couple worked together at Thiokol, and Clarice built a...

William Lance Lambourne

William Lance Lambourne

Sep 12, 2026

William Lance Lambourne, 59, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2026. His sudden passing has left a gaping hole in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Bill was a devoted husband and family man. He married his sweetheart, Colene Lambourne, and together they shared more than 26 years of marriage together. Bill...

Larry Vernon Thomas

Larry Vernon Thomas

Sep 11, 2026

Larry Vernon Thomas

March 25, 1938 - September 11, 2026

Larry Vernon Thomas, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 88 - in the twinkle of an eye, sitting in his favorite chair watching his favorite morning show, BYU Sports Nation. He had just celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary with his...

Leatrice Joy McBroon

Leatrice Joy McBroon

Sep 9, 2026

Leatrice Joy McBroon Age 83 passed away on September 9, 2026, at home with family and friends by her side. She was married to Melvin C Hardy and later divorced and then married Tom C McBroon.

Together they raised 6 children : Lydia (Dennis), Christopher (deceased), Steven, Laura, Bonnie (Taylor), and Mary.

They have 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.

She graduated from...

Neang Seng

Neang Seng

Sep 5, 2026

Neang Seng, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away at Intermountain Medical Center surrounded by family and close friends on September 5, 2026. She was 68 years old.

Neang was born on February 2, 1958, in Moung Ruessei District, Battambang Province, Cambodia to her loving parents, Hor and Mith Seng. She was the fourth of six children....

Roberta Johnson Tree

Roberta Johnson Tree

Sep 3, 2026

Roberta Johnson Tree was born on August 27, 1936, in Lehi, Utah to Marvirda Helois Paxman Johhson and Verland Dittmore Johnson. She was the oldest daughter of four children, her siblings being Verland Douglas Johnson, Barbara Ellen Johnson Draper, and Kathleen Johnson Blanchard. Roberta was an excellent student and actively played sports in high school. She graduated from the BYU...

Vaughn Duane Humphrey

Vaughn Duane Humphrey

Sep 2, 2026

Announcing the passing of our father, brother, uncle, and friend, Vaughn Duane Humphrey. He passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Vaughn was born at home on June 27, 1935, in Sandy, Utah, the son of Duane Edmund Humphrey and Iona Johnson Humphrey.

He grew up in Sandy, UT, and was the oldest of eight children. The...

James Ashby Maughan

James Ashby Maughan

Sep 2, 2026

James “Jim” Ashby Maughan passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by those he loved.

Jim was born July 20, 1945, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Cortley Maughan and Wanda Ashby Maughan. He grew up to live a life filled with faith, family, service, hard work, and more than a little adventure.

On April 17, 1969, Jim...

Joan Carol Hansen

Joan Carol Hansen

Aug 31, 2026

Joan Carol Milius Hansen passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 31, 2026, at the age of 93.

Joan was born on February 6, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Willie and Margaret Milius, both German immigrants. She was the only daughter in the family with two brothers, Vernon and Raymond. She grew up on Goshen Street...

Neal James Westwood

Neal James Westwood

Aug 30, 2026

Announcing the passing of my sweet husband, Neal James Westwood, who died on August 30, 2026 ,at the age of 79, after suffering for many years from Huntington's Disease. Neal was born July 1,1947, in Richfield, Utah, the son of Kenneth John Westwood and Lois Anna Maud Nickel Hansen Westwood.

He spent most of his childhood days in Monroe, UT, but...