Obituaries

Douglas J. McPhee

Douglas J. McPhee

Jun 11, 2022

Douglas J. McPhee passed away June 11, 2022, in West Jordan, Utah. He was born January 25, 1939 in Bingham, Utah to Douglas R. and Mary M. McPhee.   

He grew up in Salt Lake City. After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corp, he returned home and married Chlo'e Wright. They raised their family of three boys and two...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Coyle

Robert "Bobby" Lee Coyle

Jun 9, 2022

Robert Lee Coyle passed away at his home surrounded by his family and staff on June 9, 2022, at the age of 33.

Bobby will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Theresa Chris; and father, Bob; siblings, Lance Coyle, Brandy Erp, BrayAnne Coombs, and Zach Mann; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bobby is preceded in death by...

Leon Davis Mecham

Leon Davis Mecham

Jun 6, 2022

Leon was fond of saying, “I don’t want to go to Heaven if I can’t play basketball.” For the past few years health stopped this beloved father, grandfather, brother, husband, uncle and friend from continuing any more physical activities. Growing up as a young man he played the sport he loved most, basketball. This was his niche in life. Along...

Joyce Hill

Joyce Hill

Jun 6, 2022

Our cherished mother and grandmother, Joyce Nichols Hill was reunited with the love of her life, Don William Hill, as she peacefully passed through the veil the morning of June 6, 2022. Prior to her passing at the age of 91, it was a tender mercy for the many members of her family to spend precious time with her, expressing...

Deb Ridinger

Deb Ridinger

Jun 6, 2022

Deborah “Deb” Ridinger (nee Ostler) peacefully passed away on June 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. 

Deb was born in Murray on October 30, 1965, to Robert L. and Luana Lawson Ostler and was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Kearns High School in 1984 and embarked on her lifelong journey of being a caretaker to all....

Sandra Haskell

Sandra Haskell

Jun 5, 2022

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went home to her Heavenly Father following a long battle with cancer on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the age of 66.Sandee was born on August 26, 1955 to Joseph and Sarah Elmer Sloan. She spent most of her life in Utah.She married Craig Dick Haskell on April 14, 1996 and they were later sealed...

Frances Earlean Robinson Olsen

Frances Earlean Robinson Olsen

Jun 2, 2022

I was born April 27, 1934, in Price, Utah. Passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2022. My parents were Francis Earl Robinson and Rhoda Wilma Smithson. When I was 8 years old, we moved to Salt Lake City. My siblings were Barbara, Freeman, Nephi, Reva, Ruby, June, and Paul. I graduated from West High School in 1953. After...

Bruce Jan Anderson

Bruce Jan Anderson

Jun 1, 2022

Bruce Jan Anderson passed away in his home on June 1, 2022, at the age of age of 55, just eight days before his 56th birthday. His battle with serious medical issues in the recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Bruce came out a hero and stayed strong throughout it all.

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Long Kim Tran

Long Kim Tran

May 31, 2022

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Long Kim Tran, loving brother, cousin, and uncle, passed away at the age of 70. Long was born in Saigon, Vietnam on June 22, 1951, and immigrated to the United States during the Vietnam War and made Utah his home since 1979. He worked mainly in manufacturing medical supplies until he retired in 2006.

Long...

Alta Mae Jones Clark

Alta Mae Jones Clark

May 31, 2022

Alta Mae Jones Clark, lovingly called Nana, age 90, passed away May 31, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Alta was born May 19, 1932, the first daughter of Hursel and Marvel Chatwin Jones in Roosevelt, Utah. She grew up in Tabiona, Utah and graduated from Tabiona High. She married William H. Clark on June 4, 1954.

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Rustyn Cristopher Opperman

Rustyn Cristopher Opperman

May 29, 2022

Rustyn Cristopher Opperman, 20, of Kearns, Utah, was tragically stolen from us on May 29, 2022.  He is dearly missed by his family, friends, and loved ones.

Rustyn was born on May 1, 2002, in West Jordan, Utah, to Victoria Shannon Lawrence and Cristopher Craig Opperman. He was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent much time with family...

Jody Lynn Johnson

Jody Lynn Johnson

May 28, 2022

Las Vegas, NV On May 28, 2022

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved older sister, Jody. Her happy smiles left us too soon. We will remember her as a loving compassionate generous sister. Jody passed one week after our mother. We feel encouraged that Mom was waiting for Jody. It made letting her go...

Gordon Andrew Gray Sr.

Gordon Andrew Gray Sr.

May 28, 2022

Gordon Andrew Gray, beloved dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2022.  He was born on November 19, 1948. to Gordon Gray and Joan Marler Richards in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada.

In January of 1964, he moved to Utah with his family.  He loved to watch wrestling on TV and was a true hockey fan.  One of the first things...

Kelsey Gordon

Kelsey Gordon

May 27, 2022

Our dear Kelsey Gordon returned to her Father in Heaven on May 27, 2022, at the age of 41 after a long struggle with health challenges. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.

Kelsey was born in Provo, Utah on April 23, 1981. She was raised with her siblings in the family home in West Jordan,...

Joyce Jeaneane Chinn

Joyce Jeaneane Chinn

May 27, 2022

Our beautiful wife and mom, Joyce Jeaneane Ackerman Chinn, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband and children on May 27, 2022. In the blink of an eye, her spirit left a broken body, and she was welcomed with loving arms into a great family reunion on the other side of the veil. Born June 22, 1935,...

John Alma Clawson Jr.

John Alma Clawson Jr.

May 27, 2022

John Alma Clawson Jr., age 69, suddenly passed away on May 27, 2022, at his home in Midway, Utah. He was born on December 6, 1952, to John and Annette Clawson in San Diego, California, at the Balboa Naval Hospital. John was raised in a loving home in Pocatello, Idaho with his four sisters and one brother. He graduated from...

Rea Leslie Nielsen

Rea Leslie Nielsen

May 26, 2022

Rea L. Nielsen, our beloved husband, brother, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 26, 2022. His battle with serious medical issues throughout his life, especially these past few years, showed his never-ending courage as he faced life head-on and without hesitation. Rea overcame countless odds against him, and he fought bravely to the very end.

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Donald Dean Pannier

Donald Dean Pannier

May 22, 2022

Donald Dean Pannier, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather “Paca” passed away peacefully at his home, in Taylorsville, Utah on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 89. Don was born on December 15, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Vera Soderberg and Karl Arthur Pannier, the youngest of four children.  

 

Don attended college in California where...

Meredith Ann Nielson Fischer

Meredith Ann Nielson Fischer

May 21, 2022

Las Vegas, NV- On May 21, 2022

We lost our strong, vibrant, loving mom. She was a young 78 years old. When she wanted something get out of her way. She was a force of nature. Meredith had a passion for celebrating travel, sports, and holidays. During the Christmas season (October through January) there was not a flat surface, railing,...

Paul Henri Martin

Paul Henri Martin

May 21, 2022

Paul Henri Martin of West Valley City, Utah died at age 56 due to complications following heart surgery on May 21, 2022.

Paul was born to Montie C. and Eunice Mae Martin on September 9, 1965, in Newport, Oregon. He came home to two doting sisters Drusilla (8yrs) and Naomi (6yrs). Paul excelled in his role as the baby of...