Obituaries

Teryl Gardner

Feb 27, 2023

Teryl passed away on February 27, 2023 at his home in Taylorsville, Utah at the age of 68. He will be dearly missed. Teryl was born on October 1, 1954 to Clyde Wayne Gardner and Afton Donaldson in Hawthorne, Nevada. In Teryl's early years, his father's Navy career took his growing family to Florida, Georgia, and Rhode Island. The family...

Norma Soderborg-Harris

Feb 26, 2023

Jennie Norma Soderborg-Harris died peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, as a result of having too many birthdays. She was one week shy of her 96th birthday.

She was born March 6, 1927. She married her eternal companion, Don Lloyd Soderborg, October 10, 1946. He preceded her in death after 48 years of marriage. She later met and married Don...

Maria Ramirez

Feb 25, 2023

My name is Maria Elena Ramirez, aka Martie. I was born March 24, 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho. I returned Home February 25, 2023.

I am survived by my life partner Frances and many nieces and nephews. Some of my greatest joys in my life are Frances' grandchildren: Stewart Jr., Zachary, Derek, Jennifer, Conner, and Savannah Grace.

I worked for many...

Michael Black

Feb 25, 2023

Michael Jay Black passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2023 in his home. He was born July 19, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jay and Helen Black.

After 30 years at the United States Postal Service, Mike began his dream career as a police officer with Kearns Unified Police Department. He enjoyed regaling his 5 children with stories from his...

Harlan Christmas

Feb 23, 2023

Harlan F. Christmas was born to Polly Ann Brobst and Chester Francis Christmas on the kitchen floor in Trilby (Toledo), Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Chester Harold, and wife Luanne.

Harlan had an early interest in all things mechanical, and took the bus an hour each way to Macomber High School, an all-boys vocational school...

Brent Gines

Feb 23, 2023

Brent Clyde Gines passed away February 23, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loving family. He was born March 31, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clyde B. and Beva W. Gines.

Brent married Kris Harmon and was blessed with two wonderful children, Landon and Jessica. They were later divorced. He later met and...

Thelma Paulson

Feb 21, 2023

Thelma Forsyth Jackson Paulson (98 years old) passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 21, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was Born in Teasdale, Utah, February 6, 1925, to Marvin and Venice (Lyman) Forsyth and was the fourth out of 10 children -- three girls and seven boys. She married Jay Worth Jackson of Bicknell, Utah, at the...

Melvin Lane

Feb 20, 2023

Melvin LeRoy Lane

"Pinky"

Pinky Lane, age 85, returned home to his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2023. He was born November 23, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Louise Crawford and Ted Lane. He got his nickname "Pinky" from his Grandpa Crawford. When Pinky was born his grandpa went to the hospital to see his new grandson. As...

Arlene Legg

Feb 19, 2023

Arlene Betty Shupe Legg

March 4, 1933 ~ February 19, 2023

Arlene Betty Shupe Legg, beloved wife, amazing mother, grandmother, and friend, returned home to her Father in Heaven on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Our hearts are broken but her spirit lives on.

Born in Salt Lake City, UT on March 4, 1933, she was the daughter of Irene and...

James Boyce

Feb 16, 2023

James Robert (Swanson) Boyce, born July 13, 1984, was freed from his mortal coil on February 16, 2023. He is survived by his husband of 6 years, Colton Boyce, his mother Mary Linda Brazell, father Robert T. Swanson Jr., brother Ryan A. Swanson, and fellow lover of donks, Derek Lee.

James saw everything in his own way. He struggled...

Nem Chan

Feb 16, 2023

Nem Chan, 83, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on February 16th, 2023.

Nem was born on October 5th, 1939 in Cambodia. She immigrated to the United States in 1981, with her son, Julius, where they would call Utah her home for the rest of her life.

Nem was the matriarch of the family. She was a resilient woman with...

Curtis Jones Blanchard

Feb 16, 2023

Curtis Jones Blanchard passed away on February 16, 2023, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.Curt was born March 7, 1955. He grew up in Centerville, Utah, living his best life on his family farm. He learned hard work and a love for the outdoors. His childhood was always remembered with fond memories. In 1977, he met Jeanne and...

Steven Prescott

Feb 15, 2023

Steven James Prescott, 65, passed away on February 15, 2023, in West Valley City, UT.

Steve was born on December 16, 1957 in Salt Lake City, UT, to James Milton Prescott and Anna Elaine Vatsend.

Some of the things Steve enjoyed throughout his life were bowling, golfing, hanging out at the swimming pool, deer hunting, and watching movies. He was...

Richard Nielson

Feb 11, 2023

RICHARD LYNN "RIKI" NIELSON

Richard Lynn "Riki" Nielson, our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born January 4, 1944 in Murray, Utah to John Willard Nielson Sr. and Lavelle Young. He grew up in Hunter, Utah, graduating from Cyprus High School in 1962 where he served as student...

Thelma W. Jaynes

Feb 10, 2023

Thelma Louise Wood Jaynes, 1927-2023, 95, died peacefully in her sleep in her home in Taylorsville, Utah, on February 10, 2023. She was born May 21, 1927, in Murray, Utah, to James Stern and Cora Maude Rich Wood. She was the beloved younger sister of three older brothers, Everett Dellno, Stern R. and Shirley Rich Wood.

Thelma had a happy...

Wesley Gilbert

Feb 10, 2023

 

Wesley Morris Gilbert, (95), of Burley, Idaho, passed away on February 10, 2023. 

Wesley, known to family and friends as Bob, was born to Albert and Johanna Szybrowsky Gilbert on February 24, 1927 in Riverton, Utah. He was the 6th child of 14 children. Bob, as he was known in those days, helped his dad on their dairy farm. He attended...

Lynda Mitchell

Feb 9, 2023

Lynda Lee Wasmer Mitchell 1942 -2023

Lynda Lee (Wasmer) Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed peacefully on Feb. 9th at home, surrounded by love and her family.

Lynda was born on December 12th, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Orem Lester and Ramona (Barber) Wasmer. The first of three children and the only...

Shauna Butters

Feb 9, 2023

Shauna Faye Hansen Butters, age 74, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Shauna was born on November 30, 1948 in Logan, Utah to Wallace R. and Faye B. Hansen. She was the oldest of five children and had a happy childhood, growing up in the Sugarhouse area of...

Thomas Jacobson

Feb 8, 2023

THOMAS MARK JACOBSON

West Jordan, Utah - Thomas Mark Jacobson passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 47, after a long struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Tom was born on September 27, 1975 to Marv and Irene Jacobson. He was the youngest of 7 children. Growing up as the baby of...

Robert Callaway

Feb 5, 2023

Robert Lamar Callaway, 72, passed away at home on February 5, 2023, in Taylorsville, UT. He experienced Parkinson's Disease for 20 years and was diagnosed two years ago with Myelodysplastic Syndrome which turned into Leukemia the last few months of his life.

Robert Lamar Callaway was born on April 25, 1950 in Salt Lake City, UT, to Lamar Golden...