Obituaries

Kenley Taylor

Kenley Taylor

Jun 29, 2025

Kenley Ray Taylor

December 26, 1942 - June 29, 2025

 Kenley Ray Taylor passed away peacefully June 29th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and devotion to his family. Born on December 26, 1942 to Norman and Katherine Taylor, Ken and his twin sister Kaylene quickly became known throughout Rose Park Utah as the beloved "Taylor Twins." He was proud to be...

Donna Slaymaker

Donna Slaymaker

Jun 26, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Donna Lee Slaymaker, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 94 ½ (a detail she always made sure we remembered), surrounded by her three children. Donna's passing marks the end of a remarkable life full of love, compassion, and service. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Slaymaker.

Donna was...

Walter Brown

Walter Brown

Jun 25, 2025

Walter James Brown Jr.Beloved Father, Veteran, and Lifelong Servant 

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter James Brown Jr., a devoted father, proud veteran, and beloved family man. Walter passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.

Walter was the...

Margo Roper

Margo Roper

Jun 25, 2025

Margo Swensen Roper left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long battle that she fought with courage, laughter, grace and humility, and returned to her Heavenly Father on June 25, 2025, into the loving arms of her Mom and Dad.

Margo was born on June 8, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Keith and Carmen Swensen. She was...

Wallace Bunnell

Wallace Bunnell

Jun 23, 2025

Wallace Reese Bunnell, 88, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born on April 10, 1937, in Spring City, Utah to Stephen R. and Helen Bunnell, the second of 3 children.

Wally had an active and adventurous childhood growing up in Brigham City, Utah. He loved playing sports with baseball being his favorite. He spent many hours...

Violet Loertscher

Violet Loertscher

Jun 23, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Violet Olpin Loertscher, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at her home in her own bed in West Valley City, Utah, attended by her loving children after a recent diagnosis of cancer.

Violet was born October 1, 1937, to Joseph and Svea Emerensia Violet Larsson Olpin in Heber City, Utah, the eighth...

Patricia Lawrence

Patricia Lawrence

Jun 23, 2025

Patricia Jayne Davies Lawrence, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, into the inviting arms of loved ones waiting on the other side of the veil. She was 78 years old.

Born in Salt Lake City on October 22, 1946, Patricia was the daughter of Irvin Davies and Grace Spongberg. She grew up in...

Julia Sloan

Julia Sloan

Jun 21, 2025

 Julia Ann (Phibbs) Sloan March 31, 1942 - June 21, 2025

On June 21, 2025, we lost the beloved matriarch of our family, Julia Ann (Phibbs) Sloan, who passed away peacefully in her West Valley home at the age of 83.

Julia was born on March 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of one....

Ralph Bulkley

Ralph Bulkley

Jun 19, 2025

Our beloved father, grandpa, brother, friend, and don't forget husband to two wonderful women, passed away peacefully in South Jordan on June 19, 2025, at 97 years old. He was born in Delta, Utah to Loyal and Miriam Bulkley and shortly after moved to Aurora where he spent his childhood. After school, he enlisted in the army and became a...

MarJean Rackley

MarJean Rackley

Jun 14, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, MarJean (Slaymaker) Rackley passed away in Taylorsville, Utah, on June 14, 2025. Present were members of the family who cared for her during her last days on this earth.

MarJean was born September 11, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Alfred Stuart Slaymaker and Ella (Hansen Slaymaker) Bussell. MarJean was a faithful...

Marsha Kimberlin

Marsha Kimberlin

Jun 11, 2025

Marsha Lee Miles Kimberlin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. Born on August 27,1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Marks Miles and Leona Mae Einer, Marsha brought joy and warmth into the world from the very beginning.

At just 16 years old, Marsha made a bold and...

Ryan Miller

Ryan Miller

Jun 9, 2025

Ryan Douglas Miller, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on December 26, 1952, in Sunnyside, Washington, Ryan spent much of his life in West Valley City, Utah, where he touched the hearts of many with his warmth and kindness.Ryan was proud to be a chimney sweeper,...

Clyde Spence

Clyde Spence

Jun 8, 2025

Clyde Mark Spence

10/23/1957 ~ June 8, 2025

Clyde Mark Spence a beloved son, brother, and uncle returned to his Father in Heaven, on June 8, 2025.

Clyde was born on October 23, 1957, to Mark Squires and Wilma Hyer Spence in Garland, Utah.

He shared this birthday with his grandmother Hyer and nephew Mark.

He loved visits with his family, eating ( especially candy),...

Glenn Reeves

Glenn Reeves

Jun 7, 2025

Glenn Thomas Reeves, 74, passed away tragically on June 7, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. Born on September 13, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Glenn was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked hard to provide for those he loved, and advocated for causes he believed in such as: veterans affairs, disability accessibility, and animal rights.

A proud veteran...

Robert Cowan

Robert Cowan

Jun 6, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Leslie Cowan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on June 6, 2025, at the age of 83 in Taylorsville, Utah.

Bob was born on September 11, 1941, in Salt Lake City to Clarence Leslie Cowan and Doris Whitehead Cowan. He was the oldest of four siblings, he was raised...

David Betts

David Betts

Jun 4, 2025

David Cude Betts, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on his 78th birthday, June 4, 2025, at his home in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Norma and Reid Betts.

David found his greatest joy in the presence of his partner, children, and grandchildren, offering unwavering support and quiet pride...

Juanita Carter

Juanita Carter

Jun 3, 2025

Juanita Ailene Lessard Carter (85), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on June 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and holding her husband's hand.

Juanita was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on December 22, 1939, to Anson 'Louis' Lessard and Ruby Fraser Lessard. Her family moved to Springville, Utah in August of 1943. In...

June Elaine Babcock

June Elaine Babcock

Jun 3, 2025

June Elaine Selk Babcock, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend left this earth peacefully on June 3, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family.

She was born on September 11, 1937, and raised on the prairies of Southern Alberta, Canada, by a loving, kind, and patient mother. She came to Salt Lake at age 20 and both loved the...

Amanda Jensen - Stewart

Amanda Jensen - Stewart

Jun 2, 2025

Our beautiful and beloved angel lost her long-time battle with addiction on June 2, 2025, just 8 days after losing her husband, Brad, also to this awful disease of addiction.

From the moment Amanda arrived on this earth, she was so full of life and the most charismatic person you'd ever meet. Her high school years were some of her best....

Joan McNeely

Joan McNeely

Jun 1, 2025

Joan Croft McNeely

Jan 11, 1938 ~ June 1, 2025

Our mom, grandma, aunt and friend Joan Croft McNeely, returned home Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born January 11, 1938, in Paul, Idaho to her parents Noel H Croft and Burrdella King Croft.

She was married and sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple to Richard C McNeely, June 6, 1961. They had...