Obituaries

Our Current Obituaries

Carol Goodman

Carol Goodman

May 12, 2025

Carol Jean Downey Goodman, aged 82, of American Fork, Utah, passed peacefully into the next life on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on September 10, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Carol was the cherished daughter of Frank and Stella Downey. She married the love of her life and true companion, Kenneth Ralph Goodman, on June 23,...

Christopher Evenson

Christopher Evenson

May 11, 2025

With deep sorrow and immense gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Christopher Woolley Evenson on May 11, 2025. Surrounded by the love and care of his four devoted children in his final days, Chris passed with his son Nic at his side, reuniting on Mother's Day with his beloved wife, Cheryl.

Born in Martinez, California,...

Amelia Boley

Amelia Boley

May 11, 2025

Amelia Ann Bown Boley, 82, a beloved wife, mother, friend, and daughter of our Heavenly Father, returned to His loving arms while surrounded by her family on May 11, 2025, in American Fork, Utah.

Born March 1, 1943, in Provo, Utah, to John Martin Bown and Emma Amelia Peck, Ann lived a life of unwavering faith, boundless love, and devoted service...

Linda Reese

Linda Reese

May 10, 2025

Linda Darlene Roberts Reese, 77, of Highland, Utah, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025.

Her kind heart and loving spirit touched the lives of everyone she met. Linda's creative talents flourished in various pursuits. She delighted in crafting, showcased her flair with flowers, and whipped up delicious meals for family and friends. Her career as a licensed beautician allowed her...

Donna Malan

Donna Malan

May 3, 2025

Donna, beloved mother, age 85, of Orem, Utah, died on 03 May, 2025. She will be greatly missed.

She was born in Parsons, Kansas on 24 June, 1939, to George Frederick and Zarra Liberty Holman Pefley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Floyd Malan, her parents, her sister, Doris, and her half-brother, Paul. She spent much of her...

Ingrid Brockbank

Ingrid Brockbank

May 2, 2025

Ingrid Gisela Brockbank of Pleasant Grove, Utah passed away on Friday May 2nd, 2025 after a valiant fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her four children and returned to her beloved husband David Oran Brockbank whom she has missed for the past thirty years, and her great-granddaughter, Haven, as well as many other loved ones who went on before.

Ingrid...

Jerome Wiest

Jerome Wiest

May 1, 2025

Jerome (Jerry) Douglas Wiest, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, will be remembered and celebrated on May 9, 2025. Jerry peacefully departed this world on May 1, 2025, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah, surrounded by love. He was born on March 18, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Carl Douglas Wiest and Thelma Pauline...

Betty Kinder Clark

Betty Kinder Clark

May 1, 2025

Betty Mae Kinder/Clark, 85, of Santaquin, passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home, under the loving care of her children.

Betty Mae was born May 27, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Albert and Lella Moore. She was the youngest of eleven children. In her childhood she lived in Washington, Utah, Salt Lake...

Phyllis Hayden

Phyllis Hayden

Apr 30, 2025

Phyllis Jean McCoy Hayden returned to Heaven April 30th early in the morning and was received joyfully by many family members waiting there. Born December 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA, Phyllis was the oldest of two daughters born to Andrew and Ruth McCoy.

She met Gordon in the 8th grade, and when he agreed to leave the military, she agreed to...

Gene Burker

Gene Burker

Apr 29, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyous memories, we announce the passing of Gene Burker, who left this world on April 29, 2025, at the age of 80 in Bennion's VA Care Center in Payson, Utah. He battled and won the fight against Prostate and Bladder Cancer but in the end, Alzheimer's took his life. He was born on October 24, 1944,...

Billy Ray Williams

Billy Ray Williams

Apr 28, 2025

Dr. Billy Ray Williams (91) passed away on April 28 th , 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones at his home in Spanish Fork. He will be dearly missed. Bill was born on December 11, 1933, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Harold Henry Williams and Blanche Maxine Skeem Williams.

Bill was raised on a farm and a cattle ranch in...

Judith Skalla

Judith Skalla

Apr 27, 2025

On May 11, 1939, in the high mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, Judith Ann Oliver took her first breath. On April 27, 2025, she took her last, leaving this world quietly, just as she had lived — with grace, dignity, and love. Six months earlier, her beloved Dean had gone ahead of her. Today, we trust that they are together...

Brent Pace

Brent Pace

Apr 26, 2025

Brent Elwood Pace, born Brent Don Singleton, passed away quietly in his sleep late Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the ripe young age of 72. He never considered himself old.

Born on February 19, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Don Keith Singleton and Valjeanne Cora Cassity, he had one older sister at the time of his birth a sister...

George Newbauer

George Newbauer

Apr 18, 2025

George Edward Newbauer, a proud veteran, dedicated educator, and lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on September 19, 1942, in Tallahassee, Florida, George was the son of John Newbauer and Betty Newbauer (née Fleming). He was raised alongside his siblings Catherine, Scott, and Judy. He is survived by his sister...

Norma Dean Lowe Van Wagoner

Norma Dean Lowe Van Wagoner

Apr 17, 2025

Norma Dean Carter Lowe

August 27,1933 to April 17, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Norma Dean Carter Lowe, as she returned to the Father's presence on April 17, 2025. She lived a life of faith, service, and love, always putting others before herself and sharing her light with everyone she met. A devoted...

Roger F Tracy

Roger F Tracy

Apr 15, 2025

Roger Frederick Tracy, aged 91, passed away the 15th of April 2025 in Highland, Utah. Roger was born in Flint, Michigan to Namon and Alphild Tracy on the 30th of December 1933. While returning from BYU for his Father's funeral in 1953, Roger first met Nancy Jensen. After serving in the Spanish American Mission from January 1954 until July 1956,...

Verdis Norton

Verdis Norton

Apr 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Verdis Lamar Norton

September 11, 1939 - April 14, 2025

With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Verdis Lamar Norton, who departed this life peacefully on Monday, April 14 surrounded by his loving family.

Born under humble circumstances in the small town of LaPoint, Utah, Verdis was the eldest of seven children born to Lamar and Velma Norton....

Britt Benson

Britt Benson

Apr 8, 2025

Britt Kelly Benson passed away unexpectedly at his home in American Fork on April 8th, 2025; at the age of 64. Britt was born to Chirs Benson & Evelyn Longenette in Salina, Kansas on August 16, 1960. Britt is the oldest of 4, he has a twin sister Bambi, another sister Fawn, then a little brother who passed away at...

Jordan Ricks Hanks

Jordan Ricks Hanks

Mar 30, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we gather to celebrate the life of Jordan Nicole Ricks Hanks—a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend—who graced our world with her warm smile, vibrant spirit, and boundless love. Born on October 16, 1991, in Upland, California, Jordan passed away on March 30, 2025, at 6:24 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. After a...

Peggy June Saxton Chesley

Peggy June Saxton Chesley

Mar 30, 2025

Peggy passed away March 30, 2025 after a long struggle with her health. Peggy was born June 1, 1953 in Toolee, Utah to John and Colleen Saxton. At the age of 10 her family moved to American Fork, Utah. After graduating high school Peggy went to Snow College and then joined the US Army. After having her children Peggy started...