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Ruth McDonald

Ruth McDonald

Mar 19, 2024

Ruth Leila McDonald Mitchell Foulger peacefully went home to Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Ruth survived having Polio as a young child. The long-lasting effects took their toll during her lifetime, and complications resulting from Post-polio Syndrome ultimately brought her mortal life to an end.

Ruth was born to Kenneth George McDonald and Inez...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Mar 16, 2024

On March 16th, 2024, surrounded by many loved ones, our beloved dad, Jerry, peacefully passed away at the age of 80 in the American Fork Hospital, and was finally able to rest. He was welcomed back to his heavenly home by many of his angels that had gone before him. We know they were eager to see him again.

Our dad...

Ray Hutchinson

Ray Hutchinson

Mar 15, 2024

Ray James Hutchinson Jr. 80, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Home surrounded by his family at his home in Cedar Hills, Utah, on Friday March 15, 2024. He was born June 24, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Ray James Hutchinson and Vera Portia Stewart. He had a happy childhood living in Salt Lake City, Lindon and...

George Cherrington

George Cherrington

Mar 12, 2024

George Cherrington, 89, passed away on March 12, 2024, in Cedar City, Utah. George was born July 14, 1934, in Panguitch, Utah, to Alfred Riley and Cleta Merriee Kennedy Cherrington. He was the youngest of 3 boys.

George graduated from Panguitch High School in May 1952. During his high school years, he played the trumpet in a dance band with some...

Boyde Williams

Boyde Williams

Mar 8, 2024

Boyde Glenn Williams, age 90, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2024.

Boyde was born August 2, 1933, in Vineyard, Utah, the first son and third child of Harold Glenn and Illa Laursen Williams. In 1955, he married Willa Mae Johnson, and they became the parents of seven children, six sons and a single daughter....

Michael Hindley

Michael Hindley

Mar 7, 2024

Michael Ray Hindley, 68, passed away on March 7, 2024 in American Fork, Utah. He was born on September 6, 1955, in American Fork, Utah, to Douglas Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Bullock Hindley.As a young man, Michael put in countless hours of hard work into his truck driving business. Michael was known for his love of all things cars, whether...

David Dean

David Dean

Mar 6, 2024

David J. Dean ("Bucko") was born on October 25, 1952, to Margie Burningham and Jerald Jay Dean. He is preceded in death by his older brother, best friend, and partner in crime, Gary D. Larsen, and his adored sister, Joan Grange, and beloved parents and grandparents. He was devastated by the early deaths of his siblings and is certainly overjoyed...

Brittany Long

Brittany Long

Feb 29, 2024

Brittany Sommers Long, age 39, of Highland, Utah, passed away on February 29, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children as she returned home to her Heavenly Father.

Brittany was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on July 4, 1984, to David and Cheryl Sommers. She was raised in Smyrna, Tennessee. She attended...

Alexandra Reece

Alexandra Reece

Feb 29, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Alexandra Nicole Reece, who tragically left us on February 29, 2024, in Lehi, Utah, at the young age of 18. Alex was born on July 24, 2005, in Payson, Utah, and brought immense joy and light into the lives of those around her infectious smile and boisterous...

Marja-Riitta White

Marja-Riitta White

Feb 28, 2024

Marja-Riitta (Pihlajamaa) White passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Riitta White was 89 years old.

Riitta was born in 1934 in Helsinki, Finland. Soon after being born, Riitta's father and mother (Leo and Aino Pihlajamaa) moved the family to Vaasa, Finland where Riitta was raised alongside her older brother, Raikko. Riitta loved the forest, the lakes and the ocean near her...

Lynn Frisby

Lynn Frisby

Feb 23, 2024

Lynn Eddie Frisby of American Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday February 23, 2024. He was 86 years old. Lynn was born on December 13,1937 to Gerald and Camilla Frisby in Payson, Utah as the fifth of seven children. He spent much of his youth in the mountains above his beloved Payson hunting, fishing, camping, or...

Jeannie VaNae Lin

Jeannie VaNae Lin

Feb 22, 2024

In loving memory of our dear Jeannie VaNae Lin, a devoted mother, scout leader, dance instructor, and beloved member of the community. Born on December 27, 1943, VaNae’s vibrant spirit touched the lives of many throughout her journey.

VaNae’s passion for helping others shone brightly as she dedicated her time to the Boy Scouts of America, guiding numerous young men to...

Richard Olson

Richard Olson

Feb 21, 2024

In loving memory of Richard Joseph Olson, who was born on December 23, 1948, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and departed this life on February 21, 2024, in Highland, Utah, at the age of 75.

Rich, the son of Kenneth and Aileen Olson, grew up an "Air Force Brat", moving around the country, but lived in San Bernardino, California, for the majority of...

George Wellman

George Wellman

Feb 17, 2024

George Andrew Wellman, 95, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, in American Fork, Utah. George was born on April 12, 1928, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Harold Clark and Alice Jane Nixon Wellman.

George was the oldest of four boys. He loved his brothers and felt a responsibility to look out for them. He was closest in age to his brother,...

Carolyn Nordgren

Carolyn Nordgren

Feb 12, 2024

Carolyn B Nordgren, 62, passed away peacefully on February 12th in her home in West Valley, Utah. She was born on April 22,1961 to mother Lynne Baxter and father Carl Erickson in Brigham City, Utah.

Throughout her life, Carolyn Nordgren was known for her sense of humor, ambition, and dedication to those she loved. Carolyn was an active member of The...

Andrea Garcia Priego

Andrea Garcia Priego

Feb 11, 2024

En memoria de Andrea García Priego

23 de enero de 2002 - 11 de febrero de 2024

Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Andrea García Priego. Nacida el 23 de enero de 2002 en la Estado de México, México, Andrea trajo inmensa alegría y calidez a la vida de quienes la conocieron.  Dejó este mundo el 11 de febrero...

Herbert Rasmussen

Herbert Rasmussen

Feb 11, 2024

Herbert Amos Rasmussen, formerly of West Valley, Utah, passed away quietly February 11, 2024, just weeks before his 97th birthday.

Herbert was born March 14, 1927, and raised in Nephi, Utah. Herb graduated from Juab High School. Herb served 15 months in the US Navy during WW II as a cook aboard a tanker ship in the Marshall Islands. Herb attended...

Alla Kurinskaja

Alla Kurinskaja

Feb 10, 2024

Alla Mamontova Kurinskaja, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 10, 2024. Born November 21, 1940, the daughter of Aleksey Mamontov and Maria Kotova Mamontova. She married Vadim Kurinsky June 22, 1974, in Maikop, Russia.

Soon after, they welcomed their only daughter, Irina, into their lives with open arms and grateful hearts. They lived in Klaipeda, Lithuania, on...

Jan Spencer

Jan Spencer

Feb 10, 2024

Jan Stephens Spencer Staker passed away peacefully in Alpine, Utah, on the morning of February 10th, 2024. She was born on September 8th, 1950, in Mesa, Arizona, to Eldine Bingham and Eugene Clarence Stephens. Jan's parents were in the hotel business and owned the Redwood Lodge in Farmington, New Mexico, where Jan was involved in the family business from a...

Bert Fotheringham

Bert Fotheringham

Feb 8, 2024

Bert Edmond Fotheringham, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on February 13, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to Otto Carlise and Leona Stickney Fotheringham. Bert lived a life filled with laughter, adventure, and selflessness.

Bert married Carol Dawn Adams on September 15, 1952, in Salt Lake...

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