Our Current Obituaries

Sep 8, 2022

Carol Ann Barratt Frost, 83, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born to John Wesley and Eloise Coulam Barratt on December 28, 1938 in Elko, Nevada. Carol was a dedicated wife, mother and friend. She lived a full, happy life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, knitting, family history, church service...

Sep 7, 2022

On September 7, 2022, Dr. David Keith Crane D.D.S. of San Jose, CA passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He met everyone with a warm smile and made them laugh with his iconic sense of humor. He was sincerely compassionate and found joy in lending a gentle hand...

Aug 31, 2022

Lisa Jorgensen 39, passed away on August 31st 2022, in Chula Vista California. Lisa was born in Salt Lake City on June 28th, 1983. She graduated from Lone Peak High School in Highland Utah in May 2001. Lisa loved sports and growing up she participated in baseball, basketball, then lacrosse and swimming on Lone Peak High School teams. Lisa...

Aug 31, 2022

Reverend James Edward Blaine April 23, 1950 - August 31, 2022 Beloved pastor and chaplain, Father James Edward Blaine died August 31, 2022 at age 72 following a short illness. Born April 23, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward Blaine and Virginia Pikula, he was ordained a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City on April 30,...

Aug 31, 2022

Ruth Ann Marble Zaugg, passed away on August 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City after a valiant battle with cancer. Born July 16, 1945, in Malad, Idaho, the daughter of Bert Orval Marble and Alberta Robbins Marble. She married Wilfred Lee Zaugg on November 24, 1965, in the Logan LDS Temple. Ruth Ann and Lee lived in many places...

Aug 30, 2022

Danny Ray Barney, 72, passed away from the effects of Parkinson's disease on August 30, 2022. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded in love by his wife and five children at the family home in American Fork, Utah. Danny was born in Provo, Utah, to Dale Ray and Ila Mae Barney on January 25, 1950. Danny...

Aug 30, 2022

Kayleen Schumann Hunsaker, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on August, 30 2022 at the age of 73, and had a joyous reunion with her parents, and little brother ElRay.

She was born in Blue Creek, Utah, on April 26, 1949, to parents Henry Merrill Schumann and June LaPriel Schumann....

Aug 26, 2022

Geraldine Gillies Griffin, 88, of American Fork, Utah passed away August 26, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Born July 13, 1934 to Claude and Naomi Gillies. Geraldine (Jerry) was born and raised in Salem Utah, a town that she never stopped having a love for. She convinced her children and grandchildren that the Meadowlark sings “Salem...

Aug 26, 2022

Trisha Walker, 52, passed away on August 26, 2022, in Provo,UT. Trisha was born in San Diego, CA to Terrance and Diana Head Thacher. She Graduated from Serra High school and went on to get her Associates Degree in Early childhood development from UVU 25 years later. She was married and sealed for time and all eternity to her...

Aug 21, 2022

Gary LaMar Baum, 81, passed away on August 21, 2022, in American Fork, UT. Gary was born in St Anthony, Idaho to Celey and Lurla Burt Baum. Gary married the love of his life Wanda Jeanette Pulley on May 23, 1981 in American Fork, UT. Gary loved farming, animals, painting, sketching, fishing, hunting, bird watching and especially spending time...

Aug 20, 2022

Thomas Albert "Tad" Devey, 88 of Lehi, Utah, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the presence of family. He was born on May 26, 1934 in Alpine Utah to Albert Melvin and Zetta Fugate Devey. He grew up in Fort Canyon with his younger sister, Elizabeth Jane on the family fruit farm....

Aug 18, 2022

Jack was born May 8, 1943, in Bend Oregon to Glenn and Ruth Rogerson. He joined 3 brothers Louie (Jan), Mel (Donna), Ron (Theresa) and 1 Sister Pat (Gene) Henkemeyer. He met his sweetheart Nancy Neth and gave her a friendship ring when they were 12. Until they were 16 his dad would chaperone them on dates. He graduated...

Aug 18, 2022

Some of the most impactful examples of good are provided by understated leaders. Such is the 76-year legacy of Margo Wood Kirkpatrick. Her quiet service has left an immeasurable mark on all who had the privilege of calling her friend, neighbor, co-worker, sister, mom, grandma, and sweetheart. Her natural ability to make everyone feel important, heard, and loved is...

Aug 17, 2022

Mary Lou Devey Nicholes passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in American Fork, UT from causes incident to age.

Born November 5, 1929, in American Fork, to E.H. and Ida Devey, Mary Lou had a wonderful childhood. She grew up close to many family members and received love from them all. She graduated from American Fork High...

Aug 15, 2022

Gordon Lee Swank, 82, of Lehi, Utah passed away August 15, 2022 in Provo, Utah. Born January 18, 1941 in Lyon, Kansas the son of Gerald Winchester Swank and Vera Irene DeJarnette Swank. He married Melba Louise Campbell in September of 1959 in Moab, Utah. Gordon worked for over 35 years for Utah Power and Light. He was an...

Aug 14, 2022

Brian Wayne Carlile born September 15, 1978 in Provo Utah, passed suddenly in his sleep while camping with his family and the siblings he loved so dearly, in the mountain that he loved. Brian returned to his Father in Heaven August 14, 2022.

Brian moved with his family to Orem, Utah when he started first grade at...

Aug 13, 2022

Adele Emmaline Miller Shelley, (Dolly) 69, passed away August 13, 2022 at her home in American Fork, Utah. Dolly was born November 2, 1952 in Tampa, Florid to Albert Miller and Amy Watanabe Miller. She married Paul E. Shelley April 26, 1974 They were the parents of four children: Stephen P. Shelley, Thomas A. Shelley, Kristin (Miko) A. Howarth....

Aug 13, 2022

Dr. James Paul Stier, 74, passed away on August 13, 2022, in American Fork, UT. James was born March 24, 1948 in Rochester, MN to Ralph Francis Stier and Margaret Austfjord. James met Valentina Smith as teenagers and the two married on July 15, 1967 in Las Vegas, NV. The two were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple...

Aug 12, 2022

Spencer Ken Nishimoto, 74, passed away on August 12, 2022, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by family and friends.

Spencer was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Arthur Nishimoto and Grace Dono Nishimoto. He graduated from De Anza High School and later attended Ricks College (BYU Idaho) and Brigham Young University where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in...

Aug 12, 2022

William "Bill" Fairfield Hitshew, age 83, died on August 12, 2022, of natural causes. Bill was born in Casper, Wyoming on May 4, 1939. His family moved to the Mountainview area in the Bay Area of California, when Bill was eight years old, and eventually settled in Palo Alto. After marrying his wife, he settled in Fremont, California for...