Obituaries

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David Phillips

David Phillips

Jan 14, 2019

David was born on February 19, 1952 in Salinas, California to Henry and Thelma Phillips. David resided at the Utah State Developmental Center for many years, where he was loved by many. He will be greatly missed by his family in Apple Grove and all who knew him; in particular Natalie and the caregiver team who served David through the years.

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Mason Hunt

Mason Hunt

Jan 12, 2019

Mason Hunt, 26, passed away January 12, 2019 in Murray, Utah.  He was born July 9, 1992 to Timothy Robert Hunt and Lucinda Camp Hunt in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mason proudly served in the US Marine Corp with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  He loved snowboarding, playing pool, the mountains and being outdoors.  He loved Bear his support...

Evelyn Wimmer

Evelyn Wimmer

Jan 12, 2019

Evelyn Merikofer Wimmer passed away at the age of 91 on January 12, 2019 in American Fork, Utah from heart disease. Evelyn was born in Vallejo, California on October 9, 1927 to Albert Christian Jacob and Gertrude Vivian Greenland Merikofer.  Her parents moved to American Fork, Utah when she was 18 months old, where she has resided thru-out her life....

Mark Pratt

Mark Pratt

Jan 9, 2019

Mark Edwin Pratt, 51, died on January 9, 2019 in American Fork, UT. He was born on April 19, 1967 to Sandra Ellen Mansfield and Joseph Mead Pratt in Los Angeles, CA. Mark loved reading, movies, board games, was a music aficionado. He could identify the title and artist of most any song.  He created his own board game, a...

Russell Cunningham

Russell Cunningham

Jan 8, 2019

Russell Anthony Cunningham, 40, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2019 in Alpine, Texas.  Born August 7, 1978 in American Fork, Utah the son of Richard Elroy Cunningham and Cherri Medved.  Russell loved riding his Harley, cooking, golf, camping and snowboarding.  He truly loved his children and spending time making memories with them.  Survivors include:  his children, Caycee and Wyatt Cunningham;...

Amy Allred

Amy Allred

Jan 4, 2019

Amy Joye Allred passed away on January 4, 2019 in American Fork, UT. She was born on September 19, 1952 in Ogden, UT to Joseph Thomas Johnson and Joye Bramwell. Amy always had an incredible gumption for life. She worked as a special needs Caretaker and Coordinator. She had an exceptional love for, and dedication to her clients. She loved...

Priscilla Mathews

Priscilla Mathews

Dec 31, 2018

Priscilla Mae Pearce Mathews, 88, passed away December 31, 2018 in Nowthen, Minnesota with her daughter Liz and son-in-law Steve by her side.  She was born October 7, 1930 to Fredrick Draper Pearce and Alvis Letitia Nichol in Tulare, California.  She married Robert James Mathews on August 22, 1953 in Elko, Nevada. They were later sealed for time and...

Richard Houston

Richard Houston

Dec 30, 2018

Born April 23, 1942 to Alice Artimishie and Loren Houston passed away December 30, 2018. Dad was surrounded by family at his passing and was at peace. He is preceded in death by his father, step father (Anton Lundin), and mother as well as 2 brothers Bud and Lonny. Born in American Fork, Richard attended school there and at 17...

Jennings Cook

Jennings Cook

Dec 30, 2018

Jennings (Bud) Bryan Cook was born in Tampa, Florida on October 31, 1923, son of Jennings Bryant Cook and Zatha Fern Seufferelein. He was the second of four children and the only boy.  He was good to his sisters (Margie, Katherine, and Barbara). As a young boy, his family moved to Hollydale, California. He went to South Gate High School...

Ruby Hutchings

Ruby Hutchings

Dec 29, 2018

Ruby Lynn Fackrell Hutchings, 57, of American Fork, Utah passed away December 29, 2018 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.  Born May 23, 1961 in Roosevelt, Utah the daughter of David Lloyd and Dorcie Rogers Fackrell. She married William Harold Hutchings July 12, 2002 in Provo, Utah and he preceded her in death in 2008.  Ruby...

Carol Devey

Carol Devey

Dec 28, 2018

Carol Ann Mills Devey, 75, passed away December 28, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born December 30, 1942 to William Thomas Mills and Lola Fern Hansen Mills in American Fork.  She married Carl Ernest Devey on September 24, 1965 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake...

Lavaun Cameron

Lavaun Cameron

Dec 26, 2018

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Alan Boyer

Alan Boyer

Dec 24, 2018

ALAN BOYER On December 23, Alan Boyer, age 59, made his journey ‘home' after a short battle with cancer.  Alan began his earthly journey on February 11, 1959 in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire.  He shared his life and all its joys and challenges with his loving spouse, Anne, for 34 years.  He was a proud father to James and loved...

David Coombs

David Coombs

Dec 24, 2018

David Vernon Coombs, 66, passed away December 24, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Born December 7, 1952 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga while his parents were serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he was the son of D'Monte Wilcox and Joan Yvonne Winegar Coombs. In spite of mental challenges, David was able to accomplish many...

Wayne Watson

Wayne Watson

Dec 19, 2018

WAYNE BYRON WATSON Wayne Byron Watson, 73, deeply loved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19 th in the hospital in Austin, Texas surrounded by his devoted wife and family after a long series of illnesses. Wayne was born on October 31, 1945  to Walter Cecil and Frieda Marie Watson in New Brunswick, New Jersey....

Leo Freeman

Leo Freeman

Dec 19, 2018

Leo Blaine Freeman, 85, passed away December 19, 2018 in Cedar Hills, Utah.  He was born to Levi and Elma Garrett Freeman in Herriman, Utah.  He married Chloe Powell on September 19, 1953 in Price, Utah their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was proud to serve in the Army for 25 years, serving tours in...

Lisa Ashton

Lisa Ashton

Dec 17, 2018

Our sweet Lisa Kay Ashton passed away on December 17, 2018. Lisa was born on July 27, 1964 to Betty Lou Hopkins Olson and Dale Reid Olson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She loved her parents very much. She has two older siblings, Tracey and Bryan. Betty and Dale later divorced. Dale later remarried and Lisa gained two more siblings,...

Tristen Nelson

Tristen Nelson

Dec 15, 2018

Tristen Kay Nelson, 28, of Lehi, Utah passed away December 15, 2018.  Born October 17, 1990 the daughter of Derek Shane Nelson and Karla Jean Gaisford.  Tristen loved the outdoors, especially spending time with animals, she loved listening to music and her great passion was motorcycle riding.  Tristen loved her family and loved spending time with them. Survivors include:  her...

Marlene Watts

Marlene Watts

Dec 12, 2018

Marlene Loye Hancock Watts passed away December 12, 2018 in Provo, Utah.  She was born on November 28, 1933 in American Fork, Utah to Mary Elizabeth "Mae" Bullock and Douglas Hindley.  Marlene was raised in American Fork and married Duane Manwill Hancock on June 17, 1952.  They were married for 61 years, with him preceding her in death June 29,...

Esther Bateman

Esther Bateman

Dec 11, 2018

Esther Cook Bateman, 97 of Alpine, Utah, passed away on December 11, 2018.  She was born September 15, 1921, to Jesse L. and Mary Hayward Cook in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Esther lived in Idaho Falls, Bountiful, Syracuse, American Fork and residing her final 79 years in Alpine, Utah.  Esther married Ray C. Bateman January 15, 1940, sealed for all time...