Obituaries

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Emeline Lines

Emeline Lines

Feb 3, 2018

Emeline Skidmore Lines, 80, of American Fork, passed away February 3, 2018. Born September 21, 1937 in Pocatello, Idaho the daughter of William Lorenzo and Laverne Zollinger Skidmore. She married Martin Vardell Lines August 25, 1959 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Emeline earned a bachelor's degree in music from BYU. She loved sewing, singing, playing piano, and serving others...

Barbara Truxell

Barbara Truxell

Feb 2, 2018

Barbara Joan Stevens Truxell, 74, of Green River, Wyoming passed away February 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City after a short illness. Born April 4, 1943 in Ogden, Utah, Barbara later moved to California where she spent most of her life. She married Fred Paul Truxell September 18, 1960 in Ogden, Utah. Although they only knew each other for 8...

Bonnie Thornton

Bonnie Thornton

Jan 31, 2018

Bonnie Thornton, 74, passed away January 31, 2018 in Orem, Utah. Born to Eldon Leo Thornton and Leva Bird on May 27, 1943. Bonnie was full of Christ like love. She is survived by a sister Mary Lou Cowles, sister-in-law Carol Thornton, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. in...

Glenna Carter

Glenna Carter

Jan 30, 2018

Glenna Dee Grandy Carter Glenna Dee Grandy Carter, 74, at home, and under the watchful care of her loved ones, passed away due to compilations from a massive stroke, thus ending her life's journey here on earth, January 30, 2018. Glenna was born November 20, 1943, in Tremonton UT, to Edna Munns and DeWitt Carl Grandy. Early in her life,...

Jack Jensen

Jack Jensen

Jan 28, 2018

Jack LaMar Jensen, 71, passed away January 28, 2018 in Orem, Utah. Born on April 29, 1946 in Brigham City, Utah to Roger William Jensen and Margaret Mary Wadman. He married Marynne Joy Hardy on April 4, 1968 in the Logan Temple. Jack served in the LDS Eastern States Mission from 1965-1967. Later, he was a counselor in the Orem...

Paul Edwards

Paul Edwards

Jan 27, 2018

Paul VerDell Edwards, 81, passed away January 27, 2018 in American Fork, Utah. Born February 5, 1936 in Provo, Utah to Clyde LaVell Edwards and Hester Elizabeth Johnson Edwards. He married Alice Marie Harding on July 8, 1955 in Provo, Utah and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt lake Temple on August 28, 1959. Paul loved music, golf and...

Orlando Pineda

Orlando Pineda

Jan 23, 2018

Orlando Pineda, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 75. Orlando was born to Abel Pineda and Eduvijen Romero Pineda on January 20, 1943 in Embudo, New Mexico. He married Erma Herrera on August 29, 1964 in Provo, Utah. He spent...

Andrew Lloyd

Andrew Lloyd

Jan 22, 2018

Andy passed away in his sleep on Monday, January 22, 2018 and returned to his heavenly home to be with his parents and grandparents whom he loved. Andy was the son of Mary Annette Lloyd and Gary Wayne Spiers. He was born June 7, 1981 in Payson Utah. He is survived by his daughter Lily. He had many friends and...

Carol Fessler

Carol Fessler

Jan 15, 2018

Carol Elaine Rands Fessler, residing in Hemet, CA passed away early Sunday morning January 7th 2018 at the age of 82, 4 days prior to her 83rd Birthday. Carol died at Hemet Valley Medical Center from Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and The Flu. Carol was the oldest child of Morrell Roland Rands and Josephine Annie...

Eudie Crawley

Eudie Crawley

Jan 14, 2018

Eudie Scott Craig Crawley, 95, passed away January 14, 2018 in American Fork, Utah. Born January 4, 1923 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Willie Elmer Craig and Leona Campbell Craig. She married Owen Tiller Crawley, Sr. on October 31, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Scott was a very active person who loved golf, bowling, and genealogy. She was active in politics...

LeRoy Riska

LeRoy Riska

Jan 14, 2018

Just one month short of their 75th Wedding Anniversary, LeRoy Drews Riska passed away on January 14, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1922 in Draper, Utah to Mathias John and Louise Wilhelmina Drews Riska. He was the youngest of their four children. Roy grew up in Draper, Utah, graduating from Jordan High School. Roy served in the army...

Gary Williams

Gary Williams

Jan 13, 2018

Thanks to my family and friends for sharing with me your love, time and yes, your patience. I was born into a family of loving parents and wonderful grandparents. And I was raised in the atmosphere of classical music and all that is good and meaningful. I've had three wives (not all at once), five wonderful children, four stepdaughters,...

John Gunter

John Gunter

Jan 11, 2018

John Lee Gunter, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was born October 28, 1936, to Hubert and Beatrice Rollyson Gunter in Heaters, West Virginia. In 1954, he graduated from St. Albans High and then attended West Point and Marshall College where he met Diane Wright. And...

Alice Jorgensen

Alice Jorgensen

Jan 11, 2018

Alice Mack Jorgensen, 95, died peacefully of natural causes incident to age, January 11, 2018, surrounded by her daughters. Alice was born August 14, 1922, in Ogden, UT, to Atrilla and Ruby Mack. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Riverside , CA, where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood. Although she lived in many places, she always said...

Dennis Earl

Dennis Earl

Jan 10, 2018

Dennis passed away in the afternoon of January 10th, 2018. The first of four children, Dennis was born in Salt Lake City's Holy Cross Hospital to Alma and Irene Earl of American Fork, Utah on December 15th, 1942 at 3:40pm. He is preceded in death by Bonnie Argyle (Sister), Calvin Earl (Brother), Sharon Earl (Spouse), and is survived by...

Teresa Collins

Teresa Collins

Jan 10, 2018

Teresa Lyn Bird completed her journey here on earth on January 10th 2018. She was born in American Fork, Utah on July 16th 1959. The fourth of 5 children born to Ted L. and Elaine Greening Bird. Teresa was a happy child that lit up the world when she smiled. She enjoyed many things in her life, but her...

Coy Ivie

Coy Ivie

Jan 10, 2018

Coy Wallace Ivie, 81, passed away January 10, 2018 in American Fork, Utah. Born December 23, 1936 in Cedar City, Utah to Frank James Ivie and Eleanor Mae Willden Ivie. He married Nancy Elizabeth Graft June 5, 1959. Coy was raised in Beaver and American Fork. He worked at Kennecott and Tooele Army Depot. He loved to work on...

Sara Bean

Sara Bean

Jan 10, 2018

Sara J Bean, of American Fork, passed away January 10, 2018. Born December 13, 1988 in American Fork, Utah the daughter of Bruce Kenneth and Robin Blanco Bean. Sara was a very talented and artistic person who loved making things for her family. She was a loving aunt who helped raise and babysit many nieces and nephews. Survivors include...

Joseph Barry

Joseph Barry

Jan 9, 2018

Joseph F. Barry, 72 of Highland passed away January 9, 2018 in Lehi, UT. He was born on November, 26, 1945 the son of Evelyn and Nathan Borenstein. He was married Aug 30, 1986 to his beloved wife Barbara Lynne Engstrum Barry in the Salt Lake Temple. He was one of the founders of A-1 Casters and Equipment in...

Carol Fessler

Carol Fessler

Jan 7, 2018

Carol Elaine Rands Fessler, residing in Hemet, CA passed away early Sunday morning January 7th 2018 at the age of 82, 4 days prior to her 83rd Birthday. Carol died at Hemet Valley Medical Center from Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and The Flu. Carol was the oldest child of Morrell Roland Rands and Josephine Annie Watkins...