Obituaries
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Mark Petersen
May 29, 2017
Mark L. Petersen, 58, passed through the veil peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 29, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer that, as with all things, he left in God's hands. Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, mentor, and friend. Mark was born on January 3, 1959 to goodly parents Ronald L....
Carrie Decker
May 28, 2017
Our sweet daughter and sister, Carrie Michelle Decker, passed away unexpectedly early in the morning of Sunday, May 28, 2017. At the time of her passing, we were on a trip at our family cabin in beautiful Island Park, Idaho, a place we hold dear to our hearts. We consider it a miracle that all nine of us were together...
Mary Day
May 26, 2017
Mary Day, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, at her home in American Fork, Utah. She was born to Elbert Ray and Zerelda Mae Brown in Pocatello, Idaho on February 25, 1927. She was the fifth of six children raised by loving parents on a small family farm in Tyhee, Idaho. She loved and honored her parents...
Noraleen Day
May 17, 2017
Noraleen Ada Johnson Day, 65, passed away May 17, 2017 in American Fork, Utah after a 9 year battle with cancer. Born April 30, 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Morris D and Rhea Hansen Johnson. She married Maurice A Day, Jr. on July 30, 1984 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She is preceded in death by her...
Franchesca Loveless
May 16, 2017
Franchesca Farr Baker Loveless, 37, passed away May 16, 2017 at home surrounded by those who loved her after a valiant battle with cancer. Born July 2, 1979 in Provo, Utah the daughter of Frank Farr and Nibia Renee Balsamo Baker. She married Jamin Loveless December 21, 1999 in Provo, Utah. On August 15 2004 they had a son, Corbin...
Judy Dawson
May 13, 2017
Judy Dawson, 70, passed away May 13, 2017 in Orem, Utah. Born March 2, 1946 in Ogden, Utah to Garnett Andrew and Edna Florence Dawson. Judy loved being outside, her soda pop, and interacting with people. She taught everyone that knew her patience, compassion, and unconditional love. She is survived by her sisters Diane and Florence "Flossy" Dawson, many friends,...
Hazel Draper
May 13, 2017
Hazel Draper, 63, of Genola, passed away May 13, 2017 in American Fork, Utah after a valiant battle with cancer. Born August 12, 1953 in Payson, Utah the daughter of Grandon LuRay and Lorna Blanchard Draper. Hazel was an active member of the LDS Church and served a mission in the Washington Spokane LDS mission. She loved to play the...
Theresa Archuleta
May 8, 2017
Theresa Hazel Whatley Archuleta, 80, passed away May 8, 2017 in South Jordan, Utah. Born April 26, 1937 in La Junta, Colorado to Pete and Rosie Rodriguez Whatley. She married Richard Archuleta on December 31, 1978 in Colorado. Theresa enjoyed being with her family, quilting, and reading books. Every family member has received a special quilt from her. We love...
Elva Brown
May 8, 2017
Elva Koreen Hambleton Brown peacefully passed away, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, May 8. She was the fourth of six children born to Nephi and Mary Adeline Scott Hambleton, September 25, 1914, in Perkins, Oklahoma. She married Lee Brown, December 23, 1931. They had three children; Elvin, Ruby, and Dean; 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and many, many, many...
Elva Brown
May 8, 2017
Elva Koreen Hambleton Brown peacefully passed away, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, May 8. She was the fourth of six children born to Nephi and Mary Adeline Scott Hambleton, September 25, 1914, in Perkins, Oklahoma. She married Lee Brown, December 23, 1931. They had three children; Elvin, Ruby, and Dean; 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and many, many, many...
Helen Hoopes
May 3, 2017
Helen Kae Hoopes was born April 16, 1945, the second child of Henry Warner Hoopes and Elizabeth Simmons Hoopes in New York City, NY. She lived in Salt Lake City, UT, Pittsburgh, PA, Cincinnati, OH, Boise, Idaho Falls and Blackfoot, ID where she graduated from high School in 1963. She played the piano and French horn. She attended Ricks College,...
Nancy Makin
Apr 27, 2017
Nancy Makin (beloved daughter, sister, aunt & friend) passed away on April 27, 2017. She is the daughter of Ernest LeRoy and LaVerle Neves Makin. Born on March 19, 1947 in the American Fork Hospital, she lived most of her life in Pleasant Grove. After High School, Nancy attended Southern Utah University where she graduated with a BS degree in...
James Nielsen
Apr 26, 2017
James Andrew "Jim" Nielsen, 51, passed away unexpectedly April 26th, 2017 at his home in Lehi Utah. He was born January 31 in Schenectady, New York, the son of J. Merle and Christina Morrison Nielsen. He served an LDS mission in Munich, Germany where he met his future wife Claudia S. Schmidt. They were married August 7, 1987 in the...
Louise Nerney
Apr 18, 2017
Louise Beck (Meyers) Nerney 1928 ~ 2017 "Nana" Louise passed away peacefully at home in Santa Cruz California on April 18, 2017 surrounded by her children, puppy and flower garden. One of the world's most compassionate souls, Louise was born in American Fork Utah on December 14, 1928 to Laura Pulley (Beck) Larsen and Horace Beck. Steel Days Queen 1952,...
Louise Nerney
Apr 18, 2017
Louise Beck (Meyers) Nerney "Nana" Louise passed away peacefully at home in Santa Cruz California on April 18, 2017 surrounded by her children, puppy and flower garden. One of the world's most compassionate souls, Louise was born in American Fork Utah on December 14, 1928 to Laura Pulley (Beck) Larsen and Horace Beck. Steel Days Queen 1952, she was American...
Wineford Thompson
Apr 17, 2017
WInnie found joy in her family, nature and in serving others. She passed away April 17, 2017 at the age of 88 in Provo, Utah. Born August 9, 1928 in Chester, Utah the daughter of Leland David and Lillian Margaret Poulson Candland. The Candland's moved to Salt Lake City where Winnie was raised. She married James Taylor Thompson, September 19,...
Wineford Thompson
Apr 17, 2017
WInnie found joy in her family, nature and in serving others. She passed away April 17, 2017 at the age of 88 in Provo, Utah. Born August 9, 1928 in Chester, Utah the daughter of Leland David and Lillian Margaret Poulson Candland. The Candland's moved to Salt Lake City where Winnie was raised. She married James Taylor Thompson, September 19, 1949 in...
Elsie Merrill
Apr 14, 2017
Elsie Irene Herrera Merrill, 60, of Eagle Mountain, passed away in Murray, Utah surrounded by her family. Born October 11, 1956 in Grand Junction, Colorado the daughter of Miguel and Mary Eva Martinez Herrera. She married Amos Vernon Merrill September 16, 1977 in Elko, Nevada their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on December 21, 1985. She...
Gary Abbott
Apr 9, 2017
Our Gary Nathan Abbott passed away at the age of 22 years old on April 9, 2017 in Moab Utah due to suicide. We will never fully understand the conflictions that went on in his mind, but will always remember his empathy and bright light that he so willingly shared with others. He was an incredibly devoted son, brother, friend,...
Joshua Whitby
Apr 4, 2017
Joshua Nathan Whitby beloved husband and father, passed away April 4, 2017 in Cedar Hills, Utah. He was born September 28, 1977 in Payson, the son of Wesley Calvin and Shirley Kaye Allan Whitby. He married Tracey Dawn Allphin September 19, 2003 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Josh loved the outdoors especially fishing and hunting, and he an avid...
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