Obituaries
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Bonnie Benson
Oct 6, 2016
This life will most certainly be much less interesting because an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and woman, Bonnie Lisa Thomson Benson passed away in her sleep on October 6, 2016. Known as Lisa to most, those who truly knew and loved her called her Mimi. Lisa was born in Eureka, California on April 24, 1952 to Lowell Dee and...
Chase Thompson
Oct 4, 2016
On October 4, 2016, Chase Brian Thompson, our loving son, brother, father and grandson parted this mortal life too soon. His infectious spirit and humor drew others to him and made him a force on stage-a passion and talent he shared with his mom and sister. He loved his BYU cougars and sat proudly with his dad at all home...
Lizette Nielsen
Oct 3, 2016
Lizette Syomara Smith Conley (Lizzy) "Pura Vida!" "'Pura Vida!' It's my new life's motto and I never want to forget it. Authentic, real, peaceful." Lizette Smith Conley returned to her loving Father in Heaven having lived a life worthy of celebration. Liz was a force of nature, a force for good, a beloved mother and wife, and a lifetime friend....
James Chidester
Oct 3, 2016
The world has certainly lost a great man. James Reed Chidester passed away at home on Monday, October 3, 2016. The affects of Parkinson's may have taken its toll on his body, but it never once touched his spirit. Reed was born in American Fork, Utah on February 8, 1945 to James Earl and Thelma Strasburg Chidester. He grew up...
Leo Larson
Sep 25, 2016
Leo Noble Larson was called home on September 25, 2016. He was born September 6, 1948 in Provo, Utah to Ross and Elinora Larson. He grew up in Burley, Idaho and graduated from Burley High School. He attended Ricks College before serving in the New Zealand LDS mission from 1967-1969. After returning from his mission, he married his sweetheart, Cynthia...
Carol Sharp
Sep 24, 2016
Carol Crowther Sharp died, September 24, 2016 in American Fork, Utah. She was born October 28, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The daughter of Junius L. Crowther and Mary Dredge Crowther. She met Dee V. Sharp after his return from the military on a blind date then waited for him while he served a mission. They were married on...
Mary Robinson
Sep 21, 2016
Mary "Jean" Nicol Robinson went to celebrate her anniversary with Mick on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at the age of 83. She was born on June 11, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Thomas Murdock Nicol and Ellis Deloris Bethers. She married Mick Robinson on September 22, 1984 in American Fork, UT. He died October 6, 1994. She is survived...
Robert Johnson
Sep 19, 2016
Robert Vernal Johnson passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the age of 85 in his daughter's home in Highland, Utah. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born March 8, 1931 in Murray, Utah to Vernal Melvin and Gwendolyn Taylor Johnson. He was the oldest of four children. Bob met his sweetheart, Leon, at a church...
Geraldine Duncan
Sep 17, 2016
Geraldine Rose Penrod Duncan Geraldine (Gerry) Rose Penrod Duncan passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the age of 86. She was born in Lehi, Utah to LeGrande Wells Penrod and Daisy Powell Penrod on August 30, 1930. She was a "blue baby" weighing under 3 pounds and was not expected to live through the night. She was put...
Thomas Gilles
Sep 17, 2016
You know the quote that says "You never know what someone is going through, so be kind"? This past year, this quote has never been truer for our family. For the last year our wonderful husband, father, sibling, friend, and exceptionally kind and generous man, Thomas Andrew Gilles, has been struggling with bi-polar with depression and psychosis. He was in...
Tawnya Judd
Sep 13, 2016
Tawnya Sue Petersen Judd passed on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016. Tawnya was born April 27, 1967 in Provo, Utah to Mildred Estella Klein and Gary Petersen. Tawnya had a passion for movies, she loved music and dancing in the rain. She was very kind and giving person always willing to take in anyone who needed help. She always made sure...
Virginia Richan
Sep 9, 2016
Virginia Small Richan, 85, of American Fork, Utah passed away at home surrounded by her children September 9, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1931 in American Fork the daughter of Owen K and Alice Welsh Small. She married Carl Richan July 3, 1953 in American Fork, Utah and he preceded her in death January 26,...
Mabel LaBrune
Sep 8, 2016
Mabel (Ginger) Therese LaPointe LaBrune passed peacefully in her home on the morning of Thursday, September 8th, 2016. She leaves a legacy of love, laughter, integrity and a deep and abiding faith in the Savior. Through her example of a gospel-centered life, she taught her children and grandchildren the power of prayer, the power of faith, the power of forgiveness....
Haley Harris
Sep 7, 2016
Haley Melinda Harris died on September 7, 2016 due to complications of San Filippo Syndrome, a rare degenerative genetic disorder. At the moment of her death Haley was comforted by her parents and by her wonderful care-givers, who were her second family. Haley was born in Orem on October 3, 1979 to Melinda Woolf Harris and James G. Harris. She...
E. Nelson
Sep 1, 2016
Summing up a loved one's life in just a few paragraphs is an incredibly difficult task and, to anyone who really knew Dad, perhaps even unnecessary. To any such people, the mere mention of Dad's name brings back a whirlwind of memories. Dad was an incredible and amazingly hard worker. Never one to sit still, at least for not very...
Lois Ewell
Sep 1, 2016
Lois Cardon Ewell, 70 passed away September 1, 2016, in American Fork, Utah. She was born November 8, 1945, in Lehi Utah to Jess and Allie Cardon. She married Monte Ewell in American Fork. Lois managed a Thrifty C for 30 years. She was an angelic mother who worked hard to support her family her whole life. She also spent...
Katie Cook
Aug 30, 2016
Katie Grace Baxter Cook, 90, passed away August 30, 2016 in American Fork, Utah. She was born September 12, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Arnott Baxter, Sr. and Katie Grace Reudter Baxter. She married Jennings Bryan Cook January 8, 1945 in Downey, California. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Katie was an...
Dix Davis
Aug 30, 2016
Dix Bennett Davis, 82, passed away August 30, 2016 in Cedar Hills. Born August 16, 1934 in Provo, Utah to Dewain LeRoy and Marcelene Bennett Davis. He married Marjorie Rae Hatfield in Springville, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Dix worked for Geneva Steel. He was an active member of the LDS church serving...
Melba Nicholes
Aug 28, 2016
Melba Lee Nicholes, 90, passed away August 28, 2016. She was born on March 19, 1926 in Midvale, Utah to Theodore Frank Lee and Mary Snively Lee. She married Sydney DeVerel Nicholes in May 5, 1944 in Ely, Nevada. Melba's focus and efforts went into her family. She loved and cared for every member of her family. She is survived...
Norma Sullivan
Aug 7, 2016
Norma Bernice Dickerson Sullivan, 87, passed away August 7, 2016 in American Fork, Utah. She was born November 29, 1928 in Henrietta, Ray County, Missouri to William Arthur Dickerson and Bernice Alberta Mason Dickerson. She married James Peter Sullivan November 2, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. James passed away March 17,...
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