Our Obituaries
Lawrence "Bill" Johnson
April 29, 1921 - February 8, 2012
Lawrence Robert "Bill" Johnson passed away February 8, 2012 in Payson, Utah after struggling with health problems. Lawrence was born in Draper, Utah, April 29, 1921 to Nels Mickel and Annie Lena Burckhart Johnson. He attended Jordan High School.
Lawrence married Bernice Durrant Johnson in the Salt Lake Temple on October 18, 1943. He served in the United States Armed Forces during WWII as a...
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Horace Larry Burton
June 13, 1926 - February 7, 2012
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother Horace Larry Burton peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on February 7, 2012.
Larry was born June 13, 1926 in Parowan, Utah and was the oldest son of Horace Fish and Maude Hollingshead Burton. Having attended school in Kanab, he went to the aid of his country and joined the Navy. He served during WWII. He then served with the...
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Susan Kay Shuler Pixton
October 27, 1960 - February 4, 2012
Susan Kay Shuler Pixton age 51, cherished daughter and sister passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012.
She was born October 27, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Dennis and Colette Shuler.
She loved spending time with her grandpa, golfing and dining out. She enjoyed going to the race track with her dad watching his horses train and race. She was close to her mother and they called each other...
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Debbie Hansen
July 15, 1962 - January 28, 2012
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister Debbie Hansen passed away on January 28, 2012 in Payson after fighting a hard battle till the very end.
Debbie was born July 15, 1962 in Payson, Utah to Mark Jr. and Betty Ann McCellan Durrant. She graduated from Payson High School in 1980, and had some education at UVCC. She was the owner/operator of Pour Boys Sports Bar in Springville.
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Ella Mary Winn Dean
December 31, 1921 - January 28, 2012
Ella Mary Winn Dean, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother, neighbor and friend passed away January 28¸ 2012 at the Mountain View Hospital in Payson Utah at the age of 90. Ella was born December 31, 1921 in Independence, Utah. She was the daughter of Charles Alonzo (Lonnie) Winn, and Esther Ellen Bryant. She married her High School sweetheart, George W...
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Robert Thomas Glazier
July 2, 1984 - January 25, 2012
Robert Thomas Glazier, age 27 of Provo, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born July 2, 1984 in Payson, Utah to Lee LaDell Glazier and Bonnie Sue Averett. He married Lindsey Rae Johnson, September 15, 2007 in Lehi, Utah.
Robert was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and everything about the mountains. He was a great craftsman and could build a home from the ground up. He...
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Lael Larue Houghton Mitchell
August 4, 1936 - January 24, 2012
Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Lael Larue Mitchell, age 75 of Santaquin, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.
She was born August 4, 1936 in Santaquin, Utah to Arvil and Larue Johnson Houghton. She married S. Robert Mitchell in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for 40 years. Robert passed away September 9, 1989.
Lael loved being being a Mom and...
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Martha Ellen Ashby Tanner
July 16, 1916 - January 16, 2012
A valiant daughter of God, Martha Ellen Ashby Tanner, 95, passed away after a short illness on Monday, January 16, 2012, in Bountiful, Utah, just five months after the death of her eternal sweetheart, Merlynn. She was born on July 16, 1916, in Spanish Fork, Utah to Thomas Merrill Ashby and Edna Patience Holt. She was always a "Spanish Fork girl," attending school there and then graduating...
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Geraldine "Jerry" Brandon Thomsen
November 8, 1920 - January 15, 2012
Geraldine (Jerry) Brandon Thomsen, age 91 of Payson passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 15, 2012 at Mountain View Hospital and is now reunited with her loving husband Bill after being apart for nearly 10 years.
She was born November 8, 1920 in Payson, Utah, the daughter of Ingwald I. Brandon and Emma Andreason. She married Billy K. Thomsen September 25, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA....
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Jessica Stone
March 10, 1983 - January 12, 2012
Jessica Cherie Stone
Jessica Cherie Stone (Adams – Cruz), beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend, returned home to join her birth mother, and two daughters, Taevia & Cathryn Cruz for a hug to last a lifetime, January 12, 2012. Jessica was born March 10, 1983, in Provo, daughter of Nancy Hafen and Joseph Lee Adams. Jessica married Daniel Stone on January 30, 2010.
Jessica...
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George Leo Chambers
November 1, 1933 - January 5, 2012
George Leo Chambers moved on to his next adventure on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Leo was born November 1, 1933 in Lake Shore, Utah to George Harrison Chambers and Lenora Bowles Chambers. There he grew up on a farm where he enjoyed the companionship of his favorite horse. He later moved to Payson, Utah where he graduated from high school in 1951. While roller skating with his friends in...
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Gordon Niles "Boots" Barnett
January 11, 1925 - January 3, 2012
Gordon Niles (Boots) Barnett, 86, longtime resident of Payson, UT, passed away on January 3, 2012 in Overland Park, KS of complications following intestinal surgery. He was born January 11, 1925 in Payson, UT to Leonard Orville (Boots, Sr.) and Zora Fay Vest Barnett.
Gordon was raised in Payson and graduated from Payson High School in 1943 where he excelled as an athlete, lettering in five...
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Bobbie Kae Tracy
June 22, 1957 - December 29, 2011
Bobbie passed away Thursday night, December 29, 2011, age 54 at her home in West Mountain, Utah.
Bobbie was born June 22, 1957 in Roosevelt, Utah to Robert Kine Hatch and Lola Yates Norton Hatch Weeter. She married John Joseph Tracy in Provo, Utah on December 31, 1985.
She received a Naturopathic Doctorate degree from the Clayton School of Natural Healing and worked in the field of...
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Sylvia Jean Johnson Oliver Palmer
May 15, 1946 - December 23, 2011
Sylvia Jean Johnson Oliver Palmer, age 65, of Spring Lake, Utah unexpectedly left her earthly home and loving family and returned to her Father in Heaven on Friday, December 23, 2011. Sylvia was born May 15, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah a daughter of Sylvan and Jeanne Johnson, the second of six children. She grew up in Salt Lake, Alpine and Blanding Utah. She lived her adult life in Utah...
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Tevita Lui Kaufusi
March 2, 1992 - December 17, 2011
Tevita Lui Kaufusi
Tevita Lui Kaufusi passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 as a result of an auto accident. Lui was born March 2, 1992 in Kahuku Oahu, to Losiane F Langi and Viliami P. Kaufusi.
Lui grew up in Laie,Hawaii, and Austin Texas until his family moved to Payson, Utah where attended Payson High School and graduated in 2010. Lui loved sports. Particularly basketball,...
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Maurene Elizabeth Armstrong Nelson
September 6, 1936 - December 16, 2011
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called home on December 16, 2011 after complications from a recent surgery and illness. She was born on September 6, 1936 to Ellis and Arlene Armstrong in Basalt, Idaho.
Maurene married George Emil Nelson on November 5, 1954 in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity. Together they had six children. Their years...
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Orval Ray Schramm
November 28, 1928 - December 12, 2011
Our loving, husband, father, grandfather and brother Orval Ray Schramm passed away surrounded by family on Monday December 12, 2011. He was born November 28, 1928 in Payson, Utah to Martin Ferdinand and Hattie Shepherd Schramm. He graduated from Payson High School in 1947, and took some college classes at BYU in agriculture.
Orval served in the Army in the Korean War. He married Shirley Mae...
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Dorothy May Rostrum Hudson
May 13, 1931 - December 5, 2011
Dorothy May Hudson
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Dorothy May Rostrom Hudson, age 80 of Payson, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011 at her home with her loving husband by her side.
She was born May 13, 1931 in Eureka, Utah to Clarence and May Brady Rostrom.
She married Frank H. Hudson, March 7, 1980.
Dorothy worked as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed going to Mesquite and...
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Julie Taylor Steele Henson
April 2, 1949 - December 3, 2011
Julie Henson, 62, passed away Saturday December 3, 2011 in Spanish Fork, Utah with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Payson, Utah to Ralph and Retta Hill Taylor on April 2, 1949.
Julie married Russell Steele and together had 3 children. After he passed away she married Harold Henson, Jr. on April 2, 2004.
Julie loved camping, bowling, crocheting, baking, her grandchildren and...
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Rebecca Ann Richins McLatchy
February 10, 1942 - December 2, 2011
On Dec. 2, 2011, Rebecca Ann Richins McLatchy, cherished wife of Michael J. McLatchy, returned home above while at MVHospital in Payson, UT while surrounded by family. The family wishes to express our gratitude to the caring staff at MVH for their grace and service while attending Rebecca and her family.
Rebecca was born Feb. I0, 1942 in American Fork to Lowell O. and Lucille B. Richins. She...
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Lawrence Boyd Cardon
May 7, 1929 - November 26, 2011
Our dear father, husband, grandfather and friend, Lawrence Boyd Cardon, progressed from this existence to return to his Father in Heaven on November 26, 2011. Dad you will be sorely missed, but we all take great joy in knowing that you are relieved of all the great pain and suffering that you have endured for so long.
Lawrence Boyd Cardon was born to Lawrence Marion and Julia May Wheeler...
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Carol Ilene Beddoes Fowler Wilson
August 4, 1926 - November 21, 2011
Carol Wilson, 85 of Payson, Utah passed away on Monday November 21, 2011 in Payson, Utah. She was born August 4, 1926 in Salem, Utah to Richard Bliss and Nelda Ilene Pickering Beddoes. Carol grew up in Salem and Payson and graduated from Payson High School.
She was sealed to Carl Fowler in the Provo Temple, and together they had three children. After Carl passed away she married Shirley A....
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Blaine Kenneth Cannon
February 3, 1925 - November 18, 2011
Blaine Kenneth Cannon died peacefully surrounded by loving family at the home of his son, Gary, on the morning of Friday, November 18, 2011.
He was born the third child of Stephen and Eva Naomi Cole Cannon (Cannan) on Friday, the 13th of February, 1925, in Mammoth, Juab, Utah. The family moved to Payson before Blaine was old enough to begin school. He received his public education in...
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Afton Huff Elmer
September 15, 1917 - November 17, 2011
Afton Elmer, age 94 of Payson, completed her earthly mission on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
Afton was born, September 15, 1917, in Lake Shore, Utah to Ernest James and Nadia May Hall Huff. She attended schools in Lake Shore and Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School.
She and Spencer Dean Elmer were married the 16th of July, 1938. Their marriage was later solemnized in...
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Ivan LeRoy Brunson
March 5, 1940 - November 16, 2011
Ivan LeRoy Brunson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
Ivan was born to Nora M. Day Brunson Jackson and Isaac F. Brunson, March 5, 1940 in Fillmore, Utah. He attended grade school and Jr. High in Fillmore and graduated High School through the US Army. Dad served 3 1/2 years with Sharp Shooter Status where he...
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Joyce Jeppson
March 10, 1929 - October 31, 2011
Joyce Jeppson, age 82 of Santaquin, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at Mtn. View Hospital in Payson.
She was born March 10, 1929 in Payson to Thomas Charles and Mary Wride Jeppson.
Joyce worked as a school teacher. She was a great sister and aunt.
Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Claire Jeppson of Monticello, Utah and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her twin...
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Clyde Reed Bennett
November 19, 1942 - October 27, 2011
Today, October 27, 2011 our loving husband, son, father, brother, and friend returned to his loving Heavenly Father. Clyde was born to S. Reed Bennett and Laura Williams on November 19, 1942 in Mapleton, Utah.
Clyde served in the U.S. Navy. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved to be out in nature, especially the left fork of Hobble Creek. He loved to hunt, fish...
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Mable Lambert Wilson
July 12, 1909 - October 23, 2011
Mable Lambert Wilson, 102, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 23, 2011, at her home in Payson, Utah.
Mable was born July 12, 1909, in Pima, Arizona, daughter of John and Adeline Miller Lambert.
She was raised in Arizona, where she met and married Fred Robert Wilson in June of 1925. Together they raised four children before moving to Southern California in 1955. After Fred...
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Encora Worthen Montague Campbell
August 4, 1928 - October 21, 2011
Encora Worthen Montague Campbell was born on Aug 4,1928 in Panguitch, Utah to Charles Grow and Sarah Lena Neilson Worthen. She lost her brave fight with colon cancer on Oct 21, 2011.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her job as a Senior Companion and co-ordinator that she has done for the last 19 years. She loved spending time with her family.
She was the second...
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Jasper Wilkerson
June 2, 1925 - October 17, 2011
William Jasper Wilkerson, 86, son of John E Wilkerson and Ella Pearl Woodward, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 in Lehi, Utah. Jasper was the last of the Wilkerson family; John, Neola, Viola, Ada, Don, and Willy. Special thanks to the Tad and Jennifer Peterson Family, Ruth Ann Henderson, and RISE Services for their loving care of our Uncle Jasper. Jasper will be buried in Jenson, Utah at 1...
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James Arthur Smith
December 19, 1934 - October 15, 2011
James A. Smith aged 76 passed away peacefully October 14, 2011. He was born December 19, 1934 in Cloquet Minnesota and graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko Minnesota. After graduation, Jim joined the army becoming a veteran of the Korean War. He served with the 10th Mountain Division, and considered himself fortunate to have served with the 25th infantry division, The Tropic Lightning, in...
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Kenneth Vernal Twede
November 30, 1925 - October 9, 2011
"Together Again"
Kenneth Vernal Twede, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 9, 2011. Ken was born November 30, 1925 in Payson, Utah to Vernal and Edna Tervort Twede. He graduated from Payson High School in 1944. He served an LDS Mission in Ontario Canada. He graduated in 1950 from USU and married his sweetheart, Ila Mae Thomas, on May 29, 1950 in the Manti Temple....
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Ivy Lorraine Hayes
November 2, 2007 - October 5, 2011
Ivy Lorraine Hayes, 3, of Payson, Utah died in her parents arms and was welcomed into her Father in Heaven's arms on Wednesday morning on October 5th, 2011 at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ivy was born on November 2nd, 2007 in Provo, Utah to Justin and Michele Hayes. Ivy loved her family very much! She loved life, animals, music, books, dancing, and her fun pets. She...
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Joseph Ray Elmer
November 5, 1984 - September 25, 2011
Joseph Ray Elmer, 26, left us unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident September 25, 2011. Joe was born November 5, 1984 in Bozeman, Montana to Lee Jay Elmer and Robyn Stickney Elmer Alvey.
Joe graduated from Payson High School in 2003. He was employed at Big O Tire in Springville, Utah for 9 years.
Joe enjoyed life, and lived it to the fullest. He loved being with family and friends,...
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Luva Dawn Hiatt
November 24, 1931 - September 14, 2011
Luva Dawn Hiatt, 79, of Payson, passed away at her home on September 14, 2011.
Luva was born November 24, 1931, the third child of Daniel H. and Mary Estella Schaugaard. She attended Payson schools and graduated from Payson High School in 1950. At the age of 14 she began working as a candy striper at the old Payson Hospital. While raising her family she earned a degree in nursing, and was a...
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Sharolyn Gabbitas
June 13, 1977 - September 13, 2011
Sharolyn Gabbitas, 34, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, passed away on September 13, 2011 at her home in Provo, Utah following an extended illness with Fibro Sarcoma primary bone cancer.
Sharolyn was born June 13, 1977 in Payson, Utah to Jay and Margie Gabbitas.
Sharolyn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving...
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Aaron Douglas Fawson
May 13, 1972 - September 9, 2011
Aaron Douglas Fawson, 39 of Payson Utah, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2011 at his home. Aaron was born May 13, 1972 in Portland, Oregon to E. Curtis & Dixie Fawson.
Aaron loved the outdoors and anything to do with them. He loved camping, hunting, boating, ATV's and just being in nature. He loved sports and especially golf, and football. He enjoyed art and music and was good...
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Violet Emiline Rose Lazenby Middleton
April 9, 1917 - September 6, 2011
Violet Emeline Rose Lazenby Middleton, aged 94, passed away September 6, 2011. This wonderful woman was born April 9, 1917 in Tabiona Duchesne County, Utah and lived a full and wonderful life. She was one of five children, one brother and three sisters, who all preceded her in death.
She married Walter Lazenby on January 28, 1937 at the Salt Lake City Court House, and they were later sealed...
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Jay Dee Carter
August 12, 1948 - September 4, 2011
Jay passed away September 4, 2011 after a long struggle with cancer.
He was born August 12, 1948 to J.D. and Jane Carter in Payson, Utah.
He was educated in Payson schools and graduated from UVCC in Provo. He served in the Navy from 1967 to 1971 as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class aboard the USS Duncan. Jay retired from diesel mechanics due to illness.
Survivors include: his wife, Debbie of...
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Wayne Leone Jones
December 13, 1941 - August 26, 2011
Wayne Leone Jones, 69, of Payson, Utah passed away suddenly on Friday, August 26, 2011. He was born in Payson on December 13, 1941 to Ralph Leone Jones and Odessa Ostler.
Wayne Leone loved model trains, fishing, and watching The Utah Jazz and BYU Football. One of his favorite things to do was to go to the café and visit with friends. He was a member of the LDS Church. Wayne Leone worked...
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Merlynn M. Tanner
April 1, 1916 - August 13, 2011
With grateful hearts, the family of Merlynn M. Tanner, bid farewell to their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on August 13, 2011. He died peacefully in the home he built and where he lived for over 65 years. He spent his last evening with Martha, his sweetheart of 70 years, outside enjoying the beauty of his garden.
As his family, we celebrate 95 years of a life well...
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Wynonia Belle Prince
November 12, 1933 - August 9, 2011
After several years of battling Alzheimer, Dementia and Parkinson’s diseases our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife has been called home to be with her loving husband. There was surely a great reunion when she was met by the love of her life Bob, her son Steven, granddaughter Sarah, her mother, sisters and brothers that have waited for her for so long.
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Dwight Lamar Ball
September 13, 1951 - August 4, 2011
Dwight Lamar Ball, age 59 of Clearfield, Utah, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the V.A. Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born September 13, 1951 in Payson, Utah to Dwight S. and Shirley Cook Ball.
Dwight retired from the U.S. Army and completed 3 tours of duty in Vietnam, Irag, and Saudi Arabia.. He worked for the Tooele Army Depot and Hill Airforce Base.
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Daniel Richards Allen
December 29, 1931 - August 2, 2011
Daniel Richards Allen died 2 Aug 2011 at 4:00 AM of multiple myeloma cancer and liver problems at the age of 79 years old, in Payson, Utah. Dan was born to J. Knight & Alice R. Allen on 29 Dec 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Palo Alto, California. He enjoyed stamp collecting and pole vaulting, and he set some California state pole vaulting records in high school. After graduating...
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Bonnie Rasmussen
October 29, 1926 - July 31, 2011
Bonnie Rasmussen of Payson, Utah passed away on Sunday July 31, 2011. She was born on October 29, 1926 to Franz and Ada Mandelkow.
Bonnie married her sweetheart Gerome Ira Rasmussen on August 17, 1946. Together they had three children. Bonnie loved farming and taking care of animals. She also loved gardening and was an excellent seamstress. Bonnie was a member of the Church of Jesus...
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Shahn D Craig
November 8, 1956 - July 30, 2011
Shahn D. Craig, 54, of Payson, Utah passed away on July 30, 2011. He was born in Spanish Fork, Utah on November 8, 1956 to DeVerl and Nona Ann Craig.
Shahn graduated from Payson High School and later served in the Army for two years. While in the Army he served in Germany and was given an honorable discharge. Shahn married Rowena Cornwell in Payson, Utah on September 17, 1977. Shahn loved...
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Vickie May Forrest Stillman
October 27, 1959 - July 29, 2011
Vickie May Stillman
On the morning of Friday, July 29th, 2011, a beautiful wife and mother passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side. Vickie May Stillman was born October 27th, 1959 in Overton, Nevada to Wilma Catherine (Cathy) Forrest.
She was raised in Sonoma, California, graduated from Sonoma Valley High School, and later received her Associates...
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Vera Lerwill
June 8, 1918 - July 29, 2011
Vera Blackett Lerwill, 93, of Payson, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on July 29, 2011.
Vera was born on June 8, 1918 in Springville, Utah the youngest child of Harvey V. and Rosa Tame Blackett. She was raised and attended school in Springville and graduated in 1936 from Springville High School. She then attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. After completing...
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Orville Mahaffey
February 8, 1912 - July 22, 2011
Orville Freemon Mahaffey, age 99, died peacefully on July 22, 2011 in Payson, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. As Orv would say, “I have a terminal illness. It’s called TMB. Too Many Birthdays.” Orv kept up his sweet sense of humor up until the time of his passing.
Orville was born February 8, 1912 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. When asked about his birthplace he would say, “I was born...
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Cori Lynn Daley Cook
July 21, 1962 - July 19, 2011
Cori Lynn Daley Cook passed away on July 19, 2011 at age 48. She was born July 21, 1962 in San Francisco California to Lynda Peck and Val Johnson. She was honored to be raised by Lynda and the late Robert Daley.
She attended school in Spanish Fork, Utah. Cori married Vernon Cook on March 14, 1980 and became an instant mom to Vernon’s twins, Larry and Lee Ann. She later gave birth to two...
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Cleo Allred Wignall
February 24, 1934 - July 17, 2011
Cleo Allred Wignall returned to her loving Heavenly Father on July 17, 2011. She was the eldest child born to Mildred Leavitt and Cleon Allred on February 24, 1934 in Hayden, Duchesne County, Utah. She married LaMark Jay Wignall, January 28, 1955, in the Salt Lake Temple.
Cleo spent her early childhood in Hayden and Neola. Cleo was active in the LDS church and served in many callings. Her...
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Marjorie Belle Davis Bishop
May 6, 1930 - July 14, 2011
Marjorie Bell Davis Bishop, 81, of West Mountain, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was reunited with her beloved husband, parents and family members on Thursday, July 14, 2011.
She was born May 6, 1930 in Spanish Fork, to Lehi Reuben and Florabelle Hansen Davis. She married Daniel L Bishop on June 30, 1949 in the Manti Temple.
She worked for many years at the sewing factory...
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Karren Marie Haskell
March 16, 1953 - July 12, 2011
Karren Marie Peterson Haskell, our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Daughter, Wife, and friend, returned to her Heavenly Father, on Tuesday, July 12th, at home with her husband, at the age of 58.
She was born the third of five children, in Nephi, Utah on March 16, 1953, to Stanley Junior and Colleen Smith Peterson. She spent most of her life in Payson, and graduated from Payson High...
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Thomas LeBaron Robbins
April 30, 1919 - July 6, 2011
Thomas LeBaron Robbins, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at the home of his son in Payson, Utah. He was born April 30, 1919 in Santaquin, Utah a son of Thomas Burtis Robbins and Vera LeBaron Robbins. He married Helen Webb on May 12, 1939 in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 24, 1941.
Thomas worked at Geneva Steel Company for 34 years...
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Kristopher Mont Court
October 22, 1978 - July 1, 2011
On July 1, 2011, our most beloved son and brother, Kristopher Mont Court, was removed from this life. Kristopher was in awe with the world in which we live. He was an enthusiast of all science. However, his most beloved of the sciences' was Physics. He marveled at the night sky, the stars, they provided curiosity and peace for Kris. Some would consider this young man to be absolutely brilliant....
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Larry J Lazenby
August 3, 1941 - July 1, 2011
Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Payson, Utah to JT Lazenby and Myra Hiatt. He lived most of his life in Payson, graduated from Payson High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Andra Lou Wilson, on July 29, 1960. Larry worked as an Optician from 1964 until 2004. He enjoyed hunting and...
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Jeanne Sorensen
December 19, 1939 - June 30, 2011
Jeanne Long Sorensen, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on June 30, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure.
As with Jeanne’s colorful character she wrote her own obituary: “I was born on December 19, 1939 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of David and Nadine Giles Long. I was raised and educated in the Provo area but spent most of my time on...
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Barbara Lindsay Roper
June 4, 1926 - June 23, 2011
Barbara Lindsay Roper, plenty 9 years old of Payson, Utah, was reunited with her first born child, Roland Duane Roper, and her loving parents, Alta K. and S. Roland Lindsay, on Thursday, June 23, 2011 with loved ones by her side. She was born June 4, 1926 in Payson.
She is survived by: her devoted sweetheart of 66 years, Wesley Duane Roper; children, Becky Erickson (David); Lindsay Roper ...
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David Kent Herbert
March 6, 1945 - June 21, 2011
Our loving father and grandfather, David Kent Herbert, was met by his eternal companion, Carla Marie Davis Herbert, and their son, Donald Lance Herbert, when he passed away peacefully on June 21, 2011. David was born on March 6, 1945 in Springville, Utah to Robert Elwood (HAP) and Zerma Ann Davis Herbert. He graduated from Springville High School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in...
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Tod Cuifici
September 10, 1955 - June 18, 2011
How ‘bout them Cowboys?
Born to Nicholas Cuifici and Nancy Lundberg. Raised in Anaheim, CA. He married Shari Black on 2/20/1993. Tod loved playing football, hunting and being outdoors with his sons (he raised his 2 step-sons as if they were his own). He was a dedicated employee at Rayloc Company in Payson for 20 years.
Survived by his wife of 18 years Shari Black Cuifici, Payson, UT;...
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LaMar Dee Searle
July 3, 1930 - June 16, 2011
Lamar Dee Searle, age 80 of Payson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2011 with loved ones by his side.
He was born July 3, 1930 in Starr, Utah. He graduated from Juab High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married his sweetheart of many years on July 9, 1959. He worked at Geneva Steel for many years.
Dee was a caring man who loved to play...
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Hazel Dean Wignall
January 15, 1921 - June 16, 2011
Our dear mom, grandma, and friend Hazel Dean Henrie Wignall passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2011. She was born January 15, 1921 in Panguitch, Utah to Hazel Barton and John Nathaniel Henrie. Mom grew up in Provo and attended schools there. She married dad, Joe Wignall, on April 17, 1939. Mom and Dad lived in Provo for a short time and then moved to Payson where they lived their entire lives...
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Thomas Darrel Provstgaard
October 18, 1928 - June 14, 2011
Thomas Darrel Provstgaard peacefully passed from this existence, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. Tom was born October 18, 1928 to Willis Christian and Irene Corbell Provstgaard of Payson. He graduated from Payson High School, then after graduation he was employed with Geneva Steel and later drafted into the United States Army and served honorably in the Korean War....
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Mary Lou Durrant
February 7, 1933 - June 4, 2011
Mary Lou Hartvigsen Durrant passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2011 at her home in Payson, Utah. She was born February 7, 1933 in Santaquin, Utah to Arthur and Margaret Hartvigsen. Mary Lou spent her growing-up years in Santaquin as a part of a large and loving family of 15 children. She attended schools in Santaquin and Payson, graduating from Payson High School in 1951.
She married her...
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Samuel Larry Roberts
July 24, 1936 - May 29, 2011
Samuel Larry Roberts, age 74 of Payson, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by other family members.
He was born July 24, 1936 in Beaver, Utah to Donald and Mae LaPreal Lee Roberts. He married the love of his life, Ernadene McClellan, May 16, 1982. They made their home in Payson where he enjoyed horses, dogs and his many friends. He served as Lion’s...
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Helen Marie Ostler
October 24, 1936 - May 26, 2011
Helen Ostler was born on October 24, 1936 to Howard Eaton and Ruby Grace Henrie in Jackson, Wyoming and departed this life on May 26, 2011.
She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. She was a perfectionist when it came to her crocheting, which resulted in some of her afghans winning awards at the Utah State Fair.
Helen was preceded in death by her loving father, Howard, and...
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Cecil Gene Colledge
February 16, 1933 - May 26, 2011
Cecil Gene Colledge, age 78 of Santaquin, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Mtn. View Hospital.
He was born February 16, 1933 in Lehi, Utah to John E. Nina Anderson Colledge. He married Cordellia Blood, April 2, 1958 in Provo, Utah. She preceded him in death August 23, 2005. They were sealed in the Provo Temple April 2, 2007 in the Provo LDS Temple.
Cecil served in the US Army during...
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Joyce Ann Belliston VanNosdol
November 22, 1935 - May 22, 2011
Joyce Ann Belliston VanNosdol, 75, of Payson, Utah passed away May 22, 2011. She was born November 22, 1935 in Nephi, Utah to Leonard and Pearl Price Belliston.
Joyce grew up in Nephi and graduated from Juab High School. After high school she worked at the First Security Bank in Nephi. In 1957 she married her sweetheart Glade “Bud” VanNosdol, and together they had two daughters. ...
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AnnaLee Andrews
July 25, 1929 - May 17, 2011
AnnaLee Andrews, 81, of Payson, Utah passed away May 17, 2011. She was born July 25, 1929 in Magna Utah to Clarence Lorenzo and Velva Mae Branch.
AnnaLee graduated from Richfield High School. In 1947 she married her sweetheart Neldon Vee Andrews, they were later sealed in the Manti Temple. Together they had 2 children. Her family was her greatest joy. Whether they were involved in...
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Karen Clinger Maestas
September 8, 1940 - May 10, 2011
Karen Clinger Maestas, age 70 of Payson, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2011 surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 8, 1940 in Mapleton, Utah, to Donald and Virginia Collins Clinger.
She married Paul Joe Maestas on October 16, 1957 in Elko, Nevada.
She is survived by her husband and five children: Pauline (Jack) Bryant, Ron (Karen) Maestas, Annette (Kevin) Anderson...
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LaVonda Sheen Anderson
November 28, 1928 - May 7, 2011
LaVonda Sheen Anderson (81) passed away peacefully May 7, 2011 and has been reunited with her loving husband Lynn Eugene Anderson and her daughter Diana.
LaVonda is survived by her 4 sons Alan (Kelly Shannon), Mark (LeAnn Olsen), Michael (Vicki Coon), Brent (Shari Jolley), her sister Pricilla (Sheen) Sundblom, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband...
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Vincent "Vinnie" Michael Lees
June 9, 1975 - May 5, 2011
Vincent Michael Lees, 35, of Payson, Utah passed away on May 5, 2011. He was born June 9, 1975 in Provo, Utah to Steven Farr and Kathleen Bailey Lees.
He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was always up to having a BBQ for all occasions. He grew up in Provo, graduating from Independence High in 1993.
He worked for Big Four Distributing where he was awarded salesman of the year 3...
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Shawn Michael Mahaffey
March 19, 1970 - May 2, 2011
Shawn Michael Mahaffey, 41, passed away May 2, 2011 in Idaho. He was born March 19, 1970 to William Hale Mahaffey and Marlene Gardner Mahaffey in Mesa, Arizona.
Shawn married Celeste Treanor, daughter of Dave Treanor and Jane Hess, in Spanish Fork Utah on November 24, 2001.
He is survived by his wife and his children: Brooklin Kate (19), Breea Amanda (16), Donovan McKade (9), and...
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John J. Castelli
August 29, 1933 - April 25, 2011
Beloved husband and father, John J. Castelli, age 77 of Payson,Utah, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at his home.
He was born September 29, 1933 in Morristown, New Jersey to Anthony and Maria Castelli.
John served in the Army Air Corps during the Korean Conflict. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree. He worked as a Purchasing Manager for 25 years. He married Audrey Thomas...
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Charles H. Maurin
January 10, 1926 - April 21, 2011
Charles Henry Maurin passed away peacefully April 21,2011, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born January 10, 1926 to Henry and Louise Reynauld Maurin in Edgemont Utah.
He attended schools in Provo and graduated from Lincoln High school and later proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Afton Depew December 1, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized...
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Glade Wallace Carter
December 31, 1930 - April 21, 2011
Glade Wallace Carter passed away April 21, 2011 from complications of congestive heart failure after many years of poor health.
Glade was born New Year’s Eve 1930, to Delbert and Ethyl Haskell Carter, in Santaquin, Utah. He attended school in California but most of his school days were in Payson, Utah. Glade spent most of his life in Payson, which he truly believed was the only place to...
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Clyde Dallin Westwood
January 20, 1934 - April 20, 2011
Clyde Dallin Westwood traded in his “hot wheels” for wings on the morning of Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born to Ida Blake and Neil Westwood in Moab, Utah, on January 20, 1934 – the seventh of nine children.
Clyde lived with his family in Moab through the age of 12. In his own words, he “grew up doing all the things a boy would want to do – hunting, fishing, hiking, riding...
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Rex E. Young
September 8, 1949 - April 17, 2011
Rex E. Young, 61, of Payson, Utah passed away on April 17, 2011. He was born September 8, 1949 in Payson to James Elmer and Venice Pierce Young.
Rex grew up in Payson and graduated from Payson High School, he then went to Auction College. He loved horses, roping, rodeo, hunting, fishing and camping. He owned his own Boot, Shoe & Saddle repair shop, and also worked for Rayloc Auto Parts...
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Richard Jay Valenzuela
March 26, 2007 - April 16, 2011
In Loving Memory
Our precious little man, Richard Jay Valenzuela, light of our lives, passed away, April 16, 2011. He passed doing something he loved without pain.
He was born March 26, 2007 to Nicole Marie Maxwell and Mauricio Antonio Valenzuela.
He is survived by: his mother and father; sisters, Meika, LaShelle, Copelyn; brother, Kellen; grandparents, Tina (Raul) Hernandez, Deanna ...
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Lester O Robbins
August 21, 1913 - April 16, 2011
Lester O. Robbins, 97, of Payson, Utah died peacefully on April 16, 2011. He was born in Spy Hollow, near Knightsville, Utah on August 21, 1913 to Zelpha Openshaw and A.Z. Robbins. Lester’s sister Zora was 20 months older than him. They spent their early years living in Spy Hollow near the Iron Blossom Mine where their father worked. In July 1919 the family moved to Knightsville so that...
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Elven Samuel "Snaf" Wood
January 25, 1932 - April 13, 2011
Elven Samuel Wood, fondly known as Snaf, fulfilled his earthly mission on April 13, 2011. He passed away peacefully at his home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone who knew him.
He was born in Bicknell, UT to William and Beatrice Wood on January 25, 1932. He lived to be 79 years old. He had eight brothers and sisters.
He married his sweetheart Shirlene...
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Lenora Davis
January 9, 1912 - April 13, 2011
Lenora Chambers Davis, age 99, devoted, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in her home in Payson.
She was born January 9, 1912 in Nephi, Utah to Leo and Bertha Bowles. She married George Chambers, November 26, 1930 . He preceded her in death, May 3, 1962. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. She later met and...
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Adam Richard Jenkins
May 2, 1989 - April 6, 2011
Adam was born on a beautiful spring morning to Linda Ann Gerdau (Jenkins) Gilbert and Wesley Delbert Jenkins on May 2, 1989 in Orem, Utah. He came home to Provo and was welcomed with a great deal of excitement from his five older siblings.
Adam was a sweet young man who was loved by all who knew him. His laugh was contagious. He had a quick sense of wit and a very bright mind. Adam...
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Roy Davis Vellinga
May 25, 1948 - April 1, 2011
Roy Davis Vellinga, 62, husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 after a four year battle with cancer.
He was born May 25, 1948 in Ogden, Utah to Clarence and Arlene Vellinga. He married his sweetheart, Linda Joy Boyer, on December 14, 1974 in the Ogden temple. They settled in Payson where together they raised six children, who are their greatest joy.
Roy...
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Susan Marie Sanderson Christensen
January 14, 1949 - March 31, 2011
Our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend finished her triumphant battle of sixteen years to cancer on Thursday, 31 March 2011. She was welcomed home by her loving Father in Heaven.
Susan was born in Payson, Utah, on 14 January 1949 to Leland and Audrey Sanderson of Eureka, Utah. She is the second of five children. Susan loved being a cheerleader, and graduated...
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Frank M. Tippetts
April 2, 1924 - March 29, 2011
Frank May Tippetts of Payson, Utah, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Frank was born in Provo, Utah on April 2, 1924 to Heber Chase and Lucy Melvina May Tippetts and lived in Utah, Wyoming and Montana. During World War II, he served in the Navy Construction Battalion.
Frank married Janet Baum on October 27, 1949. They are the parents of eight children: Ann (Bill)...
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Leslie Hazelton Campbell
October 19, 1924 - March 12, 2011
Leslie Hazelton Campbell died March 12, 2011 at Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah surrounded by his family. He fought a good fight against cancer for the past five years; however, he lapsed into a coma two weeks ago and passed away Saturday afternoon.
Leslie was born October 19, 1924 to Raleigh Helaman and Effie Ballantyne Campbell. He married Ruth, his wife of 62 years on his...
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Roy Leonard Rucker
June 4, 1923 - March 10, 2011
Roy Leonard Rucker, 87, was born June 4, 1923, and passed away March 10, 2011. He began life at the Mesa Ranch School in Mesa, Arizona where his father, Simeon Herbert Rucker was the ranch manager. His mother, Eula Lee Smith, gave birth to six children, of which Roy was the third oldest. Roy attended schools in Mesa and
graduated from Mesa High School.
Roy married his childhood sweetheart...
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Mildred White Muglia
February 12, 1922 - March 7, 2011
Mildred White Muglia, age 89 of Payson, passed away at home on Monday, March 7, 2011.
She was born February 12, 1922 in Huntsville, Alabama to James A. and Fannie Brisley White. She married Alfred J. Muglia, July 4, 1942 at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Mildred retired from Bell Labs in New Jersey as an auditor.
Survivors include: her husband; her children, Victor O. Muglia, Alfred J. Muglia,...
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Mark Reed Jones
May 16, 1976 - February 26, 2011
Mark Reed Jones passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2011. He was born May 16, 1976 in Payson, Utah to Philip Earl and Joan Kotter Jones. He grew up in Payson and graduated in 1994 from Payson High School, where he was a gifted student with a strong will and desire to excel.
Mark married Marilyn Judy Thomas in Payson on August 22, 1997. With her help he graduated from the University of...
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David Paul Diamond
May 14, 1951 - February 24, 2011
David Paul Diamond, age 59 passed away on February 24, 2011. He was born May 14,
1951 to Paul L. and Emmajean (Wilson) Diamond in Payson, Utah.
He graduated from Payson High School in 1969. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, from 1971 to 1973.
He met the love of his life Kerry McClellan and they were married on July 18, 1978 in
Las Vegas, NV. They spent 32 years together and...
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Vernon Jay Finch
June 9, 1927 - February 20, 2011
Vernon Finch, a strong, faithful, caring man, passed on to the next phase of his life’s journey Feb. 20, 2011. Born June 9, 1927 in Eureka, UT to Robert E. and Vera Finch, his first years of life were spent in Goshen where he caught his first glimpse of his sweetheart Kathleen Toolson.
At age six his family moved to a farm west of Payson. Vernon attended schools in Payson and after...
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Daniel James Ericksen
January 4, 1934 - February 17, 2011
Daniel James Ericksen
Daniel James Ericksen, our dad, brother, uncle and friend died February 17, 2011, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. He died from complications of Leukemia and pneumonia, with every breath a struggle. He left this earth with his children and Grandchildren surrounding him with love. Daniel was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
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Robert (Bobbie) Timothy Keen
April 23, 1990 - February 16, 2011
Robert Timothy (Bobby) Keen, age 20 of Payson, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
He was born April 23, 1990 in Provo, Utah to George Douglas and Juanita Marilyn Ivie Keen.
Bobby graduated from Landmark High School in 2008. He loved spending time with his son, Holdyn. He enjoyed motocross, hunting, fishing and camping.
Survivors include: Sami Palmer and his son, Holdyn J. Timothy...
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Jeffrey Alan Swenson
September 23, 1974 - February 4, 2011
On February 4, 2011 our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend was released from his pain and suffering peacefully in his sleep and returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father after suffering several years from injuries sustained in an industrial accident.
Jeff was born in Payson, Utah, September 23, 1974 to Dean and Wendy LeBaron Swenson. Jeff grew up in Spanish Fork,...
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Ida Lazenby Putnam Christensen
February 25, 1935 - January 27, 2011
Our beloved wife and mother, Ida Lazenby Putnam Christensen, age 75 of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 surrounded by her daughters.
She was born February 25, 1935 in Lyman, Utah to James Royal and Ida Wood Lazenby.
She married Euvern Seawright Putnam, Jr., in December 1952 in Payson, Utah. He preceded her in death, December 16, 1977. She later married Odell V. Christensen.
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Helen Jean Steele Wilson
October 20, 1928 - January 25, 2011
Our beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, friend---Helen Jean Steele Wilson, 82 passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Even with her cancer she was an inspiration to us all, saying life was wonderful and worth living.
Helen was born Oct, 20, 1928 in Goshen, Utah to Raymond Duane Steele and Golden Blanche Sorensen. Helen loved growing up in...
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Jean Jackson Taylor
July 12, 1938 - January 24, 2011
Jean J. Taylor, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on January 24, 2011 after a long battle with leukemia. Born July 12, 1938 in Provo, Utah to John Henry and Nan Ellsworth Jackson, she was the seventh of ten children.
She was raised and worked hard on her family farm, until she married Keith Lowell Taylor December 6, 1958. Together they had eight children.
She is...
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Sadie Mae Jolley Warr
February 1, 1919 - January 23, 2011
Sadie Mae Jolley Warr passed away quietly on Sunday, January 23, 2011.
She was born on February 1, 1919, in Moroni, Utah to Daniel William and Anna Laura Teeples Jolley.
She married Rex Franklin Warr on June 4, 1937, and they were later sealed in the Manti Temple.
Sadie owned and operated her own Beauty Shop out of her home for many years in Payson, Utah. She was kind, compassionate...
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Kenneth Smith
March 4, 1918 - January 20, 2011
Kenneth Smith, age 92, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Gunnison, Utah.
He was born March 4, 1918 in Provo, Utah to Hyrum and Olive Stagg Smith. He was raised in Gunnison, Utah and Los Angeles, California. Kenneth spent his life moving around and working in the laundry business. His later years were spent in Ephraim and Centerfield, Utah.
He had a close relationship with his...
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