Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Jul 11, 2017

Beloved father, son, brother and friend.  Daniel Andersen took his own life early Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017.  He was 38 years old.  Dan is survived by his daughter, Avery, his parents Omar and Lisa Andersen, brother Joshua (Leanne), sisters Sarah and Rachel Andersen, nephew Ryker Andersen and niece Ruby Andersen. He will be deeply missed. There will be a...

Jul 11, 2017

Leonard Randall Wood, 75, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Oscar Neldon Wood and Verle Whatcott. Dad was a talented artist who enjoyed pin striping, leather work, drawing, metal work, wood carving, and all things creative. He was the most hard-working man...

Jul 9, 2017

Lucy Peterson Simmons, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Lucy was born on June 15, 1934 in Woodland, Utah to Noel and Irma Pack Peterson. She was the fourth of five children. She was raised in Woodland, Utah and graduated from South Summit High School. Lucy...

Jul 7, 2017

Max T Horrocks, 89, passed away July 7, 2017, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born May 18, 1928 in Neola, Utah, the second child and first son of Theron Horrocks and Lecta R. Miller.  According to his mother, the sun was just rising and its rays fell on his bright red hair. Work was the way of life...

Jul 5, 2017

Our beloved, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, Donald George Colovich, 88, passed away July 5th 2017, at his second home, the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah after a valiant battle with Diabetes, Renal Failure and Leukemia. Donald was born January 28th, 1929 in Eureka, Utah son of Samuel D. and Sarah Marx Colovich. He...

Jul 5, 2017

Psychology lost one of its most astute and influential figures on July 5, 2017 with the passing of Dr. Keith Conners.Dr. Conners was highly recognized in the field of psychology as a clinician, researcher, lecturer and author. He was best known for his research and dedication in the area ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). In the early stages of his...

Jul 4, 2017

Dave? Johnathan Morril Davis, John “Freaking” Davis or “JFD” to his friends, passed away peacefully the morning of July 4th, 2017 at home in Cottonwood Heights UT, after a Life filled with many adventures and wonderful experiences and loving people. He was born on October 5th, 1967 in Murray UT to Donald J Davis & Linda L (Mortensen) Short. He...

Jul 4, 2017

Gerald (Jerry) Andrew Williams, age 49 years, returned home to heaven on July 4, 2017 in Murray, Utah. Jerry was born on July 24, 1967 to Ron and Linda Williams in St. Louis, Missouri.  Jerry married Crystal Lynn Meadows Williams on April 19, 2014.Jerry was the most caring and fun loving man you’ll ever meet. He will be greatly missed.Jerry...

Jul 4, 2017

With bittersweet feelings we say “goodbye” for now to our sweet husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great grandfather, and friend.Marius passed away after fighting an admirable battle against the terrible beast of cancer. He was the first born child of Mathias and Jenny Holje, born on the family farm in Toten, Norway, on 19 October 1920. Seven siblings were to...

Jul 4, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Father, Husband, Grandfather, Brother and Friend, William R. (Bill) Onyon, on July 4, 2017.Bill was born on July 29, 1930 to William H. and Viola Onyon. He lived his whole life in the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the mountains he loved and admired. He attended Highland Park...

Jul 3, 2017

David Glenn ForsytheSeptember 4, 1938 – July 3, 2017David’s family moved from Pennsylvania to Pasadena, where he graduated from high school in 1956 and joined the army who trained him for an Army Security Agency position. He was stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippine Islands.Upon leaving the army in 1959 he enrolled at UCLA. During his senior year...

Jul 1, 2017

Bryan Lee EdwardsJuly 16, 1958 ~ July 1, 2017 Bryan Lee Edwards passed away on July 1, 2017.  He was born on July 16, 1958 to Beth Lyman and Harold Edwards, the youngest of seven children. Bryan grew up in small-town Milford, Utah, and as with so many small-town kids, in school he participated in everything. Basketball, football, student government....

Jul 1, 2017

Richard Horace Fuller died on July 1, 2017 in Magna, UT surrounded by his loving family. Born February 20, 1940 in Salt Lake City, UT to Horace and Irene Fuller. He grew up in Garfield, UT. Graduated from Cyprus High School. Married Cheri Evans on May 9, 1962. Served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk from 1962 to...

Jul 1, 2017

Maria Juanita Sanchez PereaOctober 3, 1922 ~ July 1, 2017Maria Juanita Sanchez Perea passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017.  She was born in New Mexico on October 3, 1922 to Acension and Salvador Sanchez, she was the first of seven children.Maria married Press Perea on July 1, 1940.  They moved to Utah in 1951.Maria worked at Hazen’s Nursing...

Jun 30, 2017

Donna Hauck Tanner was born in Salt Lake City Utah on March 6, 1933.  Her spiritual body passed from this earth on June 30, 2017, she is now at peace with her other beloved family members, who are also beyond the veil.  Donna taught her family how to swim. She taught us how to swim and navigate in the rivers...

Jun 27, 2017

Jun 27, 2017

Our Feisty, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and Dear Friend.Joan Harrington West, aged 82, passed away on June 27, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born December 11, 1934 also in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Harry W. Dupree (later divorced). She married Harmon R. West on August 2, 1958.Mom loved to bowl with...

Jun 26, 2017

Pauline “Polly” Lawrence Sherwin, 82, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in West Jordan, UT. She was born on May 16, 1935 to Paul Lawrence and Eva Reiter.Polly was small in stature but lived a life of strength, courage, and compassion. As a youth she dedicated much of her life to caring for her five younger siblings. She had...

Jun 26, 2017

On Monday, June 26, 2017, our beloved son, Adam Christopher de Lannoy Felt, died at his home from the ravages of major depressive disorder and anxiety.  He suffered valiantly from this physically transparent illness for nearly a decade, beginning when he was in the sixth grade.  Adam was absolutely brilliant but was unable to feel and appreciate life’s simple joys...

Jun 26, 2017

Adriana Otto passed away on June 26, 2017 in West Valley City, Utah. Born to Remmelt and Adriana tenWolde on September 21, 1937 in Rotterdam, Holland. Married to Bastian Otto on November 7, 1957.Survived by 5 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 9 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.Services will be held on July 3, 2017 at Memorial Redwood Mortuary at 11 AM...