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Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Dorothy May Chesnut
Feb 23, 2017
Dorothy May Chesnut, 90, passed away on February 23, 2017 after a short time following a stroke. She was born in Obion County, Tennessee on September 28, 1926 to Victor and Lula May (Moore) Henderson. She met Chad Chesnut, who was serving in the military in Tennessee, and they were married in Pueblo, Colorado on October 1, 1946. Their marriage...
Lawana Howell Thompson
Feb 23, 2017
Our beloved mother and grandmother, LaWana Howell Thompson, 80, was called home February 23, 2017, in North Platte, Nebraska.She was born in Sugar City, Idaho, on July 8, 1936, to Richard Smith Howell and Signa Elizabeth Fikstad. She was the sixth of eight children.LaWana married the love of her life, Merlin John Thompson, on Oct. 31, 1952, in Salt Lake...
Lavon Norma Prahl
Feb 23, 2017
Our sweet mom, LaVon Norma Kroescher Prahl, passed away peacefully on Februrary 23, 2017, at the age of 93 at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. She lived a life full of love, service, compassion and generosity. LaVon was born August 14, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Emil August and Ruth Lundstrom Kroescher. She grew up in...
Robert Matheson
Feb 23, 2017
Robert C. MathesonEndings Matter Robert Cooper Matheson (better known as Bob, Grandpa Bob or Bishop Bob) passed away on February 23, 2017, at home – appropriately, because to Bob, endings matter. He was determined to finish his life in the home he loved, surrounded by the people he loved. Bob was forever teaching timeless truths and powerful principles – occasionally...
Sego Matsumiya
Feb 21, 2017
Sego Takita Matsumiya, born April 29, 1922 in Carbon County, Utah, the first child of Masajiro Takita and Naoko Beppu Takita, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 21, 2017 of injuries and associated complications from a fall outside her home in Holladay, Utah. Characteristic of her resolve to ward off the negative elements of her longevity, she had...
Geertje “Grace” Eckhardt
Feb 21, 2017
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away February 21, 2017 in West Jordan UT. She was born Dec. 18, 1920 to Rinze van de Zee and Froukje Heersma van der Zee in Rotterdam Netherlands. Married Jacobus Eckhardt July 16, 1947 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. They immigrated to the U.S and arrived in Salt Lake City April 25, 1962....
Deann Davis Turner
Feb 20, 2017
DeAnn Davis Turner, loving wife and best friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017. She was born to Thomas and Jean Davis, in Abilene, Texas on April 19, 1954. She married Thomas Turner on March 21, 1987. Her beautiful heart quit on the day of the 33rd anniversary of the day she met Tom at Solitude Ski Resort.DeAnn graduated...
Stephen John Jablonski
Feb 20, 2017
Passed away Febuary 20th, 2017 at his home peacefully of natural causes, Stephen was born July 22, 1945. To Stephen and Victoria Jablonski in Newark, New Jersey. Stephen served in the Navy, he was on the aircraft carrier Kearsage to where he was stationed in California.There he met Janice Larson then later got married to janice in 1965, they had...
Virginia Louise Narbett Bellmire
Feb 19, 2017
Virginia (Jeri) Bellmire, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, passed away February 19, 2017 in Salt Lake City, UT. She loved her pets, golfing, playing cards, bowling, and the outdoors in her youth. She retired from Fort Douglas Officer’s Club, where she worked for many years. Survived by husband; Michael Hughes, son; Kevin L Bennett, daughter; Charl Clark, and grandchildren; Nathan...
Max H. Sorensen
Feb 19, 2017
Max H. Sorensen returned to his heavenly father on February 19, 2017. He was born on September 9, 1929 in Spring City, Utah to Leo Myron Sorensen and Amanda Hannah Sahlberg Sorensen. His childhood years were spent in Spring City where he farmed with his family. He worked for Deseret Livestock. Max served in the Korean War from Feb 20th,...
Brian Scott Hansen
Feb 19, 2017
Brian Scott Hansen has passed to join his mother and father, Vaughn E Larsen and Pearl Despain Larsen. He leaves behind a brother, Raymond V. Larsen, a sister Carole Larsen Sage, a niece, Daniale Sage, and nephew Orihah Sage.Brian was born February 28, 1959 in Bountiful, Utah and graduated from Viewmont High School. He lived in West Valley for many...
Leeanna Tryon
Feb 17, 2017
LeeAnna Nelson Tryon, 74, passed away February 17, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah.She was born on August 26, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William John LeRoy Nelson and Alice Henrietta Nielsen. She was married to Glen LeRoy Tryon on July 30, 1959, later Solemnized in The Salt Lake Temple.Mom was a woman of few words, so when...
Clyde W. Kuder Iii
Feb 16, 2017
Our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Clyde Wallace Kuder lll passed away at his home with his family on Thursday February 16, 2017. He was born to Lola Metcalf and Clyde Wallace Kuder ll in Wendell Idaho on December 17, 1948.He is survived by his wife of 47 years Pauline A. Kuder, his children Tami Evans (Greg), Brandon Kuder (Thamsin),...
Louise S. Nelson
Feb 16, 2017
Helen Louise Sackett Nelson, at 82, returned to her Heavenly Father where she continues to spread love, peace and happiness. Born May 7, 1934 in Park City, Utah to Oral Don Sackett and Leola Kohler; died February 16, 2017 in West Valley City, Utah. She met Merrill John Nelson at BYU in 1953. They were married March 22, 1957 in...
William Franklin “Bill” Elmer
Feb 16, 2017
William Franklin “Bill” Elmer, 75, of Layton (recently moved from Woods Cross) passed away Feb. 16, 2017 after a short sudden illness. He was born in American Fork on Feb. 7, 1942 to William James and Verna Durfee Elmer, the oldest of 10 children, which may be why family was so important to him. He loved meeting with family and...
John Arthur Petersen
Feb 16, 2017
Born to Max D. Petersen and Lilian Mary Selan in SLC, UT. He’ll be missed by his wife, Joyce Petersen, his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, extended family and all who knew him. Per his request, no services will be held. To express sympathies to the family, please go to www.MemorialUtah.com
Ray Montgomery
Feb 15, 2017
Ray Leishman Montgomery, 87, passed away February 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ray fell while serving as a missionary for the LDS Church, and died from complications. Born May 7, 1929, in Wellsville, Utah, to Robert Hugh and Maude Leishman Montgomery. He served an LDS mission to Lubbock, Texas, and served his country in the Korean War in...
Belva Lillian King
Feb 15, 2017
Belva Lillian King, born May 10, 1932 in Salt Lake City, passed away on February 15, 2017. She was an accomplished artist and resided at the Heritage Park Care Center in Roy. She is survived by her two sisters, Berniece and Betty and her brother, Bruce. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. A graveside service...
Jeddy William Clawson
Feb 14, 2017
Jeddy William Clawson passed from his mortal life on February 14, 2017 surrounded by his family in Provo, Utah. He was born November 24, 1944 to George Christiansen and Ethel Viola Clawson in Pocatello, Idaho.Jed was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many callings. He especially loved serving as a...
Jack Torleif Baumgarten
Feb 14, 2017
Jack Torleif Baumgarten was born on May 27, 2010 in Sandy, UT to Martha (Beddoes) and Joseph Baumgarten. He passed away February 14, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.Jack was born hungry and never stopped eating. He loved to eat anything with ketchup, and would even eat Asparagus if it had ketchup on it. Jack was a...
