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

Jul 21, 2014

Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, died July 21, 2014. Raised in Colorado, served in WWII, in the Pacific Theatre, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart, and among the first military to witness the atomic bomb devastation in Japan. Returning to Colorado, met and married Gloria, his lifetime love.Graduate of University of Utah, was Adjudicator for...

Jul 21, 2014

Stephanie Maack passed away on July 21, 2014. As a child, Stephanie was very special and intelligent. She was musically gifted on the violin and played at an early age. She was an excellent student throughout her school years, achieving impressive grades.She attended Olympus High School, graduating in 1986. She worked at the University of Utah Hospital in many different...

Jul 20, 2014

Our tender, loving father and grandfather died peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2014. Cleon was born on January 1, 1919, in Bountiful, Utah, to George William and Martha Brauer Gwynn. He married Elizabeth Dorothy Fisher February 18, 1947. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on November 18, 1949. Cleon spent 65 wonderful years with his...

Jul 20, 2014

Anthony Ray Trujillo“Sparky”Anthony passed away July 20, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1958 in Salt Lake City to Desedrio “John” Trujillo and Juanita Kashishian-Vellajos.Anthony loved to dance, camping, fishing and all outdoor activities. He loved his family and adored his granddaughter. He was a construction worker by trade.Survived by his daughter, Alyssa; granddaughter,...

Jul 19, 2014

Thomas B. Swope, age 82, passed away July 19, 2014, at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born on July 23, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Margaret Beattie and Thomas M. Swope. He married Dorothy Massey, divorced and then remarried Janice L. Kopp. Dad served in the US Army, Sgt. /Honor Guard, and was...

Jul 18, 2014

Jul 18, 2014

Robert Lee McConkey, 83, passed away July 18, 2014 with his family by his side after a long illness. He was born to Ellis and Ival in Grafton, West Virginia. He was an Army Sergeant serving from 1948-1958. He met his wife, Elfrieda Ursula Eschke, of 62 years in Germany. They met in Germany during the war when he yelled,...

Jul 18, 2014

Harold D. Hansen, 84, of Holladay, Utah passed away on July 18, 2014. He was born the son of James Orvil and Eva Montgomery Hansen. He grew up in Richfield Utah and graduated from Richfield High in 1948. He married Renee Yergensen on June 14th 1950. They were later divorced. He married Betty Romney on May 15, 1976. He spent...

Jul 18, 2014

Deanna Milne Beckstrom, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on July 18, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 12, 1937 to Rawlin M. and Anne Monahan Milne. Married Gerald Robert Beckstrom on August 14, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. She loved the gospel and served in various church...

Jul 17, 2014

“Beloved Son and Brother”“He put his complete and total faith in Jesus Christ.”Gabe Cisneros, age 48, passed away at home with his dogs by his side. Born May 24, 1966 in Salt Lake City, UT to Francisco Cisneros and Andrea Gurule. Gabe was a hard worker. He loved gardening and landscaping. He had a heart of gold and would help...

Jul 16, 2014

Survived by his wife Jacquelyn Spearman and their children, Kenneth, Marilyn, Lareasa, Lawrence, Darryl and other family members. Services July 23, 2014. Viewing 10:00 a.m. Services 11:00 a.m. All services held at the First Baptist Church in West Valley City, Utah. All rights entrusted to Murray Memorial Mortuary.

Jul 16, 2014

Patricia Marie Mishork Forbes passed away July 16, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born December 2, 1938 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Walter & Irena Mishork. She is survived by daughters Trena Maybery and Sherri Todd.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Rodney, daughter, Darlene and grandson Joseph.Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 22,...

Jul 15, 2014

Reed Price Neesen died July 15, 2014 from a brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born December 24, 1926 in Centerville Utah to Alvin Nephi Nessen and Zina Maud Price Nessen. He married Hope Florence Fairbanks on Sept. 16, 1955 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.He attended Davis High School. He joined the Merchant Marines at age 17....

Jul 15, 2014

To all of our wonderful friends, family and neighbors: Today my dad, Harold (Mac) McDonald passed away at 9:38am. He was diagnosed with lung cancer on July 1st and was given 3-4 months to live. Fortunately, the lord decided that he did not need to suffer with a long drawn out illness and took him home this morning after less...

Jul 15, 2014

Kevin Lloyd Mecham was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He was born April 2, 1955 to Edward and Madge Mecham. He died on July 15, 2014, of complications from heart and kidney problems. Kevin was a big hearted man who would do anything for anyone. He was also known, and loved, by his nieces and nephews for preforming great...

Jul 14, 2014

Our dearest Megan was born on December 29, 1982 in Calcutta, India, and came to Salt Lake City, UT, on February 27, 1983 to join her forever family: her mother, Alyce Daly Brannan, sister Amy and ‘other mother’ LaDene Larsen. She died unexpectedly on July 7, 2014. She graduated from Highland High School and the University of Utah with a...

Jul 14, 2014

Christine Elizabeth Brown, 58, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She has a great love for life and an ability to sustain enduring challenges for long periods of time. Born in Pittsburg, PA to Charles Frederick Parry and Nancy Josephine Wolber, she is the first of five children; Carolyn (Kevin), Charlie (Kathy), Curt (Shawna) and Cliff (Stephanie)....

Jul 13, 2014

Emma Jean Howard, known as Jean passed peacefully in her Salt Lake City home on July 13, 2014 due to illness at the age of 69. Jean was born on June 1, 1945 in Muskegon MI. Jean is survived by her husband Walter White, her children; Alicia and Eunique Howard, step children; Jewel and Melinda White and five grandchildren along...

Jul 12, 2014

Earne Blaine Anderson age 62 passed away July 12, 2014 in Sandy, Utah. He was born Aug. 11, 1951 in Park City, Utah to Earne and Betty Anderson. He graduated from Park City High School in 1969. Blaine was an avid skier and football player. He is survived by his parents Earne & Betty Anderson of South Jordan, Utah and...

Jul 12, 2014

Jed W. Anderson passed away Saturday July 12, 2014 in Holladay, Utah. He was born April 13, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James LeRoy and Louretta Grace Terry Anderson. He married Joyce Omer December 23, 1948. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.Jed was raised in Holladay, Utah where heownedJed’s Barber Shop. He proudly served in...