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

Jul 11, 2014

Helen Walker Bush Carpenter, 78, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2014. She was born October 23, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Amos and Lily Walker Bush. She attended LDS Business College and was employed at Deseret Federal, had a home bookkeeping business, and worked at LDS Hospital as a nursing administration secretary for 25 years. On September...

Jul 11, 2014

On the morning of July 11, 2014 after a long battle with Diabetes & Heart Disease Lynn passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, in Salt Lake City, Utah.Lynn was born in Salina Utah on October 30, 1938. He was the baby brother to 9 siblings born to Garry Aaren & Mary Mae Gates.Lynn graduated from North...

Jul 11, 2014

On the evening of July 11, 2014 Homer Ogilvie took his wife’s hand and guided her home.Mary Ruth Aamodt Ogilvie (88) was born on March 19, 1926 to Arthur Herbert and Ada Elizabeth Brown Aamodt in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary Ruth was the beloved oldest sister of Joan (William Lanier) and David (Christa Eisert). Mary Ruth graduated from West...

Jul 9, 2014

Belva “Penny” Marrion Schweppe HendricksonMay 23, 1929 – July 9, 2014Our beloved mom passed away on July 9, 2014. She was born to Emil and Lilian Norton Schweppe, in Salt Lake City, UT. She is survived by her children, Vickie Ann Porter, Dawn “Wendie” Christensen, Paula Mae Burden and Don Walter Hendrickson Jr; many grand, great and great-great grandchildren. Preceded...

Jul 8, 2014

Allen Bangerter Moore, 82, passed away July 8, 2014. He was born in Salt Lake City on November 17, 1931 to Frank Leon Moore and Clara Louise Bangerter Moore. He attended South High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Lund Miles. They had three sons. They were later divorced. He later married Carol Arlene Healey Moore. They were...

Jul 8, 2014

Ross Irvin Bolin, age 63, passed away on July 8, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born on May 18, 1951in Salt Lake City, UT to James Richard Bolin and Marian Mae Manwaring. Ross married Margaret Mary Bolin on September 12, 1981. Ross loved his family- his wife, Margaret and his sons Joey & Chris. He loved our...

Jul 8, 2014

Kathleen Lasater Bills, age 75, passed away on July 8, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born on July 12, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Janice Bolto Taylor and Ottis LeRoy Lasater. She married John LeRoy Bills on October 17, 1962. Kathleen successfully raised 5 children; she enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and loved her dog “Scotty”....

Jul 8, 2014

Kay Parker, our beloved mother and grandmother peacefully passed away July 8, 2014 in Salt Lake City. She was born November 8, 1928 to Niels Peter Hansen and Clarice Sophia Roan Hansen in SLC, Utah. Her mother Clarice passed away when Kay was fourteen. Her father Pete later married Edna Goden. Kay was the oldest of three daughters. She married...

Jul 8, 2014

LaMonte Marsden Hansen, born June 2, 1942, to Otto James Hansen and Hazel Harker Marsden Hansen, passed away on July 8, 2014, from multiple health problems. He married Leslie Beth Chambers on November 8, 1962, in the Logan LDS Temple. A graduate of Granite High School and the University of Utah, LaMonte was a Certified Public Accountant by profession. LaMonte...

Jul 4, 2014

Kristine L. Skeet, 42, passed away unexpectedly the morning of July 4, 2014 in Manuelito, New Mexico. She was born December 5, 1971 in Murray, Utah to Eddy R. and Hazel B. Skeet. She graduated from West Jordan High School. She loved going to the beach and enjoyed living in Florida for 20 years. Kristine worked for several companies throughout...

Jul 3, 2014

A truly sweet, kind soul, returned to her Heavenly Father on July 3, 2014. Elise continually taught us by her example to love others unconditionally, live with a positive attitude, always see the best in others, work hard and to endure to the end without complaint. We will love and cherish her forever. Elise passed away in Salt Lake City...

Jul 3, 2014

Lynn left this mortal life surrounded by her loved ones on July 3, 2014 at the age of 57. She was born in Walnut Creek, California on September 6, 1957 to Dee and Donna Bates. The fourth born of six children, Lynn was blessed to be raised in a loving home. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah after meeting...

Jul 2, 2014

Betty Jean Thompson was born on August 30, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee to Eddie Jones and Rosie Lee Martin. She departed this life on July 2, 2014.She accepted Christ in her life at an early age at the New Era Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee.Betty married her husband of 55 years, Glen C. Thompson on January 6, 1957 to this...

Jul 1, 2014

Mary Frances Kinnard Mason, our beautiful and precious Mother, was born on April 12, 1921 in Lexington, Kentucky. She left us in the early morning hours of July 1, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mom was anxious to reunite with the many loved ones she has missed for so long. Mom is the youngest child of the late Wardy...

Jun 29, 2014

Martha Elizabeth Robinson Gunderson1920-2014Martha Elizabeth, 94, West Valley City, passed away peacefully, June 29, 2014. Martha was born April 15, 1920 in Coalville, Utah to William H. Robinson and Eldora Elizabeth Shaw. She married Albert Griffin “Buck” Gunderson on October 2, 1959. She loved watching the “Jazz”, going to Wendover and making quilts and afghans. She owned two horses named...

Jun 28, 2014

Jun 27, 2014

On June 27th, 2014 Raymond D. Drage left us with great reluctance. He was surrounded by all who cherished him. Those of us who knew him were enriched by his example, quiet strength, personal integrity, and kindness.He was born October 22, 1927 to Lillian and Denzil Drage. His growing up years were spent in Holladay, Utah where he attended Olympus...

Jun 27, 2014

“Goosie” passed away on June 27, 2014, incident to age. She was born on March 28, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and adopted by Pearl and Hyrum Clawson. She married John D. Turner, June 26, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple. She died a day after their 73rd anniversary.She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a patient...

Jun 26, 2014

After 97 years of a life well lived our wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Great-great-grandmother passed away June 26, 2014 in Layton, Utah surrounded by her children. She was born to Nora Smith and William Bauman. She was the oldest of six children. Her parents; sister, Phyllis; and brothers, Douglas, William, and Jerry preceded her in death.She married Dean Reese...

Jun 26, 2014

Leland Dennis II, age 73, died on June 26, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on September 26, 1940, to Leland Samuel Dennis and Montra Bryant Dennis in Galveston, Texas, where he spent his early years. He always kept the way of life that his parents and Galveston instilled in him to the end, and he was...