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

Oct 16, 2014

Our beloved mother, Eilene S. Noble, passed away on October 16, 2014 in Salt Lake City. She was born on June 10, 1927 to Hazel Louise Allen and Clifford Gates Snow. She married Joseph W. Noble in 1953 and they divorced in 1965.She graduated from South High School in 1944, served a two-year LDS Mission in Pennsylvania and, upon return,...

Oct 15, 2014

Katherine Sefakis HarkisApril 24, 1931 – October 15, 2014Katherine Harkis (Yiayia) passed away on October 15th after many years with Parkinson’s disease and recent breast cancer. She was 83 years old and a resident of Salt Lake City, Utah. Katherine was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 24, 1931 to Pete and Angeline (Kares) Sefakis, immigrants from the...

Oct 15, 2014

Lester Rex Andersen passed away at home on October 15, 2014. He was born April 27, 1930 to Viola Annie Frandsen and Andrew Lester Andersen in Ogden, Utah. He married Barbara F. Johnson in 1951. She passed away in 1990. He later remarried Jeanne Smith.Survived by his wife and children, Kevin Andersen, Kim (Marion) Chesley, Karen (Dave) Cowley, Scott (Marian)...

Oct 14, 2014

David L. Best, age 67, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on October 14, 2014. Born October 13, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT to Carl Garn and Viola Llewelyn Best. Married Susan Viola Maree Jensen, February 5, 1966 (later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple).David served as a leader in the Boy Scouts for over 14 years. First...

Oct 14, 2014

Families are ForeverBarbara Meredith Raines, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt peacefully passed away October 14, 2014 after an unexpected illness. She was born April 6, 1939 in Pearsiburg, VA. to Aubrey and Lucy Meredith. She married her high school sweetheart, William Raines on September 10, 1957, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a lifelong...

Oct 13, 2014

TEDDI LYNN MILLER (BRYAN) Loving niece, daughter, granddaughter & friend. Teddi Lynn Miller returned to her Father in Heaven, October 13, 2014 in Mesa Arizona.Born January 24, 1963 to Gerald Alan and Wanda L. Larsen Miller in Winnemucca, Nevada. She was raised by her grandma Larsen for the first five years and then moved to Salt Lake City where she...

Oct 13, 2014

Oct 12, 2014

On October 12, 2014, Evelyn Gunda Edward Moore, at age 89, graduated this life in West Jordan, Utah, from natural causes secondary to old age. Born October 14, 1924, to Joseph Smith Edward and Gunda Marie Asbjørnsen in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married John Hayes Moore on February 16, 1945 and divorced in 1960. She is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2014

Michael “Sned” Snedeger passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2014. Sned lived a fascinating and unique life that was centered on his love for his family. He was born May 19, 1963 to Mike and Niki Snedeger in Richfield, Utah. He married the love of his life and best friend Susan Emery Snedeger on November 26, 1988. He was...

Oct 11, 2014

Veda Carrie Lindsey Dew, 85, of Salt Lake City, passed away October 11, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.Veda was born in Silver Point, Tennessee to John and Bertha Lindsey on October 16, 1928, the fifth child of eight children. She attended high school at Baxter Seminary, in Baxter, Tennessee. She was a member of the Baxter Seminary women’s basketball...

Oct 10, 2014

Our loving mother, grandmother and friend, Betty Yanni, passed away October 10, 2014 at her home. She was born April 30, 1923 in Ogden, Utah to James Alva and Esttella Clausse West. Betty married Ernest Yanni AKA “Uncle Ernie” on March 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a registered nurse who served her patients with dignity. No...

Oct 10, 2014

Berneice Nash Neeley, age 87, died 10 October 2014 in Murray, Utah, of natural causes. Born 27 February 1927 in Salem, Utah, to Bernard William and Emma Anderson Nash. Graduated South High School 1944. Received two-year secretarial certificate from the University of Utah 1946. Married Raymond Powell Neeley 3 September 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died 14 April...

Oct 8, 2014

With a heavy and sad heart we announce the passing of one of the Great Guys, Chris Margetts. He fought hard against the nasty Big C, but managed to escape its grip on Wednesday 10/8/2014. First and only child born September 21, 1946 to Harvey and Thelma Phelps Margetts, and christened Ronald Gene Margetts. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Oct 7, 2014

Donna Larson Scheiderider Cardwell1946 ~ 2014Our loving wife and grandmother passed away on Oct. 7, 2014, from the effects of cancer. She was born on Jan. 20, 1946, in Helper, Utah to Milton and Edith Larson.Donna is survived by her Niece; Dawn (Rob) and children Siena & Cate Schmidt, Sons; Christian (Stephanie) & children Collin, Nick, Lauren & Ryan Cardwell;...

Oct 7, 2014

Geraldine Ruth Bolin Holland “Gone Shopping”February 25, 1925 – October 7, 2014Jerry was born February 25, 1925 in Garfield, Utah to Harriet Lucille and Irvin R. Bolin. She peacefully returned home on October 7th surrounded by her family. Jerry was loved by all, even her doctors. She was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many callings...

Oct 6, 2014

Wesley Hoyt JonesMay 17, 1927 – October 6, 2014Wesley passed away peacefully at home; after a short battle with cancer.Survived by his children, Eloise Marie (Ellie) Thomson, Sharon Ann Savage, Wesley Steven Jones, Jeffery Lynn Jones & Michael Scott Jones; many grandchildren & great grandchildren.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday October 13, 2014, at Redwood...

Oct 6, 2014

Shelbi Ann Haig, devoted friend, Renaissance woman, prankster, and endlessly loved and loving partner, passed away suddenly on October 6th, 2014 from a pulmonary embolism. In her short life, Shelbi was a hot air balloon pilot, tennis and softball champion, award-winning saleswoman, successful business owner, musician and composer, artist, published author, and one of the most beautiful souls to ever...

Oct 5, 2014

Alice Cecilia Benavidez Crowther, 70, of West Valley City, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family on October 5, 2014.Alice was born in Sanford, Colorado on July 4, 1944. She enjoyed camping, movies, games, and spending time with her family.Alice is survived by her loving husband Tom; three sons, Gino of South Jordan; Tommy (Kim) Kaysville; Travis (Heather)...

Oct 5, 2014

Our loving father, brother, son, and friend Earl C. Caldwell passed away October 5, 2014. Earl was born October 17, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first child of Earl R. Caldwell and Ruth Caldwell. Earl loved fishing, hunting, football and the outdoors. All who met him loved him. His sense of humor and loyal friendship will be missed...

Oct 4, 2014

Stephen Wilby Durham died on October 4th finally losing his hard fought 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on February 19, 1949 to Wilby M. and Betty H. Durham of Salt Lake City, Utah. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his loving wife of 44 years, Valli G. Durham, his two sons and...