Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Our beloved husband and father Lavon Ross passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the age of 90. He was a resident of Santaquin for most of his life, raising their family with his wonderful wife of 71 years, Maurine Topham Ross.

Lavon had numerous occupations throughout his life; Santaquin City Marshal, a farmer, fur buyer, business owner...

Mar 16, 2018

Madge Elaine Jensen Kay Thomas, 84, was born September 22, 1933 in Goshen, Utah to Delos and Larette Young Jensen. She passed away March 16, 2018 in Santaquin.

Madge married Mark Kay in 1952. They were blessed with 2 children (Max and Marilyn). After Mark’s passing in 1964 she met and married Glen E. Thomas in 1968....

Feb 17, 2018

Bonnie Joyce Rhoades Robertson of Springville, Utah passed away suddenly Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was the seventh of nine children. She was first married November 9, 1973 and subsequently gave birth to eight children. She was divorced and later married Earl Robertson Jr. of Danville, Iowa on March 15, 2003.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 15, 2018

Sheila Lue McNeil Thurston was born December 5th, 1947 to William Rosel McNeil and Mary Lue Hansen in Logan and returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father February 15th, 2018 from complications of Congestive Heart Failure.

Sheila met the love of her life in Jackson Hole Wyoming and loved telling the story of how they met. They were...

Feb 9, 2018

Helen Ruth Topham Butler, 94, died Friday, February 9, 2018 of causes incident to age.  She was born in Santaquin on November 23, 1923 to John Wesley Topham and Mrettie Jameson.  She married Heber Dale Butler, June 8, 1942 in the Manti LDS Temple.

Helen worked as a cook and lunch lady.  Her most important job was...

Feb 9, 2018

John Edward Heiss passed away peacefully on February 9, 2018 after a long illness.  John was to have turned 89 years of age on February 28.  He is survived by 5 children: Lori Anderson of Everett, Washington; Julie Lugo of Murray, Utah; Mark Heiss (Heather) of Kona, Hawaii; David Heiss of Lake Stevens, Washington; and Steven Heiss of Los...

Feb 7, 2018

James Henry Short, husband, father and educator, who died at age 82 on February 7, 2018 will best be remembered for his quiet loving nature, witty sense of humor and homemade chocolate malts.   Jim was born on April 16, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold Leslie Short and Blanche Alice Schmidt.  Jim married Lynda Jean Smith on...

Feb 5, 2018

Beloved husband and father, Edwin Lauroyd Westover, age 86, of Santaquin Utah, passed away on February 5, 2018, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 23, 1931, in Joseph City, Arizona, to Edwin Lloyd and Laura Hudson Westover.

He married his love LaDean Lamb on March 26, 1958, in the St. George, Utah Temple,...

Jan 22, 2018

Sadly, Carol Gold passed away suddenly on January 22, 2018 at the age of 90.  She was born May 26, 1927 in Rochester, New York and attended Kalamazoo College.  She married Dencil Gold in 1970.

She had 3 children; Linda Maccano, Alvin Kenyon and David Kenyon (who preceded her in death). She also had 6 step-children; Bobby...

Jan 13, 2018

Joan Marjorie Olsen, age 78 of Santaquin, Utah passed away January 13, 2018 in Provo, Utah.  She was born July 30, 1939 in Santa Monica, California to George Russell and Marjorie Elizabeth Bentz Thomas.

Joan married William Harold Russon June 12, 1959 in Los Angeles, California and they later divorced.  She married David Albert Olsen July 25,...

Jan 12, 2018

Virginia Charlesworth, age 77 of Santaquin, passed away January 12, 2018.  She was born August 17, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jack Ashby and Edith McNeil Kussee.  She married Lester B. Charlesworth April 26, 2014 in Santaquin.

Virginia had a Bachelor’s degree in teaching and a Master’s degree in Special Education.  She was a teacher...

Jan 4, 2018

December 15, 1937 - January 4, 2018

Donald Henry Wall passed away peacefully in the afternoon on January 4, 2018 at home after a long illness.

Don was born  December 15, 1937 along with his twin sister Deanna in Eureka, Utah to Henry A. and Faye Hone Wall. He grew up and lived his entire life...

Jan 4, 2018

Evelyn Elizabeth Nelson returned home to her Heavenly Father and many loved ones on January 4, 2018 in her home in the presence of loved ones, following a long and courageous battle against breast cancer.

Evelyn was born December 30, 1979 to Marlene Drake and Michael Doster, and was later adopted by her step-father, Charles Hermes.  She...

Jan 4, 2018

Philip Oliver Harvey died January 4, 2018 at the age of 37 in his home surrounded by many loving family and friends. Phil is survived by his grandmother, father, mother, two brothers and sister, and many other family and friends who loved him.

Phil was always someone who cared deeply for those around him. He had a strong...

Jan 2, 2018

David Isaac Stubbs, 27, of Mona, Utah passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident at work on January 2nd in Nephi, Utah.

David was born in Provo, Utah to Eldon and Shiela Stubbs on October 9, 1990 and was a loving son and brother.  He had an idyllic childhood, growing up doing exactly what he loved, working...

Jan 2, 2018

Our loving son, brother, father and friend, Wesley Robert Gonzales passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.  Wes will be remembered for his smile, sense of humor and love for others.

Wesley was born February 18, 1977 in Payson, Utah.  He attended school in Santaquin and graduated from Payson High in 1995.  Wes loved life, his family and...

Dec 31, 2017

Barbara Althea Hansen Birdsall was born on September 27, 1926 to Thydais Hansen and Elda Leah Nielsen in Centerfield, Sanpete County, Utah. She was preceded in death by brother, Calvin Hansen and sister, Elaine Herensperger. She left this world peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Springville, Utah at the age of 91.

Barbara met her sweetheart...

Dec 30, 2017

A Man of Honor

Edward Hales Bacon passed away peacefully at the age of 91, December 30, 2017, three short days after the passing of his beloved wife Lois Virginia Bacon.

Ed was born December 23, 1926 in Martinez, California to Samuel Oldham Bacon Jr. and

Florence Hales.  He had a younger sister,...

Dec 27, 2017

A Life Well Lived

Lois Virginia (Chatwin) Bacon passed away peacefully at the age of 92, December 27, 2017 in the presence of her beloved husband and best friend Edward Hales Bacon. She will be remembered and missed by those who knew her best for her commitment to living a worthwhile life.

Lois was born July 17, 1925...

Dec 25, 2017

Warren L. Ahlin, one of the last true cowboys and loving family man, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 after battling a courageous 7 month fight against pancreatic cancer.  He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

Warren was born February 22, 1935 in Fountain Green, Utah to Theodore...