Obituaries

Dec 3, 2014

Passed in peace December 3, 2014 at the age of 98.  Maxine “Mad Max” Schow was born August 27, 1916 to Robert and Margret Knots Gourley in Eureka, Utah.  She married her loving friend for life, John Wellings Schow, March 20, 1937.  Together they had four children; sons, Norman and Ray, and daughters, Lila and Jolene. Maxine truly loved the outdoors, camping, deer...

Nov 26, 2014

With extreme sadness we announce the death of Val Dean Newell, our husband, father, great grandfather, brother and friend.  He passed away at home on November 26, 2014 after a long courageous battle with COPD.  Val was born on March 27, 1949 in Provo Utah.  His parents were Raymond Dean and Evelyn Rudd Newell.  Val is survived by his hero sister and best friend...

Nov 25, 2014

Leslie Rheem Eastwood, age 62 of Goshen, passed away November 25, 2014 in Provo.  He was born August 7, 1952 in Payson to William Beryl and Thelda LaRae Carlson Eastwood.  He was raised in Eureka and graduated from Tintic High School.  He married Debra Jean Horton September 1, 1972 in Goshen. Les worked as a Hard Rock Miner for 25 years.  He also worked...

Nov 22, 2014

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Christine Hendricks, our sweet wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Chris was born in Salt Lake City on May 7, 1949, to Paul and Marie Frampton.  She attended Hillcrest High School and BYU.  From an early age, Chris...

Nov 13, 2014

Dr. Shirley (Shirl) Leo Ekins, 93, passed away peacefully November 13, 2014 in Genola, Utah, at the home of his son, Robert.  Shirl was born June 8, 1921 to Reed and Virgie Phillips Ekins in Provo, Utah.  He was the fifth of 12 children;  Mildred, Mary, Emery, Reed, Minnie, Maurine, Elmer (surviving), Colleen, LaNyle, Alton, and Paul. Shirl served in World War II...

Nov 1, 2014

Connie Rae Jacobson Openshaw, 71, passed away November 1, 2014 at her home in Santaquin.  She was born November 25, 1942 in Spring Lake, Utah to CW and Vera Jensen Jacobson.  She married LaMar B Openshaw 55 years ago on July 3, 1959.  Together they raised their four children in Santaquin. Connie enjoyed many years doing hair, working as the first door greeter...

Oct 31, 2014

Jill Barrow Brown Voelkl was born in Phoenix, Arizona December 23, 1948 to loving parents, William B Barrow and Mary Elizabeth Webb. She graduated from Tempe High School and attended Mesa Community College. She also lived in Utah and several other states from Hawaii to New York.  Her last place of residence was divided between Utah and New York.  The last...

Oct 17, 2014

Lisa Lynn Redmond Gordon, age 36 of Eureka, passed away October 17, 2014.  She was born December 19, 1977 in Richfield, Utah.  She attended school in Orem, Pleasant Grove and Eureka, graduating from Tintic High.  Lisa married William (BJ) Gordon September 26, 1998 in Eureka where they made their home. Lisa devoted her life to taking care of others, often forgetting to take...

Oct 9, 2014

Our beloved husband, father, uncle, son, brother and friend, Jarrod Wade Reese “JR”, returned to his Heavenly Father  October 9, 2014 while surrounded by his loved ones. JR was born December 4, 1968 to Lannie and Mary Reese.  He grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School.  JR met the love of his life, Laurie Cook, in 1994. ,They...

Oct 5, 2014

Sue Ann Jasperson Okelberry, age 75 of Goshen, returned to her loving Heavenly Father and was reunited with her parents, sister and grandson on October 5, 2014.  In her final days, she was surrounded in the love of her family as she succumbed to a stroke.  She was the daughter of Orval and Grace Robinson Jasperson, born February 6, 1939. Sue Ann...

Oct 4, 2014

William Garth Boswell, age 83 of Elberta, passed away October 4, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was born May 21, 1931 in Goshen, Utah to Vonley and Gladys Okelberry Boswell.  He married Mary Lee Selman February 13, 1953 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. He graduated from Utah State University.  During the Korean War he served...

Oct 4, 2014

Jalynn Steele, age 58 of Santaquin, passed away October 4, 2014.  He was born February 15, 1956 in Nephi to Arlyn and Janice Elaine Garrett Steele. Jalynn worked as a general contractor and was a skilled finish carpenter.  He has left his mark in many homes in the area.  He enjoyed sports and hunting and especially loved cheering for the Yankees. He is...

Sep 25, 2014

Listen to a recording of the service: Janet Jasperson, 78, of Goshen, returned to her loving Heavenly Father and was reunited with her parents on September 25, 2014.  She was the daughter of Orval and Grace Jasperson born December 12, 1935. Janet graduated from Payson High School in 1954. She later graduated from Brigham Young University’s nursing program.  She worked as a...

Sep 22, 2014

Clinton D. Hamby, 40, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 in Kennewick, Washington after a long battle with diabetes.  He was raised in Santaquin, Utah and graduated from Payson High School. Clint loved golf, hunting, fishing, trap shooting and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Merci, daughters, Erica & Jordan, and 2 granddaughters, Rylee &...

Sep 19, 2014

Tamra Van Ausdal  Stickney, 53, passed away peacefully at UVRMC September 19, 2014.  She was born to Donald and Nelda Thorn Van Ausdal August 13, 1961 at Fort Ord, California. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald.  She is survived by her mother, Nelda, and three sons, Anthony (Angie) Koop, Estacada, Oregon, Nathan (Ashley) Koop, Mapleton,  Justin Broseghini, Rock Springs, Wyoming, and...

Sep 15, 2014

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Marlene Staley Garlick, 81, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, while being visited and served by family in American Fork, Utah, after her third and final courageous battle with cancer. Marlene was born on October 7, 1932, in Coalville, Utah, to Conrad and Grautell Meadows Staley.  She grew up in Price, Utah, and...

Aug 20, 2014

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A broken heart was healed when Rosella Jameson left peacefully in her sleep to be with her husband Charlie, of 42 years on August 20th, 2014. "Rosie" was born December 11, 1948 in Casper, Wyoming to Roy and Lucy Havice Richardson. Rosie was blessed to have met her soulmate early in life...

Aug 14, 2014

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Mary Carolyn Rice Randolph, 74, passed peacefully through the veil and back into the world of spirits on Thursday, August 14, 2014 in her home in Santaquin, Utah.  While we mourn this temporary separation from her, we take comfort in knowing that we will see her again.  We also rejoice in knowing that her...

Aug 8, 2014

Marilyn R. Bowers passed away peacefully August 8, 2014.  She was born to Chum and Edna Steele August 12, 1937.  She married Brig Bowers and together had four children, Deb, Tina, Dean and Alaine. She enjoyed fishing, family and metal detecting with her best friend Dawn.  She will be greatly missed by her family, 11 grandchildren, 12 ½ great grandchildren and sisters, Rose,...

Jul 12, 2014

Uwin Berg Van Buren, the youngest of seven children, was born January 8, 1913 in Castle Dale, Utah to Carl and Amalia Berg.  She passed away peacefully July 12, 2014 at the Latter Days Assisted Living Center in Santaquin, Utah. She married Fred H. Van Buren June 16, 1934 in Orangeville, Utah where they resided for 60 years.  She was the loving...