Obituaries

Mar 26, 2014

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Eddie A Neff passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014.  He valiantly fought cancer for ten years, experiencing tender mercies, miracles and blessings.  Born March 8, 1947 to Alden and Betty Heelis Neff, Ed lived his entire life in Santaquin, Utah.  He graduated from Payson High where he was recognized multiple years as a four-letter athlete,...

Mar 26, 2014

Ross Martin (Mutt) Taylor, 87, lifelong resident of Santaquin, passed away Wednesday morning March 26, 2014 in Santaquin.  Born January 19, 1927 in Santaquin to Virgil P and Vera F Johnson Taylor.  Married Pearl G Blackett Wright September 20, 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mutt served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe...

Feb 27, 2014

Karen Kump Reid Jansen,ge 85, passed away February 27, 2014 in Santaquin, Utah from causes incident to age. She was born July 9, 1928 in Provo, Utah. Karen was raised on a farm in Rupert, Idaho until her family moved to Santa Barbara, California. She loved life in California, especially time spent in the ocean. Karen and the love of...

Feb 27, 2014

Robert D (Bob) Horton of Elk Ridge, Utah, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, succumbed to a brave battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014.  Bob was born July 13, 1932 in Santaquin, Utah.  He proudly served stateside in the US Air Force during the Korean War and later spent his career...

Feb 5, 2014

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Norma Ellen Christensen Ricker, 83, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, returned to her Heavenly home on February 5, 2014.  She was born January 25, 1931 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Peter Herman and Lucy Ellen Moon Christensen.  She married Robert Morton Ricker and they later divorced. Mom loved her family and was a...

Feb 5, 2014

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Our handsome, happy, loving son and brother Austin Bart Cooper passed away in his parent’s home after a long battle with drug addiction on February 5, 2014 at the age of 23.  He was born on March 28, 1990 in Provo, Utah to his parents Barton Keith Cooper & Rebecca Sue Blackson Cooper....

Feb 1, 2014

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Golden Norman Taylor, age 76 of Santaquin, Utah passed away suddenly from heart failure on Saturday, February 1, 2014, while restoring the Taylor Family home. He was born on June 16, 1937 in Santaquin to Golden and Lovine Brook Taylor. He joined the U.S. Navy and honorably served his...

Dec 29, 2013

Matthew Benard Hansen (Matt), age 43, joined his mother, LaRayne Hansen, in heaven unexpectedly December 29, 2013.  He was born December 31, 1969 in Payson, Utah to Lee Ray and LaRayne Devenish Hansen. Matt had a deep passion for the outdoors and camping.  He would never turn down a chance to get out and enjoy nature and loved taking Ma out to...

Dec 25, 2013

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Auville Clifford (AC) Cummings "Junior", 87, passed away December 25, 2013 in Santaquin, Utah.  He was born July 15, 1926 in Franklin, Kentucky to Auville Clifton and Esma Jackson Finn Cummings.  He married Minnie Ellen Crowther March 18, 1951 and they later divorced. AC served in the US Army during World War II.  He worked...

Dec 10, 2013

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After a valiant battle with a long term illness, Terrence (Terry) George Steele, 72,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 into the arms of the Savior, his parents and many beloved family and friends. Terry was born in Payson, Utah to Cloy and Edna Steele.  He grew up in...

Dec 6, 2013

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Yvona Horrocks Sutherland passed away in her home with her loved ones by her side on December 6, 2013.  She was born on August 23, 1934 in Santaquin, Utah to Darrel and Melva Horrocks. She loved animals and always helped her dad with the chores.  Yvona had many fun memories traveling with her mom...

Dec 1, 2013

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Violet Tillie Robison Ewell, age 89 of Genola, passed away December 1, 2013 in Salt Lake City from complications following surgery.  She was born May 19, 1924 in Genola, Utah to Martin Luther and Susan Jane Throckmorton Robison.  She married Earnest Leland Ewell July 6, 1942 in the Manti LDS Temple. Violet was a...

Nov 30, 2013

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Kay Eugene Privett, 88, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 in American Fork. Born September 12, 1925 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Floyd Elmer and Emma Hunter Privett. He attended schools in American Fork and played football and basketball for American Fork High School. He served in the US...

Nov 20, 2013

Ronald George Luker, 81, of Provo, Utah passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. He was born July 22, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to George Caleb Luker and Avis Graff Luker. Ron was the oldest of their nine children. He was a great man who was loved by many, and...

Nov 19, 2013

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Larry Jay Beck passed away Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at his home in Goshen, Utah with his loving wife by his side.  Larry was born June 23, 1939 to Cyril Eugene Beck and Grace Freckleton Beck.   He was raised in Eureka and Elberta, Utah and graduated from Payson High...

Nov 14, 2013

On Thursday, November 14, 2013 Lyle J. Cooper age 75, our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather died from organ failure in Evanston, Wyoming while on a delightful drive with a dear friend. Lyle was born January 4, 1938 in Genola, Utah to his loving parents, Albert Vivean and Lola Vernell Draper Cooper. He was the sixth child in their...

Oct 28, 2013

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Beula Violet Christiansen, 90, passed away October 28, 2013, in Bountiful, Utah, of natural causes.  She was born January 17, 1923 in Redmond, Utah to Erven and Annette Christensen. She married LaMar Joseph Christiansen on May 20, 1944 and they had three children. She later married Carl J. Carlson on...

Oct 27, 2013

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Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Susan Vicki Young Van Ausdal, 68, passed away October 27, 2013 at her home in Santaquin.  She was born April 8, 1945 in Payson, Utah to Alva Lawrence and Katherine LaVerne Orgill Young.  She married Buddy Lee Van Ausdal...

Oct 23, 2013

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Wanda Louise Jensen Hansen, 83, passed away peacefully October 23, 2013 in Santaquin.  She was born October 3, 1930 in Brawley, California to Joseph Fielding and Effie Viola Jensen.  She married Michael Monfredi July 8, 1946 and they later divorced.  She married Lewis Gilbert Hansen May 25, 1953 in Las Vegas and...

Oct 16, 2013

Megan Christine Beckstrom-Linarte Megan passed away in her sleep October 16, 2013.  She was born June 24, 1985 to Shirl and Christine Beckstrom.  She married Nicholas Linarte August 11, 2007. They have two beautiful daughters, Alexis and Nichole. Megan  was the absolute joy of our lives. She had a precious little soul, so loving and trusting of everyone. Megan was always upbeat about...