Obituaries

Jan 18, 2015

Ila Fay Law Bylund Gillies, 93, passed away January 18, 2015 in Bountiful.  She was born March 17, 1921 in Glenwoodville, Alberta, Canada to Jordan Albert and Jessie Letisha Clark Law. Ila was a talented seamstress and homemaker. She was generous and loving to everyone. A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings...

Jan 14, 2015

Ellen Greenhalgh Jensen, 73, passed away January 14, 2015 in Virginia from the effects of Alzheimers.  She was born January 16, 1941 to Angus and Lillian Jensen Greenhalgh and was raised in Santaquin.  She graduated from Payson High School.  She married Larry Jensen who preceded her in death. Ellen was a fun, spunky woman who was a heck of a farm hand and...

Jan 13, 2015

Donna Ellen Peterson Christensen, age 77, passed away in the loving arms of her daughter in Tremonton, Utah on January 13, 2015.  Donna was reunited with her wonderful husband, family, friends and her Heavenly Father.  Donna earned her wings and is now pain free and diabetes free and can eat all the sugar she wants. Donna was born on May 16, 1937...

Jan 8, 2015

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Cara came into our lives smiling and ready to explore the world. She shared her smile and brought joy to all she met. She now leaves us smiling and ready to explore the eternities. Cara Sue is the daughter of the late Donald Ray Goudy Jr. and Sharon Ann Dye Goudy of...

Jan 3, 2015

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Donald Walter Van Moos went to be with the Lord Jan. 3, 2015 after a short illness.  He left this life surrounded by his loving family and his very dear friend Mary Ella Kronstadt. Don was born Dec. 3, 1927 in Rochester, Pennsylvania to Eula Pearl Graham Van Moos and Walter Van Moos.  He...

Dec 27, 2014

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Pauline Argyle Okelberry, age 88 of Goshen, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 27, 2014 in Bountiful.  She was born June 7, 1926 in Payson to Claude Viron and Mary Ellen Fillmore Argyle.  She married Roy Lee Okelberry December 20, 1946 in Goshen.  He passed away September 14, 2011. Pauline graduated from the Cadet’s...

Dec 11, 2014

Lana Rae Pickering Van Ausdal of Santaquin, was reunited with her parents, siblings, grandparents and numerous relatives December 11, 2014 after valiantly battling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson diseases. Lana was born in Payson, Utah October 10, 1942 to Wayne “Lucky” and Lora “Peg” Pickering.  She was raised in Payson with three brothers and sisters. She met Lyle R Van Ausdal in 1959...

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...