Obituaries

Edwin "Eddie" Ahlin

Edwin "Eddie" Ahlin

Sep 19, 2023

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Edwin (Eddie) T. Ahlin passed from this life, in his home in Santaquin, Utah. Eddie was comforted, nursed, and loved to his last breath by his love and eternal companion, Colleen. Eddie was born October 28, 1938, in Santaquin, Utah to Theodore Lud Ahlin and Zola Ann Holman, who preceded him in death. He was...

Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller

Sep 17, 2023

With the deepest sorrow, we announce that Jonathan Ira Miller, age 22 our precious son, brother, and uncle passed on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Those who knew Jonathan, even just in passing, knew of his overwhelming need to help and care for others. The world is going to be a little dimmer as he is welcomed into heaven.

Jonathan graduated...

Kent Edde

Kent Edde

Sep 15, 2023

Our wonderful dad, grandpa, and husband, Garth Kent Edde, passed away September 15, 2023 in Payson, Utah. He will be greatly missed.

Kent was born June 20, 1940 and grew up in the small town of Grantsville, Utah. He had an idyllic childhood, roamed freely with his hunting dog, and could pop into his family's restaurant for a burger and...

Mark Lafferty

Mark Lafferty

Sep 11, 2023

Mark Calvin Lafferty, beloved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Mark was a renowned Chiropractic Physician. He was the founding Doctor of Payson Chiropractic in Payson, Utah. He pursued his career with dedication and passion. In addition to his Chiropractic diploma from the Los Angeles School of Chiropractic, he achieved a...

Paul David Francom

Paul David Francom

Aug 31, 2023

Paul David Francom passed away on August 31, 2023, due to complications of liver disease. In his final hours, he was surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born in Payson, Utah June 2, 1950. He was the son of James Derwin Francom and Velma Olive Hutchings. He was the 8th of 9 children. Paul graduated from Payson High School in...

Vickey Christine Madsen

Vickey Christine Madsen

Aug 29, 2023

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Vickey Christine Madsen, our loving mother passed away surrounded by her children in her home at the age of 63, after losing her short battle from pancreatic cancer. Vickey was born December 19, 1959, in Pomona California to Mick Crawley and Judy (Crawley-Babb) Evans. Although her parents had divorced when she was a child, her...

Iris Swenson

Iris Swenson

Aug 29, 2023

Iris D. Hawkins Swenson, age 88 of Eureka, Utah passed away August 29, 2023 after complications from dementia. Iris was born on April 18, 1935 to Alma and Cynthia Hawkins in Eureka, Utah. Iris married the love of her life, Arnold Swenson in 1957. They had two beautiful daughters, Cynthia and Rachel.

Iris was a talented painter of ceramics, an...

Barbara Painter Rausch

Barbara Painter Rausch

Aug 22, 2023

A beautiful soul has left us today. Having suffered with many illnesses over the years, Barbara Jane Painter Rausch passed quietly through the veil in the early morning hours of August 22, 2023, returning home to her Father in Heaven where she was surely welcomed by the friends and family that had passed on before her.  

Although she had battled health problems...

Brian David Courtney

Brian David Courtney

Aug 4, 2023

Brian David Courtney, age 43 of Salem, Utah passed away August 4, 2023. He was born January 30, 1980 in Provo, Utah to Sara and David Courtney. Brian was the oldest child and big brother to Craig Russell Courtney.

 

Brian attended schools in Salem and Spanish Fork, Utah graduating from Spanish Fork High School.

 

Brian worked many...

Grant Bates Child

Grant Bates Child

Jul 19, 2023

Grant Bates Child departed this mortal life on July 19, 2023.

Dad was born in Bluewater, New Mexico on November 15, 1930, to Elman Taylor Child and Ruth Elizabeth Bates Child. The family moved back to Utah and settled on a farm in Union. Dad grew up there and learned to work by helping his father on the farm....

Jerry Wayne Yates

Jerry Wayne Yates

Jul 18, 2023

Jerry Wayne Yates passed away at Montrose Regional Hospital in Montrose, Colorado with his family by his side. Jerry was born July 24, 1947 to Edward Yates, Jr. and Faye McBride (Rice) in St Genevieve (New Offenburg), Missouri.  Jerry joined the Army in 1965, served in the Vietnam War where he received multiple honors and a Purple Heart.  Following his...

David Edward McOmie

David Edward McOmie

Jul 12, 2023

David Edward McOmie "Homie" age 73, died July 12, 2023 at his Olathe, CO home with his family by his side. Dave was born August 8, 1949 in Salt Lake City to Doris and Edward McOmie. He was the only son of 4 children.   In 1969, the U.S. Army called on Dave where he served in Vietnam  until honorably...

Julie Wignall Gubler

Julie Wignall Gubler

Jul 11, 2023

The family of Julie Wignall Gubler is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Orem Utah at the age of sixty-three. Julie was born to Rex Losee Wignall and Norma Limb Wignall on May 30, 1960, in Payson Utah, the third of four daughters. Raised in Payson, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Grace White Jensen

Grace White Jensen

Jul 9, 2023

L. Grace Hone White Jensen, age 89 of Goshen, Utah, passed away on the 9th of July 2023 in Ogden, Utah. She was born September 11, 1933 to Elmer Richard Hone and Lillian Burdell Steele of Goshen.

She graduated from Payson High School in 1951 and worked at Fritzi in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was well known for her...

Christy Ann Harmon Wilkey

Christy Ann Harmon Wilkey

Jul 3, 2023

Christy Ann Harmon Wilkey passed away July 3, 2023 in Ogden Utah. Christy was born December 28, 1972 in Payson, Utah to Lana Cloward and David Harmon.

Christy is survived by her two sons, Tyson (Devere) and Gavin Wilkey; grandsons Conrad and Atticus Wilkey;  her parents, Lana (Rick) Johnson and David (Wendy) Harmon; brothers, Bret Harmon, Jake Johnson, and Matt Johnson;...

Kay L Tischner

Kay L Tischner

Jul 1, 2023

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Bronco ride!”

The patriarch and ringleader of our family, Kay L Tischner, passed from this life...

LaDean Lamb Westover

LaDean Lamb Westover

Jul 1, 2023

        Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, LaDean Lamb Westover age 87 of Santaquin, Utah passed away on July 1, 2023 in her home. She was born on February 5, 1936 in St George, Utah  to Justin R Lamb and Florence Cannon Lamb. She was the eldest of seven children.       She married her sweetheart, Edwin Lauroyd...

Roger Tim Ricker

Roger Tim Ricker

Jun 28, 2023

Roger Tim Ricker, 67, our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Friend returned to his heavenly home on June 28th, 2023. He was born July 11, 1955 in Hampton Arkansas to Robert Morton Ricker and Norma Ellen Christensen Ricker. Tim loved his family, and was a dedicated husband to his wife Kimberle, and dedicated father to his children Kaleb and Mikaela,...

Shirley Ann McConkie (Riley)

Shirley Ann McConkie (Riley)

Jun 25, 2023

Shirley Ann McConkie (Riley), age 80, was released from her health challenges and earthly struggles on June 25th, 2023 in Santaquin, Utah.She was born July 5, 1942 in Ballard, Utah, the oldest daughter of Lyrad Charles McConkie and Ilene Jenkins. She is survived by her sister Suzan Reynolds (Robin), sister-in-law Beckey McConkie (Shawn), and brothers-in-law Larry (Jeannie) and Leon (Dixie).

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Charles William Garner

Charles William Garner

Jun 24, 2023

Charles William Garner Jr (Bill) was born March 15,1946. Bill was the 2nd child born to Lois Allen and Charles William Garner. Being the first boy he was named after his father. He moved a lot the first few years between California and Utah. He graduated from high school in 1966 in California. He went on to serve an LDS...