Obituaries

Erik F. Steele

Erik F. Steele

Mar 5, 2023

Erik Floyd Steele, our gentle giant, age 48, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 after suffering a stroke due to his ongoing high blood pressure. Erik was born in Payson, Utah to Terry and Judy Steele, their fourth child. He came to this earth with the most beautiful blue eyes, mischievous smile, and a big heart. Erik spent his childhood on...

Donald O. Kester

Donald O. Kester

Feb 25, 2023

Donald Owen Kester, age 72, gained his angel wings on February 25, 2023 in Santaquin, Utah surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

Donald was born September 17, 1950 in Sunnyside, Utah to Owen Donald and Iva Pearl Shepherd Kester. He enjoyed hunting with his muzzleloader, treasure hunting with his metal detector, fishing, camping...

Thad Philip Rowley

Thad Philip Rowley

Feb 11, 2023

Thad Philip Rowley, age 48, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. Thad was born on March 11, 1974 to Philip and Shirley Rowley, the oldest of 8 sons. He was loved dearly by his parents; his life brought them such joy as they watched him become a great man. Thad was a wonderful...

Gary "Dewey" Johnson

Gary "Dewey" Johnson

Feb 7, 2023

Gary (Dewey) Lynn Johnson, 78, of Salem, Utah, loving husband, father and friend returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 7, 2023.  A life well loved and lived. Gary was born November 25, 1944 to Norris Ray Johnson and Madge Amy Daley in Payson, Utah. He married his sweetheart, Joan Cloward on February 22, 1968 in the...

Melba Madson Nelson

Melba Madson Nelson

Feb 5, 2023

Melba Jane Madson Nelson was born 14 July 1924 in a stone block home in Payson, Utah to William Hyrum and Emma Elena Tanner Madson. She passed away 5 February 2023 in Santaquin, Utah, joining Max on their 78th wedding anniversary.  She had 1 sister and 5 brothers: Betty, Max, Elbert, Raydon, Halvor, and Frank.  She resided in Payson, Utah;...

Dorothy Louise Allinson

Dorothy Louise Allinson

Feb 1, 2023

 

On February 1, 2023, Dorothy Louise Allinson passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by her children at the Seasons of Santaquin Assisted Living Center.  She was born June 9, 1931 in Eureka, Utah, the first of three children to Herman and Althea Ekker.  She married Ned C. Allinson on December 31, 1948 in Eureka, Utah (sealed in...

Dave Clinton Harvey

Dave Clinton Harvey

Jan 29, 2023

Dave Clinton Harvey passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family early Sunday morning January 29, 2023, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Ina, siblings Elaine Harvey, Brett (Karen) Harvey, Wade Harvey, Julie (Danny) Hoffer, Betsy (Lee) Tate, Mark (Jody) Monosso, William (Teresa) Monosso, children Vanessa (Jared) Ewell, Thomas (Kassadie) Harvey, Jesse...

Nancy Robertson Morgan

Nancy Robertson Morgan

Jan 29, 2023

Nancy Robertson Morgan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away January 29, 2023 in Santaquin, Utah. She was born September 27, 1945, in Price Utah, daughter of Dean Gardner Robertson and Helen Beth Waterman, the second of 8 children. She grew up in Price, graduated from Carbon High School and later attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a teaching...

John Kenneth Jackson

John Kenneth Jackson

Jan 29, 2023

John Kenneth Jackson, age 82, passed away January 29, 2023 at his home in Orem, Utah. He was born June 2, 1940, also at home, in Loa, Utah, to loving parents, Ray and Armelia Clay Jackson. He was welcomed by his four older brothers who, with the arrival of John, were often referred to as the original “Jackson Five”.  

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Marianne Jacklin Evans

Marianne Jacklin Evans

Jan 22, 2023

Marianne Jacklin Evans age 51, passed away January 22, 2023, in Payson Utah, due to heart complications.

Marianne was born in American Fork, Utah on May 5, 1971, to Ray Glade Jacklin and Alta Mae Hardman. She was the third of 5 children. Her family lived in Lindon, for a short time, in the house that her father grew...

Roberta Kay Stevens McGehee

Roberta Kay Stevens McGehee

Jan 21, 2023

 Roberta Kay Stevens McGehee passed away on January 21, 2023 at her home in Santaquin, Utah. She was 87.

 Roberta was born on July 6, 1935 in Chino, CA to Robert William Stevens and Jessie Hazel Pickens. She was the second of four children and the only daughter. Upon graduating from Chino High School, she married Paul C. McGehee on...

Melanie Ann Gonzales

Melanie Ann Gonzales

Jan 16, 2023

Our beautiful mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes. She was born September 16, 1975 in Payson, Utah to Paul A. Gonzales and Rose Ann Lopez. She grew up in Santaquin and graduated from Payson High School then went on to graduate from cosmetology school. She loved...

Charlene Diane Broadhead

Charlene Diane Broadhead

Jan 16, 2023

Charlene Diane Broadhead was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to those in her family. She was an amazing teacher, example and friend to all she touched in her life.

Charlene was born and raised in Ucon, Idaho and was the 2nd child of 7. In her youth, she learned to play piano from her aunt and...

Tracy Wanda Gates

Tracy Wanda Gates

Jan 13, 2023

Tracy Wanda Turner Gates passed away January 13, 2023. She is the beloved wife of Kevin Gates.

Tracy is loved beyond measure and missed by all.

 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Dale Bingham Sheffield

Dale Bingham Sheffield

Jan 12, 2023

On January 12, 2023, Dale Bingham Sheffield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.Dale was born in Salt Lake City on December 12, 1927, the fourth son to Heber Devern and Ella Blanche. He was an older brother to three sisters and a brother. From an early age, Dale was hard-working and ambitious—he joined the Navy at age 20,...

Martha Gonzales Drewe

Martha Gonzales Drewe

Jan 6, 2023

Our dear mother, Martha Gonzales Drewe, sadly passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born in Mirando City, Texas. She raised her 5 children in Corpus Christi, Texas and San Diego California. Martha also lived in Anderson Island, Washington, Lizella, Georgia and eventually retired in Santaquin, Utah, living at Seasons of Santaquin, an assisted...

Mark Jorgen Olesen

Mark Jorgen Olesen

Dec 31, 2022

Mark Jorgen Olesen passed away peacefully in his home December 31, 2022.  He was born on Long Island, New York April 1, 1967 to Lilian Smith Olesen and Jorgen Olesen. He is the second of eight children.    Mark attended St. Petersburg Community College in Florida and received an Associate's Degree. He continued his studies at Brigham Young University studying...

Robert Sterling Kearl, II

Robert Sterling Kearl, II

Dec 27, 2022

Robert Sterling Kearl II at the age of 55 sadly left us on December 27, 2022. He was born June 30, 1967 in Logan, Utah to Robert Sterling Kearl and Zelda Box Kearl. They later moved from Logan to Payson, Utah where his two younger brothers, Brad and Chris,  were born.Bobby and his brothers were always close. He always enjoyed...

Wayne Calvin Fletcher

Wayne Calvin Fletcher

Dec 27, 2022

Wayne Calvin Fletcher was born December 18, 1938 in Tucson, Arizona to Herbert Calvin Fletcher and Madeline Evans.  He passed away December 27, 2022 in Gunnison, Utah. 

Wayne’s childhood was spent in multiple places in the United States as his father’s work took them to new adventures on a regular basis. From those travels he fell in love with...

Joe Pust

Joe Pust

Dec 25, 2022

Joseph Kenneth Pust, age 82 of Santaquin, passed away surrounded by family in his home December 25, 2022. He was born March 26, 1940 in Riverside, California to George and Clara Spies Pust. He married Emma Alice Humphry in Norco, California September 12, 1960, and they were sealed in the Manti Temple February 16, 1977.   Joe was a loving...