Walker Sanderson Funeral Home in Orem, UT

Gerald Jerry von Gostomski

February 14, 1944 - June 15, 2013

Gerald von Gostomski Gerald von Gostomski, (Jerry), was born on February 14, 1944, in New York City. He was the only child of George and Herta von Gostomski. He attended schools in the Bronx and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1961. After high school he attended the University of Houston for two years. He was a member of the university's football team. In 1964, he visited...
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Rodney Roy Lemon

September 25, 1952 - June 13, 2013

Rodney Roy Lemon Sept 25, 1952 – Jun 13, 2013 Rodney Roy Lemon was born to Helen Jane Harding and Roy Glen Lemon on September 25, 1952 in Brigham City, Utah and passed away peacefully from esophageal cancer at his home in Orem, Utah on June 13, 2013. Rod spent his youth playing baseball, waterskiing, scouting (earning his Eagle scout when he was just 14!) and working on the family...
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Myrtle Linda case

July 21, 1943 - June 8, 2013

Myrtle Linda Bunnell Case, 69 of Highland, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, in American Fork, Utah. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Neal Eugene and Norma Mildred Taylor Bunnell. Private Services under the direction of Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkersanderson.com
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Vithoune Soumpholphakdy

March 15, 1933 - June 6, 2013

Vithoune Soumpholphakdy March 15, 1933 – June 6, 2013 Vithoune Soumpholphakdy, 80 of Orem, passed away June 6, 2013. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 13, 2013, 11:00 a.m. in the Cherry Hill 5th Ward, 135 East 2000 South, Orem. Family and friends may call at a visitation that morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem. ...
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Geraldine H. Wood

February 6, 1925 - June 6, 2013

Geraldine Heatherly Wood 1925-2013 Geraldine Heatherly Wood passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on June 6, 2013. Geraldine was born on February 6, 1925 in Greenville, South Carolina. She grew up there with her five sisters and her momma and poppa. She graduated from Parker High School in 1943. In September of 1944 she left home and headed west to attend Brigham Young University. The...
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Fern Joy Hill Reed

December 23, 1937 - June 2, 2013

Fern Joy Hill Reed 1937 – 2013 Fern Joy Hill Reed passed away in Provo on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the age of 75. Fern was born on December 23, 1937 to Mervon and Lucile Hill in Ely, Nevada. Fern grew up in Orem and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. She graduated from Brigham Young University as a dietician in 1960. She married Donald Reed in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 23,...
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Stephen B. Oveson

July 9, 1936 - June 2, 2013

Stephen B. Oveson 1936 – 2013 Stephen Berg Oveson passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, after a long struggle with cancer. He was 76. Steve spent his last days in mortality at home with friends and family, and he passed peacefully in the presence of his lifelong companion, Dixie. He is survived by her, by his brother Richard and sisters Joan Olsen and Mary Stoddard, by five of his six sons,...
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André Henriod Peterson

August 21, 1952 - June 1, 2013

Andre Henriod Peterson Born August 21, 1952 to Willard Henriod Peterson & Julia Beth Johnson in Mojave, California Died June 1, 2013 in his home in Orem, Utah Graduated from Orem High School 1970 Served in the U.S. Coast Guard on the Presidential Yacht Sequoia from 1971 to 1974 Served a full-time mission for the LDS Church in the Argentina, Buenos Aires South mission from 1975 to...
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Julie Ann Baker

January 29, 1953 - May 31, 2013

Julie Ann Baker 1953 ~ 2013 We affectionately pay tribute to our loving mother, Julie Ann Baker, daughter of Bruce Marshall Baker and Joyce Ethel Gordon. Julie was born in New Castle NSW, Australia on January 29, 1953 and was raised in Australia where she had a deep love for the rugged beauty of her country. She lived there until she was nineteen, then moved to the United States of America...
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Dale Leroy Nish

April 18, 1932 - May 26, 2013

Dale Leroy Nish passed away May 26, 2013 in Provo, Utah. He was born April 18, 1932, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, to Ray and May Scott Nish. He lived his childhood and young adult years among the foothills and plains next to the majestic Canadian Rockies. He attended schools in Cardston, graduating from Cardston High School in 1950. On October 3, 1951, he married Norene Williams, his high...
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James Edgar Craddock

October 7, 1921 - May 21, 2013

James Edgar Craddock, 91, formerly of Orem, died on May 21, 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Aspen 9th Ward, 828 West 1600 North, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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Cody Towse

May 8, 1992 - May 14, 2013

PFC Cody James Towse Bronze Star Recipient, Specialist Cody James Towse, was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 14, 2013, while in the service of his country and fellow soldiers. After a roadside explosive hit members of his unit, Cody rushed in to provide aid to the injured soldiers. He was then hit by a larger, secondary explosion. Cody died while trying to save his Army brothers. ...
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Curtis Johnson

September 24, 1949 - April 30, 2013

Curtis Thayne Johnson September 24, 1949 – April 30, 2013 Curtis Thayne Johnson, 63, peacefully passed away at home on April 30, 2013 from multiple complications secondary to liver failure while waiting for an organ transplant. Curtis was born on September 24, 1949. He was the first born of five to Thayne and Iris Johnson. During his childhood the family resided in Southern California...
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Wanda Mae Higbee Pope

January 31, 1934 - April 25, 2013

"Wonderful Wanda" Wanda Mae Higbee Pope Wanda Mae Higbee Pope passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2013 in Orem, Utah. She was born January 31, 1934 in Winslow, Arizona to Rich and Daisy Higbee. Wanda graduated from Winslow High School (Arizona) in 1952. She graduated in 1956 from BYU with a degree in Elementary Education. While a student, she was a member of the Y Calcari Club and...
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Shayde Xaochay

November 9, 1996 - April 23, 2013

Ntsheesyees Shayde Xaochay passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2013, at Primary Children's Medical Center. She is loved by her family and many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her and by all those who she touched in her life. Shayde was a sophomore at Timpanogos High School in Orem, UT. She was a published poet in several national student poetry/essay publications and enjoyed...
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Betty Williams

October 25, 1933 - April 18, 2013

Betty Jean Winburn Williams was born in Hartsville, South Carolina to Allan Washington Winburn and Minnie Evie Johnson on October 25, 1933. She was the sixth child of eight brothers and sisters. As a young girl, Betty developed a great love for art, which she cultivated throughout her lifetime. Having completed all the requirements to graduate from Hartsville High by her junior year, she applied...
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Blaine Kyle Stokes

April 17, 2013

Blaine Kyle Stokes, 44, our beloved son, brother, relative, and friend departed to a better place on Wednesday April 17th, 2013. He was stricken with severe and on-going depression at an early age. Although he faced it with great courage while suffering deeply, he ultimately died from complications related to his mental illness. Blaine was born on July 29th, 1968 in Provo, Utah to Brent Darrell...
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Brittany Hurdle

November 26, 1980 - April 17, 2013

Brittany Lee Hurdle November 26, 1980 - April 17, 2013 Our beloved daughter, sister and mother, Brittany Lee Hurdle, returned to her Heavenly Father on the evening of April 17, 2013 after a long and valiant battle with addiction. Brittany was born on November 26, 1980 in Falls Church, Virginia to the joy of her parents, Charlie and Sherry Hurdle. She was the little sister of Seth and...
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Donna Bird

July 30, 1926 - April 16, 2013

Donna Bird, of Provo, Utah was born July 30, 1926 to Jasper LaMar & Josephine Marie Hacking Bird in Vernal, UT. She passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2013 in Orem, Utah from a short courageous battle with cancer. Living as a child in Vernal, her father worked in the sheep industry. An injury caused by a hay derrick accident forced the family to move to a more metropolitan lifestyle. The...
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Ryan David Hatch

September 30, 1981 - April 14, 2013

Ryan David Hatch, 31 passed away in his home Sunday April 14, 2013, thus ending a seven year struggle with injuries and trauma resulting from a brain injury he received in a motorcycle accident, which ultimately contributed to his death. Ryan was born in Englewood New Jersey on September 30, 1981 to David Darrell, and Kristine Thayne Hatch. He was the oldest son of seven children. Ryan was...
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Clem Crosby Allen

November 3, 1921 - April 14, 2013

Clem Crosby Allen Clem and his twin, Cleo, were born on November 3, 1921 in Panguitch, UT to John Earl and Beulah Crosby Allen. He died at his home on April 14, 2013. Clem married Anna Colleen Beebe on May 10, 1946 in the St. George LDS Temple. They are parents of Sherine Allen Miller (Wayne), Carl Bradford Allen (Dantzelle), John Clement Allen (JesAnn), George Leslie Allen (Tamar) and...
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Phylis Haynie Mortensen

September 18, 1931 - April 9, 2013

Phylis Joy Haynie Mortensen was reunited with her sweetheart on April 9, 2013 their 61st wedding anniversary. She passed away peacefully at home from natural causes due to age. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born September 18, 1931 to Clarence Jerome Haynie and Ethel Lena McBride in Van Nuys, California. She was the third child of seven, having three...
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Ronald G Utter

April 6, 2013

Ronald George Utter, born June 17, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away April 6, 2013 from heart failure. Ron leaves behind him a grieving wife, Krys, sixteen grandchildren, and five wonderful children, Ms. Heidi Doxey, Mrs. Krystal Anderson (Michael), Mrs. Greta Henricksen (Jared), Zachary Utter (Leisel) and Mrs. Bridget Eastman (Jake). He also leaves behind his three sisters, Mrs. Kathy...
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Elna Young Curry

November 24, 1940 - April 4, 2013

Elna Young Curry November 24, 1940 – April 4, 2013 Elna Young Curry was born November 24, 1940 to Kermit and Grace Young of Vernal, Utah. She passed away this sun shiny day in her Washington home, Thursday, April 4, 2013. A beautiful woman once wrote: My heart is breaking for you right now. I am thinking of how I felt when my dad passed away. I just can't imagine that there would never...
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Paul Hardee

December 19, 1959 - April 1, 2013

Paul Lewis Hardee, 52, passed away on April 01, 2013 in American Fork, Utah. He was born in Grand Junction Colorado on December 19, 1959. Paul was the youngest child of Edwin Eynon and Sydonia Atwood Hardee. He is survived by his two brothers, William and Alex Hardee and his sister Linda Broderick. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Loraine. Paul attended schools in Orem and...
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Kenneth L Robinson

March 28, 2013

Kenneth Lloyd Robinson was born on May 7, 1949, in Mt. Clemons, Michigan. He passed away peacefully, March 28, 2013, in Puyallup, Washington. His parents were Kenneth and Alice Hall. Mom preceded him in death; however his father is still living and resides in Michigan. Ken was the oldest of five children, his siblings being William, Michael, John and Kathy. Ken's father worked for Ford Motor Corp...
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Debra Fitzgerald

August 12, 1950 - March 28, 2013

Debra Fitzgerald August 12, 1950 - March 28, 2013 Beloved daughter, sister, teacher, friend, passed away on March 28, 2013. Debbie was born on August 12, 1950, to Jackson and Alta Okelberry Fitzgerald. Debbie was the first of Jackson's and Alta's six children. She was born in Ennis Montana on her parent's ranch. She was born so quickly, her mother was not able to travel to the...
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Bessie Jean Wirthlin

July 31, 1920 - March 26, 2013

Bessie Jean Wirthlin July 31, 1920 - March 26, 2013 Bessie Jean Wirthlin, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away at 92 years old peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday March 26, 2013 at her home in Orem UT. Born on July 31, 1920, she was the third child to have been raised by Leopold Reco and Hazel Wirthlin. She was raised in Sugar House Utah, where she completed her education by...
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Brady Tyler Lish

June 13, 1990 - March 23, 2013

Brady Tyler Lish 1990-2013 Brady Lish passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Provo UT. He was taken from us too soon, but we have all been blessed to have him in our lives. Brady was a loving, kind and giving person. He put others before himself and always knew the right thing to make you laugh. Brady was born June 13, 1990 in Provo, UT to Robert and Rebecca Lish. He graduated High...
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Madison Wallace

March 16, 2013

Madison Wallace, of Vermillion, SD passed away Thursday, March 14 in Sioux Falls, SD. We have all been so blessed to have Madison in our lives. Everyone who knew her was touched by her sweet spirit. Our precious Madison graduated way too soon for us but she graduated in life with high honors. She was 16 yrs. old when she jumped into the frozen river to save her little brother. She lived her life...
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Karin Marie Borkland Rhees

March 3, 1941 - March 15, 2013

Karin Rhees passed away on March 15, 2013. She was born March 3, 1941 in Ogden to Karl Joseph Borklund and Edna Marie Randall. She grow up in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1959. She had joyful memories as a cheerleader in high school and at Weber State College. She also served as the captain of the Drill Team at Weber State College. She attended Brigham Young University and...
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Lorayn Walker Stoddard

July 12, 1921 - March 12, 2013

Lorayn Walker Stoddard Our angel wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the age of 91. She was born of goodly parents, Dahlia Radmall and Lawrence Ross Walker, on July 12, 1921 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the fifth of eight children. She was raised during the Depression on a farm in Lindon with a strong work ethic and graduated from...
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LaBelle Barry

April 14, 1928 - March 12, 2013

Our loving mother and grandmother, Myrtle LaBelle Barry age 84, passed away March 12 , 2013 in Peoria, Arizona where she resided during the winter months. Born Aril 14, 1928 and raised in American Fork, Utah to Glen and Mabel Boley. She married Wes Barry in the Salt Lake City Temple on Sep 16, 1947 and raised a family in Orem consisting of John (Brenda Gerber), Jim (Marilyn Thomas), Jay (Susann...
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Margaret Rowley Robinson

July 8, 1927 - March 10, 2013

Margaret Rowley Robinson, 85, passed away in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, 10 March 2013 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Margaret was born to Moses Aaron and Maude [Gurr] Rowley on July 8, 1927 in Orem, UT. She was the llth child of 12 children for Moses and Maude. She met her husband, Jesse Leon Robinson, in Caliente NV; and they were married in the Salt Lake City Temple 2 October, 1946. ...
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Marlene Duke Watterson

November 3, 1935 - March 9, 2013

Marlene Duke Watterson Our beautiful wife, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 9, 2013 following a lingering illness. She was born on November 3, 1935 in Provo, Utah to Morris and Virginia Wignall Duke. She grew up in Provo where she attended Maeser Elementary, Farrer Jr. High and Provo High School. She married Lester Morgan on October 18, 1952....
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Beverly Richins Porter

April 20, 1936 - March 7, 2013

Beverly Richins Porter April 20, 1936 – March 7, 2013 Beverly Richins Porter, 76, graduated from this earthly life peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was born on April 20, 1936 in Virden, New Mexico. She graduated from BYU in 1959 with her Bachelor's degree in Homemaking. She married Howard Keith Porter on March 20, 1964 in Los Angeles, Calif. in the LDS Temple. She was an...
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Kent William Hollingworth

March 25, 1977 - March 5, 2013

Kent William Hollingworth March 25, 1977 – March 5, 2013 Kent William Hollingworth, beloved son, brother, and uncle, returned to Heavenly Father on March 5, 2013. Kent was born March 25, 1977 in Panorama City, California to Brent Evans and Connie Beth (Larson) Hollingworth. He grew up in Newhall, California as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a two...
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Donna Reynolds

January 1, 1933 - March 5, 2013

Donna Lou Chilberg Reynolds, age 80, passed away March 5, 2013 at her home in Cedar Hills, Utah surrounded by her loving family. Donna died of natural causes. Donna was born January 1, 1933, in Lovell, Wyoming to Beatrice Dennett and Dewey True Emmett. She grew up in Lovell, Wyoming, as well as Joliet and Bridger, Montana and graduated from Fromberg High School. On December 29, 1951,...
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Kenneth Foster

April 11, 1929 - March 5, 2013

Kenneth Monroe Foster April 11, 1929 – March 5, 2013 Kenneth Monroe Foster (83), cherished husband, father, and grandfather, was born on April 11, 1929 to Ralph Benton Foster and Grace Olive Williams Foster in Putnam County, Missouri. Ken spent twenty-five years serving his country in the United States Navy. He is a veteran of both Korea and Viet Nam. Upon retirement he became a...
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Virginia LaVor (Taylor) Nelson

February 9, 1926 - February 27, 2013

Virginia LaVor (Taylor) Nelson passed away Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born February 9, 1926 in Ogden, Utah to Earl Wilkins and Charlotte Ellen Morgan Taylor. She grew up in the Taylor home on Rushton Street in Ogden, Utah the youngest of six children, with two sisters and three brothers. Virginia attended school at Lorin Farr Elementary, Central Junior High and...
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Jack Olsen

May 2, 1927 - February 25, 2013

Jack Delbert Olsen May 2, 1927 - February 25, 2013 Jack Delbert Olsen passed away peacefully on February 25, 2013 at the age of 85. We want to celebrate and honor the life of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather- Jack Delbert Olsen. He was born May 2, 1927 in Orem to Marcella Hawkins Olsen and William Jennings Olsen. He was the fifth child in a family of seven. He...
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Frances Zamboni

January 23, 1923 - February 25, 2013

Frances Jean Zamboni January 23, 1923 – February 25, 2013 Frances Jean Zamboni passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at the age of 90 years old. She was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on January 23, 1923 to Lorenc and Mary Prasnik Pivic. She was the 7th of 11 children. Frances married Frank Zamboni on November 23, 1940. They spent 64 years together before Frank's passing in 2005. They...
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Kristine Thayne Hatch

December 20, 1959 - February 23, 2013

Kristine Thayne Hatch, 53, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her home in Provo, Utah following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Kristine was born in Orem, Utah to Gordon Earl and Donna Anderson Thayne. She was a loving mother of seven, a devoted wife and a loving daughter and a sister of six siblings. Kristine was the oldest daughter in a home of seven...
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John Alan Gifford

June 5, 1935 - February 23, 2013

John Alan Gifford , our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away February 23, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Because of childhood polio, John was on crutches and braces from the time he was six, and in a wheelchair since the age of 19. His buoyant and enthusiastic approach to life, despite the challenges he faced, served as an example to us all. Born June 5,...
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Cloyd Christiansen

May 6, 1927 - February 21, 2013

Cloyd Christiansen May 6, 1927 – Feb 21, 2013 Cloyd LaVell Christiansen, 85, passed away February 21, 2013 at his home in Pleasant Grove surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1927 in Pleasant Grove, Utah to Owen and Priscilla Christiansen. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Brown, on January 15, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. Dad attended Pleasant Grove High...
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Reed H Walker

October 25, 1924 - February 19, 2013

Reed H. Walker 1924 - 2013 Reed Holt Walker, 88, of Lindon, Utah, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013, in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Reed was born October 25, 1924, in Lindon, Utah, the seventh child of 15 children born to Leonard S. Walker and Edith Stagg Walker. Reed learned the value of hard work as a young boy while working alongside his brothers and sisters on his father's farm. It...
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Nina Clegg

October 2, 1928 - February 19, 2013

Nina Stratton Clegg Nina Stratton Clegg, 84, died February 19, 2013, at her home in Orem, encircled by loved ones. Nina was born at her parents' home in Orem on October 2, 1928. She was the seventh of the eight children of James George and Nina Snow Vance Stratton. She attended Orem schools, and graduated from Lincoln High School, where she excelled as a student and enjoyed participating in...
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Janet Lynne Case Norman

January 1, 1945 - February 17, 2013

Janet Lynne Case Norman January 1, 1945 – February 17, 2013 Janet Lynne Case Norman, 68, of American Fork, Utah, passed away unexpectedly at Utah Valley Hospital. Our beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, where she was reunited with her parents and two beloved brothers. She could not...
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Jeremiah "Miah" Lee Johnson

August 4, 1981 - February 14, 2013

Jeremiah Lee Johnson August 4, 1981 – February 14, 2013 On February 14, 2013, Jeremiah "Miah" Lee Johnson, 31, our amazing Dad, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend has chosen to leave his earthly home and return to his heavenly post to watch over all that he loved. Miah worked at UIS and was a very hard worker. He played as hard as he worked. The mountains were his playground. He...
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Nolan Larsen

June 6, 1958 - February 14, 2013

Nolan Kay Larsen, beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2013. He was born June 6, 1958 to Lee Larsen and Dawn Larsen in Provo, Utah. He grew up in Bountiful with his 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. While attending school, he met his sweetheart, Denise Norton, and...
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Callie Nancy Thygerson

December 28, 1916 - February 11, 2013

Callie Thygerson 1916 - 2013 Callie Nancy Spradlin Thygerson, age 96, died from the consequences of a stroke on February 11, 2013 in Orem, Utah. Callie could not control the way she died, but she controlled the way she lived for which she will be remembered. Born the fourth of 11 children to Burl Jones Spradlin and Pearl Smith Spradlin on December 28, 1916 in Woodland, Alabama. ...
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Gene Vaughn Sorensen

August 12, 1928 - February 9, 2013

Gene V. Sorensen December 8, 1928 – February 9, 2013 Born, December 8, 1928 in American Falls, Idaho, the 11th child of Lawerence and Effie Ellis Sorensen. He graduated from American Falls High School in 1946 and served in the Marine Corps. He married Mary Kay Roskelley, the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen, on June 27, 1949. They had 9 sons and 1 daughter. They lived in Burley Idaho...
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Suzanne Reay Stubbs Minnig

January 28, 1948 - February 7, 2013

Suzanne Stubbs Minnig January 28, 1948 - February 7, 2013 Our loving mother and grandmother, Suzanne Reay Stubbs Minnig, was called home on February 7, 2013. She was born January 28, 1948, in Fillmore, Utah, a daughter of Von and Virginia Robinson Reay. She was a graduate of BYU with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught at Cascade Elementary School in Orem. She was a realtor...
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Sydney Taylor Bruning

May 24, 1995 - February 7, 2013

Sydney Taylor Bruning May 24, 1995 - February 7, 2013 Sydney Taylor Bruning, our beloved daughter, sister and friend returned to the loving arms of her Savior on February 7, 2013. She was born to Jeff and Marilyn Wood Bruning in American Fork, UT on May 24, 1995. She grew up in Lindon, Utah as the youngest of three daughters. She was a Laurel in the Lindon 11th Ward where she had just...
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Connie Mikkelson Call

December 19, 1951 - February 1, 2013

Connie Marie Gadd Mikkelson Call December 19, 1932 - February 1, 2013 Our angel mother, Connie Marie Gadd Mikkelson Call returned home to our Heavenly Father the morning of Friday, February 1, 2013. She was born December 19, 1932 in Nephi, Utah, the daughter of Ray and Nida Simpson Gadd. Connie married her high school sweetheart, Rey Mikkelson on June 23, 1952 in the Manti LDS Temple. ...
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Darrell J. Giles

October 2, 1980 - January 30, 2013

Darrell J. Giles October 2, 1980 – January 30, 2013 Our best friend, husband, daddy, son, little brother, uncle left this earth and joined his best friends on Wednesday January 30, 2013. He was 32 years old. He was born October 2, 1980 in Provo to Myrna Loy and Darrell Giles. He is survived by the love of his life Treanna and his most treasured children Madison, Kaitlyn, and Logan. His...
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Ruby Marlain Kamdar

July 11, 1937 - January 30, 2013

Ruby Marlaine Alexandria Victoria Neale Kamdar July 11, 1937 – January 30, 2013 Ruby Marlaine Kamdar passed away on January 30, 2013 at UVRMC, with friends by her side. Ruby Marlaine Kamdar was born July 11, 1937 in Birkenhead, England, the daughter of William Henry Neale and Florence Sweeney. As a young girl Ruby experienced the ravages of WW2, being in the mist of the bombings in...
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Maria Lynne Hewitt Judd

January 4, 1965 - January 29, 2013

Maria Lynne Hewitt Judd our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, left us and returned to the arms of our loving Heavenly Father on January 29, 2013. She left us far too early after an extended medical battle. Maria was born on January 4, 1965 to Edward Max Hewitt and Renee Farnworth Hewitt in Provo Utah. She grew up in Pleasant Grove Utah with her 3 brothers. She met her best...
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Ellna Nielsen Anderson

September 26, 1931 - January 25, 2013

Ellna LaRitta Nielsen Anderson passed away Friday, 25 January 2013, surrounded by her husband and family following a sudden illness. She was born 26 September 1931 in Moroni, Utah the daughter of Ephraim and Venetta Nielsen. She enjoyed growing up in Moroni and had many fond memories of her life there. She received an Associate's degree from Snow College and worked at both the Turkey Plant...
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James Murray Rawson

January 24, 2013

James Murray Rawson July 10, 1918 - January 24, 2013 Our dear father, James Murray Rawson, returned to the presence of his loving Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 24th, following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's. Murray was born July 10, 1918, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edward Cheney and Edith Mary (Adamson) Rawson. He was married in the St. George LDS Temple...
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Loventris Ann Willingham

November 16, 1922 - January 20, 2013

Loventris Ann Willingham 1922 - 2013 Loventris Ann "Lovey" Fowler Willingham passed away the evening of January 20, 2013, at the home of her son in Peoa, Utah, after a long battle with cancer. Lovey was born in Sweetwater, Texas, on November 16, 1922. She married A. F. "Mike" Willingham on June 3, 1941. She worked at Central Bank and Trust for 20 years, retiring in 1983 as an officer. Lovey...
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Verlond J. Ash

January 19, 2013

Verlond J. Ash 1919-2013 Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Verlond J. Ash, 93, of Orem returned home to his Heavenly Parents, his sweetheart, mother, father, brother and sister on January 19, 2013. He was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, on August 4, 1919, to William James Ash and Bertha Fage. He grew up in Orem on his parent's farm and has resided in Orem his entire life. ...
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Donna Rae Nielsen

March 7, 1938 - January 10, 2013

Donna Rae Nielsen March 7, 1938 - January 10, 2013 Donna Rae Nielsen, 74, of Orem, passed away January 10, 2013. She was born March 7, 1938, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, to Arthur Anderson and Edna Mae Kyser Anderson. Donna graduated from Genns Ferry High School, and studied home economics while attending BYU. She married Leslie Nielsen. She served several years as a hostess for the Miss Orem...
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Rodney Hans Despain

July 18, 1938 - January 7, 2013

Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Dad knew he was an honest, caring, loving, and awesome man. So we think we get to brag on him just a bit. Our wonderful father and grandfather, Rodney Hans Despain, passed quietly the morning of January 7, 2013 surrounded by his family. Rodney was born July 18, 1938, in St. George, Utah, to Irvin Dale Despain and Margaret Domgaard, the second of five...
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Alvin Loyd White

March 9, 1925 - January 6, 2013

Alvin Loyd White March 9, 1925 – January 6, 2013 Alvin Loyd White passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at age 87. He was born March 9, 1925, in Berthoud CO, the son of Loyd Whistler White and Leah Fletcher White. Al was a fourth generation Coloradoan and a star athlete at Berthoud High School where he won 12 varsity letters in athletics. He set a long-held, Colorado State record in the...
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Lauren Elizabeth Boyle Cox

January 4, 1956 - January 3, 2013

Lauren Elizabeth Cox January 4, 1956 - January 3rd, 2013 Our beloved mother, daughter and sister, Lauren Cox, has passed away. Tonight her family is without her, but we know where she is. She is now with her family and friends who have already passed from this life, and has gone to a more peaceful place. She has passed the test which this earth life gave her and can now rest from the cares of...
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Melba Edwards Carter

June 18, 1923 - January 2, 2013

Melba Edwards Carter (1923 – 2013) Melba Edwards Carter (1923-2013) left this mortal life on January 2, 2013 to continue on to meet family and friends who have gone on before her. Melba's life was full of family, faith, and joy. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was born on June 18, 1923 to Philo Taylor Edwards and Addie May Gurr. She was the fourth child of fourteen...
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Max Frank Bjarnson

April 1, 1926 - December 30, 2012

Max Frank Bjarnson Max Frank Bjarnson, 86, of Orem, passed away December 30, 2012. He was born April 1, 1926 in Springville, Utah to Frank T. and Eva Jones Bjarnson. He married LuDeane Hansen on October 4, 1947 in Elko, Nevada; their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple in 2008. Max worked as a mechanic at Thorn Rock, Geneva Pipe and retired from Geneva Rock. He enjoyed...
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Margaret Anne Graul

February 10, 1934 - December 29, 2012

Margaret Anne Palmieri Graul, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away suddenly while at home in Orem, UT on the night of December 29, 2012. She is now free from the pain of diabetes and arthritis that she endured for many years. Peg was born on February 10, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to Clement Palmieri and Mary Kwiatowski. While growing up, she spent summers with...
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Lori Ann Stevens-Kiphen

May 18, 1976 - December 24, 2012

Lori Ann Stevens-Kiphen, age 36, of Bryan, TX completed her mission here on earth and passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012, into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Lori was born in San Jose, CA, May 18, 1976, at Good Samaritan Hospital to J. Edward Stevens and Linda Terry Stevens Topham. She moved to Orem, UT in 1980 and graduated from Orem High School in May 1994. Lori moved to Bryan...
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Dean Wright

June 29, 1925 - December 24, 2012

Dean H Wright, age 87, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was born in Provo, Utah, on June 29, 1925, to Lorin and Orlinda Wright. He served in the Pacific Campaign of World War II. He married Joan Doman on March 19, 1948, for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Shortly after their marriage, he was called to serve a two-year LDS mission to the Northwestern States...
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Pauline Cox Elliott

September 9, 1926 - December 21, 2012

Pauline Cox Elliott passed away peacefully in Holladay, Utah on December 21, 2012 following a courageous fight with complications of a body that was tired, and failing to keep up with her in life. She will be significantly missed by family, friends, and all who have experienced her special touch in this life. Pauline was born September 9, 1926 in Manti, Utah, the daughter of Charles Roscoe and...
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Robert Alan McBride

December 18, 2012

Robert Alan McBride 1951-2012 On Tuesday morning, December 18, Robert, 61, of Milpitas, California, son, brother, husband and uncle, unexpectedly passed away of a heart attack while visiting family in Utah. Robert was married to Viola Selah in December of 2004. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, and is survived by James (Merrilyn) McBride of North Salt Lake, UT, Judy (Lane)...
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Lawrence "Larry" Edwin Buss

September 13, 1941 - December 18, 2012

Lawrence Edwin Buss, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family. He was a dedicated husband and father, a devoted brother and son, a genuine friend, and a disciple of Jesus Christ. He treasured his relationships and was blessed with many opportunities to love and be loved. He impacted the lives of others through his integrity, kindness,...
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Caspian Robert Behrend

August 9, 2012 - December 13, 2012

Our little Prince Caspian was suddenly called to return to his heavenly throne Thursday, December 13th 2012. Caspian's four beautiful months on this earth were a gift to his mommy Kelsey, his daddy Spencer, his older sisters Aliah (6), and Inara (4), and his older brother Kimball (2), whose sorrow at his passing cannot be expressed here. Caspian was on earth just long enough to bless us...
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Wendell Dean Rigby

November 16, 1927 - December 10, 2012

Wendell Dean Rigby passed from this earthly life December 10, 2012 at the age of 85 due to the natural effects of old age. He completed his life of service and instruction surrounded by his beloved wife and family members. Dean was born November 16, 1927 in Cleveland, Utah to Wendell Moroni and Florence Emelia Petersen Rigby. He was the third of four boys. In his younger years he lived in...
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Richard Rawle

September 24, 1939 - December 8, 2012

After a long fought battle with cancer, Richard Millet Rawle, 73 who was loved by so many, passed away peacefully Saturday morning December 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on September 24, 1939, in Springville, Utah to the late Joseph Rawle and Carrie Millet Rawle. He was the fourth of five children. Richard grew up in Springville, Utah and was a member of the...
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Helen Beth Adams

February 8, 1920 - December 6, 2012

Helen Beth Adams February 8, 1920 – December 6, 2012 Helen Beth Adams, 92, of Payson, passed away December 6, 2012 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Helen was born February 8, 1920, in Provo, Utah to Edwin Roy and Beulah Marie Giles Henrichsen and was the middle child of 12. Helen was the Regional Leader over Tri-Chem liquid embroidery for many years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sleigh riding...
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Helen Reed Brereton

July 3, 1921 - December 5, 2012

Helen Reed Brereton July 3, 1921 – December 5, 2012 Helen Reed Brereton was born on July 3, 1921 to Heber J. Reed and Afton Waddops Reed in Southerland, Utah. The family later moved to Payson, Utah where Helen worked with her family on their farm. She attended school and graduated from Payson High School. Helen married Howard E. Brereton October 5, 1939; he preceded her in death October...
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Jean B Jensen

April 27, 1924 - November 30, 2012

Jean Oldroyd Jensen, born April 27, 1924 in Fountain Green, Utah to Irvin P. and Dorothy Brown Oldroyd, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2012. She married Mont K. Jensen on December 22, 1943 in the Manti LDS temple. Together they had six children. They lived in Moroni, Utah and later relocated to Orem. She worked in the shipyards during WWII in Portland, Oregon. She served...
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H. Gill Hilton

June 28, 1932 - November 30, 2012

H. Gill Hilton 1932 – 2012 "As a man thinketh, so is he" Having lived a lifetime of service to his family, church and community, Horace Gill Hilton of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2012. He was eighty years old. Born June 28, 1932 in Delta, Millard County, Utah, Gill was the third of three sons and the sixth of seven children of Wilford 'B' and Vera...
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Jacob Dixon Kummer

October 24, 1986 - November 28, 2012

Jacob Dixon Kummer October 24, 1986 – November 28, 2012 Jacob ("Jake") Dixon Kummer, 26, of Provo, Utah, returned home to his Heavenly Father on November 28, 2012. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. He was born October 24, 1986, in Bakersfield, California. He attended grade school in Bakersfield, California; junior high school in Spanish Fork, Utah; and high school...
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Richard George "Dick" Felt

March 4, 1933 - November 17, 2012

Dick Felt Richard George (Dick) Felt, 79, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 17, 2012, from natural causes. Our dear father and grandfather was born in Lehi, Utah, on March 4, 1933, to Charles Ray and Melba Fox Felt. At a young age he discovered his athletic talents, and went on to letter in five different sports at Lehi High School with top honors. He attended Brigham Young...
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William Bartell Green

May 27, 1928 - November 17, 2012

William Bartell Green "Coach Green" Bill laid down his mortal fly rod for the last time on November 17, 2012 at age 84. Born May 27, 1928 to William Horace and Thursa Mackay Green in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Provo High School in 1946, U of U in 1951, and received his Doctor of Education degree from BYU in 1970. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He...
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Janet Parsons Rife

November 16, 2012

Janet Parsons Rife, 54, our beloved daughter, wife, mother, "NanaJan," and friend died on November 16, 2012, at home, of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Janet was born December 31, 1957, in Casablanca, Morocco, to Richard Blaine Parsons and Cenia Marie Carlsen Parsons, whom she loved and honored. She married her eternal sweetheart, Richard C. Rife, on November 19, 1976, in the Provo Temple. Janet...
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Charles Mark Hamilton

March 14, 1942 - November 13, 2012

Charles Mark Hamilton March 14, 1942 – November 13, 2012 Charles Mark Hamilton passed away due to a brief illness on November 13, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was a loving and kind son, brother, husband, father and grandfather who leaves a rich legacy and wonderful example to follow. Mark lived a full life, but his body was preventing him from continuing to live the experience-rich...
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Max W. Swenson

November 12, 2012

Max Webster Swenson 1929 - 2012 Max Webster Swenson age 83 died on November 12th 2012 at his home in Orem, Utah surrounded by his family. He was born May 29, 1929 in Ogden, Utah to Virga B. and Melvin L. Swenson. He graduated from Ogden High School and served an LDS mission in the Eastern States. Following his return he joined the US Army. While on a 10 day leave he married Annalene...
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Arie John Dekker, Sr.

September 15, 1928 - November 12, 2012

Arie John Dekker, Sr. September 15, 1928 – November 12, 2012 Arie John Dekker, Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away November 12, 2012. He was born September 15, 1928 in Huntington Park, CA to John Dekker and Pearl Veth. He married Martha Louise Douglas on October 16, 1948. They were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on February 8, 1964. Arie was...
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Evelyn Joy Barker Cutler

March 16, 1930 - November 8, 2012

Evelyn Joy Barker Cutler was reunited with her eternal family members and friends on November 8, 2012. Evelyn was born March 16, 1930 in Provo Utah to John Jay and Mildred Morgan Barker. She was sister to Margaret Sidwell, Bonnie Alexander, and John (Jo Ann) Barker. She was eternally sealed to her beloved Robert Eugene Cutler bringing together 8 sons and 2 daughters. Evelyn was employed...
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Inez Renee Ladd

February 15, 1930 - November 7, 2012

Renee Ladd 1930 ~ 2012 Our sweet Inez Renee Kocherhans Ladd left us to join family and friends, anxiously awaiting her arrival, on November 7, 2012. She was born in Byron, Wyoming, on a February morning in 1930 to Rupert and Verona Johnson Kocherhans, and quickly assumed her place as their little "Lady". She and her five brothers had what they considered was the best possible upbringing...
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Rosemarie Wood Slover

October 17, 1917 - November 7, 2012

Rosemarie Wood Slover Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rosemarie Wood Slover, left mortal life on Thursday, Nov. 7th. Born in Salt Lake City the second of six children, Rosemarie moved to Canada while still a girl when her father, Thomas George Wood, took up management of the sugarbeet industry for the Alberta, Montana, and Idaho regions. She grew up in Raymond,...
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Lois Erma Tervort Gappmayer

December 6, 1930 - November 5, 2012

Lois Erma Tervort Gappmayer 190-2012 Lois Erma Tervort Gappmayer, died late Sunday night the 4th day of November due to illness. She is preceded in death by Lynn Dwaine Tervort. She is survived by her husband, Leeland Gappmayer, her children, Kim Tervort, Melaine Allgood, John Tervort, Briarlyn Mansor, and Tarvel Tervort and their families, one brother, Stanley Walker 6 sisters, Dorothy...
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John Bernhard Harris

July 25, 1928 - November 1, 2012

John Bernhard Harris July 25, 1928 – Nov 1, 2012 John was born to John and Jennie Harris in Los Angeles, California, where he lived until he was called to serve a mission in Norway, in 1948. In January of 1951, John was married and sealed to his wife, Sonia Sorensen, in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple. During their 61 joyful years together, they had 5 beautiful children. John was drafted...
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Ronald Nelson

October 22, 2012

Ronald Herman Nelson 1939-2012 It is with greatest sorrow but with unwavering faith that we inform you of the death of our husband and father. Ronald Herman Nelson, 73, passed away on October 22, 2012 at his home in Orem, Utah. He was born June 6, 1939 in Salt Lake City to William Herman and Helen Ford Nelson and was the oldest of five children. Ron grew up in Northern Utah and Northern...
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Betty Alice Case

October 22, 1934 - October 22, 2012

Betty Alice Billson Case died at her home on her 78th birthday Monday, October 22, 2012 from natural causes. She is the oldest child of Thomas and Constance May Jones Billson, born October 22, 1934 in Leicester, England. Her life was filled with love for her family and friends. She took particular joy in the accomplishments and achievements of her children and grandchildren. She is remembered...
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Vern Alma Stratton

May 26, 1952 - October 20, 2012

Vern Alma Stratton 1952 ~ 2012 Vern Alma Stratton, our beloved father, son, brother, grandpa and friend was called home Saturday October 20, 2012. He passed from this life at his parents home in the orchard that he loved and worked in all of his life, surrounded by those who loved him. Vern Alma was born on his grandmother's kitchen table on May 26, 1952, in Orem, Utah. He was the second...
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George Wilson Jenkins

May 2, 1918 - October 12, 2012

George Wilson Jenkins May 2, 1918 – October 12, 2012 George Wilson Jenkins passed away October 12, 2012 in American Fork. He was born May 2, 1918 to George Taylor and LaVera Elizabeth Jenkins in Soda Springs, Idaho. He married Vera Watkins on September 27, 1941, their marriage was solemnized on October 10, 1941. George was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army during World War II. He received...
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Della Taylor

July 18, 1930 - October 11, 2012

Della Jakeman Taylor 1930-2012 A kind and gracious woman, Della Jakeman Taylor passed away on October 11, 2012, at the home of her beloved daughter Cherie in Orem, UT. Della sprang into this world on July 18, 1930, in Manti, UT. The only daughter of George H. and Annie A. Jakeman. She was cherished by 5 older brothers. She married Ralph "Gordon" Taylor on January 23, 1953, in Las Vegas,...
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Rulon W Myers

July 19, 1921 - October 7, 2012

Rulon W. Myers (91) was released from this mortal existence to return to his heavenly home on Sunday October 7th, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer . Rulon was born in Provo, Utah on July 19, 1921. He was the son of George Wesley Myers and Edna Florence Park. He graduated from Provo High School and then attended BYU. He graduated with a degree in Accounting and was a member of the...
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Carol Ann Kewish

December 25, 1943 - October 6, 2012

CAROL ANN KEWISH 1943-2012 Provo, Utah Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Carol Ann Mallea Kewish, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday October 6, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was our Christmas Carol, having been born on Christmas Day, 1943, in Gooding Idaho, the sixth child of Joe B. Mallea and Josephine Marie Shurts. Carol was...
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