Obituaries

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John Johnson

John Johnson

Jul 15, 2015

John S. Johnson, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his home in Lehi, surrounded by his family. He was the fourth of five children, born on June 9, 1950 in Provo, Utah to Robert and Verdell (Lee) Johnson. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Elmer, on June 16, 1972. John attended school in American...

Gai Elmer

Gai Elmer

Jul 14, 2015

Gai Fern Mangum Elmer, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother is again with her Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Orem on May 16, 1935 to LeRoy and Golda Mangum. She married the love of her life, Leslie Elmer, in November 1950; together they built their Highland home with their own hands and raised a family of...

Ezra Cook

Ezra Cook

Jul 6, 2015

Ezra Paul Cook, age 4, passed away July 6, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born June 30, 2011 in Murray, Utah to Ryan Hansen Cook and Lisa Christine Hinman Cook. Ezra loved biking and was an aggressive mountain biker. He was an unselfish and cheerful boy who loved to give hugs daily. He loved gumballs, the sand box, playing...

Delworth Young

Delworth Young

Jul 6, 2015

In 1932 on a lovely March day--'twas the 10th if we're getting specific. A Young man was born to Odin and Rhodora and his life was really terrific! He grew up in Salt Lake, where he found true J.O.Y., and went to many a school. He had multiple degrees, a wealth of knowledge, yet still liked to act the fool....

Spencer Crosby

Spencer Crosby

Jun 24, 2015

Spencer A. Crosby, 77, passed away June 24, 2015 in American Fork. Born in Delta, Utah on July 23, 1937 to Stephen A. and Mina Wright Crosby. He married Bonnie Sperry on November 5, 1955 in Nephi, Utah. He was a teacher at Utah Valley University for 25 years in Diesel Mechanics and Hydraulics. He is survived by his wife,...

Keith Larsen

Keith Larsen

Jun 15, 2015

Keith Gilbert Larsen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 87, passed away June 15, 2015, surrounded by his adoring family in Orem, Utah. He will be lovingly remembered for his love of family, quick wit and profound wisdom, his dapper style, love of golf, BYU sports, politics and his constant testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served faithfully throughout...

Keith Smith

Keith Smith

Jun 11, 2015

Keith C. Smith, 84, of American Fork, passed away at his home, peacefully surrounded by his family on June 11, 2015. Born September 26, 1930 in American Fork, UT to Oliver Clyde and Florence Jeppson Smith. He married Sherma Lu Smith on December 31, 1956 in Las Vegas, NV. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple...

Kenneth Wootton

Kenneth Wootton

Jun 8, 2015

Kenneth Virgil Wootton, age 68, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Lindon, Utah. Kenneth was born on February 17, 1947, to Virgil Bert and Kathryn Bird Wootton in American Fork, Utah. He graduated from American Fork High School. Ken served a LDS mission in the Northern States....

Lenora Limb

Lenora Limb

Jun 3, 2015

Lenora Irene Neil Limb Our loving mother and grandmother, Lenora Irene Neil Limb, returned to her Heavenly Father on June 3, 2015. She was born on October 11, 1926 in American Fork, Utah, to Victor Floyd and Lenora Elizabeth Butt Myers. Irene married William C. Neil on September 24, 1945 in Salt Lake City. They were sealed in the...

Jeffrey Cowley

Jeffrey Cowley

May 31, 2015

Our wonderful, caring, and special son peacefully left this world on May 31, 2015. He suffered from heart problems. Jeff was born on March 7, 1985 in Provo, Utah to Ralph and Sheryl Cowley. Jeff has one daughter, Madilyn Breanne Cowley, who was the single love of his life. He adored her. Jeff loved the great outdoors, especially fishing with...

Robert Ostergaard

Robert Ostergaard

May 29, 2015

Robert "Moose" Nelson Ostergaard, 86, of Saratoga Springs passed away May 29, 2015 in Provo, Utah. Born May 17, 1929 in Cokeville, Wyoming the son of Robert Harold and Huldah Elvira Nelson Ostergaard. He married Jennie Fisher in 1948 and they later divorced. He married Sylvia "Suzie" Park, the love of his life, August 29, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada...

Sharon Stroud

Sharon Stroud

May 28, 2015

On May 28, 2015, our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, Sharon Taylor Stroud, returned home to her Father in Heaven. Sharon was born March 19, 1940, to Glade and Edna Taylor in Salt Lake City. Later moved to American Fork and then Loa. She loved growing up in Wayne County with her brother, LaVaa and sisters,...

Kay Hutchings

Kay Hutchings

May 27, 2015

Kay Yvonne Jarvis Hutchings, 71, passed away May 27, 2015 in Lakeview Terrace, California. Born September 20, 1943 in Murray, Utah to George Burton and Mary Ann Beddoes Jarvis. She married Raymond Scott Hutchings on March 17, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott passed away July 23, 1982. Kay was very artistic in her early years and loved to sketch....

June Bassett

June Bassett

May 27, 2015

June Lorraine Calapp Bassett (91) returned to her heavenly home on May 27, 2015. She was born June 23, 1923, in Arena Valley, Canyon County Idaho. When she was 3 years old her family moved to Gridley, California where she grew up and then raised her family. She married Hubert Bassett on August 31, 1941. June assisted her husband...

William Sorensen

William Sorensen

May 21, 2015

Dr. William "Bill" Lloyd Sorensen, 83, of Afton, Wyoming died May 21, 2015 in Highland, Utah surrounded by his family. Bill, a life-long Wyoming resident, was born on Sept. 28, 1931 in Alta, Wyoming, to Marvin Leland and Ida Helen Floyd Sorensen. He is the fifth of eight children, and was raised working hard beside his beloved brothers, sassy sisters...

Stewart Adamson

Stewart Adamson

May 19, 2015

Stewart "Stew" Hutchinson Adamson, 92, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in American Fork, Utah. He was born November 15, 1922 in American Fork, Utah to Walter Thomas and Isabell (Hutchinson) Adamson. He resided in American Fork throughout his life. After graduation form American Fork High School, Stew entered the U.S Army and served in the military police. After serving...

J Brenchley

J Brenchley

May 14, 2015

J Clark Maughan Brenchley, beloved father and grandfather, left his earthly home on Thursday, May 14, 2015 to join his loved ones in heaven. Clark was born October 26, 1937, third child to Louis and Alta Brenchley in Wellsville Utah, Cache County. He was active in Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle, Civic and church activities, completing his Duty...

Patricia Alto

Patricia Alto

May 14, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Ann Mann Alto, 69, "graduated to paradise" on May 14, 2015 at the Utah Valley Medical Center in Provo, Utah surrounded by family and friends. Pat was born on July 29, 1945 in Glendale, California to Calvin and Sara (Bjarnason) Mann. At the time of her birth, her proud father was a U.S. Marine participating in the Pacific...

Paul Mecham

Paul Mecham

May 13, 2015

PAUL LEROY MECHAM 1927--2015 Paul LeRoy Mecham passed away at this home in American Fork on the 8th of May, 2015. He was born August 10, 1927 at his grandfather Warnick's farmhouse at Manila, Utah County, Utah located just North of Pleasant Grove. He is the first child of LeRoy Keetch Mecham and Ethel Myrle Warnick. Paul enjoyed working on...

Jeffrey Ball

Jeffrey Ball

May 11, 2015

Jeffrey Ball, born October 31, 1959 quietly passed on May 11, 2015. He was 56 at the time of his passing. Jeff was surrounded by and immersed in the profound love of his friends, caregivers and family as he peacefully passed away. From the time Jeff was a very young boy he lived at the Utah State Developmental Center. On...