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LaRae Forbes
May 19, 2024
Our loving mother, LaRae King Forbes, passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of May 19, 2024, at the Ashford Assisted Living in Springville, Utah.
LaRae was born June 23, 1934, in Cleveland, Utah, the youngest of four children born to Robert Vere and Mary Emmeline Mortensen King. When LaRae was in the 5th grade, her dad, who...
Don Bair
May 18, 2024
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don Bair, returned back into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on May 18, 2024, after fighting a five-year battle with diabetes and cancer.
He was strong, witty, silly, and loving. He loved each and every moment with his family and friends. Hunting, fishing, panning for gold, and generally being outdoors were some...
Brent Holley
May 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brent James Holley, 44, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. Brent peacefully passed away on May 17, 2024, in Provo, UT, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in American Fork, UT, Brent was the cherished son of Dennis and Kristine Holley, and a dedicated father to Mack, Bowen,...
Theron Fox
May 16, 2024
Theron Stevenson Fox passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, at his home in Lehi, Utah at the age of 95. Born on December 27, 1928, to Charles Gibbs Fox and Louise Stevenson Fox, Theron grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a boy, he loved working with his dairy cows and spending time with his beloved horse, Buckey...
Kathryn Proctor
May 15, 2024
Kathryn Saxton Proctor passed away on May 15, 2024, in Lehi, Utah. Kathryn was born on May 6, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Warren and Myrl Saxton. She spent her life sharing love, kindness, and delicious meals with all who knew her.
On February 14th, 1946, Kathryn married her eternal valentine, Dan Quintin Proctor, in Provo, Utah. They were...
Gary Wagstaff
May 11, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, Gary Lynn Wagstaff, on May 11, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and cherished friend to many.
Gary was born on November 2, 1950, in American Fork, Utah, to Roy and Catherine Wagstaff. He lived a life full of love, laughter, and hard work.
Gary, otherwise...
Sherry Pike
May 8, 2024
Sherry Ann Pike has returned to her heavenly home where the burdens of this life have been removed and for the peace that has been promised!
At age 54, Sherry passed away on May 8, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on April 5, 1970, in Murray, Utah, to Parley and Betty...
Mary Pixton
May 7, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Curtis Pixton, 80, of Highland, Utah, passed away May 7, 2024, in Provo, Utah, from complications of a stroke, parting this life supported by family at her bedside. Her last mortal hours were healing for her family as they came together to share family stories, laugh, cry, and forgive.
Mary was born May 20, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, the...
Merrill Carter
May 6, 2024
Merrill Ross Carter, born on July 3, 1941, in Santaquin, Utah, peacefully passed away in his home on May 6, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the cherished youngest child of Leslie and Arvilla Carter, joining siblings Maxine Hudson (Kendall), Floyd (Delores), Alan (Janet), and Terry (Bonnie).
After graduating from Payson High School, Merrill married Laura Deann Beckstrom in...
Janet Robinson Alexander
May 4, 2024
Janet Louise Robinson Alexander passed away from natural causes on May 4, 2024, at the place she loved and affectionately called “My Little Cottage,” at River Meadow in Alpine, Utah.
She was born July 14, 1933, to William Wayne Robinson and Lydia Louise Skinner Robinson in Highland, Utah. She married Bert Clark Alexander on July 12, 1950. The marriage was later...
Alice Noah
May 3, 2024
Alice Santos Noah, 84, passed away May 3, 2024, after a short illness in Lehi, Utah. Alice was born January 11th, 1940, to Lonnie B. Noah and Juanita Rincon in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Alice grew up the oldest of 8 siblings on a small family ranch in Maricopa County, where she learned the value of hard work that served her throughout...
Bona Belnap
May 3, 2024
Bona Belliston Belnap died May 3, 2024, at her home in Provo, Utah, surrounded by family. She was born May 23, 1934, in Nephi, Utah, the second of nine children born to Lester and Leona Belliston. She married the late Parley Leland Belnap in the Salt Lake Temple on June 22, 1962. He was the love of her life.
Bona had...
Susan Clark
May 1, 2024
Susan "Diane" Clark, who just turned 65 on April 24th, left this world peacefully on May 1st, 2024, after a heroic battle with cancer this last year. She was surrounded by family when she left to join her father, Arleigh Sherman McCoy II, and son, William Eugene Clark III. Diane is survived by her mother, Phyllis Ann McCoy; husband, William...
Shellie Kendrick
Apr 27, 2024
Shellie Long Kendrick, 43, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 27th, 2024. She had battled and survived 12 years with breast cancer, and spent her final days with the love and support of family in the comfort of her home.She was born on Thursday, December 18th, 1980 to Mark Long and Lynda Taylor in Heber City, Utah. Her...
Samuel Ralphs
Apr 25, 2024
Samuel Daniel Ralphs, a kind and loving soul, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on December 15, 1979, in Payson, Utah, to his parents Douglas, and Kristine Pearce Ralphs.
Samuel attended Dan Peterson School in American Fork, Utah. After graduation he served a service mission at the Dan Peterson Seminary. Sam attended a Special Needs...
Lee Drew
Apr 24, 2024
Lee was born on March 12, 1949, in American Fork, Utah, to Elwood and Annie Aleta Huggard Drew. Lee was a welcome and unexpected blessing for his parents and older siblings. He passed suddenly on a beautiful spring day while attending to his garden on April 24th, 2024.
He attended elementary school in Alpine, Utah, until his family moved to Orem...
Nancy Fehr
Apr 19, 2024
On April 19, 2024, Nancy Reese Fehr was reunited with her husband in heaven after enduring a courageous 1-year battle with cancer.
Nancy was born on September 13, 1968, to Kent Watkins Reese and Linda Darlene Roberts Reese in Provo, Utah. She was the oldest of 3 children, with 2 younger brothers, Kevin and Mike. She spent several years growing up...
Monte Waldron
Apr 18, 2024
Jack LaMonte "Monte" Waldron passed away on April 18, 2024, in South Jordan, Utah. He was born on June 13, 1938, in Tooele, Utah, to John Thomas and Alma Jeanne Losee Waldron. Monte proudly served in the US Army and cherished his military service.
Monte married Elsie NaDene Hatch on August 31, 1974. He found joy in his many children; natural,...
Melissa James
Apr 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Melissa Mary (Kowalski) James, cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 7, 1982 to Peter and Mary Liz Kowalski, Melissa had a beautiful soul that truly made the lives of everyone she encountered better for having met...
Merlene Shettell
Apr 14, 2024
Merlene Gay Shettell, 64, of American Fork, Utah, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Sandy, Utah. Born on October 24, 1959, in Logan, Utah, Merlene was the daughter of Karl and Viola Thurber. She was a lifelong gymnastics enthusiast, starting in high school and continuing through her college years at Ricks College and Brigham Young University.Following her studies, Merlene...
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