Obituaries

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Lynne Coleman

Lynne Coleman

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Lynne Nicholes Coleman, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2024, in Highland, UT at the age of 80. Born on September 11, 1943, in Provo, UT to Max and Mary Kane Nicholes, Lynne led a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family. She dedicated herself to her...

May Carlson Hoover

May Carlson Hoover

Jul 6, 2024

We mourn the passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma May Carlson Hoover, who peacefully departed from us on July 6, 2024. She was one month shy of her 97th birthday.

Born on August 9th, 1927, Grandma was a beacon of love, strength, and wisdom to all who knew her. She was not only...

Jason Saldias

Jason Saldias

Jul 5, 2024

After touching countless lives with his infectious personality and unwavering love, we gather to celebrate the remarkable life of Jason Robin Saldias. Born on February 8, 1991, in Provo, Utah to Dixon and Glenda Saldias. Jason's uplifting spirit and optimistic energy left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him. With a heart full of compassion...

Judy Brown

Judy Brown

Jun 28, 2024

Judy Lynn Brown (Neilson), aged 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2024, after a sudden battle with cancer. Born on November 20, 1947, in Murray, Utah, she was a lifelong resident of Utah, spending here final years in American Fork.

Judy graduated from Bingham High School and enjoyed her time working at Timp Valley Floral...

Tyler Mayes

Tyler Mayes

Jun 27, 2024

Tyler Brian Mayes's journey came to an end on June 27, 2024, in the serene American Fork Canyon. Today we remember and celebrate the life of Tyler Mayes, a bright soul who touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born on October 4, 2002, in Ogden, UT.

Tyler had a keen intellect and a natural curiosity about the world around...

Earlyn Dean Kawahara

Earlyn Dean Kawahara

Jun 26, 2024

Florence Earlyn Dean Kawahara    

September 11, 1951 - June 26, 2024

Florence Earlyn “Lynnie” Dean Kawahara, 72, of American Fork, Utah, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on June 26, 2024 after an abrupt diagnosis of cancer. She was born in American Fork, Utah, on September 11, 1951 to Owen and Mary Holmstead Dean. Earlyn grew up in American...

Roger Jacobsen

Roger Jacobsen

Jun 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Roger Mark Jacobsen, who left this world on June 24, 2024. Roger, born on March 13, 1973, in Salt Lake City, UT, was a devoted husband and father.

He will be remembered for his outgoing, confident, and independent spirit. Roger had a sharp mind and was always the...

Raeann Peterson

Raeann Peterson

Jun 22, 2024

On June 22, 2024, our beloved Raeann Hansen Peterson passed away in American Fork, Utah,after a three-month battle with liver cancer. She was born on September 26, 1959, in Salt Lake City to her parents Ralph J Berge Hansen and Ruth Taylor Hansen. She first married Kelly Kupfer on February 3, 1981. They later divorced. She then married Lamar Peterson...

Kerilyn & Olin Johnson

Kerilyn & Olin Johnson

Jun 20, 2024

Kerilyn Lowe Johnson

Kerilyn Lowe Johnson, 52, passed away on June 20, 2024, in American Fork, Utah. She was born on February 29, 1972, in Provo, Utah to Dallas and Suana Lowe. She was a beacon of love and light and cherished by all who knew her. 

Kerilyn's life was marked by her devotion to her family and her passion for music....

Christopher Thayne

Christopher Thayne

Jun 18, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Jones Thayne (33), of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on June 18th, 2024 while visiting family in Highland, Utah. He was born December 14, 1990 in West Jordan, Utah, the fourth of seven children, to Michael Gordon Thayne and Cynthia Jones Thayne.

Growing up in Highland, Christopher, or "Fer" to his younger siblings and cousins, was a gentle, and bright...

Ryder Jacob Ruoho

Ryder Jacob Ruoho

Jun 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Baby Ryder Jacob Ruoho

Date of Birth: June 18, 2024

Though you never took a breath in this world, you have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Baby Ryder, you were our dream come true, a precious gift that we longed to hold. Your presence, though brief, brought immeasurable joy and anticipation to our lives.

To our sweet...

Jack Maughan

Jack Maughan

Jun 15, 2024

Jack Burton Maughan passed away June 15, 2024. He was born in Idaho Falls on April 2, 1935, and grew up in Ririe, Idaho. He served for 4 years in the US Air Force and married Caroline Harrah in 1956. They raised 4 children, Lea Markuson, Salt Lake City; Tina Katz, Cedar Hills, Tara Nystrom, Lewistown, Montana; Joe Maughan, Salt...

Howard Mills

Howard Mills

Jun 13, 2024

Howard William Mills, a devoted and faithful family man who cherished the great outdoors, passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 73 in Clinton, UT. Born in American Fork, UT, on August 19, 1950, Howard was a man of passion, energy, and unfailing love for his family - most especially his late wife Wendy.

Howard's passion for rock...

Iris Marie Coleman

Iris Marie Coleman

Jun 13, 2024

Iris Marie Crisson Coleman, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother completed her mortal journey June 13, 2024.

Marie was born on December 14, 1932, to Price Wesley Crisson and Mayme Louise Hollifield in Marion, North Carolina as the second oldest child of five and oldest daughter of four.

On November 27, 1957, Marie married her eternal companion Veldon Eugene Coleman Sr. in the...

James Michael Kennedy

James Michael Kennedy

Jun 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Michael Kennedy.

Jim left this world peacefully on June 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 80. Jim was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose memory will forever be held in the hearts of those who knew him.

Jim...

Elizabeth Baker

Elizabeth Baker

Jun 11, 2024

Elizabeth Clydell McClellan Baker, 55, passed away peacefully June 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after battling health problems for years.  Born August 21, 1968 in Provo, Utah the daughter of Clyde Earl McClellan and Adelle Bryant McClellan.  Clydell was very talented and loved to crochet, paint, draw, play her ukulele and sing. Family, especially her grandchildren were the...

Diane Pulley

Diane Pulley

Jun 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Pulley on June 10, 2024, just a few days shy of her 82nd birthday. Diane was born on June 14, 1942, in Lehi, UT. She spent her life in dedicated hard work as a Line Worker in the Food Service industry, employed by Stouffers.  Diane served a senior...

Frances Timothy

Frances Timothy

Jun 3, 2024

Frances Renee Timothy passed away on June 3, 2024, at the age of 77 in American Fork, Utah. She was born April 13, 1947 to Morris and Rhea Larsen in Manti, Utah. She married Cloyd Ostler Timothy on June 7, 1969 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Manti Temple.

She adored crafting wooden nativity sets and spending time...

Kenneth Goodman

Kenneth Goodman

Jun 2, 2024

Our sweet father and kind, loyal husband, Kenneth Ralph Goodman of American Fork, Utah, passed away Sunday morning, June 2, 2024 in his home from chronic lung disease. He was born July 15, 1936 in Franklin, Arizona to loving and goodly parents, Ralph Nicholas Goodman and Lena Marie O'Dell. He was the 4th of 5 children. He grew up in...

Jay Garlick

Jay Garlick

Jun 1, 2024

On June 1, 2024, two weeks after his 95th birthday party, Jay Garlick passed from this life after battling cancer. Gaston Junior "Jay" Garlick was born in Hiawatha, Utah on May 18, 1929 to Gastin and Era M Farnworth Garlick. Jay was a cherished member of the community and American Fork was his home for 85 years. Jay had an...

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