Our Current Obituaries

Jul 8, 2019

Dee Russell Hymas, 86, passed away July 8, 2019 in Orem, Utah.  He was born August 6, 1932 in Paris, Idaho to Russell John Hymas and Ruth Hirschi Hymas.  He married Ruth Anne Smart on September 20, 1951 in the Logan Temple.

Dee worked as a geologist for Shell Oil for over 35 years.  He loved working...

Jul 6, 2019

Louise Ida Olsen Johnson, returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday July 6, 2019.  Her husband Mark, sister Carol, family, and a friend were by her side.  Louise was born April 12, 1942 in American Fork, Utah.  She was the daughter of John F. And Opal Ida Lund Olsen.  She was the second of three children, Richard the oldest,...

Jul 1, 2019

Our glorious, David Dean Bona, beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and friend joined his loving Heavenly Father after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his precious loved ones on the morning of July 1, 2019, in Lehi, Utah. David was born August 14, 1979 in Salt Lake City, Utah to devoted parents Dean...

Jun 28, 2019

Altha Lydia Schmidtlein Benson Gandolfo, 83, of American Fork, Utah passed away surrounded by her family June 28, 2019.  Born November 14, 1935 in Eureka, Nevada the daughter of Walter Alden Schmidtlein and Lydia Verna Seat.  She married Karl G Benson December 28, 1953 in the Logan LDS Temple he preceded her in death November 17, 2013.  She later...

Jun 26, 2019

Michael Morlin Conder, 78, passed away June 26, 2019 in American Fork, Utah at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 5, 1941 to Morlin John Conder and Ruby Larayn Nelson Conder. He married Connie Smith on June 20, 1969 in Elko, Nevada. Mike loved riding his motorcycle and going on adventures with his many friends....

Jun 25, 2019

Laurie Dawn Kinsey, 48, died on June 25, 2019 in American Fork, UT. She was born on June 16, 1971 in Provo, UT.

Our beloved Laurie was a bright light and inspiration to everyone that knew her. Her love of dolls was unmatched. She always had dolls with her. Laurie loved all the family vacations that she...

Jun 23, 2019

Janice V Jones Taufa, 81, of American Fork, passed away June 23, 2019.  Born May 14, 1938 in American Fork the daughter of Stanley Rockwell and Velma Nelson Jones.  Janice was a very loving and caring person who took care of many people and especially loved her pets.  She loved gardening and reading.  Survivors include her children:  Terry (Toni)...

Jun 21, 2019

Our sweet mother and grandmother Vaunda Stone Box passed away June 21, 2019 in American Fork, Utah at the age of 94.  She was born October 2, 1924 in Salem, Utah to Ammon Oliver and Roycie Sheffield Stone.  On November 10, 1943 she married Darwin Box in the Salt Lake Temple.   She grew up in Salem on the family...

Jun 19, 2019

Shirley Romney Pardoe died on June 19, 2019 in Highland, Utah. She was born on June 27, 1925 to Owen Thomas Romney and Cora Vivien McDonald in Provo, Utah. She married Thomas Earl Pardoe on August 3, 1946, their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple on May 13, 1948.

She loved the gospel...

Jun 19, 2019

In Loving Memory

On June 19, 2019 Norma Hunter Riska was reunited with her sweetheart. She was born on May 19, 1923 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Joseph Franklin and Josephine Nicolene Larson Hunter. She was the youngest of 11 children.

Norma grew up in American Fork, Utah, graduating from American Fork High. She attended LDS...

Jun 13, 2019

Helen Joyce Mayne, 88, died on June 13, 2019 in American Fork, UT. She was born on September 15, 1930 to Garland Bertroch and Ruth Caywood in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Helen was extremely active in the American Fork 6th ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, served as The Relief Society President and many other...

Jun 12, 2019

Joseph H Pantos

(Cadillac Joe)

Joseph Henry Pantos 6/8/1933 -6/12/2019

Our hero and warrior, Cowboy Joe, Uncle Joe, Gruncle Joe, Ole man Joe, Grandpa Joe, and most commonly Cadillac Joe, passed away June 12, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was born in Salt Lake City to Bill and Della...

Jun 11, 2019

Paul and Jackie Gardner

Like a bittersweet chapter in an everlasting love story, Paul Gerber Gardner, 93, passed away on June 11, 2019. Five days later, on June 16, 2019, his beautiful wife of 70 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Briggs Gardner, 91, joined him. Both passed away peacefully in their home, surrounded by family and friends, in Vancouver,...

Jun 9, 2019

Wayne D Mills, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away peacefully, at the age of 83,  on June 9, 2019 in Provo, UT. Wayne was born on May 15, 1936 in Roosevelt, UT to Loren and Violet Mills. He was raised in the small town of Neola, UT. He was an exceptional student and graduated as class Valedictorian. He...

Jun 7, 2019

Justin Steven Hansen of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 7, 2019.  Justin was born April 24, 1975 to Steven and Terry Hansen.   Justin was the second oldest of 6 children.  Justin married Kami Miller in 1995 they had two sons together, Dylan Justin Hansen, and Hayden Lewis Hansen they later divorced.  Justin married Jessica...

Jun 7, 2019

As a family, we lovingly acknowledge the passing of husband, father, grandfather and friend, Brian Grant Larson on June 7, 2019 following a valiant battle with a vicious cancer. Within the backdrop of World War II, Brian was born to a loving family in Cardston, Alberta Canada on November 3, 1942. He was the third of four children born...

Jun 2, 2019

“Life is like a Quilt…

Years bound together

Embellished with family and friends,

Backed with Tradition,

Stitched with Love

With cornerstones placed carefully

To create a one-of-a-kind

Journey through time.”

-Unknown

Marlene Sherwood Bowers passed away peacefully on the morning of...

Jun 1, 2019

Loretta Josette Green Johnson, our beloved sweetheart, mom, grandma, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She will be remembered for her laugh, her smile, her powerful spirit, and the legacy of love she created wherever she went.

Loretta was born October 23, 1951, to Charles and Estelle Parrish Green in Fayetteville, North Carolina....

May 31, 2019

Claudia Anderson Coombs, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed peacefully May 31, 2019 after a long battle with MDS.

Claudia was born July 5, 1950 to Harold Warren Anderson, and Dona Gay Grant of American Fork, Utah. She married Gilbert Troy Coombs December 11, 2005.

Claudia worked at Jack and Jill Bowling Lanes for...

May 29, 2019

We celebrate the life of Robert Ronald Roush, who passed away on May 29, 2019, at the age of 85, in Provo, Utah. He was born on September 25, 1933 in Denver, Colorado to Robert Zeb Roush and Inez Myrth Noblitt. He graduated from Brigham Young University and earned his Master’s Degree at Utah State University. His happiest accomplishment...