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Claudine Spencer Benson

Claudine Spencer Benson

Jun 22, 2019

Claudine Spencer Benson, the oldest child of Sterling Leon Spencer Sr. and Maxine Stark was born on October 15, 1935 in Payson, passed from this life on June 22, 2019. She attended and graduated from Payson High School in 1953. She then graduated from BYU in Home Economics in 1957.

She married Leon Benson in July of...

Verna Jean Boyle Pierce

Verna Jean Boyle Pierce

Jun 22, 2019

Verna Jean Boyle Pierce, age 73, of Payson, Utah, passed away on June 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. Verna was born on November 28, 1945 in Payson, Utah to Vernon Henry Boyle and Ruth Elaine Stickney Boyle. She attended and graduated from Payson High School.

On March 11, 1966 she married her sweetheart, Claude...

Sunny Amarante Maestas

Sunny Amarante Maestas

Jun 20, 2019

“SUNNY” AMARANTE MAESTAS, 68, a resident of Medanales, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Amarante was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Maestas and daughter, Bobbie Jo Barnett. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Maestas of Medanales; father, Joe Maestas of Payson, UT; sisters, Margaret (Ron) Cornelius of Kaysville, UT, Cordy (Don) Cornelius of...

Dr. David Carl Marcusen

Dr. David Carl Marcusen

Jun 19, 2019

9/19/1951 – 6/19/2019 Dr. David Carl Marcusen passed away in Palm Springs, California at the age of 67, lovingly surrounded by his three sisters.  He was a compassionate physician and surgeon, gifted classical pianist, respected and accomplished clinical professor, intuitive and imaginative architectural designer, and a professionally trained chef.  He delighted in applying his intellect and creative...

Jayla Ann Hiatt

Jayla Ann Hiatt

Jun 14, 2019

Jayla Ann Hiatt, our beloved daughter and sister passed away suddenly on June 14, 2019 at the age of 18 in a tragic boating accident at Lake Powell. She was born February 27, 2001 in Payson, Utah, to Courtney Ann Measom and Jerad Kevin Hiatt.

Jayla grew up in Spanish Fork attending school at Maple Mountain High...

Dixie Ann Madsen

Dixie Ann Madsen

Jun 12, 2019

Dixie Ann Madsen, age 65, of Spanish Fork, Utah returned to her Father in Heaven peacefully at home on June 12, 2019.  She was born April 3, 1954 in Monticello, Utah to Willard Harold Butt and Leah Mae Walker.  She grew up in Moab and loved fishing and the outdoors.

She graduated from Snow College and moved...

Arnold Dale Beddoes

Arnold Dale Beddoes

Jun 12, 2019

Arnie Beddoes

Arnold Dale Beddoes, 72 of Payson, Utah passed away surrounded by his family on June 12, 2019. He fought a valiant fight with prostate cancer. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Payson, Utah to his loving parents LaVon Max Beddoes and Bessie Limb. He attended Payson High School where he enjoyed playing football...

William Wilson Harryman

William Wilson Harryman

Jun 11, 2019

William (Bill) Wilson Harryman died June 11, 2019 of injuries sustained in an industrial accident. Bill was born in Spanish Fork on December 6, 1949 to William Larsen and Elna Wilson Harryman. He lived his early years in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High in 1968. He received pipefitter training at Utah Trade Tech. He became a...

Shirley Ann Cook

Shirley Ann Cook

Jun 8, 2019

Shirley Ann Cook, 85, of Springville, Utah passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Provo, Utah.

Shirley is the daughter of Melvin Alonzo Cook and Annie Ritchie Cook. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on October 12, 1933.

Shirley graduated from Ucon High School and Ricks College (now BYUI) with a Bachelors degree in...

Barbara Lou Tumburas Wilson

Barbara Lou Tumburas Wilson

Jun 7, 2019

Barbara Wilson passed away peacefully at her home in Spanish Fork June 7, 2019.  She was surrounded by her family, whom she loved dearly.  She was 87 years old.  Barbara was born September 20, 1931 in Provo Utah to Nicholas Tumburas and Ruby Mann.  She was raised in Provo and Springville and graduated from Springville High School in 1949....

David William Ahrens

David William Ahrens

Jun 7, 2019

David William Ahrens passed away on June 7, 2019 at the age of 47 after a courageous, year-long battle with cancer. David was born to loving parents, Glenn and Nancy Ahrens, on July 13, 1971 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of four children and at the age of 15 he and his family moved to Rockford, Illinois....

Peggy Joy Dockstader Bird

Peggy Joy Dockstader Bird

Jun 4, 2019

Peggy Joy Dockstader Bird, loving mother, aunt, grandmother and sister, passed away on June 4, 2019 in Springville, Utah. Peggy was born March 16, 1948 in Payson, Utah to Verl Eugene and Lenereaux Holman Dockstader. She grew up in Payson and was a graduate of Payson High School.

Peggy worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal...

Carla Ann Crouch Ryan

Carla Ann Crouch Ryan

Jun 1, 2019

Carla Ann (Crouch) Ryan, 59, passed away in her home in Payson, Utah, on June 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Carla was born January 23, 1960, to Oren “Bud” and Eunice (Ross) Crouch in Payson. She married Blake Alan Ryan on June 22, 1978. A lifelong Payson resident, Carla graduated from Payson High and was very...

Teagan Kyle Sheetz

Teagan Kyle Sheetz

May 30, 2019

Teagan Kyle Sheetz, our loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend passed away suddenly from complications of an unexpected brain tumor, on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Provo, Utah. He was born March 19, 2000, in Cedar City, Utah, to Kyle Robin and SueDawn Beardall Sheetz. Teagan was a 2018 Spanish Fork High School graduate and also graduated...

Max “Dutch” Wightman

Max “Dutch” Wightman

May 30, 2019

Max Derrell Wightman died peacefully on May 30, 2019 in Provo, Utah.

Max went by the nickname Dutch and was born on August 30, 1924 to Max W. and Edna Schwartz in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In 1942, Dutch enlisted in the Navy where he would serve with the greatest generation in World War II...

Allen D Evans

Allen D Evans

May 29, 2019

Allen D Evans, 86, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2019 in Payson, Utah. Allen was born April 13, 1933 in Spanish Fork to Daniel R. and Jane Benson Evans. He grew up working on the family farm, farming, and raising cattle with his Dad and Grandpa. He loved his hometown and the people he...

John Steven Mcpheeters

John Steven Mcpheeters

May 29, 2019

John Steven McPheeters, 68, was born September 2, 1950 in Salt Lake City, UT. He passed away on May 29, 2019 in Spanish Fork, UT. He is the beloved son of Leonard Harry McPheeters and Lida Margaret (Waugaman) McPheeters.

He lived in Salt Lake City until 1956 when his family moved to southern California. He attended El...

Mary Dean Stout Nosack

Mary Dean Stout Nosack

May 28, 2019

Mary Dean (Stout) Nosack, 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

She leaves behind her husband of 56 years, Ken Nosack; her sons, Kris and Kurt Nosack; her daughter, Michelle Shepherd; and her siblings, Larry, Marlyn, Janet and Don.

Mary was born in Pioche, Nevada to Cyril and Donna, and grew up in Midvale,...

Earl John Gull

Earl John Gull

May 28, 2019

Earl John Gull, 91, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, left his earthly life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 to be reunited with many beloved family members. Earl was born November 23, 1927 in Spanish Fork, Utah to John Bryant and Rosetta Hanks Gull. He grew up in Spanish Fork and attended schools there.

Earl married Carol...

Bettie Ann Muhlestein

Bettie Ann Muhlestein

May 27, 2019

Bettie Ann Muhlestein, age 83, returned to her Heavenly Father Monday, May 27, 2019 at Pointe Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in Lehi, Utah. From her birth in Bingham Canyon, Utah on July 31, 1935 to her death on Monday, she nourished people around her with her love, faith and dedication. She grew up on a farm in Fruita, Colorado...

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