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Leonard James Craig

Leonard James Craig

Sep 3, 2024

Leonard James Craig, 81, passed away in Payson, Utah, in the early hours of September 3, 2024.  He was born in Bloomington, Illinois on June 27, 1943, to Robert L. Craig and LaVerne Gaultney Craig. He spent his childhood in Bloomington, Illinois.

He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He...

Lavern “Nick” Kohls

Lavern “Nick” Kohls

Sep 2, 2024

Lavern (Nick) Everett Kohls, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community pillar, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of September 2nd. He was 83 years old. Nick’s life was full of joy and love as he served all those around him. Nick was born on Nov 4, 1940, to Raymond and Wilma in Price, Utah. He...

Nancy Karen Hancock Meldrum

Nancy Karen Hancock Meldrum

Aug 30, 2024

Nancy Karen Hancock Meldrum passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 while living in Springville, Utah after a courageous struggle with dementia.

Karen was born in Rexburg, Idaho on April 28, 1942. She was raised on the family farm in Menan, Idaho. She attended school in Rigby, and graduated from Rigby High School.

Karen attended...

Lorraine Wride

Lorraine Wride

Aug 30, 2024

Our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend, Lorraine Julianita Maestas Wride, passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 30, 2024, eight days before her 84th birthday.

Lorraine was born on September 8, 1940, to Jose Melisendro Maestas and Simodocea Jaramillo Maestas in Vallecitos, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Lorraine was born at her home,...

Starla Rae Drage

Starla Rae Drage

Aug 29, 2024

Starla Rae Larsen Drage, age 91 passed away, surrounded by family August 29th. Starla was born October 1, 1932, to Andrew William and Vera Mae Chatwin Larsen at her Grandmother’s home in Santaquin.  She was raised in Genola. For most of her younger years, as soon as school was out, until school started again in the fall, her family...

Kent C. Viklund

Kent C. Viklund

Aug 28, 2024

Kent Viklund, born on October 29, 1948 in American Fork, Utah, was a man whose life was a testament to the power of love, friendship, and the great outdoors. Even as we mourn his passing on August 28, 2024, we celebrate the joy and inspiration he brought to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Kent...

Lane Buckley Everson

Lane Buckley Everson

Aug 28, 2024

Lane Buckley Everson, 63, of Salem, Utah, passed away on August 28, 2024, from heart complications.

Lane was born March 30, 1961, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Shirley Ann Travelstead McMullen and Buckley Everson and was the third of four children. From Las Vegas, the family moved to Sherman Oaks, California, then to Cyprus, California, before settling...

Berton Edwin Rewis Jr.

Berton Edwin Rewis Jr.

Aug 26, 2024

Berton Edwin Rewis Jr., fondly known as Frank or “Bootie”, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah.

Born on September 4, 1938, in Georgia, Frank lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, service, and joy.

He married the love of his life, Taska Darlene Massingill, on...

Kent Max Youd

Kent Max Youd

Aug 25, 2024

On August 25th, Kent Max Youd, age 73, surrounded by his family passed peacefully from this world to be reunited with those gone before, especially Amberly. He was born in Spanish Fork, Utah to Max and Marie Youd and started on a journey that would shape him into a Marine, Iron Worker, Horseman, but most importantly, Husband, Father, Grandfather...

Diane Hope Barnett Tanner Surtees

Diane Hope Barnett Tanner Surtees

Aug 24, 2024

Diane Hope Barnett Tanner Surtees, 75, of Anthony, NM passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Orchard View in Payson, Utah.

Diane was born on August 17, 1949, in Danville, IL to the late Walter Leon “Red” and Sarah Viginia Hope (Shutes) Barnett. On October 8, 1971, she married Vern L Tanner in the Manti, Utah...

John Charles Ryan

John Charles Ryan

Aug 20, 2024

They are serving watermelon in heaven in celebration of John Charles Ryan’s return. John passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2024, at the age of 88. He said he would die of old age, and he did!

John was born to Adaline Temple Clark and John Edwards Ryan on May 7,...

Carol Butler Ford

Carol Butler Ford

Aug 19, 2024

Carol Butler Ford (age 67) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly from complications following a heart attack while on a girls trip in Alaska on August 19th, 2024.

Carol was born on March 23rd 1957, to parents J. Lee and Diane Butler. She was raised in Spanish Fork, UT and spent...

Ada Jo Ann Haskell Stevenson

Ada Jo Ann Haskell Stevenson

Aug 17, 2024

Jo Ann Haskell Stevenson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on April 22, 1941, in Payson, Utah, Jo Ann spent her entire life in the town she cherished.

She attended Peteetneet and Taylor Elementary Schools, followed by Payson Junior High and Payson High...

Joseph Alan Worthen

Joseph Alan Worthen

Aug 16, 2024

Joseph Alan Worthen, affectionately known as Joe, Mr. Worthen, Coach, Bishop, Dad, and the name he was most proud of: Grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home in Payson, Utah, on August 16th, 2024, at the age of 85.

Joe was Born on November 10th, 1938 in Panguitch, Utah. He was the 11th of 12 children. On...

Cindy Haruko Kitteridge Bingham

Cindy Haruko Kitteridge Bingham

Aug 15, 2024

Cindy Haruko Kitteridge Bingham, 45, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, after fighting valiantly for 12 years with breast cancer. Cindy was born on July 25, 1979 to Randy Neil Kitteridge and Diann Yamasaki Kitteridge in Payson, Utah. She was the oldest of two children.

While growing up, Cindy had a passion for clogging...

Clyfton James Allen

Clyfton James Allen

Aug 14, 2024

Clyfton James Allen, our dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, passed away at age 38 on August 14th, 2024, after losing his lifelong battle with anxiety and depression. He passed in the early morning hours in the Provo, Utah hospital. Clyfton, the youngest child of Jerry Clyff Allen and Myrna Freeman Allen, was born on...

Kristin Marlayne Dollarhide

Kristin Marlayne Dollarhide

Aug 13, 2024

Kristin Marlayne Dollarhide (Handy), a cherished elementary school teacher and devoted mother, passed away on August 13, 2024, at home in Elk Ridge, Utah. Born on November 4, 1971, Kristin’s life was a beacon of kindness, hard work, and love. She always prioritized the needs of others over her own.

Kristin dedicated her life to her family...

Reid K. Nielson

Reid K. Nielson

Aug 12, 2024

Reid Kent Nielson was born in Richfield, Utah on September 29, 1944, to Roger & Ruth Greenwood Nielson. He passed away on August 12, 2024, after a lengthy struggle with congestive heart & kidney failure. He was the second born of the Nielson’s 5 children. He spent his early years in the idyllic community of Monroe with his brothers...

Ray Fredrick Mccune

Ray Fredrick Mccune

Aug 12, 2024

Ray Fredrick McCune, age 83, passed away in the late morning of August 12, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a life well lived. He was born June 19, 1941, to William Francis McCune and Irmgard Pauline Mehner McCune. Ray graduated from Alhambra High School, then attended East Los Angeles College for two years.

Ray married his...

Larry Gordon Cloward

Larry Gordon Cloward

Aug 12, 2024

Larry Gordon Cloward, 79, passed away in West Valley, Utah on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Larry was born on May 21, 1945, in Spanish Fork, Utah to Gordon L. and Mary Monk Cloward. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1963, and then attended Snow College. He married Gail Ott on February 27, 1965, in Tropic,...

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