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Vaughn Jeffrey Bradley

Vaughn Jeffrey Bradley

Jul 14, 2022

Vaughn Jeffrey Bradley, 75, surrounded by his loving family, passed away July 14, 2022, in Genola, Utah. Vaughn was born to Frank and LaVona Frandson Bradley in Gunnison, Utah on February 12, 1947. He was the middle child of three sons.

After graduating from Gunnison High School, Vaughn continued his education and joined the National Guard (1970-1971)....

Lt. Col. James Harold Dayley (Ret.)

Lt. Col. James Harold Dayley (Ret.)

Jul 14, 2022

Childhood

Born in Burley, Idaho, to Wilma Sylvia Holmes Dayley and Harold (Had) Earl Dayley, his parents surely couldn’t have imagined what their little first-born son would do in his life. Their “Jimmy” had big dreams, but he’d have to leave his beloved Rocky Mountain home to stretch out his hand to serve his country,...

Carol Ann White Hallam

Carol Ann White Hallam

Jul 13, 2022

After being apart for 60 years, our sweet mother reunited with her husband for eternity. Carol Ann White Hallam left her earthly home on July 13, 2022 at the age of 97.

She was born on April 15, 1925 to Clyde and Hazel White in Austin, Utah. Born at home prematurely at only 3 pounds, she began...

Evan Jeffrey Soper

Evan Jeffrey Soper

Jul 12, 2022

Evan Jeffrey Soper passed away July 12, 2022, after a personal battle with depression.  He was 17 years old.

Evan was born in Orem, Utah on October 14, 2004, the last of three boys to Kent and Char Soper. At an early age, he would approach any person of any age and have a conversation with them. ...

Val Olen Sorensen

Val Olen Sorensen

Jul 12, 2022

Our Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Uncle, Brother, and Friend, passed away suddenly, July 12, 2022, from a massive stroke.

Val was born to Christian and Netta Sorensen August 22, 1939. He was the youngest of 12 children. Val was raised in Mapleton and went to School in Springville. Growing up in the shadow of Brigham Young University,  he...

Janette Harris

Janette Harris

Jul 11, 2022

Janette Harris, beloved mother, sister and aunt, passed away from cancer on  July 11, 2022.   Janette was born on May 3rd, 1957 in Spanish Fork Utah to Grant and Helen Harris.  She was the 3 rd of 6 children.  Janette grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School.  She studied nursing at UVU and Weber...

Algernon Jackson Baxter

Algernon Jackson Baxter

Jul 10, 2022

Algernon Jackson Baxter was born to Dee (Choctaw tribe) and Shirley (Cayuga tribe) Baxter on November 15, 1992 in Provo, Utah. As the youngest of six children, he was doted upon by his older siblings and described as the most adorable, easygoing, and happy child. His siblings were his first friends, and they all agree that he was their...

Deloris Myrtle Smith Nelson

Deloris Myrtle Smith Nelson

Jul 10, 2022

Deloris Myrtle Smith Nelson returned to the arms of a loving Heavenly Father on July 10th 2022. She is a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Friend. Her kind heart and infectious laugh made her a joy to be around.

While our grief is great, our sense of gratitude is even greater to Heavenly Father for blessing our...

Waldon S. Vincent

Waldon S. Vincent

Jul 9, 2022

Waldon Standley Vincent, 82, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away peacefully July 9, 2022.  He was born in Spanish Fork to Myrtle Braithwaite and William Standley Vincent.  He never strayed from his beloved Riverbottoms, where he lived his whole life.

When Dad was high school age his parents and two younger brothers moved to Southern California for...

Julie Diane Frost

Julie Diane Frost

Jul 9, 2022

Julie Diane Frost was born on February 11th, 1959. She passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on July 9th, 2022 at the age of 63. She grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah with her loving mother, father, and four siblings. One of her favorite childhood activities was going camping with her father. She...

Darrell Gene Stephens Ries

Darrell Gene Stephens Ries

Jul 6, 2022

Darrell Gene Ries, 82, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on July 6, 2022.

Darrell was born on July 15, 1939 in Burley, Idaho to his parents Joseph David Ries and Lurella Jane Tannehill. He attended and graduated from Spanish Fork, High School. He married his sweetheart DeeAnne Crump on August 28, 1958 in Palmyra, Utah and...

Dallin Kevin Kemp

Dallin Kevin Kemp

Jul 6, 2022

Our favorite cowboy Dallin Kevin Kemp rode off into the sunset on July 6, 2022. We were blessed to have Dallin with us for 29 years, during which he lived life to the fullest. Dallin lived his life making all of those around him feel loved by sharing his passions and gifts.

He was born in Logan,...

Jeanne Alice Carroll

Jeanne Alice Carroll

Jul 5, 2022

A special soul, Jeanne Alice Carroll, left her earthly body behind July 5, 2022, just a few days past her 74th birthday, to return to live with her parents in her heavenly home.

She was born July 3, 1948, in Thatcher, Arizona to Paul Herman Carroll and Geraldine Birdno Carroll. Even through her challenges in mortality, she...

Dakota “Koda” Kiel Staker

Dakota “Koda” Kiel Staker

Jul 4, 2022

Dakota “Koda” Kiel Staker

Koda was born on January 18, 1995. He was the second of three children. He passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2022, as a result of accidental drowning.

Koda was a big guy with a soft heart. We often referred to him as our “Gentle Giant.” Everyone that knew him loved...

Myrl Ann Jex Averett

Myrl Ann Jex Averett

Jul 3, 2022

Myrl Ann passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022.  She was born July 5, 1937 to loving parents, Cyril and Genevieve Croff Jex.  Myrl attended school at Thurber Elementary, Spanish Fork Jr. High, and Spanish Fork High School where she was a member of the drill team. At barely 5 feet tall, she was the shortest girl on the...

Gary Nelson Abbott

Gary Nelson Abbott

Jul 3, 2022

Gary Nelson Abbott successfully completed his mission on earth and returned to his Father in Heaven on July 3, 2022, in Payson, Utah. He was born to Stephen Nelson Abbott and Florence Elizabeth Durrant on April 16, 1949, in Provo, Utah. He was one of seven siblings whom he loved dearly.

After graduating from Springville High School...

John “Grumpy” Diederich

John “Grumpy” Diederich

Jul 1, 2022

John Arthur Diederich passed away July 1, 2022, in Payson, Utah.

John was born April 4, 1955, to Arthur Stephen and Kathryn Marie Diederich in Aurora, Illinois. In 1973, he graduated from West Aurora High School.

He married Nancy Fuller and was blessed with three wonderful daughters: Melissa, Jennifer, and Amy. They later divorced.

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Brent Sterling Argyle

Brent Sterling Argyle

Jun 30, 2022

Brent Sterling Argyle, 63, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on June 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27, 1958 in Payson, Utah to his parents Sterling Cowan Argyle and Marylyn Jones.

Brent attended and graduated from Spanish Fork High School and later went on to receive a master’s degree in Pharmacy...

Brandon Michael Mccrae

Brandon Michael Mccrae

Jun 30, 2022

Our hearts are deeply saddened, but the Heavens rejoiced on Thursday, June 30, 2022, as our sweet Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend took his last breath. Brandon Michael McCrae (Bran) was such a warrior and he fought valiantly over the last six months to stay here on this earth. He took everything with such dignity and bravery that...

Billie Jeanne Paxton

Billie Jeanne Paxton

Jun 28, 2022

Billie Jeanne Paxton peacefully passed away June 28, 2022, in Payson, Utah surrounded by her loving family. She was born to William Elmer and Lucille Jeanne Haycock on July 21, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was one of ten children.

Billie graduated from Hillcrest High School and attended Salt Lake Community College and studied nursing....

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