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Linda Kay Jensen

Linda Kay Jensen

Jun 12, 2022

After a life of working hard and serving others, Linda Kay Jensen passed away in Arizona, where she had lived for most of her adult life.  She was born February 22, 1953, in Payson, Utah, to John F Hiatt and Shirley Cloward Hiatt.  She grew up in the community of Payson, Utah, attending schools there, and graduated with the...

Cathy Christopherson

Cathy Christopherson

Jun 11, 2022

In the early morning of Saturday, June 11, 2022, as the sun was rising, Cathy passed from this life. She was born November 25, 1958, in Payson, Utah, the youngest child and only daughter, to William Ray Christopherson and Thelma Higgins Christopherson. She and her two older brothers, Jim and Kevin, grew up on a trout farm in Springlake,...

Millard “Mick” Ned Balzly

Millard “Mick” Ned Balzly

Jun 10, 2022

Millard “Mick” Ned Balzly, 70, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on June 10, 2022.

Mick was born on August 1, 1951 in Payson, Utah to Millard Theodore Balzly and Zoe Marie Rinehart.

He attended and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1969. He grew up farming and it became a big part of...

Zuri Legend Mondestin

Zuri Legend Mondestin

Jun 7, 2022

On June 7th, 2022, our baby, Zuri Legend Mondestin, passed away at Primary Children’s Hospital in the arms of his parents, Mckynlee Callister and Sted Mondestin, from complications due to bacterial meningitis.

Zuri came into this world on September 15th, 2021 in Provo Utah, fighting, at just over 3 pounds, but quickly grew into a strong, healthy,...

James K. Ford

James K. Ford

Jun 7, 2022

James K. Ford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Watching him defy all odds was a testament of his faith, strength, and selflessness.

Jim was born in Layton, Utah on May 12 th , 1943, to Joe and Elvira Ford.  Shortly after he was born, his family moved back to Orem,...

James “Jim” Nielsen Creer

James “Jim” Nielsen Creer

Jun 6, 2022

James Nielsen Creer “Jim”, age 69, of Spanish Fork, passed away on June 6, 2022 from complications of COPD. He passed peacefully surrounded by his children and siblings.

Jim was born on September 15, 1952 in Spanish Fork, UT to Joseph E. and Florence Ruth Nielsen Creer. He grew up in Spanish Fork and was a graduate...

Kenneth Jerald Rudolph

Kenneth Jerald Rudolph

Jun 3, 2022

Kenneth Jerald Rudolph passed away June 3, 2022, after a brief illness.

Ken was born December 20, 1943, in Gackle, North Dakota. After high school, he worked for a short time in construction. He then found his life’s calling in sales. He worked for Kirby Sales, and quickly moved up from sales to district management, then became...

Debra Ann King

Debra Ann King

Jun 3, 2022

Debra Ann King, 70, passed away peacefully with her caring husband by her side, on June 3rd, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Deb was born in Payson, Utah and was raised by her loving parents Fenton and Betty Finch in south Provo.

Deb graduated from Provo High School in 1970 and then attended Brigham Young...

Cherry W. Francom Farnsworth

Cherry W. Francom Farnsworth

Jun 2, 2022

After a long and valiant fight with end-stage renal disease, Cherry passed away peacefully June 2, 2022, with her loving husband of 28 years by her side.

She is survived by Dahl E. Farnsworth, husband; Ida F. Williams, sister; Casey Williams, brother-in-law; three brothers-in law, Orrin & Troy Farnsworth, and Dan Lloyd; sister-in-law, Jeanette Farnsworth; and best...

Shirl Gammell Olsen

Shirl Gammell Olsen

Jun 2, 2022

Shirl Gammell Olsen “Oly”, 78, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on June 2, 2022 peacefully surrounded by his family.

Shirl was born on October 15, 1943 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Max Wilbert and Marjorie Gammell Olsen. He grew up in the Spanish Fork area attending and graduating from Spanish Fork, Utah. He later went on...

Gilbert L. Torgeson Jr.

Gilbert L. Torgeson Jr.

Jun 2, 2022

Gilbert Loraine Torgeson Jr. passed away in the quiet morning hours of June 2, 2022.

His services will be held on June 9, 2022, at the Payson 19th Ward building located at 482 West 1400 South, Payson, Utah 84651. There will be a viewing at the church from 9:30 am to 10:30 am followed by the funeral...

Carl Marvin

Carl Marvin

May 29, 2022

Carl Marvin passed away peacefully at home at age 90 on May 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 17, 1931, in Payson, Utah, the 4th child of Orrin Delbert and Mary Hicks Marvin. Carl grew up in the Payson area and received his formal education in the Payson Schools, attending Peteetneet Elementary School, Payson...

Garold Max Beddoes

Garold Max Beddoes

May 28, 2022

Garold Max Beddoes finished his time on earth on May 28, 2022.

Garold was the eldest child of Max Lavon and Bessie Limb Beddoes, born on February 3, 1945, in Payson, Utah. Garold had two brothers and one sister, Arnold, Von, and Kathy. Though Von and Kathy were several years younger, they got along pretty good, especially...

Norma “Diane” Kay Houston

Norma “Diane” Kay Houston

May 28, 2022

Norma “Diane” Kay Houston, 80, reunited with her husband Joseph C. Houston in heaven May 28, 2022. Diane was born to Cleon Washington Kay and Norma Louise Jones Kay. She graduated from Juab High School and attended Utah Technical Trade School in Provo.

Diane married the love of her life Joseph C Houston on July 2, 1960....

Andrea Jo Curtis

Andrea Jo Curtis

May 26, 2022

Andrea Jo Curtis passed on May 26, 2022. She was born on July 14, 1965 in Salt Lake City, Utah and was the oldest of three children. She and her brothers, Bodie and Clint, were raised in Payson, Utah. Andrea attended Payson High School and was a member of the drill team. After graduating from Payson High in 1983,...

Sterling Cowan Argyle

Sterling Cowan Argyle

May 24, 2022

Sterling Cowan Argyle, 85, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on May 24, 2022.

Sterling was born on December 20, 1936 in Spanish Fork, Utah to his parents George Erwin Argyle and Agnes Hortense Anderson.

He attended and graduated from Spanish Fork High School and continued his education at Utah State University, and Brigham Young...

Shirley Johnson (Christiansen) Ferre

Shirley Johnson (Christiansen) Ferre

May 23, 2022

Shirley Johnson (Christiansen) Ferre, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at the age of 78.

Shirley was born on a cold winter day, January 10, 1944, to Peter Lundgren Johnson and Ada Leone Sidwell Johnson, in the family home located in Santaquin, Utah.

Her father and mother had seven previous children:...

Debra “Debbie” Eugenia Liggett Copas

Debra “Debbie” Eugenia Liggett Copas

May 22, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Eugenia Liggett Copas passed away on May 22nd, 2022, at the age of 71. She battled uterine and bone cancer, but it never stopped her from telling stories, cracking jokes, hunting down a good bargain, or loving fiercely as she continued to look after all of us.

Debbie was born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,...

Lily Ann Conroy

Lily Ann Conroy

May 21, 2022

Lily Ann Conroy was born on April 18, 2005 in Monterey, California.  Living with a mother that was a trained marine biologist meant that she spent much of her early years scouring the tidepools for sea critters.  It should be no surprise some of her first words were “keyhole limpet” and “isopod”.  She was always advanced for her age...

Walter Devaur Talbot

Walter Devaur Talbot

May 21, 2022

TO VIEW THE SERVICES VIA LIVESTREAM, PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE A FEW MINUTES PRIOR TO SERVICES BEGINNING AT 11:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 AND CLICK ON THE VIDEO LINK BELOW.

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Our beloved Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, Uncle and friend moved on to be with Mom. What a beautiful reunion that...

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