The Didericksen Memorial Obituary

Gary Lynn Matkin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kalispell, Montana to parents, Loren and Charlotte Matkin, who taught him the enriching values that he continued to teach throughout his life to all around him. He met and married Gloria Osier while attending Montana Tech and later graduated from the School of Mines with a bachelors in Math.Together, they started their family. He became a loving and patient father to five children. They all later became members...

RC Smith passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on May 29, 2021. RC was born July 7, 1944 to Leroy and Margaret Smith in Pocatello, Idaho. He served in the United States Navy from 1962-1968.  RC married the love of his life Judy Smith on July 14, 1967. They were married for 53 years.  He was employed at JR Simplot in Pocatello, Idaho before he pursued his career with Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years and then retired in 2009. It was in Utah where he found...

Jessie Albert Butler “Uncle Jesse” Beloved father, brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend Jessie Albert Butler (Uncle Jesse) passed in peace Monday May 17, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 74.  Jessie was born December 1, 1946 to Evelyn & Ellis (Bill) Butler in Grantsville, UT.  He graduated from Grantsville High school in 1965. Jesse was a lifelong Tooele County Resident.  Jesse married and later divorced Peggy Jean Baker. He married and later...

Gregg Stirling Gilbert (60), a proud dad, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Gregg graduated from Grantsville High School, University of Utah and University of Phoenix. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England, Leeds Mission. He loved sports and enjoyed travelling. He is survived by his daughter, Hanna; his sister, Christine (Jerry) Clipp...

Richard Ebmeyer passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2021. He was 63. A father, brother, uncle, and friend was greeted by his loved ones on the other side. Richard was born in Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana on September 8,1957. He graduated high school and went on to serve in the US Military. After his military service he settled down and built a family. He loved fishing, wood carving, and spending time with his children. A gentle soul & peacekeeper, Richard...

Lyle honorably completed his earthly mission and returned to his Heavenly Father on April 28, 2021.  He was born on May16, 1951 to Cora Louise and Owen Parkinson.  Lyle is the oldest of eight children: Lucille,Cora (Guy) Johnson, Wally(Karen) Parkinson, Renea (Steve) Baker, Lorraine (Lee) Mair, Rebecca (Chance) Bawden, Howard. Lyle was married and sealed to the love of his life Susan Gull on February 16, 1973. Together they have three wonderful children: Ben (Elaine)...

An avid hunter and fisherman joined his father, sister and nephews in Heaven on April 20, 2021. Daniel Kasper was born in the early morning hours on Halloween, He was a fisherman at birth, when he would refuse to sleep in his crib without his fishing pole. The family cabin had a large orange water tower that his mother would call his giant forever pumpkin. As the youngest child of the "Tripp Tribe" he graduated from Hunter High School in 2004, where he made many life long...

There was a glorious reunion on April 17, 2021 when our mom, grandma, aunt, sister, and friend was gathered into the arms of all her loved ones on the other side. She was 93. Iva was born in Garfield, Utah on May 19,1927 to Martha Jensen and George Q. Brothersen. She was a “Garfield Brat” up to the age of 14 years. The family moved to Magna, Utah and attended school at Cyprus High and graduated in 1945. She belonged to the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps for 6 years. After...

Val Myra Johnson Smith, 98 passed away April 15, 2021. Val was born March 13, 1923. The oldest child of Raleigh H. and Myra Jefferies Johnson. She was blessed to be born into a loving, happy family. Val spent her early years in Grantsville. She moved with her family to Saltair during her Jr High and High school days but found her way back to Grantsville every week-end. She graduated from Cypress High School in 1941. Val married Roland Smith on Dec. 31, 1941, six day later Roland left to...

Ronald Scott McFarland passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 in Tooele, Utah. Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 28, 1931 to Robert and Mildred McFarland. He grew up in Ohio and spent many summers at Diamond Lake in Michigan with his parents, sister Judy, friends, and extended family. Ron attended Western Michigan University and worked at the Tooele Army Depot, retiring in 2004. He was a veteran of the Korean War and will be buried with military honors. Ron married Norma Stark in...