The Didericksen Memorial Obituary

Carl Edward Frampton, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by love, Thursday, April 2, 2020. Carl was born in Grass Valley CA on April 10, 1942, moving to Tooele UT with his family shortly thereafter. Carl was raised by his mother Mary Antonia Homan Frampton as an only child after her husband Carl Albert Frampton passed away from a mining accident when Carl was three years old.   Carl had many good friends in his neighborhood in Tooele and it was those friends that introduced...

Douglas Kent Black passed away March 29, 2020 surrounded by his family in his home after a 3-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 25, 1948 in Salt Lake City Utah to Fern and Floyd Black and was raised in Sugar House. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1972 where he fought in the Vietnam War. After returning, he attended the University of Utah and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering. Doug married Karrie Hale and moved to Erda, UT...

Leo Kent Williams passed away quietly and peacefully, with his loving wife Renee of 53 years by his side. Kent was born May 4th 1943 to Hans and Leota Williams. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He retired from Tooele Army Depot with 29 years of service. He spent several years working with, and helping the youth of our community as an advisor for the Grantsville Trail Dusters riding club and the Grantsville High School Rodeo club. He loved his horses and...

Bud was born September 6, 1939 to Elbert Emer and Elzina Dayley Ross in Burley, Idaho.  He passed away on March 23, 2020 from Parkinson's Disease in his home, surrounded by family.  He fought valiently for 15 years. He was a devout member of his faith (LDS) and had served a mission to the Central States Mission. In 1964, he married the love of his life in the SLC temple, a marriage that would last nearly 56 years. He was a hard worker, who provided well for his family. ...

Marsha Higley passed away unexpectedly at her home, on March 22,  2020 at the age of 51. Marsha was born on January 28, 1969 to Rulon & Carolee Higley weighing 4 lbs 10oz. Marsha met her love, Matt Owen, in 2014. Marsha's life long dream of becoming a mom came true in 2017 when she adopted her son, Calvin. Calvin was the light of her life and her whole world. Marsha is preceded in death by her grandparents: Milo & Katherina Higley and Rulon and Emma Goff; three...

Charles Russell Larsen born on May 27, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020 surrounded by his family.  Russ is survived by his daughter, Kim Jenkins and son, Jason Larsen (Gaylynn), 7 grandchildren Ryne, Kayla, Tee, Pierce, Elika, Lillian, and Scarlett; and 5 great-grandchildren Jordan, Hailey, Andriann, Lexie, and Jaxon; as well as his brother Bruce Larsen and sister Kath.  Russ loved spending time with his family.  He attended many dance recitals, sporting...

Passed away in his home on March 16, 2020 surrounded by his family.  I, John W. White, was born Feb 19, 1938 in Hiawatha, Utah to Louis and Betty White.  I came to Tooele, Utah with my parents when I was 16 years old.  I met and married Rita Lewark when I was 18. We had 3 daughters, Debra (Earl) Crosby; Lori (Rick) Groves; and Mikki (Leon) McKenzie. I divorced Rita after 8 years.  Then, on Nov 1st, 1968, I married Lena Wilde. She had 3 daughters, Debra (Jim)...

Mary Alice “Tally” Durfee Alldredge returned to her Father in Heaven after a long, valiant 28-year battle with cancer and the side effects of cancer treatments. Mary Alice was born July 13, 1948 to Marion Clark and Mary Alice Cook Durfee in Tooele, UT. She was an unwavering faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held many callings including positions in the Primary, Young Women’s, and Relief Society. She served as a librarian at the...

Jeffrey Frank Cecena 32, beloved son, brother, and uncle returned to heaven on March 12,2020. He was born May 6,1987 to Patty Bringard. Anyone who had the privilege to know Jeff, knew they were going to have a good time. He loved going fishing, hiking and anything outdoors, especially camping; he loved to be surrounded by people and a campfire. Jeff is survived by his mother Patty Bringard, his sister Tasina Hinkel (Marty), his three nephews, and many family and friends. He is preceded in...

On the morning of March 4, 2020 beloved father, grandfather, and friend Keith Raymond Ashton died in his sleep in Tooele, Utah at the age of 87.8 years.  Child of Omar Ashton and Elva Mae Anquish Ashton, he was born at home in Meigs Township in Morgan County, Ohio on June 30, 1932.  His Ohio siblings included Rosemary Ashton McGinnis, Karen Ashton Reeves, Gary Ashton, and is survived by his brother Delbert Ashton of Bakersfield, California. Dad would tell stories of his...