The Didericksen Memorial Obituary

Oneil Lake (Neil) 82, surrounded by his family passed away in his Grantsville home the morning of Sunday May 19th 2019. Oneil was born April 21st 1937, in Lynndyl Utah, to Barnabus and Selma Lake. Neil was 2nd to the youngest of 12 children. On March 18th 1958 Oneil married the love of his life, and beautiful wife of 62 years, Ada Simons. They were later sealed for all eternity in the LDS Temple. Together Neil and Ada were blessed with 8 daughters, 27 grandchildren, and 51 great...

Myrna Green, age 82 of Grantsville passed away May 18 at home. She has joined her husband Merl and son Danny who had preceded them both 50 years ago at age 13. Myrna was born in Vernon on Apr. 17, 1937, to Henry and Winnie Gunderson. She married Merl Green in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 30, 1952. They had 5 boys together, Merle Gene (Chris), Roger (Becky), Danny (deceased), Larry and Tommy (Becky). She also raised grandson David Green. A loving caring mother, and person also extended...

Born on December 29, 1967 in the town of Jacona, Michoacan - Mexico.  Son of Jose L. Medina Sr. and Maria del Carmen Balladares. Jose was a loving father and a hard working man. Survived by his daughter, Daniela G Medina. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and fade away. Although we couldn't bear to lose you, we could not ask you to stay. A golden...

Edna Wallace Pollard Adams, age 93 returned to her husband May 8, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born July 28, 1925 in Tyron, Georgia to Jimmy Ware and Elma Oliva Slaton Pollard. She is the 5th of 6 children that grew up on a cotton farm. She married the love of her life Myles S. Adams on February 13, 1943. Not too long after the wedding, Myles went off to war and Edna became one of many “Rosie the Riveters” putting wings on B-24 airplanes. Once WWII was over,...

Deloris Ann Stewart got her wings and memories back early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019. Born in Girard, IL on November 23, 1941. Preceded in death by her Father, Mother and Brother. They are together now. Survived by daughter, Denise LeMay; son Russell (Linda) Mccloud; 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brother, SJ Stewart residing in Carlinville, IL; sister, Shirley Olsen residing in Samaria, ID; and sister, Charlene Harmon (Terry) residing in Globe,...

Linda Joyce Mair would like to let you know that she returned to her Heavenly Father on her favorite day, May the 4th be with you.  As you can tell she was a huge Star Wars fan. She received a call, a sort of offer you can’t refuse. This offer entailed having no pain,  returning to see loved ones, never ending delicious food that doesn’t make you gain an ounce, reading, and all the talking, laughter, and love she could ever handle.   Born:  October 6, 1951...

On May 3rd , 2019, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed through the veil to meet his eternal sweetheart on the third anniversary of her death; Thomas Alan Griffiths, age 78, passed away in his home in Grantsville, Utah. Thomas (“Tom” or “Tommy”) was born on July 27th , 1940, to Thomas S. and Naomi Johnson Griffiths in Logan, Utah, growing up in the “Island” area. He attended Utah State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree...

Christina Cutler Bridges passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29th surrounded by family and friends. She was a beautiful wife, mother to three amazing children, and her husband’s best friend. She was a warrior! She knew where her journey would take her and she embraced it. She fought to the very end with endless bravery, courage, and no fear. Cancer did not win. She was born to Roger and Karen Cutler.  She grew up in Holiday Utah with four brothers, Steven, Brandon,...

Neil Robert Hopkins, 84, passed away on April 22, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 1, 1934, to Cecil Rhodes Hopkins and Nellie Melba Taylor. Neil married Ardis Lynn Angel in the Salt Lake Temple on February 18, 1965, and raised 5 children. Neil valued education and was a lifelong learner. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from BYU and his Ph.D from the University of Maryland. While in college, Neil joined the LDS Church at the age of 20 and...

Shane Dee Kempton returned to his Father in Heaven on the morning of Thursday April 18th. He passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with bone marrow cancer. Shane was born Feb 24, 1965 in SLC and lived most of his life in Grantsville. He was actively engaged in service within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, including many years in scouting and recently at the Salt Lake Temple.  He is survived by parents, Alex & Renee Givens of Grantsville; brother,...