Obituaries

Jul 27, 2021

Ellis Martell Larson took his last breath of life in the early hours of July 27, 2021 Ellis was born to Harold S. & Mavis Larson on March 5, 1941 in Compton, California He was married to Pauline Garcia, later divorced but remained friends. Ellis served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962, serving 13 months in...

Jul 5, 2021

Roger Eugene Haynes passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Roger was born July 17, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Burt Haynes and Bonnie Gardner, who were divorced. He was the oldest of 3 children: Ray (Jill) Haynes and Dianne Haynes, who he was close with....

Jul 2, 2021

On the afternoon of July 2, Jay Loren Taylor left this earth and is finally free of all the tubes and machines he was tethered to after being diagnosed with lung cancer 12 years ago. Jay was born on January 14, 1958, to Frank L and Vardella Jenks Taylor. And was number 5 of 6 children. He spent most...

Jun 26, 2021

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Child family announces the passing of Kent Elman “Aardvark” Child in a tragic accident on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 64 years.  Kent was born on November 12, 1956 to Clyde Rawson and Carma Joyce Jackson Child in Murray, Utah.  He married the love of his life, Shauna...

Jun 24, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, “nama,” sister, and friend, Betty Jean Whyte Ray (70) passed away peacefully Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Pine Canyon, Utah after a very courageous and optimistic battle with cancer. Betty was born March 4, 1951 to Luella Bell Hair and Andrew Whyte Jr. in Salt Lake City. She graduated from Highland High School in 1969 and...

Jun 15, 2021

Peggy Gumucio passed away peacefully in her room with her youngest son by her side on the morning of June 15th, 2021 in West Jordan, Utah. A graveside service will be held at the cemetery in Humansville, Missouri on June 30th, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Peggy was born on May 30th, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Woods...

Jun 13, 2021

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...

May 29, 2021

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. ...

May 17, 2021

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...

May 12, 2021

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...

Apr 30, 2021

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...

Apr 28, 2021

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...

Apr 20, 2021

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...

Apr 17, 2021

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...

Apr 15, 2021

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...

Apr 13, 2021

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...

Apr 12, 2021

Donald Oliver Silva Sr. passed away on Monday April 12th at the age of 84 surrounded by his family from complications associated with Pneumonia.

Don was born on October 1st 1936 in Benicia California to Oliver and Mable Silva. He was the second of their five children.

He married Brenda Williams on January 17th 1959...

Apr 6, 2021

Lynn was an affectionate, loving, and generous husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away at home on April 6, 2021 following a long battle with multiple medical problems. Lynn was born in Ogden, Utah, and spent his childhood growing up in Murray, Utah. He later graduated from Murray High School and went off to college where...

Mar 31, 2021

Jayme Anderson passed away March 31, 2021 after suffering a debilitating stroke October 7, 2020.  She was born February 10, 1964 to Maurice Rees Anderson and Josie Sterner Anderson  in Murray Utah.   Her only son Alex Schlangen was the light of her life.   She graduated from Alta High School in 1982.  Jayme was employed by the State of Utah,...

Mar 29, 2021

Gary William Giles passed away in his sleep on  March 29th, 2021, at the age of 83, surrounded by his Wife, kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Gary was born in Heber city, Utah to Ray and Therma Giles. He was the oldest sibling to George, Kay, Louanne, and Mary. At the age of 17, Gary enlisted in the Navy and served his country for...