Obituaries

Jun 3, 2019

Samuel Ray Thackeray, 80, passed away peacefully in his home at Morgan, UT, June 3rd, 2019 from kidney failure. He was beloved by all who new him.

Sam was born January 11, 1939 in Ogden, Utah. He was the youngest of seven children born to Horace E. Thackeray and Margaret Dell Burnett. He graduated from Morgan High School, Morgan Utah in 1957. He enjoyed playing high school basketball and football....

May 27, 2019

Brent Clifford Griffith, age 51, passed away from a heart attack on May 27th, 2019 in the University of Utah MICU.

Brent is survived by his wife, Christine Griffith; his two children, Ashlee (TJ) Ciura and Scott Griffith (20); his two grandchildren, AJ Ciura (3) and Mavis Ciura (8 weeks); his mother and stepfather, Kyle and Mary Swallow; his father and stepmother, Scott...

May 22, 2019

Bengala “Bennie” Flores Baird surrounded by her family, left her earthly home on May 22, 2019 to join her loved ones in heaven. She was born on November 8, 1929 to Vicente and Oliva Estrada Flores and was raised in the Mormon Colonies of Colonial Juarez, Dublan, Mexico. Bennie attended school at the Juarez Academy and moved to Arizona...

May 22, 2019

Florence Matson Stout, age 93 passed away on Wednesday 22 May 2019. She was surrounded by her children and loved ones. Florence was born July 15, 1925 in Provo, Utah to David and Esther Taylor Matson. She was raised and educated in Tooele, Utah.

Florence married Ralph O’Lee Stout June 2, 1944. This marriage was sealed in...

May 22, 2019

Jackie Lee Turner's Higher Calling Jackie Lee Turner, age 65, born June 3, 1953, wife of James Douglas Turner was at her home in Grantsville, Utah, Wednesday May 22, 2019 when she got a call she couldn't refuse as they told her that her mission on this Earth has an advancement program. She said yes and is now teaching others in Heaven....

May 22, 2019

I, Kimball Max Johnson passed away on May 22, 2019.  I was born to Max and Erna Johnson on April 20, 1950. My brothers are Peter, Russell and Bill Johnson

I have made my decisions, which are known to my remaining family members:  my daughter, Crystal Stearns; her husband, Mike Stearns; and my grandson, Trevor. My son Ben passed...

May 22, 2019

Maxine Bolinder, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away May 22, 2019. She was born to James and Hazel Madsen on De. 29, 1933. She had 2 sisters; Donna (deceased and Connie, two brothers Kenny and Wayne. She grew up in Grantsville, Utah where she met and married Darrell (Bud) Bolinder. They raised their family...

May 19, 2019

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...

May 18, 2019

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,...

May 15, 2019

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...

May 8, 2019

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...

May 5, 2019

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...

May 4, 2019

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,...

May 3, 2019

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...

Apr 29, 2019

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...

Apr 22, 2019

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...

Apr 18, 2019

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...

Apr 14, 2019

Banister, Jackie Lynne of Grantsville, UT passed away at the age of 65 on Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was born on September 4, 1953 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of John and Evelyn Allred. Graduated from Castleford HS and attended Ricks College. Sealed eternally to James Banister Jr. on December 15, 1972 in the Ogden Utah Temple....

Apr 13, 2019

Myrna Ann Shields Jones returned home to her Heavenly Father with her daughter by her side on April 13, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Dementia. She was the first born to Harvey and Maxine Shields on January 15, 1942. She graduated from Tooele High School in 1960 and married Donald H. Jones on June 17, 1960 in...

Apr 10, 2019

Kaleb Grant “Jelly Bean” Howland came into our lives by emergency c section  on February 12th 2019. He was 7 weeks early weighing 4 pounds 5 ounces. Our lives were blessed as we welcomed such a Valiant spirit. Before he was born, we knew that he would be sick. He came home early from the hospital to spend time...