Obituaries

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...

Apr 9, 2019

Andrea Medrano DuBois, age 69, made the trek to “Disneyland” on April 9, 2019.  She unexpectedly passed suddenly and peacefully in her home joining her loving husband John W DuBois.  She was born in Costilla, NM, on April 17, 1949 to Luis and Juanita Medrano.  She was their third of nine children and moved to Grantsville when she was...

Apr 7, 2019

GRANTSVILLE - Leo “Skip” Johnson, age 89, passed away on April 7, 2019 of causes incident to Alzheimer disease.

Skip was born November 13, 1929 in Grantsville, Utah. Son of Raleigh Johnson and Myra Jefferies. He is their only son with three sisters; Val (Roland) Smith, Colleen (Pat) Johnson, and Gay Zwahlen (Dal) Muir. Married Joan Rushton October 27,...

Apr 7, 2019

Ace Glen Jensen, age 17 days, passed away in his loving mother’s arms on April 7, 2019 at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City ,Utah of a short illness. Born March 21, 2019, Ace passed gently into the arms of Jesus. Ace is the son of Ashley K Millward Jensen and Larry J. Jensen, Jr.

During his...

Apr 2, 2019

Gracie got her angel wings on April 2, 2019 in the arms of her mom and dad. Gracie fought a fight she did not win which was the flu that resulted in heart failure. She fought for 72 long painful days. Gracie was greeted by her "granny".

Gracie will live in the memories of so many people....

Mar 20, 2019

Our dear mother, LaVona May Levingston Gladden Porter, passed away March 20, 2019 in Grantsville Utah at the age of 85 years old. She was born November 27, 1933 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Clarance Albert and Hazel Lorene Wooten Levingston. She was the 8th of 12 children.

She graduated from South High in Salt Lake City, Utah....

Mar 20, 2019

JD Stice passed away on March 20, 2019.  He leaves behind Lara, his wife of 15 years, and his five children - Jaxon (11), Haven (9), Ty (7), Faith (4), and River (1).  JD and his family lived in Saratoga Springs and he loved working at Jane.com where he was a co-CEO.

JD was born in Provo...

Mar 12, 2019

Brenda Kay Wayman, loving sister, aunt, daughter and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 12, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Oscar Don Wayman & Ruth Afton Ryan Wayman. She graduated from Granger High School and the University of Utah. She...

Mar 9, 2019

Our Dad and Grandpa Jose Francisco Gonzales was called to our Heavenly Father on March 9, 2019, with the guidance of his wife Margaret, daughters Juanita and Peggy and brothers Pat, Manuel and Ted and into the arms of his parents Elizardo and Juanita Gonzales.

Frank was born Sept. 29,1926, to Elizardo and Juanita Gonzales in Rancho...

Mar 2, 2019

Vivian Louise Prier passed peacefully on March 2, 2019, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family.

Vivian was born in Dudley, Kansas to H.W. and Helen Worthy on August 3, 1934.  She married Cecil F Prier on March 2, 1950 and returned to his loving arms on what would have been their 69th wedding anniversary.   Vivian treasured every moment she was...

Feb 28, 2019

Louis Scott Allen, age 39, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2019 in Tooele, Utah. He was born October 18, 1979 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to David and Martha (Gardner) Allen.

Louis Loved people. His greatest joy came from serving others. He had a gift for discerning the needs of people and the ability to...

Feb 26, 2019

Stephanie Nicole Gillespie, 28, passed away February 26, 2019.  Stephanie was born to William (Bill) Gillespie and Dana Horlacher on May 7, 1990.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 5th at the LDS Church (115 E. Cherry St., Grantsville) with a viewing one hour prior at the same location. Interment will follow at the Tooele City...

Feb 26, 2019

Howard Dale Walbeck passed away Tuesday February 26th at his home in Lake Point. Dale was born April 21st 1937 to Howard Leslie Walbeck & June Yardley in Pioche Nevada

Dale was the oldest of six siblings and enjoyed his role as big brother. Dale spent his early years in California, Nevada and Utah and graduated from Beaver...

Feb 3, 2019

Fred Allen Darr passed away at home February 3, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born December 20, 1940 to Joe and Lela Edgemen Darr.  He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.  He is survived by his wife Carma Darr and his children Tonna Newell (Thad) Joelene Wagner (Mike) and Janet Warren; Grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded...