Obituaries

Arthur Clovis Vialpando

Arthur Clovis Vialpando

Aug 28, 2015

Our courageous son, brother, father, grandfather passed away on August 28, 2015.      Art was born to Clovis and Patricia Vialpando on February 26, 1959.  Being a man of a “few words” he listened more than he spoke, however, he spoke volumes with his heart and soul by welcoming family and friends into his home, to anyone who needed a place...

Taven Bent Speranza

Taven Bent Speranza

Aug 28, 2015

Taven Bent Speranza was born on a cool February morning in 1997 to Danielle George and Anthony Speranza. Taven was bright, caring and passionate. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a fun-loving personality.  His compassionate love for animals was touching and admirable. Through his life he enjoyed many adventurous hobbies including deep-sea fishing, hiking, traveling and spending time at...

Shirley Pitcher

Shirley Pitcher

Aug 25, 2015

Shirley Merrill Pitcher passed away August 25th, 2015 from causes incident to age. She was 95. Shirley was the eldest of three children born in Weston, Idaho, December 12, 1919 to Lawrence Wood Merrill and Hannah Elnora Nielsen Merrill. She graduated from Weston High School in 1937. She started attending Utah State University where she met Lynn Owen Pitcher. She...

Lisa Jean Coleman

Lisa Jean Coleman

Aug 24, 2015

Lisa Jean Rowe Coleman November 5, 1975 – August 24, 2015 Lisa Jean Rowe Coleman passed away August 24, 2015.  Lisa was born November 5, 1975 to David Rowe and Carol Christensen in Ogden, Utah. She married Joshua Sorenson and they had three children together; they were later divorced.  She married Kevin Coleman and they were recently divorced. Lisa was a wonderful...

Willie Harvey Simpson

Willie Harvey Simpson

Aug 23, 2015

Willie “Harvey” Simpson, Sr. January 20, 1953 – August 23, 2015 Willie “Harvey” Simpson, loving Husband, Father and Poppy passed away August 23, 2015.  He was born January 20, 1953 in Flint, Michigan.    He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and Dominoes.   Harvey was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church of Ogden, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Brenda...

Judy Lynn Beecher

Judy Lynn Beecher

Aug 20, 2015

Judy Lynn Rocco Beecher, 39 of Ogden, UT passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, August 20, 2015. Judy was born in Ogden, UT to LaRee Anne Rocco and Willam Ray Rocco. She attended Clearfield High School and Mountain High School until the year 1993 when she gave birth to her daughter Rylee. Judy later then married Shiloh Beecher in 1994 and...

Sharon Ellsworth

Sharon Ellsworth

Aug 19, 2015

Sharon Ellsworth 1935 - 2015 Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed peacefully on August 19, 2015. Sharon was born on November 11, 1935, to Lawrence R. and Lucille Child in Ogden, Utah.  There were six siblings and she was the oldest girl. She married Ernest Ellsworth in 1954, which they later solemnized in the Logan temple. She lived...

Jennie Maria Ernstsen

Jennie Maria Ernstsen

Aug 17, 2015

JENNIE MARIA ERNSTSEN

Adios mi hermosa madre, te amo muncho.

Jennie was a bundle of energy, will, wit, and beauty, but passed away on August 17, 2015.  She loved her husband Jerry (1935-13), two kids Jerriann and Matthew (1964-09), son-in-law Chris Klinkenberg, granddaughters, sisters and brothers, and her dog Lucy. Shopping, travel, food, theater, art, music, and dance were her...

Kendel L Oldfield

Kendel L Oldfield

Aug 16, 2015

Kendel L. Oldfield March 7, 1943 to August 16, 2015 Kendel passed away August 16, 2015 at home in West Haven.  He was born March 7, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. He was baptized a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1953, member of the north congregation in Ogden, Utah. Kendel married Emlee Joyce Butler on January 1967 in Henderson, Nevada.  Lived in the...

Dootsadee Hawley

Dootsadee Hawley

Aug 14, 2015

Dootsadee Hawley On the morning of August 14, 2015, Dootsadee Hawley, 72, passed away in her home. She was born January 2, 1943, in Bangkok, Thailand, to the proud parents of OB and Prian Poysoongnern.  While in Thailand, she met her true love TSgt James R. Hawley (Retired, USAF) and they were married on August 18, 1975, in Korat, Thailand.  They shared...

Mary Carol Franks

Mary Carol Franks

Aug 14, 2015

Mary Carol Ansell Franks Our beautiful mother, Mary Carol, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.  She was born in Montpelier, Idaho September 25, 1924 to William and Mabel Ansell. After graduating from high school, she moved to Salt Lake City where she worked at Fort Douglas.  There she met a handsome young soldier, Norman Franks. Soon they were married and move to...

Wendy Chase

Wendy Chase

Aug 13, 2015

Wendy Weaver Chase, Oct 22 1963- Aug 13 2015. Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Wendy (Tawanda) Chase, passed away August 13th 2015. She is celebrating with her parents, brothers, and puppies. Wendy was born on October 22nd, 1963 to the late Mark Jackson Weaver and Karen Marie Shaw Weaver Kartchner. She was raised in Layton, Utah, and...

Karin Gilmore

Karin Gilmore

Aug 13, 2015

Karin Gilmore, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015.  She was born on June 15, 1938 to Fritz and Herta Oestereich in Lensahner Hof, Schleswig Holstein, Germany. She married James Joseph Gilmore on December 31, 1980 in Bremerhaven, Germany.  James passed away on January 30, 2002.  In 1983 Karin and two of her sons moved to the United States. Karin loved bowling...

Bruce B Holland

Bruce B Holland

Aug 12, 2015

Bruce B. Holland, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 surrounded by his wife and his girls.  Bruce was born March 14,1934 in Mason City, Iowa to Clifford B. and Helen M. Holland. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School and Jr. College prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in London,...

Robert John Callahan

Robert John Callahan

Aug 5, 2015

Robert J. Callahan was born on May 22, 1948.  He passed away at his home on August 5, 2015.  He was born in Winnemucca  (Elko ), Nevada. He married twice,  Lynda Edson and Dawna Shultz.  He had four children.  Sons from first marriage, Chris and Andy Callahan; children from second marriage, RC Callahan and Robidawn Callahan Sparkman. Robert loved old cars and motorcycles. He worked at...

Rose R Carrillo

Rose R Carrillo

Aug 2, 2015

Rose R. Carrillo 91 was called home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 2nd, 2015. Rose will be greatly missed however her family rejoices because after 36 years she is now reunited with her husband Raymond. Rose leaves behind her five daughters Stella (Joe) ,Dolly, Gloria (James), Hope (Lonney) and Laurie. Rose also had five sons who preceded...

Marilyn Jean  Weaver

Marilyn Jean Weaver

Aug 1, 2015

MARILYN JEAN PEARCE  WEAVER October 17, 1931 – August 1, 2015 Marilyn was born October 17, 1931 in Jeromesville, Ohio, to Rollie Demond and Martha Eyman Pearce. On September 16, 1950, she married her best friend, Ernie Weaver.  They celebrated 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2011. Marilyn worked at J.C Penney’s for many years.  After retirement, Mom and Dad enjoyed...

Philip Michael Greely

Philip Michael Greely

Jul 30, 2015

Philip Michael Greely passed away peacefully July 30, 2015 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1936 to Philip Hayes and Grace Catherine  Greely. He was a member of the United States Air Force retiring from Civil Service in 1978. Philip enjoyed bowling, watching his old movies, watching his LA DODGERS and FIGHTING IRISH and mostly...

Wendell J Parkinson

Wendell J Parkinson

Jul 29, 2015

Wendell J Parkinson, age 87, passed away July 29, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Wendell was born February 17, 1928 in Ogden, UT to Joseph and LaVera Parkinson. He was married to the love of his life, Sherol Rae Roylance, for 61 wonderful years. He was preceded in death by his son, Merle Don Parkinson; his parents; 10 siblings; and...

Sheila Horton

Sheila Horton

Jul 20, 2015

Sheila Kraus Horton May 26, 1942 – July 20, 2015 Sheila Kraus Horton born on May 26, 1942 to Gorden Arnold Kraus and Erma Fern Chambers in Cache County returned to her Heavenly Father on July 20, 2015 with her daughter by her side. She married George Horton in July 1980. Surviving are her husband, daughter, sisters, brothers and step-children....