Obituaries

James E. Buckmaster

James E. Buckmaster

Jun 3, 2025

James E. Buckmaster, born October 1, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 3, 2025. A devoted father to June, Dru, Timothy, Julia, Todd, and Lori, and a loving widower to his beloved wife, Kathleen. Jim is survived by his sister Dorothy, brother Walt, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim leaves behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and...

Ivy Jule Harju

Ivy Jule Harju

Jun 2, 2025

Ivy Jule Harju, 89, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 2, 2025.

She was born May 29, 1936, in Logan, Utah to Kenneth and Delora Sorensen. She was the first born of four children and cherished her siblings dearly.

In 1955 she began her career as a secretary at Hill Air Force Base where she met...

Virginia Weitzel Varela

Virginia Weitzel Varela

Jun 1, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Weitzel Varela, of Meridian, Mississippi, beloved mother to three children, passed away in Ogden, Utah, of natural causes on June 1, 2025, at the age of 79 years.

She was born Donna Virginia Weitzel in Los Angeles, California, on October 9, 1945, to Roberta and Edward Weitzel. Her childhood was filled with adventure on the family farm in Pleasant...

Clifford Eldon Child

Clifford Eldon Child

Jun 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Clifford Eldon Child who passed away June 1, 2025 at his home in Clinton, Utah. He was born on December 13, 1944 to Eldon Earl Child and Leona Essie Child in West Point, Utah.

Clifford served in the United States Army and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Clifford married Urai Chanthachit...

Haskell (Sissy) O'Neal White Motes

Haskell (Sissy) O'Neal White Motes

Jun 1, 2025

Haskell “Sissy” O’Neal White Motes died peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Logan, Utah, following her fight with neuroendocrine cancer.

Sissy was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, to Ferris and Katy White. She was both athletic and smart. In high school, she was a talented gymnast before breaking her ankle in a...

Julia Ann Bateman

Julia Ann Bateman

May 31, 2025

Julia Ann Bateman passed away peacefully in the company and support of family, and a very good friend, at her home in Layton, Utah on Saturday May 31, 2025.

Julia was born March 13, 1942, in Ogden, Utah. Her father, Delbert Bateman was also born in Ogden and was the son of early settlers from England, and the first one in...

Dawn Walker Naylor

Dawn Walker Naylor

May 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dawn Walker Naylor

Dawn Walker Naylor, age 77, of Farmington ,Utah, passed away on May 30, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1947 to Verl A. Walker and Dorotha Green Walker at the Old Saint Benedict’s Hospital in Ogden, UT.

Dawn dedicated her life to music, and raising her ten adopted children. She graduated from Davis High...

Jacqueline Warr Jessop

Jacqueline Warr Jessop

May 28, 2025

Jacqueline Warr Jessop

Jacqueline was born April 25, 1947 in Berkley, California to Jack Warr and Opal Nelson Warr. Later on her parents divorced. Jack was the manager of the Montgomery Ward Store in SLC, Utah. He married Marian Willoughby. This gave Jackie 3 step siblings: Dayle, Carl, and Robyn. They later had a son, Phillip, he was her little brother....

Kerry Jay Lewis

Kerry Jay Lewis

May 22, 2025

Kerry Jay Lewis, affectionately known as “Lew,” was born on March 31, 1954, in Lima, Peru, and passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 71.

Kerry spent his early years in Missoula, Montana, and Ogden, Utah, and graduated from Bonneville High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and later pursued a career in construction. Known...

Scott Lavel Ward

Scott Lavel Ward

May 19, 2025

Scott passed away May 19th… He was born to JoAnn Leslie Muir Ward and Darreld Lavel Ward.

He graduated from Davis High School. He took college classes in Ogden. He joined the Air Force and took more classes for his education. He was lucky to travel to so many places overseas.

Scott is survived by his brother, JD Ward, and his daughter;...

Corma Mae Bergstrom Peterson

Corma Mae Bergstrom Peterson

May 17, 2025

Corma Mae Bergstrom Peterson, 93 years young, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at home in West Haven, Utah with her husband, Lyle, holding her hand and surrounded by family.

Mom was born in Froid, Montana on February 25, 1932, to Hans Anton Wilhelm Bergstrom and Phoebe Mae Tunison Bergstrom. She married Lyle Roland Peterson on November 11, 1950,...

Vivian Elizabeth Cleary

Vivian Elizabeth Cleary

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Life Fully Lived: Vivian Elizabeth Cleary, 88

It is with full hearts and grateful spirits that we celebrate the extraordinary life of Vivian Cleary, who passed away peacefully at the age of 88, just short of her 89th birthday.

Mom had a zest for life, she embodied joy, adventure, and love for God in equal measure. She...

Mikel Anthony Martinez

Mikel Anthony Martinez

May 16, 2025

Mikel Anthony Martinez was born on January 12, 1965, and passed on May 16, 2025.

His parents are Joseph and Barbara Martinez (both deceased). Mikel is the 2nd oldest of 4 kids: Joseph Robert Martinez is his oldest brother (living), Ronald Lewis Martinez is his little brother (deceased), and Charlene Fisher is his little sister (living). He is survived by 2...

Patrice Walker Moll

Patrice Walker Moll

May 15, 2025

Patrice Walker Moll

March 03, 1966 – May 15, 2025

Patrice Walker Moll was born in Salt Lake City, Utah at Holy Cross Hospital to John

Burnett and Patricia Hill Walker. Patrice was the oldest of five children growing up

alongside her siblings Jennifer (Roger), Lisa (Floyd), and twin brothers Robert and

Randall Walker. Patrice spent the majority of her life living in Northern Utah,...

Carol Jean Walker

Carol Jean Walker

May 14, 2025

My beautiful mother passed away after a very long and difficult battle with cancer and struggles with dementia.

Carol loved dogs and was “horse crazy” since she was a small child, she loved the movies, and all things shiny and fancy. She loved Ocean waves and golf course views. Her favorite color was Yellow. She was sensitive and tender-hearted and would...

Tyler Jay Dabb

Tyler Jay Dabb

May 14, 2025

T.Jay Dabb Celebration of Life 1983-2025

T.Jay passed away on May 14th, 2025, of complications to a fall.

Come celebrate the life of T.Jay Dabb.

Son of the late Kenneth J Dabb and Dana Cay Parker Dabb. Grandson to the late Norman Stanley Dabb, Carol Kay Kimber Dabb, the late Edward Jones Parker, and Donna Marie Payne Parker. Brother to 2 sisters Jennifer...

Daniel John Mata

Daniel John Mata

May 13, 2025

Daniel John Mata received his angel wings on May 12, 2025.

Daniel Mata was born May 12, 1998, to Paul Mata and Brenda Lucero in Ogden, Utah.

Daniel was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, and cousin. He enjoyed the outdoors with his family, recording music, drawing, gambling, and journaling with the love of PENS! Daniel always had a big smile on...

Donald Mark Cordingly

Donald Mark Cordingly

May 9, 2025

Donald Mark Cordingly passed away in his home in Brigham City on Friday May 9, 2025.

Mark was born on April 11, 1961, in Ogden, Utah to Donald Carl Cordingly and Barbara Ellen Johns. He was the third of four children. He spent much of his youth hunting, fishing, camping in the Uintah mountains and horseback riding. It was these types...

Randall Jack Fisher

Randall Jack Fisher

May 8, 2025

Randy grew up in Sunset, Utah and attended Clearfield High School. Randy grew up spending his summers in Wyoming helping his grandpa Leland run sheep and helping him with his garbage route. Randy loved to hunt, fish, golf with his buddies and go camping, ride horses, and spend time with his family. He loved all animals, but especially horses. Randy...

Suzanne Hess

Suzanne Hess

May 7, 2025

Suzanne Hess was born on June 20, 1958, in Ogden, Utah to Paul & Carol Hodgson. She attended Ogden High School where she graduated Salutatorian, and later attended the OWATC for her Associate’s in Computer Technology and thereafter Weber State University to complete her Bachelor’s degree in the same field.

She is survived by her son & daughter in law, Jaden...