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Wayne Lee Welsh

Wayne Lee Welsh

Jan 17, 2025

Wayne Lee Welsh (79) returned home to his Heavenly Father on January 17, 2025. Wayne was born to Ross and Margaret Welsh in Glendale, California on January 19, 1945. 

He attended elementary and junior high schools in Panorama City, California. He graduated from James Monroe High School in North Hills, Los Angeles, California where he served as Senior Class President. Along...

Richard Lee Salisbury

Richard Lee Salisbury

Jan 16, 2025

Richard Lee Salisbury, born December 30, 1952, in Florence, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 72.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Taylor Salisbury and Wilma Fay Salisbury; his brother, Samuel Salisbury; and his son, Richard Lee Salisbury Jr.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Sandra Brown; his brothers, Tom Salisbury (Bobbie), Sudz...

Megan Marie Gove

Megan Marie Gove

Jan 16, 2025

During the evening of January 16, 2025, Megan Marie Gove passed away suddenly from complications after heart surgery at St. Mark’s Hospital in Millcreek, Utah. Her family was by her side each day during her stay at the hospital and are all immensely saddened by her passing. 

Born May 28th, 1980 at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah to David Earl Gove...

Karen Smith

Karen Smith

Jan 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Smith, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, who gracefully transitioned from this world on January 14, 2025, her birthday, at the age of 61. Karen, born on January 14, 1964, in Belize, spread love and joy wherever she went, always embodying beauty in both spirit and demeanor.

As...

Nancy Morrison

Nancy Morrison

Jan 13, 2025

Nancy Morrison passed away peacefully Monday the 13th, 2025 in Bountiful Utah. Born on February 8, 1940 in Columbus, Georgia to Billy Hood and Mary Lou Anderson. Nancy was the second child of three sisters, Betty Stone also known as Dell, and Carol. On September 7, 1963 she remarried, to her sweetheart David Morrison, and celebrated over 50 years before...

Joan Karen Holmstrom Allen

Joan Karen Holmstrom Allen

Jan 13, 2025

Joan was born on 5/15/39 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jack and Dorathy Holmstrom. 

She married Dan Allen, later divorced, and she had two daughters Allison (Darrell), Stacey (Robert). 

She enjoyed gardening, fishing, sewing and she loved visiting Yellowstone National Park. She loved her job at Mountain Bell and worked there till she retired. 

She cared deeply for her family, friends and...

Thomas George Thorum

Thomas George Thorum

Jan 12, 2025

Thomas George Thorum, age 87, died January 12, 2025, surrounded with the love and presence of his family.

Born August 17, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Elmer and Oleah Thorum. He was the eldest brother to John and Paul.

A graduate of the University of Utah, Tom began a 33 year career teaching math and coaching swimmers at East High...

Kimberly Lynn Nelson Molino

Kimberly Lynn Nelson Molino

Jan 12, 2025

Kimberly Lynn Nelson Molino was born on July 12, 1958 in Orange County, CA to Rodney Nelson and Shirlene Severin. Kim was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her father and her grandson Everett. 

She is survived by her five children: Silas (Anne), Elizabeth (Thomas), Zachary (Aleesha), Natalie, and Sarah (Zebediah); and thirteen grandchildren:...

Linda Joan Simons

Linda Joan Simons

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Joan Simons completed her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and peacefully returned to her heavenly home on January 12, 2025. Joan was born on October 2, 1942, to William and Virginia Mann. She was a joyful and popular child who loved dancing.Joan graduated from Bountiful High School in 1960. She married her high school sweetheart, David Fred "Butch" Simons...

Franklyn McGill

Franklyn McGill

Jan 12, 2025

Born Franklyn Stephen McGill on 26 Dec 1945 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He came from a family of 5 brothers and 2 sisters, Gen, Alec, Michael, Robert, Jim, and Theresa, Two of his brothers preceded him in death.

He was born an Irish Boy with "ginger" hair. He spent his childhood with many friends. He kept those friends throughout his life....

Roland Darrell Goodrich

Roland Darrell Goodrich

Jan 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roland Darrell Goodrich, a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Roland peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025, in Layton, Utah, surrounded by his devoted wife, Teresa, two of his daughters, and his son-in-law. He was 61 years old.

Born on August 9, 1963, Roland’s life was a testament...

Alta Margaret Wilson Turner

Alta Margaret Wilson Turner

Jan 11, 2025

Our mother, Alta Margaret Wilson Turner, aged 99, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah, with her family by her side. During the past few months, she received many letters, visits, phone calls, and family videos from relatives and friends expressing their love for her.  

Born in Midway, Utah, on May 2, 1925, she is the seventh...

James Larry Earl

James Larry Earl

Jan 11, 2025

Bountiful, Utah - It is with profound love that we announce the passing of James Larry Earl, a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved friend, who passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 81.

James was born on September 15, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to James and Dorthy Rowe Thompson. After his father passed away when James...

William Robert Van Velkinburgh

William Robert Van Velkinburgh

Jan 10, 2025

Bill Van Velkinburgh, 74, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on August 16, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Bob and Jeanne Van Velkinburgh.

For 28 years, Bill owned and operated his business, Bicin Sales, delivering not just products but friendship and laughter to his many customers. Upon retirement, he continued to foster...

Joyce Ann Holley Welch

Joyce Ann Holley Welch

Jan 10, 2025

Joyce Ann Holley Welch was reunited with her loving husband and son on January 10, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on December 19, 1939 to George Victor Holley and Myrla Wilkinson Holley. Joyce was the fourth of five children and spent her childhood in Ogden before moving to North Ogden where she attended junior high and...

Susan Koehn

Susan Koehn

Jan 9, 2025

Susan was born to Brant and Janet Johnson and into a life of public service. Her father was a founder of the Jaycees and a Highway Patrolman, her mother a clerk for the Juvenile Court. Being an active participant in her community directed her life. Susan was the first woman that served on the road with the Davis County Sheriff's...

Dawn Mitchell Callister

Dawn Mitchell Callister

Jan 8, 2025

Dawn was born on August 19, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Donald B. Mitchell and Irene Jones Mitchell, in the home that belonged to her great-grandparents, Benjamin T. Mitchell and Catherine Jensen Mitchell. Dawn grew up in Salt Lake City, where she graduated from West High School and then attended classes at the University of Utah and Stevens-Henager...

Marion Ben West

Marion Ben West

Jan 8, 2025

Marion Ben West, 82, of Bountiful, peacefully returned to his beloved wife of 54 years and his Heavenly Father on Jan. 8, 2025, after suffering with kidney disease. He passed away surrounded by family at his daughter’s home in Eden, where he had been lovingly cared for in his final days. Ben was born on May 21, 1942, in a...

Jerrie Drake

Jerrie Drake

Jan 8, 2025

Jerrie F. Drake, age 68, passed away on January 8, 2025.

Born on November 17, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was the daughter of Ronald and Loretta Day Rigby.

Jerrie married Michael Dean Franson on June 5, 1976, and later married Don Drake in 1989, though they eventually divorced. She dedicated much of her life to raising her children and...

Clara Emogene "Jean" Davis Hansen

Clara Emogene "Jean" Davis Hansen

Jan 6, 2025

Clara Emogene “Jean” Davis Hansen, our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in her home at age 91 on January 6, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1933, in Lesslie, South Carolina, to James C. and Clara Irene Player Davis and was the fifth of nine children. Jean had a love for music and began studying the...

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