OBITUARIES

Robert Andrew  Kofford

Robert Andrew Kofford

Apr 6, 2018

Robert A. Kofford, age 67, passed away April 6, 2018 near Arlington Wyoming in an automobile rollover accident leaving his wife Kay (Evans) Kofford. Robert was born September 9, 1950 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Robert L. Kofford and Donna Cherrie Kofford. As a Marine he served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was a two time recipient...

Claudette Sue  Connell

Claudette Sue Connell

Apr 5, 2018

Our beloved wife and mother went to heaven April 5th 2018. She is survived by her husband Mark Connell and their four children: Jeremy, Christian, Matthew, Hannah, and one granddaughter, Audrey. Claudette liked to read a lot and be around family. Claudette really enjoyed being outside and going on motorcycle rides with her husband and friends in a group. She...

Kenneth George  Thomas

Kenneth George Thomas

Apr 4, 2018

Kenneth George Thomas, born on December 24, 1928, in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away April 4, 2018. Ken was the son of Desmond and Margaret Olson Thomas. He married Marjorie Joan Thomas October 24, 1947, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Ken and Margie were dedicated to each other for 70 years. He is survived by sons Darrell...

Stephen James  Simonson

Stephen James Simonson

Apr 2, 2018

Steve was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on 6 May, 1950 to Kenneth & Donnetta Simonson.  Steve was grateful for his brother Michael (Jill) Simonson and his sister Joy (Rod) Weaver who taught him about the love of family. Steve loved his siblings dearly and cherished being an Uncle to their children. After attending High School in Bountiful, he served...

Douglas Jason  White

Douglas Jason White

Apr 2, 2018

Douglas Jason White died April 2, 2018 in Millcreek, Utah. Doug was born on October 2, 1975 in North Platte, Nebraska, where he was raised. He was the youngest child of Phil and Maxine White.  

Doug was an ironworker who apprenticed at the Ironworkers Local 751 in Anchorage, Alaska. He loved putting up steel structures of buildings and bridges....

Ronald George  Holferty

Ronald George Holferty

Apr 1, 2018

On April 1, 2018 Ron succumbed to Esophageal Cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 

After serving in the Marine Corps., he worked as a Conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad until he retired in 2000. He is our cherished grandfather, father, friend and hero. Our hearts are heavy with such a great loss but we...

Jacob Andrew  Faragher

Jacob Andrew Faragher

Apr 1, 2018

Jacob Andrew Faragher died peacefully April 1, 2018 in Bountiful, Utah after a long and active life. He was born January 17, 1924 in Sacramento, California where he spent his growing up years. His parents were Nina Marshall and Stanley Claire Faragher. He served in the Eastern States Mission for the LDS church. He married his sweetheart, Bettie Lou Hallam,...

Vilate   Martin

Vilate Martin

Mar 31, 2018

Charlotte Vilate Martin left this world on March 31, 2017 after a long and adventurous life.

Vilate was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 4, 1930 to Andrew and Gladys Nielson Smith.  

She enjoyed spending her summers on the Nielson Farm in Hyrum UT, where the fresh country air helped her overcome the rheumatic fever she contracted...

LaWanna Webb  Steenblik Hubbard

LaWanna Webb Steenblik Hubbard

Mar 31, 2018

LaWanna Webb Steenblik Hubbard passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and loved ones, on March 31, 2018. She was born to Vern Burnice Webb and Honore Elizabeth Bowen on February 29, 1940, in Midvale, Utah. She grew up humbly in Midvale and graduated from the original Jordan High School, in 1958 – always proud to be a...

Janelle   Rafferty

Janelle Rafferty

Mar 29, 2018

It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of our sweet daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Janelle Rafferty. She passed peacefully in her sleep on March 29th, 2018, in Denver after a valiant battle with cancer.

Janelle, who just celebrated her 45th birthday, was born on March 22,1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Michael and...

Paul Clinton  Cessna

Paul Clinton Cessna

Mar 28, 2018

  Final call for Paul Clinton Cessna, born November 14, 1962 in Modesto, CA. Paul was the only son and youngest child of Clinton Clyde and Mary Francis Groves Cessna.

     Paul began his life of serving at age 17, when he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. During his 10 years enlisted he performed search and rescue, small boat operations,...

Marva Raee  Randle

Marva Raee Randle

Mar 27, 2018

Marva Raee Burt Randle, 86, beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, friend and master gardener peacefully passed away in her garden room that she loved on March 27, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Marva was born in Honeyville, Utah on September 14, 1931, to Vera Esther Harper and Carlos Nelson Burt, the youngest of five siblings, all who predeceased her:...

Bonnie Barney  Bryan

Bonnie Barney Bryan

Mar 21, 2018

It is with mixed emotion we say good bye to our Mom and Grandma, who passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the presence of loved ones.

Bonnie was born on June 15, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Carl Wilford Barney and Eva Annette Scott.

She grew up in Sugarhouse, graduated from Highland High School and later had...

Bertha Mary Johnson  McGee

Bertha Mary Johnson McGee

Mar 20, 2018

Bertha Mary Johnson McGee, our sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 20, 2018.  After making a brave decision to discontinue kidney dialysis this past week, she had a wonderful “going away” party, where she was visited by an unbelievable number of family, friends, ward members, neighbors, co-workers and new friends she...