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Donald Leroy Jardine

Donald Leroy Jardine

Oct 23, 2023

Donald Leroy Jardine died Monday, October 23, 2023, at age 97.

Don was born July 7, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and grew up in Rigby, Idaho with his parents and his four younger brothers and sisters.

Once, when Don was in Elementary School, a barnstorming pilot landed his airplane in a nearby pasture and offered rides to the townsfolk....

Marilyn Bjorkman Noyes Waite

Marilyn Bjorkman Noyes Waite

Oct 22, 2023

Marilyn Bjorkman Noyes Waite, age 89, peacefully passed away wrapped in the love of her family in Provo, Utah on October 22, 2023.

Marilyn was born to Eveline Jane Brough and Arthur Edmund Bjorkman in Daniels, Utah on July 30, 1934.  The family moved to Bountiful, Utah where Marilyn attended Davis High School, then applied for and was awarded the...

Marna Lou Meade Wilcox

Marna Lou Meade Wilcox

Oct 22, 2023

Our angel mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, Marna Lou Meade Wilcox, 75, passed away on October 22, 2023, at 4:28 a.m. She transitioned from this life peacefully, surrounded by her daughters and close family friends (the Ransom Family).

Early Life

After ten long years of waiting for another child, Everette H. Meade and Margaret Solomon Meade celebrated Marna’s...

Julia Woolley Smith

Julia Woolley Smith

Oct 22, 2023

On October 22, 2023, Julia Woolley Smith passed away peacefully at age 97.  Her strong, little body was worn out from years of roller skating, skiing, gardening, canning, years of teaching second grade, entertaining, raising her four children, serving in the temple and twice as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Julia is the daughter...

Carla Kay Cannon Evensen

Carla Kay Cannon Evensen

Oct 22, 2023

Carla Kay Cannon Evensen, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on October 22nd, 2023. She was born March 26th, 1942, in St. George, Utah, to John McKay Cannon and Arvetta Ellen Terry.

Carla spent her early years in St. George, Cedar City, and Las Vegas. As a teen, Carla and her family moved...

Duane Lynn Michaelis

Duane Lynn Michaelis

Oct 21, 2023

Duane Lynn Michaelis, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Bountiful, Utah, from complications due to type 2 diabetes. He fought the diabetes hard over the years, but his body finally wore out, and he was called home to join his father and grandparents who preceded him in death.  

Born on February 25, 1958, in Ogden,...

Barclay Winston Anderson

Barclay Winston Anderson

Oct 20, 2023

Barclay Winston Anderson, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2023. He was born February 26, 1941, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, to William and Grace Anderson and was the fifth of six children. His parents were English immigrants to Canada. He was very close to his siblings and enjoyed many family reunions and trips with them.

Barclay loved ice...

Norman C. Stout

Norman C. Stout

Oct 20, 2023

Norman Clarence Stout, age 85, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away peacefully Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 4, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Clarence Harvey and Lola Douglas Stout.

Norm graduated from West High School and Weber State University. He joined the U.S. Army to serve the country...

Tuff Cooper Allen & Wrigley B Allen

Tuff Cooper Allen & Wrigley B Allen

Oct 19, 2023

On the night of October 18, 2023, the world briefly welcomed Tuff Cooper Allen and Wrigley B Allen, twins born at Lone Peak Hospital to their loving parents, Taylor and McKensie Allen. Tuff, a resilient soul, arrived at 10:39 PM, weighing 1.2 lbs and measuring 11 inches long, followed by Wrigley at 11:20 PM, weighing 1 lb and measuring 11...

William Wayne Nielsen

William Wayne Nielsen

Oct 19, 2023

William Wayne Nielsen, a long-time resident of Nibley, Utah, departed this life on October 19, 2023, at his home with his loving wife at his side, at the age of 52.

Wayne was born in Provo, Utah, on June 26, 1971, to William Craig and Aline Nielsen, the oldest of four. His family later moved to Clearfield, Utah, where Wayne...

Brian Firth

Brian Firth

Oct 18, 2023

Brian Firth, age 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly from an accident at his home on October 18th, 2023, in Bountiful, Utah. Brian was born in Bountiful to wonderful parents Jean Jensen Firth and Donald Firth on April 28th, 1961. Growing up in Bountiful, Brian was lucky to have the help and example from a...

Darlene Tovey Thomas

Darlene Tovey Thomas

Oct 18, 2023

Darlene Tovey Thomas, 78, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Our mom will be extremely missed, but we are happy she will be reunited with our dad after being apart for 19 years.

She was born June 26, 1945, in Salt Lake City to Ronald Hart and Lavina...

Ann Kemp Briscoe

Ann Kemp Briscoe

Oct 18, 2023

Ann Kemp Briscoe (our sister, mother, grandmother, cousin, neighbor and friend) passed away on October 18, 2023. She was born February 26, 1935, in Logan, Utah, to Harry and Ruby Kemp. By all accounts Ann was a cheerful, happy and creative little girl.

She joyfully recounted to her children experiences growing up. She learned to play the piano, loved skating...

John (Jack) Christian Ericksen

John (Jack) Christian Ericksen

Oct 16, 2023

John (Jack) Christian Ericksen, born on September 22, 1939, to Merlin Ericksen and Elva Roueche Rugg, returned home to his earthly and Heavenly Parents on October 16, 2023.  Jack is survived by his Wife Anne Tuttle; three daughters, Pam Farr (Rob), Tami Timothy (Bruce), and Stacey Marchant (Michael); 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and his sister Vickie Mattson (RJ).   He...

Kathleen Johnson Eyring

Kathleen Johnson Eyring

Oct 15, 2023

After consecrating her life, talents and great spiritual maturity to her family and the gospel of Jesus Christ, Sister Kathleen Johnson Eyring, 82 — the wife of President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency — died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in her home in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by her family.

“Everything I’ve done in the Church, my...

Ted R. Cahoon

Ted R. Cahoon

Oct 15, 2023

One of the last real cowboys, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Theodore Robin Cahoon, rode into his final sunset on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the age of 83. 

Ted was born on December 7, 1939, in Woods Cross, Utah, the fourth of seven children to Stephen Lee Roy Cahoon and Mildred Grace Harris. He was named...

Lorene Morrell Miles

Lorene Morrell Miles

Oct 14, 2023

Lorene Morrell Miles, 79, of Bountiful Utah, passed away on October 14, 2023. She was born to Rulen and Inez Morrell in Wayne County, Utah, on June 7, 1944 and grew up on a small farm in Fremont where she participated in cheerleading while attending Wayne County High School.

A few years after graduation she married school classmate, Stanley Hunt....

James Cecil Burnett

James Cecil Burnett

Oct 14, 2023

 

James “Cecil” Burnett Jr. (Bubba) was known for his passion towards cars, bowling, frogs, and the teasing love he showed to his family and friends. He was a brilliant mechanic, owning his own car garage for a period of time in New Mexico before finding his home in Utah, where he continued working with cars. He never lost his...

Chris Vance Neilson

Chris Vance Neilson

Oct 14, 2023

Chris Vance Neilson, our beloved husband, father, papa, son, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 14, 2023, at Huntsman Cancer Institute after a valiant fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  He was 62 years old.  Chris’ life was devoted to his love for his family and the Savior.  The gospel of Jesus Christ was always the...

Carl Richard Meek

Carl Richard Meek

Oct 13, 2023

Carl Richard Meek, 68, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023, in Bountiful, Utah.  He was born in Preston, Idaho on April 12, 1955, to Richard and Lucy Meek.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings. He served under several bishops as a clerk. Scouting was dear to his...

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