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Ruth Ann Baker

Ruth Ann Baker

Dec 17, 2024

Ruth Ann Smith Baker left this earth December 17th, 2024.

 Ruth was born July 8th, 1955, to Carl Smith and Doris Boren. 

 Ruth graduated high school in Provo, Utah and married Sterling Baker at age 17. 

 Ruth Ann and Sterling owned and operated a shoe repair shop for many years in Springville Utah, she was also a nurse in a retirement home while...

Edwin Brockway Grose

Edwin Brockway Grose

Dec 15, 2024

Edwin Brockway Grose, age 88, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his home in Kamas, Utah. He was born July 8, 1936 in Park City, Utah to Thomas R. and Lottie Tueller Grose.

Edwin had an adventurous childhood growing up in Park City. His days were spent exploring old abandoned houses and mine...

Jerry Everitt Henderson

Jerry Everitt Henderson

Dec 13, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Jerry Everitt Henderson**

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Jerry Everitt Henderson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who departed this world at the age of 74, surrounded by family, on December 13, 2024.

Born in Provo, Utah on August 13, 1950, to Zachariah F. Henderson and Sarah Freshwater Henderson, Jerry's...

Richard Thomas Hower

Richard Thomas Hower

Dec 10, 2024

Richard "Cook" Thomas Hower - Richard passed December 10, 2024, after a short illness. He was born on September 5, 1963, in Rock Springs, Wyoming,

 Cook or Cookie, as a youth, loved and excelled at football, wrestling and academics. He enjoyed music, fishing, camping and snowmobiling in his younger days as well. Cook later became a resident in Evanston, Wyoming for...

Michael Charles Bata

Michael Charles Bata

Dec 9, 2024

Michael Charles Bata April 14, 1961 – December 9, 2024

Evanston, WY

 

Michael Bata, 63, of Evanston, WY, and formerly of Langdon, ND, passed away December 9, 2024, in Evanston.

 

Michael Charles Bata was born April 14, 1961, to Charles and Patricia (Berger) Bata in Langdon, ND. He attended St. Alphonsus School through the 8th grade and graduated from Langdon High School. He...

Bonnie Lou Taylor

Bonnie Lou Taylor

Dec 9, 2024

Bonnie Lou (Peels) Taylor passed away in her home in Mountain View on December 9, 2024.

Bonnie Lou was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on October 29, 1951 to Inez (Evans) Peels and William Harse Peels.

She married her high school sweetheart, Steven T. Aston in November 1968 and to this marraige was born a daughter, Amber Kae Aston....

Rory Hamblin

Rory Hamblin

Dec 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Charles "Rory" Hamblin

Charles "Rory" Hamblin, 75, passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday evening, December 8, 2024.

Rory was born May 12, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The second son of Betty Donna (Mott) and Jess Jones Hamblin, Rory enjoyed a simple life in the Poplar Grove neighborhood in Salt Lake City playing...

Brian Longhurst

Brian Longhurst

Dec 6, 2024

Brian was outdoor enthusiast. He loved collecting rocks, hiking, and fishing. His other Great love is his daughter Mylissa Longhurst.  Brian was preceded in death by his wife Karen Petras, his father Earl Dunning Longhurst.

He is survived  by his mother Joy Elaine Longhurst, brothers Mark and Brad Longhurst, sister Lori Longhurst along with several nieces and nephews.

He was born in...

Sandra S. Denson

Sandra S. Denson

Dec 6, 2024

Sandra Denson, age 88, left our world in Mesquite, Nevada on December 6, 2024. She was a devoted Wife, loving Mother, proud MomMom, GG, sister and cherished friend to many.

Born in Whaleyville, Maryland on October 16, 1936, she was the eldest of four siblings, Jack Jones, Skipper Jones and Dennis Jones, born to Orville Harris Jones and Elizabeth Jones.

Sandra graduated...

Carl DeWitt Hofer

Carl DeWitt Hofer

Dec 4, 2024

Carl DeWitt Hofer passed away on December 4, 2024, at his home in Evanston, Wyoming surrounded by his family.

Carl was raised in Granger, Wyoming and moved to Lyman, Wyoming when he was a young boy. He had very fond memories of Granger and always hoped to return there. Carl married his high school sweetheart Carol Lue Field on December 12,...

Kelli Nicole Larsen Despain

Kelli Nicole Larsen Despain

Dec 4, 2024

Kelli Nicole Despain (Larsen) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 4,1979 and passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her on December 4, 2024. 

When Kelli was 9, her family moved to Oakley, Utah. She was proud of her small town roots and loved “the sweet smell of sunshine.” She loved holidays--planning for them, hosting “over-the-top” events...

Josephine Harriet (Keyes) Nichols

Josephine Harriet (Keyes) Nichols

Dec 3, 2024

Josephine Harriet (Keyes) Nichols, lovingly known as Jo, was born on February 23, 1937 in Evanston,, and she returned to the Lord’s embrace on December 3, 2024, in Lyman, Wyoming. Josephine passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.

Jo graduated from Evanston High School in 1955 marking the beginning of...

Andrea McNeil

Andrea McNeil

Dec 3, 2024

Andrea McNeil, born April 1, 1961 in Heber City, Utah to Warren H. and Fae Wilde McNeil.  She died December 3, 2024, at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Andrea was the 6th of 7 siblings born to Warren and Fae, she was our baby sister and we adored her.  She was raised on her beloved farm in...

Raymond Jerold Carver

Raymond Jerold Carver

Nov 21, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, we lost our beloved father, husband and friend Raymond Carver. He passed away at his home in Urie, Wyoming. He moved to Ogden, Utah as a very young boy with his parents and sister from England. He graduated high school and later moved to Wyoming where he started a family and his career at the...

Rose Marie Fessler

Rose Marie Fessler

Nov 18, 2024

Rose Marie Fessler, of Evanston Wyoming, died November 17,2024, in Rathdrum, Idaho. She was 88 years of age.

Rose was born November 3rd, 1936, to Frank Raymond and Vera Faulkner of Evanston, Wyoming. Rose was second daughter of three. She graduated from Evanston High School, where she met David Ralph “Dutch” Fessler. They got married on June 4th, 1954 in Evanston...

Lily Echo West

Lily Echo West

Nov 17, 2024

Lily Echo West born September 15, 1971 in Provo Utah and passed away November 17, 2024 in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. She devoted her life to her family. She is survived by her husband; Jeff West. Mother; Nelly Wilson. Children; Benjamin, Sierra, Melissa, and Jeffrey. And grandchildren. Services will be at Urie Stake Center, Tuesday November 26, at 11:00 am.  Interment...

Alicia Gebhart

Alicia Gebhart

Nov 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the forthcoming funeral services for Alicia Marie Gebhart, a loving daughter, and friend, who departed from this world on November 13, 2024 at the age of 46. Born on May 25, 1978 in the city of Salt Lake City, UT, Alicia was a beacon of perseverance and strength throughout her life.

Despite facing...

Beryl Jean Kihlstrom Lefler

Beryl Jean Kihlstrom Lefler

Nov 11, 2024

Beryl Jean Kihlstrom Lefler, passed away peacefully in Taylorsville, Utah, on November 11,2024, at the age of 91. Born on August 24, 1933, in Ogden, Utah, to Harold Eugene and Wanda May Wilbur Kihlstrom.  She lived a life rich with purpose, devotion, and a deep love for her family.

Beryl was very proud to have dedicated numerous years of her professional...

Colby Jay Ervin

Colby Jay Ervin

Nov 5, 2024

Colby Jay Ervin, 31, passed away in Malad City, Idaho. He was born in Evanston, Wyoming to Daryl and Leslie (Newsome) Ervin. He graduated from Evanston High School in 2011. 

Growing up, Colby would always say “I’m a busy guy”, he was very inquisitive, had empathy a mile long and made friends easily. Colby loved wrestling from a young age and...

Jack Wardell Marchant

Jack Wardell Marchant

Nov 5, 2024

Our dear beloved husband, father, and friend to all, Jack Wardell Marchant returned to his heavenly home on November 5, 2024. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Jack Wardell Marchant was born January 1, 1947 to Norval S Marchant and Dorothy Marie Wardell Marchant.

His childhood was spent roaming the mountain and exploring along the Weber River. He...