Obituaries

Apr 10, 2017

Thelma Gloria Rizzi, 92, of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Riverdale, Utah, passed away April 10, 2017 in Clearfield, Utah.

She was born June 9, 1924 in Cambria, Wyoming to Italian immigrants, Pietro (Pete) and Oliva Rizzi.  She grew up in Superior, Wyoming and graduated from High School in Superior.  Thelma also graduated from Stevens-Henagers Business College in...

Apr 8, 2017

Don Nicholas Crittenden, 93, passed from this life on April 8, 2017, from natural causes incident to age. Don was born in Ogden on October 27, 1923, to George Carroll and Luella Nicholas Crittenden, the oldest of six children.

Don was reared in Ogden and graduated from the recently built Ogden High School. He graduated from the...

Apr 5, 2017

George Neil Francis passed away on April 5, 2017.  He was born October 28, 1932 to Howard and Jesse Francis and grew up in Morgan, Utah.

He married his high school sweetheart, Gwen Porter on May 3, 1952.  They started their married life in Ogden where he worked for Continental Bakery.  Eventually, a job opportunity with First...

Apr 3, 2017

Florence Louise Balls Wilde, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend passed away at her home in Coalville, Utah.

Florence was born in a three room home in Davisville, Idaho, five miles from Soda Springs, Idaho, to Kenneth Grant and Zina Edna Horsley Balls where she was raised until the age of nine...

Apr 3, 2017

Born in January 1951 in Okarche, OK, Michael Smith was a country farm boy at heart. He enjoyed the simple things in life – laughing, family, outdoors and sports. Mike was a loving husband to his wife Amy, children Jacob (Betsy) and Sara (Justin), Amy’s children Ashley (Stefan), Alyssa (Simon) and Jenny, sisters Michelle (Steve) and Karen (Kevin), brother...

Mar 25, 2017

They say many artists don’t realize their own talent.  That was PJ.

His gifts to us were many. He loved unconditionally, he was kind, he braved rough seas, he shared literally EVERYTHING he had. PJ comforted those around him, he judged no one, he shared his ideas. He dreamed of peace, he studied all cultures, he recited...

Mar 19, 2017

MORGAN - On March 19, 2017 Clara, 90, united into the arms of her loving sweetheart Howard. She’s been excitedly waiting for this day when they could be together again.

Clara was born March 5, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of Jonas John Matt and Hattie Rose Williams Matt. She was the youngest with...

Mar 11, 2017

Photographer and Summit County chronicler Jenefer Ann Smith passed away Saturday evening, 11 March 2017, at her home in Hoytsville; she was sixty-three years old.

Born in Coalville to Weldon and Josephine (Gary) Smith, Jenefer graduated from North Summit High School in 1971.  Following her father’s death in 1978, Jenefer worked together with her mother to maintain...

Mar 7, 2017

Sharon Elizabeth Falk Dawson, age 74, reunited with her husband and our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Ogden, UT after an incredibly brave battle with cancer. Sharon died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born in Seattle, WA on February 17, 1943 to Bennhard Carl and Alyce Lallathin Falk. She soon...

Mar 5, 2017

Betty Jean Freeman, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on June 24, 1931.  She lived on a farm and when her dad died at her young age of 7, the family moved to town. Times were hard with just her mom and the seven kids so when Betty was in 7th grade they pulled her out of school and she...

Mar 5, 2017

Morgan – Dot Deloris Dawson Winchester, 88, completed her earthly journey Sunday March 5, 2017 in Morgan, Utah.

She was born on March 16, 1928 to Orson S. Dawson and Bernice Davis Dawson, in Henefer, Utah. She married Robert Larsen on June 16, 1947. They had four children David D (Ann) Larsen, Mountain Green, Utah, William R...

Feb 23, 2017

Howie passed away February 23, 2017 at the age of 70, with his wife Becky by his side.

Howie was born May 17, 1946 in Ogden, Utah to Howard and Margaret Taggart. He spent his childhood at Taggart's Camp where he worked at Taggart's Service with his dad and brother. He graduated from Morgan High School in...

Feb 22, 2017

Oren Michael Peterson (Mike) passed away suddenly on February 22, 2017.  Mike was born on August 4, 1941 in Lawshe, OH. He was the oldest of six children.  He joined the Airforce in 1964 and was stationed at Hill Air Force Base. During Vietnam he was sent to work in Saigon.  After being discharged from the Airforce, he started...

Feb 21, 2017

Barbara W. Blonquist  (Bubbles) passed away peacefully on February 21, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1927 to William and Emma Staples Wheaton in Coalville, Utah where she spent her entire life. She married Glen Vern Blonquist.  Together they raised their 5 children: Glen (Tish) Tampa, Florida, Christine Hulse (Roger) Salt Lake, Russell (Deceased) Ben (Pam) Coalville &...

Feb 13, 2017

Jace Rulon Johanson, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, and friend left mortality February 13, 2017.

Jace was born February 8, 1988 in Portland, Oregon to Van Lythgoe and Jonene Judd Johanson.  Jace was a beautiful baby with loads of dark curly hair and a heart-melting smile. He spent his early childhood in Allen, Texas before moving...

Feb 9, 2017

Janice returned peacefully to her Father in Heaven on February 9, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida at age 70. She was born on July 22, 1946 in Ogden, Utah to Marjorie Rollins and August Rose. She was raised in Morgan, Utah with her two sisters, Marilyn and LuRinda, and her brother Auggie. Janice went to Morgan High School and graduated...

Jan 27, 2017

Our beloved husband, dad, ‘papa’, son, brother, and friend peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father at the age of 54 on January 27, 2017, due to injuries sustained from a tragic ski accident.

Andre’ was born in Inglewood, California to Max J. and Cleo Malan. He was the oldest of eight children. He married the love of...

Jan 14, 2017

Our sweet Grampie, Richard B "Dick" Grondel passed away peacefully at his home early Saturday morning, on January 14 2017,at the age of 82.

He was born November 7, 1934 to John and Althea Bateman Grondel. He married Lanora Adaire McGill, in the Salt Lake Temple, May 6 1953. They have one daughter, Robin Liegh and son...

Jan 14, 2017

UPTON - Roy Jacobson, 82, our loving husband father grandfather and great grandfather passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 14, 2017.  Roy was born on July 16, 1934 in Upton, Utah to Alonzo and Mary Williams Jacobson.

He grew up on the family farm and worked in his fathers’ coal mine in Upton. He...

Jan 13, 2017

Patsy Delene Clark (Tonks) was born on October 17, 1948 to Alma and Dorothy Boralho in Ogden, Utah. She married Blaine Dawson Tonks on November 2, 1966 in Riverdale, Utah.

As a child Patsy enjoyed spending time with her grandma Sarah. Patsy worked at the Jade Terrace Restaurant for 28 plus years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and...