Obituaries

Mar 9, 2026

Mar 9, 2026

James Alan Bolt was born February 1st 1944 in Oroville, CA.His parents Theodore Ralph Bolt and Alice May Lewis Bolt welcomed him the last of their 5 children. His parents, hisbrother Ralph, and 2 sisters Donna and Judy preceded him in death. One sister, Bonnie Burns is still living and resides in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

His childhood was spent living in a...

Mar 8, 2026

Christine Lynn (Larson) Dow

Christine Lynn (Larson) Dow, 75, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on March 8, 2026 in American Fork, Utah. Christine was born on October 27, 1950 in Sacramento, California to Monty and Betty (Oldham) Larson.

Growing up in Sacramento, she attended Howe Ave Elementary and Jr High Schools. She graduated from Encina...

Mar 8, 2026

Amy Lynn Harris, born on September 1, 1987, in Provo, Utah, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Vineyard, Utah. She was known for her vibrant spirit and the warmth she brought to all who knew her. Amy exemplified kindness and positivity, leaving a lasting impression on her family and friends.

A visitation to honor Amy's life will be held on...

Mar 7, 2026

Heaven acquired another battle-hardened nurse on March 7th. We aren't sure what old nurses do for eternity, but even if Someone up there has a surgeon complex He certainly knows to get out of their way while they do it.

Kathleen Cranney Forsyth was welcomed into a family of boys on June 5, 1952. She grew up in Orem in the...

2026

Boyd John Holdaway, 76, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in the Provo home he built 36 years ago. He was born in 1949 in Lehi to Robert and Edna (Fugal) Holdaway and was raised in Pleasant Grove in a loving family with five siblings—Jeanne, David, Steven, Barbara, and Debbie. Boyd grew up in a close-knit community that instilled...

Mar 4, 2026

Donnell Brown Detweiler passed away peacefully, at home and with family, in the early hours of March 4, 2026, in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Donnell was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the fourth of eight children born to parents Donna Evans Cole and Vern Melvin Brown. Throughout her life, Donnell loved, served, and greatly appreciated her large and growing...

Mar 2, 2026

Edith Colleen Taylor Van Woerkom, 91, an elegant, beautiful, kind woman, and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, in the company of her loving family and those who cherished her.

Edith was born on September 23, 1934, in Provo, Utah, to Bacle David Taylor and Ruth Harper Taylor. She was the...

Mar 2, 2026

Joan Marie Gurr passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Heber City, Utah, on June 6, 1951, to Earl and Millie Bethers Gurr, Joan spent her childhood in Heber before moving to Provo, where she graduated from Provo High School in 1969.

Seeking sunshine and new experiences, Joan spent time working in California before returning home to study accounting and...

Feb 27, 2026

Geniel Simper West Roper, age 90, of Orem, Utah, passed away February 27. Geniel was born March 26, 1935, to Thomas Noel Simper and Maurine Adamson Simper, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where she graduated from Pleasant Grove High School.

In 1961, Geniel married Lloyd Kaye West in the Logan Temple. They were the...

Feb 24, 2026

Sharon Christensen Burr, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on December 30, 1937, in Delta, Utah, to Alma Jay and Donna Colby Christensen, she was the oldest of four children. She loved her brothers, Darwin and Keith, and baby sister Cher greatly. She enjoyed living...

Feb 23, 2026

Lila Nylene Gorringe Budge (79), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 23, 2026, after a short battle with acute leukemia.

Nylene was born on May 15, 1946, in Oakley, Cassia County, Idaho, to Lila Rachel Hale and Alfred Nile Gorringe. She was raised alongside five siblings: David Hale, Kaye (Shelley), Mary Jo...

Feb 12, 2026

Having accomplished her life's purpose, Katherine Chetna Hilton left her majestic mortal body behind on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was twenty-two years old.

Chetna was born in Calcutta, India, on November 24, 2003. Her parents, Sterling and Heidi, had been actively working to adopt for several years and were matched with Chetna when she turned three...

Feb 11, 2026

Merlin R Kitchen, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend peacefully returned to the arms of his Savior and beloved wife on February 11, 2026, in Issaquah, Washington. He was 90 years old.

Merlin was born on April 20, 1935, in Orem, Utah, son of Ruby Ellis and Ralph Winfred Kitchen. He grew up...

Feb 9, 2026

Virginia Elizabeth O'Rafferty Vaughn

March 10, 1941 — February 9, 2026

Virginia Elizabeth O'Rafferty Vaughn, affectionately known as "Ginger," passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 84. She leaves behind a profound legacy of faith, family, and unconditional love.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 10, 1941, to the...

Feb 9, 2026

Mary Ann Maxfield Orme passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Mary Ann was born into the loving home of Myrtle Beckstead and Benjamin Lewis Maxfield on May 13, 1931.

Mary Ann spent her formative years in Ogden, Farmington, American Fork and Taylorsville, and graduated from Granite High School. Growing up in Farmington, she loved riding the...

Feb 8, 2026

Gary Harold Huss passed peacefully on February 8, 2026 reunited with beloved family members who preceded him. After patiently and courageously enduring an 18-month battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), he found rest and joy. Born in Rochester, New York, Gary's journey took him from his hometown through Colorado before settling in Utah, where he treasured his retirement years...

Jan 30, 2026

Robert Larrie Hobson, 88, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by family.

Bob was born on January 11, 1938, to Howard Malcolm Hobson and Mildred Francis Mathisen. He was married to Delois "Lois" Jean Cash for 63 years. He lived a full and purposeful life, grounded in learning, faith, and a deep...

Jan 25, 2026

Randell Keith Mecham, affectionately known as "DreamBoy" to those who knew him from his wrestling days, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, in his home. He was 78 years old.

Born on August 18th, 1947, in Heber City, UT, Randy's early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse in Wallsburg, Utah. He went on to graduate...

Jan 22, 2026

Marjorie Bird Wright passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, the day after she fell and broke her hip. Up until the end Marge maintained her spunk, laughter, compassion, love for her family, friends and life.

Marge's life can best be described in these words: Family, Friends, Scrapbooking, Service, Love of Nature, Food and Fun....