Obituaries

Sep 18, 2022

David K Mower passed away Sunday September 18, 2022 at the Bennion Veteran's Home in Payson, Utah at the age of 72. He was born October 30, 1949 in Payson, Utah to Howard Lee and LaPriel Ludlow Mower.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

David lived in various towns and settled in...

Sep 14, 2022

Robin Lynn Tilby, was born on April Fool’s Day, April 1, 1947, in Richfield,  Utah but he was no joke. He was the only child born to his adoring parents Carl Lynn Tilby and Zelma Juanita Campbell. Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away September 14, 2022 at his home in Spanish Fork.

He started kindergarten in...

Sep 12, 2022

Molimau Tupai, 78, son of Sosi Vaililigi Tupai and Pafuti Simo Tupai, born in American Samoa in 1944, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. Moli or ‘Mo’ as he was known to his friends was a loving father, grandfather, and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He died in his home in...

Sep 8, 2022

John Merlin Topham, 88, of Payson, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 8, 2022. 

  He began life in Salt Lake City, Utah, born to Merlin June and Dorothy Pratt Giles Topham on July 12, 1934. He was the second of seven sons. He grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High School,...

Aug 21, 2022

Gordon Harry Grimstead was born on February 3, 1952 in Caliente, Nevada to Andrew Earl Grimstead and June Pearl Smith. His father was a Hard Rock Miner so he lived in many parts of Northern California and Nevada. He graduated high school from Lone Pine High School, California in 1971 where he loved sports, and participated in all he could....

Aug 16, 2022

Darlene Persson Kay of Payson, UT passed away from complications of a stroke on August 16, 2022, in Oceanside, CA.

Darlene was born Dec. 21, 1928, to Rhoda Jameson and Charles Wesley Persson, in Eureka, UT. She was raised partially by her grandparents, Charles and Alice Jameson, whom she adored.

She graduated from Tintic High School. Darlene moved to Salt...

Aug 15, 2022

John Boyd Deuel was born  to Carrol “HOOT” and Beth Rasmussen Deuel on May 16th 1942 in Payson Utah. He lived and raised hell in Santaquin for 80 years.

John married the love of his life, Jeneil Badham, on January 21, 1961.  Jeneil was very patient and tolerant as they raised 2 boys in Santaquin. He enjoyed a successful career...

Aug 14, 2022

Gary Grant Allred, 81, of Santaquin, Utah, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on the morning of Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law as he passed into his Heavenly realm.

He was born April 18, 1941, to Joseph Grant Allred and Ellen Leora Damron at home in Safford, Arizona, where he grew...

Aug 6, 2022

Lesley Ann Daniels McEwan, age 48, of Springville, Utah left this world on August 6, 2022 and gained her wings in heaven.

Lesley, was such a kind spirited soul and touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She had a smile and a personality that would light up a room with smiles and laughter.

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Jul 29, 2022

Our wonderful husband, father and papa, Thomas Murel Ivory, at 83 finished his journey on earth July 29, 2022.  Tom was born in Farmington, New Mexico September 16, 1938 to Howard Murel and Jean Crowther Ivory.  He was the second of six children.  He moved to Springville, Utah where he grew up and spent most of his life.  He graduated from...

Jul 28, 2022

In the late afternoon of July 28th, 2022, our dear Kathy Farra passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack. Kathy was born in Minnesota on July 8th, 1950 to John and Clarice Reisewitz. Kathy was the oldest of 4 children and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her siblings. Kathy had her first daughter, Kym, in Utah in...

Jul 28, 2022

Randy “Red” Duane Ashton, 63, loving father, grandfather, brother, son and friend passed away at his home on July 28, 2022, in Lehi, Utah surrounded by his friends and family.

Randy was born June 5, 1959, in Provo, UT to Darrel L. and RaNae Houston Ashton. He grew up in Pleasant Grove Utah and attended Pleasant Grove High School...

Jul 26, 2022

J. Gregory Fowkes, age 71, fifth generation and life-long resident of Santaquin, Utah passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerald V. and Elma A. (Tietjen) Fowkes.

Greg attended elementary school in Santaquin and graduated from Payson high school where he enjoyed theatre arts. He became very...

Jul 26, 2022

Dr. Gary Van Winkel was born February 9, 1937 in Logan, Utah.  He was the 3rd of 7 children born to his parents, Anton and Clella Winkel. He spent much of his life living and working on his family’s farm in Oregon where his best friends were the animals that lived there.  He was a self-taught musician who could...

Jul 26, 2022

Nelda Rose Peterson Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away July 26th, 2022 from several lifelong ailments. She courageously fought many health challenges throughout her lifetime.

Nelda was born June 11, 1946 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Ralph F. and Florence G. Neff Peterson. She was the youngest of 4 children. She attended Santaquin Elementary School, Payson High School and Fremont County...

Jul 23, 2022

James, his brother and two other friends were on their way to a family party after having a good day at FuelFest. On their way back from Tooele the tire of the vehicle blew out and the driver lost complete control of the car causing them to roll over a few times onto the other side of the freeway, which...

Jul 22, 2022

Myron Jay Carpenter, 82, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at his home July 22, 2022, in Eureka, Utah.

Myron was born May 6, 1940 in the mining community of Park City, Utah to Carl Felix Carpenter and Gerta Spendlove Harvey.  Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Boulder City, Nevada where Myron attended grade school and...

Jul 14, 2022

Adren Ray Underwood  passed away July 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Adren was born July 26, 1941 to Ken and Virginia Underwood in Mammoth, Utah. They moved to Eureka, Utah where he graduated from Tintic High School. He married the love of his life Vickie Diane Diamond on July, 29 1961. They welcomed three beautiful...

Jul 13, 2022

Carma Rose Finch Burraston Bell Bauer was born on September 11, 1929 in Payson, Utah, to Rulon and Nellie May Stickney Finch. Joining her siblings George and Maurine to complete their family. They worked hard and played hard together, to become productive people in life.

Carma married Boyd Jay Burraston, in Salt lake City on February 2,...

Jul 3, 2022

Carol Mae Shook Covington, age 79, passed away peacefully July 3rd with her son by her side in Santaquin, Utah. She was born November 1, 1942 in Park City, Utah to William Luther and Adele June Clark Covington.

Carol graduated from  Provo High school and attended Cosmetology and Nursing school. She was a member of the Church of...