Obituaries

Jun 14, 2014

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Lawrence Martin Brown rejoined his Father in Heaven on Sat. June 14, 2014 surrounded by the family he and Marilyn raised.  He passed peacefully at home of natural causes. Larry was born Nov. 11, 1927, to Florence Powell Brown and Augustus Martin Brown, in Salt Lake' City, Utah. Larry had an adventurous drive...

Jun 8, 2014

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Charlotte Paulette Suitor Conder, lovingly known as “Fatty”, was born June 23, 1944 in Salem, Oregon to Pauline Fite and Charlie Suitor. She is survived by children, Betty (James) Simmons, Penny (Tony) Todino, both of Goshen, Mickey (Eloisa) Conder of Santaquin; her sisters, Delores Chadsey, Ruth Williams, Gloria Powell and Pauline Isham;...

May 31, 2014

Brenna Mckensie Brown was born May 29, 2014 to Tyler and Mckensie Brown. Brenna passed away on May 31st due to complications related to open heart surgery to correct a heart defect. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 3rd at 11:00 am at the LDS Chapel located at 608 West 1400 South, Payson. Anyone who would like to make donations...

May 31, 2014

Dennis Arthur White, Jr. age 62 of Goshen, passed away May 31, 2014 in Orem.  He was born April 26, 1952 in Payson to Dennis Arthur and Lillian Grace Hone White.  He married Kristen Butler in 1978 and they later divorced. Dennis loved camping, fishing and model airplanes.  He especially enjoyed reading Stephen King novels. He is survived by his life partner, Jamie...

May 30, 2014

Scott Trotter, age 60 of Goshen, died May 30, 2014 after fighting a long, hard battle with illness.  He was born July 20, 1953 to Stanley Howard and Marjorie Gardner Trotter.  He was raised in Goshen and educated at Goshen Elementary and Payson High School, graduating in 1971.  He married Annette Cook and later divorced.  They had one son, Abraham Cook.  He married Cynthia Fern...

May 27, 2014

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"Grandma Chatwin" Our beloved and sweet Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother was called home to her Heavenly Father and her awaiting husband on May 27, 2014 surrounded by loved ones.  Helen was born on September 12, 1924 in her grandmother’s home in Parowan, Utah to Ida Walker Jones and John Alvin Davenport.  Helen was...

May 14, 2014

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Rex Otto Broadhead passed away in his sleep on May 14, 2014 after a long, valiant battle with cancer.  He is admired by all who knew him for his ability to stay positive and productive and keep a great attitude through all his trials. His favorite thing in life was his family.  He loved...

May 12, 2014

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Our beloved father and grandfather, Vaughn R. Jensen, died Monday May 12, 2014. Vaughn was born April 30, 1935 in Joseph, Utah to Rasmus Earl Jensen and Anna Adora Anderson. He married LaWana Kofford December 16, 1957 in Ely, Nevada and their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Utah LDS Temple April...

May 7, 2014

After over a year struggling with health, Barbara Faye Ney Partridge Roper, of Santaquin Utah, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 7, 2014 with her sweetheart by her side. She was born in Long Beach, California in 1938, and graduated from Payson High School where she served as a drummer in the marching band and sang in...

Apr 27, 2014

Fred Garbett, age 73 of Eureka, Utah passed away April 27, 2014.   He was born April 14, 1941 in a train car in a hollar in Eureka, Utah.  He grew up in Eureka and lived there all of his life.  He was very popular and touched nearly everyone he ever met in a positive way.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved camping...

Mar 29, 2014

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John Clark Ford, age 69 of Santaquin, Utah passed away March 29, 2014 in Provo, Utah.  John was born August 19, 1944 in Los Angeles, California the son of Leonard Walter and Mildred Grace Cooper Ford.  He married Nancy Lee Rose on April 24, 1970 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. John loved basketball...

Mar 26, 2014

Ross Martin (Mutt) Taylor, 87, lifelong resident of Santaquin, passed away Wednesday morning March 26, 2014 in Santaquin.  Born January 19, 1927 in Santaquin to Virgil P and Vera F Johnson Taylor.  Married Pearl G Blackett Wright September 20, 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mutt served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe...

Mar 26, 2014

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Eddie A Neff passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014.  He valiantly fought cancer for ten years, experiencing tender mercies, miracles and blessings.  Born March 8, 1947 to Alden and Betty Heelis Neff, Ed lived his entire life in Santaquin, Utah.  He graduated from Payson High where he was recognized multiple years as a four-letter athlete,...

Feb 27, 2014

Karen Kump Reid Jansen,ge 85, passed away February 27, 2014 in Santaquin, Utah from causes incident to age. She was born July 9, 1928 in Provo, Utah. Karen was raised on a farm in Rupert, Idaho until her family moved to Santa Barbara, California. She loved life in California, especially time spent in the ocean. Karen and the love of...

Feb 27, 2014

Robert D (Bob) Horton of Elk Ridge, Utah, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, succumbed to a brave battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014.  Bob was born July 13, 1932 in Santaquin, Utah.  He proudly served stateside in the US Air Force during the Korean War and later spent his career...

Feb 5, 2014

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Norma Ellen Christensen Ricker, 83, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, returned to her Heavenly home on February 5, 2014.  She was born January 25, 1931 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Peter Herman and Lucy Ellen Moon Christensen.  She married Robert Morton Ricker and they later divorced. Mom loved her family and was a...

Feb 5, 2014

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Our handsome, happy, loving son and brother Austin Bart Cooper passed away in his parent’s home after a long battle with drug addiction on February 5, 2014 at the age of 23.  He was born on March 28, 1990 in Provo, Utah to his parents Barton Keith Cooper & Rebecca Sue Blackson Cooper....

Feb 1, 2014

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Golden Norman Taylor, age 76 of Santaquin, Utah passed away suddenly from heart failure on Saturday, February 1, 2014, while restoring the Taylor Family home. He was born on June 16, 1937 in Santaquin to Golden and Lovine Brook Taylor. He joined the U.S. Navy and honorably served his...

Dec 29, 2013

Matthew Benard Hansen (Matt), age 43, joined his mother, LaRayne Hansen, in heaven unexpectedly December 29, 2013.  He was born December 31, 1969 in Payson, Utah to Lee Ray and LaRayne Devenish Hansen. Matt had a deep passion for the outdoors and camping.  He would never turn down a chance to get out and enjoy nature and loved taking Ma out to...

Dec 25, 2013

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Auville Clifford (AC) Cummings "Junior", 87, passed away December 25, 2013 in Santaquin, Utah.  He was born July 15, 1926 in Franklin, Kentucky to Auville Clifton and Esma Jackson Finn Cummings.  He married Minnie Ellen Crowther March 18, 1951 and they later divorced. AC served in the US Army during World War II.  He worked...