OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Midway and Heber, UT
Sharon Frances LaVallee
Jun 16, 2025
Sharon Frances LaVallee, 81, born September 18, 1943 in Delano, California has passed peacefully June 16, 2025 in Provo, Utah
She is survived by her daughter, Colleen and husband Paul Crandall; sister, Betty Hudson; two grandchildren; one granddaughter-in-law; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lina Grimes; brother, Ronald Grimes; and sister-in-law, Sandra Grimes.
Sharon lived a...
Jessie Ellen Nye Shirk
Jun 15, 2025
Jessie was born April 22, 1943, in Keetley, Utah, to Erycel and Ellen Clara Rhoades Nye. She passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, at the Heber Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Jessie grew up in Heber and Midway, Utah. She graduated from Wasatch High School.
Jessie was a loving mother to Jana (Scott) Anderson, Blaine (Kimberli) Shirk and Ralph...
Kelly G Montgomery
Jun 11, 2025
Kelly G. Montgomery, born on June 8, 1959, in Heber City, Utah, passed away on June 11, 2025, in Provo, Utah. A dedicated professional in the food service industry, Kelly worked at various establishments, where her passion for serving others shined through.
In addition to her career, Kelly was devoted to family history work, scrapbooking, and journaling, reflecting her love for...
Margo Gene Strasser France
Jun 8, 2025
Margo Gene Strasser France
July 18, 1938- June 8, 2025
Margo Gene Strasser France, daughter of Margaret and Eugene Strasser, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, in her home in Midway, Utah, at the age of 86. She was a first-generation Swiss who grew up in Salt Lake City, graduating from West High School. While at BYU, she met her future husband,...
Anita U Carter
Jun 8, 2025
Anita U. Carter, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on April 4, 1956, in Provo, Utah, to Arthur M. Cox and Erma Cox of Orem, Utah, Anita's life was a beautiful testament to love, kindness, and the joy of connection. Anita was known for her kind soul...
Roger Gordon Urry
Jun 2, 2025
Roger Gordon Urry, age 89, passed away peacefully in his assisted living care center, Covington in Heber City, Utah on June 2nd, 2025. He was born August 28th, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Urry and Cynthia Arnold Urry. He grew up a farm boy in Woods Cross, Utah.
In the spring of 1953, after graduating from High School...
Kelli Jnee' Cowin
May 31, 2025
Kelli Jnee’ Cowin died on May 31, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. On October 22,1962 in San Bernardino, California Kelli was born to Patrick and Judy McBride. On September 6, 1985 she married Marty Cowin.
Kelli loved to dance. While attending Bingham High School she was a drill mistress and led them to win the 1980 National Championship. A devoted...
Pamela M Provetto
May 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved wife Pam, after 51 years of a beautiful life together. She was my best friend, my confidante and the most extraordinary person I have ever known. She passed away after a gallant battle with Cancer on May 31, 2025.
Pam and I met when we were just 12...
Carl Stephen Smearman
May 30, 2025
Dr. Carl Stephen Smearman, 28, of Denver, CO, passed away on May 30, 2025, while cycling on Guardsman Pass—doing what he loved most. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend. Carl was born in San Jose, CA, raised in Alexandria, VA, and resided in Denver, CO.
He lived a life marked by deep passion, quiet determination, and limitless curiosity....
Bill Lee Anderson
May 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce on the morning of May 28th our beloved dad, grandpa, and friend, Bill Anderson passed away. Bill was born on August 6th, 1951 in Heber City to Jack and Bette Anderson and he was the second of five children. Bill graduated from Wasatch High School in 1970. He...
Linda Holmes Naylor
May 28, 2025
Linda Holmes Naylor, age 78, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones in the early hours of May 28, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of LaVon and Kenneth Holmes, born August 1, 1946 in Ogden, Utah. She married the love of her life, William James Naylor on June 23, 1962 in Provo Utah and sealed in the Salt...
Riley Michael Winterton
May 23, 2025
Riley Michael Winterton, 45, of Heber City, Utah, “The Iron Horse Rebel,” rode his final ride on May 23, 2025. He passed doing what he loved most—canyon riding without a care in the world, his heart pointed East, chasing freedom where the wild things are.
Born January 16, 1980, Riley was a true original—straightforward, bold, fiercely loyal, and endlessly talented. He...
Barbara June Butler McReynolds
May 21, 2025
Barbara June Butler McReynolds passed away peacefully on the evening of May 21, 2025 in Draper, Utah. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Barbara's life was defined by service, compassion, and unwavering love for her family. Born on June 18, 1949 along with her twin sister, Bonnie, to Hyrum Grant and Lyla June Butler.
Barbara graduated from Orem High...
Marsha Luke Morrison
May 19, 2025
Our sweet mother Marsha Luke Morrison passed away at the age of 77 due to complications with her heart at St. Mary Hospital in Apple Valley California on Monday May 19, 2025.
Marsha was born on April 12, 1948, in Heber City, Utah, to Otto Burnell Luke and Nola Smith Luke. She lived in Daniel, Utah, where she loved growing up...
Marleen L Smith
May 13, 2025
Marleen L Smith died on May 13, 2025, in Springville Utah. She was born in Kaysville Utah on May 31, 1936, to Clarence and Pearl Kingsford Higgs. On June 19, 1954, she married Arthur L Smith, they were sealed on April 22, 1999, in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. As a mother and homemaker, Marleen loved sewing, camping, cooking and family...
Gary A Coe
May 9, 2025
Gary A. Coe passed away peacefully at the age of 74, he had a life well lived. Gary leaves behind his loving wife Barbara, son Travis, daughter-in-law Kristie of SLC, two sisters and a brother. Gary was multi talented with many interests, as a young man he drove trucks for his uncle and showed horses in New Jersey. After graduating...
Shelly H Luke
May 7, 2025
Shelly H. Luke, a loving wife, devoted mother, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully at her home in Heber City, Utah on Wednesday evening, May 7th, 2025. Her deep love for her family, passion for learning, and creative spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew and loved her. Born to Francis Harrison, Sr. and the late Nyda Martinez...
Geniel K Bortz
May 7, 2025
Geniel Kathleen Bortz died at her home in Heber on May 7, 2025. She was born in Murray, Utah on March 26, 1949, to Glen William Johnson and May Hyde. She grew up in Crescent Utah. On August 7, 1997 she was married and sealed Jack T Bortz in the Salt Lake Temple by Elder L. Tom Perry of the...
Rhea Carlson
May 6, 2025
Rhea Carlson graduated from her mortal life on May 6, 2025 in Murray Utah, surrounded by her family. Rhea was born on November 13, 1941, in Orem Utah to David Dawayne Cordner and Alice Rebecca Mecham. She married her sweetheart Dale E Carlson on December 15, 1967, in the Salt Lake City, Utah temple. They welcomed 8 children, 23 grandchildren...
Deloy Ray Hult
May 5, 2025
Deloy Ray Hult, born Nov. 25, 1939 in Idaho Falls to Veda Marie Price and Deloy Walter Hult, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. Ray grew up in Salt Lake City and spent his summers with his Aunt and Uncle in Idaho working on the family farm. During his high school years Ray played football, boxed in the Golden...