OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Midway and Heber, UT
Eugene "Gene" James Magre
Jul 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Eugene "Gene" James Magre June 25, 1947 – July 25, 2025
Eugene “Gene” James Magre, of Midway, Utah, peacefully completed his earthly journey on July 25, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 25, 1947, in White Plains, New York, Gene led a rich and remarkable life—one marked by boundless creativity, determination, love, and deep...
Joyce Crook Lawton
Jul 25, 2025
Joyce Crook Lawton, 76, of Heber City, Utah, passed away on July 25, 2025, at the Mission at Alpine Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Grove.
She was born on July 23, 1949, in Heber City, Utah, to Calvin and Carma Crook. Joyce graduated from Wasatch High School in 1967. She worked at First Security Bank until she served a mission for the...
Robyn Cox
Jul 23, 2025
Virginia Robyn Kleese Lyman Cox
Virginia Robyn Kleese Lyman Cox passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 69. Her life was marked by compassion and creativity.
Robyn was born on August 14, 1955, in Oakland California to Robert Eugene and Connie Smith Kleese. She married Cleo Lyman on August 24, 1973, and together they had three children: James Conrad...
Thomas Valfrid Anderson
Jul 10, 2025
Thomas Valfrid Anderson (born February 13, 1960, in Albany, California) was the eldest of three children of Sandra and Joe Anderson. He spent his formative years in both Montreal and San Francisco and resided most recently in West Hollywood until his passing on July 10 due to a respiratory illness.
Val demonstrated remarkable intellect from an early age, commencing his college...

Scott LeRoy Ritchie
Jul 9, 2025
Scott LeRoy Ritchie, born February 8, 1963 to Lee Roy and Barbara Ritchie, died July 9, 2025 in West Valley City of natural causes.
Scott grew up in Heber City, Utah. He went to Wasatch High School and was involved in football, basketball and tennis. He worked as a lifeguard at the Homestead Resort in Midway. After graduating, he joined the...
Alison Marie Rogers
Jul 6, 2025
Alison Marie Rogers, age 38, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep of unknown causes on July 6, 2025. She was born in Heber City, UT on November 20, 1986 to H. John Rogers and Janis Lynne Tolley Rogers. Ali grew up in her beloved Heber City. She attended schools in Wasatch School District and graduated from Wasatch High School in...
Jimmy Lee Greer
Jul 4, 2025
Jimmy L. Greer, age 93, died July 4, 2025 in Heber City, Utah.
He was born December 4, 1931 in Charleston, Utah to Carl D. and Leda Abegglin Greer.
He married Marie Thomas on January 21, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a graduate of Wasatch High School. He attended the University of Utah. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army in...
Lori Jean O'Hara
Jun 27, 2025
Lori Jean O'Hara, a loving mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Heber City, Utah, at the age of 59. She was born on September 21, 1965, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Keith and Rhea Casper.
Lori's life was filled with joyous moments, and she loved her role as a mother to her beloved...
Michael Marty
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Marty was born to Shirley Napier and Harold Ray in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1943. Growing up on the west side he attended West High School and served his mission in Chicago. He then attended the University of Utah where he became the first person in his family to receive a bachelor’s degree. A natural entrepreneur, he started...
Oren Street Durtschi
Jun 17, 2025
Oren Street Durtschi died on June 17, 2025, in Provo Utah. He was born on May 5, 1941, in Stringtown, Midway, Utah to Ernest Walter and Lila Melvina Street Durtschi.
Oren Attended elementary school in the Pot Rock Schoolhouse on the Midway Town Square. He graduated from Wasatch High School and Wasatch Stake Seminary. He then attended Utah Valley University (Central...
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...
Kathleen Jones Call
Jun 7, 2025
Kathleen Jones Call, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Dumfries, Virginia, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Born on October 15, 1949, in Tempe, Arizona, to Archie Lavar and Ada Jones, Kathy was the youngest of six children. She was raised on a dairy farm in Chandler, Arizona, where she developed a lifelong love of cows — a fondness...
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....