OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Midway and Heber, UT
Shirley Joy Sweat
Jul 19, 2023
Shirley Joy Sweat, 96, passed away on July 19, 2023 in Heber City with her family by her side. Shirley was born on December 26, 1926 in St. Louis Missouri, an only child to Gertrude McGuire and Lawrence Zimmer. She grew up in California and attended a boarding school when she was about 10 years old. While there she grew...
Ben Paul Young
Jul 19, 2023
Ben Paul Young, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, graduated from this earth life on July 19, 2023. He died in the home that he built over 53 years ago in Wallsburg, Utah. He was born January 8, 1937, to John Young and Harriet Florence Olsen in Wallsburg. He graduated from Wasatch High School in 1956 and the...
Martha Ann Ryan
Jul 7, 2023
Every morning when Mom awoke to the New Mexico sunshine coming through the window she would say-“It looks like a beautiful day!” Even on cloudy days her smile and laugh were like the sun and she uplifted everyone in her presence with her kind heart. On July 7, 2023, Martha Ann Christensen Ryan left this earthly life and joined her...
William Chad Adams
Jul 2, 2023
Chad Adams, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023 in Heber City, Utah. Chad was born on August 12, 1957 to William Roy Adams and Annette Helen Adams nearby in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of 23, he married his loving wife Kandy Lynette Adams on July 17, 1981. Together, they had their three children Tyler,...
Stanley James Larsen
Jul 1, 2023
Stanley James Larsen, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to everyone who met him passed away on July 1, 2023. He was at home, in the arms of his sweetheart. He fought a brave and courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is truly a warrior who is now at peace. He was born on July 3, 1935,...
Kevin Vernon Bair
Jun 30, 2023
Kevin Vernon Bair, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, in Farmington, Utah. He was born on May 10, 1994, in West Valley City, Utah, to Gary Bair and Dawn Christensen. Kevin loved art, design, and games. He was a wonderful friend and was known to never give up. Everyone loved Kevin. He was a hard worker, cheerful,...
Kasie A Gurule
Jun 29, 2023
Our loving son, favorite little brother, uncle, and friend Kasie A Gurule passed away June 29, 2023, from an extremely rare cancer, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Growing up, he loved being outside riding his 4-wheeler, camping and hunting. Killing his first pheasant at eight years old, with a 12 gauge, and hasn’t stopped yet. He loved to...
David Lamar Hackford
Jun 28, 2023
David LaMar Hackford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & friend to everyone he met passed away June 28th, 2023. Born March 14th, 1936, in LaPoint, Utah to Melvin and Eva Fontella Van Hackford. Married to Shannon Allison Hackford for 50 years. Dad loved the outdoors and telling tall tales, funny stories and teasing the grandchildren. Raised herding sheep...
Ruth Elaine Foraker
Jun 27, 2023
Ruth Foraker, age 94, died on June 27, 2023 in Oakley, Utah. She was formerly from Inverness, Florida. Born in Salesville, Ohio, she was one of 14 children born to lona Stillions and John Roe. Ruth is survived by one daughter, 5 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her spouse, her parents, 13 siblings, and...
Ann Montgomery Baum
Jun 26, 2023
Ann passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Heber City, Utah. Ann was born on November 20, 1933, to Walter Montgomery and Fanny Jean Clyde. On June 24, 1955, she married Jerold Gay Baum and after his passing in 1990 she married Walter B Percell on January 6, 1996. She worked at Boeing Aerospace as...
Brent L Kummer
Jun 22, 2023
Brent L Kummer age 67 died on June 22, 2023, In Heber City Utah. He was born on April 20, 1956 to Ray Kummer and Maxine Bethers. He was married to his sweetheart Connie Jean Kummer on March 27, 1992. Brent was honest and genuine and he was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shed hunting and was always...
Nelda Jean Casper Duke
Jun 20, 2023
Our devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Nelda Jean Casper Duke, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, at the age of 92. Nelda was born on January 29, 1931 to William Glen and Joyce Viola Casper in Daniel, Utah, where she has lived her entire life. She married Neil Hal Duke on April 1, 1954...
Carl J Casey
Jun 18, 2023
Carl J. Casey passed away peacefully in his home in Heber City, Utah on June 18th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with various illnesses at the age of 79. He was born on November 12th, 1943 in Piedmont, Missouri to Truman George and Veda Casey. Carl married Rita Barnes in 1963 at the ages of 17 and 19. They just...
Kim Allen Pehrson
Jun 11, 2023
Kim Allen Pehrson of Oakley, Utah, passed away on June 11, 2023. He was 61 years old. He courageously battled cancer for twenty-two months, remaining optimistic and cheerful to the end. Kim was born on January 2, 1962, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raymond (Bob) and Ida Karen Pehrson. Kim was always looking for an adventure from the time...
Gerardo Bernal
Jun 9, 2023
Gerardo Bernal passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, in his home in Park City, Utah surrounded by his loving family. Gerardo was born on June 7, 1950, in El Paso, Texas. Eventually, he met his loving wife Velia Reyes Bernal, and had their son Erik. Over 50 years of Gerardo’s life was dedicated to aerospace engineering. He designed many...
Einar Keith "Chick" Lignell
Jun 6, 2023
To borrow a phrase, how is 96 years not enough? Einar Keith (Chick) Lignell, 96, passed away, without warning, in his sleep in the early morning hours of June 6, 2023. Born September 23, 1926, Chick got his nickname as an infant. He was the fourth of six children, born to Einar Alfred Emanuel Lignell and Lilly Josefina Bloomquist, both...
Phyllis June Nordstrom
Jun 5, 2023
“You raise me up” Phyllis June Nordstrom, passed away quietly just before her 92nd birthday on 5 June 2023 with her three daughters at her bedside. Phyllis was born and raised in the Boston area. She was baptized, confirmed, and married in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Roxbury, Massachusetts. In the church, Phyllis was a member of the choir and...
Alson W. Sears Dvm
Jun 3, 2023
Dr. Alson W. Sears, DVM born 1/3/36 and raised in Panama. Attended the University of Pennsylvania for his bachelors and earned his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis. He spent 40 years practicing small animal medicine in Lancaster California. This is where he was inspired to find a cure for Distemper in dogs with the help...
Robert Tyler Ford
Jun 2, 2023
Robert Tyler Ford, age 78, died on June 2, 2023, at home with his wife in Heber City, Utah, after a 23-year battle with cancer and Lewy Body Dementia. Robert was born September 13, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York to Edith Talcott Tyler and Rear Admiral Robert Stephens Ford. Robert spent much of his childhood traveling the world with his...
Kevin Glade Luke
May 25, 2023
In Loving Memory: Kevin Glade Luke, Heber City, UT, March 27, 1968 to May 25, 2023 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Kevin, a cherished husband, devoted father, grandfather, and a pillar of strength in our lives. He died peacefully in his home on May 25, 2023, leaving behind a...