OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Midway and Heber, UT

Shauni Carol Muhlestein

Shauni Carol Muhlestein

Jun 9, 2022

On Thursday June 9, 2022, Shauni Carol Muhlestein loving wife and mother of five children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28. Shauni was born August 29, 1993 in Heber city, UT to Brian Clark Muhlestein and Jeannie Burkhart. Shauni Graduated high-school in 2011. On June 4th, 2012, Shauni Married James Heckert her high-school sweet heart. They made five...

Grant Lindsay

Grant Lindsay

Jun 7, 2022

Grant Lindsay was born June 27, 1928, in Heber City Utah to Thomas Payne and Lovina Bunnell Lindsay. He passed away June 7, 2022, in his home in Fruitland Utah surrounded by his family. Grant was the youngest of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Hal, Wallace, Vern, and Tommy his sisters Eldga, Edith,...

John "Clark" Muhlestein

John "Clark" Muhlestein

Jun 7, 2022

John Clark Muhlestein passed away June 7, 2022, at his home in Heber City. Clark was born March 5, 1937, in Provo to George & Ella Muhlestein. He married Robyn McKnight on November 18, 2000. Clark loved shooting trap, boating, hunting, fishing and having coffee with Chippy. After his children Clark would say his biggest accomplishment was Heber Lumber. Clark...

Carol Ritchie Coleman

Carol Ritchie Coleman

Jun 6, 2022

Our dear mother, grandma, sister and friend, Carol Ritchie Coleman, passed away somewhat unexpectedly and quickly, Monday, June 6th 2022, in Heber City. Carol was born, April 22, 1938, in Heber to Verdell and Elva Horner Ritchie. She was raised in Charleston and attended schools in Wasatch County. While attending Utah State University, she met Gary Coleman, who actually grew...

Allan Stephen Kinsey

Allan Stephen Kinsey

May 31, 2022

Allan Stephen (Zeb) Kinsey, 82, passed away May 31, 2022 in Midway, Utah at home. He was a sweet baby boy, born August 23, 1939 to Stephen John and Olive Brown Kinsey in the Heber Hospital. He grew up in Midway, Utah, with his older sisters, Donna and Karma, and younger brother, Jim, next door to his Grandma Maggie Kinsey,...

Nelson Arthur Carter

Nelson Arthur Carter

May 26, 2022

Nelson Arthur Carter, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his home in Heber City, Utah. He was born on January, 19, 1946, in Ely, Nevada, to Arthur Nelson Carter and Dale Johanna Carter. He grew up in Lund, Nevada, where his family were ranchers and also served the community by running the post office, general store, and phone...

Leslie Higgs Hylton

Leslie Higgs Hylton

May 25, 2022

Leslie Higgs Hylton was born in Heber City, Utah to Alma Brown Higgs and Lois Sharon Cummings Higgs on October 21st, 1960. Leslie grew up in Heber and loved the valley and the small-town community. She would often tell us of how much fun she had growing up in 1960's Heber Valley. She met Ron Hylton in 1977 and they...

Marva Watson

Marva Watson

May 25, 2022

Marva Young Watson passed away on May 25, 2022, peacefully in her home in Heber City, Utah, at the age of 89. She was born on May 17, 1933, to Dulce Emily Adelaide Rose and Wilson LeRoy Young. She met the love of her life, Nyle Thomas Watson, in high school and married him on September 2, 1952. They went...

Don G. Kendall

Don G. Kendall

May 22, 2022

Don passed away at home on May 22, 2022, encircled by his loving family. He was born in Daniels, Utah, on August 29, 1933, to George and Sarah Kendall. He married Phyllis Jeffs on September 23, 1953. They had a great ride along with their five children spending time together camping, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling across the West. Don was...

David Mcguire

David Mcguire

May 16, 2022

David McGuire, 68, passed away peacefully in his home on May 16, 2022 of natural causes. David graduated from Wasatch High School, and lived his life in Heber, Utah. He was a quiet person who liked his privacy. He was generous to a fault and would be the first in line to provide whatever help he could to friends and...

Wayne Allen Dalton

Wayne Allen Dalton

May 14, 2022

Wayne Allen Dalton, age 66, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Heber City, Utah. Wayne was born on January 8, 1956 in Moab, Utah to Marlin C. (Blackie) Dalton and Della Hambleton Dalton. He was best known for teasing all his nieces and nephews (and any children) and his love for dogs. Wayne is survived by his brother...

Joseph Page Nichols

Joseph Page Nichols

May 12, 2022

Our fearless “rock”, Joseph Page Nichols passed away peacefully at home, from cancer on May 12, 2022. Joe was born on June 4, 1933, in Salt Lake City to Joseph Irving and Pearl Page Nichols. Known as “J” to his family, he was the oldest of five boys. He spent his childhood exploring the hills of Millcreek Canyon, and playing...

Glenn Leverle (Verle) Connary

Glenn Leverle (Verle) Connary

May 7, 2022

Glenn LeVerle (Verle) Connary passed away May 7, 2022,peacefully in the beautiful log home he built. He suffered from congestive heart failure. He was born on January 19, 1940, to Mary Reid and Glenn LeVerle Connary Sr. Verle was an EMT for Salt Lake City Fire Department for 30years. He enjoyed the comradery of his fellow fighters. They were always...

Peggy Lucile Farrer

Peggy Lucile Farrer

May 6, 2022

Mom left her family on Friday, May 6, 2022, to join those of her family who are waiting for her to reunite again. She was born May 18, 1942, to Thomas Edward Wade and Erma Atkinson. She married Vance Leroy Farrer on September 13, 1958, and on May 18, 1978, were sealed in the Provo Temple. Family was the most...

Karen Luke Emerson

Karen Luke Emerson

May 5, 2022

On May 5, 2022, our sweet wife, mother, and grandma, Karen Luke Emerson, made her way back to her heaven home. She fought a long valiant fight with aphasia. Though her body and mind were frail and tired, her spirit was full. Karen was born on December 17, 1952 in Heber City, Utah to Burnell Luke and Nola Smith Luke....

Merilyn Duke Mcguire

Merilyn Duke Mcguire

May 3, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Merilyn Duke McGuire, passed away peacefully in Heber City, Utah, on May 3, 2022 at the age of 93. Merilyn was born January 31, 1929 in Heber City, Utah, to Lyman Duke and Jennie Olivene Brown and was the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Wasatch High School in 1947 and attended BYU....

Lewis Wayne Chappell

Lewis Wayne Chappell

Apr 28, 2022

Lewis Wayne Chappell suffered a heart attack and passed from this life to a better one on April 28, 2022, in Heber City, UT. He was 77 years old. Lew was born in Salt Lake City on January 16, 1945, to Leah (White) and Charles Wayne Chappell. He grew up in the Sugarhouse area where he enjoyed spending time playing...

Joan Wright

Joan Wright

Apr 28, 2022

Joan Marie Boogaard Wright, 89, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2022. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th at Probst Family Funeral Home, 79 E. Main St., Midway. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m on Thursday, May 5th, at the Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah. Joan was born...

Benjamin Turner

Benjamin Turner

Apr 28, 2022

Benjamin Turner passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022 in St. George, Utah at the age of 100. He was born May 30, 1921 in Heber City, Utah. He was one of five children born to Anna M. Willmore and John M. Turner. He attended Wasatch High School in Heber City. He was a member of The Church of Jesus...

Faye Poulsen Watts

Faye Poulsen Watts

Apr 27, 2022

Faye Poulsen Watts was born April 2, 1936, in Liberty, Idaho. She died of natural causes on April 27th, 2022, in Heber City, Utah. Faye was raised on a rural farm in Liberty, Idaho near Bear Lake, immediately succeeding the years of the Great Depression. The farm had no running water or electricity. She was the last of 10 children...