OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Midway and Heber, UT
Ephraim Kent Ellertson
Nov 3, 2018
Ephraim Kent Ellertson passed away on Nov 3, 2018 in Heber City, Utah. Born on July 3, 1927 to Elgy Norman Ellertson and Zella Vest, he was the fourth of five children. Kent grew up in Mona, Utah, where he attended Mona Elementary and graduated from Juab High School in Nephi. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Arts Education...
Ginger Ann Bowden Hixson
Oct 31, 2018
Ginger Ann Bowden Hixson passed away and went home to her Heavenly Father, October 31st 2018. She will reunite with many loved ones, but above all her husband, Steve and son, Scott which will bring her such joy and happiness. Ginger was born in Park City, Utah on April 3rd 1950, the youngest of six children to Webster and Elda...
Robert George Hewson
Oct 24, 2018
Robert George Hewson (Dr. Bob) 86, passed away October 24, 2018 at The Family Tree Assisted Living in Morgan. Utah. He was born September 12, 1932 to George and Jane Hewson in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Rolling Hills, California and graduated from Redondo Beach High School in June, 1951. He served as a Medical Corpsman in the United...
Tanya Mae Maeser
Oct 22, 2018
Tanya Mae Maeser passed away on October 22, 2018, returning home to her beloved Savior. She fought an incredible battle with leukemia, pushing through physical suffering and setbacks with calm determination. When it became clear that she would not win this fight, she faithfully accepted that it was time for her mortal life to end, giving her final days to...
Lala Bodine Hatch
Oct 21, 2018
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lala Manning Bodine Hatch, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018. Lala was born in International Falls, Minnesota on November 14, 1925 to Wesley Clark Manning and Blanche Corraine Stebbins. At age 19, Lala joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after meeting Reid Jay Bodine who was serving as a...
Stephan "Bindy" James Clark
Oct 8, 2018
Bindy Stephan James Clark December 21, 2004-October 8, 2018 Heber, UT- Our sweet, loving, valiant son and brother, “Bindy” Stephan James Clark passed away on October 8, 2018. Bindy was a joy and inspiration to all who were privileged to know and serve him. He came into this world as a miracle and left as a miracle. Although only 13,...
Wayne Burton Thacker
Oct 2, 2018
Wayne Burton Thacker 1931-2018 Wayne Burton Thacker passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 2, 2018. He was a longtime resident of the Heber Valley. Wayne was born on January 20, 1931 in Charleston, Utah to George Angus Thacker and Chloe Loretta Stanley. He grew up in the Heber Valley and graduated from Wasatch High School. Wayne...
David "Davey" Allen Scott
Sep 28, 2018
Dave "Davey" Allen Scott returned home to Heavenly Father on September 28, 2018. Davey was born October 27, 1984 in Tucson Arizona to Rodney and Patricia "Pat" Scott. Davey went to Wasatch High School and graduated in the class of 2003. Davey was known as a "Gentle Giant' especially towards his mom. He loved writing music and wanted to become...
Melba Elaine Pace Kinsey
Sep 28, 2018
Melba Elaine Pace Kinsey, age 81, of Midway, UT passed away in her home surrounded by her family on September 28, 2018. She was born June 7, 1937 in Tabiona, Utah. She was the daughter of WM Bryan and Hazel Isabell Keel Pace. She married Ralph Roy Kinsey on January 8, 1954 in Provo, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized...
David "Davey" Allen Scott
Sep 28, 2018
David "Davey" Allen Scott returned home to Heavenly Father on September 28 2018. Davey was born October 27, 1984 in Tucson, AZ to Rodney and Patricia "Pat" Scott. Davey went to Wasatch High School and graduated in the class of 2003. Davey was known as a "Gentle Giant" especially towards his mom. He loved writing music and wanted to become...
Carole Kalinoski Watkins
Sep 25, 2018
Carole Kalinoski Watkins, age 78, of Heber City, UT, passed away on September 25, 2018. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, on November 23, 1939, the first of two children, to Atelina Eatman and Stanley Kalinoski. She spent her early years in Mingo Junction, OH and moved to Ontario, CA at the age 10. Carole graduated from Chaffey Union...
Don Beck Larsen
Sep 22, 2018
Don Beck Larsen, 83, passed away in South Ogden, Utah, on the morning of September 22, 2018, hours before his five brothers and sisters gathered one last time for a family reunion. Born in San Pedro, California on October 24, 1934, and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was the third child of Quis and Grace Larsen. He attended...
Filemon Santos Benites
Sep 17, 2018
Filemon “Petaco” Santos, 48, died september 17, 2018 with his family and friends by his side in Heber City, Utah. Filemon was born July 5, 1970, in Tolixtlauaca, Guerrero; to Agustin and Birjilia Santos. He is the oldest of ten. When Filemon, was only 18 years old he married Tirsa Hernandes and had five children. Having to raise his family...
David Prescott Farnum
Sep 13, 2018
David Prescott Farnum. of Heber City, UT, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully September 13, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT at the age of 82. David was born on December 15, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts to John Earle and Elizabeth (Prescott) Farnum. David served overseas as a combat air- crewmen in the US...
Reed H Bezzant
Sep 13, 2018
Reed H. Bezzant, age 89, passed away on September 13, 2018, in Provo, Utah. Reed was born October 9, 1928, in Pleasant Grove, Utah to Matthew and Cora Olpin Bezzant, the fourth of six children. Reed attended Pleasant Grove high school where he excelled in football and basketball. He also, played the trumpet in the Howard Nelson Dance Band. In...
Carl Reid Saxey
Sep 12, 2018
Carl Reid Saxey, 80, passed away on September 12, 2018. He was born January 31, 1938 in Provo, Utah to Carl Raile and Mildred Peay Saxey. He grew up in Provo, Utah and graduated from Provo High School. He married Glenda Afton Richards, February 12, 1958 in Orem, Utah in her grandparent’s home. He raised two boys, Gary and Ricky....
Christopher Michael Mcintyre
Sep 10, 2018
On Monday September 10, 2018, it is with a heavy heart and great sadness that our beloved Christopher Michael McIntyre has passed away due to complications following open-heart surgery. He was surrounded by his family. Chris was born Jan 10, 1989 in Stuart, FL. He lived there for 14 years enjoying the ocean, family and sports. He moved to Park...
Arthur Ray Shepherd
Sep 4, 2018
Arthur Ray Shepherd born April 7th, 1934 in Springville, Utah, passed away September 4, 2018, in American Fork, Utah. He was preceded in death by both parents Arthur Lewis Shepherd, and Vera Hone Shepherd. He was married to his sweetheart Marie Young on July 1st 1953. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Orem and worked at Geneva Steel Plant...
Charity "Nicole" Carlson
Sep 2, 2018
Charity “Nicole” Carlson, daughter of Jack and Sharon Carlson lived at home with her family for 23 years. She faced many physical trials through her journey here on earth. Although “Nicole” was incapable of speech or any purposeful movement she still had an incredible capability to touch and change the lives of everyone who interacted with her. She was always...
Archibald Jacob Quinn
Sep 1, 2018
Archibald Jacob Quinn passed from the trials of this life to the adventures of the next on Saturday, September 1, 2018. We were blessed to have him with us for over two unforgettable years and though he was young, he possessed a character that reflected a unique tenderness and sensitivity that will be sorely missed in the lives of his...