Obituaries

William Richard Gedris

William Richard Gedris

Apr 25, 2023

 

 

William Richard Gedris—that rare combination of stubborn hard worker and perfectionist that we call a craftsman—passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home in Layton, Utah, after a long, slow slide of failing strength. He lived his final years with an unrelenting arrhythmia, which meant his heart was the only undisciplined thing about him. Never mind that...

Sandra Lee Cleveland Critchlow

Sandra Lee Cleveland Critchlow

Apr 25, 2023

Our loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend danced her way to her precious son on Tuesday, April 25, surrounded by her family. 

 

Born November 5, 1958 to Harry Lee Cleveland and Edna Mae Pate, she was the oldest of five children. Growing up, she loved journaling and taking pictures and videos and spending time with her family....

Cynthia Ann (Wagaman) Yerkes

Cynthia Ann (Wagaman) Yerkes

Apr 25, 2023

 

Cynthia Ann (Wagaman) Yerkes unexpectedly passed away at home the morning of April 25, 2023. She was 59 years old.

 

Cynthia was born in Canoga Park, California on August 24, 1964 and adopted by her loving parents, Paul and Shirley Wagaman. Later in life, Cynthia was fortunate enough to be reunited with her biological mother, Terri Preis. She...

David Lynn Williams

David Lynn Williams

Apr 25, 2023

 

David Lynn Williams passed away on the morning of April 25, 2023 after a brief illness in Ogden, Utah.  He was born November 24, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Russell Gardner and Dorothy Russell Williams.  He grew up in Salt Lake City with his older brother Grant and younger brother Jeff and his younger sister Jan.  He...

Graysen Allen Kevin Glines

Graysen Allen Kevin Glines

Apr 24, 2023

The heroic tale of the life of Graysen Allen Kevin Glines came to a sudden, tragic end at 1:41 a.m. on April 24, 2023 at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon as the result of an unknown medical complication.

 

His story began on August 18, 2017 when he came into this world as part of a set of...

Kevin Orsen Christensen

Kevin Orsen Christensen

Apr 24, 2023

 

Kevin Orsen Christensen passed away on April 24, 2023, in Layton, Utah.  He was born December 13, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Orsen Reuben Christensen, Jr. and Ellen “LaVon” Torgerson Christensen.  He grew up in Davis County and graduated from Layton High School in 1974 and attended Utah State University.  He achieved the rank of an Eagle Scout.

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Ruth Widdison Dawson

Ruth Widdison Dawson

Apr 24, 2023

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and treasured friend, Ruth Widdison Dawson passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.

 

 Ruth was born August 8, 1926, in Hooper, UT, the 11th and youngest child of James G. and Lillian Gardner Widdison. She was a lifelong resident of Hooper where she attended school. She graduated from Weber High School and Seminary in 1944....

Joseph F Zultewicz

Joseph F Zultewicz

Apr 24, 2023

On April 24, 2023, Joseph F. Zultewicz took his final breath after his short but courageous battle with colon cancer. He was 73 years old. The family and friends are deeply saddened; however, they know heaven is very lucky to have him as he is likely already fixing something from above.

 

Joe was born in Springfield, PA to Frank...

Joe H Coats Jr.

Joe H Coats Jr.

Apr 23, 2023

Joe Coats was born April 9, 1936 in Burkburnett, Texas. He died peacefully on April 23, 2023. He was survived by his loving wife of 65 years Lois Coats and also survived by his two sons Joel Coats, Philip Coats, and his 4 grandchildren David Coats, Mark Coats, Daniel Coats, and Michael Coats.

 

Joe entered the Army reserves in...

Tony S. Garcia

Tony S. Garcia

Apr 22, 2023

Tony S. Garcia, 76, passed away from complications due to ALS on Saturday, April 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1946 to Brigido and Martha Garcia. He grew up in Layton and was a 1965 graduate of Clearfield High School. 

 

Tony was a proud Army veteran and served his country during the...

Erma Mikesell Wade

Erma Mikesell Wade

Apr 22, 2023

 

Erma Mikesell Wade passed away on April 22, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho on November 26, 1935, to Nelva Aller.  She was later adopted by her aunt and uncle (Della and George Willard Mikesell).  She grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Pocatello High School.

 

After graduating from high school, she...

Robert H. Lazenby

Robert H. Lazenby

Apr 22, 2023

 

Robert H. Lazenby, age 78, passed away April 22, 2023 in Layton, Utah.  He was born in Utica, New York on September 11, 1944 to Harry and Dorothea Suits Lazenby.  He has lived in Utica, New York, Klamath Falls, Oregon and Kaysville, Utah.

 

He married Judith Reid on November 12, 1966 in Ogden, Utah.  He was a member...

Ronny Joseph Greene

Ronny Joseph Greene

Apr 21, 2023

 

Ronny Joseph Greene was born in Ogden Utah. January 29, 1984 to Ronny Greene Sr. and Gloria Greene. Sadly, he passed away on April 21 2023

 

Ronny spent the first half of his life in Ogden, Utah, and then later moved to California where he found his fierce passion for mixing music and DJing. Ronny loved snowboarding, skating...

Naomi Vaun Knaphus Clifford

Naomi Vaun Knaphus Clifford

Apr 21, 2023

Naomi Vaun Knaphus Clifford, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, after a short illness. She was born in Richfield, Utah on March 4, 1929, to Andrew Larsen Knaphus and Myrtle Christine Christensen. She was the tenth of twelve children. She grew up during the depression and learned the value of hard work....

Patricia Ann Stanford Mendez

Patricia Ann Stanford Mendez

Apr 21, 2023

Patricia Ann returned to our Heavenly home on April 21, 2023. As a devoted daughter, loving wife, and doting mother, Patricia embodied courage, faith, diligence, and Christlike love throughout her life.

 

Patricia was born the youngest of eight children to Ural and Susie Stanford on March 12, 1938, in Huntsville, Texas. Growing up with five older brothers she loved...

C. Luckey Heath

C. Luckey Heath

Apr 20, 2023

Luckey liked to say he was CONCEIVED on “Black Sunday” (in April 1935 – the day of the worst dust storm of the Dust Bowl). His family was then living in Texhoma (a border town between Texas and Oklahoma’s panhandle). He was BORN on January 30, 1936, to Sarah C. and Leslie M. Heath after the family had successfully relocated...

Carol June Child Charlesworth

Carol June Child Charlesworth

Apr 20, 2023

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Carol June Child Charlesworth, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 after gracefully fighting her long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on the June 29, 1933 in Kanesville, Utah to Nathan and Blanche Child. In her teenage years she helped her family with farming, and she also boarded with older couples in the Ogden...

Prudence C Rakosky

Prudence C Rakosky

Apr 20, 2023

 

Our loving mother, mama, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away April 20, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. Prudence, mama, was born October 3, 1927 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Gregorio and Maria Cordova.

 

Mama had spent time volunteering in hospitals and nursing homes. Before moving to Washington State, mama was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in South Ogden....

Rome Brandon Smith

Rome Brandon Smith

Apr 19, 2023

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Rome Brandon Smith, our beautiful baby boy, returned to his Heavenly Father and family in Heaven. He was born on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, to Brandon Scott and Heather Ashley Smith, with an unanticipated early arrival at 24 weeks.

 

During his short but impactful life, he brought his Mom, Dad, big sister Rossi, family...

Douglas Asa Adams

Douglas Asa Adams

Apr 19, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas Asa Adams, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. 

 

Douglas, son of Charley and Minnie Nance Adams passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 at the age of 83. He died as he lived surrounded by the people, he loved the most.

 

Douglas was born on...

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