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Jodi Ann Jensen Nelson

Jodi Ann Jensen Nelson

Feb 19, 2024

Jodi Ann Jensen Nelson passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19th at her home in Bountiful after living for 13 years with Huntington’s Disease. Jodi was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 28, 1985. She grew up in Bountiful and graduated from Woods Cross High School in 2004.



Jodi loved people, especially her family. She loved children. She enjoyed...

Marlene Bengtzen Christman

Marlene Bengtzen Christman

Feb 17, 2024

Marlene Bengtzen Christman, 85½, returned to her Heavenly Father and other loved ones on February 17, 2024 surrounded by her family at home.   Marlene was born in Salt Lake City on August 24, 1938 to Clarence Justus & Louie Hodges Bengtzen. She grew up on the west side of Salt Lake City and proudly graduated from West High School in 1956. She...

Verla Knecht Epperson

Verla Knecht Epperson

Feb 15, 2024

Verla Knecht Epperson passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024.

Verla was born on December 6th, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Henry Arnold Knecht and Edith Elizabeth Decker. She grew up in Salt Lake City and attended East High School. Her siblings were Dorothy Bohn, Arthur Knecht, Emilie Rigby, and James Knecht. She was preceded in death by her...

Leland Brent Piep

Leland Brent Piep

Feb 14, 2024

Leland Brent Piep  

Born in Salt Lake City to Robert (Bob) and Velma Woodbury Piep, he spent his formative years blocks from Jordan Park. He graduated from South High School, excelling in multiple sports, especially football. He went on to attend Snow College. During this time he met the love of his life, Julie Ann Warren. They were married on...

Colleen Elmer Johnson

Colleen Elmer Johnson

Feb 7, 2024

Colleen Elmer Johnson passed away in Bountiful, Utah on February 7, 2024, at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Colleen Elmer was born to Francis Maroni and Esther Gwen (Burnham) Elmer on August 1, 1938. She was raised their only child in Garland, Utah. She graduated from Box Elder High School, on June 26, 1959, married Richard...

Horace Meredith Azanbou

Horace Meredith Azanbou

Feb 7, 2024

Horace Meredith Azanbou , age 41. Died on February 07, 2024, in Salt Lake City, UT.He was born on May 9, 1982, in New York.The family later moved back to Cameroon, and Horace graduated high school in Yaounde, Cameroon inin 2002.After graduating high school, he moved back to the United States in December of 2006 to live with his sister...

Julie Ann Roberts

Julie Ann Roberts

Jan 27, 2024

Julie Ann Roberts, 65, passed away January 27, 2024, from complications of Leukemia.  She was born in Ogden, Utah on August 16, 1958, to Burke and Sonja Isaacson.

She loved to socialize with all those around her and spend time with the children in her life. Julie graduated from Ogden High School, received an Associates degree in Child Development from Weber...

Sharon Ruth Bleak Giles

Sharon Ruth Bleak Giles

Jan 26, 2024

Sharon Ruth Bleak Giles returned to her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on January 26, 2024, after seven years of battling cancer. Sharon was a loving and devoted spouse, a wonderful mother to eight children, a surrogate mother to countless others, a supportive sister and a beautiful daughter of God who served everyone in every way...

Steve Terrill Keate

Steve Terrill Keate

Jan 20, 2024

Steven Terrill Keate died Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at his home in Washington, Utah.   Born July 1, 1963 to Sharon LaRae Holt and Terrill William Keate while his father was stationed at Travis Air Force base in Vacaville, CA.  He started early doing life on his own terms, coming a month early.  Steve had a superb sense of humor...

Thomas "Tom" DeMan Van Leeuwen

Thomas "Tom" DeMan Van Leeuwen

Jan 19, 2024

Thomas “Tom” DeMan Van Leeuwen, 91, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024, at his home in West Jordan.  He was born on March 22, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph L. and Anna Van Leeuwen. 

 

Tom graduated from West High School. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Central...

Raymond Tye Smith

Raymond Tye Smith

Jan 18, 2024

Raymond Tye Smith, age 90, peacefully passed away in his home on January 18, 2024. He was born in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Henry (Hank) McDonough and Jesse Tye Smith on April 10, 1933. Ray started working outside his home when he was about 10 years old. He mucked stalls and worked in the fields....

Margaret Louise Doty

Margaret Louise Doty

Jan 16, 2024

 

Our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Margaret Louise Doty passed away peacefully in her sleep with family surrounding her at 2:27 AM on January 16th, 2024, in Farmington Utah. Margaret was born on December 22nd, 1927 in Yates City, Illinois. In her early 20’s she met her forever best friend Joy Doty. Joy introduced Margaret to her brother, Marvin Junior...

Susan Peggy Knudsen Burningham

Susan Peggy Knudsen Burningham

Jan 11, 2024

On January 11, 2024, a beautiful, blue-sky winter morning, we said goodbye to our sweet mother and “Granny” following a valiant 4-year battle with ovarian cancer. Mom was 70 years young and thoroughly loved life up until the very end. Always gracious, optimistic, determined and kind. During her life’s journey Mom found peace. Without a doubt her greatest joy was...

Maria Teresa Viramontes

Maria Teresa Viramontes

Jan 7, 2024

Maria Teresa Viramontes Roman loved by all as “Teresa” FromMaria Teresa Viramontes, 65, passed away on January 7th 2024 in Murray Utah. She was born in 1958 in Jalpa,Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Roman and Maria de Jesus Sandoval. She is survived by the love of her life, herhusband, Esaul Viramontes (72), her children Esaul (41) and Jessie Viramontes, Diego (39)...

Walter Hyrum Spicer

Walter Hyrum Spicer

Jan 7, 2024

 

Walter Hyrum Spicer was born November 5, 1944, and passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of January 7, 2024. He fought a hard battle on hospice care at home, with his nurse calling him her miracle patient. Walt was number 3 of 4 children and was born in Pocatello Idaho. He Attended Pocatello High...

Elizabeth "Liz" Jimoh

Elizabeth "Liz" Jimoh

Jan 4, 2024

Elizabeth "Liz" Jimoh was a radiant soul and mother of five, who graced this world with her warmth and love. Born and raised in California, Liz's life was a testament to the power of kindness and compassion. She transitioned leaving behind a legacy of friendship, loyalty, and passion. As a dedicated mother, Liz's nurturing spirit was evident in her love...

Shirley Harwood Rooks

Shirley Harwood Rooks

Dec 13, 2023

 

Shirley Harwood Rooks, 86 passed peacefully on Dec 13, 2023 at her home in St George, UT She was born Dec 9, 1937 in Salt Lake City, UT to Preston Heiner and Vera Rich. She was the oldest of six children. Her little sister Barbara, was her lifelong best friend.   She married Dennis Mitchell Harwood in the Salt...

Ray Richards Johnson

Ray Richards Johnson

Dec 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ray Richards Johnson 

"Gone fishing" 

Ray Richards Johnson, born on December 8, 1963, unexpectedly departed from this life on December 11, 2023. Born in Salt Lake City, UT, Ray spent his formative years in Bountiful, UT, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. 

Ray dedicated 35 years of...

David "Dean" Hawks

David "Dean" Hawks

Dec 9, 2023

David “Dean” Hawks of Bountiful Utah returned to his Heavenly Father on his 83rd birthday December 9, 2023.  Born December 9, 1940, to David and Flossie Hawks in Idaho.  He is the eldest of 6 children.  “Dean” is preceded by his mother and father David and Flossie Hawks, his brother Phil, and his son Ethiah.  He is survived by his...

Vasaga Tilo Sr

Vasaga Tilo Sr

Dec 3, 2023

Retired CW3 Vietnam Combat Veteran, Retired Deputy Director of the US Army JROTC, Former Senator of Itumalo Ma opütasi and High Chief Ali'i o le Faleono Vasaga Tilo Sr. of Aua, American Samoa passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his loved ones. He was 80 years old. Born on July 6, 1943...

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