Obituaries

Jennifer Rae Anderson Van Wagoner

Jennifer Rae Anderson Van Wagoner

Aug 11, 2025

Jennifer Rae Anderson Van Wagoner died August 11, 2025 in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona. She was born December 5, 1986, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to James Kendall and Susan Anderson.

She grew up in Taylorsville, Utah. As a diligent straight-A student, she excelled in her honors and gifted classes. In her youth, she enjoyed playing soccer, clarinet and piano. As...

Racheall Lynn Martin

Racheall Lynn Martin

Aug 10, 2025

Racheall “Shell” Kangas Fernandez Martin May 27, 1969 – August 10, 2025

Racheall Kangas Fernandez Martin, lovingly known as “Shell,” passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 56 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, intelligence, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Racheall was born to Katherine “Kathy” Fernandez and Jim Kangas and...

Cynthia Beth Millen-Edginton

Cynthia Beth Millen-Edginton

Aug 8, 2025

Cynthia Beth Millen-Edginton passed away the morning of August 8, 2025. Born in New Jersey to Elizabeth Mary Brower and Sigmund Cywar in 1952, the younger sister to Alan, Gary, and Roger, and older sister to Diane. Cynthia was a fiercely devoted mother to her sons Roger, Thomas, and Weston, and loving partner of 30 years to her husband Randy....

Arthur Wallace North

Arthur Wallace North

Aug 4, 2025

It is with both sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Arthur W. North, age 86, after a long battle with a progressive lung disease.

Art was born on November 27, 1938 to Wallace and Wanda Hunt North in Keetley, UT. He was the second born of ten children and is the eldest son. He...

Lisa Watters

Lisa Watters

Aug 3, 2025

Tribute to Our Matriarch

We expected you to pass at age 93, like so many before you. But in your true mama drama fashion, you chose to exit early. The childhood trauma you experienced in war-torn Germany didn’t wane with age; it festered into a pain you called “unbearable” in your last love letter to us. We couldn’t save you and...

Karla Lowry

Karla Lowry

Jul 20, 2025

Karla Mae Lowry passed away on July 20, 2025, from dementia. She was born January 12, 1947 in Milford, Utah, to William Lovell and Edith Mae Vest.Karla spent her early years in Lynndyl, Springville, Black Rock, and Faust, Utah, before moving to Tooele in 1963. Her father worked for the railroad which accounted for her living in railroad houses along...

Rodney V Taylor

Rodney V Taylor

Jul 17, 2025

Rodney V. Taylor returned home to his Heavenly Father, surrounded by family and loved ones on Thursday, July 17, 2025, after complications from a stroke.

Rodney was born on July 28, 1956, to Vivian Peterson and Dewey Voy Taylor. He was the second oldest of seven children and the big brother. Rodney grew up in the Millcreek area. He graduated from...

Jason Matthew Detton

Jason Matthew Detton

Jul 13, 2025

Jason Matthew Detton, 50, passed away in his home on July 13th, 2025. A celebration of life will be held in his honor on August 15th, 2025 between 5:00 and 8:00 PM at 1495 Tamarack Rd. in Taylorsville, Utah.

Jason was born on April 3rd, 1975 in Bountiful, Utah. He spent 12 years as a branch manager for Deseret First Credit...

Anthony Joseph Casillas

Anthony Joseph Casillas

Jul 4, 2025

Anthony (Tony) Joseph Casillas was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 14, 1945 to Joanne Vigil Garcia Alfaro. He was adopted and lovingly raised by his dad and mom, Marcelino and Frances Casillas. Tony is survived by his children Carrie and Jake Casillas, his sisters Stephanie and Nora Casillas, and his dog Gordie. He is also survived by his siblings...

Claudia Mae Wilson

Claudia Mae Wilson

Jun 30, 2025

Claudia’s family is deeply saddened by her passing but comforted by the knowledge that she is no longer in pain and that they will see her again. She passed away on June 30th. Claudia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and fought it with strength and determination. She was in remission until June 2025, when the cancer returned.

Claudia was...

Donald Wayne Bell

Donald Wayne Bell

Jun 27, 2025

Don Bell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died on June 27th due to Alzheimer’s disease. Don was born in Bristow, Nebraska, to Emma Eva Maria Zilles Bell and George Henry Bell. He was the third of five siblings, including Harry Bell (Alene), Ramona Bell Glauser (Russell), Loyd Bell (died at birth), and Gerald Bell (Marva). The family moved...

Carol June Hoover Giles

Carol June Hoover Giles

Jun 13, 2025

Carol June Hoover Giles passed away peacefully in her home on June 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carol was born on June 6, 1929, to Ferris Webster and Lillian Taylor Hoover in Provo, Utah, and was the third of four children. Carol and her siblings grew up on the family ranch in Provo Canyon. She attended Wasatch High School...

Julie J Willden

Julie J Willden

Jun 8, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts, deepest sense of loss, and profound love and appreciation, that we celebrate the life of Julie Willden, who passed away peacefully in her home on June 9th 2025, at the age of 73. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, devotion, and generosity to her family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. She was the...

Cheri Jo Burdick

Cheri Jo Burdick

Jun 7, 2025

Cheri Jo (Miller) Burdick, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in San Diego, California, Cheri eventually made her home in Sandy, Utah, where she raised her family and enriched the lives of many with her warmth, generosity, and...

Gerald Solomon Hale

Gerald Solomon Hale

Jun 2, 2025

Gerald Solomon Hale was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12,1941 to Bruce McKay Hale Sr. and Marion Solomon Hale. He passed away in his home in West Valley on June 2, 2025. He was a beloved husband, devoted son, very loving to his three brothers and sister and many nephews and nieces.

Gerry had a fun childhood and...

Scott Mair

Scott Mair

Jun 2, 2025

Scott was born on September 12, 1957 and passed away June 2, 2025. He was 68 Years old. He had a bussiness wood savers and was a carpenter. He Loved to rock hunt, played piano, and the guitar. 

He is survied by two sons, Scott Mair and Shawn Petty. 3 grandchildren, Thaddeus Mair, Shelby Petty and Aubrey Petty. A very loving...

Shannan Burton Hulinsky

Shannan Burton Hulinsky

May 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved, Shannan Burton Hulinsky. Who left us too soon on May 30th, 2025. She was 54 years old.

Known to all who knew her as a radiant force of nature and strength that impacted others. Shannan’s love for life, Her husband, Family, and community made a...

Virginia Lynn Kimball

Virginia Lynn Kimball

May 27, 2025

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved parents Dr. Paul D. Kimball and Virginia Lynn Kimball, who left this world just two days apart. Paul left us on Sunday, May 25, 2025 and Virginia on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. After 65 years of marriage, they fulfilled their shared wish to depart this life together,...

Dr Paul D. Kimball

Dr Paul D. Kimball

May 25, 2025

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved parents Dr. Paul D. Kimball and Virginia Lynn Kimball, who left this world just two days apart. Paul left us on Sunday, May 25, 2025 and Virginia on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. After 65 years of marriage, they fulfilled their shared wish to depart this life together,...

Nathan Waldrep

Nathan Waldrep

May 24, 2025

On May 24, 2025, Nathan Waldrep hung up his well-worn hiking boots and set off to explore the Celestial Mountains alongside our Heavenly Father.

Born on March 31, 1963, Nathan was a true adventurer and a devoted lover of the outdoors. After a day of work, one of his favorite ways to unwind was with a walk-through Millcreek Canyon. He found...