Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

It’s difficult to summarize such a great man in just a few words. Francis N. Herrera (Frank/Poncho) was a devoted husband, loving father, grandpa, brother, uncle and loyal friend. To those who had the pleasure to know him, the twinkle in his eyes, his quick wit, sense of humor and ability to make people feel special will forever be...

Nov 6, 2021

Murray Frederick Moore was born on March 21, 1951, to James F. and Macy Elizabeth Moore in Houston, TX. He had an older sister, Barbara, and a half-brother, Jimmy.

He grew up in Pasadena, TX. Murray attended Richie Elementary, Jackson Middle School, graduating from Pasadena High School in 1969.

Murray was a convert to the...

Nov 5, 2021

Our beloved brother and uncle returned to his family at age 88.

He was born in Grantsville, Utah to Ethel and Jesse Haynes on July 22, 1933. He was the oldest of three children. He always liked to be helpful. So when he was around 20 years old, he decided to cut an overhanging tree branch. He...

Nov 3, 2021

Sylvia Jeanette Larsen (Lewis), of Tooele, Utah, passed away Nov. 3, 2021, following a long illness. Sylvia was  a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had survived polio as a child. She was an artist, a master of her craft, a mentor and a devout Mormon. She was 82.

From the time she was young, Sylvia...

Oct 31, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Gary Porter Lawrence passed away on October 31, 2021 at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully at his home in Mountain Home, Idaho with his wife by his side.

Gary was born in Grantsville, Utah on September 19, 1940, the youngest of eight children to Victor Walton...

Oct 26, 2021

Mariam Norton McInelly, Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Aunt, graduated from this life and returned to her Heavenly Parents and Sweetheart on October 26, 2021. She was born January 1, 1929, in Junction Utah to William Cameron Norton and Alta Minerva Woods of Circleville, Utah.

She married her sweetheart, Verl Lester McInelly, January 17, 1945, in the St....

Oct 25, 2021

Jerry Lee Gordon, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully on the morning of October 25, 2021, after a short battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Jerry was born in Park City, UT, May 5, 1942, to Dwayne and Nola May (Young) Gordon. He was the fifth of 8 children. His siblings are Beverly (Wesley) Golson, Keith,...

Oct 22, 2021

Lonnie Elaine Shields Gifford began her sojourn on earth on March 22, 1939.

She was the 2nd of four children born to Arthur L. and Louise A. Sudbury Shields.

Her life spanned 8 plus decades. Over the years she endured considerable tumult to include 2 marriages, earlier in her adult years, and multiple bouts with...

Oct 15, 2021

John David (JD) Sutton, 54, Tooele, Utah, left this world for a better place on October 15th, 2021.  Born January 7th, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Stanley William (Bill) Sutton and Leta Pike Sutton.  John grew up in Wendover, Utah prior to moving to Grantsville, Utah where he graduated with the high school class of 1985. As...

Oct 15, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 15, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with numerous health problems. Dave was born on April 14, 1965 to Verna M. Prince and David V. LaBadie in Tooele, Utah. Dave married the love of his life, Brenda Rupp, on August 1, 1997...

Oct 3, 2021

On October 3, 2021, our wife, mother, grammy, sister, and friend, Jan Wanlass Baird, passed away, peacefully, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jan was born June 7, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the daughter of Keith and Catherine Wanlass. Jan was raised in Grantsville, Utah, where she was always involved in many activities. At a...

Sep 7, 2021

Vincent Blaine Baird, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th 2021, after an extensive fight with cancer.  The son of the late Marvin Rex and Bengala “Bennie” Baird, he was born on November 24th, 1951. He is survived by his daughter and three sons: Cinnamon Geppelt, Isaac Baird, Korrey Baird, Jonathan Baird, as well as his 13 grandchildren whom he...

Sep 1, 2021

Betty Joan Lawrence Drake passed away early on Tuesday morning, September 1st of conditions incident to age. Betty took great joy in the outpouring of love and affection shown by her many friends and family who made special efforts to visit her in recent months.

Betty was born in Reno, Nevada on December 1, 1931, to Elbert...

Sep 1, 2021

Richard “Dick” Carl Mouritsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on September 1, 2021, after a short battle with Covid-19.

Dad was born on July 11, 1949, to Glendale and Jean Mouritsen in Salt Lake City, UT. Dad grew up in Lewiston, UT, the...

Aug 30, 2021

LaVerl James Johnson passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his sweetheart, June Johnson, on August 30, 2021.

Verl was born in Newton, Utah on June 19, 1932 to Ophelia Ann Mantlo and James Johnson. He grew up in Smithfield, Utah and Preston, Idaho.

Verl served in the Air Force during the Korean...

Aug 30, 2021

James LaVon (Jim/Von) Hendricks passed away peacefully at home in Grantsville, Utah. Von was the first child of 7 born to Ione Sant and James Alva Hendricks in Pocatello, Idaho where many of his siblings still reside. He attended Pocatello High School and was a member of the Idaho Plumbers/Pipefitters Union #648 from 1955-2021. He was married to Connie Gleason...

Aug 26, 2021

Our little man passed away the morning of August 26, 2021. No one can fully understand why a life is cut so short with no explanation, SIDS is not an explanation in my mind, only the Lord knows why he took our baby boy home to Him.

He will be greatly missed by many, in his short...

Aug 22, 2021

On August 22, 2021, heaven gained another angel. Doris passed away peacefully in her sleep, with a smile on her face, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes and pneumonia. Doris was born february 21,1947 in Vernal, Utah to George T. and Margret Wiggins. Doris was a loving wife, mother of 4, stepmother to 7, grandmother of 42 and great grandmother to 23. Doris...

Aug 8, 2021

Erda’s oldest original resident passed away August 8, 2021, one month shy of her 97th birthday.

Nina Vorwaller Warr left her earthly home and is now reunited with her father, mother, husband, Keith, two sons, Colin and Charley, granddaughter, Jenny Feuerbach, and great granddaughter, Katie Simonich, as well as 11 siblings and their spouses.

Nina...

Aug 5, 2021

Our dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and loving Friend returned to his awaiting family on August 5, 2021. LaVell was born on March 23, 1934, in Heber City, Utah to Henry Clay and Ruby (Nielson) Cummings. LaVell spent his childhood and much of his younger adult life in Heber City where he enjoyed his family and numerous close friendships....