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Barbara Louise Marks - March 20, 1939 - December 11, 2021

Departed: 12/11/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Our beautiful mother, grandmother, and friend joined her eternal love Clyde Marks. Surrounded by her children, family and friends, she passed away from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde, her parents, two siblings, granddaughter Amanda Laray George, and Great Grandson Liam Duncan Shields.

She is the second of three children born to Clifford and Gertrude Spence in San Diego, California where she married and began her family. They soon came to settle in Magna Ut, where her home became the best place in the neighborhood to go for homemade french fries, cookies, and English toffee. You never left her home without a treat or a treasure.

Her three children, Leo Dean George, Rebecca “Becky” (Roger) Green, and Randy Kay George, were the sparkle in her eyes. Her 12 grandchildren, Angaleen, Amanda, Jeffrey, Shawn, Leo “Zece” Arley, Luke, Katie, Kyle, Brandy, Jason, and Jeremy, were the light of her life. And her 28 great grandchildren had her dancing on the moon.

She had the most talented green thumb, her specialties were beautiful flowers, vegetables and fruit trees. Building ponds for her coy fish brought her an inner peace that she shared with everyone.

She retired from IMAC after 20+ yrs of service and soon moved to Idaho where she met and married Clyde in the LDS Temple. After his passing she returned to Utah and settled in Tooele and lived out the rest of her days with her family who loved her dearly.

A viewing will be held December 17, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM with funeral following at 11:00 AM at LDS Chapel, 415 W Apple St., Grantsville, Utah. Interment will follow at the  Grantsville Cemetery.

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Jerry Dean Brown - May 30, 1954 - December 03, 2021

Departed: 12/03/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Jerry Dean Brown passed away the morning of December 3, 2021 at his home in Tooele, Utah after a 10-month battle with lung cancer.  Jerry was born on May 30, 1954, to DeVone and Florence Jackman Brown. He grew up in Stockton, Utah and graduated from Tooele High School where he still holds the half mile track record.  Jerry joined the Navy right out of high school, serving 5 years where he toured the world on the USS Enterprise, as he liked to say “one bar at a time”. He later went into service at the Tooele Army Depot until he retired in 2011. Jerry’s proudest accomplishment was his son Nick, whom he raised with his first true love, Mary Silva. Jerry and Mary were married in 1986 and deeply in love until Mary’s sudden passing in 2013.  Jerry was then lucky enough to find his second true love in Yancey Harris, whom he married in 2017 and adored until the day he died.   Jerry loved watching Nick play football, fishing trips with Mary and Nick, watching Cubs and Jazz games, Lake Tahoe trips with Yancey, and spoiling his grandkids Alex and Andy. He was a generous man, happy to take on any task, just to keep moving. He was always ready with a smile and a joke. You know, "he had a friend once…." Jerry will be missed greatly by all his friends and family.  Jerry is survived by his wife Yancey, son Nick (Jenny) Brown, Grandchildren Alex and Andy Brown, sister Nadine West, mother-in-law Brenda Silva and brothers-in-law Don (Treasa), Andy (Lola), Ray (Angie) and Buck Silva. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents DeVone and Florence, father-in-law Don Silva, siblings William, Daniel and Laura and brother-in-law Don West.  A graveside service will be held Friday, December 10 at 12:00p at the Grantsville Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Elks Lodge in Tooele at 1:00p. All family and friends are welcome.

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Darrell "Dingo" Painter - June 30, 1928 - December 03, 2021

Departed: 12/03/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: This extraordinary man lovingly known as Dingo Painter to his friends and family left this earthly life on Friday December 3, 2021.

He was born June 30, 1928 to Glenn Gordon Painter and Anna Pearl Armstrong in Stockton Utah. He attended schools in Stockton and Tooele. He graduated from Tooele High School and went on to further his education. He graduated from the school of hard knocks and was quite mischievous growing up. He traveled the country in his green and yellow Model A. Our lives were filled with great stories of his youth and the friends that he made and adored.

He loved his Swedish Heritage and was called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Sweden where he taught the gospel for two and half years and met many of his Swedish relatives. He made many friends in Sweden and have kept in contact with them and their families to this day.

He developed a love of genealogy. He has researched, connected families, and found many relatives throughout Utah, United States, Sweden and Norway. He has provided tens of thousands of records for work to be done for families who have passed on.

He married Lorraine Atkin on October 17, 1952 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They had six children David (Syndee) Broomfield, CO, Lori (Don) Fanning Tooele, Stacey (Garry) Bolinder Grantsville, Melanie (John) Haering Tooele, Kelly (Joan) Painter Grantsville, Tammy (Todd) Palmer deceased.

This incredible man enriched the lives of everyone around him with his quick wit, huge heart, big hugs, funny jokes, and his unconditional love. He saw the good in people everywhere he went. He had a wonderful memory. He knew practically everyone and if he didn’t know you, he knew at least someone you were related to in this county.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He held many callings. He loved teaching. His favorite calling was that of Scout Master of Troop 346. He loved the scouting program, but he loved the boys more. They were his family and today he speaks so highly of all of them. He talked about their adventures and accomplishments during this time. He had 38 Eagle Scouts and many more on their way when he was released. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award but was nothing compared to the relationships he made with the boys during this period of time. They were priceless in his eyes.

He loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and had a personal relationship with his Savior Jesus Christ. He was grateful for the atonement of the Savior. He studied the scriptures, and we knew no one who had such recall and understanding of the scriptures and the correlations of the many books of the gospel. He had great respect for other religions and learned much from many of them never swaying from his testimony of the gospel but seeing the similarities instead of the differences. He loved people from all walks of life. He loved as the Savior loved. His love for the Savior was evident in his life and he was looking forward to the day he would see him again.

Family was everything to him. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He was either bouncing them around, showing them the stars, rocking them to sleep, playing games with them, singing off key, tickling, throwing them up to the sky, dancing, playing bear chasing them around the house, telling stories or riding/feeding the animals. He always let them know he loved them and were proud of them.

Great grandchildren only made life better. It was best said by his oldest great granddaughter Daisha, The Man, the Myth, The Legend, Grandpa Bear. It pretty much sums it up. He was so loved.

He is survived by his wife and 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren, his loyal dog and beloved cows, siblings Katie Sharp and Ruby (Orson) Worthen and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tammy and great granddaughter Natalie Finch Heiman, siblings: Linnie Nix, Thelda Osborne, Verl Painter, Glenn Painter, infant brother Clifton, Gordon Painter, and Betty Rae Cooley.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1:00. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior from 12:00 – 1:00 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Tooele Eleventh Ward, 180 South Coleman, Tooele, Utah. There will be a visitation with the family the night before, Friday, December 10, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the same location. Click on the following link to watch the funeral service live: Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87467202770?pwd=eXQ5bHp1R29FanFqbW13YUVKdVd4UT09 Meeting ID: 874 6720 2770 Passcode: 462811

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Roger L. Grass - June 01, 1941 - December 01, 2021

Departed: 12/01/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Roger L Grass June 1, 1941- December 1, 2021 Passed in peace Wednesday December 1, 2021 at the age of 80. He is proceeded in death by his wife Ona Rae Grass. Loving father of William (Victoria) Grass, Joann (Bill) Harris, Mark (Kaye) Grass, Shane Grass, and Tracy Grass. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Sarah, Whitney, Jeffrey, Austin Bruce, Austin, Madison, and Ona. Great grandfather of Brooke, Lily, Chloe W., Chloe B., Nyko, Luke, and Hudson. Roger will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, proud patriot, U.S. Air Force veteran, and an avid craftsman.

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Adam James Thayne - October 11, 1992 - November 23, 2021

Departed: 11/23/2021 (Grantsville)

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Richard Eugene Potter - December 03, 1946 - November 20, 2021

Departed: 11/20/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Richard Eugene Potter (74) born December 3, 1946, passed away November 20, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT after battling Covid-19.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Stephania Janovec Potter, his two sons Samuel Potter (his wife Tanya Potter) and Daniel Potter (his wife Michelle Potter), and his step son Kaarlo Jonas (Erin Mueller). He also has several grandchildren and great grandchildren including Jericca Verumchuk (Deema Verumchuk), Shane Potter, Kian Potter, Sabrina Potter, Spencer Potter, Maylie Dodge, Eric Dodge, Lexis Moody (Scott Moody), Dwayne Perry, Tyler Perry, step-grandchildren Hyrum Lentz, Rebekah Lentz, Rachel Lentz, Ruth Lentz, and Joseph Lentz.

The 1st of two children of Oliver Eugene Potter and Vivian Both Potter, Richard lived a wholesome life as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Missionaries introduced Richard’s family to the Gospel. Richard was 5 years old when his parents joined the church in Vancouver, Washington. At the time it was a Branch of 25 members. As a young man, he served a mission for the church in the Southwest Indian Mission of New Mexico and Arizona serving the Pueblo Nations. During his mission, Richard was one of the few males who has ever served as the Relief Society President. His mission companion served as the Bishop. Over the years he served in various callings, from Primary to Young Mens, Elders Quorum and in the High Priest Group.

Richard and his wife, Stephania were Endowment Workers in the Portland Temple.  They  recently were service missionaries in the Washington Vancouver Mission. The early Vancouver Branch, when Richard’s family joined, covered almost the same size area of the Vancouver Mission.

Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army during the late 60’s and 70’s. Richard was an Expert Marksman and completed his service in the armed forces as a Captain in the US Army. Richard had been a Commander in the American Legion Cape Horn Post 122. And a member of the American Legion Post 44 in Ridgefield, Washington.

Richard was immediately liked by all those who met him and his kind spirit shined through his subtle personality. He loved the outdoors and fishing was a passion of his. He was also a business owner with businesses such a tree farm and together with his wife Stephania, (Janovec Redwoods) in Washington State where they had many types of evergreens  and even some Redwood trees that were planted by his in-law’s Joachim Joseph Janovec and Martha Meza Janovec, who started the tree farm back in the 1960’s. Richard grew up in Vancouver, Washington in his early years, attending grammar school before moving to Washougal, Washington just a few miles East of Vancouver where he attended middle school. He then moved to the little town of Dufur, Oregon, which is located near the Columbia River Gorge, and attended and graduated from Dufur High School. He was on the football team and sang in the school and church choir. After high school, he was a cowboy working for local ranchers and wheat farmers and was one of the last Gandy Dancers, which is someone who laid and maintained railroad tracks before machines took over the work. He went to graduate from BYU in 1974 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Military Science. He went on to work as a low voltage technician and other various jobs as well as an entrepreneur owning several businesses. Richard and his wife Stephania helped to form the Vancouver Farmers Market. He was the second Market Master for the Market. And for a few years, he and Stephania owned and operated a carpet cleaning business.  Stephania always said “that was the wrong kind of dirt”.  They also owned and operated a fruit stand and natural food store in Camas, Washington

Richard Potter’s funeral services will be held December 3, 2021 at the Stansbury Park Stake Center located at 417 Benson Road, Stansbury Park, UT 84074. Visitation will begin at 10AM followed by the funeral service starting at 11AM. Following the funeral service we will go to the Stansbury Park Cemetery, just 2 blocks North of the church, at 12 noon where members of the US Armed Forces will perform a Military Ceremony, play “Taps” and present the American Flag to Richard’s surviving wife Stephania Potter. The cemetery is located at 130 Brigham Road, Stansbury Park, UT 84074 (This is the address of the elementary school located 1 driveway to the West of the cemetery as the cemetery has no official address).

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Gilbert F. Pacheco - August 24, 1962 - November 16, 2021

Departed: 11/16/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Gilbert F. Pacheco (59) born August 24, 1962, passed away November 16, 2021, at the family home in Pine Canyon - Tooele, UT after a long battle with liver cancer.

The 7th of twelve children of Reuben and Josefa M. Pacheco, Gilbert lived an adventurous life from the 60’s & 70’s - as one friend recalled “with long hair, platform shoes and silk shirts” - into the 80’s & 90’s listening to the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and whatever he could get on a walkman or eight-track tape. After graduating from Tooele High School in 1980, Gilbert lived in Idaho for a while and got to travel to Phoenix and the Grand Canyon, and worked hard with concrete and foundation forming for several large facilities in Utah, Nevada and Hawaii. In early 1994 Gilbert took a big jump from Hawaii, layed over for a bit in Tooele, then flew to New York getting to experience the Twin Towers and Niagara Falls making for a special memory for him.  All along, Gilbert followed his dad’s example and was skilled in carpentry with a twist of plumbing and perfected the trait of “fixing anything” in his own macgyver way with duct tape or bailing wire - including his finger tips that were frequently wrapped in grey duct tape.

Sensitive and private in many ways, Gilbert was the proud father of daughter Brandy and son Mikkah, both of which he loved very much along with his six grandchildren and extended loved ones. Gilbert was fortunate to spend time with and raise Mikkah. He taught him and shared many things with him and did his best to provide him with the necessities a young boy would need or want.  They often went to the movies, camping, fishing, swimming, Jazz games and other special events. Their bond is so strong, Mikkah is more than the world to Gilbert and they will have that love eternally.

Gilbert was also known to be a peace maker that loved to invite family or friends to quick trip fishing at the dam in Tooele or to the family home for a late night bon fire that was sure to end with howling at the moon.

Cancer took a toll on Gilbert and in August of 2021 he made the tough decision to go on hospice with a very positive outlook and soon got to experience great love and support from family, hospice professionals and special friends Tom and Marky and cousin Dean that visited frequently keeping his spirits high. He also got a surprise vacation to New Mexico, went to a KISS concert and met Gene Simmons, then went skydiving where he responded to questions about jumping out of plane with “I’m going out in style”.

Gilbert is survived by his mother Josefa Pacheco, daughter Brandy (Chris) Sorensen and son Mikkah Pacheco along with siblings George (Anita), Dennis, Kathy (Johnny) Archuleta, Maryann, Jeffrey, Daniel, Janet (Chris) Trujillo, Rowena, Christy (Jeff) Salandi and Ruby. Father, Reuben and brother James "Jimi" preceded Gilbert in death. He will be missed by family and countless aunts/uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at St. Marguerites Catholic Church, 15 East 7th Street, Tooele, UT at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021 followed by an open house for family and friends at the Dow James building. His final resting place will be with his Grandfather in Taos, New Mexico at a later date.

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Larry Steven Saddler - March 09, 1949 - November 09, 2021

Departed: 11/09/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Larry Steven Saddler, aged 72, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on November 9th, 2021. Steve was born on March 9th, 1949, in Du Quoin, Illinois to Pernie Genevia Toth and Evan Henry Saddler. He was the baby of the family following his three big sisters: Jody, Peggy, and Carol, and his big brother, Roger. His parents later divorced, and Steve lived with his father and his siblings in Illinois throughout his childhood. He later moved to Utah to be with his mother and stepfather, John Toth. He had the pleasure of becoming an older brother to four more siblings: Johnny, Sheila, Shauna, and Rose that he loved very much.

He enlisted in the army and served honorably in Viet Nam from 1970 to 1972 and in the States until 1974. He married Mona Louse Martin on August 24th, 1973, and started their family, settling in Utah. Steve continued to serve his country and support his family by working at the Tooele Army Depot for 25 years until he retired.

In 1974 Steve and Mona were blessed with their first son, Randy. They were blessed with two more boys, Jim in 1976 and Dave in 1979. Their first grandson Tyler was born in 1995 followed by Braison in 1997 and Matthew in 2001.

After retirement, he did many different things but his most favorite thing to do was wet a line in whatever body of water was available. He passed his passion for fishing on to his children. His greatest pride and joy was his family and particularly his children and grandchildren. He changed for the better when his grandchildren were born and enjoyed his time with them very much. One of the things he will be remembered for most is his sense of humor and his infectious laugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Evan, Pernie, and John, his older sister Carol and his younger sister Rose.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mona, and his children and grandchildren as well as his brothers and sisters and numerous extended family.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 17th at 2:00 PM in the Grantsville City Cemetery.

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Geraldine Flanary - March 29, 1945 - November 08, 2021

Departed: 11/08/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: Geraldine Flanary passed away November 8, 2021, in Conway Springs, Kansas.

She was born in Tooele, Utah on March 29, 1945, to William Butler and Evelyn Dunbar Butler.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the Grantsville City Cemetery.  A viewing will be held one hour prior at Didericksen Memorial Funeral Home (87 W Main, Grantsville).

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Francis N. Herrera - February 09, 1940 - November 07, 2021

Departed: 11/07/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 remembered. Always transparent,  was the love he had for his family, especially his wife of 61 years.

He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and creating wonderful memories with his family. He had a successful career of 37 years at Tooele Army Depot as Maintenance Supervisor.

He passed away peacefully among family at his home in Tooele UT on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1940, in Toas, NM. He married his childhood sweetheart, the love of his life, Marie Conklin Herrera and together they had eight children, Nick, Brenda, Delmeria, JoAnne, Tina, Charlene, Chris, and Roberta.

He is survived by his wife Marie and his six children, Nick, Brenda, JoAnne, Tina, Chris, and Roberta. Also survived by his three brothers Larry, Duain and Floyd Herrera. He is preceded in death by his daughters Charlene and Delmeria, his parents, Clodoveo and Vivian Herrera, his brothers Viviano and Clode Herrera and many other loved ones. He had twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-eight great grand-children.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church in Tooele, UT.  The Rosary will begin at 10:30am. Mass at 11:00 am. Interment at the Tooele City Cemetery.

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Murray Frederick Moore - March 21, 1951 - November 06, 2021

Departed: 11/06/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with his family in 1963. He served a mission in Ohio for the church from 1971-1973. He loved his mission experience and talked about it often. Upon returning home, he attended BYU where he met his wife, Debra Earley. They married on June 28, 1974, in the Logan LDS Temple. The couple had 5 children together: Douglas, Jennifer, Craig, Michelle, and Angela.

At the time of his passing, he was a long-haul truck driver for Godfrey Trucking. On November 6, 2021, he lost his battle with Covid at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT.  Thanks to all staff there for caring for him.

Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Debra; sons, Douglas (Jill) Moore, Craig (Veronica) Moore; daughters, Jennifer (Mitch) Hogan, Michelle Shock, Angela Bird; 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Overlake 1st Ward LDS Chapel (220 W 2200 N, Tooele, UT). A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am prior to the services at the same location. Interment will follow at the Tooele City Cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial.

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Phares Palmer Haynes - July 22, 1933 - November 05, 2021

Departed: 11/05/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 was in the wrong spot when the branch came down and it fell on his head and he almost lost his life. He was a different person after that incident. He was a simple, yet an honest man who would help anyone. He never married and spent most of his life living with his sister and her family. After she died, he moved in with his niece and her family until his passing.

He found employment at Grantsville High School, his alma mater. Later on, he moved his employment to the Tooele Army Depot. He retired from there.

He loved to walk around town with his cane. He always said it was to keep the dogs from biting him. The whole town knew who he was. Whenever he was out for a walk, or family never had to worry. We know the citizens of the town were always watching out for him. Whenever he needed help, a good samaritan would pitch in. They would give him a ride or help him up when he fell. One time he passed out and someone called an ambulance. He was part of the Dice Club at the Blue Bird. He and a group of men would meet and play dice for drinks. It was one of his favorite activities until the Blue Bird closed. Every morning you could find him watching The Price is Right. One day his television broke so he used his great, great nephew's computer to watch it. Without fail, lunch would be one baloney sandwich and one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and don't forget the Pepsi! Even though he never married, the nieces, nephews (great and great-great) were his kids. Even the town kids were his on Halloween. He loved seeing them and giving away candy. He would pat the kids on the head with a big smile and laugh and say "Kiddo!"

His quiet but unmistakable presence will forever be missed.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 10th at 11:00 am at the Grantsville City Cemetery.  All who knew him are welcome.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth (Haynes) Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Marie (Palmer) Haynes; father, Jesse B. Haynes; sister, Linda (Haynes) Winget; brother-in-laws, Othel Winget and Loren Smith.

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Sylvia Jeanette Larsen - February 08, 1939 - November 03, 2021

Departed: 11/03/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 expressed her creativity in multiple forms of art. She first picked up charcoal and pastels and later watercolor, collage and jewelry-making. She spent many hours alone painting in her home studio, exploring National Parks with her camera, and walking neighborhoods and city streets searching for inspiration to infuse into her art. Her artistic expression was inspired equally from nature and architecture.

Sylvia was born on Feb. 8, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah to architect Willard “Bill” Lewis and seamstress extraordinaire Myrtle Stroud. She was the first female grandchild of Salt Lake City firefighter Luther Arthur Stroud and Jeanette Wilson. She was doted on by her aunts Ruth and Helen, and great-aunt Bella. She often donned fancy dresses, handmade by her mother. She looked like a doll, the family would recall. But a career in painting called to her. Sylvia’s first “canvas” was her grandfather Luther’s favorite hunting dog. The English Setter stood patiently while the preschooler painted her with green house paint. “Grandpa hit the roof!” But Sylvia, without a drop of paint on herself, was very proud of her accomplishment. ​

Sylvia had three younger brothers Bill, David and Gregory Scott. The family settled in a house on 11th East in Salt Lake City. Sylvia would often sit in window nooks of the Victorian-style house, reading novels and dreaming of the future.

She had become a tall and elegant young woman. Sylvia attended public school graduating from West High in the spring of 1957. She attended the University of Utah studying fine art.​ She met a young U. S. Marine, Rex Rel LeFevre on a blind date. The couple corresponded through letters for a year and a half, while he was stationed overseas. He often sent her gifts from Japan. They married on July 27, 1960 in Santa Ana, Calif.​ The couple welcomed their first daughter, Patrice Helen on July 22, 1961 in Salt Lake and their second daughter Suzanne Christine on May 3, 1965. Their only son, Steven Rex, was born October 10, 1969 in Tucson, Ariz. Followed by a fourth child, Heather Jeanette on Sept. 13, 1972, also in Tucson.​ The family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1970s, where Sylvia took watercolor classes taught by Claire Haitani and Jade Fon Woo. Here she discovered new painting techniques and would often spend her weekends in the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. She developed her signature style combining loose, wide brush strokes, bright color pops, and hints of tiny detail.  ​ Sylvia shared her love of art with her children, often taking them to exhibitions at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Outings with the children also included camping in Columbia State Park, Yosemite National Park and the annual Christmas pilgrimage to the Dunsmuir House in Oakland, Calif. ​ In addition to working retail and other customer service jobs Sylvia never turned down an opportunity to serve faithfully at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a lifelong member. She spent a lot of time on each lesson or talk she was asked to deliver.​

In the early 1980s, the family returned to Salt Lake City, and Sylvia’s artwork expanded to include collage and jewelry. ​Every house Sylvia lived in became a showcase for her framed paintings that were hung with museum precision. Her kitchen was filled with smells of fresh-baked breads and other goodies.​ She loved animals. She provided a loving home for many rescue cats and dogs.​ After 31 years of marriage, Rex and Sylvia divorced. Then Sylvia met the love of her life Gary Larsen in the mid 1990s, they married April 17, 2004. They were sealed in the Bountiful Utah LDS Temple on June 6, 2013.​ With all of the children grown and gone, Sylvia had more time to spend on her artwork and became a valued member of the Utah art community, serving as newsletter editor and  president of the Utah Watercolor Assoc. She was a member of Sandy City Watercolor Guild, and Intermountain Society of Artists. Her artwork was on display at numerous art galleries and art co-ops along the Wasatch Front.​

Sylvia developed and launched an Art Therapy program for inmates at Salt Lake City County Jail. She was also an art instructor for Community Education for Midvale Middle School and a workshop instructor for Utah Watercolor Society.

“No matter where a person is or has been in life's experiences, art has a magical way of healing and bringing gratification to those who participate and explore,” she said about art.

Sylvia is survived by her husband Gary Larsen, brother David Lewis (Michelle) of Sandy, Utah, her children Patrice Baumgardner (Patrick) of Saint George, Utah, Suzanne Ashe 0f Los Angeles, California, Steven LeFevre (Rebecca) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Heather Hale (Duane) of Pleasant Grove, Utah, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Tooele East LDS Stake Center, 751 N. 520 E., Tooele, UT. A light lunch will be served following the memorial. There will be no viewing or graveside dedication, as per the family’s request.

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Gary Porter Lawrence - September 19, 1940 - October 31, 2021

Departed: 10/31/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 and Lovina Ann Hodgson Lawrence.   He grew up ranching in Nev, Utah and Idaho. He loved to share tales of his youthful adventures working and playing with many friends and nephews on the ranches. He loved the cowboy life and also enjoyed calf roping and rodeo adventures that he often participated in.  He loved the outdoors and took advantage of fishing on the Bruneau River along with camping and cooking a great meal in his Dutch ovens.

He had a great love of botany and gardening, studied at BYU and became an educator in Biology where he taught in a Collage in Wyoming, High Schools in Alabama, Utah, and Wendover Nevada (also Golf coach and traveled to Las Vegas every year with a team in the science Fair).  In his last few years when he was a little less active, he loved taking long rides out in the country where Farmland, Dairies and cattle brought him great joy. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission for 2 years in Australia.

On January 9, 1996, Gary and Glenna were married in Kearns, Utah and extended the family to 9 children.  He is survived by his wife Glenna, and his seven children: Kenneth (Tina) Lawrence, Randon (Julene) Lawrence, Gregg (Deanna) Lawrence, Tamara (Matt) Klemish, Joshua Lawrence, Lindsay Johnson, and Jordan (Tiffany) Wagner.  Two step-daughters Michelle (Travis) Martin and Tina (Simon) Villanueva, along with 30 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren (8 of which are extended).  Also survived by his brother Russ Lawrence and Utah Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his mother (Lovina), father (Victor) 2 sisters Ruth Bevan and Myrt Barrus, three brothers, Chester, Clifford and Robert Lawrence.

A viewing will be held at the LDS Church house on 81 N Church Street in Grantsville Utah, Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 10:00AM.  The funeral will be held immediately after at 11:00AM.  Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery. Gary, you will be missed but we know that a cowboy at heart, never dies, so it is fair to say that you are still a.........“Cowboy.” A Cowboy in Heaven”!

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Mariam McInelly - January 01, 1929 - October 26, 2021

Departed: 10/26/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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. George Temple, St. George, Utah. They resided and raised their family of 10 children in Grantsville, Utah. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

Mariam is preceded in death by her husband Verl, a daughter, Delores Hansen and three Grandchildren, Jason Price, Michaela Price and Steven Snider, along with her parents and four siblings: Zelda Pierce, Freeda Callaway, Ned Norton and Cameron DeVerl Norton.

Her children are Delores (Robert) Hansen, Grantsville, UT, Audrey (Robert) Snider, Grantsville, UT, Roger (Debbie) McInelly, North Dakota, Margene (Ed) Bartunek, Stansbury Park, UT, Carolyn (Drew) Bowman, Onalaska, TX, Martha (Keith) Averett, Tooele, UT, Pauline (Mark) Singley, Tooele, UT, Jeannette (Clint) Price, Grantsville, UT, James McInelly (Roy Godwin), Collierville, TN, and Alta (Max) Brundy, Kaysville, UT.

At the time of her death, Mariam has 98 Grandchildren, 185 Great-Grandchildren and 47 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Mariam is a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in many Ward and Stake Callings, with 65 years of ministering to others. She and Verl also served a mission in the Jordan River Temple for three years.

Mariam was a Foster Care Giver for ten foster children, six for the Indian Placement Program for the Church and four for the State of Utah.

Mariam loved to sew, make quilts, baby blankets, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch and read. She loved to travel. She and Verl took their children on many vacations each summer. Now she is taking her last vacation in Heaven where she will be reunited with her family and her sweetheart Verl.

A viewing will be held October 29, 2021 from 6 – 8 PM at LDS Chapel, 428 S Hale St., Grantsville, Utah.

A viewing will be held October 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with funeral following at 12:00 PM at LDS Chapel, 115 E. Cherry St., Grantsville, Utah. Interment will be at Grantsville Cemetery. To view the funeral service online, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88971908483?pwd=ODYwQmVQdWxUOWYzQllaNE9nNTVKUT09, Meeting ID: 889 7190 8483 Passcode: 954000.

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Jerry Lee Gordon - May 05, 1942 - October 25, 2021

Departed: 10/25/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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, Kent (Cheryl), Glen (Marcia), Judie (Gary) Campbell, William (Bill), and Sue (Vern) Shumway. The family lived in various mining communities in Utah and Colorado. Jerry graduated from Grand County High School, Moab, Utah. He then joined the Navy where he served 8 years during the Viet Nam War. His most told story of his time in the Navy was his experience of being on the USS Enterprise when It caught on fire. It was quite an experience for him.

After leaving the navy, Jerry had several different jobs. He was a miner, oil rig worker, cook, janitor and cashier. He made great friends along the way.

In 2009, a cute lady moved in across the street and he set his sights on her. He and Shari Shumway were married June 27, 2009. He enriched her life, and they spent many hours exploring the state together, playing Pinochle and watching the 49ers. He could often be found tinkering around the house. He was a hard worker and always needed to be moving. He will be missed.

Jerry is survived and missed by his wife Shari, brother Glen (Marcia), sisters Judi, and Sue (Vern), many beloved nieces and nephews, and friends. He is also survived by brothers in law Vic (Robin) and Scott (Lisa). He was preceded in death by parents Dwayne and Nola, siblings Bev, Kent, Keith, and Bill. Also preceded by Shari’s grandmother Dorothy, mom Pat, and stepdad Phil. He helped Shari to care for them. There will be a wonderful reunion in Heaven.

There will be a viewing Sunday, October 31, 2021, from 6:00-8:00, 428 S Hale, Grantsville. Graveside service will be Monday, November 1, 2021, at 2:00, Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 17111 S Redwood Rd, Bluffdale, UT.

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Lonnie Elaine Gifford - March 22, 1939 - October 22, 2021

Departed: 10/22/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 various health issues since 1990, which she faced with remarkable courage and resolve. Her most recent bout proved to be too much for her weakened body to overcome. She did, in fact, endure to the end.

Lonnie succumbed to the frailties of humanity on Oct. 22, 2021.

Moved on to paradise where she was greeted by our Savior and departed loved ones to a life of service in her final estate.

Her life exemplified compassion, loving service, and generosity. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially the residents of the Willow Creek Apartments in Grantsville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; half sisters: Wanda Ruffener (Salt Lake City, UT) and Sandra Outzen (Tooele, UT).

She is survived by her siblings; Jeanine (Claude) Rydalch (Idaho Falls, ID), Glenda (Arlen) Shields (Pine Canyon, UT), and Arthur K. (Penny) Shields (Pine Canyon, UT).

In consideration of the potential exposure to COVID 19, graveside services were held for immediate family only. Interment in Tooele City Cemetery.

Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial.

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John David (JD) Sutton - January 07, 1967 - October 15, 2021

Departed: 10/15/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 a young boy John was always fascinated by the oceans of the world and even adopted the nickname "Sharkey".  Shortly after graduating high school he moved to Seattle, Washington to obtain an education in oceanography.  After graduation John moved to Metairie, Louisiana where he was employed as an underwater welder.  As a result of his many years doing deep-sea diving, he later developed a disability and mostly lost the use of his legs. Besides his passion for the ocean, John loved camping, shooting, archery and anything to do with the great outdoors.  He loved a wide array of music and enjoyed attending many concerts over the years.  He also had a particular knack for quoting lines from movies and making us laugh with his funny expressions. John is survived by his mother, Leta Sutton, older sister, Stacey Sutton Oliver, younger brother, Mike (Heather) Sutton, "brother-from-another-mother" Graham MacDonald, his children Aspen, Ara, Zack, Angel and Autumn, nieces Mandy, Alex and Meg and nephew Parke.  John is preceded in death by his father and his older brother, Eric.  We would like to express our thanks to special friend and neighbor, Christine, who was there for him during the last year of his life. Graveside services will be held in the Grantsville City cemetery at noon on Friday, October 22nd.

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David John LaBadie - April 14, 1965 - October 15, 2021

Departed: 10/15/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 in Tooele, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity on January 22, 2009. They were blessed with three children who he adored.

Dave had a passion for all genres of music and attending concerts was something he really loved. If you ever had a question about a certain song, whether it was a lyric or the artist, he was definitely the one to go to. He would often quiz his family on musical facts. Before he became too ill to travel, Dave loved to take his family on vacations. He especially enjoyed their trips to Disneyland. He treasured time spent with his friends during their many poker nights and river rafting trips. But above all else, Dave loved his family. He cherished his wife and children and was very much looking forward to the upcoming birth of his grandson.

Dave was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a strong faith and believed in the power of prayer. He held many positions, but especially liked the time he spent working with the young men and the adventures they experienced together. Dave is survived by his wife, children, Courtney (Nathan Craven), MacKenzie, and Josh, his sister, Nancy (Chuck) Watkins, and many other family members and friends who love him and whom he loved. He is preceded in death by his sister, Jody, his father, and his grandparents.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 12:00 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 415 West Apple St. in Grantsville, followed by graveside services at 1:00 at Grantsville City Cemetery.

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Jan Baird - June 07, 1950 - October 03, 2021

Departed: 10/03/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 very young age, she loved to sing and dance, and she performed at many events. While attending Grantsville High School, she was a member of the Larietts and G-Whizz Pep Club, and was on the school paper staff. After graduating from high school in 1968, Jan attended Brigham Young University where she majored in Elementary Education. While there she was named Lieutenant Commandant as an extension of the ROTC program. While attending college, she enjoyed all the sporting events, but she especially loved the BYU Cougar Football team. After graduating from college, she accepted a teaching position at Grantsville Elementary School. Jan devoted thirty-five years to teaching and greatly impacted the lives of many of the children who live in this community.

On June 3, 1978, Jan married her true love and lifelong friend, Terry Rex Baird, in the Salt Lake Temple. Jan always loved kids and devoted her life to them. When she married Terry, she was thrilled to be gaining two amazing children, Tiffany and Chad. After a few years of marriage, they were blessed with a baby girl, Jennifer. Ten and one-half months later, they were again blessed with their second daughter, Janna. Seven years later they had a third daughter, Julee. Jan’s life revolved around her children, and nothing pleased her more than to see them succeed.

Jan was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held many positions in the church. She especially loved being the chorister for the ward and the Primary. Jan was very active in the community of Grantsville. She and her First Grade teacher friend instituted an end of the year program entitled “The First Grade Circus” which ultimately became a beloved Grantsville tradition. Jan was on many Grantsville Sociable committees; she had a talent for planning and organizing events. She loved decorating her own home for every holiday. She especially enjoyed decorating for Halloween and Christmas. She was always looking for a reason to throw a party. She loved her Bunco friends that met as a group once a month. Her love for performing continued throughout her life, and she and her friends, the Dancing Queens, danced their way through many local events in their tight spandex. Jan considered herself the ‘Queen Bee’ and no one ever contested that.

Jan’s 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved to attend every one of their events including games and dance recitals. It was not uncommon to see her traveling for long distances to see her grandchildren participate in their various activities. They loved and adored their Grammy. Jan will be long remembered for her infectious laugh, and her enthusiasm for life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Julia, sister Jean Ellwell, brother Ed Wanlass and her little angel boy. She is survived by her husband, Terry, her sister, JoAnn (Anthony) Leonelli, her five children, Tiffany Durfee, Chad (Ashley) Baird, Jennifer (Dale) Deveraux, Janna (Bart) Jensen, and Julee (Andy) Kimball. Her seventeen Grandchildren are Rachael (Parker), Kaeson (Payton), Braxton (Kortnee), Kaige, Ky, Jarett, Landon, Kash, Addison, Jaxxon, Kambree, Jace, Journee, Bentley, Swayzee, Kate, Luke, Booker, Titan, and Baby Oss, along with many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, October 6th , from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7th, at 11:00 A.M. Prior to the service, a viewing will be held from 10:00 – 10:45 A.M. Both viewings and the funeral service will be held at the Grantsville LDS West Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry Street, Grantsville, UT.

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Vincent Blaine Baird - November 24, 1951 - September 07, 2021

Departed: 09/07/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 adored with his whole heart.  He leaves behind two brothers and two sisters. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews that adored him.

Vincent Baird was a passionate Scouter, hunter, and basketball fan.  Vincent’s motto in life could be summed up as “I did it my way”.  His life included playing the bass guitar, theater, racing cars, coaching sports, safari hunting in Africa, genealogy, Scottish heritage, and fishing in any body of water.  He worked as a mechanic, a security guard, a maintenance worker, and any other role to keep his children in shoes. He received multiple awards for his service to the Government.  He was also the local garage mechanic willing to help family, neighbors and strangers he found on the side of the road.

Vincent adored Grantsville High School Basketball and served as the stats coach in the 1998 State Championship team. He held seasons tickets at the University of Utah Basketball team and followed BYU football avidly. He supported other sports and theater productions across the Wasatch front.

He donated his free time to the Boys Scouts and was recognized as a Silver Beaver for his many years of dedicated service both with his local unit and special needs troop.  His list of young men that he aided in obtaining their Eagle Scout award was one of his greatest joys.

His grandchildren were his greatest pride and he will be missed by them most of all. He will always be their hearts and memories. For him family was paramount.

His memorial service will be held on September 16th with a viewing at 10 am and the funeral services afterwards at 11 AM at the LDS meetinghouse at 751 North 520 East in Tooele. His services will be broadcast online due to the coronavirus pandemic and individuals are encouraged to join virtually. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87445879156 passcode: vincent

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Betty Joan Drake - December 01, 1931 - September 01, 2021

Departed: 09/01/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 Raynor and Goldie Judd Lawrence. She was the third of four children. Her parents relocated the family back to Grantsville when Betty was two and she remained a proud resident for the rest of her life. Betty married Ray Lee Drake on May 6, 1955 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, on April 22nd, 1958.

Being a descendent of the first pioneers to settle Grantsville, Betty took great pride in her pioneer heritage and was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She actively supported community events and was honored as the Grand Marshall of Grantsville’s 2018 Fourth of July Parade.

Betty was also a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved people and lived her testimony through service. She served faithfully in Church callings throughout her life. Her favorite calling was being able to serve alongside Ray as the Grantsville West Stake Baptism Coordinators.

Family was everything to Betty. She was a true matriarch in every sense. She and Ray raised their four children in Grantsville, amidst extended family. Betty worked for years in the Grantsville High School lunchroom , where she loved interacting with the students. Nothing fulfilled her more, however, than being “Nana” to her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She fostered unique bonds with each of them.

Betty is survived by her four children: Carol (Jordan) Gates, of Kirkland Washington, Janet (Scott) Eggers, of Bountiful, Paul (Pam) Drake, of West Bountiful and Alan (Laura) Drake of Grantsville. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Ashley, McKenzie and Maria Eggers, Tony and Tyler (Whitney) Gates, Rachael and Collin Drake and Evan and Connor Drake; and 5 great grandchildren: Ellie Shaw, Stella Drake, and Pyper, Drake, and Dax Gates.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Diamond Janes Assisted Living and Active Hospice, who were so attentive and caring.

Viewings and a funeral service will be held at the Grantsville West Stake Center (115 E. Cherry St.). Viewings: Monday evening September 6th, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm and Tuesday morning September 7th , 9:30am-10:30 am. Funeral service at 11:00 am. Betty will be interned in the Grantsville City Cemetery.

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Richard “Dick” Carl Mouritsen - July 11, 1949 - September 01, 2021

Departed: 09/01/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 fifth of ten children. He spent his younger years swimming in the canal, playing softball at the church, and milking cows. Farm life taught him hard work and also that he didn’t want to milk cows for the rest of his life.

Dad attended Sky View High School where he was a cheerleader through his junior year, but graduated from Skyline High School in 1967 after his family moved to Salt Lake City. He attended Brigham Young University for a year and continued as a cheerleader on the BYU cheer squad before leaving to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Franco Belgium mission from 1968-1970. Upon returning home he resumed his education at BYU where he met the love of his life, Katherine Nalder. Dad and Mom were married August 17, 1973, in the Salt Lake Temple. After they each finished their education at BYU, they eventually planted their roots in Grantsville, UT, where they lived for the last 38 years of Dad’s life.

Dad was a faithful life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities, including home teacher, elder’s quorum president, bishop, high councilor, and stake mission president. He loved the gospel, the scriptures, and missionary work. A natural missionary, Dad shared the gospel in many capacities and loved to invite people to come unto Christ. He loved to make jokes and make people laugh. He would always greet people by saying, “Nice to see me,” and it was. He served in the Salt Lake Temple for 12 years and later in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and  loved every minute of it.

Other than serving in the church, some of Dad’s favorite activities revolved around sports, including the Grantsville Cowboys, the Utah Jazz, the San Francisco Giants, and BYU football and basketball. From 1993 until 2005, Dad had a son starting varsity on the Grantsville High School football team. Home or away, Dad was there, often with a quick stop at Wendy’s after away games. He loved seeing his children accomplish their goals, and was able to see all seven children graduate from college and enjoy professional success. He also loved to have a nice yard and was willing to do the work to make it so. And he could never turn down an ice cream shake, extra thick.

Dad and Mom were able to fulfill one of their life goals by serving a senior mission together in the Massachusetts Boston Mission. They spent their entire mission in Hamden, CT, and absolutely loved serving in the Woodbridge ward and the New Haven YSA branch. They were adored by the church members, and made a huge impact on the people they taught, served, and loved.

Mom was his ultimate joy in life. All the good his children did he attributed to her. When he would encourage his kids to get good grades, he would insist they look at Mom’s grades for inspiration. He believed she was perfect, and treated her like his queen.

Dad will be greatly missed by those he has left behind. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, of 48 years, along with their seven children: Richard (Jeanell) Mouritsen; Scott (Shannon) Mouritsen; Alan (Meghan) Mouritsen; Carl (Rachel) Mouritsen; Kevin (Natalie) Mouritsen; Brent (Hannah) Mouritsen; McKell (Alex) Barber; as well as 24 grandkids who adore him, and eight siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Maureen, and his granddaughter Margot Katherine.

His family would like to express sincere appreciation to the medical and auxiliary staff at Mountain West Medical Center and the University of Utah Hospital MICU, especially Dr. Megan Pierce, for their care of Dad in his final days.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and again on Wednesday, September 8, from 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Grantsville Stake Center located at 550 E. Durfee Street. The funeral will follow at 12:00 pm and can be streamed here: https://grantsville.live/deseretpeak. The grave dedication will take place immediately afterwards at the Grantsville City North Cemetery. ******* Click on this link to watch the recorded services ******** https://youtu.be/qViNL0x4-a0

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LaVerl James Johnson - June 19, 1932 - August 30, 2021

Departed: 08/30/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 War from 1950-1953. He was very proud to serve his country.

In 1958, while working in Salt Lake City, he fell in love and married June LaNae Bradshaw.

He started in communications and worked as a civil servant for 33 years at Dugway Proving Grounds. After retiring, he continued working at Tooele Army Depot for 15 years.

Verl was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many positions, including Bishoprics, as a Stake Missionary, and other numerous callings. He had a strong testimony of the gospel and the Savior Jesus Christ.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family, which included camping, hunting, fishing, scouting and gardening.

Verl is survived by his wife June of 63 years; 3 children: Connie Leonelli, Robert (Sheri), and Brian (Lisa); 8 grandchildren: Amanda, Karin, Dalan, Aysa, Brinlee, Olivia, Caden and Cosette; 6 great-grandchildren: Mason, Kade, Aidan, Molly, Taran, Evan, and 1 on-the-way.

He is preceded in death by his infant son, Scott J. Johnson; his parents, and 7 siblings.

A viewing will be held at the LDS Church on 81 North Church Street, Grantsville, Utah, on Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00, with the funeral following at 11:00. A graveside service will be Thursday, September 9th, at the Beaver City Cemetery at 11:00. Family and friends are invited to attend either or both services.

A special thanks to Larry Rust, Todd Fawson, Jim Holt and Bishop Averett for their service at this time of crisis.

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James LaVon Hendricks - February 09, 1937 - August 30, 2021

Departed: 08/30/2021 (Grantsville)

Obituary Preview: 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 on December 19th, 1966 and was sealed to her as his eternal companion on June 12th, 1970 in the St. George Temple. They enjoyed a romance that lasted 54 years. They became world travelers through Von’s profession as a Superintendent Welder. Some of the job site locations included: Kuwait, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Korea, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the Philippines with many others located throughout the United States. He was well known for his high-quality work and integrity of character. He faithfully served as an ordinance worker with his wife in the Nevada Las Vegas Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and enjoyed fishing, hunting and tinkering in his garage on his own time. -If it broke, “Give it to grandpa!” He could fix anything!- He loved being known as “Grandpa Hendricks” and “Uncle Von” to numerous children who adored him in his LDS Sun Valley Ward in Las Vegas, NV and throughout his extended family! He was preceded in death by his mother Ione Sant Hendricks, his sister Colleen Pritchett, and his father James Alva Hendricks. He is survived by his wife, Connie Gleason Hendricks, his daughter Jeanne Hendricks, Jody (Richard ‘Skip’)Gardener, James Ray (Kath Anne) Hendricks, Julie Bachmann, James LaVon (Hollie) Hendricks, Erick Earl (Holly) Hendricks; his brother Dennis (Bonnie) Hendricks: sister Mary (Bill) Roberts, brother Gene (Marlene) Hendricks, brother Bruce Hendricks and sister Renae Bettenhausen; 18 grandchildren- Brandy, Mandy, Shane, Tess, Branson, Zachary, Aubrey, Austin, Caitlynn, Jace, Isabelle, Ashlyn, James Lynn, Rachel, Rebekah, John, Marcus; and5 great-grandchildren- Salma, Roman, Candace,Marquessa, Brandt; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews all of whom he loved dearly. Services will be held in the Grantsville 10th Ward (81 Church St, Grantsville)on Friday, September 10th to include a Viewing from 10:30-12:00 (beginning at 10:00 for close family and friends) followed by a Family Prayer and Closing of the Casket from 12:00-12:30 with a luncheon preceding the Interment in Park City Cemetery, Utah.

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When it comes to choosing a funeral home, there are many options available. So why choose Didericksen Memorial Funeral Home? Here are just a few reasons:

- Compassionate and professional staff who truly care about the families they serve

- A wide range of funeral service options to suit every family's needs

- A commitment to excellence in everything they do

- A deep understanding of the importance of honoring loved ones who have passed away

- A reputation built on trust and integrity

Contacting Didericksen Memorial Funeral Home

If you're in need of funeral services or would like more information about pre-planning or cremation options, don't hesitate to reach out to Didericksen Memorial Funeral Home. You can contact them by phone or visit their website to learn more about their services and facilities. Their experienced staff is always available to answer your questions and provide guidance during a difficult time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, accomplishments, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of a person's life and can be a valuable resource for genealogists and historians.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide guidance on what information to include.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about memorial services, donations in lieu of flowers, and other relevant details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the individual's life. Typically, an obituary ranges from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to personalize the tribute and help readers remember the person who has passed away.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online publication?

Check the publication's website or contact their obituary department directly to learn about their submission process and any specific requirements they may have.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, word count, and other factors. Some publications offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge several hundred dollars or more.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, it is possible to write your own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life is remembered in the way you want it to be.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only the most basic information such as name, age, and date of death. It is often used in conjunction with a longer obituary or memorial tribute.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice that provides factual information about a person's life and death. A eulogy is a spoken tribute that celebrates the person's life and shares personal anecdotes and memories.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, humor can be an appropriate way to celebrate a person's life and personality in an obituary. However, it's essential to consider the audience and ensure that the tone remains respectful.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or difficult aspects of the person's life that you're unsure how to address in the obituary, it's best to consult with family members or close friends to determine how to approach the situation with tact and respect.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, quotes or lyrics that were meaningful to the person who has passed away can be a powerful way to add depth and personality to the obituary.

What if I need to make corrections to an already published obituary?

Contact the publication directly as soon as possible to report any errors or inaccuracies. They will work with you to correct the mistakes and republish the revised obituary.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Typically, it takes anywhere from a few hours to several days for an obituary to appear in print or online.

Can I request changes to an online obituary after it has been published?

Yes, most online publications allow you to request changes or updates to an obituary after it has been published. Contact their customer service department for assistance.

What if I want to keep the obituary private or restricted?

Sometimes families prefer to keep the obituary private or restrict access due to sensitive circumstances. Check with the publication to see if they offer private or password-protected options for publishing obituaries.

Can I republish an obituary from another source?

If you want to republish an obituary from another source, such as a different newspaper or online platform, obtain permission from the original publisher first. Be sure to credit the original source and respect any copyright restrictions.

How do I find old obituaries from past years?

You can search online archives of newspapers and publications, visit local libraries or genealogical societies, or try searching online databases specifically designed for finding historical records like Ancestry.com or Newspapers.com.

Are there any specific guidelines for writing an obituary for someone who was young or died suddenly?

Yes, when writing an obituary for someone who was young or died suddenly, it's essential to approach the task with sensitivity and compassion. Focus on celebrating their life and legacy rather than dwelling on the circumstances of their passing.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in the obituary as a way to honor their loved one's memory and continue their legacy.

How do I handle multiple marriages or complex family relationships in an obituary?

When dealing with complex family relationships or multiple marriages, prioritize clarity and simplicity while still being respectful of all parties involved. Consult with family members or close friends if needed.

What if I'm unsure about what information to include in an obituary?

If you're struggling with what information to include in an obituary, consider consulting with family members, close friends, or a funeral home director for guidance. They can help you create a fitting tribute that honors your loved one's life.