Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary Obituaries

Introduction to Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary

Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, located at 495 South State Street, Orem, UT, 84058, is a trusted and compassionate funeral home that has been serving the Orem community for many years. With a long history of providing exceptional service and care, Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary has established itself as a leader in the funeral industry. In this article, we will delve into the services and amenities offered by Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, as well as what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the area.

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Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary has built a reputation on its commitment to providing compassionate and personalized care to families during their time of need. Their experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring that every detail is taken care of, from the initial planning stages to the final farewell. They understand that losing a loved one is never easy, and they strive to make the funeral process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Robert Hugh Anderson - October 26, 1926 - November 07, 2021

Departed: 11/07/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Robert Hugh Anderson, age 95 of Orem, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.  A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street Orem. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Orem 6th Ward LDS Church, 365 South 900 East Orem, with a viewing held from 9:30-10:30 am that morning prior to the services.  Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.

Condolences for the family may be left on this page. For those unable to attend, you may view the Services via Livestream, Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 am at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/sundbergolpinfuneralhome

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Betty Louise Mortensen - November 15, 1939 - November 07, 2021

Departed: 11/07/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Betty Louise Adams Mortensen, age 81 of Lehi, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Funeral services will be Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 am, at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem with a viewing held that morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the services. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.

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Steven Karl Mitchell - September 06, 1940 - November 04, 2021

Departed: 11/04/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor, and friend Steven Karl Mitchell, 81, of Orem, Utah passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 4th, 2021.

He was born September 6, 1940 in Provo, Utah to Karl Jefferson and MaryBeth Clark Mitchell. He married Alma Farmer Mitchell on June 28, 1963 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for 52 years before she passed away on April 15, 2015. Later he married Joanne Power on May 17, 2017 in the Provo Temple.

Steve was an amazing husband and father, who dedicated his life to serving his family, friends, and countless others. He was a confidante to many, approachable, non-judgmental, caring, and patient, a true friend. He was a devoted fan of BYU basketball and football and looked forward to every game as a chance to be with his sons, grandsons, and friends. He loved hunting, fishing, and playing games, with a special knack for Backgammon. He had a love for his ancestors and spent countless hours researching his genealogy.

Steve was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities throughout the years. His early missionary service in the Western States Mission changed his life, and he has always made missionary work a priority. He enjoyed many cherished experiences sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ that he knew, loved, and lived. He spent six years serving as a senior  missionary with Alma, including two years as Director of the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial Visitors Center in Sharon, Vermont.

Steve was an entrepreneur at heart from a very young age. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and started many successful businesses throughout his life. Along with Alma, Steve won the National Small Business of the Year award in 1975 and several other awards for his business accomplishments. Steve and Alma founded American Crafts which remains in the family today.

Steve is survived by his spouse, Joanne Power Mitchell, his eight children MaryLyn (Larry) Lawrence, Jacquelyn (Bryan) Barney, RuthAnn (Kam) Jarman, Sherri (Laren) Winkel, Jeffrey (Amy) Mitchell, Shauna (Mark) Hunt, David (Michelle) Mitchell, and Wayne (Britt) Mitchell; 34 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; his siblings Robert (Susan) Mitchell, Clark (Evelyn) Mitchell, Thomas (Lynette) Mitchell, and JoAnn (Henry) Zaremba. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma, his sister, Marilee (Alvin) and two grandsons.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Orchard LDS Church Building located at 670 East 800 North in Orem. A viewing for friends and family will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem, and on Saturday morning just prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.

Thank you, Steve, for your many years of love, counsel, and service. With faith, we will live following your example. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SundbergOlpinMortuary.com.

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Juana Teresa Lajara - April 12, 1958 - November 04, 2021

Departed: 11/04/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Juana Teresa Espinal Lajara, 63, of Provo, left this Earth to be with God Thursday, November 4th, 2021. She was born April 12, 1958 in Bonao, Dominican Republic to Casimiro Espinal Placencia and Lucila Lopez. She married Miguel Lajara on April 11, 1987.

Teresa, as we lovingly called her, earned her degree in Business Administration at O & M University in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Teresa was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and daughter. Her Christian faith was one of the most important things in her life, and she always upheld it with pride.

Teresa is survived by her daughter Scarlet Lajara Johnson (Nathan), and Rocio Feliz-Caballero, Patricia Noboa whom she loved like daughters. Her brothers and sisters, Martin, Zoilo, Roque, Jose Alberto, Nicolassima, Rosario, Deyanira, Ana, Carmen, Adelaida (deceased). As well as many other family members. She is preceded in death by her parents Casimiro Espinal Placencia, Lucila Lopez and her husband Miguel Lajara.

Funeral services for Teresa will be November 9th, 2021 at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary at 495 South State Street in Orem, with a viewing from 9:00am-11:00am followed by the service at 11:30am. Burial will be held at the Provo City Cemetery.

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Juana Teresa Espinal de Lajara partió a la presencia del Señor, el Jueves 4 de noviembre del 2021, en la ciudad de Provo, Utah.

Teresa, de nacionalidad Dominicana, hizo de los Estados Unidos su hogar hace 39 años junto a su esposo e hija.

Teresa, como la llamábamos cariñosamente, obtuvo su título en Administración de Empresas en la Universidad O & M en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Teresa fue una esposa, madre, abuela, tía, hermana e hija increíble. Su fe cristiana era una de las cosas más importantes de su vida y siempre la defendió con orgullo.

Sus padres fueron el Sr. Casimiro Espinal Placencia (Fallecido) y la Sra. Lucila Lopez (Fallecida).

Le sobreviven su hija Scarlet Lajara Johnson - Nathan Johnson, Rocio Feliz-Caballero, y Patricia Noboa quien amaba como hijas, Hermanas y Hermanos, Martin, Zoilo, Roque, Jose Alberto, Nicolassima, Rosario, Deyanira, Ana, Carmen. Adelaida (fallecida). Cuñados(as), Sobrinos(as), Primos (as) y familiares. Sus sobrinas-nietas,  que llenaron su días de alegría, Camila y Antonella Caballero, Elias, Olivia, y Mateo Santos y Diane Lajara.

Sus restos serán velados en la Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street en la ciudad de Orem, Utah. El velorio es de 9:00am-11:00am, y el servicio a las 11:30am. El entierro en el cementerio de Provo. Les pedimos a todos que por favor usen una mascarilla

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Jackson Charles Fackrell - August 21, 1974 - November 04, 2021

Departed: 11/04/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Jackson Charles Fackrell, age 47, of Pleasant Grove, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021.  A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday morning, November 11, 2021, from 9:30-10:30 am at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem with services immediately following at 11:00 am.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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Mary Ellen Vert - December 24, 1943 - October 27, 2021

Departed: 10/27/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Our loving Mother and friend to all, Mary Ellen Gray Vert, 77, passed away on October 27, 2021. She brought light and happiness to our World when she was born on December 24th 1943 in Frederick, Oklahoma.

Her death leaves a hole in so many lives, as she uplifted and inspired everyone who met her. She was the best mother and Christ-like example to all, and especially to her family. She was always there to love and care for her 3 favorite children. She experienced her greatest joys when caring for and being with her family. That joy was amplified with the addition of each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Connie (Boyd) Hooley, Karen (Steve) Davis, and Doug Vert. She will be greatly missed by her 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She had an amazing way of making each person feel like they were her “favorite”. She was definitely each of our favorite, as well.  She was preceded in death by her parents Marie and Douglas Farley and her brothers Jerry Farley and Vernon Farley.

We express our gratitude to those caregivers that took the time to care for and go out of their way to make her feel special. Also, a big thank you to Brio hospice for the extra care and love they gave to our mom.

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Bonnie Mae Darling - March 24, 1941 - October 27, 2021

Departed: 10/27/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Bonnie Mae (Sullivan) Darling, 80, of Lehi passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10:40pm from stomach cancer. She was born March 24, 1941 in San Francisco, CA to LaRue Gardner Sullivan and Isabella Armstrong Sullivan. She married Leroy Warren Daring III on June 13, 1970 in the Oakland temple. She preceded him in death on May 28th, 2019.

On November 7, 1962 Bonnie was called to serve a mission in Norway for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed crocheting, horses, dancing and most of all spending time with family. She was an amazing mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and the lord.

Bonnie is survived by 4 children: Leroy (Tricia) Darling of Orem, UT; Deborah (Miguel) Garibay of Redwood City, CA; Brenda Darling of Lehi, UT and Don Darling of Provo, UT; 4 grandchildren: Leroy (Trey, Caden & Kaylee) and Deborah (Isabella). She was preceded in death by her parents LaRue & Isabella Sullivan. Please join in celebrating Bonnie's life: 10am - 10:45am: Viewing / Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary / 495 State St. Orem, UT 84058 11am - 11:45am: Funeral Services /  Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary / 495 State St. Orem, UT 84058

12:15 noon - Burial / Lehi Cemetery /1525 N. 600 E. St. Lehi, UT 84043 / Grave is located on the Southeast bottom corner, close to the road. For those unable to attend the services you may view the Services HERE Send a Meaningful Gift or Donation

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Penny Lynn Hardy - April 29, 1949 - October 26, 2021

Departed: 10/26/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Penny Lynn Hardy, 72, of Orem, UT passed away Wednesday, Oct 26, 2021. She was born April 29, 1949, in Orange County California, to Ohmer Viggo Clawson and Venlora Taylor Clawson. She married Roger Lloyd Fletcher on June 23rd 1967, at an LDS Chapel in Newport Beach CA, and later sealed in the Salt Lake city UT temple on August 13th 1968. They later divorced. She married the love of her life, Marvin Lee Hardy, on October 28, 1983, in Elko, NV. They were sealed in the Seattle LDS Temple on April 29, 1992, who preceded her in death March of this year.

Penny was loved by all who know her, she was a very caring and giving soul. Early on in her life she was heavily involved in Brownies, and in girl scouts under the direction of her mother, and they earned many badges and awards, she was also a Sailorette for the football team at Newport Harbor High school and was the manager of the student store at high school. Later in her life she became part owner of a small business when she married Marvin and was a big part of why that business was as successful as it was.

Penny is survived by, UT, and nine of her twelve children as follows: Christina Hardy Black of Tooele, UT; Kathy Hardy Brown of Tooele, UT; Bryant Hardy of Magna, UT; Troy Fletcher of Mount Pleasant, SC; Karin Hardy Stevens of Port Hueneme, CA; Lyle Hardy of Halladay, UT; Tamara Fletcher Barnett of Santaquin, UT; Jonathan Hardy of Lake Havasu, AZ; and Dustin Fletcher of Orem, UT.  She is survived by 38 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  She is also survived by 1 of her 2 Siblings, Shirley Clawson Irwin of Sandy UT. She is preceded in death by 3 of her children, Dawna Hardy; Kevin Hardy; Lesli Hardy Mickey; and 1 of her siblings, Laura Clawson Leach.

Funeral services will be October 28th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin & Wheeler Mortuary, 465 S State Street, Orem, UT.  There will be a viewing for friends and family prior to the funeral services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will be a Graveside service at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 S. State St., Provo, UT following the funeral at 1:00 p.m.

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Betty Jo Page Davis - August 04, 1931 - October 23, 2021

Departed: 10/23/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Betty Jo Page Davis, born August 4, 1931, died at home peacefully and surrounded with love on October 23, 2021, at the respectable age of 90. She was a rosy-cheeked farm girl from Pleasant Grove, Utah, who could milk cows and drive trucks and bake the world’s best orange rolls. She was also a polyglot globe-trotting adventurer who could fly an airplane, ride a motorcycle, tame wild horses, and domesticate sullen teenagers. She could wail on the saxophone, hold forth on the viola, and astonish on the piano.

She composed poems as gifts and odes as offerings, and the most anticipated moment at every family event was Grandma Betty Jo shyly standing up to read a hilarious and touching original poem scribbled in shorthand on a receipt or the inside of an envelope.

Her fanclub is worldwide. Today, people from Maine to Oregon to Hawaii to Germany are mourning her passing, remembering the infinite ways she delighted in the world.

She still has close friends from her school days in Pleasant Grove. In 1946 she took the Provo Big Band scene by storm and won the heart of the flashiest soloist, a lanky kid named Duane Davis, who was later lucky enough to be married to her. After high school she hopped on a train and moved to Manhattan to work as an orderly at a mental hospital and later to work as a typist in San Francisco. When she was a student at BYU, working in the English department and majoring in English, she braved the Atlantic and went to Europe, and not-so-coincidentally happened to chance upon Elder Davis where he was serving in Germany. Later, she moved all around the country-- Baltimore, Kentucky, Washington, and Utah-- with her growing gaggle of kids.

She was a teacher and a librarian. She taught piano lessons and took in stray teenagers who blossomed under her relentless love and acceptance. She settled down in Orem, Utah and loved her rural property and the horses she kept there. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, playing the organ at concert-caliber, cheerfully embellishing ordinary hymns to harmonic transcendence. She served a proselytizing mission to Germany in 2002, keeping up with sister missionaries five decades her junior. She was an adoring grandma, and traveled all over the world visiting her kids and grandkids.

She was a collector of malapropisms and she delighted in punplay.

She was happy and content anywhere she went-- any hardship she’d wave away with a twinkle-- it wasn’t so bad! She never met a superlative she didn’t like. Every meal was the most delicious, every baby the most precious. She delighted in her family and friends-- she had an x-ray vision gift of seeing through their prickliness or trauma or shyness or resentment to the pure gold of the soul underneath.  Everyone who met her loved her. And she loved everyone, without caveat or judgment. She was true North.

For all her adventuring and the astonishing scope of her experiences and talents and friendships, there wasn’t a jaded or arrogant cell in her body. The terrible tragedies that happened to her didn’t poison her or sharpen her-- they made her even kinder, wiser, and more gentle with the people around her.

Everyone who met her will tell you, laughing, “I was her favorite.” Because when she was with you, you knew it was true. You are her favorite. All of you. And you always will be.

Today she is back in the arms of her dear parents, Bert and Ina, and with her dear daughter Kira, and her son Spencer and grandsons Ian and Matt, granddaughter Sarah, and her dearest friend Frances. She is survived by her sister Margene Page Edwards, who was her first dear friend, and by her children, Mark (Andi), John (Lisa), Steven (Michele), Anne (Alan Barker), Michael (Giselle), Alan (Debra), Jeff (Kara), and Randall (Angela). She is loved forever by her 41 grandkids and 39 great-grands, and by innumerable friends whom she loved and who love her, the way we love the sun. We will continue to grow from her superlative example. She is the kindest, most beautiful, most loving, most generous, smartest, funniest, most gorgeous and best person, literally ever. We won’t say goodbye. We’ll just say, see ya!

A memorial celebration will be held in her honor at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 30, at the Hillcrest 8th Ward Meetinghouse, 1035 South 800 East, Orem, with a viewing prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30am, and on Friday, October 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem.

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Don Jay Brown - September 01, 1943 - October 22, 2021

Departed: 10/22/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Don Jay Brown, 78, of Orem, Utah passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 22, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Don was born September 1, 1943, in Provo, Utah to William Max and Bessie Bunnell Brown. He was raised in old Vineyard Utah and spent many years working in the surrounding fields and orchards. He served a mission in the North British Mission where he served as District and Zone Leader and Assistant to the President. He met his sweetheart Barbara as a fellow missionary and upon mission completion, they chose to be married on July 21, 1965 in Logan, Utah LDS temple.

Don graduated with a Masters degree from Brigham Young University and served his professional career there for 39 years. He loved his work at BYU and had several key roles there including his work in Human Resources serving as the Director of Training and Development, Director of Employment, and architect of the BYU wellness program. He was also an avid BYU sports fan and was an integral part of the team, coaching the BYU basketball team from row 15 Portal N.

Don was a sentimental collector. His collections of model cars, recorded music, English bone china are unrivaled. His enjoyment centered not just around the collections but especially the history behind the collections and the stories that he would share with each individual as they would visit. He was a passionate reader of history, with many great historical books, especially those surrounding Winston Churchill.

Don was a season ticket holding BYU sports fan, but an even bigger fan of watching his children and grandchildren participate in dances, sports, and band concerts, rarely missing an event.

Gardening was also a passion, being raised by the Bunnell family of fruit farmers and peddling fruit through small towns by truck as a youth. He spent every growing season weeding, trimming and harvesting his own gardens and was especially proud of his prized 7’ tall hibiscus flowers.

Don is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara, his 5 children David (Traci) Brown, Carol (John) Stahmann, Robert (Kathy) Brown, Matt (Andrea) Brown, and Scott Brown, his 17 grandchildren, and his sister Patricia (Morris) Clegg. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brothers (Max Brown, Mike Sill), younger sister (Linda Odekirk), and grandson (Max Brown).

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 30th, 2021 at the LDS Vineyard Chapel located at 800 South Geneva Rd, Orem, Utah.  A viewing will be that same day before the services from 9:00-10:30 am with the service starting at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery.

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Leland R Gappmayer - April 03, 1928 - October 22, 2021

Departed: 10/22/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Leland passed away at the age of 93 in the early morning hours on October 22, 2021.  He had been ill for some time. He was born to Florence Billings and Roy Henry Gappmayer on April 3rd, 1928 and grew up in the Orem, Utah area.  He is survived by two younger brothers, Richard and Merrill. He served as the ship’s baker in the Navy for two years at the conclusion of World II. He met LaVern Ercanbrack at Lincoln High School in the 10th grade and married her in the Salt Lake Temple in August of 1947. They had nine children. They lost David Bartl at birth and are survived by Kathy Lee, Gayle Lynn, Michael Roy, Debra, JoDee,  Marianne, Rebecca and Roy Henry. Leland has 41 grandchildren, 145 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren with an eighth coming in November. Leland had many jobs during his 93 1/2 years of life. Brick mason, contractor, Geneva Steel worker, and hometown farmer are just a few of them. He taught the brick mason apprentice program at Utah Valley Community College. He set an example of hard work and dedication for his family all through his life. He traveled through life, had many different types of adventures, and met many people, most of whom he called friends. He was certainly blessed throughout life.

After LaVern passed away, Leland spent some time at the Orem Senior Center, where he met Lois Trevort and married her in February of 2002.  They were married for 10 years when she became ill and passed away.  They had many adventures traveling with tour groups.

Leland had many life stories and he loved to tell them to friends and family, especially his grandkids. He was a good son, a good husband, a good father and grandfather to many.  We are all blessed to have had his example in our lives.

We know that it was time for him to move on. We are happy that he could travel to the next part of his life where he can reunite with our mother, his parents and other friends and family members.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 N. 800 E. Orem, UT 84097. Condolences for family may be expressed on this page. Send a Meaningful Gift or Donation

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Janet Lee Gonzalez - April 26, 1945 - October 21, 2021

Departed: 10/21/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Janet Lee Schaugaard Gonzalez, age 76 of Provo, Utah, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021.  A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 1-2 pm at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem. Graveside services will be held at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 E 400 S, Springville, UT 84663 beginning at 2:30 pm. Condolences for family may be expressed on this page. Send a Meaningful Gift or Donation

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Paul Lynn Anderson - August 18, 1968 - October 20, 2021

Departed: 10/20/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Paul Lynn Anderson, 53, of Orem passed away from a heart attack on October 20th, 2021. He was born on August 18th, 1968, in Provo, Utah to Dean & Susan Anderson.

Paul was employed as a correctional officer for 23 years of his life. He graduated from Orem High School in 1986 and he played football for Southern Utah University. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a faithful mission in Fukuoka, Japan.

He enjoyed twistin’ wrenches, mountain biking with friends, fishing, dirt biking, and of course, weightlifting. He was a matchless father and an amazing Papa. He loved his children and grandchildren fiercely. His smile alone could light up the room. His laugh was the most contagious laugh, and you couldn’t help but laugh with him. His heart was bigger than life. He so easily caught onto new things and enjoyed the learning process. He was his friends and family’s superhero and was often referred to as The Hulk or Superman. He was kind, strong, gregarious, smart and he was a strong advocate for his loved ones or anyone in need alike and was always one phone call away. He was present and always ready for an adventure.

Paul is survived by his mother: Susan Anderson (75) and his four children: Chelsi Cruz (30), Kelcie Anderson (29), Austin Anderson (27), Baylee Jones (24), and his eight grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his father: Dean Anderson, and his siblings: Alan Anderson and Diane Anderson.

Friends are invited to attend his Celebration of Life at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary located at 495 S. State St. Orem, Utah. The viewing will take place on Thursday, October 28th from 6-8 pm and again on Friday, October 29th from 9:30-10:30 am. Funeral services will begin shortly after at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest at Orem City Cemetery following the services.

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Dorene Anderson - September 14, 1936 - October 19, 2021

Departed: 10/19/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Dorene Chipman Anderson, 85, of Orem, Utah, returned to the safety of her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born September 14, 1936, in Lethbridge Alberta, Canada to Alfred Leslie and Lillian Wilde Chipman. She married Lyman Peter Anderson on July 20, 1957, in the Cardston, Alberta Temple.

Dorene was raised on a farm in southern Alberta in a large loving family. She learned how to work hard, but more importantly how to love and share the joy of life. Life took her and her sweetheart to Phoenix Arizona where they raised their own large family and lived for 55 years. For the sunset of life, they moved to Orem, Utah. Her gift of baking wonderful things earned her wide spread fame. Dorene is the ultimate example of a loving servant of her Heavenly Father, giving to all who knew her. She was a friend to all and her greatest treasures are her family, friends and neighbors. She never cared too much about acquiring "things". Her smile and cheery disposition were her signature traits. She loved working with children which she devoted her life to, through her family, employment and church service. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Dorene is survived by her husband Lyman Anderson and seven children: LeeAnn (Thomas) Tremblay of Chatham New York; Lori (Darrel) Garner of Raymond, Alberta; Donna (Daniel) Bingham of Orem, Utah; Mark (Lisa) Anderson of Portland, Oregon; Lyman (Valerie) Anderson of Mesa, Arizona; Jason (Heidi) Anderson of Kaysville, Utah; Jana Seitz of Mesa, Arizona; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Jessie Penrod, Lela Bullock and Alice Chipman.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 11:00 am at the Sundberg Olpin Mortuary located at 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah. A viewing for friends and family will be held that same day from 9:30 am-10:30 am at the same location. Burial will follow the service in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery at 3401 South Highland Drive, Millcreek, Utah. For those unable to attend the services they can be viewed by clicking HERE

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Mandee Danielle Oberg - April 03, 2000 - October 17, 2021

Departed: 10/17/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Mandee Danielle Oberg, born April 3, 2000, in Provo, Utah to Scott Eugene Oberg and Kim Louise Gordon. Our Mandee passed away on October 17, 2021 in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah after an automobile accident.

After graduating from Lehi High School in 2018 Mandee went on to obtain her CNA certification that same year. After temporarily working in the retail industry in Lehi, Utah, Mandee went into the medical field and was working at Pointe Meadows Health and Rehabilitation.

Mandee loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was incredibly like her mother, in temperament and in spirit. Mandee had incredible work ethic and prided herself in it. She worked hard and played hard. Mandee was always caring for others and loved without expectation. She expressed herself without reservation, there was never any doubt how she felt about things. There was no equal to her sense of humor.

Mandee is survived by her father, Scott (UT), her brothers Ryan (CA), Phillip (NV), and Chris (UT), and her sisters Danielle (UT), Jennifer (Israel), Michelle (UT), and Katie (IN).

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem with a viewing for family and friends held from 1:00-1:45 pm prior to the services at the mortuary.

Immediately following the services there will be a Celebration of Life located at the MX Building, 3401 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043.

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Patricia Maurine Reynaga - July 09, 1960 - October 15, 2021

Departed: 10/15/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Maurine (Caldwell) Reynaga, 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday October 15, 2021. She was born July 9, 1960 in Fullerton (Orange County) California to Roderick and Leilani Caldwell.

Trisha loved collecting Lady Bugs, scrapbooking, painting, making cards and goodies for all her family and friends.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she has served as a Sunday School Teacher and loved home visiting.

Trisha is survived by her daughter Micki Reynaga, two grandchildren Tyson and Alyssa, 5 sisters Arlene (Glenn) Houseman (Federal Way Washington), Linda (Dave) Holman, Valerie Caldwell, Caren Liebelt, Catherine Hamilton and brother Bradley Caldwell all of Salt Lake City Utah, plus numerous nieces and nephews spread across the country whom she loved dearly.

Trisha was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Leilani and Roderick Caldwell, her daughter Kristeen Reynaga and her Brother Eric Caldwell.

There will be a viewing for family and friends, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary located at 495 South State Street, Orem Utah. Private time for family is 5 to 6 pm with friends welcome from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Lakeridge 7th Ward 1100 South 200 East, Orem, Utah, with a viewing that morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to services with interment to follow at Orem Cemetery.

Trisha will be greatly missed by her family, friends and everyone whom she has come in contact with throughout her life. For those unable to attend the services you may view them HERE

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June Beverly Waite - June 30, 1930 - October 12, 2021

Departed: 10/12/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: June Moncur Waite, 91, passed away on October 12, 2021 at home in Orem, Utah. June was born on June 30, 1930 in Brownsville, Texas to LaPriel Cutler Moncur and Alphonso Moncur, the 5th of 10 children. Her family spent winters in Texas and summers in Lovell, Wyoming, eventually living fulltime on the Little Valley Ranch outside Lovell.

LaPriel played the piano and Alphonso the violin in a dance band, so their children, especially the four girls, learned to sing, play the piano, and dance. The family worked hard on the ranch, raising crops like green beans and  seed radishes, and they grew a marvelous garden. June loved her brothers and sisters, and they all worked hard together to prosper on the ranch.

Before 8th grade, the Moncurs bought a second house in Salt Lake City and spent summers back in Wyoming. June attended East High and then the University of Utah where she discovered her passion for theater. From the time she was a junior in high school to the time she graduated from college, she acted in plays, and she always had a lead part. She also acted in live radio and TV programs. Once she played the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, and later in life her children and grandchildren delighted in coaxing this sweet woman to let loose her scary cackle.

After graduating from the University of Utah, June did something unusual for a single young woman from Utah in the early 1950s: she moved to New York to pursue an acting career. She was hired as the female lead in the Highfield Theater in Massachusetts for summer theater season, and then in New York her big break came when she won the open audition for the Barter Theater with Rosalind Russell as the judge. She starred in every production for the historic Barter Theater that summer and returned to New York with glowing letters and reviews from the theater owner/producer. After meeting with agents, June looked around her and saw very few happy people and even fewer happy marriages. A lifetime of self-promotion now seemed less appealing, so she packed up and went home.

Her next stop was the University of Southern California where she began a Master’s degree in theater. At the USC Institute of Religion, she met the dashing Merwin Waite, a California native who was back from serving in the navy and a French mission. He had graduated from BYU and was back in Los Angeles starting a teaching career. Merwin was a scholar, a faithful servant of God, a star basketball player, a romantic, and, surprisingly, a violinist. June accompanied Merwin on the piano, and later they accompanied each other to the Salt Lake Temple where they were married in 1955.

While Merwin taught math at Gardena High School in the Los Angeles area, June and Merwin raised their growing family of Delys, Wendy, Brent, Clint, and Steven. Steven had hydrocephalus and severe mental disabilities, and June tenderly cared for this beloved son. He passed away at age 4.

The family moved to Hacienda Heights, California when Merwin taught math at East Los Angeles College. June served in church, drove her children to many activities, and directed plays for youth. Merwin brought June with him to a tax preparer’s training. When Merwin had to drop out because of a calling as bishop, June finished the training and became an ace tax preparer. She excelled at representing her company’s clients at audit boards. Merwin and June spent a year in Rennes, France when Merwin was on a Fulbright exchange.

In 1997, Merwin and June served a French-speaking mission to La Reunion and Madagascar, with June handling the finances for that part of the mission. In 1998, they were called to serve as the president and companion of the Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Mission. Their mission included DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Rwanda. French was everyone’s second language. June helped the women get eyeglasses so they could read better and taught Primary songs for the first time to the Congolese Primary children.

In 2004, they moved to Orem, Utah to be near children and grandchildren who were attending college. Many grandchildren have spent late nights with their grandparents eating ice cream. June contracted lung cancer, but beat it, even though the chemo treatments weakened her for life.

Merwin’s passing in December of 2014 brought a lonelier life for June, but her neighbors, children, and grandchildren cherished her and surrounded her with love, giving back to this loving, elegant, and regal woman.

June is survived by one brother, Kent Moncur; four children: Delys (Phil) Snyder (Salem, UT); Wendy (Bob) Jensen (Mesa, AZ); Brent (Cheryl) Waite (Sandy, UT); and Clint (Shelly) Waite (Parker, CO); 19 grandchildren; as well as, soon, 37 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Merwin, her parents and 8 siblings, and her son Steven.

Her viewing will be at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary in Orem, UT from 7-9 on October 22. The funeral will be held at the Lakeview 7th Ward, 151 W 1600 S, Orem, UT, on October 23 with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 and the funeral at 11:00. The burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. For those unable to attend the services you may view them HERE

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Colleen Pay - October 02, 1935 - October 11, 2021

Departed: 10/11/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Colleen Horrocks Pay, 86, of Orem, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born October 2, 1935, in Santaquin Utah “to the best parents ever” James Darrell and Melva Wall Horrocks. She married Clair Paul Pay in Santaquin and was later sealed in the Manti Temple. They have been married for 68 years.

She was an artist: enjoying oil painting, ceramics, and cake decoration. Christmas was her thing; she had the talent/love of making every Christmas a “winter wonderland” of joy for those around her. She was the school lunch coordinator for the Alpine district for 25 years. Colleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was her family; she loved them dearly and she was dearly loved by all. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served as a visiting/ministering teacher, as well as in different serving positions when called to serve.

Colleen is survived by her husband Clair P. Pay of Orem, Utah; her three children: Richard C Pay of Lehi, UT; Pauleen Tucker-Tippetts of Orem, UT; Daralyn Anderson of American Fork, UT; 18 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Arla Smith, Dorolou Clayson, James (Jimmy) Horrocks, and Yvona Sutherland.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 15th, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel: 810 East 600 North, Orem, Utah (Stake Center).  A viewing for friends and family will be held Thursday evening October 14th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street Orem.   Also, on Friday, October 15th, at the LDS Chapel before the service from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The burial will take place at Santaquin Cemetry at 100 East 400 South State Street at 1:00 p.m.

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Jan Adolf Krancher - September 01, 1939 - October 10, 2021

Departed: 10/10/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Jan Adolf Krancher was peacefully called home to our Heavenly Father and welcomed by all the Angels and Saints on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Jan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his loving wife, Irene, his two sons Glenn and Sheldon (daughter in law Joanna Krancher), his daughter Corinne Bruno (son in law Ryan Bruno), his sister Sylvia Krancher and his 9 grandchildren, Kayla (and husband Flo), Kyle (and wife Gina), Logan, Nicole, Aubrey, Joaquin, Jude, Jazz and Josephine.

Jan was born on September 1, 1939 in Malang, the former Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia. He was born to Ludwig Adolf Krancher and Henriette Jeanne Klaare and lived in Malang until he was 17.  On September 1, 1956 they departed to The Netherlands and he pursued his studies in tropical agriculture at the esteemed Rijks Hogere School voor Tropische Landbouw in Deventer, The Netherlands. After completing his studies Jan immigrated to the U.S. on September 1, 1960.

In 1962 he joined the US Army and served as a Sergeant and interpreter translator in the Division of Civil Affairs while stationed in Augsburg, Germany. During his time in the U.S. Army, he met the love of his life, Irene Joyce Hauber in 1964 and they got married on March 1, 1965 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Jan continued his education at the University of Hawaii, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Tropical Agriculture. He later earned a Masters Degree in Environmental Health Science from California State University Fresno. Jan loved learning and continued his studies and received his Ph.D. in Nutrition while working in Saudi Arabia.  He spent most of his life in the San Joaquin Valley of California and retired from the Tulare County Health Department. He lived the last years of his life in the loving care of his wife Irene in Orem, Utah where she faithfully cared for him and was by his side until the end.

One of Jan’s most esteemed accomplishments was his book entitled, The Defining Years of the Dutch East Indies, 1942-1945: Survivors' Accounts of Japanese Invasion and Enslavement of Europeans and the Revolution That Created Free Indonesia. He was very passionate about his Dutch Indonesian cultural heritage and everything “Indo.” This passion led him to becoming a Founding Member of the Indo Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Dutch Indonesian culture.  He also had a love for genealogy and he helped several people start their family history search.

Jan never met a stranger. He loved striking up conversations with anyone and everyone, often telling jokes. He also would try to speak the native language of those he met. He loved learning languages, was fluent in many and also enjoyed international travel.

He was especially known for his generosity. Jan would give the shirt off his back to a stranger and on many occasions gave or loaned money to others without expecting to be repaid. He was also generous with his time, often volunteering in church and serving his fellow neighbors.

Jan never let a year go by without planting a garden. He was passionate about growing all kinds of things in his garden. He would spend mornings in the yard, tending to rose bushes, fruit trees, berries, and several different vegetables. He was proud of his work and would often request us to take pictures of the garden.

Most important, Jan had a devotion and love for our gracious, kind and loving God. He truly embodied and lived a Christ-centric life. He was loving, kind, humble, generous and compassionate. Please join us in the joy, peace and gratitude that we all share in celebrating the wonderful life he lived and the legacy he leaves.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021,  at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Condolences for the family may be expressed on this page.

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Gerold David Beutler - August 13, 1933 - October 09, 2021

Departed: 10/09/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Gerold David Beutler, 88, of Orem, Utah passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born August 13, 1933 in Richfield, Utah to Leo David Beutler (Father) and Iola Borg (Mother). He married Carolyn Powell on April 11, 1954 in Las Vegas and were later sealed in the American Fork Temple.

Gerold served in the U.S. Army and the Air National Guard for over 30 plus years. He also was an installer with Mt. Bell and 3 companies that bought out Mt. Bell. He then retired as a supervisor. He was also a member of the J.C. and the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he serves as a home teacher and in the High Priest Quorum. He loved hunting, sports and his love was fishing for Mackinaw at Flaming Gorge with his son, Greg. He and Carolyn were snow birds for 22 years before health slowed them down.

Gerold is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, his sons David, Greg (Rachell) and sister Shellie (Loren) Bell all of Orem, Utah. He has 12 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, which he and mom have brought so much joy and happiness to their life.

He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers, Don, Jim and Terry (Huck) Beutler.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Orem 4th Ward Chapel, 50 South 800 East, Orem, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery with Military rites by the American Legion.

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Sybil Maye Kimbrough - August 17, 1936 - October 04, 2021

Departed: 10/04/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Sybil Maye Kimbrough, age 85, of Orem, Utah, passed away Monday, Oct.4, 2021, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah due to the pandemic Covid-19. Sybil was born to John Rodney Kimbrough and Myrtle Mae Howell on August 17,1936, in Gainesville, Florida. She grew up in Tallahassee and Bushnell, Florida.

Sybil married Sidney Gene "Pat" Wheaton on 1 Nov 1953 in Folkston, Georgia. They made their home in Lakeview, North Carolina, close to Ft. Bragg, NC where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army. He had recently returned from the Korean War when they married. A year later they welcomed a baby girl Patricia Maye Wheaton born on 2 Nov 1954 at the Womack Army Medical Center. Sidney Wheaton passed away 27 Oct.1970 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina after serving 20 years in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam.

The couple however was divorced on 1 May 1958.

Sybil married Chester Brill Caruthers on 1 June 1958 in Ocala, Marion, Florida. They welcomed a son, Daniel (Danny) Brill Caruthers on 11 Nov 1959, born in Ocala at Munroe Memorial Hospital. Chester passed away on 4 Jan 2003 in Ocala, Florida.

Sybil was married to Elvin AIlen Reeves, who passed away 9 March 2009 in El Paso, Texas.

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served four missions in the Church as a proselyting missionary in Melbourne, Australia; Nauvoo, lllinois; Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; and Washington, DC, USA.

She was a very hard-working, energetic person, who was always ready for an adventure. She could dance the jitterbug, and light up a room with her smile and laughter. She loved dogs and had many pets over the years.

Sybil is survived by daughter Pat Wheaton Harrison (Paul), Draper, Utah; 3 grand-children, Stephanie Caruthers Walker (Carlos), Charlotte , NC; Sierra Harrison Hansen (Tyler), Lehi, Utah; and Ryan Harrison, Draper, Utah.

She is also survived by 5 great grand-children, Allison, Madelyn, Annabelle, and Virginia Hansen, Lehi, Utah, and Casey Hovis, Charlotte, NC; and a daughter-in-law Beverly Wilson Robinson (Neil), Charlotte, NC. She has 3 sisters, Theresa Kimbrough, Johnanna Kimbrough Wilkins (Ron), and Kris Kimbrough Riviello (Paul), all from Virginia.

Her son, Danny Caruthers, is deceased, as are her parents, and 3 husbands.

Private Family Funeral Services will be held Friday, Oct 8,2021 at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary in Orem, Utah located at 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah from 1:30 - 2:15, and graveside services at the Orem City Cemetery from 2:30 - 3:30.

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Juan Alberto Navarrete - March 10, 1970 - October 01, 2021

Departed: 10/01/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Juan Alberto “Beto” Navarrete, 51, of Orem, passed away peacefully Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1970 in Mendoza, Argentina to Juan Bautista Navarrete and Carmen D’Agostino. He married Clara Etelvina Lamas 25 years ago in Argentina.

Beto was a passionate mechanic, lover of classic cars, and fan of fútbol – specifically Boca Juniors and Selección Argentina. In his youth, he was a skilled soccer player and travelled with his club team throughout Argentina. He had a radiant smile, that shined even brighter when he was outdoors; be it at the beach, the mountains, or caring for his fruit trees at home. He loved to grill delicious asado for family and friends on special occasions or whenever the weather was nice. He was a loving, encouraging, and strong father and was known by all to be the kind of man who would give anything, do anything, and work any hours to provide for his family. He was a loyal friend, and a proud and hardworking small business owner, doing everything he could to help as many as he could.

Beto is survived by his wife Clara Etelvina Lamas, 46, of Orem, Utah, and his three children: Julieta Navarrete Lamas, 23, of San Jose, California; Matias Navarrete Lamas, 20, of Orem, Utah; and Aldana Navarrete Lamas, 15, of Orem, Utah.

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David Jensen Harris - April 03, 1933 - September 27, 2021

Departed: 09/27/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: David Jensen Harris passed away Monday, September 27, 2021

David was born April 3, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Richard Parkes Harris & Mary Anna Jensen. He married Ruth Mae Barney July 21, 1966 in the Arizona Temple.

David graduated from Provo High School, Brigham Young University with B.S. Degree and later with Master of Education Degree. He is an Army Veteran of the Korean War.

David was a life-long resident of the Provo-Orem area. He taught school for 30 years in Tooele, Dugway, and Provo, Utah. Davis is a member of the Phi Delta Kappa, professional fraternity in education.

Mr. Harris owned several apartment buildings in Provo, including Academy Arms and Manor House. He won many awards for his oil paintings.

Service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Eastern States Mission States as a young man and Salt Lake Family History Mission with his wife; 4 bishoprics; BSA leader for 25 years; ordinance worker in Mt. Timpanogos and Provo Temples for over 22 years.

Survivors: wife Ruth Mae Barney Harris; daughter Brenda Sue Harris Fairbanks (Jordan Dixon Fairbanks) & son Glen Franklin Harris (Summer Marie Zenger Harris); Grandchildren: Allison Jo Fairbanks Gall (Tyler Gall), Spencer David Fairbanks (Randi), Hunter Grace Fairbanks, Harrison Jordan Fairbanks, Jonas Tyler Harris, Glen Finnegan Harris, Maybel Amelia Harris, and Rio Cruz Harris; Great-grandson: Maverick Jordan Fairbanks; Brother, Leland Mack Harris (Kathleen Coons); Sisters; Loma Harris Daniels & Suzanne Harris Tyler.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State State, Orem.  Funeral services will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Hillcrest 8th Ward Chapel, 1035 South 800 East Orem, with a viewing that morning from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the services. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery.  Condolences for family may be left on this page. Meaningful Gift Ideas

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Kathleen Stahmann - September 14, 1944 - September 27, 2021

Departed: 09/27/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Kathleen (Kathy) Cook Stahmann, 77, of Orem, Utah passed away September 27, 2021 at her home.  She passed away peacefully with family at her side. Kathy lived a full life surrounded by many dear friends and close family.

Kathy was born on September 14, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Shirley Reynolds Cook and Kirma Read and was the fourth of five children - three brothers and one older sister with whom she had an extremely close relationship and whom she deeply loved.

Kathy attended Olympus High School in Salt Lake City, and after graduation attended the University of Utah where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and graduated with a degree in education. While at the University of Utah, Kathy met her future husband, Robert Stahmann who was also attending the University of Utah, pursuing graduate studies in Educational Psychology.

Kathy and Robert were married in the Logan Latter-day Saint Temple in December 1965. After Robert earned his PhD at the University of Utah in 1967 they moved to Iowa City where he was in the faculty at the University of Iowa. Kathy made many lifelong friends while in Iowa City and was active in many callings within the Church there. While in Iowa Kathy and Robert had three sons - Ben, John, and Paul.

In 1975, when Robert joined the faculty at BYU, they moved to Orem, Utah, where they have called home for the last 46 years, enjoying her association with many dear friends and her activity in her many church callings.  Their last two children, Mark and Anne, were born in Utah.

Kathy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992. She fought through the effects of this disease for the rest of her life and was blessed to have access to medications that helped with some of the crippling effects of her disease. She was determined to not be stricken to a wheelchair and achieved her goal walking herself to bed on her last night on this earth.

She was a strong influence and was proud to have helped her four boys all earn their Eagle Scout awards as well as prepare her four sons to serve full-time missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kathy enjoyed quilting and cross-stitch and created many beautiful quilts and embroidery over the years that are treasured by those who received them. She had many dear friends throughout her life and she treasured those relationships dearly. Kathy is survived by her husband, Robert; her children Ben (Debbie) Stahmann, John (Carol) Stahmann, Paul (Emily) Stahmann, Mark (Tatiana) Stahmann, and Anne Stahmann; her sister Carole (Sam) Cowley, and her nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brothers (Kenneth Cook, Steven Cook, and John Cook)

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, at the Cherry Hill 5th Ward Chapel, 135 East 2000 South, Orem, Utah. A Viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.

A meeting link will be provided for those who are unable to participate in the service in-person.

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Elva Sorensen - October 06, 1932 - September 26, 2021

Departed: 09/26/2021 (Orem)

Obituary Preview: Elva (Olsen) Sorensen passed away Sunday, September 26th, 2021, just shy of her 89th birthday. She died peacefully in her home with many of her family members at her side.

Elva was born October 6th, 1932, to Lamar and Lareda Olsen of Emery, Utah.

She was married to her sweetheart, Edgar Birdell Sorensen, on January 22nd, 1949 and later sealed in the Manti Temple. She had a deep and abiding testimony of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

A driven and intelligent woman, Elva took over as the family breadwinner after her husband was disabled. The pair instilled that same drive and intelligence in their 9 children, 2 boys and 7 girls. She wants all her family to know of her great love for each and every individual member. Elva knew they all have great potential and encourages them all to achieve their dreams and goals.

Elva enjoyed playing the accordion, teaching her grandchildren to cheat at card games, reading, dark humor, crocheting, and solving cryptogram puzzles. Always adventurous, she even bagged a six-point buck with a bow and arrow. In her later years, she traveled with her daughters to many places around the World.

She is preceded in death by her husband Edgar Birdell Sorensen. Their posterity includes 9 children, 45 grandchildren, 97 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Lindon 10th Ward LDS Church located at 1051 East 200 South in Lindon, with a viewing held that morning at the church from 9:30 -10:30 am prior to the services.  Burial will be in the Lindon City Cemetery.

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Funeral Services Offered

Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary offers a wide range of funeral services to meet the unique needs of each family they serve. From traditional funeral services to cremation options, memorial services, and celebration of life ceremonies, they have the expertise and resources to tailor a service that honors the life and legacy of your loved one. Their funeral directors will work closely with you to create a personalized service that reflects your loved one's personality, interests, and accomplishments.

Cremation Options

In addition to traditional funeral services, Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary also offers cremation options for those who prefer this type of disposition. Their cremation services include direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and cremation with traditional funeral service. They understand that cremation is a personal choice, and they are committed to providing families with the same level of care and compassion regardless of the type of service chosen.

Facilities and Amenities

The facilities at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary are designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for families and friends to gather and pay their respects. Their chapel can accommodate large or small gatherings, and their visitation rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment to facilitate video tributes and memorial presentations. They also offer a selection of caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise to help families make informed choices.

Pre-Planning Services

Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary understands the importance of pre-planning funeral arrangements. By making arrangements in advance, families can ensure that their wishes are respected, alleviate some of the burden from their loved ones, and even lock in costs at today's prices. Their experienced staff will guide you through the pre-planning process, answering any questions you may have and helping you make informed decisions about your final arrangements.

Community Involvement

Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary is deeply committed to giving back to the Orem community. They participate in various charity events and fundraisers throughout the year, supporting local organizations that benefit families in need. They also offer educational seminars and workshops on topics related to grief support, estate planning, and funeral planning.

Grief Support Resources

Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience, and Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary recognizes the importance of providing ongoing support to families during their time of grief. They offer access to grief counseling services, support groups, and online resources to help families navigate the healing process. Their staff is always available to provide guidance and comfort whenever it's needed.

Why Choose Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary?

When it comes to choosing a funeral home, families have many options. So why choose Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary? The answer lies in their commitment to exceptional service, compassionate care, and attention to detail. From the moment you walk through their doors, you'll be treated with kindness, respect, and understanding. Their staff will take the time to listen to your needs, answer your questions, and help you create a meaningful tribute to your loved one.

In conclusion, Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary is more than just a funeral home – it's a trusted partner in your time of need. With their rich history, compassionate staff, and commitment to exceptional service, they are uniquely qualified to help you say goodbye with dignity and respect. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an unexpected loss, Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary is here to support you every step of the way.

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 a brief biography. It serves as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with family, friends, and community.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries are important because they provide a way to honor and remember the deceased, while also informing others of their passing. They can also serve as a keepsake for family and friends, and can be used to share stories and memories of the person who has passed.

What information is typically included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, interests, and surviving family members. It may also include a photo, funeral service details, and information about donations or memorial contributions.

Who writes an obituary?

The obituary is usually written by the family of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or obituary writer. In some cases, a friend or colleague may also write an obituary.

How long does it take to write an obituary?

The time it takes to write an obituary can vary depending on the complexity and detail of the notice. On average, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours to write a well-crafted obituary.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, you can write your own obituary. In fact, many people choose to do so as a way to control how they are remembered and to ensure that their life story is told accurately. This is often referred to as a "self-written obituary" or "autobituary."

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the most basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary, on the other hand, is a more detailed notice that provides additional information about the person's life and legacy.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

To submit an obituary to a newspaper, you will typically need to contact the newspaper's obituary department directly. They will provide you with guidelines on what information to include and how to format the notice. You may also be able to submit online through the newspaper's website.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to publish an obituary. These may include online newspapers, funeral home websites, and social media platforms. Online obituaries can be shared easily with friends and family around the world.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the platform and location. Newspaper obituaries typically range from $50 to $500 or more, while online platforms may offer free or low-cost options.

What is the purpose of an obituary photo?

The purpose of an obituary photo is to provide a visual representation of the person who has passed away. It can help readers connect with the person and remember them more clearly.

What kind of photo should I use for an obituary?

A good quality photo that clearly shows the person's face is ideal for an obituary. A recent photo is not necessary; many families choose to use a favorite photo from earlier in the person's life.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes, quotes or poems can be a meaningful addition to an obituary. They can provide insight into the person's personality or values, and can be a comforting way to express emotions.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

Sensitive information such as cause of death or personal struggles should be handled with care when writing an obituary. It's essential to be respectful and considerate of the deceased person's privacy and dignity.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, humor can be an appropriate way to celebrate a person's life in an obituary. However, it's essential to ensure that the tone remains respectful and does not offend anyone.

How do I proofread an obituary?

Proofreading an obituary carefully is crucial to ensure accuracy and avoid errors. Read the notice multiple times, checking for spelling mistakes, incorrect dates, and factual errors.

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

In some cases, changes can be made to an obituary after it has been published. However, this may depend on the platform or publication's policies. It's best to check with them directly.

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

The time it takes for an obituary to be published varies depending on the platform or publication. Newspapers typically have deadlines for submission, while online platforms may publish immediately.

Can I reprint an obituary at a later date?

Yes, you can reprint an obituary at a later date. This can be done on anniversaries or special occasions as a way to continue honoring the person who has passed away.

Are there any specific rules or regulations for writing an obituary?

While there are no strict rules for writing an obituary, there are guidelines and conventions that are generally followed. These may vary depending on cultural or religious traditions.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, you can include charitable donations in an obituary as a way to honor the person who has passed away. This can also encourage others to make donations in their memory.

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

Multiple marriages or relationships should be handled sensitively in an obituary. It's essential to prioritize respect for all parties involved and avoid causing unnecessary distress.

Can I include pets in an obituary?

Yes, pets can be included in an obituary as part of the person's family or as a way to acknowledge their importance in their life.

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

Yes, writing an obituary for someone who was young or died suddenly requires special care and sensitivity. It's essential to prioritize respect for their life and legacy while acknowledging the tragedy of their passing.