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Lynn Lafe Jepsen

Lynn Lafe Jepsen

Aug 12, 2023

 

Lynn Lafe Jepsen 72, passed away peacefully at home August 12th.  He had suffered for many years with poor health.  We know he had a joyous reunion with many family members and friends waiting for him on the other side.

Lynn was born July 9, 1951 in Preston, Idaho to Lafe Junior Jepsen and Rayma Long.  He attended school...

Nicole Ann Georgi Shrives

Nicole Ann Georgi Shrives

Aug 10, 2023

 

Nicole Ann Georgi Shrives was born on May 27, 1985, in Heber City, Utah, and was tragically taken away on August 10, 2023, doing what she loved most- being outside.  On that day, she was in an accident while out enjoying a ride in the RZR which was just about her favorite thing to do. 

Nicole loved the...

Nola Smart Garner

Nola Smart Garner

Aug 8, 2023

 

Nola Smart Garner, 84, passed away August 8, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  Nola was born August 20, 1938 to LaVern Mae Brown and Cecil Harold Smart in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nola was raised in East Mill Creek, Utah where her family owned a dairy farm. She attended Sherman Elementary, Olympus Junior, and Olympus Senior High....

Carol Ann Fodor Bruce

Carol Ann Fodor Bruce

Aug 6, 2023

 

 

Carol Ann Bruce, 81, passed away on August 6th, 2023, peacefully at her home in Richmond Utah of natural causes.

 

Carol was born on August 11th, 1941, in Long Beach, California the daughter of Joseph and Eva Fodor.

 

Carol married Richard Bruce on September 11th, 1965, in LA Habra, California. Their marriage was later solemnized in...

Ian William Hobbs

Ian William Hobbs

Aug 1, 2023

Ian William Hobbs, age 23, passed away on August 1, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. He was born on November 11, 1999, in Des Moines, Iowa, to his loving parents Troy and Jennifer Hobbs.

 

Ian graduated from Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN and pursued his education at the University of Kansas. He had a passion for sports, particularly basketball,...

Zelma Kunz Woodward

Zelma Kunz Woodward

Jul 25, 2023

 

Zelma Kunz Woodward, 97, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, in Farmington, Utah.  Her rich legacy of genuine love, selfless service and devotion to her family and to the gospel of Jesus Christ will forever bless and influence the lives of those who have known and loved her.

 

Zelma was born...

Shirlene P. Wilson

Shirlene P. Wilson

Jul 23, 2023

 

Shirlene P. Wilson, 80, passed away July 23, 2023 at Carriage Cove in Rexburg, Idaho from complications of Multiple Sclerosis.  She was surrounded by her loving family, friends and dedicated caregivers. 

Shirlene was born on January 19, 1943 in Preston, Idaho to J. Leo and June Palmer.  She attended schools in Preston and graduated from Utah State University. ...

Pete Peterson

Pete Peterson

Jul 21, 2023

 

Peter Lloyd Peterson, 73, quietly passed away July 21, 2023, at his home in Riverdale, Idaho.  He was born October 23, 1949, in Riverdale, Idaho to Maxine Forsgren Hendricks and Evan Peterson.  He attended school in Preston, Idaho.  He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s Degree.  He became a licensed Surveyor and started his own company called...

Susan C. Dunkley

Susan C. Dunkley

Jul 20, 2023

 

Susan Cartwright Dunkley, 74 passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on February 19, 1949, in Logan, Utah to Leonard and Barbara Cartwright.

 She grew up in Richmond, Utah and graduated from Sky View High School and later Hollywood Beauty School. She met her husband Larry Dunkley on a blind...

Boyd A Ruud

Boyd A Ruud

Jul 19, 2023

 

 

Boyd A Ruud passed away July 19, 2023, nine days before his 94th birthday, at Birch Creek Assisted Living in Smithfield, Utah.  Boyd was born in Lago, Idaho on July 28, 1929, the oldest of four children.

He graduated from Thatcher High School in 1945. After two years at a trade school, he went on to attend Idaho...

Eric Lynn Larsen

Eric Lynn Larsen

Jul 19, 2023

 

Eric Lynn Larsen of Richmond, Utah passed away from complications due to leukemia at the age of 69 on the evening of July 19th at the LDS Hospital surrounded by his wife and children.  Eric was born in Preston, Idaho on January 25, 1954, to Lynn Junior Larsen and Shirley Cole. He grew up in Fairview, Idaho. He loved...

Arda Fern Keller Smith

Arda Fern Keller Smith

Jul 16, 2023

 

Arda Fern Keller Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023, in her home in Riverdale, Idaho at the age of 99. She was born on October 28, 1923, in Mink Creek, Idaho, the eighth child of Leslie and Clara Keller. Throughout her life, Arda radiated love, compassion, and gratitude that...

Bob Weeks

Bob Weeks

Jul 15, 2023

 

Bob Weeks, 81, of Preston, Idaho, passed away on July 15, 2023 in Preston, Idaho. He was born February 13, 1942 in Lewiston, Utah, the son of Leslie and Dorris Bench Weeks.

 

One of his greatest joys in life was his beloved wife, LuAnn Golightly and his children: Gary (Adele) Weeks, Ted (Tiffany) Weeks, Eddie (Wendy) Weeks, Darla...

John Wesley Palmer

John Wesley Palmer

Jul 13, 2023

 

John Wesley Palmer concluded his earthly mission and returned honorably to his Heavenly Father on July 13, 2023.  John was born as a fourth child to Elmer and Violetter (Paskins) Palmer in Preston, Idaho on March 29, 1938.  Growing up on the family farm provided him with rich experiences that taught him the value of hard work which was...

Christenca Ann "Tess" Carlson Christensen

Christenca Ann "Tess" Carlson Christensen

Jul 13, 2023

 

Our angel mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend peacefully passed into heaven July 13, 2023 at the age of 92 with family by her side. Christenca Ann (Tess) Carlson Christensen was born March 24, 1931 to Victor August and Eva Leona Hansen Carlson in Richmond, Utah. She was the eighth of 12 children who learned the value of...

Dortha Alene Bowman Godfrey

Dortha Alene Bowman Godfrey

Jul 8, 2023

 

Dortha Alene Bowman Godfrey passed away on July 8, 2023 at her home in Clarkston, Utah. Our beautiful mother and grandmother, Alene, was born on October 28, 1931 in Mapleton, Idaho to Albert Webster and Priscilla Alder Marshall Bowman. She was raised in Cub River, Idaho, the youngest of eleven children. She was taught at a young age the...

Kimberly Ane Dursteler Keller

Kimberly Ane Dursteler Keller

Jul 8, 2023

 

Kimberly Ane Dursteler Keller passed away on July 8th, 2023, of natural causes. Kim was blessed in her last days to be in the care of her daughters and special granddaughter, Kassandra.

 

Kim was born on January 6th, 1953 in Preston, ID to Randell and Vinora Dursteler.  She joined older sister Randa and older brother Wade. Kim had...

Richard Hill Owen

Richard Hill Owen

Jul 4, 2023

 

Richard Hill Owen passed away July 4, 2023, at his home in Preston, Franklin, Idaho at the age of 74. He was born at the family home to Milton Herbert and Marie Hill Owen on March 24, 1949, near Preston, Franklin, Idaho.

Richard learned early on about hard work on the family farm. He attended grades 1-8th in Whitney,...

Elmer Ray Johnson

Elmer Ray Johnson

Jul 4, 2023

 

Elmer Ray Johnson, 94, passed away on July 4, 2023 after a valiant fight with cancer.  He was born on May 8, 1929 in Eden, Idaho at the home of his grandmother Fuller.  His parents were Ephraim and Catherine Johnson.

 

He grew up and attended school in Preston, Idaho where he was active in football, boxing and agriculture....

Julia Ann Tippetts Ward

Julia Ann Tippetts Ward

Jul 3, 2023

 

Julia Ann Tippetts Ward, 76, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on July 3, 2023 after a 30 year battle with breast cancer. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her family at her home in Richmond, Utah. She was born April 17, 1947 to Reed Hill Tippetts and Venna Tarbet Tippetts in Salt...

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