All Obituaries

Our father, Kang Eun Sup, 강은섭 (姜鈱燮) was born in 1930 in Wonsan, 안변군(安邊郡) area of what is now called North Korea. His life was changed when his uncle (叔叔, 母方の叔父, 외삼촌), traveled from Seoul to my dad’s village and brought dad’s family to South Korea. As a teenager, he found a job at a Japanese leather factory, he learned a skill and Japanese language.  By the time Japanese left in 1945 he was an owner of a home formerly owned by a...

  Adam Hogan Olson, born December 9,1975, passed away at his home in Layton, UT, on May 9, 2020. He was born to Jan and Craig Olson in Provo, UT. While a young boy, the family moved to Smithfield, UT where he was raised. Adam enjoyed playing T-ball and little league baseball with his brother Kirk. In fact he was chosen to be on the All- Star team many times. He especially enjoyed having his dad, Craig, as his coach. In the winter, Adam loved to play in the snow as well as sleigh ride...

John Henry Anderson, 95, of Lehi, Utah passed away May 9, 2020. He was born April 23, 1925 in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Arthur Henry Anderson and Elizabeth Leona Hansen Anderson. He married Rose Elvira Tanner on December 28, 1954, in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple. John Served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force during WWII. He later served with the VFW helping with Veteran’s Funerals. John spent his life working on the family farm with his brother Boyd W. Anderson, but his greatest work was...

Russell Olsen Brown passed away of natural causes at the age of 90 on May 5, 2020, at his home in Lehi, Utah.  The hallmarks of his life were his love for his family, his work ethic, his integrity, his obedient example, and his devotion to God and country.  He was born in Richfield, Utah, on May 14, 1929, to Floyd Heber Brown and Inza Ashby Brown.  He grew up helping with the family farm in Koosharem with his six siblings: Leonal, Marion, Farrell, Harlow, Paul, and...

Mary Colaizzi, 91 of Orem, Utah passed away in her sleep on May 4, 2020 to natural causes.  She was born July 6, 1928 in Ogden, Utah to Domenic and Assuntina Villella Decaria.  She married John Colaizzi on September 4, 1948.  Her husband John preceded her in death on July 24, 1997.  Mary enjoyed, crocheting, needle point, quilt making and other home making activities.  She worked with several companies, mostly in sales for large department stores and running the gift...

Janyce Maxfield Harrison, age 88, passed away May 2, 2020, at home in Provo, Utah, of natural causes incident to age and years of health difficulties. Janyce was born to Richard Elton and Edith Roberts Maxfield on May 18, 1931, in Salt Lake City.  She was one of seven children; her twin sister Joyce survives her.  She grew up in Provo and attended Springville and Provo City schools, graduating from Provo High School.  She then attended Brigham Young University, majoring in...

Gloria Jean Davis Durfey, 72, of Orem, passed away Friday May 1, 2020. She was born June 14, 1947 in Provo Utah to William Nelson Davis and Ruth Ann Wilkinson Davis. She married Thomas Alva Durfey on August 24, 1963 in Orem Utah. Gloria was a homemaker raising four children with a few “extras” that would happily claim her as their “second mother”. She enjoyed crafting and was extremely good at it. She put together all of her children’s wedding flowers plus many...

Keven Clayton Clift, 47, of Heber City, unexpectedly passed away the morning of April 26th, 2020. He was born on June 8th, 1972 in Orange County, California to James Patrick Clift and Sue Mary Doyle. Keven Joined the U.S. Army in 1990. He enjoyed alot of things in life, including fishing, camping and fixing things but his biggest enjoyment was spending time with his 3 sons and his grandchildren. Keven is survived by his 3 sons: Steven J. (Kimberly) of Heber City, Levi A. (Ashlie) of Price...

Willard was born April 7, 1928 to Robert and Lina Moser Gerber, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He passed away in Orem, Utah on April 23, 2020 at the age of 92. He attended schools in Canada and after graduation came to Orem, Utah to live with his sister and her family. After graduating from Brigham Young University in education, he became an art teacher and taught in several different schools. Willard was a perfectionist and whatever project he undertook you always knew it would be done to...

Barbara Geane Millett, of Orem, was born December 23, 1941 to Lela Mason and Louis Paul Beffort. She was later adopted by Oliver Davis. She married LeGrande Millett and had three children: Dawn, Shane, and Chris. She also became a stepmom to Randy, Debbie, and Stacy. Barbara passed away April 22, 2020 from the effects of dementia. At a young age, Barbara was a part of 4H where she won several awards for sewing, both at a local and state level. She enjoyed baking and was famous for her giant...