Obituaries
Orem, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Orem & UT County area
Velna Jean Messick Echols
Apr 6, 2026
Velna Jean Messick Echols, lovingly known as Grandma Echols by many relatives and friends, passed away peacefully at home in Payson, Utah, on April 6, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1936, in Price, Utah, to Eldon Messick and Inez Messick.
Jean was raised in Utah as the eldest of seven children and grew up helping care for her six...
LaVinia Argyle Robins
Mar 27, 2026
LaVinia Argyle Robins, 90, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 28, 1935, the daughter of Leland Mann and Columbia Loveland Argyle.
She grew up in West Bountiful, Utah. As a child, she worked on the farm and rode horses with her father. She learned...
Janet Michaelle Hatt Raymond
Apr 6, 2026
Janet Michaelle Hatt Raymond, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning on the birthday of our Savior, April 6, 2026, at about 1:15 am. She was reunited with her Heavenly and her Earthly parents, Vail and Betsy Hatt, who preceded her in death. A son, Trevor Joshua, also preceded her...
Dex William Moesser
Apr 1, 2026
Dex William Moesser, 93, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1932, in Etna, Wyoming, to Franklin William Moesser and Mae Eliza Wolfley. He married Emma Jean Lyon on March 10, 1960, in the Salt Lake City Temple. He is now joyfully reunited with Emma, their son Mark, and many...
Lu Wallace
Apr 5, 2026
Lu Wallace, age 93, of Orem, Utah, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 155 West 1600 South, Orem, Utah, with a viewing held that morning at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be...
Troy Jacob Kump
Feb 18, 2026
Troy Jacob Kump
Troy was born July 9, 1977, in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Mountain View High School in Orem, Utah, and then attended Rick’s College in Rexburg, Idaho.
Troy passed away on February 18, 2026, in Hong Kong, doing what he loved most: exploring the world. A man of boundless energy and spirit, Troy was defined by his love for...
Michael Davis Tooke
Mar 30, 2026
April 15, 1963 – March 30, 2026
Michael Davis Tooke, age 62, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a deep legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, William Tooke and Shirley Ann Davis Tooke; his sister, Suzanne Lewis; and his nephew, Will Lewis.
He is survived by his daughter, Kamille Tooke; his granddaughter, Willow “Gracie”; his...
Zona McDonald Dayton
Mar 30, 2026
Zona McDonald Dayton left her earthly life on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Zona was born on March 8, 1937, to Clifford McDonald and Lucy Delores Casper in Phoenix, Arizona. Her father, suffering from arthritis, took his family to Arizona for the winter. She was born in a friend's home who suggested she be named Zona. They returned...
Forest Edward Wampler, Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Forest Edward Wampler Jr., 91, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Savannah, Missouri, to Forest Edward Wampler Sr. and Ethel Marie Wells.
Forest grew up during the Great Depression in a family of seven. He was the middle child among his four siblings: Betty,...
Patrena Gale Overton
Mar 27, 2026
Patrena Gale Overton (age 82) passed from this life on 27 March 2026. She rallied through several health challenges and hospitalizations but eventually needed long-term care. Despite years of devoted family attention and medical assistance, her weakened endurance gave way to RSV.
Patrena was born in Provo, Utah 8 April 1943 to Arvil Stubbs Gale and Norma Turpin Gale and was...
Larry Martin Sheriff
Mar 24, 2026
Larry Martin Sheriff, age 87, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in Orem.
Larry was born on September 4, 1938, in Lynndyl, Utah, to Martin Sheriff and Effie Roper Sheriff. He spent his early years in Lynndyl until the age of 10, when his family moved to Provo, Utah. He graduated from Orem High School in 1957.
While...
Blair Herbert Harrison
Mar 22, 2026
Blair Herbert Harrison, 95, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, and was reunited with his beloved wife Barbara, his sweetheart of over 74 years.
Blair was born May 8, 1930, in Cache Valley, Utah, to Herbert Blair Harrison and Alta Leona Kemp Harrison. He was the second of 5 children. Blair fondly remembered spending childhood days lying in the shade...
Bonnie Brimhall Kofford
Mar 21, 2026
Bonnie Brimhall Kofford, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family, at age 81 on March 21, 2026, following a valiant and courageous two-month battle with ovarian cancer. Bonnie leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and devotion that will be forever cherished by all who knew her.
Born...
Bruce David Parker
Mar 19, 2026
Bruce David Parker passed away on March 19, 2026, after a long battle with many health issues. He was born January 26, 1959, in Logan, Utah, to Dave & Wyoma Parker. He married the love of his life, his eternal companion, Janalee Holt, on December 21, 1982, in the Provo, Utah, Temple. They have two daughters: Heather and Krystyl Parker.
He...
Norma "Yvonne" Murray Glenn
Mar 18, 2026
Norma “Yvonne” Murray Glenn, 83, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Riverton, Utah, where she had been living with her daughter.
Yvonne was born in Clifton, Idaho, to Owen Darly Murray and Norma Peterson Monson Murray. She grew up in southeastern Idaho, including Clifton, Nampa, and Meridian, where she developed a strong work ethic and a lifelong love of...
Clarine Elizabeth Kiehl Downs
Mar 12, 2026
Clarine Kiehl Downs, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in her Orem home, surrounded by her five loving daughters. Clarine was born on October 30, 1929, to August Otto Kiehl and Adeline Tieman Kiehl in Malta Bend, Missouri.
Clarine grew up on the family-owned farm in Malta Bend. Though her father passed away when she was only 6...
Bryan Young Weight
Mar 11, 2026
Bryan Young Weight was born on September 6th, 1953, in Huntington Park, California, to Robert Hogan and Charlotte Young Weight. He was a true Southern California child, and his favorite activities were surfing, swimming, and water polo. He loved nothing more than spending a day at the beach with his brother, Willis, and friends.
Throughout his life, Bryan was a dedicated...
Norman "Dale" Wright
Feb 26, 2026
Norman Dale Wright was born on April 17th, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, to SL and Marie Wright. He died February 26, 2026, leaving his earthly family to join his wife, Virginia, son Christopher, his parents, and sister Jean.
Dale grew up in Murray, Utah. He began oil painting in High School and was the Art Editor for the 1956 Murray...
Connie Rae Stubbs Malone
Feb 23, 2026
Connie Rae Stubbs Malone, age 74, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. Connie was born on May 12, 1951, in Provo, Utah, to Clifton Dean and Jessie Cooper Stubbs. She was the oldest of three children. She married William Curtis Malone on December 14, 1979, in the Provo Temple. They had four children....
Frances Eleanor Peterson Hatch
Feb 22, 2026
Frances Peterson Hatch
Frances Eleanor Peterson Hatch passed away peacefully in her home on February 22, 2026. Frances was born March 26, 1934, in Provo, Utah, to Dale and Elinor Peterson. She grew up in Provo, attending Maeser Elementary, Farrer Junior High, and Provo High School. Frances showed a love for music at a young age, learning to play the piano...
