Obituaries
Orem, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Orem & UT County area
Paul Ballard Wakefield
Nov 27, 2023
Paul Ballard Wakefield slipped through the birth we call death on November 27, 2023, after a strong effort to recover from a broken femur. He was born to Theo L. Wakefield and Elizabeth Bischoff in St Louis, his mother’s hometown, on December 28, 1938. In old pictures, his parents were visibly proud of their first and oldest child of...
Keith Nielsen
Nov 24, 2023
Keith Nielsen (91) passed away on November 24, 2023. Keith was born in Ephraim, Sanpete County, Utah on July 29, 1932. Followed right after by his twin brother Kenneth. His parents were Cyrus Otto Nielsen Sr. and Alta Ella Michaelsen Nielsen.
The family moved to Salt Lake City when Keith was 3 ½ years old. He grew up on...
Douglas Lawrence Merrill
Nov 24, 2023
Douglas Lawrence Merrill, 63, of Orem, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, November 24, 2023, following health complications. Doug was born on March 24, 1960, to Leo Merrill and Marie Ricks Merrill in Albany, New York.
From his earliest years, Doug loved learning tricks of all kinds, mastering juggling, pogo-sticking, unicycling, and bicycle wheelies. He was...
Ronald Dean Johnson
Nov 22, 2023
Today we said goodbye to our Husband, dad Bucky and grandpa. In his last days and hours, he was surrounded by his family. His physical suffering has now ended, and his spirit has returned to heaven to be with his daughter Arlene, and many other extended family members who proceeded him in death.
To family he was known...
Kendrick John Hebert
Nov 20, 2023
Kendrick John Hebert, age 93, passed on November 20th, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Ken was born on February 3rd, 1930, in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the son of Marie and Joseph Hebert.
Ken grew up in the small town of Plymouth, Massachusetts with his two brothers, Russell, and Ronald. It is here where he met the love of his life,...
Colleen Luker
Nov 12, 2023
Collen Luker, age 75 of Orem, Utah, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. Collen was born on February 18, 1948, in Provo, Utah, and is survived by Steven, Teresa and Debbie. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem.
Condolences for the family...
Jack Riley Carter
Nov 4, 2023
Our father, Jack Riley Carter, age 99, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dad was born in Fresno, California on March 31, 1924, to Elwyn Riley and Nellie Mae Carter.
Dad grew up in Exchequer, California. He spent an idyllic childhood roaming the California foothills, fishing in the reservoir and streams, and riding his pony. ...
Angelica Henriquez Rodriguez
Nov 3, 2023
Angélica Henriquez fue una amorosa esposa, madre, abuela y bisabuela. Vivió una vida dedicada a su familia y a su iglesia. Una fiel miembro de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, se bautizó en la Iglesia en su país natal de Colombia. Fue la primera en su familia en aceptar el evangelio y gracias...
Michael Rodney Ford
Nov 1, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Rodney Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, and "our Dude," on November 1st, 2023. Mike passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Mike was born on March 15, 1944, in Provo, Utah, to Donna and Rodney Ford. He was known for his friendly and outgoing nature....
Mote Kiai Mo'unga
Nov 1, 2023
Mote Kiai Mo'unga, age 76, passed away on November 1st, 2023 from terminal pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully in the home of his daughter, Vika Mo'unga, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.
Mote was born August 9th, 1947 in Kolonga, Tonga. He was the first of 12 children born to Mo'unga O'Tonga Aisake and Halamehi Kalolaine Kaufusi Emosi.
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Richard Gene Cowley
Oct 29, 2023
Richard Gene Cowley was called Home to be with his Father in Heaven after a long life of service and devotion. He passed away after a long life well lived and a short illness.
Gene was very much like the miniature collies he spent his life caring for and training. He was loving and lovable, loyal to a fault, hard...
Debbie Lea Anderson
Oct 19, 2023
Our sweet angel, Debbie Lea Graham Peery Anderson passed away peacefully held by her loving family on October 19, 2023, after a long, valiant battle with cancer.
The heavens were opened as she was received with loving arms by her Savior, her first husband Paul, her daughter Jenny, her mom, brother, and many aunts and uncles. We can only imagine...
Melissa Gray
Oct 18, 2023
Melissa Gray (57) passed away October 18, 2023, of a sudden illness. Born on October 13, 1966, to Bruce L. and Leean Mower Gray. She grew up in Orem, Utah and graduated from Orem High in 1984. Melissa worked at Central Bank from 2012 until the time of her death. She worked at Bath & Body Works part-time for...
Beulah Jackson Turner
Oct 14, 2023
On December 18, 1928, Loran & Elizabeth Charlotte (Lottie) Jackson welcomed Beulah to their family in Randolph, Utah. Beulah learned the value of work on their family ranch and enjoyed her horses. She attended Utah State University where she earned a degree in Social Work and made good friends she continued to visit and correspond with throughout her life. She...
Peter Hamilton Barnes
Oct 9, 2023
Peter Hamilton Barnes, 45, of Provo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born November 24, 1977, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He Married Michelle Barnes on May 15, 2017
He was a loving Father and Husband. He loved his children with all his heart. He was writing a book, and various other projects he had been working on....
Emily Ann Spellman
Oct 4, 2023
On October 4, 2023, Emilyann “Hiyi” Spellman, of Provo, Utah, crossed the veil peacefully at Legacy Village Assisted Living with her family at her side. She was 86 years old.
Emilyann was born on May 14, 1937, to Michael Bernadyn and Edith Reynolds in Baltimore, Maryland. Emilyann was the eldest of three children, including her brother Michael “Sonny,” and...
Don Ray Hall
Oct 2, 2023
Don Ray Hall, 86, of Orem, passed away quietly on Monday evening, October 2, 2023. He and his twin brother were born on October 11, 1936, in Ibapah, Utah, to Earl Lenard Hall and Lillian Afton Symonds Hall. Don married Shirley Gerd Leland on September 1, 1968, in Elko, Nevada. Shirley, his third wife, preceded him in death on October 27,...
Timothy Walter Jex
Sep 23, 2023
Timothy Walter Jex, 57, of Provo, Utah, returned home to his loving Father in heaven on September 23rd, due to an unforeseen medical accident. He will be greeted in heaven by his Mother, Susan Jex, and his childhood dog Snoop. Tim was born on April 19th, 1966, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Walter Kirwan Jex and Susan Snedeger Jex.Tim was...
Jason Allen Kessler
Sep 18, 2023
Jason Allen Kessler (age 45) passed away unexpectedly at home on September 18th, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1978, to Randal Allen Kessler and Linda Ann Snyder. A “Marine Corps Brat,” he lived in many locations throughout the U.S. during his early years and ultimately graduated from Provo High School in Utah in 1996. Shortly thereafter, he...
Shirley Mae Yardley Edmonds
Sep 18, 2023
Shirley was born July 19, 1932, in Beaver UT. on the family's kitchen table. She is the youngest daughter of Daniel and Myrtle Stewart Yardley. She had six brothers and one sister. She spent the first part of her life on a cattle ranch until she was old enough to go to school at Belknap Elementary in Beaver. She then...
