Orem, UT Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Judith “Judie” Wilson Sherwood-Bachelder

April 9, 1942 – August 2, 2023

Judie was born April 9th, 1942 to her loving parents, Howard Grigg Wilson and Ardell Humphries. Judie was welcomed into her family by her loving older sister of three years, Shirlynn Wilson Campbell. These two sisters were the best of friends all their lives.

Judie married Arlan Robert...

Aug 1, 2023

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Devin Francis Merrill, loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away in Orem, UT, due to a sudden heart attack at age 56. 

Devin was born the second of six children to Bruce and Beth Merrill, in Castro Valley, CA on August 5, 1966. Devin grew up in Pleasanton, CA and graduated from Amador...

Aug 1, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Norris, 77, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after being surrounded by his loving family. He went to sleep after a wonderful day and did not wake up again. He was born on November 16, 1945, in the Rexburg Maternity Home, to Nephi Wells Norris and Uella Faye Loosli. He married Katherine Treva...

Jul 31, 2023

 

On July 31, 2023, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend ‘Aselika Takuvaka Lolohea passed away at the age of 72 at her home in Orem, Utah.

‘Aselika was born in Haakame, Tongatapu, Tonga, on November 18, 1950, to Sione Vaioleti Takuvaka and Ana Tu’ipulotu. She was number 10 of 11 children. She grew up on the land...

Jul 30, 2023

Ronald West Simpson, 83, of Orem, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born July 1, 1940, in Seattle, Washington, to Charles Jerry Simpson and Venice West Simpson. He married Marja-Liisa (Maisa) Tuominen on August 28, 1965, in the Oakland LDS Temple.

Ron grew up in Palo Alto, California, but spent the bulk of his professional life in...

Jul 29, 2023

Donna Lynn Nelson Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. Because she is the epitome of all that is good in life, her passing has left a void for all who loved her.

Donna was born November 20, 1948 in Brigham City, Utah, to Paul Cazier and Reta Richman Nelson. Her...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Cathleen Marie – “Cathy” Larson, 74, of Orem, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long trial with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leland and Sara Bean and grew up as one of four children in Pocatello, Idaho. From a young age, Cathy loved singing, dancing, skiing,...

Jul 16, 2023

Arwen Jean Jackson was born in Provo, Utah on Friday, July 14th, 2023, at 26 weeks gestation. Arwen fought valiantly for two days in the NICU where doctors and nurses cared for her with the utmost skill and compassion. Serious complications arose and she passed on Sunday, July 16th in the arms of her parents Scott and Aubrey Jackson....

Jul 16, 2023

Gary D. Dayton passed away. peacefully at home on July 16, 2023 with family by his side at the age of 88. He was born May 14, 1935 in Heber City, Utah to Bert G. and Dortha Duke Dayton. He always appreciated being raised in Heber Valley and enjoyed so many good friends there. He loved Mount Timpanogos and...

Jul 14, 2023

Gary Lynn Bell, 66, of Orem, Utah passed away Friday, July 14th, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. Gary was born on July 21st, 1956, to parents Lynn and LaRee Bell as the third of their four children. Gary married the love of his life, Joselia Bell on September 11th, 1999.

Gary grew up with his...

Jul 7, 2023

Gloria Isleta Nichols Despain of Orem Utah passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born November 14, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jeff Wilson Nichols and Minnie May Burks Nichols. Gloria loved being from New Orleans and was proud of her Southern heritage. Gloria’s six siblings include Jeff, Lorraine, Joyce, Bonnie, Clifford,...

Jul 6, 2023

Stacy Vern Johnson was born on December 5th, 1958, to Robert and Arleen Johnson of Provo, Utah. He was the fifth of seven children. His eldest sibling was his favorite sister Tafta, followed by his brothers Robert, Wesley, Kerry, Todd, and Rett. After a long fight and many victories over thyroid cancer, Stacy passed away peacefully at his home on July...

Jul 4, 2023

Marie Averett Bird, 89, of Orem, Utah passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of July 4, 2023. Born May 19, 1934 in Springville, Utah to Elva Harmer and Norris Bert Averett. Married her high school sweetheart, William Parker Bird on January 18, 1954, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

As a child she enjoyed being outside...

Jun 30, 2023

Eugene Henry Metler was born on November 12, 1936, to Everett E. and Elenora Metler in Lakeview, Oregon. The next year, the family moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon where Eugene’s father and his uncles started a lumber business known as Metler Brothers. Gene was educated in the Klamath Falls public schools and graduated from high school in...

Jun 29, 2023

Born August 19, 1956, in Lake Charles, LA, Michael Bradley Jones often said his love of water, seafood, and sweets started in the Cajun state. He loved nothing more than spending time near the water and with his family. After another great trip surrounded by his family at the Texas coast, Mike passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023....

Jun 25, 2023

Maria Elena (Villegas) Escamilla: Born August 24th, 1934, in Mexico, Maria Elena Escamilla was a force to be reckoned with until her passing on Sunday morning, June 25th, 2023, in Orem, Utah. Known for her lively spirit and colorful life, Maria Elena left an indelible mark on all those who crossed her path.

Maria Elena's journey began...

Jun 25, 2023

Nila Jean (Brown) Miller of Orem, Utah passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, surrounded by family.  She was born in Douglas, Arizona on September 6, 1931, but she spent her childhood living in the Mormon Colonies in Northern Mexico.  Even though she moved to the United States during her teenage years, her upbringing in the Colonies had a...

Jun 23, 2023

Gary Curtis Merritt, 86, of Provo, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, after succumbing to symptoms of cancer. He was born October 6, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Aca Nathan Merritt and Edna Beatrice (Cude) Merritt. He married Jackie Barrett on January 8th, 1970, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Gary and Jackie were married for...

Jun 22, 2023

Lydia Christopherson, 78, of American Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 22, 2023, in her daughter's home surrounded by family. She was born April 16, 1945, in Olancho, Honduras, to Antonio Romero Mendoza and Paula Gonzales. She married her first husband, Ralph Greenwood, on December 23, 1968, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.  After being alone for several years...

Jun 18, 2023

Minareta Ivanovna Newell, 82, of Provo, Utah, passed away, Sunday, June 18, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family on this page.