Local Obituaries for Families in Richfield, Salina, Sevier County and the surrounding areas
Sharon Taylor Anderson
Jun 15, 2021
Venice – Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and neighbor, Sharon Taylor Anderson, age 77, returned home to our Heavenly Father June 15, 2021 at her home on the farm. Sharon was born August 6, 1943 to Vance and Vaneil Morley Taylor. She attended Wayne High School. She married Robert Fay Brinkerhoff. They had two children,...
Beverly Swallow Flora
Jun 14, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Beverly Flora, 90, of Salina, Utah, passed away on June 14, 2021, in Rexburg, Idaho surrounded by her family. Beverly was born June 19, 1930, in Meadow, Utah, the daughter of Donald Dearden Swallow and Sarah May Lister. She graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City. On...
Duane L. Christensen
Jun 13, 2021
Spring City, Utah – Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Duane L. Christensen, age 83, passed away June 13, 2021 in Murray, Utah. He was born January 19, 1938 in Richfield, a son of Reed and Barbara M. Levie Christensen. H grew up in Richfield and played high school baseball and basketball. He graduated from Richfield High School,...
Beth R Shinsel
Jun 13, 2021
Axtell - Beth Rugg Shinsel, wife of Pink Shinsel passed away in their Axtell home surrounded by family on June 13, 2021 Beth was a brave, outgoing, courageous and fun-loving person who lived life to the fullest. She was best known for her optimistic attitude and ability to roll with life’s punches. Nearly 30 years ago, the doctor’s gave...
Robert Levere Gleave
Jun 11, 2021
Lindon - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Robert Levere Gleave, age 78 passed away June 11, 2021 in American Fork, Utah. He was born in Payson, Utah on Feb 5, 1943 to Marcus Earl and Marguerite Nielsen Gleave. He had fond memories of growing up in Payson and loved the family farm on West Mountain. He...
Irene Rose Digiacomo
Jun 10, 2021
Elsinore, Utah – Our loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend to all she ever knew, Irene Rose DiGiacomo, age 64, left this world suddenly on June 10, 2021, peacefully in the comfort of her own home in Elsinore. She was born October 18, 1956 in Summit, Ohio, a daughter of Ugo Anthony and Rosemarie Jean Alexander DiGiacomo. She...
Jason Kade Simpson
Jun 10, 2021
Salina, Utah - Jason Kade Simpson-a beloved brother, son, grandson, nephew, and friend-died on June 10th, 2021 in his home is Salina, Utah after taking his own life. He was living with his mother and little sister at the time. Jason was unemployed at the time of his passing. He was only 28 years old. Jason was born December...
Jerry Turner
Jun 8, 2021
Magna, Utah- Our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor, and friend Jerry Lee Turner, age 51 of Magna passed away unexpectedly June 8, 2021. Jerry was born December 7, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Arlo Turner and Norma Jean Call. Jerry grew up in Salt Lake City and West Bountiful. He graduated from Viewmont High School....
David W. Pratz
Jun 4, 2021
Marysvale - David Wayne Pratz, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on July 3, 1953 to R.W. Pratz and Ila Needham in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but was raised near Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School and later attended Lee...
Linda A. Rackham
Jun 3, 2021
Joseph – Our beloved friend and neighbor, Linda Anne Rackham, age 69, passed away peacefully at home, in the care of her friends, on June 3, 2021. Linda was born on December 11, 1951, to James Patrick and Emma Jean Creighton. She was raised in Washington D.C. and Mechanicsville, Virginia. She enjoyed living with her grandparents including fishing trips...
Don L Okerlund
May 28, 2021
Salina, Utah - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Don L. Okerlund passed away peacefully May 28, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born March 2, 1947, in Salina, to Clyde and Helen Okerlund. Don always had a smile on his face and had a caring way of making everyone around him feel special. He...
Clair L. Lipsey
May 27, 2021
Koosharem, Utah – Our friend and neighbor, Clair L. Lipsey, age 87, passed away quietly on May 27, 2021 in Provo, Utah. Clair was born on November 10, 1933 in Annabella, Utah to Lee and Veoma Anderson Lipsey. He grew up in Koosharem where he attended elementary school there and was one of the first to be baptized in...
Mateland D. Nay
May 26, 2021
Richfield, Utah – Our kind and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Mateland D. Nay, age 91, of Richfield, passed away suddenly on May 26, 2021 in Provo, Utah. He was born January 28, 1930 in Circleville, Utah, a son of William Levi and Mary Venna Sherman Nay. He graduated from Richfield High School, Class of 1948. He...
Roa S. Mason
May 26, 2021
Aurora, Utah - Our sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Roa Dean Shaw Mason passed away at the age of 94, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home in Aurora, Utah. She was born December 27, 1926 in Aurora, a daughter of William Hartley and Mary Jeanette Harding Shaw. Roa spent her happy childhood years climbing trees, wading in the...
Jan Rae Penney
May 24, 2021
Salina, Utah – Our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and neighbor, Jan Rae Penney, age 56, passed away on May 24, 2021 at her home in Salina. Jan was born on February 14, 1965, to Kenneth William Brunson and Marlene Isabell Despain. She was married to Troy Fay Melville who passed away in August 1998. She married...
Candus Darlene Toth
May 14, 2021
Candus Darlene Toth, 45, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the last eight years and former resident of Elsinore, Utah. Candus was born August 22, 1975 in Richfield, Utah; the daughter of Kim James Peterson and Darlene Hansen Peterson. She attended schools in Utah....
Don Gay Van Dyke
May 10, 2021
Lyman, Utah - Don Gay Van Dyke, 83 died May 10, 2021 at his home in Lyman, Utah. He was born January 24, 1938 in Richfield, Utah to Delmar H. and Romania Carrell Van Dyke. He grew up in Lyman. Gay enjoyed family time with his dad, brothers and cousins when he was young. He graduated from Wayne High...
Kenneth Doty
May 7, 2021
Richfield, Utah – Our beloved husband, father, son and brother, Kenneth Paul Doty, age 54, passed away May 7, 2021 at his home Richfield, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born October 8, 1966 in Long Beach, California, a son of Stephen Paul and Carmenlynn Mullenax Doty. He grew up in Long Beach where he enjoyed surfing,...
Leon Chappell
May 7, 2021
Washington / Torrey – Leon Don Chappell, 73, died May 7, 2021 in Washington, Utah. He was born July 13, 1947 in Salina, Utah to Don Austin and Betty Jean Rees Chappell. He was raised in Lyman and farmed with his family there. He helped herd cows and sheep on the Parker Mountain in his youth and raised potatoes....
Stewart Shaver
May 6, 2021
Richfield, Utah - Earl Stewart Shaver graduated with high honors from this life on May 6, 2021 at the age of 74. He spent the last 6 months of his life bravely battling cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Stew was born on April 3, 1947 in Ottawa, Canada. He immigrated to Los Angeles, California with...
