Orem, UT Obituaries

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

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 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 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.

Jun 15, 2023

Robert Ray Easton, 83, of Orem Utah passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2023 surrounded by family.

He was born October 2, 1939, in Beaver Utah, the second son of Robert Ray and Norma Jensen Easton. He married Catherine Madge Pearce on May 24,1962 in the St. George LDS temple. Together they had 7...

Jun 13, 2023

Michael Thomas Jepsen, 57, of Provo, Utah, passed away June 13, 2023. Born January 13, 1966, in Fairfield, California, he was the son of Thomas and D. Anne Jepsen. Best known as “Mic” and “Mickey” to family and friends, he was the third of four children - Laurie, Harold and Suzanne.

Michael had a zest for life...

Jun 6, 2023

John Smith Allen, (Jack), our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left this world peacefully on June 6, 2023.

Jack was born March 4, 1926, in Price, Utah to Louis and Margaret (Smith) Allen. He was the 5th of 6 children. He grew up in Salt Lake City for most of his youth where he...

Jun 3, 2023

Helen Patten Blake, 88, of Orem Utah, returned to her Father in Heaven on June 3, 2023.  She was born Helen Ann Maycock on March 30, 1935 in Provo, Utah to Lorna Bird Booth and Lawrence S. Maycock.  Her parents, grandparents, and Helen‘s own family lived on Main Street in Orem, Utah for many decades, beginning in 1903.

Helen married...

Jun 2, 2023

JoAnn McGinnis Cannon passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2023, after admonishing her loved ones that faith and family matter most and thanking God for holding her in the palm of His hand.   JoAnn was born on June 21, 1939, in Salt Lake City.  She grew up in a bungalow on Lake Street one block east of...

May 30, 2023

Annadee Hair 59 of Provo, Utah passed away Tuesday, May 30th at UVRMC in Provo. She was born June 9th, 1963, to Lenard Dee and Alice K Pace Hair in Provo Utah, the fourth of six children. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.

She was a member of the Provo Elks Lodge, a...

May 28, 2023

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Lance Delos Myers gained his angel wings after successfully completing all the chapters of his earthly journey. He was born in Provo, Utah on November 17, 1966 at 7:04 p.m. to Vaughn and Darlene “Dolly” Rees Myers as the third of four rambunctious boys. In Lance’s early years he was full of creative mischief...

May 27, 2023

Carol Blanche Stokes Hall was born on September 24, 1935, in Brigham City, Utah to Archibald Andrew Stokes and Hazel Blanche Mortenson Stokes. She passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, at the age of 87 after 31/2 years at the Stonehenge Care Center in American Fork, Utah. She grew up in Wellsville, Utah with her parents and 2...

May 19, 2023

Linda S Whittaker, 76 of Orem, passed away 19 May 2023.  She was born 9 January 1947 in Glendale, CA to Arnold Leslie Struhs and June Wessman Struhs.  She married David Jay Whittaker on 10 September 1966 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. She remained an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served...