Orem, UT Obituaries

Sep 4, 2020

Jeannetta Thiriot Peterson died on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. She was born in 1939 to Joseph E. and Ellen M. Thiriot and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where she graduated from Las Vegas High School with the class of 1957.

She graduated from Brigham Young University where she met her...

Sep 3, 2020

On September 3rd, 2020, Andrea Ruth Billings Knopp passed away quietly and peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family and closest friend, Leslie. Andrea is survived by her husband, Benjamin Paul Knopp, their children Zane Fred and Quinn Golden, her mother, EiLeen Broadhead Billings, her siblings, Michael (Laura), Shane (Jaina), Teresa Hobbs (Justin), and Matthew (Jolie), her inlaws Paul...

Sep 2, 2020

Wendy Lyn Tippets, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother unexpectedly passed away on September 2, 2020 at the age of 68. Wendy was born July 8, 1952 in Provo, Utah, she was the 2nd child of Leon & Bonnie Stubbs.

She attended Provo High School and attended Utah State for a semester, where she then transferred to BYU....

Aug 31, 2020

Stephen Paul Schubert, 26, passed away on August 31st, 2020 after his battle with the malicious Kevin the cancerous glioblastoma. His journey down this mortal path has now taken him on to those white shores through the grey curtains of this life.

It all started in Orem Utah on a sunny day. Stephen began his journey on September...

Aug 29, 2020

Kaye Hooley was born April 1st, 1940 in the mining town of Pioche, Nevada to Dale and Margie Evans. She passed away August 29, 2020 at home in Orem, Utah.

Kaye was raised in Orem, UT and was the oldest of six children. Kaye graduated from Orem High School in 1958 and attended both Brigham Young University...

Aug 26, 2020

Richard “Dick” Crowther Long, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 after a full and vibrant life. Richard was born on November 17, 1930 in Provo, Utah to Ernest and Esther (Crowther) Long. He was their last child, following an older sister and brother. Richard had a happy childhood despite growing up during the Great Depression and World...

Aug 20, 2020

Marquitta Campbell Larsen, 85, of Orem, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 after losing a two-year battle with dementia. She was born on December 21, 1934, along with her twin brother Markay, in Austin, Utah, to J. Larvin Campbell and Margaret Eve Pope. The family later moved to Springville, Utah when she was 12. She graduated from Springville High School in...

Aug 19, 2020

Karrie Katherine Clark, of Provo, returned to her Heavenly home to join her Father and Brothers on August 19th, 2020 at the age of 65.

Karrie was born on September 6, 1954 in boise Idaho to Ervin Mason and Kathryn (Mallard) Mason. Her early years were spent mostly in Bountiful Utah. She was even crowned Little Miss...

Aug 17, 2020

Our noble wife, mother, sister, and friend Joyce Mecham Rollins, 77, passed away on August 17, 2020 in South Jordan, Utah.  She was born July 6, 1943 in Heber, Utah to Dee ‘S’ Mecham and Alta Baird the 2nd of four children.

Joyce learned hard work from a young age.  At age 10, Joyce’s mother fell ill. ...

Aug 13, 2020

Don Wayne Pectol (08/14/1949 -- 08/13/2020). Don Wayne Pectol, age 70, of Orem, Utah, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, unexpectedly but peacefully, after a beautiful day on the river in the company of his best friend, on the eve of celebrating his birthday in the arms of his loving family.  He was born on August 14, 1949 in Arcata,...

Aug 8, 2020

Born January 18, 1930 in Ogden, UT to Henry Mortensen and Lila Thompson Jorgensen. Due to her father’s job they moved back and forth from Ogden, Salt Lake and Provo until she was in the fourth grade.

Elsie went to Maeser, Franklin, and Joaquin Elementary, Dixon and Farrer Jr. High and graduated from Provo High in 1948....

Aug 8, 2020

Much loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Janyce Lucelle Taylor (Jan) passed away on August 8, 2020 in Orem, Utah.  She has joyfully reunited with her pre-deceased parents, Harvey and Lucelle Taylor and siblings Harvey Darrel Taylor and Betty Rosenberg.  Survived by her sister Molliemae Hatch.

Born in Pleasant View, Utah on August 19, 1924, she lived...

Aug 8, 2020

Melvin Elwin Gourdin passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 in his home in St George, Utah surrounded and supported by his family and loved ones. He lived a life of service and leadership for his country and his church.

Mel was born on November 4, 1933, in Columbia, Utah to Eli Gourdin and Bessie Elliott Gourdin....

Aug 6, 2020

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Doug Beardall, passed away on August 6, 2020 in St. George, Utah at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.

Doug was born on June 12, 1951 in Provo, Utah to Clyde Lavoy and Billie Irene Beardall. He was the older...

Aug 6, 2020

Sherrie Ann Savage, our dear mother, nana, and friend returned home on August 6, 2020.  Sherrie was born on July 20, 1944, in Ephraim, Utah to Milton James and Bernell Hansen.  She was born in her grandparents’ home in the midst of World War II as her father was serving his country in the Army Air Corp.  Upon her...

Jul 31, 2020

Our beloved sister, aunt and great aunt passed away unexpectedly at home on July 31, 2020. Ann was born on September 11, 1944 in Provo, Utah to N. Floyd Johnson and Anna Gerber Johnson. She lost her sweet mother Anna at the age of 9 years old and was blessed to be raised by her mother Hannah Baker Johnson....

Jul 31, 2020

David (Keffa) Carl Kelander, 52, of Orem UT, unexpectedly passed away the morning of Friday July 31st, 2020. He was born on August 8th, 1967 to Arvid and Rae Kelander of Orem, UT.

David enjoyed the outdoors, four wheeling, hunting, fishing, shooting, and steaks on the grill, but more than anything he loved his dog, Shadow.

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Jul 25, 2020

Our beloved Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Colleen Beardall Binks, age 86, returned to her Heavenly Father on July 25, 2020.

She was born September 02, 1933 in Springville Utah to Owen Harris Beardall and Bernice Warner Beardall.

Colleen was sealed to Duane Ray Binks on January 14, 1953 in the Manti Temple.  Colleen loved her family which consisted of her husband, 3 children, 15 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren.

Colleen was a member of the...

Jul 19, 2020

Dennis Dean Escamilla, beloved son of Maria and the late Sem Escamilla, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Utah Valley Hospital. Dennis was born on January 31, 1969 in Mexico City and was the penultimate of 8 children. Dennis was a kind, loving, and obedient son who was always sensitive to the needs of others. He also functioned...

Jul 19, 2020

Jolet Johnston Bullock, 74, passed away on July 19, 2020 in Orem, Utah after a brief illness. She was born January 16, 1946 in San Diego, California as Sharon Ann Mehner and was later adopted by Dellmer and Marguerite Davis Johnston. On December 25, 1964 she married Dean C. Bullock in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in...