Orem, UT Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Richard "Dick" Danton Grover, 82, of Orem, Utah, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, with his wife Mandy by his side. He was born February 1, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Danton Grover and Kathleen Braddock. He married Amanda Rose Lamp on March 12, 1977, and they were sealed in the Provo Temple.

Dick...

Feb 26, 2018

Robert Boyack Johnson, 90, died in Provo, Utah, on Monday, February 26, 2018, thus reuniting with his wife and parents. He no longer needs to mourn the loss of his wife. He was born on February 3, 1928, in Spanish Fork, Utah, the son of Harold Martin Johnson and Susan Mildred Boyack. He married Arleen Taft on March 26, 1949, in Bicknell,...

Feb 24, 2018

Niles Trammell Elwood, 84, of Orem, Utah—a great and good man whose service to his country, his church, and his family enriched the lives of all those he touched—passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

Niles was born on June 13, 1933, in New York City, New York, to Lena Mae Penrose and...

Feb 24, 2018

Benjamin Carter Horrocks, son of Ben and Staci Horrocks, was delivered from this world to the next at 12:34 p.m. on February 24, 2018, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. After carrying him for just under 35 weeks, it was time for Carter to "return home to that God who gave Him...

Feb 21, 2018

LaMar Jay Jacobsen, 83, of Orem, a caring, selfless, and loveable man, left this earthly life on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born December 23, 1934. He attended school in Orem, Utah. LaMar enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed working as...

Feb 16, 2018

Markus Jeffry Padilla,17, from Orem, Utah, passed away February 4, 2018, in Lehi, Utah. He was born June 14, 2000, in Provo, Utah, to Amber Hyden.

Markus wanted to follow in his brother’s footsteps and join the Navy. He loved the outdoors, hiking, swimming, and cliff driving. He always knew how to make anyone smile and...

Feb 15, 2018

In honor of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and friend.

Calvin Buhler, a former Pocatello, Idaho, physician passed away on February 15, 2018, due to causes incident to age. He was born in Bern, Idaho, on October 11, 1925, to Sophia Rebecca Kunz and David Buhler.

Feb 11, 2018

Chesteen "Jerry" Gerald McArthur passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, in California. Burial will take place in the Orem City Cemetery. Graveside services will take place at a later date.

Feb 10, 2018

Janice Sherlene Wheat, age 62, and long-time resident of Tuscaloosa, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning February 10, 2018 in Provo, Utah.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Beck Wheat and Marilyn Louise Boggs, and by her brother Myron Murray “Ray” Wheat.

She is survived by six siblings, Darrell Wade Wheat (Ellen)...

Feb 5, 2018

Jose Luis Torres, 75, of Payson, Utah, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born October 21, 1942, in Laredo, Mexico.

He served in the United States Navy for three years. He loved hunting, the outdoors, and being surrounded by his family. He retired from Geneva steel after working there...

Feb 5, 2018

William C. Stacey passed away quietly in his home on Monday, February 5, 2018, after a short illness. His life for most of his 98 years was devoted to serving others, teaching the gospel, and bearing witness of the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed by friends, family, and all whose...

Feb 3, 2018

Barbara Jean Breeze Karpowitz 86, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was born September 15, 1931, to Claude and Edna Breeze in Salt Lake City, Utah. Barbara was raised in Salt Lake City and attended South High School where she met her sweetheart Robert "Bob" Karpowitz. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple August 29, 1950.

Feb 1, 2018

Marilyn Tuckett Clarke passed away surrounded by her family February 1, 2018. She was born June 19, 1937, to Eugene Tuckett and Madge Harris Tuckett in Brigham City, Utah. She was her parents’ pride and joy, raised as an only child since her brother, Darrell, died in infancy. She was very close to her cousins, considering them...

Feb 1, 2018

Ronald "Ron" Wilkinson, 79, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, departed from this life on February 1, 2018 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was reunited with his eternal companion Darla who passed on seven years earlier to the very day. They now share another special anniversary.

Ron was born in Grass Valley, California,...

Feb 1, 2018

Russell Earl Stubbs, age 70, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He departed softly, surrounded by loving family in his Orem, Utah, home. He was born in Provo, Utah, on June 21, 1947, to Joseph Fred Stubbs and Elaine LaPriel Bott.

This gentle man is survived by his loving wife Barbara Ned Morgan; his five children: James (Cori),...

Jan 30, 2018

Scot Richard Backus passed January 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He fought valiantly to the end.

Scot was born January 7, 1956, in Provo, Utah, to Dale and Hallie Backus. He was the second child of four.

Scot was an avid...

Jan 30, 2018

Conner David Knight, 16, passed away January 30, 2018, with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018, at The Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary located at 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah, at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held from 9 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will be at...

Jan 29, 2018

Eldon Ray Zeller, age 79, of Orem, Utah, passed away at home Monday, January 29, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born March 2, 1938, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Ludean & William Zeller. He was married to Nina Lee Boren on November 21, 1958, in the LDS Salt Lake temple.

Eldon graduated...

Jan 29, 2018

Our much-loved Mary Gay Hatch, 83, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018, surrounded by her closest friends Elaine Michaelis and Lu Wallace and other loved ones.

Mary Gay was born on April 6, 1934 in Springville, Utah, to William Arthur Hatch and Mary Ellen Ott. She was the...

Jan 29, 2018

At the age of 87, our dear, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Sarah Jane Gee Barton, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at her home with her devoted family at her side.

She was born in Oakley, Idaho, to Earl Gee and Winona Tolman. She was the second of five children. She was married...