Orem, UT Obituaries

Mar 16, 2018

Donna Mae (Sampson) Jensen Nixon, 83, of Lindon, Utah, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born September 4, 1934 in Glenwood, Utah, to Doyle T. Sampson and Elda Verl Petersen. She married Don Bradley Jensen of Salina, Utah, on June 9, 1954, in the Manti LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1983. She later...

Mar 15, 2018

Garry began his journey on March 16, 1952, in Provo, Utah, a twin born to Ralph O. and Jackie F. Brown. He passed away March 15, 2018, age 65.

He played football for and graduated from Orem High School. He fulfilled a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to California. He graduated...

Mar 10, 2018

Charles Bud White, 86, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Charles was born to Rhonda Stella Skinner and Merlin Burnell "Bud" White on September 28, 1931. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He then married Betty Black. Their son is Buddy Lyn White. He...

Mar 5, 2018

LaVerne Eva Rushton Waite, 85, of Orem, Utah, passed away at home late Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born March 28, 1932, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Stanley Ernest Rushton and Vera Francis Garrod Rushton. She married several times but ultimately found her true love when she married Glade D. Waite in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 22,...

Mar 5, 2018

Janalee Field Kunz passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2018. Jan was known for her amazing smile and contagious laugh. Through her courageous battle with cancer, our Wonder Woman has taught us how to be positive through adversity. Jan was born April 9, 1972, to Wayne K and Nancy Jennings Field...

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

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 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 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

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 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 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

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),...

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

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...