All Obituaries

Our beloved mother (mommy), grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn D. Shepherd, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 17, 2018 at the age of 76. Carolyn was born on April 8,1942 in Provo, Utah to James L. Diamond and Ruth Giles Diamond. She grew up in Springville, Utah alongside her brothers, Jim (Florence) and Larry (Mary), and graduated from Springville High School. She married DeRay Shepherd (but later divorced) and had four wonderful children: Michael...

Stanley Edgar Odekirk, age 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018 at the Bennion Veterans Center in Payson, Utah. He was born on December 25, 1932 to Ernest E Odekirk and Gladys A Fitzwater in Duchesne, Utah. Stan attended schools in Duchesne. Upon graduation he served in the US Army special forces from 1951 to 1954. On January 11, 1955 he married Dian McDonald (later divorced). They had three children, Rodney , Laurie, and...

Born Glida Ann Wright, 85, Springville Utah.  Died June 13, 2018. Born Provo Utah February 2 1933. Spouse Gary C Lewis, Spouse proceeded in death Gary Hatch Wright passed away December 28, 1968. He was born in San Diego April 02, 1935 to George S Wright and Marjorie R Hatch. Sealed Salt Lake City Temple.   Glida had a beautiful singing voice. She sang at the Starlight Opera Company and many other venues in San Diego. She was a long time patron of the...

Rulon P. Condie D.D.S. was released from his earthly ministry after a yearlong battle with cancer. He passed away at home. With him were his wife, Marylou, and his family.   Funeral services will be Friday, June 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hobble Creek Stake Center 495 South Canyon Road, Springville, Utah. Friends and Family may call Thursday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville, Utah and Friday from 9:00-10:30 prior to...

Helen Clegg Miner passed away peacefully at her home Sunday evening June 3, 2018. She was born to John Wallace and Mary Ellen Wadley Clegg June 17, 1924. Her birthplace was in the home of her grandparents Daniel and Rozilla Jane Wadley on what is now known as Wadley Farms in Lindon, Utah. She lived in Soldier Summit, Utah until the age of 6 when her family moved to Springville. She attended Springville schools and graduated from Springville High School in 1942. While there, she met her...

Mickie “Mikki” Stewart passed away at the age of 58 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona on June 4, 2018. She was born to Burt and Judy Stewart in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 20, 1959.    Kimmie had a huge heart and was known for always being there to help a friend in need. She was known as “Mama-Bear” to her children and “G-Ma” to her grandchildren who were all very precious to her. She loved being a grandmother and...

Thomas Lynn Keeling at age 45 passed away Tuesday May 29th at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. He was born in Covina California on August 4, 1972 to Diane Ashworth and Thomas R. Keeling. Tom was a fun loving man. An example of this in his early years, was the day his neighbors called the police on him because he was blowing spit balls at them. After high school he met his wife Pamela Rogers through a mutual friend, and they were later married on December 17, 1993 in the...

Shon Prestwich, age 65 of Salem passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery at 1997 South 400 East in Springville.  Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com

Karen Reed Mildenhall, 69, of Springville, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018.  She was born December 19, 1948 in Springville to George Martain Reed and Marilyn Crandall.     Karen was raised in Springville and graduated from Springville High School.  She attended the Utah Technical College after graduation.  She married Ron Mildenhall on December 30, 1970 and they later divorced.  Karen raised her family in West Valley City...

John Parker, 75, passed away on May 18, 2018 at the Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, in Provo, Utah, from a long battle with cancer. John was born to John Ira Parker, Sr. and Josephine Madeline Brenn in Seattle, Washington on January 29, 1943. He had three brothers, Van, Craig, and Mark.      John grew up in Kennewick, Washington attending public schools and graduating from Kennewick High School, the class of 1961. He left for basic training in the...