All Obituaries

Quoting Bette Davis, Wendell Erdmann has been heard to say, “Old age ain’t for sissies,” and his wife, Arlene Bellows Erdmann, was definitely not a sissy. Having fought an amazing fight against old age, she has now relinquished her role and left us to continue in her place. She passed quietly in her sleep on July 15, 2018 at the age of eighty-five. She and Wendell had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.   Wendell and Arlene were married on July 1, 1953 in...

We lost a friend on Saturday, July 7, 2018, as Venice Westman slipped peacefully into the next life at the age of 100.    We believe she is rejoicing in the reunion she has so long anticipated with her beloved husband, her parents and grandparents, two of her children, her brother and three sisters, and countless other friends and family on the other side. We love you, Grandma Westman, and smile at the thought of seeing you again.   Venice was born on November 26,...

Barbara Jean Salmon Anderson left this world and rejoined her loving husband and cherished family on July 7th, 2018. She had experienced it all and fought the good fight and was ready to gain her eternal reward.    Barbara was born on September 13th 1929 to Johanna Petersen and Jesse Frank Salmon and was raised in the small town of Centerfield Utah. Barbara and her sisters were raised in the home of their grandparents Christian and Mary Petersen. She was always grateful for the...

David Lee Richmond of Springville Utah, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. David had been a journeyman Ironworker for the local union 27 of Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his associates degree in welding and structural iron work. He retired in 2014. David was born on January 13, 1955 to Marlene Cox Richmond and Jess Meyer Richmond. David is survived by ReNee Richmond wife of 12 years, Marlene Richmond (Mother), Jennifer...

At 4:30 pm on March 20th 1969 the world became a smaller place as Robert and Evaleen Roberts welcomed their son Randall Kerry Roberts.  Kerry was born in Las Vegas Nevada.  Not long afterwards they moved to McGill ​Nevada, ​where Kerry spent his time riding a little mustang horse ​named Yogi, and frequenting the Frosty stand.  The family moved to Huntington Utah when Kerry was 7 years old.  Kerry grew up exploring the desert and mountains where he loved atving...

Christa Maria Jessen Frahm age 85, Springville UT. Passed away Monday June 25, 18. Funeral Services will be held July 6, 18 at 11:00 am at Hobble Creek West Stake Center located at 555 South 600 East in Springville UT.  A viewing will be held Thursday July 5, 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Wheeler Mortuary located at 211 East 200 South Springville and Friday at the church 1 hour prior to the services. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuaries.com.

Calvin Lincoln Sistrunk, 85 of Springville passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018.  Funeral services will be held Monday, July 2, 2018 in the LDS Chapel at 878 West Center Street in Springville.  There will be a viewing held at the chapel from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services.  Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com

Frederick Robert Tasker 84, of Santaquin UT passed away Tuesday June 26, 18.   A graveside service will be held Friday June 29, 18 at 10:00 am at the Santaquin City Cemetery, located at 100 E. 300 S. Santaquin UT.  Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuaries.com.

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 D....

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...