Obituaries
Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Springville, Mapleton & UT County
James Ashel Thorn
Aug 4, 2011
James Ashel Thorn, 79, died of colon cancer on August 4, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. From the time he was young to the time of his death, Jim had an abundance of friends who now mourn his passing. He was born September 18, 1931 in Springville, Utah to Paul A. and Madge Johnson...
Gloria Palfreyman Murdock
Aug 1, 2011
A valiant spirit was called home on Monday August 1, 2011. Gloria Palfreyman Murdock passed away at UVRMC surrounded by her loving husband and children. Gloria was born to goodly parents, Bert Floyd and Loeen Beardall Palfreyman, on April 1, 1928 in Springville UT. She was raised on the family farm with one brother and two sisters. She had...
Elayne Muhlestein Eastman
Jul 31, 2011
Elayne Muhlestein Eastman 82 of Mapleton, UT passed away from heart problems on Sunday the 31st of July. Elayne was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Provo, UT to Joseph B Muhlestein and Juanita Russell. She was the second of seven children. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Provo, UT in 1947. She married Harman Levi Eastman in 1951....
Blanche Marie Clegg Peay
Jul 24, 2011
Our sweet mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Blanche Marie Clegg Peay age 93 and lifelong resident of Springville, Utah passed away peacefully on July 24, 2011 in her own home surrounded by her children. She married Grant Ferron Peay (deceased) on May 12, 1940. Marie's three children Deanna (Arnie), Robert (Mary Jo) and Debra (Joe) had the privilege of taking...
Todd DeGray Dixon
Jul 23, 2011
Todd DeGray Dixon, 47, of Springville returned to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 in his home from natural causes. The son of Doug & Helen Dixon. Survived by 2 sisters & 1 brother, Karen (Mark) Bjarnson, Michelle (Gabbie) Garcia, Kurt Dixon, 2 sons & 1 Daughter Kory (Camille) Woods, Jessie (Rachel) Dixon, Letitia (CJ) Lawrence and...
Marjory Lynn Groneman
Jul 23, 2011
Marjory Lynn Groneman, 94, born February 23, 1917 in Lovell, Wyoming, passed away July 23, 2011. She was daughter of Ross & Annie Stratton Lynn. When her mother realized her 8 daughters needed husbands, she moved them to Provo where Marjory met and later married her Provo High School sweetheart, Oran LaMar Groneman on September 17, 1937 in the...
Kim Lorraine Brailsford
Jul 22, 2011
Kim Lorraine Brailsford, 54, passed away on July 22, 2011 in Payson, UT. She was born on July 19, 1957 in Provo, UT to Ray Percey and Jean King Harris. She married Leslie H. Brailsford on June 16, 1989 in Provo, UT. Kim enjoyed working with the elderly at the Stonewood Manor in Orem, UT for several years. Some...
Julie Ann McKenzie Fairbanks
Jul 22, 2011
Julie Ann McKenzie Fairbanks passed away at her home in Orem Utah on Friday, July 22, 2011. She was born May 27, 1955 to Earl and Naomi Peirce McKenzie. She grew up in Springville and graduated from Springville High School. After graduation, she attended Brigham Young University. While there, she met Peter N. Fairbanks and they were married in...
Trevyn Clint Farley
Jul 15, 2011
Trevyn Clint Farley, our beloved son, brother and grandson passed away at Primary Children's Hospital on 7/15/2011. He was born in Orem, UT on 06/29/2007 to the parents of Brett Farley and ShaNelle Stevenson. Trevyn just had his 4th birthday and he was not your typical four year old, he had many hobbies such as riding his bike, shooting...
Thomas Martin Howarth
Jul 13, 2011
Thomas Martin Howarth, beloved father and grandfather, passed away after a lingering illness with his son, Scott by his side on July 13, 2011. Tom was born January 12, 1939 in Lehi, UT to Jewell and Opal Cook Howarth. He married Darlene Bosch Pieper on July 8, 1962 in Elko, Nevada. They later divorced. Tom was always surrounded by...
Jenni Drollinger
Jul 12, 2011
Jenni Drollinger, 33, passed away on July 12, 2011. She was born on April 3, 1978, in Ciudad, Juarez, Mexico. She was the daughter of Colleen (Ludlow) and Richard O. Drollinger. As a youth she loved playing soccer and going fishing. She enjoyed playing her flute with the Springville Red Devil Marching Band. She had a special love for...
Nola Johnson Bird Titus
Jul 10, 2011
Nola Johnson Bird Titus our mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away Sunday July 10, 2011. She is a rare and beautiful rose who will be missed dearly. Nola was a compassionate and talented woman. She had a kind heart and touched many lives. She was a creative seamstress who could make anything out of a scrap of fabric,...
Sandi Lynn Caulboy
Jul 8, 2011
Sandi Lynn Caulboy, age 54, passed away on July 8, 2011. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and has lived in Alaska, Montana, Washington, California, and Utah. She was a high school graduated and had a license in massage therapy. She had sensitive feelings for others and was able to sense exactly what others needed through her gentle touch....
Gene Lawrence "Larry" Johnson
Jul 8, 2011
Gene Lawrence (Larry) Johnson was born in Provo, UT to D. LaRell and Yvonne Baker Johnson on January 23, 1945. He graduated from Springville High School in 1963. He served a mission to England from 1965-67. He married Shauna Lucille Cornelius on June 7, 1969 in the LDS Oakland CA Temple. He received a Bachelor of Music Education Degree...
Thomas Gordon Fry
Jul 3, 2011
Thomas Fry passed away at home in his sleep on July 3, 2011. He was born on February 7, 1962 to Gordon Fry and Sandra Konold Ferdig in Lynwood, CA. Thom was a very outgoing and loving man. He loved the great outdoors as he was an avid fisherman and golfer. He loved to go fishing and camping with...
LeNoy D Wilson
Jul 1, 2011
LeNoy D. Wilson, of Fairview, UT passed away July 1, 2011 at his home. He was born July 19, 1930, in Malad, ID to Guy LeRoy and Marguerite Denniss Wilson. He married Joy Hatfield. She passed away April 20, 1986. He then married Helen L. Myrick on Dec. 2, 1990. LeNoy worked for PDM for 42 years. After retirement...
Floyd Anthon Swenson
Jun 25, 2011
Floyd Anthon Swenson passed away peacefully on June 25, 2011. He was born in Spanish Fork, Utah to Elmer and Sylvia Swenson, and spent his younger years working on the family farm. After attending engineering courses at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, Floyd moved to Seattle where he met his best friend and eternal mate. He...
Sylvia Alice Caldwell Sheppard
Jun 23, 2011
Sylvia Alice Caldwell Sheppard, age 91 of Springville, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. She was born October 1, 1919 in Gunnison, Utah to Earl M. and Ila S. Jorgensen Caldwell. She married Rex Sheppard December 8, 1937 in Manti, Utah. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple, May 17, 1963. Sylvia was an active member of the...
B. Craig Hardy
Jun 22, 2011
Craig Hardy 56 Passed away June 22 2011. He was born on July 13 1954 to R. Blaine Hardy and Elizabeth (Beth) M. Hardy. Craig was married April 15 1998 to Ruth Hardy. Craig attended Dixie College out of High School, and graduated from Utah Technical College. He delivered milk, and worked as supervisor of Circulation at the Daily...
Carrie Lavern Sanford Larsen
Jun 22, 2011
Lavern Sanford Larsen, 90, of Springville, passed away on June 22, 2011, of natural causes. She was born in Springville, Utah, on March 8, 1921, to Frank J and Flossie Sanford. She graduated from Springville High School in 1939 and attended Utah State University. She married Max Larsen in the Salt Lake Temple on March 2, 1942. As a...
