Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries

Aug 29, 2019

Christie Ann Anderson Cherrington 84, passed away on August 29, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 24, 1935 in Benjamin, Utah to John Verle and Gem Rose Francis Anderson.  She married Robert Paul Cherrington on July 23, 1954. And was later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple.  He preceded her in death on...

Aug 28, 2019

Donald Glenn Rumsey, 53, of Hooper died suddenly on August 28, 2019, doing what he loved.

Don was born February 22, 1966 in Smyrna, TN to Mary Landrum and William Rumsey.

He was a loving father to his four children Randy (Jessica) Rumsey, Tara Rumsey, Kimberly (Somchai) Dritlein, Braxton Jones and his granddaughter, Nicole. He...

Aug 26, 2019

On Monday, August 26, 2019 late in the afternoon, Margaret (Peg) Grace Hamilton (Smith), our guiding light, the matriarch of our tribe, our magnetic north for our familial moral compass slipped peacefully from the ethereal grasp of our present sphere and transcended to a higher station where she can continue to guide her tribe by being the eternal beacon...

Aug 26, 2019

A piece of our hearts now lives in heaven as our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Robert Johnson Sumsion, returned home on August 26, 2019, at the age of 93.

Robert was born October 24, 1925 in Logan, Utah to Glen W. Sumsion and Clara Johnson.  He was reared in Springville and his roots run deep in...

Aug 22, 2019

Donald Ray Hoppe (Donnie) is finally free from the limitations of his earthly body and we know he ran straight into his dad's arms, clearly stating for the first time, "I love you! I've missed you so much."

Donnie was born on July 9th, 1967 in Glendora, California. Donnie is the fourth child of Dale and Joy...

Aug 17, 2019

Naomi Pane’e, born Naomi Takamoto, in San Antonio, Texas on September 20, 1959 to Masaki and Masako Takamoto, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend. Known for her compassion, kindness and generosity, she was surrounded by loved ones as she passed peacefully on August 17, 2019 at Utah Valley Hospital at the age of 59. Leaving...

Aug 14, 2019

Doyle Dewis Shaw, 72 of Provo, passed away, August 14, 2019 in Payson, Utah.  He was born April 18, 1947 to Dewis Milton Shaw and Janice Dawn Jensen in Boise, Idaho.  Doyle graduated from Weber State College where he ran track and held the 1966 Big Sky Conference Mile record with a time of 4:19.6.

Doyle was...

Aug 13, 2019

David L. Keim also known as Dave, Davie, and Sprocket passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2019. He was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska July 1, 1943 to Dale A. Keim & Lucille E. Keim. He lived in Mapleton, Utah for the past 40 years. He served as a proud Veteran in the US Navy from 1959 to 1963. He served...

Aug 9, 2019

Kent Wheeler, 87, of Mapleton passed away August 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1932 to Walt and Leah Wheeler in Provo, UT. He married AnnaDale Bandley Wheeler April 12, 1952. Kent is survived by his wife AnnaDale and his seven children; Dan (Becky) Wheeler, Dawn (Phil) Dunn, Bobbie (Kim) Dewsnup, Kim (Jeff) Carter, Mickee...

Aug 9, 2019

Idonna Olsen Anderson was born August 20, 1932 in Emery, Utah to Jorgen Olsen and Oleva Keele Olsen. She spent her childhood in the rural farming community of Emery and the coal mining camps of Spring Canyon, Utah. She met and married LaMar Anderson and soon after their marriage, our father was drafted into the military service. Mom followed with...

Aug 7, 2019

Lydia Merline Bentwet Olsen of Springville, Utah passed away August 7th, 2019 at age 88.  Lydia was born and raised in Provo, the daughter of Karl and Edna Bentwet. She was married to Ben L. Olsen at the Salt Lake Temple on April 6th, 1951. Lydia was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving...

Aug 4, 2019

Dorothy Fusae Kihara Chang, 97, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, passed peacefully from this life, Sunday, August 4, 2019, surrounded by family members. She was born on the 17th of June, 1922 to Yokichi and Tokie Aoki Kihara in Mahukona, Hawaii. She attended schools in Kohala and Hilo, Hawaii, graduating from Hilo High in 1940. She married William Ako Chang...

Aug 2, 2019

Nicholas Carroll Gates was born December 11, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, the youngest of three children, to Howard Stiles Gates and Crystelle Clark Gates.  He came home from the hospital to a beautiful vine-covered Tudor-style home in Altadena and spent the rest of his life in that home, until he married Jolyn Christiansen Meyer, after having met and had...

Aug 2, 2019

Jeffery Paxton Cooksey, age 64 of Springville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019.  Services are pending under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary.  To leave condolences, please visit www.wheelermortuaries.com

Jul 30, 2019

Gary Blynn Underwood, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at home on July 30 2019 from brain cancer. Gary was born in Los Angeles CA, August 22 1941 to Vincent Morris Underwood and Dolores Jenkins. He was the oldest of three children. He was fond of telling stories from his childhood, involving himself and his younger...

Jul 15, 2019

With nearly 105 years of dedicated love and service, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend returned to her sweetheart Monday, July 15. Christine, or “Tina” as her sweetheart always called her, was born September 17, 1914 to James Rowan Donaldson and Frances Cora Harris Donaldson in Hachita, New Mexico. She was the second youngest of 10 children. Her...

Jun 27, 2019

Johnny Raymond Pickering, our loving son, brother, grandson and nephew took his life and returned home to his loving Heavenly Father June 27, 2019. Johnny was born May 3, 2006 to Paul & Gina Pickering.  He was the 3rd child of 4.  His surviving siblings are Celeste Pickering (19), Jayden Pickering (14) & Linda Pickering (2). Johnny loved riding motorcycles,...

Jun 27, 2019

Cherished husband and beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Matthew James Sorensen, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2019 in Springville, Utah, from a pulmonary embolism.

Matt was born January 23, 1991 in Orem, Utah to Jared and Jeannie Sorensen, the fifth of nine children.

Matt had a big heart and a grateful...

Jun 21, 2019

Jack Hyde Jones was born in Long Beach, California on February 8, 1931.

He passed away quietly in his home of 54 years in Springville, Utah at the age of 88 on June 21, 2019.

His parents were William Arthur Jones and Bernice Cornelia Hyde. His father passed away suddenly from a heart attack, his...

Jun 19, 2019

R. Lynn Bjarnson passed away at his home in Mapleton on June 19, 2019. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son whose life was distinguished by devotion to duty and by constant care for his family and others. Lynn was born July 23, 1928 to Ingimund and Flora Bjarnson in Springville, Utah, who taught him, along with his...