Obituaries
Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Springville, Mapleton & UT County
Olive Pauline (Morris) Carter
Jan 8, 2018
O. Pauline Morris Carter, was born August 29, 1919 in Seneca, Nebraska the youngest of 7 children born to Louis and Olive Morris. She passed peacefully in her sleep, at the age 98, on January 8, 2018.
She is survived by her daughter Lynnette (Ferrell) of Layton, UT. Stephanie (Carter-Nielsen) of Centerville, and son-in-law Joe (Oberlander) of...

Dean Dobkins Durall
Jan 7, 2018
Dean Dobkins Durall, age 94 born in November 30, 1923 in Welch, Oklahoma to Ruby Isabel Morris and Hugh Allan Durall, died January 7, 2018. He married Nina Agnus Davis who preceded him in death. Together they had one son, Roger Allan Durall. He married Donna May McQuillen and later divorced. They had one son, John Patrick Durall, deceased...
Sharon (Bird) Evans
Jan 6, 2018
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Sharon Bird Evans, passed away Saturday January 6, 2018, after an extended battle with Heart and Lung disease. Sharon was born October 13, 1946. She grew up in Springville living with her mother, Marion Bird, her Grandparents, Lucille and Dewey Bird, and her Uncle Marvin Bird (more like a big brother). Life...
Karen Evalyn Lee
Jan 4, 2018
Karen Evalyn Lee, aged 64 of Springville, Utah passed away January 4, 2018. She was born to Ronald and Ann Parker Lee, March 14, 1952 in Lynwood, California. Karen was a compassionate person, and was always willing to give whatever she could to whomever she could. She loved with all of her heart, which sometimes returned much heartache. Karen also...
Kurt Ray Crandall
Jan 3, 2018
Our fun loving son Kurt Ray Crandall age 51 of Springville, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from complications of severe infections leaving our hearts very saddened. Kurt was born to Ray and Valora Stout Crandall of Springville UT on October 11,1966.
Although he and his brother at age 7 and 10 were severally burned it...
Clark Dennis Palfreyman
Jan 3, 2018
"He who builds no castles in the air builds no castles anywhere." Clark Dennis Palfreyman was a builder. He built homes and commercial buildings, but also built dreams, friendships, and built up everyone he met. After a life of building, Clark passed away peacefully in his home on January 3, 2018 from complications related to being struck by a car...
RuthAnn (Taylor) Hofheins
Dec 29, 2017
RuthAnn Taylor Hofheins age 57 passed away peacefully on Friday December 29 2017 at her home in Springville Utah. She was born July 13 1960 in Chicago IL. Her Aunt Ruth and Uncle George adopted her when she was 10 months old. They came to Chicago and took her back to Tucson AZ with them. She was a 1979 graduate...
James LeRoy Abbott
Dec 27, 2017
James LeRoy Abbott, age 70 of Springville, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 2379 River Bottom Road in Springville. There will be a viewing held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and...
Christopher Wayne Dubois
Dec 27, 2017
Christopher Wayne Dubois, 38, of Salt Lake City, UT., passed away, December 27, 2017. Funeral Services will be held, Friday, January 5 at 12 p.m. at the Slate Canyon 11th Ward Chapel, 1625 S. Slate Canyon Dr., Provo, UT. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com.
Wayne Allen Hendrix
Dec 26, 2017
Wayne Allen Hendrix, age 43, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2017 at 12 Noon with a viewing from 10:30 to 11:45 prior to the services at the LDS Chapel at 840 South 400 East in Springville.
Lucy Hein Solomon
Dec 24, 2017
Mrs. Lucy Hein Solomon, 91, passed away December 24th in Payson, Utah. Lucy and her twin sister Mary, the youngest of 9 siblings, were born on October 30, 1926 in Laredo, Texas, to Henry Hein Jr. and Luz Almaraz Hein. She leaves behind her daughters Joyce Wiley (Craig), and Janice Ramirez (Tony) and her son-in-law, Mark Masterpool (Susan). She is...
Marsha Geraldine (Lewis) Pedersen
Dec 15, 2017
Marsha G. Pedersen, a devoted mother, friend, grandmother and great grandmother, the daughter of Spencer and Della Lewis, passed away on Friday December 15th 2017 after a battle with cancer. She had been recently surrounded by her extensive family during the Thanksgiving holiday where love and appreciation were expressed and reciprocated. She is preceded in death by her parents and...
Sylvia Ann (Storey) Bennett
Dec 15, 2017
Sylvia Ann Storey Lowe Bennett, age 86, passed away peacefully at home December 15, 2017 with her sweet companion by her side. Sylvia was born April 9, 1931, the youngest child of Frank and Sylvia Storey, joining sister Audrey (Barker) and brother Richard (Loretta). Sylvia grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School. She married...
Miyoko Inoue Settle
Dec 12, 2017
Miyoko passed away peacefully in her own home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born to Shuhei Inoue and Ichi Oba in Ninooka Village (Gotemba City) Japan. She was formally trained in design in dress making. She was known for her kimono making. It was a great love along with her gardening, her children, and traveling the world....
Gillian Mary (Jones) Jones
Dec 7, 2017
Gillian Mary Jones, age 82 of Springville, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 760 North 400 East in Springville. There will be a viewing held at the chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the services.
DeLynn Hansen
Dec 2, 2017
DeLynn Hansen, born October 11,1931, passed away peacefully at his home on December 2, 2017. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and his grandchildren. His hobbies included antique car restoration, woodworking, and he always had a project going on. He wasn't afraid to try anything. DeLynn is survived by...
Ross Lee Steffens
Nov 29, 2017
Ross Lee Steffens, 78 passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Diabetes. Ross was born on April 28,1939 to Walter Lee and Verda Mae Steffens. Ross married the love of his life Lorraine Hatfield on August 12,1970 in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they had 5 children; Scott, Michelle, Camille, Christian and Suzanne.
Ross...
Leo Lydell Vance
Nov 28, 2017
Leo Lydell Vance passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on November 28, 2017. He was 89 years old.
Leo was born July 12, 1928, to Leo and Marguerite Wood Davis Vance in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. His father passed away when he was only 10. As he felt the need to provide for...
Robert Craig Costello
Nov 26, 2017
Robert "Craig" Costello born June 25, 1940 to Sarah Merl and Robert "Red" Costello, passed away November 26th, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and 7 children. Husband to Debbie for 47.5 years. Big brother to Michael and Patrick. Pop to Adrianna, Caleen, Matt, Luke, Molly, Maren and Elise. Also called Pop by 19 grandkids. Veteran of the...
Andrew Hildreth (Jr.) Gilland
Nov 25, 2017
Loved by all, Andrew Hildreth Gilland Jr. was born March 11, 1924 in Houston, Texas and died peacefully in the early morning hours November 25, 2017 near his home in Springville, Utah. He was 93 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jo (Dullnig) Gilland, his sister Dorothy Runnels, 4 children, Gina Davis (Dennis), Jim...