Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries

Sep 6, 2015

On Sunday, September 6, 2015, a valiant and honorable man passed from this life into the next.  Franklin Ole Nielsen was born at a home on April 16, 1933 in Lehi, Arizona to William Ole and Gwendolyn Tiffany Nielsen.  He spent his early years on the Nielsen Family Ranch in Richville and in St. Johns, Arizona where he attended...

Sep 4, 2015

Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend

Jared was sent from heaven to loving parents, Ernie and Mable Williams on July 10, 1977 in Decatur, Alabama. He spent most of his childhood in Wilmington, Delaware. His family moved to Ephraim, UT in his teens. Jared attended Snow College where he met the love of his life, Taralee Farnsworth, who...

Sep 3, 2015

In loving memory of Louise Yvonne Holguin Louise Yvonne Holguin was born in Waco, Texas to her parents George Washington Sullivan and Mary Louise Sullivan.  She was born on Nov 17, 1949. Louise was a kind, caring, loving mother, sister, and friend. She leaves behind a brother George Sullivan, 4 sisters Carole Grebrig, Mary Fraser, Margaret White, and Betty Faunders.  ...

Aug 29, 2015

Our sweet wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend returned home to our Heavenly Father on Saturday August 29, 2015. She was born September 4, 1929 to Lula and Charles Shepherd. She met the love of her life and eternal companion, Richard E. Frandsen. They were married September 8, 1949. The marriage was later solemnized in Salt Lake City Temple...

Aug 28, 2015

After 35 short years on this earth, Julianne Marie Christensen Brown returned to her father in heaven, during the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2015. As in life, in death, Juli had the opportunity to bless the lives of others as an organ donor. Juli was born January 3, 1980 in Provo, Utah, to Duane D. Christensen and Pamela...

Aug 20, 2015

Mapleton, Utah - Gary Grant Sutherland was born in Redondo Beach, California on March 17, 1970 and passed away in the home of his parents on August 20, 2015 from liver failure. He graduated from Conejo Valley High School. He was an accomplished auto repair mechanic. He was the chief tuner of the family race car. He loved all...

Aug 17, 2015

David Allen W. Lucas passed away August 17, 2015 at his home in Springville Utah due to a long illness. Born December 29, 1944 to Diamond W. and Ethel L. Lucas. After his education in Springville he joined The US navy where he severed honorably till time of his release. Upon his return home he met his wife Renae. They...

Aug 15, 2015

Jeanelle (Jan) Baird Lloyd (84) passed away in her home in Springville, Utah, August 15, 2015 due to complications of a stroke. Jan was born June 18, 1931 in Heber City, Utah to Vernor E. Baird and Mary Agnes (Walker) Baird Huffman. She grew up in Heber City and learned to love the country life. She spent her summers at...

Aug 13, 2015

Obituary for Arlene Snell Whiting Antonino Arlene Snell Whiting Antonino, age 88 passed away on August 13 2015, at her daughter’s home with family members at her side.  Her mind remained sharp and clear to the end. She was born on August 24, 1926 in Springville, Utah to Donna and Braemar Silas Snell.  She was later adopted by Charles Ernest...

Aug 12, 2015

Our beloved mom, nana, sister and friend Connie Sumsion, age 61, passed away due to an aneurysm Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in Springville. She was born April 2, 1954 in Provo a daughter of Elvin Gene "Shavey" and Faun Hutchison Sumsion. She graduated from Springville High, class of 1972. She later attended Utah Valley University. Connie worked in the banking...

Aug 10, 2015

Beloved son, grandson, uncle, brother, nephew, passed away peacefully early Monday morning August 10,2015, he will be missed by all that knew him. Born October 1, 1979 in Cedar City, Utah to Michelle (Thomas) and Robert Porter. Moved to Springville, Utah before he was one. Attended schools in Springville and graduated Springville High School with the class of 1998. He...

Aug 10, 2015

Jose Larkin Delfido Valdez was born in Tapicitos, New Mexico to Joseph and Elvira Abeyta Valdez, he moved to Utah at the age of 5. He graduated from Orem's Lincoln High School in 1955. He also earned an electricians associates degree. On July 3, 1962 he was married to Connie Diamond of Springville, UT. He worked at Heckett Engineering as...

Aug 9, 2015

Lela Kaye Everett Roberts, 81, from Mapleton, UT went to be with our Eternal Father in Heaven on August 9, 2015. She was born in Mapleton on October 7, 1933 to Jesse and Vivian Everett.  She has 3 siblings: Carolyn Fiedorowicz, J.D. and Wynn Everett. She married Kay Lamar Roberts on July 7, 1951; sealed in the Provo Temple Sept....

Aug 6, 2015

Dennis J. Houghton (Mouse), 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Springville surrounded by his loving wife and his children.

Dennis is survived by his wife, the light of his life Gaye Lynne; 6 children: Troy (Bettianne), Danny, Michael, Tiffany (Kenny), Melissa (Jeff) and Jason (Mickie); 36 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren and sister, Louise (Kay Tischner....

Aug 5, 2015

Reagan Ann Rose James returned to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. She was born in Orem, Utah, on April 18, 1985, to C. T. (Ted) Rose and Melissa Ann Stuart Rose. She married Jerimiah Randall James in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 21, 2015. Reagan was raised in Provo/Orem, Utah. She has many close family members and...

Jul 31, 2015

Our irreplaceable presence of goodness and unconditional love has graciously accepted a much deserved promotion.  Words cannot express how much we will miss her perfect example of Christlike love and unwavering faith, the abundant warm memories she left us with will sustain and comfort.

Elaine Anderson Clements was born February 8, 1928.  She was the only daughter...

Jul 29, 2015

Cheryl Cole-Williams, wife of Donald L. Williams and mother of Laurie Lyn Paskett-Bacon, Katherine Joan Persinger (Kit); Jennifer Ruth Thomas and Mary Anne Paskett (Julie Jorgensen) and step-mother to Billy W. Williams (Ruth) and Angie M. Williams passed peacefully in her sleep after battling several months of health issues on July 29, 2015.

Cheryl was born and...

Jul 26, 2015

Ronnie J. Robertson, our dear sweet son, brother, uncle, left us on July 26, 2015.

Ronnie was born in Payson, Utah on August 5, 1968 to loving parents Raymond Dick Robertson & Rosezella Bigelow Robertson. He joined 3 sisters and 2 brothers who instantly fell in love with him. He was the light of our whole family...

Jul 24, 2015

Phyllis Hall Shepherd, age 69, died on 24 July 2015 at Kingman Ariz. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on 10 December, 1945. She was married to Hubert Shepherd in Kingman Arizona. She attended and graduated from the Springville High School and Seminary in 1967. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She...

Jul 24, 2015

Jeff Ferguson, 55 died July 24, 2015 at his home in Provo, Utah.  Jeff was born on June 12, 1960 to Allan and Colleen Ferguson.  He attended Timpview High School where he graduated in 1978.

He worked for Coca-Cola and helped take care of his father’s businesses.  He was a good companion to his mother after his...