Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries

Sep 26, 2015

Charles Gordon Nielson Our loving husband, father, and grandfather Charles Gordon Nielson passed away on September 26, 2015 after a battle with leukemia.  He was born on April 7, 1935 to Ray Sheldon and Shirley Ogden Nielson.  Gordon and his sweetheart Sherel Nelson were married in the Manti Temple on April 14, 1955 and were blessed with seven...

Sep 17, 2015

Gene Henry Dudley, 72, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015.  Gene was born on July 17, 1943 to Elmo and Florence Dudley in Payson, UT, and was raised and spent most of his life in Provo, UT before retiring in Fairview, UT in 2003.  As a young man in his 20s he began work at Geneva Steel, where he...

Sep 16, 2015

Don Owen Simons, 83, passed away September 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born September 4, 1932 to Alden and Fontella White Simons, in Mt. Pleasant, UT. When Don turned 18 he joined the U.S. Army, served for 2 years and fought in the Korean War. Upon his return in 1952 he found and married his...

Sep 15, 2015

Cindy VanAusdal Riche, 51 of Provo, UT, passed away September 15, 2015 at her home.

Cindy was born April 24, 1964 to Colleen Hansen and Keith VanAusdal.

She attended school in Springville where she graduated in 1982. She enjoyed choir and drama and loved to attend the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City. She was a...

Sep 7, 2015

Arthur Packard Condie completed his labors in this life on Labor Day (7 September 2015). He was 80 years old. He was born on 27 November 1934, to Arthur Earl & Jessie Packard Condie. Packard’s life can be characterized by four words: Faith, Family, Fun and Fortitude. Packard had incredible faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Not only did...

Sep 7, 2015

Erlene Schreiber Hodgkinson of Springville, age 81, was born 5 March 1934 in American Fork, Utah to Clyde Adelbert Schreiber and Bertha Olive Okey. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Erlene was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Primary, Relief Society, Young Women's Program and with Single Adults. She...

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....