Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries

Oct 7, 2013

1925 ~ 2013 Clarence Martin Townsend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 7, 2013. He left behind his wife Irene of 62 years, one brother and one sister, 9 children, 53 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. He was born November 28, 1925 in a log cabin in Lovell, Wyoming where he spent his youth. After...

Oct 5, 2013

1925 ~ 2013 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Flora Chesnut, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 5, 2013. The first child of William LaVon and Fern Maxfield Chappell was born on June 20, 1925 in Lyman, Utah. She attended school in Wayne County, graduating from Wayne High School continuing on to business school. She married...

Oct 2, 2013

1934 ~ 2013 After a life filled with love, joy, and many miracles, Leon Warren Woodfield returned to his loving Heavenly Father on October 2, 2013. Leon was born on January 13, 1934 in Ogden, Utah to Ray Weldon and Vera Jane Campbell Woodfield. He had three brothers and one sister: Norman, Keith, Arlo, and Mary Lou. He was raised...

Sep 29, 2013

1947 ~ 2013 Sandra Ann Hynum Sebring of Springville, Utah passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the age of 66, due to complications from heart surgery. She was born on January 3, 1947, in Tucson, Arizona to Benjamin Floyd Hynum, Jr. and Janice Carmen Smith and was the oldest of three children. Sandy graduated from Buena Vista High...

Sep 26, 2013

Lost in New Guinea-1944 Returned Home-2013 Vernal J. Bird 25, was born in Lindon, Utah on October 29, 1918 to Walter F. and Christina Pearsson Ash Bird. He attended schools in Lindon and Pleasant Grove. He served as student body president for PGHS. He moved with his family to Springville where he found work in construction. In 1941 he enlisted...

Sep 21, 2013

October 29, 1929 - September 21, 2013 John Sterling Harris, teacher and poet, died at home on the evening of September 21. He was 83. He had lived in his beloved Springville, Utah antique house, for 51 years. His final illness was a brief pneumonia complicated by many chronic medical problems. He was the second child of Sterling Richard Harris...

Sep 21, 2013

December 1, 1956 ~ September 17, 2013 Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 23, 2913 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 355 East Center, Springville, UT. Friends may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E 200 S, Springville and Monday one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial...

Sep 20, 2013

1928 ~ 2013 Jim Sanders passed away in Mapleton UT, September 20, 2013 from cancer. He was born on Aug 31, 1928 in Thornberg, Perry, Arkansas. His father was Aurther Allen Sanders and his mother was Susie Weaver. Jim married Joie Belle Johns on June 29, 1950 in Stockton CA. He joined the Air Force and served 20 years. His...

Sep 18, 2013

1930~2013 Wayne J. Taylor, age 83 was reunited with his loving wife Janet on September 18, 2013. Wayne was born August 3, 1930, in Salem to John Franklin Taylor and Effie Mae Hanks, the last of seven children. Wayne met and later married the love of his life, Janet Norton in the Salt Lake Temple September 14, 1949. He worked...

Sep 15, 2013

1927 ~ 2013 Betty Lavonne Brown Green, 86, of Springville, Utah passed away peacefully, to be with her eternal sweetheart, Lavell, on September 15, 2013. Betty was born on July 1, 1927, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Webb King Brown and Iris Idell Bresslin. She was the second of eight children and enjoyed a happy childhood with her...

Sep 10, 2013

1935~2013 Eldon Wayne Reed, 78, of Torrey, UT, died peacefully on September 10, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born on January 12, 1935 in Donna, TX to Sterling and Iva Reed. He married Erika Schuettler on May 9, 1964. Eldon was a retired plant manager for Utah Power and Light. Eldon was an avid woodworker, boater and pilot. He enjoyed...

Sep 7, 2013

1924 ~ 2013 Dorothy Weight Stewart, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully on September 7 th , 2013. Dorothy was born in Springville, Utah on December 28, 1924 to Ernest G. Weight and Belva Diamond and was a lifetime resident of Springville. She graduated from Springville High School in 1943. In 1944 she married Alan Ray Stewart. They...

Sep 5, 2013

1927 ~ 2013 Itha May Blatter Johnson, 85 of Nyssa, Oregon, passed away at her home in Nyssa Gardens assisted living on September 5, 2013. She was born October 25th, 1927 in Ammon, Idaho to Gottleib Blatter and Dora May Hiatt Blatter. She grew up in Chinook, Montana and graduated from high school there. On June 13, 1945, she married...

Sep 2, 2013

1922-2013 Helen Tipton Bringhurst passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 in Provo, Utah. She lived a long, productive life. She grew up and lived most of her life in Springville. She worked at Anderson's Home Furnishings and McVoy's Women's Clothing in Springville. She moved to St. George in 1986 with her husband, Robert. Her family was her life. She was...

Sep 1, 2013

1938 ~ 2013 Bonnie B. (Robertson) Giles, age 75, of Springville, Utah passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013. She was born to William L. and Beulah B. Robertson on March 24, 1938 in Springville. She was raised in Springville, Mapleton and Payson. Her parents preceded her in death, along with her brother Billy Robertson and is survived by her...

Aug 31, 2013

1969-2013

Gone much too soon

The world lost a valiant brother and a family said farewell for a while to a cherished example on August 31, 2013 as Orbil Solorzano took his final mortal breath and went to meet his Maker and his family, especially his...

Aug 15, 2013

1923 ~ 2013 Renee Averett Snyder, age 89 of Mapleton, died peacefully at home Thursday, August 15, 2013. She was born September 25, 1923 in Springville, UT to Ruphas and Frankie Averett. She married Robert Augustus Snyder March 28, 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She is survived by five sons and two daughters: Russell Snyder of Pleasant Grove,...

Aug 14, 2013

1934~2013 Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Joyce Ranae Bjarnson Simpson passed from this life into the waiting arms of her husband and many family members, on August 14, 2013 at her home in Springville. Born March 27, 1934 in Springville, the youngest child of Ray and Flora Bjarnson. She received her education in Springville, where she formed many friendships...

Aug 13, 2013

1931 ~ 2013 Lucille Barker Johnson passed away August 13, 2013 surrounded by her family. Lucille was born April 28, 1931 in Hobblecreek Canyon, Springville, Utah to Jesse Ray & Eva Jane Gavin Barker. She married Joseph D. (Bud) Johnson on January 22, 1951 in the Manti Temple. She attended schools in Springville and was an active member of the...

Aug 13, 2013

1972 ~ 2013 Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and uncle David Carl Nielsen, 41, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2013 in Provo. He was born on May 4, 1972 to the Ruth Hardy Nielsen and the late Carl Nielsen. He grew up in Provo and attended Dixon Middle School and Provo High School. He was a faithful member...