Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries

James Gilbert Giles

Nov 6, 2013

1936 ~ 2013 James G. Giles, age 77, of Springville, Utah, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. He was born to James M. and Edna Giles on August 2, 1936 in Springville. He was raised in Springville. His parents preceded him in death, along with his beloved wife Bonnie B. (Robertson) Giles, who passed away in September 2013. Both...

Jerry Lyle Fullmer

Nov 6, 2013

1937~2013 Jerry Lyle Fullmer, 75, was born in Brawley, California, on November 6 th , 1937 to Oscar Carlile (Lyle) and Nannie Bessie Harp Fullmer. He passed away on May 27, 2013 in Provo, UT. He married Theada Richardson, they later divorced. He later married Leina 'ala Ka'ohunani in 1982, she preceded him in death on September 13, 2000 in...

Lois Jean Sorensen Andersen

Nov 5, 2013

1944 ~ 2013 Lois, age 69 of Springville, Utah, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from natural causes. She was born on July 18, 1944 in Provo, Utah to Ralph Mads Sorensen and Zelma Johnson Kesler. She married Bert Charles Andersen on April 19, 1961 in Evanston, Wyoming. The marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple of the Church...

Phyllis Allen Hone Williams

Nov 3, 2013

1919 ~ 2013 Phyllis died peacefully on November 3, 2013 surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born in Teasdale, Utah to Myrtle Porter Allen and Daniel Berry Allen. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother, two husbands, two children and one step child. She leaves behind her youngest sister; three daughters, two sons, and six step...

Duane Carl Hjorth

Oct 29, 2013

1954 ~ 2013 Duane Carl Hjorth, age 59, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born June 28, 1954 in Provo, Utah to Paul Alma and Mamie McAllister Hjorth. Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 840 South 400 East...

Kay Irene Johnson Van Dyke

Oct 27, 2013

1937 ~ 2013

Kay Irene Johnson Van Dyke, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, returned to her Heavenly Father and to a joyous reunion with her father, mother and brother, on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the age of 76, in Springville, Utah, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Kay was born on January 23, 1937,...

Richard Clinton Carter

Oct 27, 2013

1930 ~ 2013 Richard Clinton Carter, age 83, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 27, 2013. He was born January 2, 1930 in Sutherland, Nebraska to William Glen and Nellie Pearl Bassett Carter. Dick married his high school sweetheart, Lou Jene Mountford, on July 22, 1950 in Elko, NV. Dick graduated from Springville High School in...

Cameron Warren Foster

Oct 24, 2013

1990~2013 The golf courses of Heaven have received an angel player. Cameron Warren Foster was called home on October 24, 2013. He was born in Provo, UT on March 21, 1990 to Warren Eugene Foster and Debra Baker Foster. Cameron has always been a great example and loving older brother to his siblings Cory Foster (Lauren), Jessica Perry (Brock), and...

Clarence Martin Townsend

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...

Flora Chappell Chesnut

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...

Leon Warren Woodfield

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...

Sandra Ann Hynum Sebring

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...

2nd Lt. Vernal J. Bird

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...

Terry Earle Miller

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...

John Sterling Harris

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...

James Parvin Sanders

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...

Wayne J. Taylor

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...

Betty Lavonne Brown Green

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...

Eldon Wayne Reed

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...

Dorothy Weight Stewart

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...