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Collins Crapo Nelson
Jul 23, 2026
Collins Crapo Nelson, 90, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026.
Collins was born August 23, 1935, in Sandy, Utah, to Clarence (Nick) and Alpha Nelson.
He graduated from Jordan High School and served for a short period in the US Army.
Collins married Sharon Beckstead in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, together they raised three handsome boys, and welcomed nine grandchildren and...
Laurence Earl “Larry” Nielsen
Jul 21, 2026
Laurence Earl “Larry” Nielsen passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and dementia, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Larry was born on December 19, 1940, in Nephi, Utah, to Earl Eugene and Margaret Elizabeth “Bessie” Nielsen. He was full of energy, loved animals, and enjoyed a little mischief as a boy.
On December 19,...
Donald Sherdon Woolstenhulme
Jul 24, 2026
I was born September 6, 1947 in the Coalville Hospital to Sherdon and Gwen Woolstenhulme. I lived in Oakley, Utah up until 4th grade. Our family moved to Wanship to be closer to the restaurant they had purchased, which was the Spring Chicken Inn.
I attended school at North Summit from 5th grade to my senior year, where I was active...
Ronald Bruce Burke
Jul 2, 2026
Ronald B. Burke, 81 passed away on July 2nd 2026. He was born on April 9th 1945 in Salt Lake City to his parents Truman & Pearl Burke.
Ron was raised in the Salt Lake area with his eight siblings. Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962 at the age of 17 where he served on the rescue...
David Wayne Perry
Jul 24, 2026
David Wayne Perry passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with diabetes.
David was born on November 12, 1948, to Blanche and Keith Perry and was the 2nd oldest of his siblings. Known affectionately as Dave, he was loved by everyone who knew him. His warm personality, quick...
David Carwin Ostler
Jul 20, 2026
David Carwin Ostler, 65, of Midvale, UT, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 19, 2026. Born on July 20, 1961 to Orvill and Shirley Ostler, David lived a life defined by a love of family, generosity, quiet strength, kindness and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
David grew up in Midvale Utah where he graduated from Jordan Hight School. David...
Wendy Lynne Jensen
Jul 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Wendy Jensen, 61, from West Jordan, UT on July 19, 2026. She was born March 19, 1965, to Terry and Gaylene Hardman in Salt Lake City, UT. She married Troy Jensen on August 26, 1990, at The Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, NV.
She had a kind heart, a warm...
Melvin Richins Brown
Jul 17, 2026
Melvin Richins Brown passed away peacefully on the morning of July 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Mel was born to Leonard and Esther Brown on February 15, 1938 in Henefer, Utah, as the second of five wonderful and hard-working children (Gary, Mel, Glen, Linda, and Marilyn). His parents instilled in him a lifelong commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ,...
Dixie Rasmussen Sperry
Jul 16, 2026
Dixie Rasmussen Sperry passed away on July 16, 2026. She was born April 6, 1945 in Ephraim, Utah to Don Etta Simmons and Paul Rasmussen. She married Mike Aaron Sperry on September 1, 1962 in Nephi, UT. They had two sons. Wade Lawrence Sperry and Jefferey Mike Sperry.
Her husband, both sons, one granddaughter and a sister preceded her in death....
Thomas Joseph Yengich Jr. (“Pa”)
Jul 15, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Thomas Joseph Yengich Jr., lovingly known to so many as “Pa,” on July 15, 2026, at the age of 84.
Thomas was born on April 13, 1942, in Highland Boy, Utah, to Thomas and Viola Yengich. He spent most of his life in the Midvale and South Jordan areas, where he built...
Deanna Alice Brimhall Carlsen
Jul 15, 2026
“When the going gets tough, the Tough gets going”
Deanna Alice Brimhall Carlsen peacefully returned home to her Father in Heaven on July 15, 2026. She was surrounded by her three children and family members spanning five generations during her last day. In her final years, she was surrounded with love and light with her family. Deanna was a fighter and...
Sharron "Kay" Hartwell
Jul 11, 2026
Sharron “Kay” Hartwell passed away peacefully in her home on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. Born on September 11, 1945, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Kay lived a life defined by laughter, love, and unwavering devotion. She spent her years in West Jordan, Utah, building a home that became a sanctuary and a gathering place for generations.
Kay attended...
John William Johnson Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
John William Johnson Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on July 9, 2026. Though he faced health complications later in life, he endured well to the very end, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born at home in Copperton, Utah, on September 2, 1943, to Maxie Lea and John William "Bill" Johnson, he was known by everyone in town...
Mary Michelle Ballow
Jul 9, 2026
Mary Michelle Ballow joined her beloved parents in heaven on July 9th 2026. She was born on May 4th 1972 to Robert Don Ballow and Mary Diane Ballow. She was the only girl with 3 brothers that she adored.
She married Jon Johnson in 1989 and they had one daughter together. She always said that Annie was her pride and joy...
Miranda Gae Kunz Capinpin
Jul 3, 2026
Miranda Gae Kunz Capinpin, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunty, cousin, and friend, passed away on July 3rd, 2026, at the age of 45 in Sandy, Utah.
Miranda was born to Lyle and Sandy Kunz on August 21, 1980. She was a proud 4th-generation Jordan Beetdigger. After high school, she attended Snow College and then moved to Logan and graduated from Utah...
William Arthur Peeler
Jun 30, 2026
On June 30, 2026, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, William Arthur Peeler, left this mortal life as he graduated from his earthly testing and was “promoted from Dev to Prod.” His quick wit, curious mind, and deep love for family will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
William was born on November 16, 1952, in Blackfoot, Idaho,...
Carolyn Crawford Lyon
Jun 29, 2026
Carolyn Crawford Lyon passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to her parents, Verla Berry and Lloyd Crawford. She was married to the late Eric Edman Sturgeon on March 25, 1983, and together they raised three children, Kelly, Alaina and Teresa.
Carolyn was a graduate of South High School in...
Gerald "Jerry" Andus
Jun 28, 2026
Jerry Andus, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Murray, Utah. He was born on February 2, 1937, in Loveland, Colorado, and was raised in Utah, where he attended Murray High School.
At the age of 16, Jerry met the love of his life, Arlene Haun. The two were married on September 16, 1955, and were later sealed...
Donna Jean Peterson Nelson
Jun 24, 2026
Donna Jean Peterson Nelson, collector of useless trinkets, champion of half finished craft projects, and the most generous soul you could ever hope to meet, left this world on June 24th, 2026. Her family is still finding tiny ceramic animals, stray beads, and three different “almost done” blankets tucked around the house like little love notes she forgot to finish.
Born...
Lael (Askew) Ehlers
Jun 23, 2026
Lael (Askew) Ehlers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, graduated mortality on June 23, 2026, while at home surrounded by loved ones. In her final days and hours, many who loved her were able to visit, hold her hand, laugh, cry, and wish her a swift and happy reunion with family members who preceded her.
In this life, Lael...
