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Paul Austin

Paul Austin

Jul 14, 2025

Dear family and friends,

My husband, Paul, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, due to Parkinson’s disease at 81 years of age. Born Eugene Paul Austin, Jr., in Los Angeles, CA, on August 16, 1943, Paul grew up with a love of music, superheroes, airplanes, and cats. Due to his parents’ divorce, Paul and his beloved sisters, Bonnie and Karen, moved...

Pauline Carver Westergard

Pauline Carver Westergard

Jul 13, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Pauline Carver Westergard, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Ogden, Utah.

She was born on November 15, 1955 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Larry J. and Charlene Hazel Barrett Carver.

Pauline graduated from Weber High School in 1974. She married Delwyn Val Westergard in 1977 in the Ogden LDS...

Nell Robinson

Nell Robinson

Jul 11, 2025

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Nell Robinson, 76, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Brigham City, Utah.

She was born on April 10, 1949 in El Paso, Texas, a daughter of James Norman and Lois Salley Bishop Ray.

Nell married L.C. Strickland on July 7, 1972 in Meridian, Mississippi. He preceded...

Dennis L. Greenlee

Dennis L. Greenlee

Jul 7, 2025

Dennis L. Greenlee, born on December 1, 1954, in Montpelier, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Brigham City, Utah. He graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1973 and went on to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in upstate New York.

Dennis had a diverse career, working diligently at Cache Valley...

Micheal Jay Yoder

Micheal Jay Yoder

Jul 4, 2025

Micheal Jay Yoder, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Perry, Utah. Born on February 17, 1952, in Ogden, Utah, to Beverly and Harvey Yoder.

Micheal proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He carried these values throughout his life.

He is survived by his loving mother, Beverly Yoder; his sons, Justin Yoder and...

Richard Dean Orton

Richard Dean Orton

Jun 26, 2025

Richard Dean Orton, 82, passed away peacefully in Brigham City, Utah on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with his sweetheart by his side. Richard was born in Ogden, Utah on January 12, 1943, to his parents, Raymond and Elaine McArthur Orton. He was raised in Ogden, UT and graduated from Ogden High School in 1961, then attended Dixie College in St....

Michael Kenneth Burbank

Michael Kenneth Burbank

Jun 26, 2025

Michael Kenneth Burbank, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home in Honeyville, Utah.

He was born on June 6, 1944 to Ardis Hunsaker and Marion Kenneth Burbank in Brigham City, Utah at the Cooley Memorial Hospital.

Mike graduated from Box Elder High School in 1962, where he was avid in sports, football, wrestling and track.

Mike worked for...

Kenneth W Witt

Kenneth W Witt

Jun 19, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Kenneth W. Witt passed away peacefully at the age of 83, with his eternal companion Karen by his side on June 19, 2025. We will hold onto the memories we all have with him, and cherish each and every one of them, until we meet again.

Ken was born on March 15, 1942,...

David Brent Aston Sr

David Brent Aston Sr

Jun 18, 2025

David Brent Aston, a beloved husband, father, Uncle, brother, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 71 in Perry, Utah. Born on October 27, 1953, in Provo.

David lived a life full of love, laughter, and faith.

David was a man who wore many hats throughout his life. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and went...

Jefferson Mathis Rush

Jefferson Mathis Rush

Jun 12, 2025

Jefferson Mathis Rush 59 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday June 12th, 2025.Jeff was born to Coy and Barbara Rush on August 23rd, 1965, in Tulare California. He was a very mischievous child so having a huge family he tended to get into a lot of trouble.

He met the love of his life at age 29...

Lola Gene McArthur Rollins

Lola Gene McArthur Rollins

May 27, 2025

Lola Gene McArthur Rollins, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Born in Lovell, Wyoming, on October 2, 1931, she was the cherished daughter of Chloe Hatch Asay and Evan Tippetts McArthur.

Lola Gene met her sweetheart, Thorald Hatch Rollins, when they were in junior high. The two graduated high school together and were married in...

Darlene B Payton

Darlene B Payton

May 27, 2025

DARLENE B PAYTON

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Darlene B. Payton, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Mission at Maple Springs in Brigham City, Utah.

She was born on November 19, 1947 in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of Harold Alfred and Gene Hess Bouck.

Darlene graduated from Box Elder High School.

She married Jack David Payton,...

Wayne R. Johnson Jr.

Wayne R. Johnson Jr.

May 22, 2025

Wayne R. Johnson Jr, 55, of Brigham City, Utah, passed away unexpectedly after heart surgery at Ogden Regional Hospital.

Wayne R. Johnson JR. was born July 30, 1969 in Ogden, Utah, to Wayne R. Johnson SR. and Janice L. Calton Johnson. He spent his childhood living in Layton, Utah, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Chubbock Idaho, Olney Illionis, and West Jordan, Utah. He graduated...

Linda Jane Kay

Linda Jane Kay

May 20, 2025

Linda Jane Kay

Our loving Ma, sister, aunt and friend, Linda Jane Slaugh Kay, 81, passed away

suddenly on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Ogden Regional Hospital.

Linda was born on November 14, 1943 in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of George

Gerald Slaugh and Doris May Rohwer. She graduated from Box Elder High School in

1976.

She married her sweetheart Arlin John Kay on March...

Jerry Cook

Jerry Cook

May 20, 2025

Jerry Cook December 9, 1952 – May 20, 2025

On May 20, 2025, our strong and loving father was reunited with the love of his life, our mother, Shannon. Jerry Cook was born in Ogden on December 9, 1952, to Francis Grant and Carol Lynn Cook. Jerry grew up in Willard, Utah, with his siblings: Judy Chlarson, Janice Richardson, and Andy...

Rocky Kent Nielsen

Rocky Kent Nielsen

May 17, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Rocky Kent Nielsen, 71, of Brigham City, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2025, at Ogden Regional Hospital.

Rocky was born on February 22, 1954, in Nampa, Idaho, to Harold and Laraine Nielsen. He spent his childhood in Rexburg, Idaho, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep love for family...

Clyde Waddoups Nelson

Clyde Waddoups Nelson

May 14, 2025

CLYDE WADDOUPS NELSON

APRIL 20, 1952 ~ May 14, 2025

Clyde Nelson quietly passed away at home with Ellen by his side holding his hand.

He served a mission to the beautiful land of New Zealand where he touched many lives. After returning Clyde married Ellen, the love of his life in the Logan Temple on July 19, 1974.

They continued their life together...

Merle Mortensen Vaughan Allen

Merle Mortensen Vaughan Allen

May 10, 2025

Merle Mortensen Vaughan Allen

Our loving mother, aunt, great aunt, Merle Mortensen Vaughan Allen, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Brigham City, Utah.

She was born on February 13, 1934, in Brigham City, the only child of Hyrum and Violet Smith Mortensen.

Merle graduated from Box Elder High School in 1952.

She married her first husband, William Knowlton Vaughan on March...

Charles R. Berchtold

Charles R. Berchtold

May 5, 2025

Charles R. (Chuck/Charlie) Berchtold, 79, passed away at his home on May 5, 2025 after a battle with COPD. He was born to Earl E. and Violet Redlings Berchtold in Brigham City, UT at the Cooley Memorial Hospital. He was raised on the family farm/ranch south of Tremonton, UT, on the Iowa String. Chuck attended Bear River High School and...

William Kenneth Whitten

William Kenneth Whitten

May 4, 2025

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, William Kenneth Whitten, passed away on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on June 16, 1942, in Oakland, California, a son of William Herbert and Aline Huber Whitten. When Bill was at the age of three his father passed away. His mother married Clinton Matt which...

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