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Velda Lavon Hutchinson

Velda Lavon Hutchinson

Apr 9, 2019

Velda LaVon Hutchinson Willard- Velda LaVon Hutchinson, age 84, passed away April 9, 2019 due to complications from a fall. LaVon was born on October 30, 1934 to Velda Lott and Edward Harrison Phillips. She married Vern Marvin Kilbourn in Salt Lake City Utah on January 30, 1953. They later divorced. She then married Earl Hutchinson, June 15, 1980. They...

Douglas Buland

Douglas Buland

Apr 8, 2019

D. Bruce Buland BRIGHAM CITY – Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Douglas Bruce Buland, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 12, 1944 in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Henry C. Jr., and Isabella Dalton Buland. Bruce graduated from Box Elder High School...

Claudean Bradshaw

Claudean Bradshaw

Apr 6, 2019

Brigham City-Our loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, Claudean Catherin Evans, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Willow Glen Care Center. Claudean was born on January 9, 1939 in Los Angeles California to Claude LaVelle Evans and Nellie Catherin Reeves. She was raised in Utah and graduated from Bountiful High School. Claudean met and married the love...

Retta Dillree

Retta Dillree

Apr 5, 2019

MORGAN - Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Retta Ritchie Dillree, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Charleston, Utah, a daughter of Clifford W and Zina May Craner Ritchie. She graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City. Retta married Lewis Roy Dillree...

Retta Dillree

Retta Dillree

Apr 5, 2019

MORGAN - Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Retta Ritchie Dillree, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Charleston, Utah, a daughter of Clifford W and Zina May Craner Ritchie. She graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City. Retta married Lewis Roy Dillree...

Karen Wiese

Karen Wiese

Mar 26, 2019

Karen Marie Jensen Wiese, age 82 of Brigham City passed away on Tuesday March 26th 2019, at Maple Springs Nursing home of causes incident to age. Her sweetheart of 59 years to the day was by her side. Undoubtedly her mother, father and brother in law Floyd were there in a reunion beyond measure to welcome her home. She was...

Gary Hollingsworth

Gary Hollingsworth

Mar 22, 2019

BRIGHAM CITY - Gary H. Hollingsworth died March 22, 2019 in Brigham City, Utah. He was born November 17, 1936, in Preston, Idaho. His parents are Marvin Glen Hollingsworth and Myrtle Hansen. He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart, Nelda Larsen on November 17, 1954 in Brigham City, Utah. He graduated from...

Sheila Haggen

Sheila Haggen

Mar 22, 2019

Sheila Griffiths (Brickey) Haggen Heaven gained a Master Gardener, expert floral designer, seamstress, and teacher on March 22, 2019. Sheila Griffiths was born June 15, 1939, to Frederick Griffiths and Ruth Elizabeth Chadwick in Springville Utah. She would often reminisce about living at 1212 East Center and how much she loved to hike and explore the mountain across from her...

Shirley Chapman

Shirley Chapman

Mar 15, 2019

Shirley Amanda Oldham Chapman Brigham City-Our loving wife, mother, grandma, aunt and friend, Shirley Amanda Oldham Chapman, was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and family on March 15, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1930, to Russell B. Oldham Sr. and Mary Emilie Swensen. Shirley was born in Paradise, Utah. When Shirley was young...

Donald Saunders

Donald Saunders

Mar 14, 2019

Donald M. Saunders Brigham City – Donald Michael Saunders was born on December 14, 1924 in Ogden, Utah to Simon and Martha Clara Michael Saunders (who died from complications related to his birth). He left this mortal probation on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Donald was raised by his half-sister Electa Saunders Wadsworth and her husband, Chet, in Shelley, Idaho and...

Tammy Lynn Nelson

Tammy Lynn Nelson

Mar 11, 2019

Gillies Funeral Chapel, 435.723.5236 Tammy Lynn Reis Nelson Willard- Our loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Tammy Lynn Nelson, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on March 11, 2019. Tammy was born on December 2, 1962 to Walter “Fred” and Sherry Hinrichs Reis. She married Tracy Nelson on November 18, 1978. They have...

Laurie Lopez

Laurie Lopez

Mar 11, 2019

Brigham City- Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Laurie Ann Crozier Lopez, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 11, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1962 to Vernon and Mary Laura Hadley Crozier. Laurie was raised in Brigham City. She attended Box Elder High School. Laurie married Mike Wharton in 1980. To this union was born,...

Marian Lopez

Marian Lopez

Mar 10, 2019

Marian B. Lopez Brigham City- Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Marian Begay Lopez, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2019. She was born on June 10, 1931 to Dorothy Main. Marian married Raymond Lopez in 1949. She enjoyed being part of the senior center. She and Raymond delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed the friendships they made there....

Dale Baron

Dale Baron

Mar 3, 2019

Dale Baron BRIGHAM CITY – Dale Glen Baron passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the age of 93. Dale was born February 6, 1926 to Rulon and Phyllis Baron in Ogden, Utah. Dale grew up in Brigham City graduating from Box Elder High School. He served in the Navy during World War II stationed at Pearl Harbor. Upon his...

Marilee Thornock

Marilee Thornock

Mar 1, 2019

Marilee M. Thornock PERRY - Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Marilee Maurine Christensen Thornock, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Brigham City Community Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on June 24, 1939 in Chehalis, Washington, a daughter of John Cyril and Maurine Fowler Christensen. She graduated...

Vernon Crozier

Vernon Crozier

Feb 28, 2019

Vernon Lee Crozier, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Vern and Donna Jeppson Crozier. Vern attended Bear River High School in Tremonton, Utah. Vern married his sweetheart Mary Laura Hadley on July 22, 1960 in Brigham City, Utah. Their marriage was...

Kelly Benson

Kelly Benson

Feb 26, 2019

Brigham City-Our loving father, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Kelly Warren Benson, passed away on February 26, 2019. He was born on June 20, 1985 to Dixie Sue Stoddard Benson. He was raised by his other mom, Debbie and John Kuglar, (Mr. Debbie). His uncle Thom (Papa) Stoddard was also an important part of his life. Kelly was raised...

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