Local Obituaries for Families in Spanish Fork & Utah County

Jun 17, 2018

On Sunday, June 17, 2018, Ryan Jay Williams passed away suddenly at his home in Springville, Utah due to complications from multiple injuries sustained in a rollover car accident in May. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Rex and Sally, his sister Julie (Jesse) Scott, and his brother Neal. Ryan will also be sadly missed by his grandparents...

Jun 10, 2018

On June 10, 2018 David Keith Thornburg was called home to sing in the choir of angels. Dave was born on January 1, 1967 in Sacramento California, and passed away at the age of 51 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer in Provo, Utah. Dave loved to be outdoors, no matter the activity; if it was fishing,...

Jun 7, 2018

Sally Mae Jensen, 75, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on the morning of Thursday, June 7th, 2018. She was a loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and is survived by her 6 children, 26 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, and her 4 beloved dogs. Sally was born in in Hiawatha, Utah, on January 9th, 1943, daughter of LeNila Timothy...

Jun 7, 2018

On Thursday, June 7, 2018 our little prince charming went to sleep and returned to our Heavenly Father's arms.Isaac was born January 19, 2017 to a large family who loves him. He had numerous health conditions, but through it all he remained happy. Isaac had a sweet disposition and loved to cuddle. He has blessed the lives of all who...

Jun 4, 2018

Lisa Christensen who was born on September 9th, 1963 has returned home to The Great Spirit. She gained her wings on June 4th, 2018. She resided in Nephi, Utah.Lisa was a strong, caring and passionate woman. She loved her family very much and never missed a chance to say that she did. She was an inspiration to many and she...

Jun 3, 2018

Joan Wilcox Western, 78, of Payson, Utah passed away June 3 at the Elk Ridge Assisted Living Facility. Her passing was due to complications from diabetes and renal failure.Joan Wilcox was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska November 19, 1939 to Rex and Cecelia Wilcox. Her father was the first convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the...

Jun 1, 2018

Marlene Mayo passed away June 1,2018 in Elk Ridge, UT. She was born July 5,1936 the third child of Alfred Earl Ainge and Dot Norton. She grew up and lived in Spanish Fork most of her life. In Dec of 1953 she married Orson Ray Stilson and they had four children. They were later divorced. Marlene enjoyed sewing and archery...

May 24, 2018

Fleda Ruth Smith, our wonderful mother, passed away May 24, 2018. Fleda was born Dec. 16, 1928 in Abbeville, SC to Samuel David Smith and Roberta Edith Steele Smith, the fifth of nine children. She was blessed with loving parents and a happy home life. Their material circumstances were not abundant but their faith and love were. In 1941, when...

May 24, 2018

Rex Lynn Rose, 65, of Spanish Fork Utah passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born January 29, 1953 in Payson, Utah to Lawrence J. and Mae Johnson Rose. He spent his life in the Spanish Fork community and was a graduate of Spanish Fork High School.Rex married Denise Tanner and they are the parents...

May 22, 2018

Robert Vern Johnson, born March 30, 1932, joined his parents, two sisters and a brother May 22, 2018. He married Utonna Jensen; they were later divorced. He is survived by four children, Daniel Johnson (Cindy), Laura Lee Weaver (Brett), Becky Cragun (Todd), and Steven Johnson.He later married Lila Hammon, and is survived by her and six step children, Robin Provstgaard...

May 16, 2018

Shelley Lynne (Hughes) Thomas, 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Spanish Fork, Utah after a four-year battle with leukemia.Shelley was born on March 28th 1950 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the beloved daughter of James Carol and Evelyn Elnore Reed Hughes. As a young girl her family spent several years in London, Ontario, and later settled in Calgary,...

May 14, 2018

Leon fought a great fight but succumbed to dementia on May 14, 2018 peacefully in his home surrounded by family. He was born to Lawrence James and Maurean Torgerson Christensen on June 22, 1947 in Provo, Utah. Leon graduated from Provo High School and was drafted into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after serving his country. Leon...

May 6, 2018

Robert D. Ford passed through the veil on Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was born, March 29, 1933, to Emmett and Lois Ford, of Springville Utah. Bob attended Grant Elementary School of Springville, Utah and Dixon Middle School, and Provo High School both of Provo, Utah. He enlisted in the United States Navy following high school and served during the...

Apr 28, 2018

Olena Beth Barnier, age 85, passed away in Santa Clara, Utah on April 28, 2018. She was born January 31, 1933 to Clarence & Anne Elizabeth Christensen Nelson in Columbia, Utah.A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Wellington City Cemetery entrusted to Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and...

Apr 28, 2018

Cody Jed Page, born May 21, 1999 will be joining his grandfather Harold J. Peay in the Benjamin Cemetery on May 5, 2018. He passed away on April 28, 2018. Cody was a very kind young man who would do anything for anyone. He had a lot of family and friends who loved him very much. He loved football in...

Apr 27, 2018

Lowell Stephen JohnsonMay 21, 1942- April 27, 2018Lowell Stephen Johnson, at the age of 75, passed away surrounded by his wife and family, on April 27, 2018 in Provo, Utah.Born May 21, 1942 in Scotia, CA, to Earl and Mildred Johnson, he was the youngest of three boys. He is survived by his eldest brother, Don and preceded in death...

Apr 25, 2018

Lois Joan Manwaring Clark, our beloved mother, returned home to her Heavenly Father, and into the arms of her eternal companion, Merlin Wayne Clark, on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018. She passed away after a short illness at her home in Mapleton, Utah at the age of 93. Lois was born in Rexburg, Idaho on July 18th,1924 to Horace Manwaring and...

Apr 25, 2018

Kent Stilson1923-2018Kent Stilson left this world for the next April 25, 2018, at his home in Orangeville, Utah. Born to William Lester and Laura Velma Wayman Stilson June 18, 1923, Kent worked on the farm, in the timber, and in the mines as a young man. He studied construction at Weber State and was the first carpenter hired to build...

Apr 24, 2018

Apr 23, 2018

John Merrill Fisher, 83, passed away peacefully April 23, 2018. Born April 18, 1935, to Robert Grady and Florence Evelyn Grimes Fisher in Paris, Texas, he grew up on a farm, loved to learn, and became an aeronautical engineer/designer for various companies. He was instrumental over the years in the development of several 20th century innovations, including electro-magnetic propulsion and...