Walker Mortuary - Spanish Fork

Anna Amanda Mackey Hancock

April 10, 1915 - March 17, 2010

1915-2010 Anna Amanda Mackey Hancock, 94, passed away on March 17, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Nephi, Ut. She was born April 10, 1915 in Elsinore, Utah. She was the third child of Henry John and Sarah Lottie Moore Mackey. Her early years were spent growing up in Burreville and Koosharem. She later moved to Payson and Benjamin. Amanda married Melvin Lewis Hancock on April 24,...
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Alex Nathan Amundson

August 7, 1988 - March 11, 2010

Alex Nathan Amundson, 21, returned to his Heavenly Father on March 11, 2010 as a result of an auto accident. He was born on August 7, 1988 in Provo, Utah to Bryan Edward and Jana Eileen Johnson Amundson. Alex grew up in Spanish Fork, attending high school at Spanish Fork High. He enjoyed music, snowboarding, and golf. He was employed by KFC. His fun-loving ways and friendly manner will...
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Rodney Lloyd Walls

May 18, 1951 - March 8, 2010

Rodney Lloyd Walls Rodney Lloyd Walls, 58, of Spanish Fork, Utah, died peacefully at home March 8, 2010. He was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a proud Vietnam Veteran. He leaves behind his wife, Ellen, daughter Lindsey Loveless and her husband Tyson, mother Mardella Bergquist and her husband Charlie, brothers Michael, Bruce and Milton, and sister Brenda. A...
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Marilyn Joyce Henline Hughes

August 15, 1937 - March 5, 2010

Marilyn Hughes passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010. Marilyn was born to Clarence Henline and Geneva Randell Henline August 15, 1937 in Salt Lake County, Utah. She married Earl Beddoes in July, 1954. He died in 1956. She then married Ted Dean Hughes in April, 1957. She was educated in Benjamin, Salem, and Spanish Fork Schools. She attended Spanish Fork High School. Marilyn enjoyed...
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Phyllis Hughes

March 20, 1928 - March 4, 2010

Our beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Phyllis Hughes, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 4th, at the Spanish Fork Nursing and Rehab. Phyllis and her twin brother Rawlins were born on the 20th day of March 1928 to Rawlins S. and Hazel Lewis Hughes in Spanish Fork, Utah. She attended Spanish Fork schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High. She attended Brigham...
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Junabelle Barnett Bench

September 23, 1933 - March 4, 2010

Junabelle Barnett Bench, known as JB, went to be with Heavenly Father and her loved ones on March 4, 2010. She was born and raised in Rifle, CO. JB was continually in motion. She had so much energy and spunk. JB was always running as a child. She would race her mother and didn’t win until she was in high school. She was on the track team and in the drama club. She was voted most...
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Stanley B Richardson

April 22, 1932 - February 27, 2010

Stanley B. Richardson passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 27, 2010. He fought a valiant fight to stay on this earth with his loved ones. He was born on April 22, 1932 in Benjamin, Utah to Weslie and Pauline Butler Richardson. He graduated from Spanish Fork High and enlisted in the service to assist his country in the Korean War. Stan was a hard worker throughout...
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Rosalee Hilton Singleton

April 16, 1942 - February 26, 2010

Rosalee Hilton Singleton, (April 16, 1942- February 26, 2010) was born in SLC, Ut. to Ross C. and Valeda S. Hilton. She attended schools in Hinckley, Provo, Logan, Tooele and graduated from BYHigh in Provo. She was a charter member of the Thespian Club, sang with the choir and with a sextet of friends, played clarinet in the band, was the Art Manager and a Student Council Member. She enjoyed...
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Michael Raymond Mayo

January 23, 1962 - February 26, 2010

Michael Raymond Mayo of Brighton, Colorado, aged 48, departed this life Friday, February 26, 2010. He is the son of Raymond and Leanne Mayo of Midway, Utah. Michael was born in San Jose, California on January 23, 1962. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in Idaho in 1980. After graduating from Utah State University, he worked for the Snake River Council of the Boy Scouts of America. ...
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Cheryl Bowen Swalberg

September 18, 1918 - February 21, 2010

Cheryl Bowen Swalberg, 91, of Spanish Fork, Utah returned to her Heavenly Father and her sweetheart Ralph on February 21, 2010. She was born September 18, 1918 in Honeyville, Utah to Arthur W. and Annie Veloia Hunsaker Bowen. They moved to Spanish Fork when her father returned from the service in World War I. She attended the local schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High School as one...
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Fern Martha Hanson

September 14, 1918 - February 12, 2010

Fern R. Hanson 1918-2010 Fern Martha Rowe Hanson passed away peacefully at her home in Spanish Fork, Utah on February 12, 2010. She was born September 14, 1918, in Scofield, Utah, the ninth child of John William and Barbara Ann Christensen Rowe. She was raised in a home where love and hard work were taught. She attended schools in Castle Gate and Price, Utah, and graduated from...
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Marva Davis

December 4, 1919 - February 12, 2010

Marva Twitchell Davis Marva Twitchell Davis passed away peacefully February 12, 2010, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born on December 4, 1919 in Escalante, Utah to Joshua Layfayette, and Annice Bea Snyder Twitchell. She was the second of seven children. On October 10, 1939, Marva married the love of her life, George Preston Davis in Nephi, Utah. Their marriage was later...
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Mae Robertson Bahr Wilson

November 30, 1916 - February 10, 2010

Mae Robertson Bahr Wilson, 93, passed away peacefully, at her home in Salem on Feb. 10, 2010. She was born Nov. 30, 1916 in Lake Shore, Utah to Eli and Lillian Burt Robertson. They moved to Spanish Fork where she lived until she married Darrell Bahr and moved to Salem. They had six children when Darrell passed away in 1953. She later married Donald W. Wilson. They had one son. They also...
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Opal Fern Hansen Peterson

August 22, 1926 - January 31, 2010

Mom was born August 22, 1926 in Mona, Utah to Malcolm Christian Hansen and Clara Opal Seamons Hansen. She was the oldest of five children. She died January 31, 2010 in Provo, Utah of complications of old age and diabetes. She went by her middle name, Fern. She married Dee L. Peterson March 16, 1946, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They lived in Heber, Utah; Crawford, Colorado;...
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Derek Roy Johns

August 23, 1985 - January 29, 2010

Derek Roy Johns, 24, died Friday, January 29, 2010 near Rexburg, Idaho in a car accident in unfavorable weather conditions. Derek was born August 23, 1985 in Payson, Utah and spent his early years in Spanish Fork and Highland, Utah. He was active in many sports especially baseball, also scouting, and many school activities. His family moved to Omaha, NE and later to Spring, TX where he...
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Gordon Park Orr

May 8, 1928 - January 21, 2010

Gordon Park Orr, 87, of Spanish Fork, died January 21, 2010 in his home of natural causes. He was born May 8, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lester E and Nola G. Orr. He was married to Eva Mitchell on February 23, 1943 and solemnized in the Manti Temple on May 1, 1953. Gordon served honorably in the US Army during World War II, receiving medals and commendations. He was stationed in...
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Monte Gerald Edwards

November 14, 1935 - January 19, 2010

"Grandpa” Our loving husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great grandpa, Monte G. Edwards, passed away on January 19, 2010, of natural causes. He was born November 14, 1935, in Meadow, Utah to Gerald and Luella Edwards. He married Alice Jean Anderson on June 24, 1960, and later sealed their marriage for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They were excited to celebrate...
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Colleen Maria St. Vincent

September 18, 1951 - January 19, 2010

Colleen Maria St. Vincent, 58, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2010 at the home of her daughter following a valiant battle with breast cancer. Colleen was born September 18, 1951 in Seattle, WA to Allen Lee Johns and Helen Lorene Cobain. She married Steven Robert Fritsch in 1970 in Salt Lake City, UT. Together they had five children. They later divorced. In 1985 she married Jerome St....
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Teressa Ellen Olson Stahle

October 19, 1957 - January 19, 2010

Teressa Ellen Olson Stahle, loving wife and mother, passed away on January 19, 2010 while in the service of her family. Teressa was born to Melvin and Wilda Olson in Afton Wyoming on October 19, 1957. She was the youngest of seven children. Teressa graduated high school from Star Valley High School. Later, she attended Brigham Young University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree...
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Jacob Ryan Baugh

December 2, 1990 - January 18, 2010

Our precious son, Jacob Ryan Baugh, was embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 18, 2010. Jacob was born in Orem, Utah on December 2, 1990 to Melissa Kay Hartvigsen and Mark Daniel Baugh. Jacob was the oldest of eight children and was adored and idolized by his younger siblings. Jacob was quiet in nature, compassionate, and cared deeply for others. At the age of 10...
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Lorraine Davis Davis

May 29, 1926 - January 17, 2010

Born May 29, 1926 at the family home in Leland, Utah, daughter of Earl Howell Davis and Eleanor Jane Larsen. She was delivered by Mrs. Poulson, a local midwife, who delivered nearly all the babies in town. Mrs. Poulson would gently bounce the newborn baby in her hand and say, “About 8 pounds.” Lorraine grew up on her father’s farm in Leland, and worked there with her family. She also...
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Nichole Lee Diamond Hughes

February 9, 1979 - January 16, 2010

In the early morning hours of January 16, 2010, our loving, mother, wife, daughter, and friend, Nichole Lee Diamond Hughes, was embraced by her mother and grandfather at Heaven’s doors. This beautiful, kind, loving woman was born on February 9, 1979 to Randy Lee Diamond and Kelly Sumner Diamond in Payson, Utah. Niki was raised in Mapleton, where she lived with her grandparents, Lavonna...
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Robert Stratton Wright

August 22, 1926 - January 13, 2010

Robert Stratton Wright Robert (Bob) Stratton Wright peacefully passed away in his sleep Wednesday morning the 13th of January 2010. Bob was our beloved husband, father & grandfather. He was born the last child of 7 children to Robert John and Margaret Stratton Wright on the 22nd of August 1926 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bob...
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Katherine Barnett

June 4, 1913 - January 9, 2010

Our beloved feisty mother, grandmother, and friend has happily gone to be with our Heavenly Father and her husband. Katherine “Katie Bug” Barnett, 96, died January 9, 2010. Katie was of German decent, Nebraska born, and Colorado raised. She spent the last 34 years of her life in Utah. Katie had her own fairytale love story. On her 18th birthday, her true love Andy literally took...
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LaVonna May Taylor

February 11, 1936 - January 8, 2010

LaVonna May Taylor, beloved sister and aunt, passed away January 8, 2010. She was born February 11, 1936 in Gunnison, Utah, to Wendell Taylor and Mary Elaine Baxter Taylor. She attended schools in Loa, Utah. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was an exceptional and loving sister and aunt. She enjoyed crocheting and made many rugs, afghans, and baby...
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Erma Lucille Dudley Hancock

December 12, 1911 - January 7, 2010

Erma Lucille Dudley Hancock, a life-long resident of Spanish Fork, peacefully passed away January 7, 2010, at the age of 98 years old. Erma was born and reared in Lake Shore, the daughter of Charles Justice and Lydia Jannette Dudley. She attended schools in Lake Shore and Spanish Fork. She married Kent Hancock on December 4, 1929. In 1979, their marriage was solemnized in the Provo Temple....
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Joseph Wesley Clements, Jr.

January 13, 1925 - January 6, 2010

Joseph and Mary Clements of Roscoe, CA welcomed their only son, Joseph, Jr. into the world on Jan. 13, 1925. He returned to his Heavenly Father on Jan. 6, 2010. Joseph served his country as a Marine in the second division in the South Pacific during World War II. He was promoted to Sergeant, wounded twice in battle and awarded two purple hearts. In 1946, Joseph married his sweetheart, Beverly...
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Tyrel Adison Long

December 31, 1985 - January 2, 2010

Tyrel was born to parents, Steven and Ruth Long, in 1985, on New Year’s Eve giving everyone a reason to celebrate. He was a shining star with a larger than life personality and a sincere and golden heart. Everyone loved Tyrel, because they knew he loved them unconditionally and without reservation. Ty was an Eagle Scout. He was the champion and defender of the underdog. Ty excelled at...
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Steve C. Garrett

November 22, 1957 - January 1, 2010

Our Cowboy left us behind today, but our trails will meet again. Steve C. Garrett of Spanish Fork passed away Friday, January 1, 2010, at age 52, from a long, hard battle with Leukemia. Steve was born November 22, 1957, to Byron Delos and Myrtle DeAnna Garrett. He was a member of the LDS Church. He graduated from Juab High School. He married his sweetheart, Patricia Lee Boren, on April 25,...
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Marty William Dowley

October 24, 1962 - December 30, 2009

Marty William Dowley, age 47, loving husband, father, and son of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away as peacefully in death as he lived his life at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday December 30, 2009. Marty had been battling a rare terminal illness for the past 4 years. Marty was born October 24, 1962, in Price, Utah to Veldon and Verla Dowley. Marty grew up in Lakeshore,...
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Neta A. Hansen Booth

August 2, 1928 - December 28, 2009

Neta A. Hansen Booth, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on December 28, 2009 of natural causes. She was born on August 2, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilford A. and Helene Andresen Hansen. She attended West High School in Salt Lake City. She married Kenneth S. Booth on July 2, 1951 in Hammond, Louisiana. They were later sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple. She raised three...
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Helen Emily Johnson Wilson

August 6, 1917 - December 27, 2009

Helen Emily Johnson Wilson passed away peacefully on the morning of December 27, 2009 in Salem, Utah. She joined her husband of almost 50 years. Helen was born August 6, 1917 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Emily and Autna P. Johnson. She attended and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. She married Fred L. Wilson in Los Angeles, CA in 1937. They were later sealed in the Provo Temple. ...
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Grace Butler Johnson

June 21, 1922 - December 25, 2009

Grace Butler Johnson, 87, of Spanish Fork, passed away on Christmas morning of causes incident to age. Grace was born on June 21, 1922 in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was one of nine children born to Christopher Lorenzo and Reba Hutchings Butler. Grace was raised in the coal camps near Price and in Springville, Utah. On November 21, 1941 Grace married her sweetheart, Harold (Hap) Philo Johnson...
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Duane Knotts

May 21, 1939 - December 24, 2009

Hugh Duane Knotts of Woodland Hills passed away peacefully on December 24, 2009. Duane was born May 21, 1939 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Hugh and Elsie Knotts. He grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1958. He attended Utah State University and Brigham Young University. He was in the Utah National Guard and also served a year of active duty at Fort Lewis...
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Michael S. Pratt

August 11, 1954 - December 21, 2009

Michael Sherman Pratt, 55, was an amazing son, sweetheart, brother, uncle, and friend and will be greatly missed. He was born in Heber City, Utah on August 11, 1954 to Karl (Roy) and Jackie Pratt and died at home in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications of pneumonia. Mike loved and was loved by his family. He loved to tease and take care of his sisters and enjoyed golfing and hunting...
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Kogan Alvin Kilmer

September 6, 2003 - December 20, 2009

Kogan Alvin Kilmer returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the age of six, after a short illness. Kogan was born September 6, 2003 afflicted with Miller Diker Syndrome which caused him to have Lissencephly that left him dependent on those around him for his care. Though he couldn’t talk, he found ways to let his family know that he loved and appreciated their help...
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Geraldine Larsen Andrus

May 5, 1928 - December 18, 2009

Geraldine Larsen Andrus, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and special friend passed away on December 18, 2009 in Provo, Utah. She was born on May 5, 1928 in Tucson, AZ to Grant Foster and Nellie Palmer Larsen. She attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School. Gerry married her sweetheart, Milo C. Andrus, on June 26, 1946 in the...
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Kenneth Grant Larsen

March 6, 1931 - December 14, 2009

Kenneth Grant Larsen, 78, of Spanish Fork, Utah peacefully passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009 in Provo, Utah. Kenneth was born March 6, 1931 in Leland, Utah to Grant Foster and Nellie Palmer Larsen. He attended schools in Spanish Fork, and later attended Brigham Young University. He married his eternal sweetheart, Lois Afton Vincent on August 15, 1950 in the Manti Temple. Kenneth...
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Nina Caroline Brough Stone

May 16, 1921 - December 13, 2009

MAY 16, 1921 – DECEMBER 13, 2009 Nina Caroline (Brough) Stone, 88, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2009 in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Nina was born on May 16, 1921 in Garfield, Idaho. She was the fourth child of Gilbert S. Brough and Lillian Groom Brough. Nina grew up in Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She married her high school...
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Gerald Elmo Hansen

July 10, 1932 - December 8, 2009

Gerald Elmo Hansen (77) was born July 10, 1932, and died of natural causes on December 8th, 2009 at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was the youngest child, and only son, of Henry T. Hansen and Barbara Clements Hansen. He was born and raised in Spanish Fork. Gerald graduated from Spanish Fork High School, and attended Brigham Young University for four years, majoring in Forestry. In his...
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Nancy Marie Stone Lawrence James

October 2, 1942 - December 6, 2009

Nancy Marie Stone Lawrence James, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Goshen, Utah. She was born on October 2, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to Dean Alma and Dona Marie Warner Stone. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, Goshen Sr. Citizen Center, Book Club, cooking, and canning. She loved to spend time with her children and...
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Thomas Michael Lloyd

June 10, 1950 - November 28, 2009

Thomas Michael Lloyd was reunited with his son, Austin Michael Lloyd, grandson, Kaige Thomas Beckstrom, and his loving parents, Ernest and LaRay Lloyd on Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born on June 10, 1950 in Spanish Fork, Utah on a beautiful sunny day. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, and go four-wheeling. He was...
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Reed Allen Jex

March 12, 1937 - November 25, 2009

Reed Allen Jex, 72, of Sandy, Utah, passed away on November 25, 2009, at his home. He was born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, to William Reed and Helen Tuttle Jex, on March 12, 1937. Reed graduated from Spanish Fork High School and LDS Seminary in 1955, after which he served an LDS Mission to the North Western States. After his mission, he attended Brigham Young University and earned the...
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Omega Louise Applegate

December 16, 1939 - November 25, 2009

Omega Louise Applegate’s earthly journey ended on November 25, 2009 at Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, Nevada after a long battle with Emphysema. She was born in Caddo, Cougar County, Oklahoma on December 16, 1939 to George and Annie Madaris. She spent her life being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had lived in Fallon for the last 10 years. She...
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Carolyn Carter Lawrence

November 23, 1928 - November 24, 2009

Carolyn Carter Lawrence, 81, passed away November 24, 2009 in San Gabriel, California. She was born November 23, 1928, in Provo, Utah to Samuel Garner Carter and Luella Jane Cunningham Carter. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1947 and then attended Brigham Young University (BYU) to study Fashion Design. While studying at BYU, she met the love of her life, Clifford Jex Lawrence....
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Elsie May Ainge

April 16, 1922 - November 21, 2009

Elsie May Curtis Ainge, 87, passed away on November 21, 2009 in Payson, Utah. Elsie was born on April 16, 1922 in Casper Wyoming to Albert Edward and Hilda Curtis. She worked as a telephone operator in Denver Colorado, and as a switch board operator in Casper Wyoming. Elsie loved to travel, especially to Wendover. She also loved to go out to eat, and to read. On January 2, 1948 Elsie...
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Maxine Roberts Christensen

June 11, 1929 - November 21, 2009

Maxine Roberts Christensen of Lake Shore, Utah passed away on November 21, 2009 in Latter-Days Assisted Living Center in Santaquin, Utah. She was eighty years old and had recently experience a stroke which led to her death. Maxine was born in Cedarview, Utah to McHilton and Lexia Erma Roberts on June 11, 1929. She had five younger siblings and attended Springville High School. She...
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Jordana (Wanda) Kervin

May 16, 1948 - November 19, 2009

Jordana (Wanda) Kervin, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, died November 19, 2009 of complications from cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving daughter Lori and devoted friends. She was born May 16, 1948 in McKenzie, Alabama and cherished her Southern roots. While Utah was her home for many years, her wish was to return to Alabama to be buried...
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Laurence M Davis

November 17, 1919 - November 17, 2009

Laurence M Davis of Salem, Utah passed away on his 90th Birthday, despite having replaced both hips, both knees, and every valve in his heart. We called him the Bionic Man. He was born on November 17, 1919 in Salem, Utah to Frank Merrin and Beatrice Cloward Davis. He grew up as a farm boy working beside his Dad, and when it came time to be baptized into the LDS Church, they did it in Salem...
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Breeann Bowen

June 25, 1986 - November 13, 2009

1986 – 2009 Our beautiful baby girl Breeann, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 in Orem, Utah. Bree was born June 25, 1986, the daughter of loving parents, Blake L. Bowen and Grace E. Wagstaff Bowen. Her big brother Brandon welcomed his new little sister and the two of them were inseparable for years to follow. She later became the adorable big sister to Jake and Jorden. Bree...
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Melvin Lee Sweatfield

September 14, 1976 - November 8, 2009

1976–2009 Loving husband and father, Melvin Lee Sweatfield, age 33, passed away November 8, 2009. Born September 14, 1976 in Kileen, Texas, son of Billie Leon Sweatfield (deceased) and Lynne Dalton Alexander. Married Amie Lynn Wilson in Salem, Utah on March 1, 1997. Survived by wife, Amie; children, Shepton, Dylan, and Robyn. Also survived by three brothers and one sister, Ken...
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Ruth Ione Bronson Fuller

December 1, 1914 - November 2, 2009

Ruth Ione Bronson Fuller, almost 95 years old, died in Riverton, Utah at the home of Judy W. Fuller (her daughter). She was born December 1, 1914 at the home of her grandparents, Hyrum S. and Harriet Hunsaker Lewis in Declo, Idaho. Ruth was the first of six children born to James Lewis Bronson and Alice Camila Lewis Bronson. Ruth grew up in Springdale and attended Burley High School and...
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Glenn Wesley Cowden III

October 18, 1982 - November 1, 2009

Glenn Wesley Cowden III, 27, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah. Glenn was born October 18, 1982 in Provo Utah to Dennis M. Cowden and Darlene Burch Cowden. He attended Spanish Fork Schools, graduating from Spanish Fork High School, where he lettered in Football during his Junior and Senior years. Glenn married Nikki Purkey and welcomed her...
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Waneen Moses Nield

December 22, 1932 - October 29, 2009

Waneen M. Moses Nield is the daughter of Elmer Woodruff Moses and Alice Maude Petty Moses. She was born December 22, 1932 in Wapello, Idaho. She passed away October 29, 2009 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Waneen was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters. She spent her early childhood on a farm in Riverside, Utah. As she approached her teenage years, her family moved to Salt Lake City, where...
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Edward T. Swain

April 16, 1947 - October 29, 2009

Edward T. Swain Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, Edward T. Swain passed away October 29, 2009 in Salem, Utah. His life began April 16, 1947 in Price, Utah under the loving care of Mary Alvey and Melvin Reed Swain. Edward is survived by four children: Chantel, Joe, Jason and Amber; two siblings: Diane Veinotte and Fred Swain. He was preceded in...
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Sherman Valgard Bearnson

April 25, 1922 - October 28, 2009

Spanish Fork . . .Sherman Valgard Bearnson, age 87, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at his home of causes incident to dementia. He was born April 25, 1922 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Icelandic immigrant parents, Gisle Bearnson and Christina Vilmina Valgardson. He was educated in Spanish Fork schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1940. He worked alongside his father as a...
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Lynn Pratt Dunn

February 5, 1932 - October 27, 2009

Lynn Pratt Dunn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in Spanish Fork, UT at the age of 77. Lynn was born in Kimberly Idaho to Samuel Crandell Dunn and Lettie Pratt, the youngest of ten children. He married Sharon Marshall June 14, 1957 in the LDS Temple, St. George, UT, and together they had six sons. Sharon passed away in 2003. He later...
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Brayden Beddoes

September 29, 1989 - October 25, 2009

Brayden Frank Beddoes was born on September 29, 1989 and tragically taken from us on October 25, 2009 at the young age of 20. Brayden grew up surrounded by adoring grandparents and great-grandparents that he spent countless hours with. He attended schools in Payson. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He liked to camp and also loved fishing on the Spanish Fork River. He was...
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Peggy Lou Hansen Johnson Braithwaite

May 9, 1924 - October 25, 2009

Peggy Lou Hansen Johnson Briathwaite, 85, died peacefully surround by her loved ones on Sunday, October 25, 2009. She was born on May 9, 1924 in Benjamin, Utah to Edmund and Della Humphries Hansen. She married Kenneth Johnson on December 22, 1943 in Provo, Utah. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on December 14, 1957. Together they had 12 children. Kenneth died on May 5,...
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Elliott Dixon Simons

July 1, 1933 - October 24, 2009

Elliott D. “Bud” Simons, age 76, of San Manuel, Arizona, formerly of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona after being involved in a car accident. He was born July 1, 1933 in Woodruff, Utah to Wainer Dixon and Hazel Pearl Dean Simons. He attended schools in Payson and later graduated from Brigham Young University. Bud married his sweetheart,...
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Donald Hale Anderton

March 13, 1925 - October 21, 2009

1925-2009 Grandparents, parents, and loving relatives welcomed Donald H. Anderton home on October 21, 2009. Don died from the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease at home surrounded by his loving family. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Don was born March 13, 1925 in Duchesne, Utah to Neil and Irene Hale Anderton. They were later divorced and Don was...
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LaRue Shepherd Beckstrom

April 9, 1929 - October 20, 2009

“Together Again” LaRue passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the age of 80 in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born April 9, 1929 in Fountain Green, Utah to Ira Shepherd and Laura Lund Shepherd. She grew up in Indianola and Spanish Fork. LaRue graduated from Spanish Fork High School where she was active in many activities. LaRue married Merrill A. Beckstrom on December...
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Barbara Jean Barney Topham

June 17, 1931 - October 18, 2009

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend returned home peacefully on Sunday October 18, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born to Ray Curtis Barney and Lucinda Young Barney on June 17, 1931 in Salt Lake City. She was raised and attended school in Spanish Fork. She married the love of her life, Hyrum Denton Topham on October 4, 1947. Their marriage was solemnized June...
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Mary Patricia Livingston

April 14, 1939 - October 7, 2009

Pat died peacefully in her sleep of a coronary artery atherosclerosis Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at her home in Spanish Fork. She was born April 14, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joseph Firth Corey and Marjorie Olive Newman Corey. She was raised in Idaho Falls, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School, later obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Bacteriology and Chemistry at Brigham Young...
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Elizabeth McMillan Thompson

June 2, 1933 - October 5, 2009

Elizabeth McMillan Thompson passed away on October 5, 2009 from multiple myeloma. “Betsy” was born June 2, 1933 to Olive Marie Lawton and Henry Carroll McMillan in Heber City, Utah. She married her sweetheart Blaine Ray Thompson from Spanish Fork in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 24, 1956. She lived most of her adult life in El Centro, California. She is survived by her...
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Diane Barney

February 7, 1955 - October 3, 2009

Diane Barney, our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away on October 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). She died in the hands of her loving mother and sister in her home in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born February 7, 1955 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Dale and Ila Mae Barney. Diane graduated from Spanish Fork High School and...
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Spencer Lee Pace

October 15, 1921 - September 27, 2009

Spencer Lee Pace, 87, of Spanish Fork passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at his home. He was born October 15, 1921 in Spanish Fork and attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School. Spencer worked at Del Monte Canning Factory where he met and married Donna Hone. He also worked for Wayne Christensen for 40 years, as well as Frank Smith, Banks Sheet...
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Jay LeGrand Barlow

July 7, 1918 - September 23, 2009

Jay LeGrand Barlow 1918-2009 “Gone Fishing” Jay L. Barlow, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2009 in Draper, Utah. Jay was born to Roxy Ellen Truman and Ephraim Barlow on July 7, 1918 in Enterprise, Utah. Jay always said how lucky he was to have 2 beautiful ladies to love in his life. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Emett on September 18,...
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Pat Simmons Burr

March 16, 1936 - September 21, 2009

Pat Simmons Burr BORN: March 16, 1936 DIED: September 21, 2009 Pat Simmons Burr of Salem passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2009 at the home of her son in South Jordan. She was seventy three years old. After struggling for years with Alzheimer’s, she has finally been released from this difficult physical burden and the family is grateful that she is now at peace. Pat was...
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Hugh J. McClellan

November 16, 1920 - September 20, 2009

TOGETHER AGAIN Hugh J. McClellan Our loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, friend and mentor for many, Hugh J. McClellan, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009. He was born November 16, 1920 to Fannie (Potter) and Ernest McClellan in Loa, Utah. He graduated from Payson High School. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1939. Hugh married his sweetheart,...
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Lola Nielsen Stone

April 17, 1924 - September 17, 2009

Lola Nielsen Stone of Spanish Fork passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009. She dealt with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease through the last years of her life and we are grateful she is now at peace. Lola was born April 17, 1924 in Spanish Fork to James and Rebecca Pace Nielsen. The family grew to include 16 children and Lola always appreciated having the love and support of her...
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Nadine Moureen Vin

October 23, 1921 - September 16, 2009

Nadine Moureen Galovich Vin Nadine Vin quietly passed away at the age of 87 on September 16th, 2009 at the home of her nephew, Tom Galovich, in Spanish Fork, Utah of natural causes. She was born October 23, 1921 to Mike (Mane) and Bessie (Boja Radakovich) Galovich, in the mining camp of Poposia, just outside of Hudson, Wyoming. Nadine and her family moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming...
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Carol Gaye Gardiner Hansen

June 23, 1935 - September 14, 2009

Carol Gaye Gardiner Stubbs Hansen passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Utah Valley Hospital. She was seventy four years old. After struggling for years with Alzheimer’s, she has finally been released from a world of frustration and confusion, into a joyous reunion of love and remembrance. Carol was born on June 23, 1935 to Joseph and Temperance Gardiner in...
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