All Obituaries

On January 13th, Dakota Skyler George (28), beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, died peacefully after battling a chronic illness.  Dakota was cherished by all who knew his generous spirit and kind heart. He spent his free time visiting friends and family, exploring nearby trails, perfecting his pizza recipe, and sinking last-second 3-pointers on our local hoops. He loved bowling with his dad, brother, and nephew and making his two older sisters laugh with his bear hugs and...

 Douglas Paul Ryan began life November 25, 1952, and was called home January 13, 2021, due to health complications. He was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island to Wilmer and Doris Ryan. He lived in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, most of his life and attended Catholic schools. Doug enjoyed learning from his parents who taught him the value of working hard and loving what you do in life. Sports were a big part of Doug's life. He was a big fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics. During...

Merry Elizabeth Martin Graham (61) passed away on January 11, 2021, in her sleep. She was the youngest daughter of June and Thora Martin, born on July 16, 1959. Merry was an extremely bright and happy child. She grew up riding horses on her family’s ranch and learned how to sew and make crafts at home with her mother. She loved to be busy making things for others and was always happy to help those in need. Merry did well in school and excelled at softball, swimming, and diving at...

On January 9, 2021, our amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was called up to the “Big League” and returned to his Heavenly home. He was born in Rupert, Idaho on May 15, 1937 to Ezma Adell Poulsen and Eldon Bernard Pearson. Dad’s life started with a miracle. He was eager to come to earth arriving three months early and weighing less than three pounds. The doctor said he would not make it through the night. His grandmother placed him in...

Thomas O. Olsen passed away on January 8, 2021, at the age of 67 from heart failure. Tom was born January 20, 1953, in Ogden, Utah to Don O. Olsen and Dallas Barnes. Tom was a proud Vietnam veteran serving his country from 1970 until 1972. He was always proud of his service yet rarely spoke of the conflicts he endured or the impact it had on his life. Tom worked at HAFB as a jet mechanic, a trade he learned in the Army. He was a talented mechanic and builder. When he fixed or built...

Barbara Kay Hincks passed away on January 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1931, in Ogden, Utah to Lorin Woodruff Norseth and Norma Jones Norseth.  She was married to Darrell B. Hincks (Dell) on October 22, 1949, which was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on March 24, 1953.  They had five children;  David (Jayne) B. Hincks, Richard (Patty) Kent Hincks, Karen (Gregory) Leigh Mead, Kathy (Bruce) Lynn Coleman, and Lisa (Jared) Ann...

LeGrand J. Bradley, 82, passed away on January 8, 2021.  He was born September 28, 1938, to Edward L. and Percilla Bradley in Farmington, Utah.  LeGrand graduated from Davis High School.  He married Patricia Tonge in Bountiful, Utah November 21, 1986, He liked to go camping, riding his rzr, and hunting with family.  He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  In his younger years, he rode his motorcycle and traveled cross country with his wife Pat in the...

Dan J. Shelton passed away on January 7, 2020.  He was born in Ogden, Utah to James and Renske Shelton. He grew up on 36th Street in Ogden.  Dan has two brothers: Don and Dean; and two sisters: Pauline and Emma (both deceased).  Dan married Rita Strickler on May 26, 1985, in Elko, Nevada. They have been married for 35 years. Dan graduated from Ogden High and enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a signal-man on the U.S.S. Hollister stationed in San Diego, California. When he was...

Colonel Vernon MacKenzie Bergstrom, USAF Retired, of Ogden, Utah passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 91, on Monday, January 4, 2021. Vernon was born November 14, 1929, as the youngest of three children to Hjalmar and Gedina Bergstrom in Ukiah, CA. Shortly after he was born, they moved to Santa Cruz, CA where he was raised and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1947.  He received a Bachelor of Science Business Administration from San Jose State University in 1953...

Brian M. Dunaway, 44 passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born May 9, 1976, to Carl Dunaway and Kathryn Fenton in Arcadia, California. Brian was always a fun person to be around and enjoyed others company. Throughout his life he has work in many capacities and last worked for Wal-Mart in South Ogden. He loved to work with the customers treating everyone as if they were an old friend. He was well-loved by all of his friends and neighbors and was always there for those who...