All Obituaries

Benjamin Jay Geiger, 36, died of a sudden heart attack on Saturday, July 14, 2018, while laboring in the majesty of Afton, WY. Even the coroner who handled his body reported to the family that anyone who knew Ben already knows—that Ben’s body hummed with a powerful, loving energy that simply became too big for this beautiful world that Ben loved so much. He was a powerful, loving lion who was also a philosopher, a deep thinker, and feeler of nature and the souls of others. Born...

Douglas James Kirkham, 89, passed away July 4, 2018, of complications resulting from a fall.  Douglas was born in Salt Lake City on August 16, 1928, to Milo Franklin Kirkham and Virginia Eakle Kirkham. Doug or "Bud", as he was known by friends and family, graduated from Grantsville High School.  He married Emma Lou Pehrson on August 28, 1957. Together, they had one daughter and five sons. His wife, Emma Lou Pehrson Kirkham, and his brother, Milo...

Daniel Stephen Farr, age 36, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2018.  Daniel was born on July 24, 1981, to Stephen and Judy Farr in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Bonneville High School and attended Weber State University. Even from an early age, Dan’s signature red hair and charismatic personality always made his presence known. He was a rough and tough kid, with two younger brothers who were always willing to join the fun. After high school, Daniel served an LDS Spanish...

Michael Javier Briseno, 70, of Ogden was dealt his final hand on July 10, 2018. He was born in Ogden, Utah on June 21, 1948, to Jesse and Amelia Briseno. He attended Saint Joseph's High School and graduated from Bonneville High School. Michael was recently retired from Zions National Bank where he was the Vice President of Payroll,. Michael also spent many years at Unisys Corporations as well as his younger years at the Internal Revenue Service. Michael was actively involved in bowling...

Gladys L. Parke, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 11, 2018 of natural causes. Gladys was born in Sully County, S.D. to Fern and Lloyd Welch.She married Lawrence Wehrle and the two of them made Ogden their home.They were divorced, and she later married Don Parke. Gladys was a private pilot, she loved to travel, and crochet.She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ogden and a member of the B.P.O.E. Lady of Elks of Roy. She is survived by her son...

Broc Riley, 26, passed away July 10, 2018. He was born May 16, 1992, to Michael Riley of Roy and Lilia Bray of Ogden in Ogden, Utah. He married Tera K. Low on June 30, 2018 in Ogden, Utah. Broc always had something to say about cars. He loved playing with his daughter (letting her pull on his beard)! He always would say “I’m the biggest asshole” but he wasn’t; he would do anything for the people he loved. He enjoyed playing video games with his cousin and...

Linda “Sunny” Blanck lost her battle with cancer July 11, 2018. She passed away at home with her family. She was born March 8, 1946, to Ira and Virginia Dillon in Wayne County Indiana. Sunny graduated from Lincoln High School and the Art Institute of Chicago. She married Bruce Blanck in Elko, Nevada in 1972. They were married for 47 years. She worked for Weber School District and retired after 18 years. Sunny was a member of the LDS Church. She had many hobbies including sewing,...

Joan Adella Moon 65 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born February 4, 1953, in Silver Lake, Minnesota to John (Jack) and Annabelle Tilly. On November 27, 1982, she married the love of her life Ronald Moon at the First United Methodist Church in Ogden, Utah. They have spent close to 40 amazing years together. They enjoyed going out country western swing dancing or just randomly dancing together. Joan had just retired in 2017 after...

Kay Leavitt, 73, returned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, July 1, 2018, of natural causes. Kay was born to Clarence and Hortense Leavitt on May 1, 1945, in Ogden Utah, where she lived most of her life. Kay graduated from Ben Lomond High School and Stevens Henager College. She worked as a secretary for several years at Meridian Publishing. She worked at Newgate Mall, Associated Foods, the Ogden Applied Technology Center, The Deseret Industries, and she retired from 8 years of working at the...

  Harold G Mischler, age 88, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 29th, due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was at home surrounded by his family. Harold was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on May 16, 1930, the only child of Glenn and Frances Mischler.  He graduated from Meadville High School in 1948, and from the School of Modern Photography in New York City in 1950. He married Patricia Jean Shellito on May 26, 1951, at Grace Methodist Church in Meadville and...