HONORING LIVES WITH OBITUARIES & TRIBUTES
OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
An obituary is more than just an announcement—it's a tribute to a life well lived. At Leavitt's Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park in Ogden, UT, we understand the importance of honoring your loved ones with a meaningful memorial. Our obituaries provide a healing space for friends and family to reflect on cherished memories and celebrate the legacy of those we have served. Whether through a flower arrangement, a tree planting, or a personal tribute, we ensure that every memorial is special.
Dan K Cutrubus
Mar 9, 2019
Dan K. Cutrubus May 26, 1935 ~ March 9, 2019 Dan K. Cutrubus, 83 of Layton, Utah passed away March 9th 2019 after a five year long struggle with Leukemia. Dan was born in Ogden to his parents Athanasia Gogora and Gus J. Cutrubus, both of whom immigrated to America from Greece through Ellis Island New York. He graduated from...
Simon A Furlong
Mar 8, 2019
On March 8, Simon Furlong died suddenly of a rupture caused by an AVMArteriovenous Malformation. All who loved Simon are now heartbroken to never get to go on another adventure or have another deep philosophical discussion with him. Simon graduated from Ogden High School. While there, Simon was on the school swim team and cross-country team. He worked for the...
Elaine Anne Walters Case
Mar 6, 2019
Elaine Anne (Walters) Case, of South Ogden, UT, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was 53 years young. Elaine was born on October 1, 1965, in Portland, Oregon. A tomboy as a young child, she kept up with her beloved brother Mark, and they were often inseparable. Elaines natural beauty and poise led her...
Mikel Chad Brett
Mar 4, 2019
Mikel Chad Brett passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 50. After struggling with his inner demons for more than 30 years, he has finally found the peace he's longed for and deserved. Chad was born June 23, 1968, in Ogden, Utah to Vicki and Larry Mikel Brett. Chad had an amazing heart and was always...
David Linwood Smith
Mar 4, 2019
Born April 13, 1957 in Ogden, Utah. He grew up in Clearfield and attended Wasatch Elementary, North Davis Jr. High and Clearfield High schools. Dave loved electronics and work in that field. He was very knowledgeable and willing to help if anyone needed help with their electrical problems. David served an LDS Mission in the Dallas, Texas Mission. He was...
Debra Jean Reeves
Mar 4, 2019
Debra Jean Reeves joined her parents and returned to her Heavenly Father, Monday March 4, 2019. She was born April 7, 1959, to John William Reeves and Melba Jean Goss in Ogden, Utah. Debra graduated from Ogden High School and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Debra never married. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and...
Don Max Hancock
Mar 1, 2019
Don Max Hancock passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, from cancer. He was born the second son of Raymond Francis Hancock and Juanita Aubele on November 28, 1942. He grew up in Ogden, Utah attending Ogden City Schools and graduated from Ogden High School. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a car foreman and operated the derailment...
Beth Terry
Feb 24, 2019
Our amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend Lola Beth Welsh Terry passed away peacefully on 24 February 2019. Beth was born on 8 February 1927 in a log cabin on the banks of the Weber River in Morgan, Utah to Elizabeth Spendlove and Acy Welsh. She was the youngest of their eight children. Beth was not only beautiful,...
Goldie Rose Grosgebauer
Feb 23, 2019
Goldie Rose Grosgebauer; the sweet, beloved daughter of Ted and Lisa Grosgebauer, passed away on February 23, 2019. Born July 2, 1998, Goldie was raised in the beautiful Ogden Valley, (Eden, UT). With an innate passion for nature, she loved to hike, camp, ski, paddle board, and pick wildflowers with the closest of friends. She developed a unique connection and...
Jack Charles Thomas
Feb 21, 2019
Jack C. Thomas passed away peacefully in his home on February 21, 2019 at the age of 66. He was born on August 24, 1952 to Jack H. Thomas and Carolyn Thomas. Jack was born in Ogden, Utah where he attended and graduated from Bonneville High School. Jack retired from federal government after spending many years working at Hill AFB...
Melvin Victor Berrett
Feb 20, 2019
Melvin Victor Berrett departed this earthly existence on February 20, 2019, at the age of 78, causes incident to being ancient (his words). He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 17, 1940, the son of Melvin "S" Berrett and Venice Telford. Vic married Nancy Lee Mabie in Aiea, Hawaii in August 1963, and their marriage was solemnized in...
George Grant Cummings
Feb 20, 2019
George Grant Cummings, 81, passed away February 20, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1937 to William and Mario n (Binnie) Cummings in Chicago, Illinois. He married Laura Pope in 1963. He joined the Navy in 1954 and was active duty until he moved to Navy reserves in 1962. He was recalled to active duty Navy in 1969 and...
Jeanette Pearl Woodruff
Feb 17, 2019
Jan (Jeanette) Woodruff, 80, passed away February 17, 2019, in Layton, Utah. She was born September 29, 1938, to Thomas and Lila Smith in Irving, Wisconsin. Jan attended schools in Wisconsin and married Eugene Woodruff, in Caledonia, Minnesota on March 5, 1957. The Air Force took dad to many amazing places and mom was by his side the entire time....
Naomia Ruth Baker
Feb 17, 2019
Naomia (Pixie) Ruth Baker, age 55, was called home to be with God on February 17, 2019. Naomia was born December 12, 1963 in Ogden, Utah. Although her passing was too soon, she was surrounded by her family. Pixie was a presence of light upon this earth. She never lost her awe and appreciation for the little things in life....
Leann Wall
Feb 15, 2019
LeAnn Wall, 53, passed away peacefully in her home on February 15, 2019, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Born in Ogden on July 19, 1965 she graduated from Ogden High School in 1983. She grew up outdoors; camping, houseboating and riding dirt bikes in the Jericho sand dunes. Working at the IRS for 15 years, LeAnn spent her...
Marion Higgs
Feb 15, 2019
Marion Tullis Higgs passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15th at the age of 83. She was born in 1935 to Milo Tullis and Verda May Shaw, the fifth of eight children. She married George Owen Higgs in November 1952 in the LDS Salt Lake Temple and graduated from Weber High School the following year. Marion was the loving mother...
Lori Gene Buist Demille
Feb 14, 2019
Lori Gene Buist DeMille, 59, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born in Brigham City, Utah, on September 16, 1959, the daughter of Harvey Rulon and Bonnie LaFreniere Buist. She graduated from Box Elder High School. She was a Historical Romance Novelist. She published 3 books and had just finished her fourth. She had many more in...
Thomas Alan Spanarkel
Feb 13, 2019
Thomas Alan Spanarkel, 69, passed away February 13, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1949 to Robert W. and Alice Spanarkel in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Port Richmond High School. Tom was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a compassionate man who touched the lives of many. Tom started his...
Bradley Squires
Feb 12, 2019
Brad Squires, age 59, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at McKay Dee Hospital due to complications from a stroke. He was born December 7, 1959 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Junior M. Squires and June (Fishburn) Squires. Brad graduated from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah. He worked at Eagle Eye, Inc. in Ogden as a skilled...
Eric Nielsen
Feb 11, 2019
On February 11, 2019 we had to say good-bye for now to an amazing piece of our family. Eric Nielsen will be greatly missed, the peacemaker of the family. He was so full of all the love, understanding and friendship that he had to leave early. Eric and Katie shared 20 years together full of countless memories, love and support....
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