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.
Indra Belle Willis
Nov 28, 2018
Our dear mother Indra Belle Buswell Willis passed away peacefully November 28, 2018. She was born June 21, 1923 to John D. and Indra Buswell in Ogden Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School and attended Brigham Young University before she met and married Albert Sid Willis on January 4, 1944. They were later sealed as a family in the...
Thomas James Edwards
Nov 26, 2018
Thomas (Tommy) James Edwards, 66, passed away in his home on November 26, 2018. He was born to Max and Jen Edwards, in Ogden Utah, 1952. He was full of spirit and lived life to the fullest. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1970 and took off shortly after to West Yellowstone to live and work in the great...
Nelda Rae Housley
Nov 24, 2018
Nelda Rae Hill Housley (88) of Washington Terrace passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 surrounded by family. She was born in Ogden, Utah on February 25, 1930, to William Archie and Thelma Dorthea Hill. She married Lewis John Housley June 22, 1951, in Uintah. Her beloved husband passed away on May 9, 1978. Together they had two sons and...
Janet Bell Riger
Nov 23, 2018
Our beautiful mother was born on August 27, 1938, to Jackson and Erma Bell in Ogden, Utah. After living for several years in Mesa, Arizona, she returned to the mountains on November 19th to live out the final five days of her life in the loving care of her family. We are forever grateful to have had that time to...
Ronald Ray Brooks
Nov 23, 2018
Ronald Ray Brooks was born on August 16th, 1948 to Leslie Wayne Brooks and Alice Marie Brooks in Roy, Utah. He was taken from us suddenly on November 23, 2018, at the young age of 70. Ron was a graduate of Roy High and was drafted during the Vietnam era. He was honored to serve his country in the US...
Lewis C Sackett
Nov 20, 2018
During the early morning hours of November 20, 2018, our dad and "Family rock" passed away peacefully from his existence here on earth and into the loving arms of our mother and all those who have gone before. Dad said many times: "If I go tomorrow do not cry for me or be sad, just know that I had a...
Donald Lee Bradfield
Nov 14, 2018
Donald Lee Bradfield, 72, passed away of diabetes on November 14, 2018, at his home. He was born December 14, 1945, to Ralph and Sarah Bradfield in Logan, Utah. He graduated from Weber High School. Donald married Karen Thedell February 12, 1989. After 33 years of service he retired from Hill Air Force Base. Donald was a member the of...
Gloria Jeanette Miller
Nov 14, 2018
I was born November 22, 1942 in the middle of a blizzard in Smoot, Wyoming. I was born at home. The doctor ran his car into a snow bank and my Daddy had to hitch up his team of horses to pull him out. By the time he arrived I was already there. I was born into a big, close,...
Robert Taylor
Nov 12, 2018
Robert Taylor, 77, passed away November 12, 2018. Robert was born October 27, 1940 to DeWitt and Ida Mae Drake-Taylor in Memphis, Tennessee. Robert graduated from Ogden High School. He married G. Pua Ohelo- Taylor. Robert was a loving husband and father. He loved cooking and was good at it. He served as a cook for Hill Air Force Base...
Karen Waters
Nov 10, 2018
Karen Homer Waters, 76, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away on November 10, 2018. Karen was born on February 7, 1942 to Don Homer and Grace Nielson in Hawthorne, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy and her son, Matt Vanderhoff and daughter, Valerie Shumway. She is survived by brother Dee Homer and...
Jessica Lynn Parker
Nov 9, 2018
Jessica Lynn Parker, 29, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2018. She was born on December 1, 1988, to Rodney Montgomery and Christine Vigil in Layton, Utah. Jessica was a very loving and caring person. She was a friend to everyone, especially to those in need. She cherished and loved everyone in her family and always wanted to help wherever...
Ramona G English
Nov 9, 2018
Ramona G. English, 97, of Ogden passed away November 9, 2018. She was born in Mexico on August 8, 1921. She lived her life by enjoying the simple pleasures of family and friends. She enjoyed board games and crocheting. She was one of ten children. She was preceded in death by two husbands, two sons, three sisters, three brothers and...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Kitchens
Nov 6, 2018
Thomas "Tom" Lee Kitchens, 71, of Roy, UT passed away November 6, 2018, in Roy, Utah. He was born April 8, 1947, to Homer Kitchens and Ruth Booth in Los Angeles, CA. He married Laura Salomone on July 19, 1986 in Arcadia, CA. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction. Tom was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband,...
Paul H Burton
Nov 6, 2018
Paul H. Burton (November 17, 1934 November 6, 2018) passed away Tuesday after a gallant fight at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his wife Lorene Burton, Children, Paul Burton (Nancy), Lisa Lee, Tom Burton, Lennis Burton, Loura Flick (Mike), Cindy Clark, Jeff and Randy Baker, as well as nieces, nephews, numerous grandchildren and...
Lynda Sue Mckinley
Nov 5, 2018
Lynda Sue McKinley passed away November 5, 2018. She was born September 10, 1943 to Ross David Wilson and Marion Demarie in Santa Ana, CA. She was an amazing woman; accepting of everyone and always willing to help anyone in need. She took in and helped raise her grandkids, who are her pride and joy. You could always find her...
Brenda Lee Spidle
Nov 4, 2018
Brenda Lee Spidle was born on October 2, 1961 and passed away November 4, 2018, at Mount Ogden Regional with her mother by her side. She will be missed more than words can express. She had her two boys, Shawn Spidle and Richard Spidle; her mother, Sharon Dolittle; her sister, Barbra Dolittle; and her grandson, Reichard Spidle. Brenda was such...
M. Douglas Payne
Nov 2, 2018
In the afternoon of November 2, 2018, we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Doug Payne. Born November 18, 1947, to Herman and Valate Payne in Ogden, Utah. Doug grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and dedicated his life to serving in the gospel. He married...
Larene Perkins
Oct 31, 2018
LaRene Perkins, 80, passed away peacefully at her home October 31, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born February 20, 1938, to Roland and Orella Taylor in Ogden, Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School. LaRene married William T. Perkins on January 25, 1957, in Ogden, Utah. LaRene was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was...
Martha "Marcie" Smith
Oct 30, 2018
Martha "Marcie Smith, born June 12, 1940, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018, in Clearfield, UT. Marcie lived her life enjoying the simple pleasures of family and friends. She will be remembered as a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, William O. Smith and many family members and...
Hugh Cameron Sperry Jr.
Oct 30, 2018
Hugh Cameron Sperry Jr, 64, passed away at home on October 30, 2018, after battling renal cancer. He was born in Ogden, on February 20, 1954, the fifth of six children to Hugh Cameron Sperry and Irene Hampson. He spent his childhood in Sunset roaming the fields and canals with his neighborhood buddies; friends he would be connected to his...
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