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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.
Betty Lane Stromberg
Apr 11, 2018
Betty Lane Stromberg, 90, passed away April 11, 2018. Betty was born on July 27, 1927 (on her mothers birthday) to Hester M. Shultz and Herbert E. Lane in Ogden, Utah. Betty stepped through the veil for a joyous reunion with her husband, daughter, parents, siblings and friends on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. On May 27, 1948 she married Charles...
Luana Petersen Gilbert
Apr 9, 2018
Luana Petersen Gilbert, 88, passed peacefully on April 9, 2018. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 25, 1929, the first child of Brian Lind and Wanda Davis Petersen. She attended schools in Los Angeles, California; Ely, Nevada; Coalville, Utah; and graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City in 1947. She married her love, Robert...
Doreen Elizabeth Hotchkiss
Apr 8, 2018
Doreen Elizabeth (nee Maxwell) Hotchkiss, 90, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 8, in Ogden, Utah. Doreen was born May 12, 1927, in Van Kleek Hill, ON, the only child of Claude and Della (Wilson) Maxwell. Her father was a civil engineer, whose career took the family to exotic places. Thus, Doreen had a peripatetic childhood hopscotching around...
Jay J. Anderson
Apr 7, 2018
Jay J. "Andy" Anderson, 94, passed away April 7, 2018, from complications of Parkinsons disease. Jay was born October 18, 1923, to Levi Anderson and Mina Merelda Jones in Panaca, Nevada. Jay attended school in Mount Pleasant before joining the National Guard. He married Lorraine Price and they built their dream home on undeveloped land in the area known as...
Penny Trimble Higgs
Apr 5, 2018
Penny Trimble Higgs, 54, passed away on April 5, 2018, at McKay Dee Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1964, in Ogden, Utah, to Bob and Sheryl Trimble. Penny graduated from Clearfield High School. She married Jeff Higgs but later divorced. They had one son, Colton Higgs. Penny enjoyed boating, camping and going to the dunes. She worked at...
Carol T. Gibbs
Apr 5, 2018
Carol T. Gibbs, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 5, 2018. She was born, July 18, 1928 to David D. and Helen E. Thomas in Arlington, Massachusetts. Carol graduated from Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire and attended the University of New Hampshire. She married Carter B. Gibbs in Bedford, New...
Iona Harper Stewart
Apr 3, 2018
Iona Onie Harper Stewart, 89, passed away April 3, 2018, in Layton, UT. Onie was born October 9, 1928, to Seth Harper and Ianthe Matheson in Culver City, CA. Private family services were held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park. Services under the direction of Leavitts Mortuary. Service Information Date: Thursday, April 5, 2018
Dorothy L Rene
Apr 3, 2018
In lovingmemory of Dorothy L. Rene who passed from this good earth on April 3, 2018. She joins her loving husband, companion, and friend Benjamin D. Rene, her devoted daughter Marcia A. Rene (Earickson), and her loving granddaughter Jenell L. Rene in Eternal Heaven. She is survived by her sister Shirley, her brother Richard, sister-in-law June, her immediate family Melody,...
Lois Bitton Graser
Apr 1, 2018
Our loving mother, Lois Bitton Graser, passed away surrounded by her children in the early morning of April 1, 2018. She was born May 3, 1925, and grew up in Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah. She graduated from Weber High School. After high school, she graduated from Weber College where she met our Dad, Verl Graser. They married after college. A...
Sergio Curletto
Apr 1, 2018
Sergio Curletto, 73 years old, fought against cancer for the past ten months. Mind and heart alike, he pushed through with many victories. Though his disease became debilitating, it never changed his will or strength. He passed away on April 1st, 2018, with his beloved wife, Sandra and loved ones by his side. He and his twin brother were welcomed...
Shalese Nicole Lemberes-Chalk
Mar 31, 2018
Beautiful Daughter, Wife, Mother, Granddaughter: A special ray of sunshine God sent from up above to bless the lives of Jeff and Suzy where she lived and shared their love. Shalese lived life to the fullest and enjoyed being with family and had a bond with her grandparents that will live on forever. She was very caring, kind, beautiful and...
Claris Larsen
Mar 28, 2018
Claris Hall Larsen, 96, passed away on March 28, 2018. She was born on June 22, 1921, to Joseph Jefferson Hall and Amanda Jensen in Arco, Idaho. Claris graduated from Hyrum High School and attended USU. She married Golden Taylor Larsen on May 29, 1942, and was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Claris enjoyed golfing, playing bridge with...
Michael James Shannon
Mar 26, 2018
Mike was born June 17, 1940, in Oxnard, California, the son of Kenneth Walter and Caroline Minnie (Petit) Shannon. Mike and his sister, Kathleen were raised in Oxnard. Farm life suited Mike and he started working on his grandfathers ranch at an early age and continued to work on the ranch beginning his lifelong career of farming. Mike and his...
Karen Jo Vandrimmelen
Mar 26, 2018
Karen Jo VanDrimmelen died March 26, 2018. Born in Ogden to Chester Martin and Norma Croshie. She graduated from Ogden High School. Karen married Thomas VanDrimmelen on April 24, 1981, in Reno, Nevada. Karen made her home in Farr West, Utah where she had many adventures gardening, cooking, and taking care of her family. She loved to travel, go camping,...
Blaine F Parker
Mar 23, 2018
Blaine F. Parker 59, passed away on March 23, 2018, in Ogden, Utah. He was the son of Vern and Dorthy Parker. Blaine graduated from Bonneville High School. He worked at the Union Pacific Railroad as part of a survey team and was proud of his railroad career as his father had worked there too. Blaines final career was working...
Devon Charles Jensen
Mar 23, 2018
DeVon (De) Charles Jensen died on March 23, 2018. He was born in Ogden, Utah, on September 14, 1931, a son of William C. and E. Vivian Wahlstrom Jensen. He married Shirley M. Hawn in 1955. They were divorced in 1979. He then married Mary Louise Mitchell Carney in 1985. DeVon graduated from Ogden High School, Weber State College, Utah...
Frank Leslie Price
Mar 22, 2018
Frank L. Price Sparky passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2018. He was born in 1925 in the Steel City, Pittsburgh, Pa. Frank was a loving and caring man, always there to help family and friends. Frank graduated from Oliver High School where he was quarterback of the football team, played basketball and was president of his senior class. Due to...
Betty Jean Reed
Mar 20, 2018
Betty Jean was born to Ralph E. and Mary Jane Shurtliff on June 1, 1923, in Ogden, Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School and went on to attend Weber College and Utah State University. It was while at Weber College that she met her future husband, Robert Reed. Soon After Robert enlisted in the Navy, they began a romantic...
Orville J "Oj" Pilcher
Mar 20, 2018
OJ was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. He married Mary Davis June 30, 1950. He served in the Navy during WWII. His 50 years with Southern Pacific Railroad moved him out of Utah to California where he and his family lived for 63 years. He is survived by his sister Gloria Carolyn Lewis; daughter Kathie Hord (Buck); grandchildren Clay,...
Layla Gloria Tinsley
Mar 18, 2018
Born to Cherish Gomez and Austin Tinsley on March 18, 2018, and joined our heavenly father only a few short hours later. Her heart was strong and continued to beat for two hours even though her tiny body wasnt ready for this world since she was born at only 17 weeks. Layla danced in her mommys belly and had her...
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