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.
Scott Ingvald Jacobsen
Sep 11, 2017
Scott Ingvald Jacobsen, 64, passed away surrounded by his family on September 11, 2017, in South Ogden due to natural causes. Scott was born on February 6, 1953, to Eugene and Pauline Jacobsen in Ogden, Utah. Scott graduated from Ogden High School in 1971. He married and later divorced Cheri Ann King. Scott was in automotive sales the majority of...
Steven D. Bessinger
Sep 9, 2017
Steven D. Bessinger passed away on September 9, 2017. He has gone to be with his sweetheart and we are sure there is a glorious reunion. Steven was born August 27, 1943, in Brigham City, UT to Clarence Bessinger and Nondus Larsen Holland. He ran the streets of Brigham with his brothers, Ron, Lee, Neil, Mike, and sister Sharon (Jim)...
Mona Beverly Nye Lewis
Sep 9, 2017
On September 9, 2017, an unexpected visit from Heavenly Angels visited Layton, Utah and carefully escorted Mona Beverly Nye Lewis to her Heavenly Father just short of her 93rd birthday. She was born September 25, 1924. Mona was the daughter of Victor John Nye and Tusnelda (Nellie) Kraft of Ogden, Utah. Mona married Robert Taylor and they were blessed with...
Sandra Clegg London
Sep 8, 2017
Our Mother and Grandmother, Sandra Clegg London, passed away September 8, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born August 3, 1935, in South Ogden UT, the youngest child of Neil and Emily Clegg. She attended Burch Creek Elementary and later Weber High School. She married Robert G. London October 24, 1956, in Ogden, Utah and their marriage was later solemnized...
Brayden Daniel Graves
Sep 8, 2017
Brayden Daniel Graves, 1 month, born July 28, 2017, to Karissa Carter Meacham and Matthew Graves, earned his wings on Sept 8, 2017. He had a definite way of communicating! He had favorite songs, favorite positions, favorite times of day, and favorite colors. Yellow seemed to irritate him and blues, grays, and purples seemed to soothe him. He enjoyed the...
Clifford Earl Porter
Sep 7, 2017
Clifford Earl Porter, Jr., 83, passed away September 7, 2017, at the George Wahlen Veterans Home of natural causes. Clifford was born December 3, 1933, to Cliff and Ilene Porter in Ogden, Utah. Clifford attended school in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Weber High School. He married Carol Lee Cairns Porter. Clifford worked for the Union Pacific Railroad before enlisting...
Marilyn Jean Ryan
Sep 6, 2017
Marilyn Jean Lindsey Ryans adventure in life began on April 2, 1950. She was called home on September 6, 2017. She died from complications of Post-Polio Syndrome. Marilyn contracted Polio at the age of two. She spent numerous summers undergoing corrective surgeries on her affected right leg. Finally, as a young lady, she had a rare unheard of surgery in...
Kathy Gabaldon
Sep 6, 2017
Kathy was born on January 28, 1961, in Ogden, Utah. Attending schools in Ogden, Kathy graduated from Ogden High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University. Kathy is survived by her son, Virgil Gabaldon and his girlfriend Sarah of Salt Lake City; as well as her siblings, Robert (Henry & Henrietta) Martinez from New Mexico,...
Ray Earl Child
Sep 4, 2017
Our loving father, Ray Earl Child, son of John T. and Katherine Van Kampen Child passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at Davis North Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born at home in Clinton just west of the Clinton Elementary School where he attended school and helped on the family farm raising cattle. Ray was a wonderful father, grandpa,...
Harold Don Ashcraft
Sep 3, 2017
Harold Don Ashcraft, 89, was born March 5, 1928, to Vernia and Verna Bingham Ashcraft in Moody, Idaho, the fifth of ten children. He passed away on September 3, 2017. He graduated from St. Anthony High School, served an LDS mission to the Southern States and served in the US Army 523rd Signal Company for two years during the Korean...
Francis Nadeen Hackwell
Sep 3, 2017
Frances Nadeen Wheeler Hackwell, age 94, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at her sons home in Roy, Utah. Nadeen was born December 21, 1922, in Ogden, Utah, to William Sherman Wheeler and Edna A. Wheeler. She attended Ogden School for the Blind and graduated from Washington High School in Ogden. She married Francis (Jimmy) James Hackwell, the love...
Blaine Dee Coleman
Sep 2, 2017
Blaine Dee Coleman, age 58, passed away at home early Saturday morning on September 2, 2017, due to complications of cancer. He was born on April 2, 1959, in Rexburg, Idaho to Aldon and Glenna Coleman. Blaine attended school in Cache Valley, Utah, and graduated from Skyview High School. He was a short and long haul truck driver for many...
Harold John Kay
Aug 31, 2017
Our father, Harold John Kay, returned to his Heavenly Father on August 31, 2017. He was delivered at home by a midwife, in Tremonton, Utah on March 20, 1928, to Loren and Zina (Cooke) Kay. He married Elsie Bray (deceased) on August 18, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah and fathered six children: Elsie LaRue (Denis M. deceased) James, Garalee...
Carl Weston Roper
Aug 29, 2017
Carl Weston Roper, age 49, passed away August 29, 2017. He was born May 20, 1968 to Weston Stanley Roper and Holly (Springer) Schaefer in Ogden, UT. Carl graduated from Bonneville High School. Carls greatest love in life was his son C.J. His greatest accomplishment in life was becoming a father. He enjoyed talking to everyone as a child and...
William Craig Wood
Aug 29, 2017
William Craig Wood, age 59, of Ogden Utah, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Craig passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017. Craig was born January 18th, 1958, in Provo, Utah to William S. Wood and Ruth Ann Paramore. Craig went to Ben Lomond High School and then joined...
Gloria Elaine Lassen Griggs
Aug 28, 2017
Our short, fun loving, feisty mother, grandmother, aunt and friend returned home to her Father in Heaven and loving family whom patiently have been waiting for her on August 28, 2017, at the age of 91. Gloria was born on March 7, 1926, to Olaf and Fanny Lassen in Ogden, Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School and married Keith...
Don C. Fredrickson
Aug 20, 2017
Don C. Fredrickson, 83, passed away in his home, surrounded by family on August 20, 2017, after a 5 year battle with cancer. Don was born in Logan, UT on December 10, 1934, to Mary Jane Murray and Chester Fredrickson. He was raised in Ogden, where he attended school and met the love of his life, Juanita Fay Allred; they...
Lisa Ann Vipperman
Aug 16, 2017
Lisa Ann Vipperman, 56, passed away at home on August 16, 2017. She was born on November 29, 1960. She was the second of six children born to Robert and Joyce Vipperman. Lisa graduated from South High School in 1979. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Utah in 1987 becoming a first generation college graduate igniting her...
Charles Norman John
Aug 13, 2017
Its been said that the dash between birth and death is what counts. Charles began and finished his race in Ogden, Utah, where he was born to Norman and Betty John and preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Colleen, and brother, Rick. The family lived briefly in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, where boyhood memories were formed. Charles...
Clayton Lee Holliday
Aug 13, 2017
Clayton Lee Holliday, 52, passed away peacefully at his home in Morgan, Utah on August 13, 2017. Clayton was born on January 10, 1965, to Frank L. Holliday and Janet Holliday in Ogden, Utah. Clayton graduated from Clearfield High School. Clayton brought joy to all who knew him. He enjoyed woodworking, yard work, going on walks and consuming Hostess products....
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