OBITUARIES

Apr 17, 2025

Carol Wheeler Goddard, our loving 94-year-old matriarch, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

She was born on January 3, 1931, in Ogden, Utah, to Paul Leslie and Helen Elaine Wheeler who were longtime residents of Ogden. She had one younger brother James Paul (Jim) Wheeler who preceded her in death, in 2006.

Carol...

Apr 11, 2025

Roy Dee Tippets passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in his hometown of Ogden, Utah, at the age of 66. Born on July 12, 1958, to Gene W. Tippets and Vera Mae Atkinson, Roy was a lifelong resident of the Ogden area, where he was a beloved member of the community and a cherished brother, uncle, and friend....

Apr 11, 2025

Brad Amidan Courtney passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Brad was 72 years old born in Ogden Utah on November 4th to Ivan and Joyce Courtney.

Brad is preceded in death by his incredible parents Ivan and Joyce and brothers Ivan J, Jeff and Chris, daughter Melissa...

Apr 8, 2025

Tamara (Tamie) Jane Simmons

August 18, 1960 – April 8, 2025

Tamara (Tamie) Jane Simmons, 64, of Ogden, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. Born on August 18, 1960, in Ogden to Gordon L. Simmons and Shirley V. Simmons. Tamie was a proud lifelong Utahn with a generous heart...

Apr 7, 2025

Frank Thompson (Tom) Read, age 86, most recently residing in Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. Tom was born on July 16, 1938, in Ogden, Utah to Franklin Archie Read and Fay Melrose Thompson. As a young man and an only child, Tom became active in Scouting. He was one of 13 young Eagle Scouts selected...

Apr 5, 2025

DIXON FORD KAPPLE, born August 19, 1953, eldest son of Dick and Elaine Ford Kapple passed peacefully early in the morning Saturday April 5, 2025.

A native of Ogden City, Dixon attended Ogden City Schools, graduated from Ogden High School and Utah State University.

He also completed a Latter-Day Saints mission to Germany.

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Apr 4, 2025

Murl and Marian, together again

Murl Bishop, a longtime resident of Riverdale, Utah, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of ninety. He was born on December 30, 1934, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Harvey and Faye Bishop. He was the second youngest child of nine kids. He grew up alongside his nephew Arnold, who...

Apr 4, 2025

David T Clark, born September 23, 1952 born to Thomas L Clark and Jannette Durrant, in Evanston Wy. Dave, Son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025 at the George E Whalen Care Facility for Veterans.

Dave graduated from Bonneville High School in 1971. He furthered his education at West...

Apr 1, 2025

Robert Veryl Davis, 91, of West Haven, Utah, passed away on April 1, 2025, from pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on April 9, 1933, to Arthur Robert Davis and Harriett Guinevera Davis in San Diego, California. After graduating from Jamestown High in New York, Bob joined the Army and is a veteran of the Korean War. Bob got a...

Apr 1, 2025

Our beloved Inez Marie Cota, affectionately known as Nezzie, passed away peacefully at her home on April 1, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she took her last breath.

Inez was born in Del Norte, Colorado on April 20, 1937 to Andrea (White-Vigil) and Ben Martinez. She grew up in humble beginnings...

Apr 1, 2025

Hazel Louise (Thomas) Romine, aged 85, was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on April 1, 2025 at 3pm in her home.

Born on May 31, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri, Hazel was the cherished daughter of Charles Cleatus Thomas and Laura Mae Williams. From humble beginnings, she grew into a...

Mar 31, 2025

Our Beloved Eddie passed away March 31, 2025. Born October 19, 1938 at home, in Ogden, Utah to Louis B. Bovero and Pauline A. (Richins) Bovero. He attended Ogden High School and served in the U.S. Army. Returning home, he worked for Smith's bakery decorating wedding cakes. For over 40 years Ed owned and operated Ed's Body Shop and...

Mar 31, 2025

Barbara was born to Wiliam C. and Norene D. Roberts in Richmond California on May 6th, 1947. She lived most of her life in Roy Utah but moved around a lot as a child and teen due to her father being in the Air Force but finally settled in Utah where she graduated from Weber High School.

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Mar 29, 2025

Dorothy Bruninga Gresham left this world 29 March 2025 for an abundantly better one.

Dorothy was born in Raymond, Minn on 3 April 1929, the daughter of Heye Bruninga and Etta Bauman. Dorothy was blessed with three daughters. RonaLee Barker(deceased), Cheri Lynn Hudson(James) Ogden, UT and Tamra Sederholm(Jeff) Ogden, UT. She loved every one of their being....

Mar 28, 2025

Our extraordinary wife and mother, Ann Drue Widmer, née Gibbons, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 73, after falling into a coma as a result of a sudden brain bleed.

Ann was born on March 7, 1952, to Claron Gardner and Andrew H Gibbons Jr. She was born in Logan, Utah, and...

Mar 25, 2025

Anna Marie Zink, 65, of Ogden Utah, passed away on March 25, 2025 after a 3.5 year battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma.

Anna was born on January 20, 1960 to mother Jungsoon Lee in Uijeonbu, South Korea. Anna spent the first 12 years of her life with her mother and brother John in Korea. When Anna was 11...

Mar 25, 2025

James Douglas Owens, the only son of Maxine McNeeley and Tom Owens, was born in Ogden, Utah on January 10, 1966. Surrounded by women, he was the brother of 4 sisters. During his adolescence, James lived with his dad in Hollywood, California. Frequenting the scenes of the Hollywood Hills. California Punk Rock culture had a heavy influence on his...

Mar 24, 2025

Joyce Berneice Sharp, 89, passed away on March 24,2025. Joyce was born on June 7,1935 to Zilpha and Edward Everett in Salina Kansas. Joyce graduated from Ogden High School in 1953.

Joyce married her soulmate Thomas R Sharp Jr on December 31, 1954. They celebrated 71 years of marriage this past year.

Joyce and Thomas...

Mar 23, 2025

Hector R. Diaz, aged 67, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Born on August 31, 1957, Hector was a cherished figure whose legacy is marked by love and dedication to his family.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Rosalva Diaz, and a vibrant family that includes his children: Enrique Diaz, Sonia Sierra...

Mar 21, 2025

Manzie Dewey Dixon, a cherished family man, respected veteran, and friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Clearfield, Utah, at the age of 87. Born on December 29, 1937, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Alvis and Geneva Chavis Dixon, Manzie grew up with a profound sense of duty and a love for...