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.
Joyce Isaac Knight
Jun 21, 2016
Heaven called a very special Angel home on June 21, 2016. Joyce Isaac Knight passed away after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Joyce married the love of her life, Gary Knight on December 23, 1987. Joyce enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, car shows, and in her younger years, belly dancing. Joyce is survived by her husband Gary; five...
Birdena Â??Birdieâ? Jackie Beveridge Covert
Jun 20, 2016
Birdena Birdie Jackie Beveridge Covert, 95, passed away June 20, 2016. She was born July 18, 1920 to Jack and Gladys LaDora Wilkins Beveridge in Porta Costa, California. She married Wendell Covert. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and was a devoted homemaker. Birdie is survived by husband, Wendell. She is preceded in death by her parents;...
Stanley D. Elison
Jun 20, 2016
Stanley D. Elison, 72, passed away June 20, 2016. He was born September 20, 1943 to Dale and Afton Elison in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stan graduated from Davis High School in 1961. He married Mary Ellen Hartey in Kaysville, Utah on February 19, 1965. Stan was a devoted husband and father. His passions were his family, serving Jesus, golfing,...
Johanna Meents
Jun 17, 2016
Johanna (Hanna) Meents, 82, passed away in South Ogden of Alzheimers disease. Hanna was born October 19, 1933 to Peter and Louisa Nieuwenburg in Amsterdam, Holland. She married Jerry Meents on October 29, 1951 in Amsterdam, Holland. Hanna immigrated to Ogden, Utah in 1957, along with her husband and 5 year old son. She lived most of her life in...
Shane Mariani
Jun 17, 2016
Our beloved brother, uncle, son, father and friend Shane Mariani returned home to be with his mother on June 17, 2016. He was born May 6, 1967 to Larry and Sharon Mariani in Ogden, UT. Shane graduated from Bonneville High School in 1985. He attended Weber State University where he was a member of the Beta Theta Phi Fraternity. He...
Elgin Myrle Charlesworth
Jun 15, 2016
Elgin Myrle Charlesworth, 76, passed away June 15, 2016. Elgin served in the Army as a member of the Medical Corps before returning home to become a proud member of the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Union for over 35 years. He was a strong supporter of scouting as well as volunteering at the Riverdale Senior Center. Elgin is survived by...
Val Barton Bodily
Jun 13, 2016
Val Barton Bodily passed away in Meridian, Idaho on June 13, 2016. He was born to Barton and Aldine Baker Bodily on February 1, 1939. Val graduated from Davis High and attended Weber State. He was employed at Memorex, Hill A.F.B. and with the U. S. Army as a Calabration Specialist. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Alene...
Gene Neuenschwander
Jun 13, 2016
Gene Neuenschwander, 87, passed away June 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. Gene was born December 3, 1928 to Harold B. and Gladys Crompton in Ogden, UT. Gene graduated from Ogden High School where she served as vice president of her class. She married Clarence Junior (Swanee) Neuenschwander. Grandma Gene dedicated her life to her family. She had many talents...
Dean C. Ford
Jun 12, 2016
Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on June 11, 2016. He was born on September 25, 1933 in Salamanca, New York to Stanley Ford and Margaret Kessler. He graduated from Franklinville High School and spent most of his teen years in agriculture and enjoyed hunting and fishing in upstate New York. He devoted much of his life...
Norma Dale Draughn
Jun 12, 2016
Norma Dale Draughn, 77, passed away June 12, 2016 in Layton, Utah due to complications from surgery. She was born November 2, 1938 to Sidney Allen Draughn and Katherine Maybel Kingsbury in Mt. Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. She graduated from Mt. Airy High School and then attended Brigham Young University. Norma was a beloved teacher for 40 years in...
Veda Judkins Ferguson
Jun 10, 2016
Our sweet mother, Veda Judkins Ferguson, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born on September 9, 1921 to LeRoy and Luella Judkins and grew up in Ogden and North Ogden graduating from Weber High School. On December 6, 1941 she married Verl Jackson Ferguson. They settled in Ogden and had...
Fred D. Martin
Jun 10, 2016
Fred D. Martin age 93 passed away after a ten yearstruggle with Alzheimer s disease on June 10, 2016 at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. Fred and Marty were married in Burbank, California on November 1st, 1941 and sealed in the S.L.C. Temple June 1955. Fred was a flight engineer during WWII, a Captain in the Civil Air...
John Richard Oliver
Jun 9, 2016
John Richard Oliver, 49, passed away peacefully in his home on June 9th, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 28th, 1967 in Ogden, Utah to John Oliver and Francis Oliver. Having followed his dreams, he worked as both a licensed barber and as a professional musician in the years preceding his illness. Rich was always a...
Casey Gridley Shorten
Jun 9, 2016
Casey Gridley Shorten, aged 66, peacefully passed away at home on June 9, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 26, 1950 to Ralph and Helen Shorten in Ogden, Utah. Casey graduated from Ogden High School in 1969 and remained life-long friends with many classmates. He married the love of his life Annagay on February 29, 1992....
Isaac Vicente Salazar
Jun 8, 2016
Isaac Vicente Salazar beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, at age 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5, 1927 to Jose Vicente and Amanda Cordova Salazar in San Juan, CO. Ike served in the Army and later moved to Utah where he worked at Hill...
Douglas R. Larson
Jun 5, 2016
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and comrade Doug, passed away on June 5, 2016 of complications of cancer. He was born July 31, 1952 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Orval and Barbara Larson. Doug graduated from Battle Lake High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Park University. On June 15, 1974 he married Tammie Macheledt....
Patti Sue Cardon
Jun 4, 2016
Patti Sue Cardon, 60, passed away on June 4, 2016. Patti was born February 15, 1956 to Ray and Jeanne Cardon in Ogden, Utah. Patti graduated from Weber State University. She married Mike Welker on February 2, 1979. They were later divorced but remained close. Pattis life took an agonizing turn after back surgery was performed on her, resulting in...
Bryce Raleigh Jensen
Jun 4, 2016
Bryce Raleigh Jensen was born on November 18, 1914 in Roy, Utah to Joseph William and Iola (not Lola) Thompson Jensen. Bryce died in his South Ogden home on Saturday, June 4. Through a combination of his incredible determination and a variety of support, Bryce lived in his own home until his passing. He didnt know how not to give...
Severiano Tovar
Jun 3, 2016
Severiano Tovar,72, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Severiano was born March 12, 1944 to Enrique Tovar and Soledad Garcia in Manza, Michoacan, Mexico. He married Elia Juarez. Severiano is survived by his wife, Elia Juarez; children: Airel Tovar, Enrique Tovar, Jorge Luis Tovar, Luis Manuel Tovar, Ernesto Tovar; brothers: Gildardo, Enrique, Odilon, Heraclio, Jaime,...
Denny Lee Nelson
Jun 2, 2016
Denny Nelson passed away June 2, 2016 after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer. Hes survived by his sweetie Mary, his daughter Jennefer, his sons Matthew and Joseph, and grandchildren Bernie, Brianna, and Mattius. Services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Salty Creative on 443-27th Street in Ogden. You can...
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