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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.
Helma E. Mcleod
May 6, 2016
Helma E. McLeod, 81 passed away May 6, 2016 at her sons home in Rush Valley, Utah after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Helma was born December 5, 1934 to George Groesch and Agnes Kuhn in Wurzburg, Germany. Helma married Donald L. Ith in 1955. He later passed away. She then married William McLeod in 1980. Helma worked as...
Dale Bartholomew Stewart
May 4, 2016
Dale Bartholomew Stewart, 65, of Rancho Murieta California passed away in an automobile accident on May 4th, 2016. Dale was born on May 29th, 1950 to Morriss Bartholomew and Edna Wright Stewart in Payson Utah. Dale spent much of his youth in South Ogden Utah and excelled at baseball and football. He graduated from Bonneville High School in Ogden Utah...
Harvey Robert Schwitzer
May 3, 2016
Harvey Robert Schwitzer passed away May 3, 2016 at his daughters home in Layton, Utah. He was born April 28, 1926 in Denison, Iowa to Robert F. Schwitzer and Hedwig Rosa Amelia Jaacks. Harvey married Gloria Jane Spiers October 30, 1946. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on August 9, 1948. Gloria died of cancer on August...
Ruth Elliott
May 3, 2016
Ruth Elliott, 93, passed away May 3, 2016 peacefully at her home. She was born June 11, 1922 to Robert and Bertha Miller in Harrisville, Utah. Ruth was born into a pioneer family. Ruth attended Utah State where she met and married John Elliott of South Bend, Indiana. From this union came three boys, Robert, Jon Scott and Jeffrey. She...
Jerry Arnold Davis
May 2, 2016
Jerry Arnold Davis was the eighth of 11 children born to John Leonard Davis and Mary Verna Robertson. He was born in Cedar City, Utah on October 2, 1934. He was raised in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Ogden High School in 1953. He earned degrees from both Weber College and Utah State University, with an MBA from Brigham Young...
Joann Grace Romero
Apr 28, 2016
JoAnn Grace Romero passed away April 28, 2016. JoAnn was born August 14, 1959 to Jenero Romero and Mary Romero in Clinton, Utah. She married Pedro Ocampo. She was a wonder woman who would give to everyone. She didnt have a lot, but gave with all her heart. JoAnn is survived by her spouse, Pedro; children: Michelle Romero, Ralphael Ruiz,...
Allan Wynn Ridge
Apr 22, 2016
Allan Wynn Ridge, age 91, passed away April 22, 2016 in Provo, Utah. Allan was born, September 28, 1924 to Alfred and Amme Startup Ridge in Provo, Utah. Allan graduated from Provo High School then attended BYU for a semester before he joined the army and was sent to Pamona College in California to be trained in Meteorology. He brought...
Joan S. Cliff
Apr 21, 2016
Joan S. Cliff passed away April 21, 2016. She was born on September 13, 1945 to Lenard and Dena Saunders in Ogden, Utah. Joan graduated from Bonneville High School in 1963. She married Charles Dominguez, Gary Cliff, and her current spouse of 26 years, Tom Wotton. She lived her entire life in the Ogden area where she attended school and...
Ora Jean Heslop Belnap
Apr 21, 2016
OGDEN Surrounded by her family, Ora Jean Heslop Belnap peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father April 21, 2016. Ora Jean was born January 20, 1927 in West Weber, Weber County, Utah to John Albert Heslop and Laura Bell Hogge Heslop. She was the seventh daughter and last survivor of eight siblings: Margaret, Ortell, Lois, Belva, Almira, Beth, Ivan, and Orlyn....
Joyce Edith Sandberg
Apr 18, 2016
Joyce Edith Sandberg passed away April 18, 2016 at Ogden Regional Hospital. She was born April 12, 1946 in Ogden, Utah to Ruth I. Devoe and Lawrence G. Sandberg. Joyce grew up and went to school in the Ogden area. She graduated from Ogden Adult Ed. Joyce never married. She worked on a farm and loved animals. She helped her...
Dorthea Jean Yancey Dixon Finch
Apr 15, 2016
Dorthea Jean Yancey Dixon Finch passed away peacefully in her sleep April 15, 2016 at the age of 91. Dorthea was born November 5, 1924 in Pleasant Grove, Utah to David Darrell and Olen Gardner Yancey, the oldest of three girls. She grew up in and around Pleasant Grove and attended Pleasant Grove High School. In March of 1941 Dorthea...
Jonathan Medel Gonzalez
Apr 13, 2016
JONATAHAN MEDEL GONZALEZ NACIO EL 11 DE OCTUBRE DE 1996 EN RIVERSIDE CA., HIJO MENOR DE EZEQUIEL MEDEL Y BLANCA GONZALEZ, SUS HERMANOS OSCAR MEDEL DE 26 ANOS Y ALEXIS MEDEL DE 21 ANOS. DESDE SU NACIMIENTO AL ANO 2002 RECIDIO EN RIVERSIDE CON SUS ABUELOS EZEQUIEL MEDEL, CAROLINA MEDEL Y FAMILIA, SIENDO BEBE ERA MUY ACTIVO SIEMPRE BRINCABA EN...
Betty Jo Mcmahon Martin Thompson
Apr 11, 2016
Betty Jo McMahon Martin Thompson, 86, entered into eternal peace on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Ogden Mountain View Assisted Living Facility. Betty was born on February 22, 1930, a daughter of the late George and Jewel McMahon. She was married to Melvin Martin of Mesa, Arizona and later Vance Thompson of Dunn Center, North Dakota. Betty is survived...
Dr. Edward Vendell Jr.
Apr 9, 2016
Dr. Edward Vendell Jr., of Ogden born August 11th 1932 to Edward Vendell Sr. (later Postmaster of Ogden) and Alice Alway, passed away on April 9, 2016. Ed was; Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University. After earning an associate degree in Engineering at Weber State, Ed received his Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering and was the distinguished ME...
Christopher Lee Leinwar
Apr 8, 2016
Chris returned home to his Heavenly Father on April 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He had been dealing with health issues for the last few years. He was born to Milton and Maria Leinwar. He moved to Utah in 1998 and met his love Amanda Donnelson in 1999 and later had three handsome boys. He enjoyed fishing, motocross, and...
Linden Hall Belnap
Apr 8, 2016
Linden Hall Belnap was born in Rexburg, Idaho, November 17, 1929 to goodly parents, George Ellis and Mabel Hall Belnap, the 8th of 12 children. He grew up in Hooper, UT on the family farm where he learned the value of hard work. Lin attended Hooper School, Weber High School and Weber College. He joined the U.S. Army in 1948...
Freda V. Durand
Apr 8, 2016
Freda V. Durand passed away April 8, 2016. She was born November 14, 1918 to Flora and Everett Wallis in Olathe, Colorado. She grew up with three brothers and three sisters. She graduated from Olathe High School. She married Wesley Durand in Grand Junction, Colorado on April 16, 1938. Freda moved to Utah in 1941. She worked for 20 years...
Brenda Johnson
Apr 6, 2016
Brenda Johnson, cherished wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away peacefully April 6, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at the Ogden Regional Medical Center. Brenda was born in Bountiful, Utah on December 4, 1962 to Kent and Norma Noble and graduated from Woods Cross High. Brenda opened her home, heart and refrigerator to everyone, and showed her love...
Matilda Olson Taylor
Apr 4, 2016
Matilda Olson Taylor, our angel mother and grandmother, has moved on to join our dear father on April 4, 2016. She was born September 9, 1920 to James Knut Olson and Johanna Marie Olson in Trenton, Utah. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Matilda married Darrell J. Taylor on May 13, 1939 in Preston, Idaho. They were later sealed...
Lonnie Elmer
Apr 3, 2016
Lonnie Elmer, 54, passed away April 3, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 26, 1962 to Larry M. and Wilma Fenn Elmer in Ogden, Utah. Lonnie attended Ben Lomond High School. He married Linda Berry Elmer on July 21, 1988. Lonnie was a superior mechanic and welder. He retired from Tech-Steel in 2010. In...
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