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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.
Anthony Paul Mcauliffe
Jan 8, 2016
Native Ogden resident Anthony Paul McAuliffe passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2016 in Murray, Utah at the age of 62, surrounded by his extended family. Tony was born on October 15, 1953 to James and Gloria McAuliffe. He attended Bonneville High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Integrated Studies from Weber State University. Tony loved...
Gloria Dell Yarbrough
Jan 8, 2016
Del Yarbrough, 69, returned home January 8, 2016 at Crestwood Care Center. She was born December 4, 1946 to Martha Ellen Earnest and Wallace Hooper Borders in Langdale, Alabama. Del graduated from Wadley High School. She married Virgil Yarbrough on March 10, 1968. Del was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She devoted her life to her family and serving...
Helga E. Basson
Jan 5, 2016
Helga E. Basson, 81, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was born September 19, 1934 to Fritz and Gerda Schudlick in Berlin, Germany. She married William J. Basson who later passed away. Helga is survived by daughters, Virginia Bretthauer (Arvada, CO), Lee (Steve) Worrell (Layton, UT); son, Bill Basson (Bellview, WA); five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family would...
Jeanne Ellis Frost
Jan 3, 2016
Our Saint Jeanne Ellis Frost passed away January 3, 2016. She was born May 26, 1923 to Silva Larsen and Asa Lynwood Ellis in Standardville, Utah descended from LDS pioneers from Denmark and England. She was raised in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Ogden High School in 1941. After attending business school, she then went to work at Hill Field...
Bette Leona Watkins Glover
Jan 2, 2016
Bette Leola Watkins Glover passed away on January 2, 2016 peacefully with her husband and sons by her side. Bette was born July 11, 1936 in Nampa, ID to Ray and Yodie Watkins. She lived in Minidoka, ID and later the family moved to Pocatello, ID. She attended Pocatello High School. She married Reid Glover in February 1952. They were...
Robert Lee Merritt
Jan 1, 2016
Robert Lee Merritt, 85, of North Ogden, Utah, passed away peacefully, at home in his own bed, in the arms of his loving wife, and next to his devoted dog, with family nearby, at 12:35 am, January 1, 2016. The cause was congestive heart failure. He was a very good man, blessed by God to leave this life for the...
Darrell J. Bigler
Jan 1, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Darrell. He was born in Auburn, Wyoming and passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side. Darrell graduated from Ogden High School in 1950 and attended Weber State University. He married Barbara Ann Child on September 6, 1950. He joined the U.S. Army in February...
Martin Edward Smauldon
Dec 29, 2015
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother from a sudden heart attack. Martin was born on November 17, 1949 in Ogden, Utah to Richard Lewis Smauldon and Tiny June Smauldon. Martin graduated from Ogden High School in 1968 where he lettered in track and field, was a Boys State Representative and participated in...
Mae Rose Jones
Dec 29, 2015
Mae Rose Jones passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and loved ones, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Mae Rose was born and raised in Cache Junction, Utah, the youngest daughter of Henry Oscar Jones and Clara Elizabeth Wright. Upon her graduation from high school in 1937, she attended nursing school and had a successful and rewarding career...
Marvin Lee Steed
Dec 28, 2015
Marvin Lee Steed passed away December 28, 2015 at the age of 88. He passed peacefully at his home of natural causes. He was born December 7, 1927 to Raphael Lee and Maybelle Moore Steed in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ogden High School and Weber State College. He was married to Shirley Mae Hill in 1946 in the Logan...
Dennis Palmer
Dec 28, 2015
Palmer 61, passed away, December 28, 2015. Dennis was born August 12, 1954 to Rex and Velma Palmer in Ogden, Utah. Dennis attended Bonneville High School. He married Lynda Mosher on February 24, 1973. Together they had three daughters and were later divorced. Dennis took pride in his love of being a mason, even while battling Rheumatoid Arthritis for the...
Joseph Ludwig Sieger
Dec 25, 2015
Joseph Ludwig Sieger, 84, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015, and was loved by many family members both in the United States and Germany. He was born July 4, 1931, in Cranston, Rhode Island. Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1976, serving in Germany and later at the Pentagon, in Washington DC. While serving...
Jimmy Doyle Cosper, Sr.
Dec 25, 2015
Jimmy Doyle Cosper, Sr., 86, passed away December 25, 2015 in Roy, Utah. Jimmy was born March 22, 1929 to James Lloyd and Mary Dunn Cosper in Colony, Oklahoma. Jimmy attended Weber State College as a machinist. He married Darma Neeley on November 29, 1947 in Evanston, Wyoming. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on June...
Leroy Albert Pearson
Dec 24, 2015
LeRoy Albert Pearson passed away December 24, 2015 from a lingering illness. He was born August 24, 1934 in Baker, Oregon to Emery and Delores West Pearson. He spent his first years in North Powder, Oregon and Baker, Oregon. He lived a few years with his Aunt and Uncle in Herford, Oregon. He graduated from North Powder High School. When...
Loretta Lehrmann Frecker
Dec 24, 2015
Loretta Lehrmann Frecker passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve surrounded by her loving family after a short, valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born December 29, 1958 to Donna Christensen and Bernard Lehrmann in Ogden, Utah. Loretta married Douglas Frecker on March 8, 1975 in Ogden, Utah. Together they had three children, Tina McCubbin (Cory), Steven (Shylah)...
Gary Lee Schroader
Dec 23, 2015
Gary Lee Schroader passed away on December 23, 2015. He was born November 5, 1929. He is the son of Ruth E. Grow and Herbert F. Schroader. He retired from Hill Air Force Base after 35 years. He was very talented and was an excellent artist. He did many constructive projects. He loved putting up Christmas lights and painting Christmas...
Janet Marie Pugh
Dec 23, 2015
Janet Pugh, 64, passed away December 23, 2015. She was born July 16, 1951 to Eugene and Gloria DeMaio in Pittsburgh, PA. Janet graduated from Weber State for her B.A. and the University of Utah for M.A. She married Thomas Pugh in Honolulu, HI on October 25, 1980. Janets life was dedicated to serving others. She went back to college...
Juan F. Melendrez
Dec 22, 2015
Juan Franco Melendrez, 76, passed away December 22, 2015. He was born December 20, 1939 to Victoriano Melendrez and Maria Dolores Franco in Fresnillo, Zaratecas. Juan married Evangelina Mercado in Ogden, Utah in 1997. Juan was a member of the Saint Josephs Catholic Church. He loved all his family dearly. He loved helping people in need. He always helped everyone...
Findley Paine Gridley
Dec 22, 2015
Our husband, father, and grandfather, Findley Paine Gridley passed away at his home Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the age of 87. Born to Jack F. P. Gridley and Anna Jones Gridley in Ogden, Utah on June 1, 1928, he lived and worked in the Ogden area his entire life. He attended Pingree Elementary, Lewis Jr. High, and Ogden High...
Jerry D. Bradbury
Dec 20, 2015
Jerry D. Bradbury passed away December 20, 2015. He was born November 30, 1962 to Ruth and Cecil Bradbury in Ogden, Utah. Jerry attended Ogden, High School. On September 1, 2015, he married Dena Kenney in Selby, South Dakota. Jerry spent most of his adult life doing iron work and operating cranes. Jerry met many people along the way and...
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