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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.
Rodney Herbert
Nov 21, 2014
November 21, 2014 will always be remembered as a "Hard Days Night." Rod listened to "Let It Be", his last Beatles song; while cashing in his "Ticket To Ride." And while he didnt quite make it to "64" he journeyed down "A Long and Winding Road" and is peacefully resting in "Strawberry Fields Forever." "This Boy" was born on September...
Shelly Arave Olsen
Nov 20, 2014
It is with extreme sadness that my beautiful daughter, Shelly Arave Olsen passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was born June 21, 1963 in Ogden, Utah to Leon F. and Sheryll (Amidan) Arave. We have lost a very special member of our family. She was the youngest of six siblings. Shelly was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt,...
Thomas Parker
Nov 20, 2014
He was born June 15, 1936 in Wellsville, UT, a son of Harold and Ruth Parker. He was reared and educated in the Cache Valley School District. He then served in the US Army. Tom graduated from Idaho State, Pocatello, ID in 1970 with an Education-Recreation degree. Tom later became employed with the Clearfield Job Corps as a Recreation-Specialist in...
Lois Mae Paquette
Nov 19, 2014
Lois was born in Ogden, Utah to Milton and Vera (Tracy) Cawley on June 19th, 1923. She lived her whole life in Ogden, graduating from Ogden High School. She married James C. Paquette on March 12, 1942 and they enjoyed many trips throughout the country and Europe. Lois and Jim had four children: Jimmy, Kathy (Jay) Jarvis, Connie Mills and...
Larene Bateman
Nov 16, 2014
LaRene Gibson Bateman, 67 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 19, 1946 to Clifford and Dorothy Gibson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her deep devotion to God, family and friends sustained her through her challenging journey and her joyful spirit touched those...
Lois E. Fowler
Nov 14, 2014
Lois H. Fowler, born May 19, 1929 in Anaconda, Montana, passed away November 14, 2014. Lois was raised in Ogden, Utah and attended local schools. She married Darell B. Fowler on October 26, 1949 and had two sons and one daughter. They were later divorced. Lois worked for many years at Buehler, Dunn and Branz. She retired from Hill AFB,...
Deann Galbraith
Nov 11, 2014
DeAnn Herrick Galbraith, 69 passed away in her home on November 11, 2014 from unexpectedheart complications. She was born September 9, 1945to Lloyd and Gwen Herrick in Ogden, UT. She married Bruce A. Galbraith on January 20, 1967 in the Salt Lake Temple.Bruceand DeAnnspent the last 40 years living in Mountain Green, UT.DeAnn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Elizabeth “Claudia” Durrant
Nov 9, 2014
Our family has lost its rock. She passed away peacefully in her own home on Sunday night November 9, 2014. She was my best friend, my mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and a friend to so many but most of all- she was a grandma and great grandma to everyone-family, friends, neighbors. She loved not only her kids and grandkids but...
Jayne Woodyatt Turley Aka Annie Marie James “Grandmama”
Nov 3, 2014
June 14, 1955 to November 3, 2014 She was born to Don R. Woodyatt and Rose Mae Mackey Woodyatt in Willard, Utah. She married Merrell Wesley Turley on June 16, 1973, and together they had two children, Lorie Kathleen and Wesley Merrell Turley. They were later divorced. She has lived with her "better half" as she would say, Daniel Schaefer...
Willis Glenn Galvez
Nov 2, 2014
Willis Glenn Galvez, 79 was born in New Castle, Colorado on November 21, 1934, one of 12 children to Fred and Flossie Garcia Galvez. They moved to Ogden, Utah when Willis was nine-years-old. He passed away on November 2, 2014 in Ogden. He attended Ogden City Schools and graduated from Weber High School in 1954. While in school he excelled...
Thomas J. Bergeson
Nov 2, 2014
Our brother, Thomas J. Bergeson, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, November 2nd, entering the next phase of his life. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones, all who loved him deeply and unconditionally. Tom was born on April 25th, 1956. He spent his earlier years as a happy, goofy, funny kid, who loved his...
Emma Grace Callantine
Nov 2, 2014
Emma Grace Callantine, 92 of Ogden Utah, peacefully left our presence on November 2, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Emma Grace was born September 25, 1922, to loving parents Edward and Minnie Meakins in Linn County, Iowa. She was married for many years to the love of her life Walter R. Callantine. Emma Grace was quite the jokester, even...
Robert Fred Frost
Oct 31, 2014
Robert was born on April 21, 1947 to Lorin Edward & Elaine Taylor Frost in Ogden, Utah. He was the second of four children. He passed away at home October 31, 2014 from a quick battle with liver cancer. Robert married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Gray Frost on July 11, 1968. They were later sealed in the Ogden LDS...
Melba Datwyler
Oct 27, 2014
Melba Smith Datwyler, our dear sweet mother who was almost 100 passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 in St George, Utah of natural causes. She was born in Marion, Idaho on March 4, 1918, daughter of Hannibal Hamlin and Rhoda Perry Smith. She later moved to Logan, Utah where she met and married Charles Datwyler July 22, 1934. The...
Janet Cornell
Oct 27, 2014
Janet passed away peacefully in Pleasant View Utah where her son Robert and daughter-in-law Danette and their family reside. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Fortunato and Louise Giaganto. She was married to her love of 62 years Ray W. Cornell. They relocated to Southern California. Janet was a homemaker. Janet was a manager for a childrens bowling league,...
Donna I. Christensen
Oct 24, 2014
Donna I. Christensen, 84 passed away peacefully October 24, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Ogden on September 16, 1930 to Sanford and Mary Jane Darlington. She married Bernard Lehrmann on August 2, 1950. They were later divorced. She married William R. Christensen on October 8, 1971. William passed away September 27, 1997. She was a WAC...
Mary L. Garcia
Oct 24, 2014
Mary L. Garcia passed away October 24, 2014. Mary was born April 26, 1934 to Filberto Lucero and Maria Refugio Marquez in Monte Vista, Colorado. Mary L. Garcia married Adolfo Vidal Garcia in Taos, New Mexico on October 10, 1974. Mary was a hard worker and loved everyone especially her babies: Taco, Cha Cha and Cookie. She did housekeeping for...
Angelo Brunetti
Oct 24, 2014
Angelo Brunetti passed away October 24, 2014. He was born September 22, 1927 the son of Frank and Mamie Brunetti. He was a Merchant Marine and also in the Air Force. He worked for Hill Air Force Base retiring after 43 years as an instructor warehouseman. Angelo married Marilyn Shaw on February 14, 1950 in the Logan Temple and was...
Randy Devon Mower
Oct 21, 2014
Randy Devon Mower, 55, passed away at his home on October 21, 2014. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Grant Leland Mower and Lola Pope Mower. Randy attended schools in Utah until he moved to Tempe, Arizona where he graduated from Marcos De Niza high school in May, 1977. He worked as a patient aide in an Ogden nursing...
Carolyn Jean Beckstead Crandall Hirschi
Oct 20, 2014
Carolyn passed away peacefully at Adventist Hospital in Hanford, California on October 20, 2014 after an extended illness. She was born on June 22, 1939 in Ogden, UT to Ray and Lois Miller Beckstead. She grew up in the Ogden area. She worked at IRS in Ogden, Washington DC and Fresno, CA, where she retired in 1979. She married Robert...
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