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.
Ray Maurice Powell
Aug 10, 2014
Ray Maurice Powell April 6, 1921 ~ August 10, 2014 Ray M. Powell passed away August 10, 2014 with his wife Ruth by his side. He was born April 6, 1924 in Calumet, Oklahoma. Ray was the 5th of eight children born to James P. Powell and Ora Winfrey Powell. Ray attended High School in Calumet and then entered the...
Lyman Grant Buttars
Aug 9, 2014
Lyman Grant Buttars Lyman Grant Buttars, 93, returned with honor to his Father in Heaven on August 9, 2014. He was born on June 19, 1921 in Dayton, Idaho, the son of David W. Buttars and Maude Shumway; the seventh of 10 children. He spent his youth in Dayton, going to school and working on the family farm. He later...
Katie Cook Kiernan
Aug 7, 2014
Katie Cook Kiernan, 90, passed away August 7, 2014. She was born April 19, 1924 to Percy N. and LaRene Z. Cook in Ogden, Utah. Katie graduated from Ogden High School in 1942. She married Thomas J. Kiernan October 15, 1949 in Ogden. She retired from DDO and was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi and Queen Esther #4...
Thomas A. Ryan
Aug 7, 2014
Thomas A. Ryan, 31, passed away August 7, 2014 in his sleep due to unknown causes. He was born November 12, 1982 to Diane Adams and Thomas Ryan in Ogden, Utah. Thomas graduated from UCMT/Eagle Gate. He married Jessica Sell on August 7, 2009. Tommy had a strong love for his family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, father...
Kay Gaddie Wooden
Aug 7, 2014
Kay Gaddie Wooden 1938-2014 Kay Gaddie Wooden passed from this life after a valiant battle on August 7, 2014. She was born on April 13, 1938 to Malcom and Venna Gaddie in Garland, Utah. Kay lived most of her childhood in Logan, Utah. She graduated from Utah State University with a major in English and French. It was there that...
Joseph Higgs
Aug 7, 2014
Joseph Lamar Higgs April 7th, 1941 ~ August 7, 2014 Joseph Lamar Higgs, 73, passed away on August 7, 2014 in his home. Joe was born on April 7, 1941 to Thomas and Elsie Jones Higgs in Roy, Utah. He graduated at Weber High School in 1959 and married Rosemary Merriam on March 28, 1959 in Ogden, Utah. Joe worked...
Russel Thorne
Aug 1, 2014
Russel Glen Thorne May 24, 1924 - August 1, 2014 Russel Glen Thorne died on August 1, 2014. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Clifford and Anna Thorne on May 24, 1924. He was the youngest of five siblings and is the last of his family; passing away at age 90. He lived all his life in Ogden. Russ...
Russel Glen Thorne
Aug 1, 2014
Russel Glen Thorne May 24, 1924 - August 1, 2014 Russel Glen Thorne died on August 1, 2014. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Clifford and Anna Thorne on May 24, 1924. He was the youngest of five siblings and is the last of his family; passing away at age 90. He lived all his life in Ogden. Russ...
Junius W. Black
Jul 31, 2014
Our Dad and loving husband, Jack Black, passed away the morning of July 31st, after months of failing health. Survived by his wife, Irene; six children: Steve, Tom, Jim, Suzie, Jill & Janeece and twenty grandchildren. He was married in the Los Angeles Temple to his wife and sweetheart of 54 years. They were devoted to each other to the...
Tomie Trumpf
Jul 30, 2014
Tomie Trumpf June 9, 1936 ~ July 30, 2014 Tomie Trumpf, 78, passed away July 30, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. She was born June 9, 1936 to Sanzo & Toki Yoshikawa in Akita Ken, Japan. Tomie graduated high school. She married Rene Paul Trumpf. Tomies grandfather was Kanzo, born December 13, 1895. Kanzo Yoshikawa married Toyo, who gave birth to...
James Richard Ellis
Jul 29, 2014
James (J.R.) Richard Ellis March 16, 1953 - July 29, 2014 We lost our beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. But Heaven gained an Angel. Jim Ellis, 61, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Ohio State University Medical Center. Jim was born on March 16, 1953 in a twin birth to Josephine and Richard Ellis...
Ladawn Riddle Stott
Jul 29, 2014
LaDawn Riddle Stott March 9, 1925 - July 29, 2014 LaDawn Riddle Stott, 89 passed away, July 29, 2014. She was born March 9, 1925 to Loreta Barnson and Clarence Riddle in Cedar City, Utah. LaDawn graduated from Cedar City High School April 30, 1943. She married Joseph Percy Stott in the St. George Temple on May 13, 1943. She...
Sean Paul Herrick
Jul 29, 2014
Sean Paul Herrick February 17, 1988 July 29, 2014 Sean passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at U of U Hospital Burn Unit surrounded by his loved ones. Sean was born February 17, 1988 in Ogden, Utah to Steve Herrick and Cherie Atencio. Sean was a very special person with a true and sincere heart. Most of you that knew...
Jolene Garner Bennett
Jul 28, 2014
Jolene Garner Bennett April 28, 1947 ~ July 28, 2014 Jolene Garner Bennett, 67 passed away, July 28, 2014 in Hooper, UT. She was born April 28, 1947 to E. Spencer and Audrey J. Garner in Ogden, UT. Jolene graduated from Weber High School and attended Weber College. She married Larry Crouch in the Salt Lake Temple, later divorced, and...
Pauline Beth Ostler
Jul 28, 2014
January 4, 1920 - July 28, 2014 Pauline Beth Ostler passed away at home surrounded by her children on July 28, 2014. She was born in Ephraim, Utah to Charles and Wilhelmina Olsen. Pauline was the youngest of 12 children. She graduated from Granite High School. Pauline married Frank William (Bill) Ostler on April 1, 1942. They shared a loving...
William F. Colvell
Jul 26, 2014
William F. Colvell, age 89, passed away July 26th at his home in South Ogden. He was born July 9, 1925, the oldest son of Mary Stephens and William F. Colvell. He was a lifelong resident of Weber County. He spent a lot of time in his youth working alongside his father on the farm. He enlisted in the Navy...
Daniel Reeves
Jul 25, 2014
Daniel Reeves May 6, 1985 ~ July 25, 2014 Daniel Reeves, 29, passes away July 25, 2014. He was born May 6, 2014 to Carlton Reeves and Carlis Scott-Reeves in Ogden, Utah. Daniel Reeves graduated from Northridge High School. Daniel passed away due to a long battle with Sickle Cell Anemia. He enjoyed life and most of all being with...
William R. Humphrey Jr.
Jul 23, 2014
On July 23rd, 2014, the wind blew and carried William R. Humphrey Jr.; better known as "Unk" or "Billy" home to "GRANDFATHER". He is finally home with the ones that made the journey before him. His father, William R. Humphrey Sr.; mother, Sarah "Beda" Chamberlain Humphrey; brother, Robert Nott Sr.; sister, Jacqueline Humphrey Nott; and nephew, Martin Nott. He will...
Arlene C. Walker
Jul 22, 2014
Arlene C. Walker, 90, passed away July 22, 2014. She was born December 15, 1923 to Alva and Sarah Clifford in Ogden, Utah. Arlene graduated from the L.D.S. School of Nursing in Idaho Falls, ID. She married Carl H. Walker March 10, 1948 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Arlene retired from the McKay-Dee Hospital then continued to work in various...
Thomas M. Kite
Jul 21, 2014
Thomas M. Kite, 79, passed away July 21, 2014. He was born August 21, 1934 to Lori and Addison Eugene Kite in Keokuk, Iowa. He married Jeanne F. Case on January 30, 1962 at the White Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thomas M. Kite was a military career man who served in Vietnam and the Korean War. He retired as...
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