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.
Cathiene Wanda Bailey Thorsted “Cathy”
Sep 22, 2013
Our precious angel, Cathilene (Cathy) Wanda Bailey Thorsted, peacefully passed away September 22, 2013, free to spread her wings. She was born December 28th, 1923 in Chehalis, Washington to Ivon Bailey and Laura Kitchel. On December 11th, 1943 she married George Russell Thorsted in Hoquiam, Washington, in her parents front room, which began a legacy of 70 years. They started...
Rama Rasmussen
Sep 20, 2013
Our beloved mother, Rama Rasmusen, 66, found her way across the bridge into the arms of her late husband Steve on Friday, September 20, 2013. Rama was a loving mother, beautiful dancer, successful business woman and brilliant teacher. Rama is survived by her 3 children; Todd (Lee), Trevor (Hilary) and Camileigh (John); 6 grandchildren: Brandon, Chase, Cashe, Mickenna, Emileigh and...
Pauline Rich Nichols
Sep 17, 2013
Pauline Rich Nichols passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 17, 2013 at the Family Tree Assisted Living in West Point Utah at the age of 90. Pauline was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Pauline was born in Morgan, UT on April 12, 1923 to Raymond and Luella Rich of Morgan. Pauline was the youngest of six...
Tyson Gene Spencer
Sep 17, 2013
West Haven, Tyson Gene Spencer passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Tyson was born July 22, 1975, the oldest child of Randy and Michelle Gibson Spencer. He spent his life in West Haven and graduated from Roy High School in 1993. In 1996 he married Laura Daley; had two children, and later divorced. Tyson worked at Peterson Inc. for 20...
Grace Ann Kerbel
Sep 16, 2013
Grace Ann Kerbel passed peacefully on Sept. 16, 2013 at Apple Villiage in Layton, UT. She is preceded in death by her husband, John P. Kerbel and her son, John E. Kerbel. She is survived by her children, Jerry Woslager, Julie Ann Shadoan, Mike Woslager, Nancy Lamb, Bonnie Watts, Debra Woslager, Sam Kerbel and Scott Kerbel; 15 grandchildren and 11...
Ronald Peter Cooper
Sep 13, 2013
CLEARFIELD, UT, Ronald Peter Cooper, 70 passed away 13 September 2013 at home from a long illness. He was born 8 February 1943 to Charles Oliver Cooper and Dorothy A. Mooney Cooper in Mountainside, N.J. Ronald graduated from Our Lady of the Lake High School, Sparta, N.J. in 1961 and from Weber State University in Logistic Mgt. in 1985. He...
Carole Bernal
Sep 11, 2013
Our gift from God, Carole Bernal, returned to Him on Sept. 11, 2013 at the age of 66. Carole was born and raised in Ogden attending Ogden City Schools. At Ogden High Caroles drama teacher, Portia Douglas, introduced her to Frank Bernal who became her best friend, high school sweetheart and loving husband of 46 years. Carole graduated with honors...
Curtis Wright
Sep 11, 2013
I was born May 5th 1932 in the old Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, the only child of Percy Blayne and Elva Margaret Hauser Wright. I enjoyed a happy childhood thanks to the lack of all the electronic devices that the children of today have access to; thus spending many amusing hours playing the usual outdoor games of our times...
Harley W. Christofferson
Sep 8, 2013
OGDEN, UT Harley W. Christofferson died September 8, 2013. Chris was born April 9, 1919 in Pepin, Wisconsin to William Carl Christofferson and Minnie Frank. Harley was the oldest of seven children and graduated from Pepin High School in 1937. After graduating he worked as a lumberjack for about a year, and at various other jobs around the western Wisconsin...
Lynnette Leavitt Miller
Sep 8, 2013
Lynnette H. Leavitt Miller died Sunday Sept. 8, 2013. She was born December 30, 1926 in Ogden Utah to James and Gladys Ensign Harbertson. Lynnette was raised in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School in 1943. She went on to attend the University of Utah graduating in 1947. She married Thomas T. Leavitt in the Salt Lake City Temple...
Albert Blen Smith
Sep 7, 2013
Albert Blen Smith, 67 passed away in Layton, Utah on Saturday September 7th, 2013. Blen fought a courageous battle against cancer for almost 10 years.Blen was born January 7, 1946 to Vern M. and Elaine Alsop Smith in Brigham City, Utah. As a toddler, his family moved to Clearfield. Blen grew up with his older sister and two younger brothers....
Paul James Francom
Sep 2, 2013
Paul James Francom, age 34, died on September 2nd, 2013 in Ogden, Utah. He was born on December 29, 1978 in Ogden, Utah a son of James Paul Francom and Kathleen Farr. He spent his early childhood years in Utah and Ohio. At age 10 after his father remarried, Paul moved with his family to Okinawa Japan where he spent...
Gilbert Earnest Valdez
Sep 2, 2013
Gilbert Ernest Valdez, 68 passed away September 2, 2013. He was born on September 21, 1944 to Willie Valdez and Sofia Martinez in Park View, NM. Gilbert graduated from Ogden High School in 1963. He married Peggy Chacon and they later divorced. He then married Nancy Rallison. He was employed by the Defense Depot Ogden (DDO) for 12 years. He...
Elsa Manuela Alonso
Sep 1, 2013
Elsa Manuela Alonso, 22, passed away Sept. 1, 2013, in Ogden UT. She was born April 15, 1991 to Israel and Manuela Alonso in Price, UT. She was so proud of her parents and siblings. Elsa was a graduate of Clearfield High School. Elsa was a wonderful girl. She was a hard worker and had a heart of gold, always...
Avera Pauline Bullene
Aug 31, 2013
Celebrating 99 years of life, our inspirationalmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, peacefully passed SaturdayAugust 31, 2013, three weeks before her 100th birthday. Pauline was born in Frederick, Oklahoma on October 21, 1913, the daughter of Alice Cora Gordonand William ChalmarTownsend.She was the 6th of 7 children, spendingher childhoodin Lawton, Oklahoma .A year after graduation from Lawton High School, she...
Terrell “Terry” Pierce
Aug 27, 2013
"Always have a smile on your face and a cheerful hello for the people you meet and you will always have a lot of friends." -Terry Pierce On August 27th, 2013, Terrell (Terry) Garth Pierce won his last battle with cancer and was promoted and reassigned to a new post to help guard the streets of heaven with his fellow...
Kathryn Dallinga Gale
Aug 27, 2013
Kathryn Dallinga Gale, 94, beloved mother, sister grandmother, aunt and wife, passed away quietly at her home in Ogden, Utah, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Kathryn was born November 29, 1918, the daughter of Heino and Arentje Dallinga. She attended Weber High School and though she never graduated, was very proud of obtaining her GED much later in life. Kathryn...
R.E. Gene Johnson
Aug 23, 2013
R.E. Gene Johnson, 86, passed away August 23, 2013 in Salt Lake City. Gene was born August 30, 1926 in Manhattan, KS to Chester Merrill and Rose Freida Johnson. Moved to CA in 1937 & finished school at Pasadena Jr.College. Gene was a member of the MethodistChurch & married Delores Elaine Hooper on June 23, 1951 in Pasadena, CA. He...
Sylvia Willis
Aug 22, 2013
The Sheep hear the Shepherds voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. The Shepherd called Sylvia Lue Jones Willis to her final home on August 22, 2013 with causes associated with age. Sylvia was born February 10, 1923 to William M. Jones and Suda Phillips Jones in Cement, Oklahoma. Her family moved to California...
Judge Robert V. Phillips
Aug 22, 2013
Judge Robert V. Phillips passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Aug. 22, 2013. Robert was born in Ogden, Utah on April 8, 1931 to Vernon Edward and Reva Mae Phillips. He was educated in Ogden Public Schools and graduated from Ogden High School in 1949, where he served as student body president and as a member...
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