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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.
William Bill Stettler
Jan 26, 2011
William Bill Stettler William (Bill) Donald Stettler, beloved husband, father and businessman, passed away January 26, 2011, at the age of 85, due to a head injury after slipping on ice. He was born to Albert Stettler and Ethel Bayley on October 24, 1925, in Brigham City, Utah. After graduating from Davis High School, Bill joined the U.S. Army Air...
Corral Ann Riddle Balsai
Jan 25, 2011
Corral Ann Riddle BalsaiCorral Ann Riddle Balsai passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure.Corral Ann was born in Ogden Utah, on November 29, 1932 , the 4th child of 15 children born to Russell Monroe Riddle and Vivetta Henderson. Corral Ann married George Balsai on December 2, 1950. Their marriage was...
Charles Allen Beu
Jan 25, 2011
Charles Allen Beu, 85, passed away January 25, 2011. He was born February 6, 1925 to Charles and Mary Bell in Allentown, PA. He was the youngest of five children.Charles served as a Merchant Marine and a Combat Rifleman during WWII. He lived the life of a true cowboy for the past 23 years, herding cattle in Kanab, UT. He...
Alice Julia Smith
Jan 23, 2011
Alice T. Smith Alice Julia Tuttle Smith 81, died January 16, 2011, of Dementia and other problems. Born in Ogden, Utah on February 4, 1928 to P. Lee and Irene Daily Tuttle. Alice attended Hopkins Elementary, Central Jr. High and Graduated from Ogden High School in 1945. Alice married Morris E. Smith on May 7, 1954 in Coeur De Alene,...
William Fay Dillon
Jan 22, 2011
William Fay Dillon passed away peacefully at home January 22, 2011. He was born September 19, 1921 in Kamas, Utah, son of Edward Alvin and Flora Belle Potts Dillon.Fay was a WWII veteran serving from 1942 to 1945. He married Dona Beth Clyde February 14, 1942 in Heber City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.He...
Verda Kafton
Jan 21, 2011
Verda KaftonVerda Kafton, 89, passed away January 21, 2011 of natural causes. She was born June 13, 1921 in Stone, Idaho to Rollin and Leora Wade.Verda was raised in Ogden and attended Ogden City Schools. She married Alfred (Fred) Sei and later Henry Kafton.She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Verda loved the...
Norman Jesse Secrist
Jan 16, 2011
Norman Jesse Secrist, 86 of Roy, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on May 16, 1924 to Jesse Avern Secrist and Cleo Kidman. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1942. He married Helen Goodale on July 6, 1949 in Casper, Wyoming and made Roy, Utah their home.Norman served honorably...
Carolan Craycroft Sessions
Jan 16, 2011
Carolan Sessions, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 16, 2011 at the age of 74.She was born December 6, 1936 in Ogden, Utah to Justice Oliver and Elsie Thornton Craycroft. She graduated from Ogden High School and on June 19, 1954, married her sweetheart Taylor Kenneth Sessions Jr. She is survived by her four children; Richard (Clover) Sessions,Goshen, IN. Justine...
Charlene Charlie Burgess
Jan 15, 2011
Charlie Burgess passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning January 15, 2011 in her home. She will be greatly missed. She was born March 30, 1960 to James D. and Evangelyn Rees. She attended Ogden High School in Ogden, Utah, and also Dog Grooming school in Colorado. She was married to Bruce Burgess and was recently divorced.Charlies greatest joy...
Arlene Ruoff Tensmeyer
Jan 14, 2011
Arlene Ruoff Tensmeyer, 87, passed away on January 14, 2011, due to complications of pneumonia. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on October 18, 1923, the oldest child of Charles and Nan (Larsen) Ruoff. She attended BYU, Texas Christian and Weber State University, graduating with degrees in sociology and elementary education. She married Burt J. Tensmeyer in the Salt...
Diane Olsen Higley
Jan 9, 2011
Diane Olsen Higley passed away peacefully in her sleep January, 9, 2011. Diane was born in Ogden Utah November, 13, 1961 to Orson Don Olsen and Dallas Olsen Allen. Diane married Michael Don Higley on May, 28, 1977 and while married they had two sons together. They later divorced. Diane was employed with WBJC for 17 years where she touched...
Marcene Green Shaw
Jan 7, 2011
Marcene Green Shaw, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2010. She was born the oldest child on March 25, 1936, to Marjorie Fowers and Evan W. Green in Ogden, Utah. She was married to Gary K. Allen, Wesley Miller and Jay Vernon Shaw all preceded her in death. She lived in Ogden all of her life, and shared many memories...
Todd Michael Farley
Jan 5, 2011
Sunset Todd Michael Farley, 45, died on Wednesday, January 5 at his home in Sunset, after a long battle with a terminal illness.He was born on May 31, 1965 in Ogden, a son of William Robert Farley Jr. Calleen Denney Nalder. He has one child Remington and a 5 year old grandson Aidan. He graduated from Weber High School in...
Douglas Arnold Garcia
Jan 4, 2011
Douglas Arnold Garcia, age 75, passed away on January 4th, 2011. He had many health issues during this last year of his life, but ultimately died in the Intensive Care Unit at McKay-Dee hospital from complications from a stroke. Doug was born October 25, 1935 to Theresa Santos Garcia and Joaquin Raymond Garcia, both Portuguese descendants living in the San...
Johannes Jurgen Otzen
Jan 4, 2011
Johannes Jurgen OtzenJohannes Jurgen Otzen, 56, passed away Tuesday January 4, 2011, of heart failure. He was born July 16, 1954 to Walter and Helene Otzen in Rendsburg, Germany. Johannes graduated from school in Germany earning Bachelors degree in Education, Plumbing and Farming. He married Sharonn Brunetti Erickson on June 26, 1997. Johannes was employed at Davis County Fairgrounds as...
Mark E Nielson
Jan 3, 2011
Mark E. Nielson IIIMark E. Nielson III, 57, passed away at his home on January 3, 2011. He was born April 13, 1953 to Mark E. Nielson Jr. and Myrlyn Tueller in Brigham City, Utah.Mark graduated from Box Elder High School, and later attended Weber State University to receive his A.S in science. Mark was a Hearing Aid Specialist and...
Stuart Wayne Mcadams
Jan 2, 2011
Riverdale- Stuart Wayne McAdams passed away January 2, 2011 after a short battle with cancer.Wayne was born June 23, 1955 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida the son of Marian Morton and Hal Burch McAdams. He attended school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and graduated from the Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, Virginia. After a year at Florida State University he joined the U.S....
Felicia Elizabeth Parker
Jan 1, 2011
FELICIA ELIZABETH PARKER born 30 January 1992 in Ogden died Saturday January 1, 2011 as the result of a tragic auto accident. Felicia was a bright, funny, and intelligent 18-year-old girl who graduated from Ben Lomond High School in May 2010. Felicia was passionate about all types of music, Harry Potter, The Office, and American Idol, just to name a...
Helen Sandman
Dec 31, 2010
Helen Sandman, age 86, passed away on December 31, 2010 at the Ogden Regional Medical Center. Helen was preceded in death by her husband James Peter Sandman. Helen was born December 19, 1924 the sixth child and daughter of Arentje (Ella) (Groen) Dallinga, and Heino Dallinga. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Kelly, Allen, Texas and Kathy Bassett, Pleasant...
Dessa Lee Beal
Dec 30, 2010
Dessa Lee BealHe that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalms 91:1Our dearly beloved sanctified Mother Dessa Lee Jones-Beal has passed from death unto life. This special rose was planted October 28, 1920 and was picked Dec. 30, 2010.She was born in Rosebud, Texas to the proud union of...
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