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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.

Lael Adele Combe Furgeson

Lael Adele Combe Furgeson

Dec 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lael Adele Combe Furgeson

October 28, 1939 - December 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lael Adele Combe Furgeson, who departed this world on December 22, 2023, at the age of 84.

Born in Ogden, Utah,...

Paul  W.  Willard Jr.

Paul W. Willard Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

Born to Paul and Faye Willard in Rock Springs, Wy. Both deceased.

I was blessed to receive my education in the St. Joseph Catholic School System and graduated

from the University of San Francisco thanks to the Jesuits of the St. Mary's Parish (Ogden) and

some athletic success.

It was my...

Owen Tyler Dellinger

Owen Tyler Dellinger

Dec 21, 2023

Owen Tyler Dellinger, born September 13, 1978, in Durban, South Africa passed away on December 21, 2023, in the home of his parents, Carol and David Dellinger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sheridan Arthur Dellinger, their reunion we are sure was an exuberant one.

Owen's life spanned a full spectrum of experience. From wealth...

Daniel Joseph Oler

Daniel Joseph Oler

Dec 21, 2023

Daniel Joseph Oler of Ogden, Utah was called home after a long illness.

He was born on May 19th 1957 to Robert Oler and Eleanor Oler in Denver Colorado. He has a kind and loving soul to everyone he met.

He worked at Gates in Colorado, and Norfolk Navel Base in Virginia, He worked several...

Sadie Levina Griego

Sadie Levina Griego

Dec 17, 2023

Grace, beauty, compassion, and love are just a few qualities that are embodied.

Sadie Levina Griego was born July 27, 1931, in llano, New Mexico to Abenico and Claudia Griego.

Born into a large family that included her beloved siblings, Forencio, Elisa, Cloro, Rosave, Precilla, Elsie, Paul all of whom preceded her passing except Paul...

Mimi Scheer

Mimi Scheer

Dec 12, 2023

Mimi Scheer, 98, of Clinton, passed away on Dec 12, 2023, peacefully at home. Mimi was born June 4, 1925, to Eliza and Margaret Grietje Brinksma Schot in Leeuwarden Netherlands. The family moved to Amsterdam where she met the love of her life Arnold Scheer. They were married Nov 13, 1946, in Amsterdam Holland. Their marriage was solemnized later...

Felipe  Gonzalo Javier Velez Sotomayor

Felipe Gonzalo Javier Velez Sotomayor

Dec 12, 2023

Felipe Gonzalo Javier Velez Sotomayor

June 10, 1935 ~ December 12, 2023

Our family lost our patriarch and beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and husband, Felipe G. Sotomayor.

He passed away at the young age of 88 of natural causes.

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Consepcion Velez Velez & Edmundo Unamuno...

Patricia  Carol  Kunz

Patricia Carol Kunz

Dec 9, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Wold Kunz, 83, passed peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. Pat was born July 16, 1940, in Ogden, Utah to Mary Carroll and Dellis Wold and then raised by her stepfather, Robert Penton.

She graduated from Ogden High in 1958 and went to work as a stewardess for United Airlines before settling...

Derral  Kent  Draper

Derral Kent Draper

Dec 8, 2023

Derral (Kent) Draper was a man of many talents, interests, and accomplishments. He was born on June 12, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, the oldest child of Derral Charles and Virginia LaVon Toone Draper. He loved his parents and his four sisters, Bonnie Jacobs, Beverly Rankin, Jill Eves, and Gaylene Croxford, and their families.

Together, Kent and his...

Russell  Junior  Riddle

Russell Junior Riddle

Dec 4, 2023

Russell Junior Riddle was born on 25 March 1939, the seventh child of Russell Monroe and Vivetta (Henderson) Riddle. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints giving service wherever needed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Hilda, four brothers, James, Buddie, George, and Randy, and...

Joseph  J.  Johns

Joseph J. Johns

Dec 3, 2023

Joseph J. Johns, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born to Daniel and Ruth Johns on May 9, 1939, in Holmes County, Ohio.

Joe worked in the wire die industry before retirement. He then found joy in farming his property, mowing his lawn,...

Jean Petersen  Goodsell

Jean Petersen Goodsell

Dec 3, 2023

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Jean Petersen Goodsell. Jean, a lifelong resident of Ogden, Utah, was born on September 21, 1940, to Farrel Morgan Petersen and Avon Hyde, and left this world surrounded by her children on December 3, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. She...

Dr. Joan Thompson

Dr. Joan Thompson

Dec 1, 2023

Dr. Joan Thompson, 68, of Ogden, Utah passed away at home with her dog and children by her side on December 1, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on May 19, 1955, to Sol and Betty Silverman in San Francisco, California, but has called Utah home for over 40 years.

Joan had...

Lee G.  Anderson

Lee G. Anderson

Nov 30, 2023

Known to friends, colleagues and family as the Fishguy, Professor Lee Grant Anderson's heart stopped on November 30, 2023. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on October 22, 1943, the son of the late Clifford and Blanche (Halverson) Anderson. He spent his formative years in Salt Lake City and later in Seattle, where he went to Ingram High School....

Scott A Taylor

Scott A Taylor

Nov 29, 2023

Scott A Taylor, age 75, passed away Nov 29, 2023 in West Haven, Utah. He was born Oct 4, 1948 to Alford S and Betty Jane Meyer Taylor. Scott graduated from Bonneville High School in 1966.

He served honorably in the US Navy as a submarine radioman. He was stationed in Alaska and Australia during the Vietnam...

Lubin  Gonzales Jr.

Lubin Gonzales Jr.

Nov 29, 2023

Lubin Gonzales Jr, 81, of Ogden, passed away on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at his home after a brief battle with pneumonia and a lung mass.

Lubin was born on October 16, 1942, in Elko Nevada to Lubin & Mary Gonzales and Nina Rios. Attended Ben Lomond High School.

In 1966, Lubin married the love...

Farrell Christensen

Farrell Christensen

Nov 28, 2023

Farrell Christensen, 83 Years old, passed away November 28th, 2023, of kidney failure and COPD.

Farrell was born August 16th, 1940, in Tremonton, Utah to Farren H. Christensen and Lucille Andersen.

Farell has worked at Utah Concrete and Pipe, Tyson Prepared foods Inc. in Ogden Utah. and Retired as Head Custodian from Ogden High School...

Joanie  Goodenough

Joanie Goodenough

Nov 26, 2023

Liberty, our valley, and the Goodenough family have lost one of their greatest treasures. Liberty has been home to our momma since 1974. Joan Goodenough, sadly, left this earth to fly among the angels on November 26th, 2023, at 79 years old. Our brave Momma fought so many medical conditions for over 16 years. Rest assured, she fought valiantly....

Kathern (Kak) S.  Gallegos

Kathern (Kak) S. Gallegos

Nov 26, 2023

Kathern S. Gallegos

Kak

1940-2023

Kathern passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 26, 2023 in Ogden. She was born in Del Norte, Colorado to Vicente Ben Martinez and Andrea Vigil. She moved to Utah at the age of four. Her parents raised 16...

William  Clark  Carter (Bill, Sarge, Clark, Et Al)

William Clark Carter (Bill, Sarge, Clark, Et Al)

Nov 25, 2023

William Clark Carter, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Highlandville, MO, the third child of Robert H. and Alta A. Carter. He had been a student at Lexington High, in Lexington, NE before joining the US Navy aboard the U.S.S. Philippine on August 22, 1951 serving...

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