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.
Michael T. Wheeler
May 6, 2023
Michael T. Wheeler "Mike" returned to our heavenly father on May 6, 2023, after a valiant courageous battle with COPD. Born and raised in Ogden, Utah, Mike was the youngest of 7 children to his parents, Earl and Myrna Wheeler. During his youth, he was a very proud All-Star "Babe Ruth" baseball player, playing on teams throughout Junior High and...
Lourdes "Lulu" Manuel Luistro
May 5, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lourdes Manuel Luistro, who died peacefully on May 5th, 2023 at the age of 78, surrounded by her two daughters, son-in-law, and four grandchildren in their home in Farmington, UT. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and teacher who touched the lives of countless students and friends throughout her...
Gretchen Alta Lowe Fluhart
May 4, 2023
Our beautiful bird, Gretchen Alta Lowe Fluhart of Ogden, Utah, passed away May 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 19, 1952, in Ogden, UT, to Ralph Lowe and Elgene Siefertson Lowe. She attended Ogden High and UCSB. She married Rocky Fluhart and moved to California, where Rocky attended college and where her sons Richard and Blake...
Tamari Coleman Bingham
May 1, 2023
Tamari Coleman Bingham passed away May 1st, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a long hard fight with cancer. She was born in Ogden, Utah on June 3rd, 1965, to Theresa and Richard Coleman. Raised in Plain City, she graduated from Weber High School in 1983. She met the love of her life Fred Bingham, and they married May 2nd,...
Jay Lester Moore
Apr 29, 2023
Jay Lester Moore passed away suddenly on April 29th, 2023, at 79 years old, after surviving numerous accidents and diabetic episodes. He was born a son of Elaine Harbertson and Lester Moore on August 31st, 1943, in Ogden, Utah. He served an LDS Mission to the southern states. He had four children of his own: Cherie, Steve, Kodi and Elgin...
Bettie Jane Powell
Apr 27, 2023
Bettie died peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2023, at the age of 92. Bettie was born in Meridian Mississippi to George Eli Little and Eula Lee White on February 5, 1931. She had five siblings: George Allen Little; Lavada (Peggy) Early (Bob); Joy Ann Ward (Steve); Jack Scruggs; and Jimmie Little. She was married to James E. Berry...
Patricia Lee Petersen
Apr 25, 2023
Pat Petersen, mother/grandmother extraordinaire, lover of dogs, grand champion of bridge and life of the party, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 surrounded by her 3 daughters. Mom was born in Payson, Utah, but spent her younger years wading, splashing and swimming in the Colorado River near Bullhead City, Arizona with her parents and two little...
Helen H. Madison
Apr 23, 2023
Helen H. Madison was born April 26,1935 at the old Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden and passed away peacefully Sunday April 23, 2023 with family by her side. A viewing will be held Friday, May 12th from 6:00 8:00 pm at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Prior to the funeral services, guest may meet with the family from 10:00...
Frances Huerta Pulido
Apr 22, 2023
Frances Huerta Pulido, 96 years old passed away Saturday April 22nd at Petersen Farms Assisted living. Frances was born October 10, 1926 in Wasatch, UT to Gumecindo and Tomasa Huerta. Frances was a very private person. She enjoyed reading and her main goal was to make sure her children made it in life. She always made sure we were kind...
Jerry V. Gorder
Apr 18, 2023
Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Jerry V. Gorder, 85, passed away April 18, 2023, in Ogden Utah. He was born July 8, 1937, in Ogden, Utah to Ole Vernon and Gladys Mary Gorder. He was preceded in death by his love, Lorna Mae Stark, who he married in Elko, NV. Jerry was a talented trap shooter, winning many...
Kathleen Vaught
Apr 18, 2023
Kathleen Marie Vaught, Kathy, G-ma, Grams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, after a brave battle with sickness for the last few years. She was surrounded by her family as she left this Earth to be with her mom, dad, two brothers, and father-in-law. Kathy was born on...
Peter S. Dayton
Apr 13, 2023
Peter Steketee Dayton was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin, good friend, exceptional attorney, talented violinist, and multi-faceted outdoorsman. He was a fun-loving adventurer and a dedicated mentor to many. His intelligence, sincerity, steadfastness, kindness, and sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. Peter passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2023 at the age of 69 while...
Reta Florence Stauffer Baty
Apr 11, 2023
On April 11th, 2023, Reta Florence Baty was lifted up to her heavenly eternal home by her Lord and Savior Jesus. She was born on March 24th, 1948, to Carlotta Delores (Donavan) and William Lawrence Stauffer in Savanah GA. She was the fourth of five children, and she was an exquisitely beautiful child. People often stared and remarked at her...
Tracy Lee Fuchs
Apr 10, 2023
Tracy was born to Pamela Rae Fuchs and William Andrew Fuchs Sr. at Saint Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to Utah at the age of 2. She went to various schools including Lakeview Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Day Spring Elementary, T.H. Bell Jr. High, and Bonneville High. She ended up graduating from Saint Joseph High School. Tracys first encounter...
Aaron Smellie
Apr 6, 2023
Aaron passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on April 6, 2023, at his home in Happy Valley, OR. He was a wonderful son, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. Aaron loved being around his family all of his life! Aaron was born on September 9, 1977, in Ogden, UT, to David Ashley Smellie and Deta Yvonne Gleason. He was...
Vickie Jean Maughan
Apr 5, 2023
Vickie Jean Maughan, 74, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Vickie was born on June 3, 1948 to Louis Michael Branz and Josephine Margaret Branz in Ogden, Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1966. After high school Vickie married Russell M. Dalton. They had 2 children and later divorced....
Evelyn Harrington
Apr 5, 2023
Evelyn Harrington, 71, of Ogden, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer. Evelyn was born on November 19th to Henry (Hank) Wagner and Erma Boswell. After Evelyn graduated from Elkhart High in 1969, she moved to Utah and gave birth to a son. She pursued a degree in accounting and obtained her...
David F. Morgan
Apr 4, 2023
David F. Morgan passed away peacefully at home on April 4th, 2023 after a two year battle with brain cancer. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, friend and especially grandpa. He was always willing to serve others and enjoyed caring for his grandkids. David was born November 14th, 1955 in Hollywood California, to James Calvin Morgan Jr. and Patricia...
Nanette Stokes Lord
Apr 4, 2023
Nanette Stokes Lord "Nan" loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023. She graduated from Davis High School in 1955. Nannette married Hewitt F. Lord "Hugh" in April of 1978. He was the love of her life; they were married 37 years. She was born on July 20, 1937, in American Fork, Utah...
Glen J. Thorsted
Apr 2, 2023
Glen died Sunday April 2, 2023 at the age of 96. He died of natural causes at his home with his children by his side. Born to Edith and Otto Thorsted, he was raised in a family of five boys. He grew up in Ogden, Utah, on 2nd street, in the well-known Five Points area. Glen graduated from Ogden High...
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