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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.

Edward "Benny" Benson

Edward "Benny" Benson

May 21, 2021

Edward "Benny" Benson September 10, 1944 ~ May 21, 2021 Edward was reunited with his sweetheart on Friday May 21, 2021, He was 76. Benny was born September 10, 1944. He will be sorely missed by his family, but we are all happy for him to be relieved of his earthly body and be free of his ailments. Benny served...

Kaye Mcdonald

Kaye Mcdonald

May 21, 2021

Kaye McDonald, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 while surrounded by her family. She was 86. Her final days were spent at the Health Center of Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz., where she lived most of the year. She was born June 15, 1935 in Ogden, Utah to Gerald and Florence McDonald. She was...

Joseph Eugene Oberlander

Joseph Eugene Oberlander

May 20, 2021

Joseph Eugene Oberlander, Ph.D., 74, of Ogden, UT, and formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, Tustin, CA, and Torrance, CA, passed away on May the 20th, 2021. Joe had 74 wonderful years of life, full of many adventures with family and friends. He was born to Noreen and Fred Oberlander, in 1947, and graduated from South High School in Torrance, CA (Class...

Irene Black

Irene Black

May 19, 2021

Words that are used to describe our mother and grandmother begin with sassy, spunky, and a little spitfire. Though she stood in a relatively small frame, it was well-known family legacy that "no one bosses Grandma around". It was true as a mom and grandma that she was fiercely independent and that if any one of her children or grandchildren...

Donald Gene Bosgieter

Donald Gene Bosgieter

May 16, 2021

Donald Bosgieter was born on July 18, 1937, in Ogden, Utah. He has three sisters and three brothers. Donald is a twin, and they were quite a surprise to their family as his parents had no idea, they were having twins until they were born. Donald was a few minutes older than his twin Ronald. Don was in the first...

Chanhday Darasouk

Chanhday Darasouk

May 16, 2021

Chanhday Darasouk passed away on May 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born October 10, 1959 to Thieng and Lod Chantaton in Vientiane, Laos. Chanhday married Thongsy Darasouk on April 15, 1975. She and Thongsy escaped communism in Laos in 1979. After two years in a refugee camp in Thailand, they immigrated with their daughters, Vannaly and Sinakhone,...

Captain Edward Craig Thorsted

Captain Edward Craig Thorsted

May 14, 2021

Sisu (noun): An action mindset which enables individuals to see beyond their present limitations and into what might be. An integral element of Finnish culture. Zealous and passionate, Craig was an ardent student of life. His impeccable memory and fantastic life stories could fill volumes and, to our regret, we wish they had. His soul was larger than life, at...

Edward John Weakland

Edward John Weakland

May 13, 2021

Edward John Weakland, 78, of Layton, Utah, passed away on May 13, 2021, surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Spangler, PA to Ervin Francis and Ruth Ebbs on March 31, 1943. He graduated from Barnesboro High School in 1961 and joined US Air Force in June of the same year. After his service discharge, Ed worked at Hill...

Ralph Andrew Hill

Ralph Andrew Hill

May 10, 2021

Ralph Andrew Hill passed away on May 10, 2021 peacefully at home. In true Ralph fashion, he did it his way, smooth and easy, and topped it off with a one-finger salute to cancer! Ralph was born and raised in Ogden, Utah to Ralph Sims Hill and Maralyn Olive Pace and was the third of eight children. Growing up he...

Lynne Preece

Lynne Preece

May 10, 2021

Lynne Preece passed from this earth on May 10, 2021. She was a graduate of Ogden High School in 54. Lynne was from Clinton, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada. She loved traveling between the two cities. She is survived by three children; Carrie, Elizabeth, Ronald, two sisters; Mary and Gay, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She...

Nicole Janyce Rose

Nicole Janyce Rose

May 7, 2021

Nicole Janyce Rose, 46, passed away on May 7, 2021. She was born December 2, 1974 to Kenneth L. Songer and Alene P. Stinnett in Boise, Idaho. Nicole graduated from Clearfield High School in 1993. She married Jamise Rose in June 1996 in Clearfield, Utah. Nicole loved watching movies, listening to music, and being with her family. She worked for...

Richard E. Cragun

Richard E. Cragun

May 7, 2021

Richard E Cragun, 57, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday May 7, 2021. He was born January 8, 1964 in Ogden, Utah to Larry H. and Nona Jean Cragun. He was raised in South Ogden and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1982. He later earned a technical degree from Stevens Henagar College as an operating room technician. He married...

Thomas J. Corwin

Thomas J. Corwin

May 3, 2021

Thomas J. Corwin, 88 was born September 19, 1932, to Virgil Corwin and Florence Burton. He left his journey here on earth on May 3, 2021, due to complications from a fall at his home. Thomas was born in Whittier, CA but spent much of his childhood in Ogden, Utah. Tom graduated from Ogden High School in 1950. He met...

Ronald E. Hill

Ronald E. Hill

Apr 30, 2021

Self-proclaimed country boy from Wilson, Utah, Ronald E. Hill, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2021. Ron was born on May 31, 1945, to Charles and Zelma (Long) Hill. Ron moved to South Ogden in 1958. Ron described his move to South Ogden as one of the most heartbreaking events in his life to that point. He had attended Wilson...

Dr. Joseph Richard Rees

Dr. Joseph Richard Rees

Apr 30, 2021

As quoted by a close family friend, "God broke the mold when He made Doc". Doc was born in Salt Lake City on April 8th, 1938 to Dr. and Mrs. Don M. Rees. He attended Stuart School, East High and The University of Utah School of Medicine. We learned at a young age not to enter into a discussion about...

Arlean Blair

Arlean Blair

Apr 30, 2021

Our hearts were broken on April 30th when our beloved mother passed away. It was one of the saddest days of our lives when she left us to be with her parents and three sons. Arlean was born in Evanston, WY, and moved to Utah as a child. She attended Weber High school, where she met Seth. They were seated...

Sheri Dee Stanfield

Sheri Dee Stanfield

Apr 30, 2021

Sheri was born on April 30, 1958, to Rulon and Ruby Stanfield. She passed away on April 30, 2021, on her 63rd birthday. Born and raised in Ogden, Utah, she was the youngest of 6 girls. From the day she was born, Sheri was extraordinarily sweet and happy, and that joy continued throughout her lifetime. At the age of 5,...

Judy Sant Mansfield

Judy Sant Mansfield

Apr 29, 2021

Judy Sant Mansfield passed away peacefully in her Ogden, Utah home on April 29, 2021, with her daughters and sister by her side. She leaves behind a family that is grateful for her and the happiness she brought into their lives. Judy was born and raised in Grace, Idaho to her parents Percy and Fern Sant. She was raised on...

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