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.
Christine W. Hicks
Aug 2, 2020
Christine W. (Slaughter) Hicks passed away on August 2, 2020 in her home from a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 4, 1959, to Samuel B. Slaughter and Amelia H Williamson in Ogden, Utah. She attended Ben Lomond High where she graduated in 1977. She married Stacey W. Hicks on September 23, 1978, in Ogden, Utah. Christine...
Rebekah Lynn Shupe
Aug 1, 2020
Rebekah Lynn Shupe, age 46, of Huntsville Utah died August 1, 2020, at home with her family from an extremely aggressive brain tumor. Rebekah was born October 6, 1973, to Eugene Stewart Harris and Margaret Ellen Putnam Harris in Sacramento California. At the age of four, Rebekahs father died. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Utah and eventually ended up...
Melanie Ann Wilder
Jul 31, 2020
Melanie Ann McFarland Wilder, 54, was born to Robert K. and Marilynn Gibbs McFarland, in Ogden Utah. Melanie graduated from Ogden High School in the class of 1984. On March 22, 1986, Melanie married Pete Wilder. Their two Airedales Dogs, Truman, and Jake were like their children. They had 16 wonderful years together but later divorced. Pete and Melanie remained...
Karla Lawana Maki
Jul 31, 2020
Karla Lawana Maki, 76, passed away peacefully July 31, 2020. She was born October 29, 1943, to George and Marvel Pope. Karla grew up in Ogden, Utah all of her life and was the youngest of eight siblings. She had seven sisters and one brother. Karla married John Verburg and between them, they had two children, Shawn Hickman (Verburg) and...
Patricia Jean Marz
Jul 29, 2020
Patricia Jean Taylor Marz October 8, 1934 ~ July 29, 2020 Patricia Jean Taylor Marz, 85, passed away comfortably in the early morning hours of July 29, 2020 in her home with her husband by her side. She was born in 1934, the daughter of Vaughn H. Taylor and Ivy Morgan Taylor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Patricia graduated from...
Alan "Al" Saunders
Jul 29, 2020
Alan (Al) Saunders, 75, passed away at 12:00 high noon on Wednesday, July 29 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Al was born on January 29, 1945, to Ernie and Rose Saunders in Ogden. Al graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School. He married Carol Christensen. From that marriage came two children, A'Lisa and Alan Todd. Al and...
Benito Martinez Jr.
Jul 28, 2020
Benito Victor Martinez Jr., our brother Ben, went to be with our loving creator. Ben was born February 2, 1955, to Benito Martinez Sr. and Elouise Lopez Martinez in Billings, Montana where he lived most of his life. Ben made the move with our family to Ogden, Utah in 1971. Everybody moved on except Ben and mom stayed. Ben started...
Michael "Mike" Lee Rubin
Jul 27, 2020
Michael "Mike" Lee Rubin, 69, passed away cozily at home in his sleep, the morning of Jul. 27, 2020, just a few hours before the diagnosis of terminal lung cancer was received by his loving family members. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1968 and continued his education at the University of Utah as a business major and a...
Roswell Frederick "Fred" Doty Sr.
Jul 25, 2020
Roswell Frederick "Fred" Doty, Sr., 84, of Alpharetta, Ga., passed on July 25, 2020, following surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He was born to Horace Asher Doty and Lavina Qualman Doty on September 5, 1935, in Ogden Utah. He was a graduate of Ogden High School, honorably served his country in the United States Navy, and attended the Georgia Institute...
Aaron Chad Blaylock
Jul 20, 2020
Aaron Chad Blaylock died unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. He was born on January 23, 1983, in Ogden, Utah to David M Blaylock and Peggy Call Blaylock. He was married to Heidi Jo Bauer on July 26, 2014, in the Brigham City LDS Temple. Aaron graduated from Ben Lomond High School,...
Camille D. Burbank
Jul 20, 2020
Camille D Burbank passed away on July 20, 2020. She was born April 4, 1960, to Janna Hansen and Lanny Hansen in Salt Lake City, Utah. Camille graduated from Bonneville High School and Bonneville High Seminary in 1978. She married Steven Lawrence Burbank on August 9, 1985, and was later sealed in the Bountiful, Utah temple on August 10, 2002....
Earl Hill
Jul 20, 2020
Earl William Hill passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020, after fighting a gallant battle with cancer. Earl was born to William and Thelma Hill on March 1, 1939, in Uintah, Utah, where he became a lifelong resident. He graduated from Weber High School and joined the United States Air Force and served in Korea in communications. On May 28,...
Phyllis Swaner Thon
Jul 18, 2020
Phyllis Swaner Thon, 91, passed away on July 18, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1928, to Clarence A. and Dora Doxey Swaner in Ogden, Utah. Phyllis graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State College. She married Adolph C. (Tony) Thon in Ogden, Utah on August 27, 1947. A high school and college beauty queen that became...
Eugene K. Walling
Jul 16, 2020
Captain Eugene Kirtley (Kirt) Walling USN Ret. August 18, 1928 ~ July 16, 2020 Our husband, father, brother, and friend sailed to another port of call at the age of 91 on Thursday, July 16, 2020, surrounded by the love of family. He was the oldest son of Norman Alton Walling and Gladys Estelle Mayfield Walling born August 18, 1928,...
Shanna Norton
Jul 15, 2020
Shanna Norton, 80, passed away on July 15, 2020. She was born December 24, 1939, to Norman F. and Luscil Peterson in Ogden, Utah. Shanna married William Norton April 1958 in Ogden, Utah. Shanna is survived by her husband Glenn, daughter Debbie (Bruce), two grandchildren; Linzie and Eric, and two brothers; Kenny and Bruce. She is preceded in death by...
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