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.
Linda Coy Lewis
Feb 5, 2020
Linda returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on February 5, 2020. Linda gave birth to five beautiful boys: Eric (Stephanie) Lewis, Gordon (Karin) Lewis, Riley Lewis, Trevor Lewis and Kyle Fairchild. Linda was a free spirit and liked to have fun. She enjoyed arts and crafts and putting puzzles together. Linda loved having her family near. For...
Rosa Juliette Harvey
Feb 4, 2020
Rosa Juliette McEachern Harvey July 2, 1927 ~ February 4, 2020 Rosa Juliette McEachern Harvey was born on July 2, 1927, in Columbus, GA and passed away on February 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and three great-grandsons. She is survived by her loving children, Brenda Lynn, Scott (Janet) Earl, Barclay (Denise) Earl, Marsha (Russ)...
Brian Thomas Moeglein
Feb 2, 2020
Brian Thomas Moeglein was born on September 27, 1966 in the Navy Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. Brian was literally made in Taiwan. He died on February 2, 2020 in Ogden, Utah in the arms of his family after many, many years of health issues. Brian was the son of Tom and Lois Moeglein. Raised in an Air Force family Brian...
Rose Marie Lund
Feb 1, 2020
Rose Marie Lund February 21, 1971 ~ February 1, 2020 Rose Marie Workman Lund 48, passed peacefully on February 1, 2020, at her home in Clearfield, UT. She was born on February 21, 1971, to Floyd E. Workman Sr. and Marie M. Workman in Jacksonville, FL. Rose loved being outdoors where you could find her all summer fishing and camping....
Melvin "Mel" Walker
Jan 31, 2020
Melvin Robert (Mel) Walker January 16, 1927 ~ January 31, 2020 Melvin Robert (Mel) Walker, 93, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1927, at the family home in Elm Creek, Nebraska, the first of four children of J. Robert Walker and Blanche Veal Walker. He was raised on a dairy farm, so he...
Ranae Hadley Harrop
Jan 31, 2020
RaNae Hadley Harrop passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. RaNae was born July 26, 1944 to Carl D. and Ruth Hadley in San Antonio, Texas while her dad was in the military. They moved back to Utah where RaNae attended Ogden schools and graduated from Ogden High School. She was a Tigerette and on the Drill Team. She attended BYU...
Boyd James Sorenson
Jan 29, 2020
Boyd James Sorenson October 28, 1954 ~ January 29, 2020 Boyd James Sorenson passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 29, 2020. He was born on October 28, 1954 in Ogden, Utah to Fred Randall Sorenson and Jean Bradshaw. He graduated from Bonneville High School. He married Jan Burton (Ken) Cox. They later divorced. Boyd met the love...
Robert Milton Koopman
Jan 28, 2020
Robert Milton Koopman, 80, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020, at his home in Pleasant View, UT after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1939, to Clifford Koopman and Lina Staber in Salt Lake City, UT. Robert married JoAnne Blair and later divorced. He then married Winnie Cooper and later divorced. Robert was a member...
Bette Lavon Dean Roblyer
Jan 27, 2020
Bette LaVon Dean Roblyer 89, passed away January 27, 2020. She was born December 15, 1930 to Juanita Belle Mask and Rich Edward Dean in Oklahoma City, OK. She grew up in Oklahoma with her sister Nellie and brother Bud. Bette graduated from El Reno High; she married Wayne Thomas Roblyer in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1947. Bette worked for...
Kyle Morris Peterson
Jan 26, 2020
Kyle Peterson January 24, 1955 ~ January 26, 2020 In the early morning of January 26, 2020, Kyle Peterson, the eldest son of Carole and Vern Peterson, lost his nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 65. Kyle was born in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Utah with the family in 1968. After his...
Steve Edward Arndt
Jan 24, 2020
Classical Pianist, Musical Genius and Local Legend December 28, 1954 to January 24, 2020 Steve Edward Arndts, journey on this earth came to an end at the age of 65. This Local Legend Rock and Roll musician and Artist told his last inappropriate joke on Friday, January 21, 2020, which cannot be printed here. Steve married (Sharon Hill), mother of...
Braxton Andersen Graham
Jan 24, 2020
Braxton Anderson Graham June 24, 2006 ~ January 24, 2020 Braxton Andersen Graham, 13, left us on January 24th, 2020 with flu-related complications. He is the son of Angella Fox and Dustin & Kayla Graham. He was an excellent big brother to siblings: Gracie, Dempsey and Depp. Braxton was a cadet at Utah Military Academy and loved playing chess and...
Brian Drew "Doc" Peterson
Jan 22, 2020
Brian Drew (Doc) Peterson died at home on January 22, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1955 in Hollywood, California to Glenna Mae Summers and Andrew Oscar Peterson both deceased. He graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State University. He was married to Wendy Gabbert on October 13, 1979. While tears are being shed on the earthly...
Dale Richard Ward
Jan 20, 2020
Dale R. Ward of Sunset, Utah, 87, passed away on January 20, 2020. Dale was born August 30, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age 17 and after 28 years retired as SMSgt. Dale later worked at Thiokol as a Logistics Engineer. He enjoyed league bowling with Sandy, fishing with the kids, photography, and...
Dorothy Carr
Jan 20, 2020
Dorothy Johnson Carr passed away on Jan. 20, 2020 in Farmington, Utah, at the age of 91. Dorothy was born on May 1, 1928, in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Minnie Mae Cranor and James Alvin Johnson. Dorothys father died when she was 18 months old, and she moved to Ogden, Utah with her mother and sister, Luella. During her childhood and...
Pedro "Pete" Melendrez
Jan 19, 2020
Pedro "Pete" Melendrez June 22, 1980 ~ January 19, 2020 Pedro Melendrez, 39, passed away on January 19, 2020. Pedro was born on June 22, 1980, to Juan and Delia Melendrez in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School. Pedros favorite past time was listening to music while playing his guitar and singing. He loved watching basketball, waking...
Van Lee Sessions
Jan 19, 2020
Van Lee Sessions February 28, 1947 ~ January 19, 2020 Van Lee Sessions, 72, passed away on January 19, 2020, from a stroke at Mc-Kay Dee hospital in Ogden. He was born on February 28, 1947, to Van R. Sessions and Bessie Lee in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Davis High School. Van was previously married three times,...
Richard William Parkinson
Jan 19, 2020
Richard William Parkinson, 53, beloved son, dad, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Layton, Utah on January 19, 2020. He was born February 8, 1966, to David and Kathy Parkinson in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1984. Richard was the most kind, soft-hearted soul anyone could ever meet. He loved to...
Edna Laura Balactar
Jan 15, 2020
Edna Laura Balactar August 26, 1929 ~ January 15, 2020 Edna Laura Balactar passed away on January 15, 2020 in Ogden, UT, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was born August 26, 1929 to George and Margaret (Daisy) Marquardt in Wayne County, Michigan. She met the love of her life, William W. Balactar, in Michigan and they...
David Paul Goode
Jan 15, 2020
David Paul Goode, founder and president of Ogden-based GOODE Ski Technologies, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, while taking part in one of his many passions, piloting his airplane. Dave had a distinguished career in both the snow and water ski industries as a creative innovator of carbon-based products that brought cutting-edge advancements to both sports. Dave was raised in Bloomfield...
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