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.
Franklin K Hazen Jr.
Dec 6, 2019
Franklin Karl Hazen Jr. passed away the morning of December 6. He was 94 years old. Frank was born in Ogden, Utah to Frank Hazen Sr. and Rose Dean on November 1, 1925. He attended Ogden High School where he was a standout athlete, playing basketball with future NBA players Arnie Ferrin and Wat Misaka. It was in those halls...
Phyllis Jean Fairchild
Dec 6, 2019
Phyllis Jean Porter Ruesch Fairchild January 10, 1947 ~ December 6, 2019 Phyllis Jean Porter Ruesch Fairchild, surrounded by her loving family, quietly passed away after a brief illness on December 6, 2019, in So. Ogden, Utah. Phyllis was born on January 10, 1947, to Wesley Dee and Ethel Roda McCoy Porter in Provo, Utah. She married Ivan Ruesch on...
Molly Grange Vaughn
Dec 5, 2019
Molly Grange Vaughn April 6, 1940 ~ December 5, 2019 Molly Grange Vaughn, 79, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2019; surrounded by her family. Having recently moved to Oregon, she spent her last days enjoying farm life and visiting the coast as much as she could. She was born to Clifford and Josephine Grange on April 6,...
Adda Marie Leigh
Dec 4, 2019
Adda (Bunnie) Marie Smith Leigh August 27, 1934~December 4, 2019 Adda (Bunnie) Marie Smith Leigh, passed away on December 4, 2019, at her home in Sunset, Utah. She was born August 27, 1934, in Lamoni, Iowa to Martha Louise and James Francis Smith. Adda married Willian Wayne Leigh in Ogden, Utah on May 31, 1952. She is survived by her...
Kie Yeaman
Dec 3, 2019
Kie Yeaman June 24, 1955 ~ December 3, 2019 Kie Yeaman, 64, passed away on December 3, 2019, from cancer. He was born June 24, 1955, to Harold Keith Yeaman and Maryonne Wadman at Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah. He married Marcy Call, later divorced. He then married Judy King, divorced. His father was in the service, and...
Rosalyn Ann Roghaar Malan
Dec 1, 2019
Rosalyn Ann Roghaar Malan, passed away December 1, 2019 at 82. She was born in Ogden, Utah to Andrew Paul Roghaar and Irene West March 1, 1937. Rosalyn lived a long and happy life growing up in the Ogden area and later living the country life in Farr West, Utah with her husband and family. She graduated in 1955 from...
Michael Clayton Pettingill
Nov 29, 2019
MICHAEL CLAYTON PETTINGILL June 16 ,1939 ~ November 29, 2019 Michael Clayton Pettingill passed away on November 29th 2019, at the Davis County Hospital with his wife Myrna by his side. Mike was born in Ogden, Utah on the 16th of June 1939, to Frank Clayton Brown and Thelma Florence Beeler and at the time they resided at 1518 Jefferson...
Mary Elizabeth Bilderback
Nov 29, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Bilderback December 10, 1951 ~ November 29, 2019 Mary Elizabeth Bilderback, 67, passed away on November 29, 2019. She was born December 10, 1951, to Juanita Boyles and Pete Huzey in Weirton, West Virginia. Mary was a single mother of six children. She worked in a number of fields, including telemarketing, retail, and journalism. She attended Weber State...
Peggy Louise Asson
Nov 28, 2019
Peggy Louise Asson December 25, 1943 ~ November 28, 2019 Peggy Louise Asson passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She slipped away from us at the Ava Mere Mountain Ridge Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Our sweet and feisty mother, grandma, neighbor and friend was 75 years old. Peggy came into the world on a holiday and...
Michael Scott Hanks
Nov 28, 2019
Michael Scott Hanks April 10, 1950 ~ November 28, 2019 Michael Scott Hanks, 69, passed away November 28, 2019. He was born April 10, 1950 to Jennie Barbara Blazer and Walter Thurston Smith in Ogden, Utah. Michael went to Clearfield High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Armed Forces with the Marine Corps. Michael received a National...
Wade "Godzilla" Hurd
Nov 26, 2019
Wade "Godzilla" Hurd, loving husband, father and poppy, kicked the bucket on November 26th, 2019, and the how and why are none of your damn business. He is survived by his wife, Louise; his children, Jacoba, Jonathan & Sarah, Jason, Sunny, and Nick; his grandchildren, Emily, Alexxanthe, Cecilia, Tatum, and Zo and his great-grandchildren, Alysxander, Vivienne, Byron, and one more...
G. Robert "Bob" Bevan
Nov 25, 2019
G. Robert "Bob" Bevan passed away on November 25, 2019. Bob was born in Ogden, Utah on April 3, 1928 to S.J. and Sarah Bevan. After graduating from Ogden High School, he enlisted in the Army and was deployed to Korea. After returning from Korea, he attended the University of Utah. He married Lucy McEachern on May 4, 1956. Bob...
Albert Burns Kendell
Nov 25, 2019
Albert Burns Kendell, 92.5 years young, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Right by his side was his life-long love and eternal companion of 67 years, Marilyn Summerill Kendell. What a wonderful and fun example they have been to us all. A super father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and aviator, he lived a very full and wonderful life. Bert...
Shirlene Elus
Nov 24, 2019
Shirlene Elus March 18, 1937 ~ November 24, 2019 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. Shirlene had a wonderful life and is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Donal Victor Elus; her son Wayne Elus; daughter Jackie (Tracy) Spencer; three granddaughters, Kandis Woodall, Katrina Livingston, Kassie Wesley; and five...
Edward A. Martineau
Nov 21, 2019
Edward A. Martineau was born to Dr. John and Eloise Martineau on March 12, 1961. Eddy was the youngest of six children. Ed graduated from Morgan High School and later attended classes at Utah State University. While at Morgan High he played the clarinet in the marching band. Ed was very active in numerous 4H clubs where he earned 4H...
Colin Jozsef Ecsedy
Nov 19, 2019
Colin Jozsef Ecsedy November 29, 1994 ~ November 19, 2019 Colin Jozsef Ecsedy, our dear son, brother and friend passed away suddenly on Nov. 19th at the age of 24. Born in Connecticut, Colin graduated from Davis High in 2013. He received his AS from Weber State in 2014 and his BS in Biological Engineering from Utah State in 2016,...
Richard Scott Thompson
Nov 17, 2019
Richard Scott Thompson, 57, passed away November 17, 2019. Scott was born August 15, 1962 to Wallace Richard Thompson and Elsie Kay Sharp in Ogden, Utah. Richard Scott Thompson graduated from Ben Lomond High School. Scott loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors. He had two dogs that he loved and spent lots of time with them. You could always...
Stephen H. Sylvester
Nov 16, 2019
Stephen H. Sylvester April 28, 1948 ~ November 16, 2019 Stephen H. Sylvester passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on November 16, 2019 due to complications from a fall. His wife was by his side. He was a warm, funny and dearly loved husband, father, granddad, brother and friend. He was born into a military family on April 28, 1948 in...
Mark Walter Swabsky
Nov 15, 2019
Mark Walter Swabsky, 68, passed away November 15, 2019, in Ogden, Utah. He was born April 26, 1951, to Matthew Swabsky and Blanche Sufert in Jacksonville, Florida. Mark attended Eastern Illinois University. He worked for ATK and was the owner of Utah Rifle Association in Ogden. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Hsin-Ying Swabsky; grandchildren, Jason Swabsky and Zoey Swabsky;...
Hideko A. Main
Nov 13, 2019
Hideko Main passed away on November 13, 2019, at the age of 87. She leaves behind two daughters, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son and husband. Cremation services under the direction of Leavitts Mortuary. Inurnment will be a private family gathering. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.leavittsmortuary.com. Other 12:00 AM...
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