All Obituaries

On April 15th, 2024, Jean Woodruff passed away after a short illness at the age of 98.  She was a loving wife, an exceptional mother, a devout member of the LDS Church, a registered nurse, a cosmetologist, an avid gardener, and a dancer who was active her entire life.  As a longtime neighbor Jean was a caregiver and a friend to many.  Although Jean became a local celebrity for her ballroom dancing skills and vitality, she wanted people to know that dancing was only one aspect...

A public viewing for James will be held on Friday, April 19th, from 11:00 PM-1:30 PM at Holbrook Mortuary 3251 South 2300 East, Millcreek, Utah with a graveside to follow at 2:00 PM at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, Millcreek, Utah. 

Diane Francis Root, a cherished soul known for her love of music, animals, and unwavering kindness, passed away on April 2, 2024, at the age of 67. Diane was born on March 13, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ray and Pauline Root. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her, yet her memory will forever be cherished and celebrated. Diane’s love for music was boundless, with a profound appreciation for all genres, but her heart resonated most deeply with the melodies...

Walter "Earl" Bolinder was born on January 26th,1936 to Walter and Mildred Bolinder in Springville, Utah. He passed away in Salt Lake City on March 26th, 2024 with his loving son Mike by his side. Earl grew up in Salt Lake City and attended South High school. He married Marianna Schultz on February 10th, 1956. They were blessed with three sons. Earl worked in the Salt Lake City Police Department for thirteen years and in the security department at Safeway and Smith's Food...

Walter "Earl" Bolinder was born on January 26th,1936 to Walter and Mildred Bolinder in Springville, Utah. He passed away in Salt Lake City on March 26th, 2024 with his loving son Mike by his side. Earl grew up in Salt Lake City and attended South High school. He married Marianna Schultz on February 10th, 1956. They were blessed with three sons. Earl worked in the Salt Lake City Police Department for thirteen years and in the security department at Safeway and Smith's Food...

Colleen Mildred Norris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  Colleen lost her three year battle with ovarian cancer and passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on November 8, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colleen was the daughter of James Newton and Verna Bernice Dean. Colleen was a devoted family matriarch, survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Preston W. Norris, and their two children, daughter Caroline (Corben), son Phillip (Kate) and four...

At the age of 88, Charlyn Russell Sorensen passed away on March 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on August 25, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles Lyman Russell and Vera Gibbons Russell. She married Neil Hans Sorensen on June 10, 1955, at the Salt Lake Temple. She is survived by Karma Russell Bruin (Sister), Vickie L Dean (Mark), Marcia Miner (Boyd), Russell F. Sorensen (Mequette), Douglas N. Sorensen (Jane), Lisa Shearer (Michael), Derrick L. Sorensen (Melinda), 22...

Karan Ardel Ririe Liddell was born on June 25, 1936 in Ogden, Utah to Floyd and Berenice Ririe. She died on March 7, 2024 at the age of 87 (or 34, or 29, or 21, or 18 depending on when you asked her). She married Arlyn Gail Liddell on February 25, 1955. They had eight children, whom Karan cared for most of her life. She was a life-long student and reader. If she had wanted to take the tests, she would have graduated from the Institute of Religion at the University of Utah. She quilted...

Born October 18, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Passed away on March 4, 2024, Salt Lake City, Utah, at 74 years old. Barbara was raised on the Tanner Homestead, a huge property that included the site where Cottonwood High School is now located. Through her grandfather’s care she learned to change truck tires, drive the hay truck, and prepare dinners by the 4th grade. She milked the cows and goats daily, and on Saturday morning, she bathed the puppies that her grandfather offered for...

Our hero, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carol J. Allen was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 4, 2024. Carol went home to be with her three children; Bryen, Warren, and Gary Bell who went before and her husband Ernest Allen. She is survived by her three sons: Calvin, Guy Bell, and Ernest F. Allen.  Carol will be greatly missed, her witty comments and infectious laughter. She loved sewing and made the most beautiful pillow dolls and stand-up dolls. Carol...