All Obituaries

Merrill Thompson Smedley was born December 30, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He went to his reward on November 11, 2018. His father is Fred Streeper Smedley and mother LeNore Thompson Smedley. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings during his life. He worked doing home delivery for Bountiful Dairy, then doing stocking and cashiering for a grocery store in Bountiful. He worked several years part time as a night manager for Dick’s...

Don LaMonte Earl passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018 due to causes incident to age. He was born April 29, 1930 in St. Anthony, Idaho to LeConte and Lois Earl. He grew up near extended family in fielding, Utah. He was a brilliant architectural designer; helping with the designing of many buildings and homes throughout the Salt Lake Valley. His special touch can be seen on many structures throughout the State of Utah. He worked for many architectural firms throughout his...

Ramzi Elias Salem passed away November 9, 2018 and returned to the open arms of God due to complications of cancer. Ramzi was born September 15, 1936 in Haifa, Palestine. Married Jeanette Mousa Asfatoun on April 24,1960. Survived by his wife Jeanette; Three sons, Raed, Khaled, and Wanis; Two beloved grandchildren, Isabel and Nicole. Funeral Mass will be at 12:00 noon on Thursday November 15, 2018 at the Maronite Catholic Church, 4900 South Wasatch Street, in Salt Lake. Interment: Salt Lake...

Alfred Allen Giles died on November 2, 2018 from effects of a stroke at age 92.  His time on earth began February 24, 1926 in Tabiona, Utah as the eldest son and second of eight children born to George Alfred and Grace G. Giles.   His childhood and teen-age years were devoted to working with his father on the family ranch where he gained experience harnessing the team of horses for farming and riding horseback to move the stock (Hereford cows and sheep) from summer grazing to...

  Jeremy Truman Johnson died unexpectedly in his sleep November 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City.  He was born on January 13, 1978.  He will be forever loved and remembered by his parents, Roger Dale and Venus Millet Johnson; his siblings Gabe (Elisha), Giselle (Richard) Lake, Drew (Katie), Michael (Jackie), and Josie (Jayson) Carmona; as well as, his 92-year-old grandma (Vera Millet). He graduated from Skyline High School in 1996 with honors and awards in many areas.  He...

Gordon "Wayne" Goudie passed peacefully in his home on October 29, 2018, in Holladay, Utah. Wayne was born on December 5, 1934, in Salt Lake City to Bernice Taylor and James Goudie. Wayne graduated from West High in 1953 and later completed an Accounting Degree at the University of Utah. He married Renee Hansen, his high school sweetheart and welcomed four children into their homes, first in the Avenues area and later in Holladay, Utah.  Wayne was a fantastic husband and...

Que Erven Christensen (Mabe) passed away October 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas at his daughter’s home.  Born December 1, 1921 in Redmond, Utah to Erven and Annetta Christensen.  He was the oldest of four siblings and spent his childhood in the Redmond area.     Que was part of The Greatest Generation, serving his country as a U.S. Navy Pharmacist Mate 1st Class in the Pacific during World War II.  He enlisted after Pearl Harbor and served through the end of...

Ronald Kenneth Carey Born:  August 2, 1940 ~ Cheyenne, Wyoming Died:  November 27, 2017 ~ Millcreek, Utah Son of Charles F. Carey, Jr. and Eva Mendoza Carey (deceased) Brother of Robert Allen Carey (deceased) Richard Carey Memorial ~ Celebration of Ron’s Life Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.   Salt Lake Plaza Hotel 122 South West Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Interment:  Cheyenne, Wyoming  Funeral...

Final Flight    Our husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at home 16 October 2018. Born 6 April 1921 to Zelda Morrison and Leslie Whipple. Graduated East High School and studied engineering at University of Utah. Joined Army Air Corp and graduated Glider Flight School. Landed “back of line” on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Also landed in Holland invasion and Rhine Crossing. Was co-pilot on C-47’s supply operations and was C-47 navigator evacuating wounded...

Kelly Sue Payne Burtleson passed away Sunday, October 14, of complications from Cancer. Her parents are George Payne, deceased, and Lois DeeAnn Olsen McCullough. She was born in Ogden, Utah, February 18, 1963. She attended Olympus High School. Kelly enjoyed skiing, as well as camping and boating at Lake Powell and Bear Lake with her family. Her work was in the food industry and owned Kelly’s Deli and Railway Hamburger businesses in Emeryville, California. On September 5, 1986, she...