All Obituaries

Shortly after midnight on May 11, 2026 we lost our dear mother, Susan Fern Silverton, after a long battle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder – corticobasal syndrome. The oldest of three daughters of Sam and BB Colodny, Susan was a violin player, a voracious reader who could finish a novel in a day (and often read in French to slow herself down), and a lover of the outdoors. Her mother wanted her to be a librarian because of her affinity for books, but instead she won a scholarship ...

Glenn Merriam Jensen, of Salt Lake City, died peacefully May 3, 2026, at the age of 99, shortly after celebrating 78 years of marriage to his sweetheart, Joy. Glenn was born December 21,1926 and raised in SLC at 1609 E. Browning Avenue. His parents, Joy and Helen, had moved from Manti, their hometown. Glenn and his only sibling, Allen, enjoyed riding the train, with their parents, to Manti, to visit grandparents and stay over in the summer with cousins. Glenn attended Uintah Grade School, ...

Byron Ted Erickson, age 86, passed away on April 15, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. He was born on February 13, 1940, in Tooele, Utah to Wayne Matthew and Alice Nelson. He married Sherry Erickson on August 26, 1960.  Ted had many interests he loved music and played guitar, piano, organ, and in high school the French horn. He loved camping, fishing, square dancing, and sports. He made sure that we always had a pool. He made sure we had lots of fun. He would bring us to ...

Rosalie Strait (née Meyer), age 81, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Murray, Utah. Rosalie leaves behind a legacy of love that spanned across the many communities she called home. Born on October 13, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, Rosalie was the daughter of Harry Meyer and Wenonah Meyer  (née Crumpton). She spent her formative years in Blackburn, Missouri, and attended college at Missouri University in Columbia, Missouri. After graduation, she spent several ...

John is survived by his siblings, Karla (Raymond) Kyweriga and Mike Licini; his daughter, Erinn Licini Hodge; and his cherished grandchild, Nimueh Hodge. He also leaves behind his nephews, Ryan Licini and Michael Kyweriga, and his nieces, Kristin Licini, Brittany Licini, and Kat Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Patricia (Miller) Licini; his sister, Pamela Licini; and his niece, Jamie Spencer. John had a deep love for the outdoors. In one of his many adventures, he ...

Dean Todd Reeder, 76, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. He was born on April 7, 1949, in Brigham City, Utah, to Spence and Verna Reeder. Dean often reflected fondly on his nearly idyllic childhood, shaped by life among farmers in both his immediate and extended family. This upbringing became a defining part of his identity and a lasting source of his strong work ethic. He saw himself as rooted at the crossroads of both America and the 20th century, shaped equally by place ...

Taylor Brian Pettit was born on October 30, 2002, at a robust 9 lbs. 14 oz in Salt Lake City, Utah. He ended his life on March 19, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah leaving behind his grieving family: Father Mark Louis Pettit, Mother Rebecca Young Pettit, Brothers Aaron Scott Pettit and Jared Mark Pettit, and numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Taylor was a sensitive soul and gave the best hugs. The chemist in him came out in spades when he cooked. Breads were his specialty: ...

Phyllis A. Hopperstead of Park City, UT (previously Manchester, CT), passed away at age 89 on March 2, 2026, with family by her side. We are grateful that she lived a long, wonderful life with her high school sweetheart, Stan. Phyllis was born July 14, 1936, in Milford, Delaware to Grace Rowe. She spent her early years in Bridgeville where she was a standout player on the Bridgeville High School girls’ basketball team. After graduating high school, she attended Milford Nursing School ...

Christopher Douglas Timmins, 56, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026, at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. As Chris once described himself, he “always danced to the beat of my own drum… literally.” Music was a central pillar of his life. A talented percussionist and guitarist, he lent his rhythm to a wide variety of bands, playing everything from funk, rock, and hippie jam bands to straight-up jazz ensembles.  He ...

Jay Heber Meidell, age 96, died on February 20, 2026, in Salt Lake City as he was returning from a Hawaiian cruise. Born January 2, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Esther Fern Tucker and Heber Joseph Meidell Married to Sherry Meidell Having lost his father when he was very young, Jay was raised by his single mother during the Great Depression. In 1942 his mother fell in love with and married an auto mechanic, Jess Tucker, and Grandpa Tucker came into Jay’s life. Grandpa Tucker taught him ...