All Obituaries

On May 19, 2018, a day before his 78th birthday, our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Dennis Ralph Schmidt, departed this life to reunite with his family in heaven. He was surrounded by loved ones in Millcreek, Utah at the time of his passing. Dennis was born May 20, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ralph Waldemar and Reeda Florine Meyer Schmidt. As a young man he attended South High School, where he was blessed to first meet Geraldine, his wife of nearly...

Our tenacious, courageous and larger than life Dad and Grandpa Dennis “Denny” Steven Engh, 78, passed away on May 13, 2018 with his most precious possessions, his family, by his side.  He was born on September 19, 1939 to Henry Carl “Hank” and Dorcas Ardella “Della” Engh. His childhood was spent at Engh Floral working with his parents and his brothers and sisters which instilled in him the value of hard work, and a life-long love for...

On May 12, 2018 our sweet mother, Kristine Paulsen McGhie aka Rich, Beautiful Aunt Kristine passed away at the age of 89.  Mom was born on July 5, 1928 in Moreland, ID to Abel and Borghild Paulsen. She graduated from East high school in 1945 and from BYU in 1949 with a BA degree in Radio Speech. She later graduated from Columbia University in 1950 with a MA in Teaching the Deaf.  While living in New York she met the love of her life, Lynn McGhie.  Within a couple of weeks,...

On May 2, 2018 our husband and father, Frank Lynn McGhie passed away at the age of 83. He was born on August 10, 1934 in Salt Lake City to Frank and Zola McGhie.  Lynn is survived by his wife Kristine, daughter Melissa (Mel) Farr, sons Finn (Jenny Schwamb) and Zeke, and his five grandchildren Mischa, Fiona, Anders, Isabella and Gabriel. He is also survived by his sisters Sylvia Eagar and Cherie White. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Zola McGhie, and...

Donald David Schneider, 71, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away May 3, 2018, at his home in East Mill Creek, Utah. After a three-year long battle with pancreatic cancer and displaying much bravery and strength, Donald succumbed to his symptoms, surrounded by his family and loved ones, with his wife by his side. Donald was born on March 12, 1947, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to Oliver Milton Schneider and May Holt, and was the youngest of three children. He...

Elaine Rawlings Johnson was born on February 11, 1926 to Calvin W. and Ruth C. Rawlings.  Elaine passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018. Elaine graduated from the University of Utah in 1948; shortly thereafter, she married Morris Earl Johnson in the Salt Lake Temple on June 25, 1948.   As a mother, Elaine taught her children by example and her love for others.  As a grandmother, “Maga,” the name her grandchildren affectionately called her,...

Doris Ruth Dunn Owen, age 87, our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on March 6, 2018 after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Doris was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on February 22, 1931 to Charles Elbert Dunn and Barbara Beverstock Dunn. She enjoyed much of her youth surrounded by the beauty and majesty of The Grand Canyon National Park. Her father worked as a tour guide at the Grand Canyon and she enjoyed many a mule ride down and up the canyon....

Eberhard (Abe) Bruno Schreiter passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born May 5, 1932 to Bruno Emil Schreiter and Dora Ella Schulz in Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany. After escaping Communist controlled East Germany, he immigrated to Alberta, Canada where he met his beloved wife, Patsy Ruth Spaulding and married on June 13, 1956. He served in the US Army. He received many positions and awards through Boy Scouts...

After a very sweet Sunday vigil at his side, our family watched the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Robert Edward Davis, on April 22, 2018. He would have celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary the next day with his childhood sweetheart and lifetime companion, Beverly Backman.   Dad was born on the kitchen table, a bouncing baby boy of 10 pounds, on September 23, 1931, to Edward Bone...

Loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91. Born in Michigan to Edwin and Catherine Bickerstaffe. Moved to England where she was raised.  Lived in Canada and then back to the United States.  She married to love of her life, Earle “Syd” Robinson on Jan. 20, 1956 in the Salt Lake City Temple.  She was a steadfast member of the LDS Church and served diligently in many callings.  She was a great lover of...