All Obituaries

Heaven let us borrow an angel to call our own. On July 1, 2019, Marilyn Foster Wright, 86, went home. With beauty and grace, she left peacefully surrounded by her family singing her into the next life. She taught us many things, but above all, unconditional love. Ivan and Hildred Foster welcomed four children, first Marilyn, followed by Bob, Kathy, and Nancy: siblings that became faithful friends and companions. A solid foundation of strong virtues and love were built in her youth, which...

Christopher Paul Hyatt, 35 years old, passed away June 29, 2019 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Chris was born September 13, 1983 in Salt Lake City. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and Grand Junction, CO and finally spent the rest of his life in Salt Lake City, UT. He was married to his best friend Roxanne (Vester) Hyatt on October 11, 2008 and together they had 3 beautiful children Cambria Kristy, Linkin Samuel, and Weston Paul. Chris was a hard-working, smart, funny, and good man and above...

“Together Forever” Patricia Violet Hubbs Graham, 95, our loving mom, grandma and grandma-great reunited with her sweetheart as she passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was born to Wayne and Grace Lillian Hoose Hubbs in Phoenix, Arizona. She was married and sealed to Robert Hugh Graham in the Salt Lake Temple on February 14, 1946. Family was everything to her and she devoted her life to serving them. She was the proud mother of five children, who all loved and adored her....

Born to Dan and Carole Elton on October 24, 1960 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Died June 28, 2019 in Saratoga Springs, UT. Mark was able to experience many cultures and customs as he was raised in a military family. Mark was able to make anywhere he was his home and made friends with everyone around him. Mark graduated from Olympus High School in 1979. Mark served a 2 year LDS mission in the Netherlands, Amsterdam mission. Mark met the love of his life and was married and sealed for time...

Helen Patricia Anderson Wilkins, “Pat,” was born on March 17, 1932, in a small mining town called Spring Canyon, Utah, to Dr. Grant Y. Anderson and Elizabeth Edith Wilson. She was a St. Patrick’s Day baby, so she went by her middle name Patricia.  She was called “Patsy” as a child and “Pat” as an adult.  Pat passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on June 17, 2019. She was raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the third of four...

In Loving Memory Barry Gough passed away June 17, 2019, he was born January 17, 1940 in Helena, Montana to Donald and Jane Gough. Barry married Barbara Macdonald January 21, 1960 and together they raised two daughters. Barry served in the US Air Force followed by a career in banking. He enjoyed golf and spending time with family and friends.  He is survived by his daughter Stacey Crawford, grandson Travis Smith, brother Bill (Sharron), sister Wendy Haley, and many loved ones who will...

Robert Anthony Lapetina passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona.  He was born March 1928 in New York City where he met and married Martha.  They were married for 69 years.   Robert enlisted in the Navy where he was assigned as a radar specialist.  This led to a 40 year career with EDO Corporation in New York, Canada, and Utah where he led the development and production of Sonar Transducers and Loran.  His work sent him all over the world from...

Our dear brother Joseph Sam Hirst passed away peacefully in his sleep June 11, 2019 in Logan, Utah. He was born January 6, 1953 in Salt Lake City. He was the third child born to Eve Weller Hirst and James W. Hirst. Joe was born with severe disabilities. However, his loving parents taught him that physical challenges should never limit his ability to succeed. He graduated from Skyline High School and was manager of several athletic teams and even earned a letterman’s jacket. He went on...

“Ah, What a Beauty Day!” Lloyd Stanley Ricks, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor and friend, and son of our Heavenly Father, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Salt Lake City.  Lloyd was born on July 15, 1925 in Pocatello, Idaho to loving parents, Perry Joseph Ricks and Frances Martina Howell.   He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was sealed to Cora Simons in the Salt Lake...

Linda Marie Knudson Reeder was born October 29, 1949 in Brigham City, Utah. She is the youngest child of Owen and Dorothy Knudson. She died on June 6, 2019 after a valiant struggle with causes peripherally related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A graduate of Box Elder High School, she also attended Weber State University and Southern Utah University. Most of her professional career has been in education administration. In addition, she was an administrator for Brian Head Town where...