William Kent Johnson returned to his Heavenly Father on September 21, 2023 in Layton, Utah. He was born on June 5, 1946 to William Albert and Afton Elizabeth Egbert Johnson in Salt Lake City, Utah. September 9, 1971 he was sealed to his eternal companion DeeAnn Wood in the Salt Lake Temple, they were blessed with three daughters. William graduated from Davis High School, honorably served in the US Army, and earned his bachelors of Science degree at Weber State University and graduated in...

We grieve the loss of an angel on earth, Annabelle Jolene Bennett, who departed this world on September 16, 2023. Born on June 4, 2023, in Brigham City, Utah, Annabelle was a beacon of light whose short life touched everyone who knew her. Her innocence, pure heart, and infectious smile epitomized the sweetness of childhood. As the poet Helen Steiner Rice beautifully said, "A wee bit of heaven drifted down from above - A handful of happiness, a heart full of love." Annabelle never...

Gary Crouch Cannon, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Gary was born November 5, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first of three children of Charles Mousley Cannon and Verla Mae Crouch. His family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, and later to Rexburg, Idaho, where his father worked for Utah Power & Light Company. The family moved back to Utah when Gary was twelve, where he later graduated from South...

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend, Don Carlos Atkinson, passed away at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Layton, Utah on Friday September 8th, 2023, just 11 days short of his 95th birthday. He was born on September 19th 1928 in Logan, Utah to Fred C. and Della Schow Atkinson. Don was raised in Cherry Creek, a suburb of Franklin, Idaho, and in Grace, Idaho as well. He was the 3rd child of 6 children. After...

Mandy Irene Douglas Harrison, passed away on September 17, 2023. Mandy was born May 8, 1980 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Ed Douglas and Lois Spencer Douglas. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved fishing and being surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors. Just prior to her passing she worked as a caregiver at a Senior Care Center which she often said was her favorite thing. She enjoyed helping others and the companionship of her pet...

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, September 17, 2023, our sweet mother slipped the surly bands of earth and touched the face of God. Verna Erlene Gordon Hedrick was born July 2, 1938, in Logan, Utah, the youngest of three girls born to William Earl Gordon and Pearl Marilda Petersen.  Mom lived an idyllic childhood in Smithfield, Utah. She attended Smithfield Elementary, North Cache Junior High, and graduated from North Cache High School in 1956. She went on to reign as Miss Cache...

Betty Cheron Fountain was born on June 8th, 1954, to Jess and Edna Needham.  She was the 6th out of her nine siblings. She was born and raised in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Ogden High School with the class of 1972.  Cheron married Bracey James (Jim) Fountain on April 7th, 1979. Jim drove a semi-truck for several years and Cheron loved to go out on the truck with him. She often talked about how much she missed those days of going on those trips. She loved to travel and for a...

         David Spencer (73) went home peacefully to be with our Lord on September 15, 2023, surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer.      Dave was born on January 29, 1950, to Robert and Nadine Spencer. He grew up in West Haven and later moved to Ogden. He was a respected, dedicated, and hardworking man. Dave founded and operated his own construction company, D&L Spencer Inc., from 1971-2000 and built many...

Tamara Reese, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah surrounded by her family after a long battle with Parkinsons disease. Tamara was born on August 28, 1950, in Logan Utah, the second of six children of Harold Reese and Fern Starks. She was raised in Bloomington, Idaho. After graduating from Bear Lake High School, Tamara continued her education at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. In 1971, she married Darell Nielson and their union was...

Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lois Louise Bluemel returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born November 2, 1942, to William “Bill” Overy and Thelma Mae Dexter Overy in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She grew up in Superior, Wyoming, where she attended school and graduated in 1961. After which, she attended Secretarial School at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Her favorite occupation was being a wife, mother and...