Obituaries

Raeola Holton

Raeola Holton

Dec 28, 2019

Raeola Kirby Holton peacefully passed away at Logan Regional Hospital on Saturday December 28th surrounded by loved ones.  Mama Rae shared her love to all who knew her.  Love and kindness defined her.  Her infectious smile and gentle nature endeared her to all those around her and enabled her to create lifelong connections with both family and friends.  Through celebration...

James "Jim"  Lewis Olsen

James "Jim" Lewis Olsen

Dec 14, 2019

James Lewis Olsen, 92, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 14, 2019 in Logan UT. Jim was born on February 23, 1927, in Murray UT to Lewis A. Olsen and Maude Melvina Evans. He was the oldest of 6 children, with 4 brothers, Thomas Earl, Gordon Evans (Carrol), Richard Ivan (Carolyn), Steven Lewis (VeeDawn) and one sister, Marilyn...

James "Jim" Lewis Olsen

James "Jim" Lewis Olsen

Dec 14, 2019

James Lewis Olsen, 92, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 14, 2019 in Logan UT.  Jim was born on February 23, 1927, in Murray UT to Lewis A. Olsen and Maude Melvina Evans. He was the oldest of 6 children, with 4 brothers, Thomas Earl, Gordon Evans (Carrol), Richard Ivan (Carolyn), Steven Lewis (VeeDawn) and one sister, Marilyn...

Joyce Bingham

Joyce Bingham

Dec 11, 2019

Joyce Nelson Bingham passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019, three days after her 91st birthday, with her family at her side.

Joyce was born December 8, 1928, to Carl Howard and Edna Amelia Lundquist Nelson, in Weston, Idaho.  She graduated from Weston High School in 1946 where she played clarinet in the band and was the yearbook editor her...

DeAnn Geddes

DeAnn Geddes

Dec 8, 2019

DeAnn Dunkley Geddes passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Preston, Idaho She was born on February 18, 1940 in Fairview, Idaho to Parley and Ruby Dunkley. She grew up in Franklin along with two sisters and a brother. She attended Preston High School. After graduation she married Leo C. Geddes in the Logan LDS Temple, July 3, 1958.

DeAnn...

Pauline Holmes

Pauline Holmes

Dec 4, 2019

 

Pauline Nash Holmes, 81, passed away quietly on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Maple Springs assisted living facility in North Logan, Utah.

Pauline was born on March 19, 1938 in Preston, Idaho, to Weldon and Veleta Dalley Nash. She graduated from Preston High School in 1956. She attended Idaho State College for two years, graduating with an Associate...

Robert M. Jorgensen

Robert M. Jorgensen

Nov 29, 2019

On Friday, November 29, 2019, at his home in Richmond, Utah, Robert (Bob) Jorgensen, passed peacefully into the next life, surrounded by his loving family, who will miss him deeply.  Robert was born to Abraham Darrel Jorgensen and Afton Cook in the small town of Logandale, Nevada and later raised in American Fork, Utah.

He met his eternal companion and...

Glen Kay Reid

Glen Kay Reid

Nov 27, 2019

Glen Kay Reid, 78, passed away November 27, 2019 at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho.  He was born July 6, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of James Oliver and Anna Albertha Mellor Reid.  He married Mary Kingdon on July 29, 1963 in Evanston, Wyoming.  She preceded him in death.

 

He loved animals, especially...

Thedora Petterborg

Thedora Petterborg

Nov 27, 2019

In 2003, Thedora Ames Petterborg penned, “What a great life it has been for me so far and I have so much more to look forward to.”  

 

“Teddy” was born to Nels Owen and Ruby Drusilla Hillman Ames in Preston, Idaho May 15, 1937. Her childhood was filled with travel between Cleveland and Oxford, visiting her grandparents. She wrote,...

Colby James Bray

Colby James Bray

Nov 25, 2019

 

 

Colby James Bray, age 18, tragically passed away, on November 25 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to an unknown illness.  Colby was born August 6, 2001 in Salt Lake City to Jeff and Michelle Bray. He entered this world with huge blue eyes, that you could not help but notice, and jet-black hair that stood...

LaDawn Jensen

LaDawn Jensen

Nov 23, 2019

LaDawn Hampton Jensen passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Preston, Idaho.

She was born October 30, 1938 in Preston, Idaho to Lorin & Helga Hampton, she was the baby of the family with 3 brothers and 1 sister. Her brothers Boyd, Conn and Maynard have all preceded her in death leaving her best friend and sister Peggy.

On...

Oliver John Earley

Oliver John Earley

Nov 21, 2019

Oliver John Earley, 88, passed away November 21, 2019 in Providence, Utah. He was born August 23, 1931 in Laketown, Utah to William Henry and Edna Wahlstrom Earley. He married Ellen Mowlem and they had five children, Pam, Perry, David, SueAnn and Brian. They were later divorced.

He enjoyed farming, working with tools and farm equipment and he enjoyed spending...

Glenda Swainston

Glenda Swainston

Nov 20, 2019

 

 

Glenda Swann Swainston passed away peacefully the morning of Wednesday, November 20, 2019 holding the hand of her sweetheart.

 

Glenda was born on January 23, 1938 in Banida, Idaho to Alexander and Anna Swann.  She grew up in Banida and graduated from Preston High School in 1956.  She attended the Hollywood School of Cosmetology in Salt Lake...

DeVerl Cartell Baxter

DeVerl Cartell Baxter

Nov 8, 2019

DeVerl Cartell Baxter was reunited with his dear wife Connie on November 8, 2019. He missed her greatly and looked forward their reunion. Since Connie’s passing DeVerl has enjoyed numerous visits from family and friends and going on many rides throughout the valley.  

DeVerl was born November 30, 1937 to Dorald and Hazel Baxter. He grew up in Banida...

Paul Christian Schiffman

Paul Christian Schiffman

Oct 31, 2019

Paul Christian Schiffman, 79, passed away Thursday, October 31st 2019 in the Soda Springs, Idaho area doing what he loved most in life, hunting and being part of nature.  Paul was born June 10th 1940 to Frank and Verva Schiffman in Logan, Utah. 

Paul enlisted in the Navy where he served 4 years in Hawaii.  He married Margaret Manipon...

Randy Spence Smith

Randy Spence Smith

Oct 29, 2019

Randy Spence Smith, 68, passed away Oct 29, 2019 at his son’s home in South Jordan, UT with family at his side. He was born March 19, 1951 to Eldon and Roberta Smith.  The 4th of 5 children, Randy grew up in the Cresent/Sandy area of Utah. He attended Jordan High School where he met the love of his life,...

Gene Pratt Baker

Gene Pratt Baker

Oct 28, 2019

Gene Pratt Baker passed away on October 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Preston Idaho on December 7, 1936 to William and Veda Baker. Gene met the love of his life Darla Bowman and married her on September 6, 1958. Darla and Gene raised five children together.

Gene owned and operated The Railing Shop. Although he retired...