Obituaries

Evelyn Palmer

Evelyn Palmer

Jan 4, 2026

Evelyn Francis Brough Palmer passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, following an extended journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She left this life quietly and without suffering, surrounded by love and the enduring legacy of a life marked by service, faith, resilience, and deep devotion to family.

Evelyn was born on July 20, 1938, and lived a life defined not by attention...

James (Jim) Brooks Taylor

James (Jim) Brooks Taylor

Jan 3, 2026

James (Jim) Brooks Taylor, age 75, passed away on January 3, 2026, at his home in Milton, Utah.

Jim was born on March 6, 1950, in Ogden, Utah, to Don and Ethel Taylor. He spent his early years growing up in Henefer, Utah, and attended school in Coalville before moving to Morgan, where he graduated from Morgan High School in 1968....

David Corwin Griffin

David Corwin Griffin

Jan 1, 2026

David “Dave” Corwin Griffin, Sr. was born March 19, 1945, in Vallejo, California, to Carroll and Patricia Griffin. He is the eldest of their two sons.

Dave moved around a lot during his childhood living in different parts of California, Washington, Colorado, and Wyoming. If you asked Dave where he was from, you likely needed to pull up a chair while...

Bryan Douglas Phipps

Bryan Douglas Phipps

Dec 30, 2025

Bryan Douglas Phipps returned home to his Heavenly Father on December 30th, 2025 after battling cancer for 6 years. He was born on August 1st, 1961 to Joen Eagar and Albert Curtis Phipps. He was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah where he enjoyed living in the hills, riding bikes, motorcycles, playing with hot wheels, model trains, and drums. He...

Howard Ray Giles

Howard Ray Giles

Dec 7, 2025

Howard Ray Giles passed away on December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 13, 1948, to Arthur Frederick and Norine Giles, he was the 3rd and youngest child. He was raised and lived his life in Milton, Utah. 

He graduated from Morgan High School and attended Weber College, but he gained most of his education on the...

Garnet Jean Johnson

Garnet Jean Johnson

Nov 28, 2025

Garnet Jean Johnson, 84, of Morgan, UT passed away on November 28, 2025. Born on October 1, 1941 in Bend, Oregon, she was a loving wife to R. Wayne Johnson and devoted mother to David Johnson, Lila Thackeray, Brenda Brunner, and Curtis Johnson.

Garnet was passionate and loved working with the youth. She was a seminary teacher, Relief Society President, Young...

Thomas J. Beun

Thomas J. Beun

Nov 20, 2025

Thomas James Beun, of Park City, UT passed away suddenly on November 20, 2025. He was born in Ridgewood, NJ to his parents Henry James Beun and Carol Helen Beun. After completing his schooling in New Jersey, Tom began his career in mechanical engineering. He worked for various companies overseeing conveyor systems for many years. Tom was a craftsman, who...

Susan Cogger

Susan Cogger

Nov 17, 2025

Friends will be holding a Celebration of Life for Susan on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Walker Mortuary, (45 W 200 N, Morgan, UT) from 7-8:30 pm. 

Carolyn Tueller Markwith

Carolyn Tueller Markwith

Nov 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Tueller Markwith, 80, of Schuylerville, New York. Carolyn passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 in Portland, OR, surrounded by her family and loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born on August 24th, 1945, to Jack LeRoy Tueller, Col. USAF Ret., and Marjorie Rogers Tueller...

Mark Eric Vernon

Mark Eric Vernon

Nov 12, 2025

Mark Eric Vernon was born in Coalville, Utah to parents Betty June Geary and Dean LaMar Vernon. Mark was the youngest in the family with four older siblings: Larry Dean, Bradley Ray, Kathy, and Austin Kim.

His siblings remember Mark as a brilliant, sweet young boy who loved spending time with his Grandpa Ray. The pair shared many special memories, such...

JoElla Hammons Wright (Francis)

JoElla Hammons Wright (Francis)

Nov 8, 2025

JoElla Hammons Wright, returned to her Heavenly Father on November 8, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to William Perry Hammons and Mildred Ruby Shuman.

Mom grew up in many states across the country finally settling in Morgan Utah.

She graduated from Morgan High School and attended Weber State College.

Mom was a convert to the Church...

Sherry Wilkinson Waldron

Sherry Wilkinson Waldron

Oct 25, 2025

Sherry Wilkinson Waldron passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 25, 2025.

Born on April 16, 1950, to Bert and Betty Wilkinson, Sherry excelled in school, where her dedication and example inspired those around her. She was a student body officer and a cheerleader, known for her energy, kindness, and school spirit. She met the love of her life, Dee...

Calvin Blake Brown

Calvin Blake Brown

Oct 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Calvin Blake Brown, who passed away unexpectedly on October 22nd, 2025 at the age of 37.

Calvin was born to Julie & Jack Brown on August 27th, 1988 and grew up in South Ogden & Washington Terrace, Utah and Rock Springs, Wyoming. While growing up, he took pride in being...

Walter Neal Boyce

Walter Neal Boyce

Oct 20, 2025

Walter Neal Boyce, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Born on December 4, 1946, in Sacramento, California, Neal was the son of Leo Neal and Carma V. Perry. As a young boy growing up on ranches in Colorado and Arizona, he developed a lifelong love for the land, animals, and the ranching...

Sandra Kathryn Heath Flinders

Sandra Kathryn Heath Flinders

Oct 18, 2025

Sandra Kathryn Heath Flinders of Park City, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 88.

Sandy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Tom C. and Kathryn Heath. She grew up on Mountair Drive, where she made many cherished memories and lifelong friends. Her childhood was filled with Bee’s baseball games...

Hal B. Heiner

Hal B. Heiner

Oct 17, 2025

Hal B.Heiner passed away peacefully in his home on October 17, 2025 from a quiet and personal battle with cancer. He was born April14, 1938 to John L. and Florene Butters Heiner. He grew up in Morgan, Utah, working at the family businesses of Heiner Garage and Como Springs Resort.

Hal attended the Morgan School District graduating from Morgan High School...

Andrea Blonquist

Andrea Blonquist

Oct 5, 2025

Andrea Blonquist, age 51, of Morgan Utah, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Born in Coalville, Utah on June 11, 1974, Andrea lived a life full of creativity, compassion, and quiet strength.

She began her career as a cosmetologist, bringing beauty and confidence to those she served. Later, she found her true calling as a dedicated college instructor, inspiring others...

Gabriel Kurt Simister

Gabriel Kurt Simister

Sep 26, 2025

Gabriel Kurt Simister “Gabe” beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend passed away on September 26, 2025. Gabe was born on April 17, 1985 to proud parents Kurt and Anna Simister, who were thrilled to finally have their son.

Gabe was blessed to grow up with 2 sets of grandparents; Karl and Berniece Warner and Leon and Louise Simister, who...

Eva Louise Waters Wallace

Eva Louise Waters Wallace

Sep 24, 2025

Eva Louise Waters Wallace was born in 1928 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She died September 24, 2025 at her home in Coalville, Utah. Louise was the second daughter and third of William Henry and Hannah Nield Waters twelve children. She had a happy childhood with all of her many siblings.

She married George Henry Wallace in November of 1949. He died...

Elwin Pink Rees

Elwin Pink Rees

Sep 19, 2025

Elwin (Pink) Rees was born December 18, 1931, in Coalville, Utah, the son of Ralph Miles and Melva Edith Crittenden Rees. He was the older brother to a twin sister – Peggy Rees Wilde. They were children # 6 and # 7 of eight siblings. Their oldest brothers were identical twins, Keith and Kenneth, who served in WWII. Then Betty,...

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