10/12/1946 – 02/18/2012

Chris Kelly Swensen passed away at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT surrounded by his family on February 18, 2012 due to complications after surgery.
He was born Oct 12, 1946 to Frank P. Swensen and Ada Effie Bloxom in Bucyrus, Ohio.
Chris served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as infantryman. Receiving 2 bronze stars and a purple heart.
He worked for many years in the Oilfield Industry in WY He also farmed in Mt. Pleasant, UT for a number of years. Read the rest of this entry »

02/15/1950 – 02/08/2012

Dennis Kelly Timms of Fontana, CA died on February 8th, 2012 at the age of 61. He was the beloved son of Kelvin and Dolly Timms, dedicated father of three daughters Kirsten Timms, Kimberly Trost and Kelly Janusz. Dennis was a grandfather of 10 and also left behind 1 brother and 6 sisters.

Born in Los Angeles, California on February 15, 1950, Dennis grew up in up in Southern California. He attended Los Altos High School and graduated in 1968. Following graduation he attended Woodbury College and UCLA. The majority of his working career was spent working for the California Department of Corrections. He worked at numerous prisons throughout the state including Chino Institution for Men, Patton State Hospital, Avenol State Prison and at the notorious Pelican Bay Maximum Security Prison. Dennis worked his way through the ranks and finally retired as a Captain at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. He was most proud of making it to the rank of Captain before he retired. Read the rest of this entry »

10/31/1928 – 02/01/2012

The journey on earth, for Earl Eugene Backus, ended on Wednesday February 1, 2012. The ravages of Parkinson’s Disease robbed a quality of life and happiness from his being. The beginning of Earl’s life on earth began at the home of his parents, Elmer Eugene and Gertrude Violet Cordner Backus, on October 31, 1928. The process of growing-up on a fruit farm taught him the value of work, integrity, honesty and dependability. Is it any wonder that with this foundation he learned to appreciate all the things that grow and the beauties of the earth? Earl grew in stature and in the gospel. He was diligent and faithful in all of his callings with a love and willingness to serve our Heavenly Father. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, D.O. (Nita Doman) Backus; his brother-in-law, Remo Pyne; and his sister-in-law, JuLane Goodrich. Survived by his wife, Anna Jean Duncan Backus; children, Carol (LaMar) Beardall; Gail (Richard) Tolley; Kathryn Palmer; Duncan (Meg Yu-Chiao Kuo)Backus; siblings, Gary (Joyce Gillman) Backus; LaRae (DeLoy) Slack; Gerene Pyne; Richard (Judy Pyne) Backus; Delano (Mary Bishop) Backus; Russel (Margaret Elmer) Backus; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem Cascade 1st Ward Chapel (481 E. Center St.). Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Moroni LDS Stake Center (80 North Center) in Moroni, UT and Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment in the Moroni City Cemetery. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.

05/24/1935 – 01/30/2012

Jenene Peatross born May 24 1935, passed away in her sleep on January 30, 2012 while visiting her daughter in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. Jenene was born in Randlette Utah to Leonard and Erma Harris and married the love of her life, Max David Peatross in the Salt Lake Temple on August 28, 1953.
In June 1962, Max and Jenene moved their young family to Myton Utah when Max went to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation at Ft. Duchesne. Max and Jenene moved in March 1974 to Fairview, Utah after purchasing the Fairview Mercantile. Fairview has been their home ever since.
Jenene was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving with devotion in various positions throughout her life. Max and Jenene particularly loved serving as officiators in the Manti Temple. Jenene’s life is distinguished by her service to family and others.
Jenene was preceded in death by her husband Max on November 22, 2009. Jenene is survived by her children, Eileen Mauerman (Kenley Mauerman, Salt Lake City), Rodney Peatross (Wendy, Idaho Falls, Idaho), Diana Hall (Jeff Hall, Broken Arrow, Okla.), Darrell Peatross (Treena, London, England), David Peatross (Michelle, Wellsville, Utah), Stewart Peatross (Christie, Elk Ridge, Utah), 18 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4th at 11 a.m. in the Fairview First Ward Church (122 South State). There will also be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 on the same day and at the same location. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

08/22/1936 – 01/28/2012

Jeannine Rae Allred Mower 75 of Provo passed away January 28, 2012 at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, UT. She was born August 22, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, UT to Aaron & Edith Arvina Monsen Allred. Survived by her children, Michael Mower, Lovington, NM; Andrea Hardiek, Provo, UT; Alison Mower, Provo, UT; James Morgan Mower, Lovington, NM and Merrill M. Mower, Provo, UT; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Frances (Earl) Sorensen, Chester, UT; Russell (Donna) Allred, Sandy, UT; Norma Vance, Payson, UT. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gary Allred and sister, Mary Lou Sorensen. Read the rest of this entry »

09/12/1917 – 01/23/2012

Martha Webb Francom Brothersen passed away at home in Mt. Pleasant, UT January 23, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born September 12, 1917 to John Leonard and Dulcie May Webb Francom in Lehi, UT. She married Charles F. Brothersen September 9, 1942 in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple February 21, 1949. Charles passed away January 19, 2004.
Martha had a great love of learning, graduating from Utah State University. This gave her the opportunity to teach school in Denver, CO; Fairview, UT; North Sanpete High School and in Davis county. Read the rest of this entry »

06/20/1925 – 01-23-2012

Donald Marshall Beck of Fairview, Utah passed away peacefully January 23, 2012. Donald was born June 20, 1925 to Stella Jensen & Marshall Peter Beck in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant where he meet Evelyn Brady his high School sweetheart. They married August 1, 1944 in Manti, UT later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He served in the Army in WWII stationed in Texas where he started his family. Later they moved to Kearns, Utah where he worked and raised his family for 33 years. Read the rest of this entry »

12/25/1939 – 01/21/2012

Willard Dennis Wright, 72 of Idianola, Utah passed away January 21, 2012 surrounded by his family. Dennis was born December 25, 1939 in SLC, UT to Bryant C. & Bonnie Hunter Wright. At seventeen he join the Air Force and served for four year. He meet and married his wife Linda Nielsen after his service. They had two sons Troy and Jeffrey. He attended the University of Utah. He liked to watch sports (Jazz), camping, and golfing.
Dennis is survived by his wife Linda, Indianola, UT; son, Jeff Wright, Indianola, UT, bothers, Reed & Janet Wright, Preston, ID; Gary Wright, Kerns, UT, 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren the pride of his life. Read the rest of this entry »

02/19/1928 – 01/19/2012

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Loy Jean Bartholomew Dobson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at her home in Holden, Utah; due to complications with lung cancer. Her loving husband and best friend Lester, was by her side.
Jean was born February 19, 1928 in Fillmore, Utah to Loy Day Bartholomew and Juliaett Callister. After her mother passed away, she was raised by her step-mother, Ireta Martine Jenson Warner. She graduated from Millard High School where she met Lester A. Dobson, her high school sweetheart. Read the rest of this entry »

12/09/1941 – 01/18/2012

Lucie Wheeler Swensen passed away at her home in Orem, UT on January 18, 2012 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Tucson, AZ on December 21, 1921 to Joseph Eward and Kathina Hazel Williams Wheeler. She married Max Clayton Swensen Dec. 9, 1941 in Mt. Home, ID and later sealed in the Logan, UT Temple on Jan. 23, 1942. Max passed away on August 2, 2008.
Lucie is preceded in death by her husband, Max; her parents; one brother and three sisters.
She leaves behind a great posterity including her children Read the rest of this entry »