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Gaylen Charles Palmer

Gaylen Charles Palmer

Oct 30, 2021

9/6/1953 – 10/30/2021

Gaylen Charles Palmer, a good man with a big heart and quick wit, left us too soon. Regardless of circumstances, the deal made with Gaylen was to say, "he died doing what he loved." This truly was the case, as he spent a beautiful fall Saturday afternoon out and about, chatting up neighbors, friends,...

Armin Paul Langheinrich

Armin Paul Langheinrich

Oct 29, 2021

October 29, 2021

After a sudden illness, Armin Langheinrich passed away at St. Joseph's Villa in Salt Lake City the evening of October 29, 2021. He was born 95 years ago on September 1, 1926, in Planitz, Saxony, Germany to Paul Kurt Langheinrich and Elsa Frieda Paessler. In 1949 he married Ruth Marie Schramm in Berlin, Germany,...

Dorothy S. Krause

Dorothy S. Krause

Oct 5, 2021

1938 – 2021

Salt Lake City, Utah

Her name was Dorothy S. Krause. But to those who were blessed to have known this beautiful woman, she was called "Dottie" or simply "Dot".

She was a mother; a grandmother; a friend; a healer…That's what she was brought here to do. And she did it...

Bryan Potts

Bryan Potts

Aug 3, 2021

Our beloved 23-year-old son, Bryan Alexander Potts, passed away on the third of August 2021. Bryan was born in Salt Lake, a beautiful, bouncing baby boy who filled our lives with love and joy. Bryan excelled in many areas: he was an Eagle Scout, he took state in debate as a freshman at West High School, and he competed...

Beverly Jane Blackner

Beverly Jane Blackner

Jul 21, 2021

Beverly Jane Blackner, born in Ogalala Nebraska, February 9, 1942, died on July 21, 2021, at Brighton House assisted Living in Riverton, UT from digestive track complications. Jane, who told everyone the name Beverly was too old fashioned, was the youngest of many children to Edward R. Hultquist and Blanche H. Saunders. She was the last surviving child. Jane...

Gary Gene “Duke” Openshaw

Gary Gene “Duke” Openshaw

Jul 14, 2021

April 23, 1937 – July 14, 2021 Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather,  great-grandfather passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021. Gary was born April 23, 1937 to Elton Openshaw and Elta Soret Openshaw.  He married the love of his life Myrna Brems Openshaw on September 6, 1996. They were married for 24 years. Gary was an avid biker...

Duane John Mansanarez Ii

Duane John Mansanarez Ii

Jul 14, 2021

Duane John Mansanarez II (DJ) passed away on July 14, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Biloxi, MS to loving parents Duane and Kathleen Mansanarez on April 30, 1981. He grew up in Utah and took advantage of all the beauty it had to offer. He enjoyed all sports and loved being outdoors. Hockey...

Owen Mark Mitchell

Owen Mark Mitchell

Apr 18, 2021

12/15/1932 – 04/18/2021

Owen Mark Mitchell passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Sunday night surrounded by his family at the University Hospital. Born in  December of 1932, the youngest child of Sylvia and Harry Mitchell.

At age 24 he met his wife of almost 64 years at her young age of 17....

Bruce Richard Finlinson

Bruce Richard Finlinson

Mar 30, 2021

February 3, 1953 – March 30, 2021

Bruce Richard Finlinson passed away at age 68 from the effects of Alzheimers.  He was born in Payson, Utah to Richard and LaVon Finlinson and was the oldest of seven children.

Bruce's strong belief in his Savior Jesus Christ drove everything he accomplished in his life. He...

Peter Leonidas Flangas

Peter Leonidas Flangas

Mar 17, 2021

Peter Leonidas Flangas

June 1, 1924 – March 17, 2021

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, shortly before sunrise and after a very long and fulfilled life at age 96, Peter quietly passed away with his beloved wife by his side.  Approximately 10 days prior to his passing, Peter recognized the final coming and...

Tracey Moser Wilde

Tracey Moser Wilde

Feb 18, 2021

Tracey passed away in her home on February 18, 2021 with family and her Budah boy by her side.  She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 9, 1954 to Jerry and Ella Mae Moser. She grew up in South Salt Lake in a house that was small in space but full of love. As a middle...

Milton K. Gehrke

Milton K. Gehrke

Feb 10, 2021

Milton Karl Gehrke was born April 30, 1925 to Karl and Martha Gehrke. He returned to his Heavenly Father on February 10, 2021. He lived his entire life in Salt Lake City, Utah where he met and married his wife Mary Doreen Bringhurst on December 11, 1964. They solemnized their marriage in the Salt Lake City LDS temple in...

John C. Alleman

John C. Alleman

Feb 8, 2021

John Caffall Alleman, 82, passed away early Monday morning, Feb 8, 2021 of natural causes with COVID-19 complications.

John was born on September 28, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, son of Ray Starr and Fenella Caffall Alleman.

John was best known for his brilliant mind, musical talent and kind heart. He earned a bachelor's degree in...

Scott Vitale Velechko

Scott Vitale Velechko

Feb 5, 2021

August 23, 1969 – February 5, 2021

Scott Vitale Velechko of Glen Ridge, NJ entered the world on August 23, 1969.  Parents, Carolyn and Vitale (Wally) Velechko raised Scott along with his older sister, Pamela Velechko Gordon, in Clifton and Totowa, NJ.  Scott was extremely close to his paternal grandparents, Anna and Peter Velechko and to his...

Rod Stone

Rod Stone

Jan 24, 2021

Rod Stone, a fiercely independent man, departed from this life on January 24,2021, following a prolonged but valiant struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.  Rod was not a big talker, but he was a skilled and competent person who was well-informed on a wide range of subjects and  knew how to get things done.  He could frame a house, put up...

Richard “Dick” Burton

Richard “Dick” Burton

Dec 29, 2020

Richard R. ("Dick") Burton, distinguished Utah photographer and philanthropist, died December 29, 2020 after a fall in his home.  Dick was born on February 8, 1940, to R. Harold Burton and Maybelle Covey Burton, both of Salt Lake City.

Dick graduated from the University of Utah Business College.  He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. ...

Connie Barber Kirby

Connie Barber Kirby

Nov 10, 2020

Connie Barber Kirby was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 10, 1945, to Bob and Darlene Asher Barber. She died at home on November 10, 2020, due to complications of metastatic bladder cancer. Attended West High School. Married Eugene Overby; later divorced. Married Dan Kirby on September 18, 1999. Connie loved watching and participating in her children's...

Irene Giesela Hayes

Irene Giesela Hayes

Nov 9, 2020

On November 9, 2020 Irene returned to the loving arms of her eternal companion. Irene was born April 13, 1940 in Tilsit, East Prussia to Walter and Ida Oltersdorf. When Irene was a young girl, her family moved to Germany. Later, as a 19-year old teenager, along with her parents and younger brother moved to the United States and...

Geraldine “Geri” Nielson Hajj

Geraldine “Geri” Nielson Hajj

Oct 24, 2020

A loving and devoted mother is truly the greatest gift one can have in life. Such was our mother Geri who passed away in her home in Salt Lake City on October 24, 2020. Geri's full and interesting life began in Logan, Utah on July 24, 1933. Her education included Ogden High School, Utah State University, and the University...

Leah Bowden Westbrook

Leah Bowden Westbrook

Oct 15, 2020

Leah Bowden Westbrook, 74, of Salt Lake City, Utah, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and aunt passed away on October 15 th , 2020.

Leah was born in Vernal, Utah on February 22 nd , 1946 to Wesley and Eunice Bowden. After graduation, she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where she married her husband James (Jim)...