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On Saturday, March 13, 2021, our beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather, Thomas Dean Baker passed away at the age of 78. He was born on April 7, 1942 in Plain City, Utah. Tom graduated from Weber High School and received his Bachelor's in Education at Weber State Collage. While attending Weber state he served in the Army Reserves for 6 years. Tom taught the 5th grade at Gramercy Elementary for 19 years. Then continued employment at Swift Transportation for 6 years before becoming a full-time rancher of traditional and exotic animals. Tom loved riding & racing horses and his cattle business with his dad. At the age of 10 Tom rode his horse with the posse all the way to Jackson...

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother was reunited with her loving husband Ralph Krueger on December 4, 2020. Barbara passed surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1, 1937 in American Fork, Utah, daughter of Jessie Kirkman and Earl Douglas Sheets. She met Ralph and after one date were married on October 6, 1956, they were together for 61 years. She is survived by her 2 Children Paul Krueger (Sandy), Melinda Orth (Brian), 6 grandchildren, 13-great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. A private family celebration of Barbara's life will be held on a later date. The Family would like to thank Legacy House of South Jordan and Aspire Home Health & Hospice for the care...

Kenneth Cameron Walden was born on April 5, 1926 and raised by goodly parents in Paragould, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 in Bountiful Utah. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Janice Lela Walden (Johnson). Kenneth is survived by his sister Wanda (Raymond) Atwood. He is also survived by a very large posterity including eight children: James Robert (Kathy), Bruce Cameron (Kathy), Douglas Allen (Toni), Maurice Aaron (Deborah), Sue Elana, Ilona Latena, Karla Denese (William) and Kendall McKay (Ellen). Kenneth was very keen on keeping up with his 20 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren. Dad...

Nick was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 7, 1969 to Craig May and Rebecca Lee Fretwell. He passed away on November 22, 2020. Nick married Sandi Laub in November 1990, later divorced. He is survived by his father; daughter, Demi (Bobby) Herrera; grandchildren, Austin and Savanna; brother, Brian; step-sister, Jami Curinga; uncle, Jess; special friend, Jeanne; nieces, Ellie, Nicole, Rian, Ally, and Bella; and many friends including Pepsi Dave, Double D, Darin, and Spencer. Nick was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Greg; step-brother, Eric Stout; and grandparents. Nick loved motorcycles and his Lincoln Town Car. The 2000's were his survival years. In 2003 he survived a fall and...

John Jay Painter died at his home on November 19, 2020. He was born in Burlington, Iowa on July 23, 1933 to John Justice Painter and Frances Anderson. John was a loving father and grandfather who will be sorely missed. He was a marketing professor and Associate Dean of the College of Business at University of Utah. Surviving are his son, John "Shawn" Painter; daughter, Jennifer Painter; and his grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Please share your memories of John at Serenicare.com

Barbara Louise Jones Edwards died on November 16, 2020 in Brigham City, Utah. She was born in Ogden, Utah on March 14, 1933 to Richard and Josephine (Becker) Jones. She married Jay Lloyd Jones in 1950. They had 4 children. Later in life she married Love and Life partner, Paul "PG" Edwards. Barbara was an accountant for the IRS. She loved to travel when she was young. She looked forward to camping at the Elks on Monte Cristo where she loved to feed the deer in the morning. Surviving Barbara are children: Jay Christian Jones, Jeffrey (Jackie) Jones, and Stacey Richard Jones; Nine grandchildren and many many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Susan "Susie"...

Joseph, born June 14, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully from age related issues on Nov 8, 2020 in Springville, Utah. All who knew Joseph knew him as a kind and passionate man. He was a life-long learner with an incredible curiosity and an impressive array of skills and hobbies. He excelled at everything he did; from his career as an optical Engineer to hobbies such as woodworking, electronics and photography, to gardening and cooking, to scuba diving, archery, and flying. He is survived by two children, two step children, their spouses, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In consideration of COVID-19 a small graveside service was held for family on Saturday Nov...

Marty Hoelscher, loving husband, father, grandpa and friend, passed away on July 25, 2020. Marty was born April 27, 1950 in Illinois and soon after moved to Downey, California. Even after 25+ years in Utah, he was a California surfer kid at heart. Marty was always quick with a smile and a joke. His wit, big smile and kind heart won him lifelong friends everywhere he went. Marty is survived by his wife, Kathy, his daughter Andrea (Larry) Havacko and sons Mickey and Tyler Hoelscher, his granddaughters Natalia and Carina Martinez, his grandsons Michael Martinez and Shawn Hoelscher, his brothers Tom Getz and Laurence Hoelscher, his sister in law Carrie (Bryan) Harrison, brother in law Barry...

Ralph D. Crockett, 77, of Park City, Utah, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, succumbing to Covid-19 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born to Darrel and Alta Crockett on August 10, 1942, in Logan, Utah. He attended Logan High, where he led ROTC, and Utah State University, where he was consul of the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Sigma Chi. He enlisted in the Army, achieving the rank of Captain. After four years of service, he attended the University of Utah College of Law, graduating in 1970 with his JD. Over the course of his legal career, Ralph worked as a prosecutor for the State of Utah, in private practice, and proudly for Pappas and Associates as a juvenile defense...

Velda Holmes Wight reunited with her Sweetheart, Dee, and loving family awaiting her in Heaven on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born July 19, 1927 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho to Magnus LeRoy Homes and Arletta Alvira Homes. She met the love of her life, Reed DeVerl Wight, when she was 14. She graduated from Ogden High then married her Sweetheart on September 11, 1927 in the Salt Lake Temple. Velda worked by her husband's side in all his business adventures while being a mother of 5 children and a homemaker. They taught their children and grandchildren the value of hard work and integrity. Velda is loved and adored by all and is known for getting things done. She served in many callings in the...

Andrea Jo Eggli-Child, died in Brigham City on May 3, 2020. She was born in Layton, Utah to Robert John Eggli and Cathy Jo Kinkead on April 3, 1978. Andrea worked for the IRS for a period of time. Her best friend was her cat, Loki. Andrea is loved and missed, she will always be in her families hearts and thoughts. Surviving Andrea is her mother, Cathy Jo Eggli; sisters: Christina (Mikk) Blickfeldt and Jennifer (Matt) Johnson; niece, McKinley Johnson; nephews: Ryder and Gage Blickfeldt and Miles Johnson; additional extended family; and her cat, Loki. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert John Eggli. Interment will be at a later date in Washington Heights Cemetery. Condolences...

Devoted wife, loving mom & grandma, Pauline Carol Hansen passed away peacefully at her daughters' home on March 18, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1929 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Louis and Mary Hostar. She met and married the love of her life Hal R. Hansen on February 21, 1960. Hal preceded her in death on January 8, 2004. Together they had two daughters, Cathy (James) Thacker and Vickie Hansen, and one son, Devin (Karen) Hansen, who blessed them with six grandchildren: Samantha Hansen, Jacob (Natalie) Hansen, Jessica (Codee) Harris, Abigail Hansen, Sierra Thacker, Nathan Hansen. She worked for Sears downtown and when Fashion Place Mall opened she worked there until retirement. Due...

Jeralyn Dent Lovato 1949-2020, passed away on March 4, 2020 from Natural Causes. Born to Bernard and Marilyn Dent on September 28, 1949 in Salt Lake City. Survivors include: Karlene Dent, Judy Dent;Son, Christopher Gundry; Step-sons Tim J. Lovato and Mark Lovato; step-daughters SallyLovato and Angie Irvine; grandchildren and great grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held. Condolences may be shared at Serenicare.com

Joel Pittsinger, 58, passed away Saturday January 25, 2020 following a long and valiant battle with MS, COPD, and diabetes. He was a talented,accomplished musician with an incredible, inquiring mind. He taught himself to speak several languages, being fluent in German. He was an electronics genius, as well. His intelligence, wit, and sense of humor are legendary. He was married to the love of his life Tony Cervantes, and they enjoyed 19 wonderful years together. Tony was a tender, compassionate, loving partner and caregiver to him. Joel passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorcas Pittsinger, and his sister Carol Patterson. He...

Matthew H Wardle, 34 of Sandy Utah, passed away peacefully on December 22nd in Vernal, Utah for undetermined reasons. Matt worked as a skilled body tech for 15 years. He worked with his father for most of his career before moving to the Duchesne / Uintah County area to continue his career with Basin Collision. Matt enjoyed an adventurous life of off roading, hunting, camping, boating, with his large group of friends (the Jercs) and family. He is and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Matt is survived by his parents Lance and Denise Wardle. Brothers; Casey, Nick and Brandon. Sister by marriage Emily (Casey). Grandmother Grace Mackey. Nephews and Nieces. Kayden, Haylee,...

Marcia Joan Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 20,1937 in Cerro Gordo, Illinois to Erna and Maude Adams. She resided there until a handsome young USAF airman, William B. Miller, captured her heart. They were married on Christmas Eve 1954 and enjoyed 55 years together until his passing in 2010. Together they were blessed with daughters Becky (Steve) Deal, Roberta Callahan, and Doris (Brett) Horrocks, son David Dyett Miller (deceased) and a stillborn son. Marcia was also blessed with grandchildren Ann, David (Jennifer), BJ (Jennifer), Stephen, Joshua (Emalee) and Nate (Tiffany), and 13 great grandchildren all of...

Born in Santa Maria, CA to Karen and Larry Snaufer, Mark spent his younger years in Beaumont, TX. His early interest in rocketry and aviation became his lifelong career. Mark received a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University, an MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University, and an MBA in Aerospace and Defense from the University of Tennessee. His career took him to Utah with ATK, now Northrop Grumman, where he directed major engineering design, development, testing, production support and personnel. As Chief Engineer and Engineering Director, Mark had a key role in significant solid rocket motor programs including the Titan IVB, Antares and...