Allen-Hall Mortuary

Donna Ann Townsend Ferguson Timpke was born January 28, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to Dorothy Juani ta Coontz and Garnold Robert Townsend. She passed away November 26, 2023, at her home in Logan Utah, following an extended illness. She graduated from Westerville High School, Westerville, Ohio in 1964, and attended Columbus Business College where she studied business and business law, and later received a Certificate in Family History and Genealogy from BYU. She was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for several years. Donna worked for the American Motorcycle Association for 15 years as the Event Coordinator managing over 6500 race meets annually. She retired from Hughes Aircraft...

Lois Jean Williamson Reeder, died November 26, 2023 at Autumn Care in Hyde Park. She was born January 18, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to David Oliver and Edith Mary Williamson. She was the oldest of five children. The family then moved to Logan, Utah where she graduated from Logan High School and Utah State University. She met Robert William Reeder at a speech competition. They were married October 15, 1958 in the Logan Temple. They were blessed with five children, Aileen Moss (Jed), Shane (Michelle), Robert, Klay (Melanie) and Misty. They later adopted Lisa Jordan. Lois taught elementary school for several years and thoroughly enjoyed it. One of her favorites was teaching in a one room...

Sheila Dawn Byington was born October 5, 1947, in Logan, Utah, the first child of three born to Gerald Lamar Byington and Beverly Atkinson. She died on November 21, 2023, from complications related to a very recent cancer diagnosis. She lived in California during her early years but considered Nevada home, growing up in cities throughout the state due to her father's work for Farmer's Home Administration for the federal government. Sheila graduated from Sparks High School in 1965. She married in 1966, had four children, and later divorced. Sheila is survived by her four children: Dianne Balmain, Heather (Todd) Irwin, Michelle (Darin) Vandecar, and Justin Robison. Her children always felt...

Sheila Dawn Byington was born October 5, 1947, in Logan, Utah, the first child of three born to Gerald Lamar Byington and Beverly Atkinson. She died on November 21, 2023, from complications related to a very recent cancer diagnosis. She lived in California during her early years but considered Nevada home, growing up in cities throughout the state due to her father's work for Farmer's Home Administration for the federal government. Sheila graduated from Sparks High School in 1965. She married in 1966, had four children, and later divorced. Sheila is survived by her four children: Dianne Balmain, Heather (Todd) Irwin, Michelle (Darin) Vandecar, and Justin Robison. Her children always felt...

David Albin Burt, 89, passed away on November 19, 2023 in North Logan, Utah. He was born March 13, 1934, at his grandmother's house in Fruitvale, Idaho, to Harold Osborn Burt and Violet Crystal McMahan, the third of seven children. David spent his youth in the wilds of rural Idaho and Oregon, fishing and hunting with his brothers, learning, and helping his family keep a roof overhead?once even a tent and another time, a re-purposed turkey barn. He plowed the family farm with horses, and he convinced his parents to get electricity, wiring the entire house by himself at 16 years old. He saved enough money to attend a TV repair school in Chicago in 1953, and with those technical skills earned...

Our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend Megan Larsen (35) passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on April 5, 1988 in Logan, UT to Perry and Carol Cartwright. She grew up and resided in her favorite place in the world: Wellsville, Utah. Megan was a loving, completely devoted mother to her two sons, Cooper (15) and Kole (12). She dedicated her life to ensuring they had a wonderful childhood. She loved them fiercely. Her world revolved around their happiness. She loved taking her boys fishing and camping, and was their number one fan at their many sporting events. She was the very definition of a "mama bear," and her boys' greatest cheerleader in life. ...

David Albin Burt, 89, of North Logan, Utah , passed away on November 19, 2023 in North Logan. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Eldridge Ward Chapel, 1650 East 2600 North. There will be a viewing held on Friday, Dec 1st from 6-8 pm at the Allen Mortuary of North Logan and at the church from 11:30 - 12:30 . www.allenmortuaries.com

Joyce Anne Van Horn Somers, age 68 of Hyrum, Utah, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hyrum City Cemetery, 525 E. Main St. in Hyrum. To read the full obituary go to www.allenmortuaries.com.

Elizabeth Lemon Chlarson, age 88 of Wellsville, Utah, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Logan Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 E. Center in Logan. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. To read the full obituary as well as access the link to view the livestream funeral, go online at www.allenmortuaries.com.

Marilyn "Chris" Christensen Clark, age 94, departed this life on 11 November 2023 in Smithfield, UT after a long and happy life! Her warm smile, joyful laugh, and sincere love for others will be held in sweet memory by all who were blessed to cross her path. She was born 12 November 1928 to Christa Isabel Mix and J. Erval Christensen, growing up on their fruit farm in Orem, Utah where she embraced school, church, and community involvement. She attended BYU for two years then transferred to USU (formerly USAC), where she met Ralph "RT" Clark. She graduated with a double major in Art and Elementary Education, which she used as her ticket to travel and see new places, beginning with her first...

Richard Clayton Cheney, known to many as Dick, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023. Born in Brigham City, Utah, on February 28, 1931, to Ruth Andersen and Clayton Beebe Cheney, he was a man of great character and faith. Raised with his four brothers, DeLar, Wayne, Michael, and Leeland, Dick graduated from South Cache High School in 1950, where he had many fond memories playing football. He served his country with honor as a Hospitalman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy from January 10, 1951, to October 14, 1954, working in military hospitals in San Diego and Honolulu. After his service, he pursued a degree in medical biology from the University of Utah, where he met his beloved wife, Flora...

Marilyn "Chris" Christensen Clark, 94, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Smithfield. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 12 pm in the Smithfield 7th Ward, 79 East 200 South. There will be a viewing held Friday evening from 6-8 pm at the Allen Mortuary of North Logan and at the church from 10:30 - 11:30 am. . www.allenmortuaries.com

In loving remembrance of Ryan Jay Wardle, who passed away on November 10, 2023 due to complications of diabetes at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray Utah at the age of 47. Ryan was born in Logan, Utah to Jay and Janet Wardle on May 5, 1976 and was raised in Hyrum Utah. The older brother to his two siblings. Ryan's love for his children was unwavering, James, Sam and Nicolena were always in the forefront of his mind and his priority. His happiest memories and joy were found while being with his kids. For Ryan and his son, James, soccer games were more than just a pastime while growing up- they were a time of excitement and connection. Whether in the early years as a coach, the...

Joseph Paul Blanch, beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, Vicki Rae Blanch, and their family. Born in Logan, Utah, on December 14, 1944, Joe was the youngest child of George Thomas Blanch and Eva Baxter Blanch. He grew up in Logan, where his father was a professor of agricultural economics at Utah State University. When Joe was 14, he and his family spent two years living in Tehran, Iran, where his father provided agricultural assistance to Iran and the Agricultural College of Karadj. Joe attended the American School in Tehran, where he was elected student body president and earned his first...

Blaine Richard Worthen passed away on November 8, 2023 at Logan, Utah from causes incident to age. Blaine was 87 years old. Born in Murray, Utah on October 10, 1936, Blaine was the son of Donovan Hayden Worthen and Grace Middleton Worthen and was the middle of three children. Blaine grew up in Midvale, Utah, where he went to elementary and secondary school and graduated from Jordan High School. His parents were hard-working and God-fearing and taught Blaine those important principles through both example as well as including Blaine in the family construction business. Their support of Blaine's desire to serve a mission helped to begin a foundation of testimony in Christ. Blaine served...

Blaine Richard Worthen passed away on November 8, 2023 at Logan, Utah from causes incident to age. Blaine was 87 years old. Born in Murray, Utah on October 10, 1936, Blaine was the son of Donovan Hayden Worthen and Grace Middleton Worthen and was the middle of three children. Blaine grew up in Midvale, Utah, where he went to elementary and secondary school and graduated from Jordan High School. His parents were hard-working and God-fearing and taught Blaine those important principles through both example as well as including Blaine in the family construction business. Their support of Blaine's desire to serve a mission helped to begin a foundation of testimony in Christ. Blaine served...

Blaine Richard Worthen passed away on November 8, 2023 at Logan, Utah from causes incident to age. Blaine was 87 years old. Born in Murray, Utah on October 10, 1936, Blaine was the son of Donovan Hayden Worthen and Grace Middleton Worthen and was the middle of three children. Blaine grew up in Midvale, Utah, where he went to elementary and secondary school and graduated from Jordan High School. His parents were hard-working and God-fearing and taught Blaine those important principles through both example as well as including Blaine in the family construction business. Their support of Blaineundefineds desire to serve a mission helped to begin a foundation of testimony in Christ. Blaine...