Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary

Helen Boman Cragun, the last of a generation, has passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2023. Helen was born on June 20, 1931, twenty minutes before her twin sister Eloise, to Robert W. and Odessie H. Boman. Helen learned hard work on the Boman farm and gained lifelong skills with a nurturing will. She was educated in Lewiston and graduated from North Cache High and LDS Seminary in Richmond. She married her high school sweetheart, Marion "Bus" Cragun, November 1950 in the Logan LDS Temple. She lived in Lewiston, Moab, Ogden, and in Washington Terrace where she remained for 65 years. Helen worked at the Lewiston State Bank and later retired from Weber School...

Ross Easton Nielsen passed away surrounded by his family on September 14, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born July 4, 1933, to Easton Henry and Juanita Dustin Nielsen in Riverside, Utah. After graduating from South Cache HS in 1951, he served in the Army during the Korean War. Upon return, he continued his studies at Utah State University and graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree. On August 22, 1956, he married the love of his life, Cherrill Baugh, in Logan, Utah. They went on to have five children, Ross II (Becky) Nielsen, David (LaRaun) Nielsen, Janice (Troy) Killian, Robert (Shaun) Nielsen, Nancy (Kirk) Harris. His career path led to numerous opportunities in working for the...

Lois Marie Jackson Andrews, 93, passed away peacefully at home holding her granddaughter's hand on June 20, 2023. She was born March 19, 1930, in Logan, Utah, daughter of George William Jackson and Martha Oreta Kresie. Lois married Max Andrews on August 10, 1950, and they lived in Sunset together for 55 years until his passing. Lois retired from the IRS after working there for over 25 years. Lois loved spending time with her family and friends, she was a fan of traveling and a champion for all animals. She was a kind and generous person to all who came into her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max; sons, Richard and Scott; grandson, Nate; and her beloved dog, Romeo. She...

Marcia Fonnesbeck Allen, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1947, in Tremonton, Utah, the daughter of Paul and Maurine Hurd Fonnesbeck. She grew up in Howell, Utah and graduated from Bear River High School in Tremonton. She married Douglas Henry Allen on September 15, 1967, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were blessed with five daughters. Marcia was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. Marcia enjoyed quilting, crocheting, painting, and drawing. Marcia is survived by her husband, Douglas; daughters, Amy Allen, Mona Allen Vigil, Natalie Allen Evans, Becky Allen...

Joyce Elaine Andrews of Riverdale, Utah, was born March 13, 1942, to James and Virginia Cowperthwaite in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The family moved to Ogden, Utah, where she was raised and educated, graduating from Weber High School. She married and had two children, Lora (Jerry) Martinez of Roy and Scott (Susan) Anderson of Clinton and later divorced. She met and married the love of her life, Claude Andrews on June 14, 1980. Her family grew with this union to include Jeff (Michelle) Andrews of Wellsville; Kristie Johnson and Debora Andrews both of Logan. Joyce was a very intelligent and hard-working woman, working multiple jobs before starting her career at the Defense Depot Ogden where she...

Colleen Hansen Jenson May 10, 1932 ~ January 27, 2023 Colleen Hansen Jenson, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away January 27, 2023 at Fairfield Village in Layton, Utah. She was born on May 10, 1932, in Smithfield, Utah, the daughter of Marlin Evan Hansen and Vesta Leavitt Hansen. She married her eternal companion, Richard Milton Jenson, in the Logan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 25, 1951. She graduated from North Cache High School. She and her husband resided in Smithfield, Ogden, Layton and South Ogden. Colleen led a life of service to her Savior, her family, her friends and community. She lived and taught the gospel in her home. She...

Larene Lovell 12/11/1929 - 1/24/2023 Lindquist's Mortuary

On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Merrill Ross Petty passed away peacefully in Layton, Utah. He had just achieved his 89th year! This day had special meaning to Merrill as he was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941. He was the third and youngest child born to Gordon G. Petty and Laura Helen France in Farmington, Utah. He grew up during challenging times but always found ways to enjoy time with his brother Vern and friends playing sports, fishing, and helping on the family farm. After graduating from Bear River High School, Merrill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he eventually became a company sergeant. He...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a true Big Sky legend, Robert "Bob" Marino Vozar, 61, on October 6, 2022. He died of MSA, Multiple System Atrophy, and lived with that disease for 12 years, inspiring all who knew him. He was the baby of the family, born February 18, 1961, in Crosset, Arkansas, to Cam Frank Vozar (deceased) and Lea Bertani Vozar Newman of Bennington, Vermont. He spent his childhood in Bennington, Vermont, where he learned to ski at the age of five, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School and playing on the golf and soccer teams. He attended University of Vermont, where he earned a BS degree in Sports Medicine, and became a ski coach/trainer....

U. S. Navy Chief, Retired Al was born October 26, 1940 and passed away September 6, 2022. He was the son of George and Mathilda "Tilly" Archibald, brother to Clair and Alan Archibald. Al was born in Wellsville, Utah, but moved to Washington Terrace when he was young. He had a great childhood playing down by the Weber River, fishing, chasing frogs and shooting his gun. He was a graduate of Weber High School and Weber State College. After High School, Al went active duty in the United States Air Force. After being discharged, he began working at DDO, then later at Hill Air Force Base, from which he retired. During his time at Hill, he joined the United States Navy as a reservist. Al...

Duane Earl Hedin passed peaceably at his Fruit Heights home in the arms of his sons and many family members on August 31, 2022. Duane was born in Ogden, Utah on May 1, 1932, the son of Earl Clifford and Lydia Meier Hedin. His life has been full of joy and happiness, and as he has taught us well, our feelings of joy are only strengthened in this step. Duane was born an artist! Beginning in his early years, his talents and love for the arts were apparent. He spent a life painting, sculpting, photographing, filming, carving, screening and performing. After taking his young family to Bloomington, Indiana where Duane would complete his Masters and Educational Specialist degrees, he accepted an...

Born January 23, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to William Harrison and Bonita Faye Clark and raised in Ogden. His parents divorced when he was a toddler, and grandma met and married the man who would raise dad as his own son, Claude Glanville. Claude formally adopted Kent when dad was in first grade, and from that time on he was known as Kent Glanville. His youth was spent growing up on Monroe Avenue, playing baseball at the park close to his home. Dad was an excellent ball player; his position was catcher and with his small stature and fast legs he was a natural! He attended Ogden High School, participating on the baseball team and earned a letterman sweater for his athletic ability on the team. He...

Wallace William Waite April 16, 1942 ~ May 31, 2022 Wallace William Waite, age 80, passed away on May 31, 2022. Wally was born in Logan, Utah to his loving parents, William and Lilly Waite, on April 16, 1942. His siblings were Victor, Euarda, Louise, Valate, Virgina, EvaDean, Elaine, Bobbie, Sonja. Wally loved and revered them all. He married Rosemary Wangsgard. Together they had four wonderful children, Michelle Waite (David) Robinson, Gina Waite (Murry) Whitehead, Ben Wallace Waite (deceased), Angelee Waite (Santos) Arroyo. He graduated from Utah State University, on a tennis scholarship, with a business degree. He worked as a pilot for North West Orient Airlines and then for Delta...

LaMoine Devon Anhder passed away at home in North Ogden at 91 years of age on February 2, 2022. LaMoine was born August 1, 1930, the youngest of four sons, to Conrad Earl and Kate Miller Anhder in their home in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. LaMoine grew up in Hyrum, Utah, graduated from South Cache High School, and attended two years at Utah State University before serving in the Denmark, Copenhagen Mission. Upon returning home he graduated from USU with a BS degree in Horticulture and received a commission in the United States Air Force where he was trained as a jet pilot. On a blind date over a Christmas leave, he met Pauline Andersen of Brigham City, Utah. They kept the mailman busy for...

Robert Dan Wallace January 15, 1923 ~ January 14, 2022 While the bread pudding was being prepared, Bob peacefully left this life 14 hours, 29 minutes, and 15 seconds short of his 99th birthday. Robert was born January 15, 1923, in Los Angeles, California to Jonathan Alonzo and Mina Jones Wallace. His childhood was spent in Exeter, California with his younger brother Richard whom he nicknamed Jerry. He attended Exeter High School, Visalia Junior College, Stanford University, International University of New York, and finally the University of Geneva, Switzerland where he received his PhD in Art History. WWII interrupted his schooling where he was a Sergeant in General Patton's 3rd Army. He...

Robert Dan Wallace January 15, 1923 ~ January 14, 2022 While the bread pudding was being prepared, Bob peacefully left this life 14 hours, 29 minutes, and 15 seconds short of his 99th birthday. Robert was born January 15, 1923, in Los Angeles, California to Jonathan Alonzo and Mina Jones Wallace. His childhood was spent in Exeter, California with his younger brother Richard whom he nicknamed Jerry. He attended Exeter High School, Visalia Junior College, Stanford University, International University of New York, and finally the University of Geneva, Switzerland where he received his PhD in Art History. WWII interrupted his schooling where he was a Sergeant in General Patton's 3rd Army. He...

Shirley Mae Nielsen passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at her home in South Ogden, Utah; and was joyously reunited with Claire, her husband of 71 years. Shirley was born in McGill, Nevada on November 22, 1930 to Martin Edwin and Bertha Clara Mathews. She was the third of four children and grew to adulthood on a small farm in Millville, Utah. Shirley grew up in a home filled with love and the love for hard work. Her life was built on faith and a love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. In 1949, Shirley graduated from South Cache High School in Hyrum, Utah. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life on June 5, 1950 in the Logan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Melvin Avard Heaps was born on June 9, 1938 to Anna Margret and Paul Avard Heaps in Pocatello, Idaho. He had three siblings, Luana, Nancy and Ron. Mel spent his childhood and teenage years in Pocatello where he formed many and long-lasting memories and relationships. In his teenage years, he would spend summers working hard for his uncle on his farm in Malad. He attended Pocatello High School where he met his sweetheart Tamra Wells. He graduated in 1956 when he enlisted in the United States Navy and was sent to Norfolk Virginia to serve for four years. During the four years, he came back to Pocatello to woo and marry Tamra after she completed high school. They were married in the Idaho Falls...

Myron Danny "Dan" Cook passed away on July 1, 2021. Born July 21, 1957 to Myron Keith and Dorothy Faye (Newsom) Cook in Pocatello, Idaho. Dan grew up with a love for wildlife. He spent his childhood around Idaho Falls camping, fishing and hunting. Dan enlisted in the US Army in 1975, where he met his wife Nancy (Britland) Cook in Colorado Springs in 1976. They were married July 29, 1978 and have three children, Brendan Douglas Cook, Amanda Beth (Cook) Redford and Rebecca Lee Cook. They have six grandchildren, Kolten Redford, McKenna Redford, Aiden Wolverton, Gavin Cook, Gage Cook and Grayson Cook. Dan is also survived by his mother, sister Danette Vance (Steve) and niece Mikayla. After...

Kathryn "Kit" Vance Dimick beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Kathryn was born December 11, 1933 in Alpine, Utah to Van Alma and Mary Alice Forbes Vance. Kathryn played in the band in American Fork High School where she graduated in 1952. She played percussion instruments in the band. She was proud to be a graduate of the class of 52. She put herself through LDS Business College where she graduated as a Legal Executive Secretary. She married Kirk Pete Dimick in the Salt Lake Temple in 1954. They were blessed with five children, Kevin, Kenny, Kathy, Kimball and Karyn. Kathryn worked for Ogden City Schools for many...